Mary Evelyn Danehy Barr
U.S. Army Nurses Corps   WWII

Jamestown, Calif. - Mary Evelyn Danehy Barr, 91, Jamestown, Calif., and formerly of Mason City died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at the Sonora Regional Medical Center, Sonora, Calif.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Dougherty with the Reverend Rod Allers as celebrant.

A time of remembrance and fellowship will follow at the Mason City VFW, 1604 S. Monroe, Mason City, Iowa.

Mary Evelyn Danehy Barr was born Dec. 28, 1920, in Mason City, daughter of Leo T. Danehy and Catherine (Geary) Danehy. Her family moved to Dougherty in 1926 where she graduated from St. Patrick's High School in 1938. Mary continued her education at the Mercy School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa, and graduated with her RN degree in 1941 at the Mercy School of Nursing in Mason City. Mary E. joined the U.S. Army Nursing Corps in 1943 and served in Florida and Utah before shipping out to New Guinea where she served her time at an Army field hospital.

She was united in marriage to Charles L. "Chuck" Barr on Dec. 18, 1945, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Through the years, Mary E. continued in her chosen profession of nursing, pursued her education and attained her B.S. degree and taught nursing at a local college. She was one of the founders of the Northern California Nursing Association.

Upon Chuck's retirement from the U.S. Navy and Lockheed aircraft, Mary retired from teaching and they moved to Sonora, Calif., where they enjoyed retirement to the fullest.
Mary E. is survived by her children, Barbara (Pat) Carroll, Michael (Evelyn) Barr, Debra Howell and Melody (Fred) Kadlic; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie T.Danehy Williams, Margaret Danehy Argos and Jeanne Danehy Argos; special cousin, Richard "Dick" Geary; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Barr Mallo and Mary Jane Barr (Vic) Barhite; and her brother-in-law, Robert Barr, along with many nieces and nephews.

Mary E. was preceded in death by her parents, Kate and Leo; husband, Charles Barr in 2008; baby sister, Marguerite Ann; brother, Leo Francis Danehy; special cousin, Gladys Logan Karamitros; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 5 to September 6, 2012

John Quentin Buffington

Mason City - John Quentin Buffington, 76, Mason City, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A celebration of life service for John will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy. 18 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to the family in his memory.

The family would like to suggest that those who will be attending the visitation on Friday or the service on Saturday dress in casual attire.

John Quentin Buffington was born on Aug. 4, 1936, in Lakota, Iowa, the son of Orville and Gertrude (Sleper) Buffington. John received his education in the Crystal Lake Community School system and also helped his parents on the farm in rural Crystal Lake. John and Evelyn have resided in Mason City since 1967.

During his life John was a carpenter for 55 years until his retirement in 1999.
 
He was united in marriage to Evelyn Holck on Nov. 7, 1955, in Britt.

John enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Evelyn Buffington of Mason City; children, Betty Compton of Hamilton, Texas, Gerry (Tammy) Buffington, Lorri (Larry) Meinders and Kurrt Buffington, all of Mason City; grandchildren, Taylor Compton, Ian Buffington, Megan, Hilary, and Cody Navratil, and Rhett, Brianna and Elle Buffington; great-grandchildren, Bradyn Enabnit and Cameron Navratil; brothers, Marlyn (Jane) Buffington, Forrest (Jan) Buffington and Beryl (Sharon) Buffington; sisters, Lois Lonning, Iola (Harvey) Schafer, Sandra (Verne) Brunsen and Sharon (Doug) Grimm; a sister-in-law, Leona Buffington; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lee Buffington; and a sister, Alice Bates.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 5 to September 6, 2012

Jeanne Lois Ulum Cole

THORNTON - Jeanne Lois Ulum Cole passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Home.

She was born on a farm south of Swaledale on Nov. 23, 1922, to Clarence and Esther (James) Ulum. She spent most of her life in the Swaledale/Thornton area.

The funeral will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Swaledale on Friday, Sept. 7, at 10:30 a.m.

Visitation will be held at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6.

Jeanne was married to Virgil Cole. Jeanne and Virgil had five children: Gary Cole (Dec. 2001) (Sandy), Robert Cole (Karen) of Mason City; John Cole (Carol) of Rockwell; Donna Cole Paulin (David) of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Paul Cole (Joan) of Plymouth, Minn.

Jeanne was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Swaledale.

Jeanne is survived by four of her children, Robert, John, Donna and Paul; 13 grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; 18 great-grandchildren; plus many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Virgil, son Gary and brother James Ulum.

