Loraine Bertilson

MESERVEY - Loraine E. Schmidt Bertilson, 87, of Phoenix, Ariz., died in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Aug. 10, 2012.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Meservey's First Reformed Church, 620 Second Street, Meservey, with interment following at the Meservey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial donations in her name be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2012

Jennie A. Boggess

MASON CITY - Jennie A. Boggess, 89, of Mason City, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Jennie Boggess Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2012

Edward Allen Cramer

Mason City - Edward Allen Cramer, 59, 777 S. Eisenhower, Mason City, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at his home.

Per Ed's wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating.

A memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home on Thursday.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 10 to September 11, 2012

Beverly M. Deleeuw

CHARLES CITY -Beverly M. Deleeuw, 73, of 3056 Highway 18, Charles City died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City surrounded by her loved ones.

Per her wishes, Beverly is being cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.fullertonfh.com.

Cards and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at 3056 Highway 18, Charles City, IA 50616.

Beverly was born on Feb. 12, 1939, in Charles City, to John and Harriet (Sisson) Mead. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1957. She then moved to Colorado to attend Airline School for teletyping. Upon graduation, she then moved to Grand Rapids, Mich., where she met and married Leonard Deleeuw on May 25, 1959. They then moved back to Charles City where she was employed at Oliver White Farm as a data processor. She continued working at Oliver White Farm until retiring in 1990. Other jobs she held included work at the Appliance Center, working on the road as a flagger, working at Blongs Custom Wood Products and for the Census Bureau.

Beverly loved to paint ceramics and became known as the "Unicorn Lady" with her many ceramics of unicorns. She loved sharing her ceramics with friends and even started her own ceramic business. She was a loving wife to husband Leonard and daughter Denise and always enjoyed having her family around her as much as possible. She loved living on the farm with all the animals especially the horses, cats and dogs.

Beverly is survived by her husband Leonard, daughter Denise (Tony) Deleeuw; grandchildren: Beau (Kristin) Deleeuw and Nathan Deleeuw; along with many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Richard and Ronald Mead.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, Iowa, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 10 to September 11, 2012

Dorothy Heimendinger

OSAGE - Dorothy Heimendinger, 82, of Osage, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Orchard Cemetery in Orchard, Iowa, with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Dorothy was born June 27, 1930, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Lloyd and Ina (Edwards) Miller. She was united in marriage to Orville Heimendinger in May of 1949 in Austin, Minn. They farmed south of Osage where they operated a used farm machinery business, and raised horses, mules and donkeys. She was an important part of all aspects of the family business. Dorothy enjoyed embroidery, going to auctions and garage sales, playing the accordion, and surfing the internet. She loved miniature donkeys and her parrot, Maggee.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Lenice (Paul) Menke of Clear Lake, LaDonna (Rodney) Gray of Buffalo Center, Deanna (Dana) Andreasen of Forest City, Ken Heimendinger of Osage, Wanda (John) Stricker of Orchard; 12 grandchildren, Kevin (Shelly) Helmers, Chad (Renee) Helmers, Tammy Helmers, Teresa (Jamie Krull) Gray, Tara (Daren) Gray-Daugaard, Tonya (Tim Mulholland) Gray, Jennifer Raw, Brian (Collette) Andreasen, Heather Burkhardt, Brad Allison, Kaitlyn Stricker, and Alicia Stricker; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Dwayne (Ardith) Miller of Charles City; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Willrett of Britt and Pearl Miller of Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orville in 2010; two brothers, Laverne and Orville Miller; and a sister, Bonnie Miller.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 10 to September 11, 2012

David Earl Linville Sr.
U.S. Army

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - David Earl Linville, Sr., 69, of Evansville, Ind., passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Mr. Linville was born Oct. 2, 1942 to Ellis David and Vaden Slygh Linville. He served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. He was a foreman for 18 years for the U.S. Steel Mill in Gary, Ind., and retired as a foreman from Lehigh Cement in Mason City, Iowa.