Memorials may be directed to the Swaledale First United Methodist Church or to Lime Creek Nature Center of Mason City.

Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 25 to September 6, 2012

Donald J. Foxen

NEW HAVEN - Donald J. Foxen, 76, of New Haven, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven with the Rev. Steve Garner officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.
Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 8 p.m. followed by a Scripture wake service.

Donald was born Oct. 10, 1935, near New Haven, the son of John and Mary Luella (McCann) Foxen.

He graduated from St. Mary's High School in New Haven. Donald served in the U.S. Army as a medic. After his discharge, he worked as a mechanic and a farmer in the New Haven area. Donald was cared for during his final illness by his sister-in-law, Mary Jane Foxen, and his good friend, Marshall Korte.

Donald is survived by four sisters, Mary Lucena Eden of Titonka, Alice Wilkins of Nora Springs, Delores Hemann of Austin, Minn., and Mary Coleman of Shawnee, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, John Robert, Francis Joseph and Leo Theodore.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 5 to September 6, 2012

Daryl J. Greiman
U.S. Air Force

GARNER - Daryl J. Greiman, 72, of Garner died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Garner Golf and Country Club.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

Daryl John Greiman, the son of Norman and Margaret (Engstler) Greiman, was born Feb. 15, 1940, at Waterloo. He graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1958 and attended the University of Maryland. Daryl enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Greece. He lived and worked in Greece for fourteen years before returning to Garner. Daryl lived on Maple Hill Farm east of Garner until his death.

He had worked in graphic design at Iowa Mold Tooling and then opened his business, The Final Frame, where he met and enjoyed his many customers. Following retirement, Daryl enjoyed good music, traveling, playing tennis and golf, and delivering trucks and motor homes.

He is survived by his companion, Barb Eisenmenger; a sister, Linda (Jim) Rapp; three brothers, Patrick (Jane) Greiman, Russell Greiman and Joseph Greiman; and several nieces and nephews.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Thomas and James Greiman; and a nephew, Joshua Greiman.

Cataldo Funeral Home,641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 5 to September 6, 2012

Randall A. Hill

FT. MILLS, S.C. -Randall A. Hill, 56, of Ft. Mills, S.C., and formerly Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in an automobile accident in N.C.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Grant Township Cemetery, rural Fertile, Iowa, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Randy Vaage officiating.

Family suggests memorials to Randall A. Hill memorial fund care of Linda Clausen, 408 26th St. S.W., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Randy was born July 31, 1956, in Mason City, the son of George A. and Merridy (Zirbel) Hill. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1974. He entered in the United State Army following high school. In the early 1980s he moved to Charlotte, N.C., and worked for Charlotte airport.

Randy is survived by his two sisters, Linda (Mike) Clausen, Mason City, and Gloria (Mary) Hill, Waterloo; one niece, Michaelle (Brian) Bahnsen, Des Moines; nephews, Brent (Anna) Clausen, Sheffield, and Josh (Nichole) Clausen, Mason City; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Scott.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 6, 2012

Arla Ites

BUFFALO CENTER - Arla Ites, 80, of Buffalo Center died Wednesday Sept. 5, 2012, at Mayo Hospital in Albert Lea.

Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at The First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 6, 2012

Virgil O. Lovik

FERTILE - Virgil O. Lovik, 84, of Fertile died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile, Iowa.

Burial will be at Grant Center Cemetery in rural Clear Lake.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 6, 2012

John "Jack" McAvoy

ELMA - John "Jack" McAvoy, 88, of Elma died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, at Colonial Manor in Elma.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral Mass on Friday.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with Father Steve Garner celebrating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery at Elma.

Jack is survived by his wife Lois of Elma; his children, Frank (Pat) McAvoy of Fort Dodge, Carolyn Cozzolino of Camanche, Joni (Joe) Palmersheim of Atkins, Mary (Don) Hildman of Britt, Karla Gardner of Mason City, Beth (Mitch) Zadow of Britt, Mike (special friend Toni) McAvoy of Aredale and Jim McAvoy of Alta Vista; sister, Marlene Hogan of Waterloo; and 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 6, 2012

Orval V. Thayer

ROCKWELL - Orval V. Thayer, 92, of Rockwell, died Sept. 5, 2012, at Rockwell Community Nursing Center in Rockwell.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Swaledale United Methodist Church, 301 Main St., Swaledale. Chaplin Janet Dorenkamp and the Rev. John Scherb will be officiating.

Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. 3rd St., Rockwell, Iowa 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on September 6, 2012

John A. "Johnny" Youngwirth
U.S. Army

DES MOINES - John A. "Johnny" Youngwirth, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Des Moines.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wesley.

The celebrants will be Father Peter Duc Hung Nguyen and Father Tim Johnson.

Internment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wesley.

Flag Presentation by Andrews Post #428, Wesley.

John A. "Johnny" Youngwirth, first generation American, was born Feb. 20, 1936, at Algona, to John A. and Helen (Freese) Youngwirth. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated from Wesley High School in the Class of 1954.

John worked at Robinson Produce and Feed after graduation. He married Carol "Toots" Goetz on June 5, 1958, in Wesley. He then entered the U.S. Army and served as a medic near Stuttgart, Germany. The couple lived in Germany for two years until John was discharged from the service. They moved back to Wesley where they owned and operated Johnny's Market for 24 years. He then worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker.

John was a dedicated community supporter and was instrumental in many projects including July 4th Celebration, the South Park, City Housing Project and community fundraising. He was a member of the Wesley Fire Department, City Council, township election board and many committees. He was also a devoted member of his church where he sang in the choir and dedicated his time and talent to many church projects.

John enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, canning, woodworking, butchering, rock polishing and his many friends. He had more projects than he had time to finish and always had a trick up his sleeve.

John died on Labor Day, Sept. 3, 2012, at the Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 76.

Survivors include daughter Gail and husband Kim Rueter of Grand Junction, Iowa, and their children, Kyle and Sean Kenan; daughter Dawn and her husband John Rasmussen of Wesley and their children, Devon (John) Kenyon and Patrick; great-grandchildren Connor and Carilyn Kenyon; son Ed and wife Staci of Lenexa, Kansas, and their children, Derek, Jill, Ryan, Natalie and Reese; son Joe and his wife Diana of Des Moines, Iowa, and their children, Ellie, Abbie and Emilie; son Tom and his wife Elizabeth of Windsor Heights, Iowa, and their children, George, Hannah, Jack and Theodore; and daughter Jill and her husband Michael Chalfie of Shawnee, Kansas, and their children, Lily, Luke and Grace. Also surviving is one sister, Alice May, of Algona and sister-in-law ArdellYoungwirth of Washington and a host of relatives.

John was preceded in death by his wife Toots of 53 years, his parents and siblings Ambrose, Richard, Larry, LukeYoungwirth and Dorothy Becker and Mary Krieps.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 6, 2012

Posted on 6 September 2012

Larry Gene Behrends
U.S. Marine Corps 

FOREST CITY - Larry Gene Behrends, 61, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

His funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Forest City, with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating.
Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Church. Boman Funeral Home, Webster City, in charge of arrangements.

Larry was adopted to Theodore Donald Behrends and Wanetta Bell Behrends on Sept. 11, 1953, in Belmond. After attending Belmond Community High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served for 4 years. Larry then worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs. He lived in many places during his career, including Salt Lake City, Utah, Sheridan, Wy., Loma Linda, Calif., Las Animas, Colo., Detroit, Mich., Canoga Park, Calif., Belmont Shore, Calif., and Baltimore, Md.

He married his soul mate, Debra Kay Behrends, on Oct. 22, 1988, in Nashua, at the Little Brown Church. After 24 years of service, Larry retired at the age of 45 in 1997 moving back home with his family to Forest City, Iowa. Larry enjoyed reading books about the American Revolution and the development of the American West. He also enjoyed creating genealogy profiles for families, caring for his horses, creating websites, and playing the guitar. Larry's passions were being home with his family, working on his lakeside home, and fishing from his dock and boat.

Larry is survived by his wife, Debra Kay Behrends, his beloved children Michael Gregory Behrends and Kristin Taylor Behrends from Forest City, Gregory Lawrance (Denise Kay) Behrends from Hastings, Neb., and Brandi Kristina Behrends from Fort Worth, Texas.
He is also survived by his brother Leon Dale (Reha Francis) Behrends and sisters LaRay Lee (Mike) Keiser and Lorraine Lee (Mike) Nelson of Brooklyn, Iowa.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Donald Behrends, mother Wanetta Bell Behrends, and his best friend and dog, Cami.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 7, 2012

Patricia Jean Covell

OSSIAN - Patricia Jean Covell, 80, of Ossian, formerly of Ames, passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at her home in Ossian.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Family will greet friends from 9-9:30 a.m., Saturday prior to the services at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson will officiate the service.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 7, 2012

Darlene Grace Johnson

Northwood - Darlene Grace Johnson, 82, of Lyle, Minn., died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Ronald Myers officiating. Burial will take place in the Deer Creek Valley Cemetery in rural Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 7, 2012

Joseph Franklin Jones
U.S. Marine Corps   WWII

HAMPTON - Joseph Franklin Jones, 90, 700 2nd St. S.E., Hampton, formerly Thornton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at the Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hampton.

A funeral Mass for Joseph will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 9th Avenue South, Clear Lake with the Reverend John Gossman as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 101 N. 4th St. Clear Lake with a Scriptural Wake service beginning at 6 p.m. Visitation will also take place one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Saturday.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be designated to Joseph Jones Memorial Fund.

Joseph F. Jones was born on Feb. 11, 1922 in Emmetsburg, the eldest son of Charles and Lenora (Bough) Jones. He attended school and high school at Emmetsburg. Following his education, he entered the CCC (Civilian Conservation Commission) then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. In 1939, he served in China during the course of World War II and was stationed in Guadalcanal engagements and served extensively receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines.

After being discharged from the Marine Corps, he worked various jobs, serving over ten years working for the Iowa Commerce Commission as an Inspector. He was also involved with Jones Trailer Leasing with outlets in Texas and Oklahoma. He also worked part-time as a policeman for several years, serving for two years as a Captain of the weekend Beach Patrol under the jurisdiction of the Clear Lake Police Department. Joe spent some years driving transport for Decker Meats, Dahlen and Ruan.

Joseph F. Jones of Emmetsburg was united in marriage to Grace (Weydert) Jones on August 24, 1943 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake.

They spent many of their married years in the Clear Lake and Mason City area. In 1952, they lived in Tucson, Ariz. and spent more than 20 years of their winters in Apache Juncti9on, Ariz. until the fall of 1999 and coming back summers to reside in Thornton.

Joe has been retired from 1975 from active employment but remained busy. Joe served as a volunteer medic, associated with the fire department and paramedics in apache Junction, Ariz. When in Thornton, he took an active interest in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their sporting events.

In 2008, after the death of his wife, Grace, Joe moved to Willow Pointe Assisted Living, Mason City, where he lived for 4 years. After many trips to Mercy Hospital, Joe moved to Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. He spent his final months at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton.

Joe is survived by his daughter Judy Veselis and her husband Robert, Clear Lake, and Nikki Cook and her husband Dennis, Thornton; three grandchildren Chad Cook, Thornton, Lisa Cook, Thornton; Lori (Prentice) Cook-Thomas and Scot (Jill) Cook, Clive; eight great grandchildren Steven Cook, Suzanne Cook, Jayson Cook, Collin Cook, Joshua Henley, Sophia Cook, Kellon A. Cook-Thomas and Stella Cook; brother Paul (Jeanne Jones), Emmetsburg; brother-in-law James Farrell, Lakeland, Fla. sister's-in-law Jackie Quinn, Ventura, Pauline Quinn, Evansville, Minn. and Barbara (Bill) Halidy, Osage; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife Grace, Jan. 16, 2008, two daughter Peggy Jones and Suzanne Jones; sister Mary Farrell and brother Leo Jones.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 4 to September 7, 2012

Glenda Kollasch

Bancroft - Glenda Kollasch, 77, of Bancroft died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today, Friday, at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 7, 2012

Virgil O. Lovik
U.S. Army   WWII

FERTILE - Virgil O. Lovik, 84, of Fertile died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile with Lay Pastor David Halverson officiating.
Burial will be at Grant Center Cemetery in rural Clear Lake.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., - Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Virgil O. Lovik, the son of Swen and Hilma (Strand) Lovik was born Sept. 9, 1927. He attended school at Grant No. 6 School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1945, the following year, he received a medical discharge.

He married Romane Humphrey of Fertile on Jan. 11, 1948. They farmed in the Ventura and Joice area and moved into Fertile in 1987.

Virgil is survived by his wife, Romane of Fertile; three children, Mary (Craig) Anderson, Sioux Falls, S.D., Mark (Virginia) Lovik, Joice and Marie (Michael) Oleson of Forest City; grandchildren, Ben (Erin) Anderson, Brooke (Adam) Ryan, Britney (Eric) Olson, Nathan (Kim) Lovik, Laura (Paul) Beatty, Marissa (Dallas) Koeneke, Molly Oleson and her finance Justin Uhlenhopp; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Luke, Roman Knox, Ashton, Benson, Hailey, Garrett, Gage and Hailynn; sister and brother-in-law Geraldine (Leonard) Washburn and several nieces and nephews and his special combining buddy, Jeremy Kostelecky.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene and Edythe; brothers, Harry, Lloyd, Norman, Orville, Roy and Duane and a stillborn granddaughter Ann Anderson.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 6 to September 7, 2012

Ralph E. Muth

GARNER - Ralph E. Muth, 73, of Garner died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner.

Ralph Eugene Muth, the son of Melvin and Bernice (Beery) Muth, was born Jan. 5, 1939 at Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1958. On March 2, 1957 he married Marilyn Roth at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived on acreage south of Mason City where they raised their three children. Marilyn passed away on June 13, 1989. On Feb. 20, 1993 he married Shirley Burke of Rock Falls at the Old Stone Methodist Church in Rock Falls. They made their home in Garner. Ralph was employed at Case IH, John Deere, Power Pro in Belmond and American Crane in Garner until his retirement. He then worked part-time for Chuck and Tony Whitt until his health failed him. Ralph loved working on the farm and fixing machinery. He enjoyed gardening, gun collecting, camping, country western music, dancing, going to antique tractor and car shows and also the Britt horse show. Ralph liked to plant tomatoes and give to friends and neighbors. He enjoyed fixing large family dinners and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great children.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner and the Ventura Gun Club. He was also a Boy Scout leader for years.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Garner; three children, David (Brenda) Muth of Dougherty, Debora (Chuck) Buland of Mason City and Janet (Chip) Francis of Oxford; step-daughter, Cindy (Terry) Stanley of Rock Falls; grandchildren, David, Jr. (Natalie) Muth, Jim Buland (friend, Kisha), Scott Buland (friend, Minnie), Shawn (Jill) Buland, Amy (Lynn) Reihman and Stacy (Chris) Henley; step-grandchildren, Jamie (Mike) Jensen and Joshua Stanley; great-grandchildren, A.J., Madisen and Hannah Buland, Amelia Reihman, Gracie and Landry Muth; step great-grandchildren, Zachary Schmidt, Dylan, Reawna and Isabel Jensen, Gaven Stanley, Shaylynn and Terrhyn Stanley-Kral; his step-mother, Merilayne Muth of Mason City; two brothers, Roger (Bette) Muth of Garner and Fred (Linda) Muth of Clear Lake; a sister, Carol (Leon) Lewis of Vinton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife; and parents.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841,www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 4 to September 7, 2012

Mayvis Ione Spooner

MASON CITY - Mayvis Ione Spooner, 91, of Mason City and formerly of Manly, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Mayvis will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., Manly with the Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will following in the Manly Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by the Manly American Legion Post 110.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mayvis' name.

Mayvis Ione Jacobson Spooner, daughter of Richard and Tilla Jacobson was born on Feb. 4, 1921, in Newman Grove, Neb. She was baptized and confirmed at Shell Creek Lutheran Church in Newman Grove and graduated from Newman Grove High School in 1939. She worked for a short time before joining the United States Navy Waves during WWII. While serving, she was united in marriage to Howard Spooner on June 9, 1945, and to this union, six children were born: Howard Jr., Norman, Melba, Caryl, Marlene, and Cindy.

Mayvis worked hard her entire life to provide a good life for her children. She worked and lived most of her life in and around Manly. She retired from Winnebago in May of 1986 and then worked part time at Midwest Construction until 2002. Her greatest joy came from having her children and grandchildren around her.

Mayvis was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan her entire life and was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.

She will be missed by her children, Howard (Christina) Spooner Jr., Des Moines, Norman (Verona) Spooner, Nora Springs, Caryl (Robert) Churchill, Owatonna, Minn., Marlene (Brad) Rick, Mason City and Cindy (Don) Stephenson, Mason City; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Melba Heagel; daughter-in-law, Cindy Spooner; grandchildren, Diane Spooner and David Hardwick; sisters, Thelma Nelson and Beulah Olson; and brothers, Carroll and Norman.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly; 641-454-2242; ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 7, 2012

Tom L. Stump

Clear Lake - Tom L. Stump, 62, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on September 7, 2012

Posted on 7 September 2012

Ruth Abel

Dumont - Ruth Abel, 92, of Dumont , died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at Villa del Sol in Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Private burial will take place in the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-36232.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 8, 2012

Gene O. Allen

Iowa City, Iowa - Gene O. Allen, 59, of Iowa City, formerly longtime resident of Hampton, Iowa, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the River Community Church in Iowa City, where visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Private family burial services will be held at the Harrington Township Cemetery near Williamsburg, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Gene's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @www.gayand ciha.com.

Gene Orville Allen "Geno" was born December 1, 1952, at Mercy Hospital, in Iowa City, the son of Warren and Evelyn Allen. He attended Iowa City Schools graduating from West High School in 1971. He went on to receive a degree in farm management from Muscatine Community College.

On November 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Christine A. Williams at the former Bethany Baptist Church in Iowa City. The couple lived here until moving to Hampton, in 1974 where they resided until moving back to the Iowa City area in 2009.

In Hampton, Gene worked as a swine business developer consultant for Five Star Cooperative, a position he held until his death, in fact he was still taking care of business while in the hospital!

Gene was so much to so many people in his lifetime; you knew this man as a hardworking, generous, and humble man of integrity. A man that was so passionate about his family, his job, his faith in Christ. Gene's walk on earth was to share what he knew with strangers, friends and family, his knowledge, his trust, his humor, but most of all his love for his Lord.

He was living proof of a forgiving and understanding God, and Gene wanted everyone to know this! He loved so much in this world, football, classic cars, spending time with friends and family (especially on many special vacations), and he knew it was all a gift from above.

His family includes his wife, Christi; son, Jesse and his wife, Laurie Allen; daughter, Jeni and her husband, Johnny Beas; grandchildren, Zoë and Cruz Beas all of Iowa City; siblings, Ray and his wife, Wanda Allen of West Liberty; and Diana and her husband Steve Haman of Kalona; sister-in-law, Patty Allen of Iowa City; step-father, Pierson Benedict of Kalona; parent-in-laws, Claude and Carol Williams of Iowa City; and brother-in-law, Steve Williams and his wife, Linda of Iowa City.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Evelyn; brother, Rick Allen, and his son, Joel James Allen.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Gene's family and his services.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 8, 2012

Arla M. Ites

BUFFALO CENTER, Iowa - Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at 2 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. with family present at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, Iowa, for 80-year-old Arla M. Ites, of Buffalo Center.

Arla watched the sunrise in her heavenly home Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, after suffering a sudden heart attack in her home.

Arla Mildred Johnson was a Christmas baby born to Jake and Ruth Johnson on December 23, 1931, in Buffalo Center. She was the youngest of three children with sister Dorothy and brother Don. She attended Grant No. 4 Country School south of town and later graduated from Buffalo Center High School with the class of 1949. Arla became a member of First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center in 1947. After high school Arla took her first job at the soil conservation office in Thompson, where she worked for nine years.

On June 30, 1959, Arla Johnson married Marvin Ites at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. They lived briefly in town before moving to a farm southeast of Buffalo Center, where they raised the typical Iowa produce of hogs, cows, chickens and crops. Arla enjoyed her role as farm wife and then mother to Duane (1961) and Karen (1964). Marvin and Arla enjoyed several years with friends and family. Her children have fond memories of the mens quartet. (Marvin sang and Arla accompanied). They rehearsed in their living room! Arla sang many duets with Marvin as well as singing in the church choir. Duane and Karen remember card club friends and the playfulness of their parents in their joyful Christian home.

In 1972, Marvin passed away suddenly at age 50 while working on the farm. Life changed drastically as the kids' grandma, Ruth Johnson moved in to help and keep house for the family. Arla had told her brother "as long as grandma and the kids get along, we want grandma to stay with us." She remained with their family from that day until her death at the age of 93 in 1999.

In 1979, Arla became a "working mother" and took a job as a typesetter with the Buffalo Center Tribune. She remained at the local paper through the addition of technology and can proofread like no other! She retired from the paper staff in 2002 and has enjoyed retirement at home. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, coffee with her brother Don and especially celebrating all holidays with sit down dinners, arguments about what programs to watch on her one TV, games of Lincoln Logs and Checkers and batches of wonderful varieties of homemade fudge.

Arla and her family were recently all together for Labor Day weekend in Spirit Lake.
Arla M. Ites is preceded in death by her parents Jake and Ruth (Balvance) Johnson, her husband Marvin, her sister Dorothy (Johnson) Bader, brother-in-law Bob Bader and niece Diana Bader.

Left cherishing her love, legacy and fond memories are her son Duane (Sally) Ites of Spirit Lake, Iowa, daughter Karen (Duane) Carstens of Hampton, Iowa; her grandchildren Andrew and Carly Ites, and Chris and Stephanie Carstens; brother Don (Crystal) Johnson, niece Sheryl Johnson, nephew Eldon Johnson, aunt Edna Balvance and several cousins.
Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 6 to September 8, 2012

Darlene Grace Johnson

Lyle, Minn. - Darlene Grace Johnson, 82, of rural Lyle, died on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood, Iowa.

Funeral service will be on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Myers officiating.

Burial will be in the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for today, Saturday, September 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, and will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Darlene was born on Sept. 13, 1929, in Osage, Iowa, to Dennis and Gertrude (Merkel) Schultheis. She graduated from Austin High School, Austin, Minn., in 1947. She worked at Hormel at Austin in the payroll department for a total of 33 years.

Darlene married DeVerne Johnson on September 28, 1952, in Austin.

Darlene enjoyed quilting, dancing, gardening, traveling and bus trips, spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed the Christmas season and the family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grand daughter, Amelia Grace Young; a brother, Dean Schultheis.

Darlene is survived by her husband, DeVerne of Lyle; three daughters, DeAnn (Roger) Scheffel of Lyle, Denise (Mark) Young of Knoxville, Iowa, Dawn Fenton of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Donald Schultheis of Albert Lea, Minn.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 7 to September 8, 2012

Tom L. Stump
U.S. Marine Corps (1969-1971

Clear Lake, Iowa- Tom L. Stump, 62, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 10, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be held Sunday evening, Sept. 9, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the memorial service on Monday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Wounded Warriors Project in Tom's name - www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Tommy Leonard Stump was born in Mason City, Iowa, on September 26, 1949, the son of Virgil and Ruth (Whitson) Stump. He attended Mason City High School with the class of 1967. On February 28, 1969, Tom was inducted into the United States Marine Corps where he faithfully served his country until his honorable discharge on February 26, 1971, as a corporal.

Following his service in the Marine Corps he resided in the Waterloo area where he worked for Coca-Cola. He then moved back to North Iowa where he met and married Nancy Johnson; they have resided in Clear Lake for the past 35 years.

In September of 2011, Tom retired from Marshall and Swift in Mason City.

Tom enjoyed meeting new people and made friends wherever he went. Being a route driver for most of his life, he had many special friends throughout North Iowa. He loved children and one of his greatest joys in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren, he developed a special and unique relationship with each one of them. In addition to his family Tom loved to fish and spent most of his spare time in his boat on Clear Lake. He was an avid birdwatcher and a devoted Cornhuskers fan.

Those grateful in sharing in Tom's life are his wife, Nancy; three daughters, Jennifer Pierce (James Bowers), Taylor Landing, Texas, Erin (Jed) Wright, Independence, and Lindsay (Chris) Vialle, Lee's Summit, Mo.; his grandchildren, Gage, Chase, and Isaac Schoenberger, Clarice and Malaki Wright, David Bowers, and Jack Vialle; his brothers, Larry (Laurene) Stump, Mesa, Ariz., and Jay Stump, Mason City; his sisters, Beatrice Potts, Cleveland, GA, Betty Kidd, Lorane, Ore., and Faye Ranc, Mason City; as well and his nieces and nephews and many friends.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Donny Stump and Ray Stump, and his nephews, Loren Stump, Bruce Thompson, and Ricky Dempsien.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 7 to September 8, 2012

Dawn Taylor

Charles City, Iowa - Dawn Taylor, 90, of Charles City, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Private graveside services have been held.

Dawn Clarus Taylor was born October 10, 1921, at Osage. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She also looked forward to spending time with the Colleen Ortmayer family.

Living family members include three grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Irene Taylor of Fargo, N.D.; three nieces, Colleen (Duane) Ortmayer and Janice Barrett both of Charles City and Cheryl (Hal) Hildreth of Calif.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Taylor; a son, Jon Taylor; two sisters, Marie Cole and June Johnson; and two nephews, Gary and Tommy Johnson.

The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 8, 2012

Orval V. Thayer

Rockwell, Iowa - Orval V. Thayer, 92, of Rockwell, Iowa, died Sept. 5, 2012, at Rockwell Community Nursing Center in Rockwell.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, at Swaledale United Methodist Church, 301 Main St., Swaledale, Iowa. Chaplin Janet Dorenkamp and the Rev. John Scherb will be officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Orval V. Thayer was born on July 14, 1920, to Ralph and Ardelia (Dipple) Thayer on a farm near Belmond, Iowa. He graduated from Belmond High School in the class of 1939.
Orval met Jessie Halfpop while attending high school in Belmond. They were united in marriage on February 7, 1942, near Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple began their married lives farming near Belmond.

In 1947, Orval and Jessie moved to a farm near Burchinal which they farmed until their retirement in 1997 at the age of 76. Orval lived on the farm until his death.

Orval's great enjoyment in life was farming and traveling. For several years he did custom wheat harvesting out West from Nebraska down to Texas and out to Montana and Wyoming. He also enjoyed sharing his tales with people. He loved to tell about his times down in Sweetwater, Texas during the rattlesnake hunt! He also was able to go to Washington D.C. on the Sept. 7, 2010, Honor Flight. For several winters he went south to Mission, Texas.

Orval was a member of the Swaledale United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Moose Club.

The Mayo Foundation acknowledges with grateful appreciation the generous contribution Orval Thayer has made to the advancement of medical science and the welfare of mankind.

"To give oneself so that others may live in health and happiness is a truly noble gesture."
Those thankful for having shared in Orval's life include his late wife, Jessie of over 59 years; two sons, Lynn and his wife, Laura Thayer of Sheffield and Bill Thayer of Clear Lake; one daughter, April Sherwood and her husband, David of Rockwell; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and special friend Marcelle Murphy.

Orval was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a sister and brother, three brother-in-laws, and two sister-in-laws.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. 3rd St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 6 to September 8, 2012

Posted on 8 September 2012

Anna Jane Johnson

ALGONA - Anna Jane Johnson, 90, of West Bend, died on Thursday Sept. 6, 2012, at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Algona, with burial in the Ottosen Cemetery.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the church on Monday.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 8 to September 9, 2012

Dorothy K. Mayer

RICEVILLE - Dorothy Karen Mayer, 56, of Riceville, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at her residence in Riceville after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Highland Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn., with the Rev. Pat Hinkie officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the church cemetery.

Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Monday during the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 E. Main St., Riceville, IA 50466, 641-985-2242.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 9, 2012

Leland N. "Lee" Stoffer

BELMOND - Leland "Lee" N. Stoffer, age 60, of Pinellas Park, Florida, and Belmond, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012, at the Woodside Hospice House in Pinellas Park, Fla.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Belmond Cemetery.
Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, is in charge of local arrangements.

Leland (Lee) Neal, the son of Lester (Bud) and Laura Hunst Stoffer, was born October 17, 1951, in Belmond. He grew up in Belmond where he attended and graduated from Belmond High School. Lee was a free spirit which took him on many adventures. He traveled a lot and worked numerous jobs. Lee spent the last twelve years of his life in St. Petersburg, Fla., at Bayside Rehab and Health Center, due to a car accident, resulting in closed head injuries.

Leland is survived by his sister, Jill Stoffer and husband, Mark Allen of Belmond, nephew, Chad Schuver, and wife Mary of Belmond, their children, Luke, Cain, and Hunter, nephew, Clint Schuver and his children, Ashton, and Cariin, nephews, Robert, Logan and Louis Stoffer, also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester (Bud) and Laura, brother, Lonny Stoffer, cousin, Jeff Modderman, grandparents, uncles and aunts.

Dugger Funeral Homes, 111 Luick's Lane South, P.O. Box 233, Belmond, Iowa 50421, 641-444-3248, www. duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 2 to September 9, 2012

Posted on 10 September 2012

Edward Cramer

MASON CITY - Edward Cramer, 59, of Mason City, died Sunday at his home.
Services are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 41-423-2372.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 10, 2012

Beverly Deleeuw

CHARLES CITY - Beverly Deleeuw, 73, of Charles City died Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home of Charles City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 10, 2012

Dorothy Heimendinger

OSAGE - Dorothy Heimendinger, 82, of Osage, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 10, 2012

Raymond Charles Norby
U.S. Army Reserves

RUDD - Raymond Charles Norby, age 75, of Rudd, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Rudd with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse and Pastor Wendy Johannsen officiating. Burial will be at the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Ray was born Aug. 6, 1937, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Tillman Johannes and Gea Mabel (Field) Norby. He graduated from Rudd High School. Ray served his country in the Army Reserves.

Ray was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Bromley on April 9, 1961, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage. He was a farmer all of his life. Ray was a Floyd County Master Pork Producer. He enjoyed farming, John Deere equipment and camping.

Ray is survived by his wife, Nancy Norby of Rudd; three children: Vicki (Brett) Oetken of Le Mars and children, Sarah, Lindsey and Nathan Oetken, Russell Norby of Rudd, Brenda (Kevin) Sutcliffe of Mason City and children, Kaitlin and Keith Sutcliffe; a brother, John (Bonnie) Norby of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Harold Norby; and an infant grandson, Matthew Oetken.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, IA 50461-1440, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 10, 2012

Posted on 10 September 2012 by Marie Thompson