He is survived by his wife - Ramona Linville of Evansville, Ind.; seven daughters - Rhonda Nesbitt of Michigan, Lisa Mitchell of Texas, Heidi Hebib of Puerto Rico, Kasey Ogle of Texas, Amber Hebib of Florida, Debra Sackett of Iowa and Jillian Whaley of Iowa; four sons - Robert Linville of Indiana, Dave Linville, Jr. of Illinois, Daniel Scott Linville of Iowa and Steve Linville of Colorado; a sister -Doris Collins of Dawson Springs, Ky.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding Mr. Linville in death were his parents, and a sister - Dorothy Kroeger.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs, Ky.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Donnie Howton today, Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Dawson Springs, Ky.

Personal Expressions of sympathy may be mailed to: Ramona Linville, Beshear Funeral Home, P.O. Box 245, Dawson Springs, KY 42408.

Online condolences may be sent to www.beshearfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2012

Laura M. Ortman

CHARLES CITY - Laura M. Ortman, 91, formerly of Charles City, died Monday, July 30, 2012, in Denver, Colo.

Graveside services will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, at 1 p.m. Saturday Oct. 6, 2012. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate.

There will be a victory celebration at the home of Kim and Kalen Schlader, 2986 Chestnut Place, Charles City, following the graveside services.

Memorials may be made out to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church or the American Parkinson's Foundation.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2012

Robert Lowell Thurman

MASON CITY - Robert Lowell Thurman passed away on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 in Mason City, Iowa at 710 S Pierce Apt. #11, Autumn Park. He was 42 years old.

He is the son of Bonnie Raye Thurman (Phares) of Bristow and the son son of Robert Wesley Thurman of Nickerson, Neb.

He has 3 grown children, his oldest is Meaghan Marie Thurman and her friend Brian Partusch of Lincoln, Neb. and her daughter Reilly Christine Seminari his granddaughter of Lincoln, Neb. His second child is Jennifer Ann Thurman and her friend Jacob Porter of Fremont, Neb. His third child a son is Reese Tylor Muhlenbauch of Clear Lake, Iowa.

He was married to Cheryl Lynn Fuhrmann of Fremont, Neb. and later divorced. He later met Ranae Sue (Long) Muhlenbruch of Latimer, and lives in Clear Lake, mother of Reese.

Survived by his brother John Wesley Thurman of Dallas, Texas, sister Alice Faye (Thurman) Hearn, her husband Myron Claire Hearn, her two daughters Kristen Taye & Tasheanah Taye of Dumont, sister Shama Taye Thurman, her son Xander Slade Wycoff of Bentonville, Ark., her friend Christopher Patrick Blau of Roger Ark.

He loved to go fishing, Doodle Monograms and tinker with things. He lived in Mason City, Clear Lake and back to Mason City for the last 20 years. He was born in Fremont, Neb. until he moved to Iowa in 1992.

His living grandmother Edith Faye Cappen of Nickerson, Neb. A living great-grandmother Eva Bledsoe of Lubbert, Texas.

Also he has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Harold E. Phares and Fae Elizabeth (Betty) (Hashbergar) Phares of Fremont, Neb., his grandfather Marvin L. Cappen of Nickerson, grandfather Robert Bakers, grandmother LaVee Baker of Lubbert Texas and great-grandfather, Wesley Elmo Bledsoe of Lubbert, Texas.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2012

Posted on 11 September 2012

Candice Katerina Berte

ALGONA - Candice Katerina Berte, 20, of Algona, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 4-8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2012

Loraine Bertilson

MESRVEY - Loraine E. (Schmidt) Bertilson, 87, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012.

A retired data expeditor for Honeywell, she was born on Oct. 15, 1924, at her parents' farm near Meservey, Iowa, to John R. and Tena (Ostendorf) Schmidt.

Loraine was a graduate of Meservey High School and of Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa. Prior to her marriage, she worked as a cashier and bookkeeper in Meservey and Dows.

On June 8, 1947, Loraine married Maynard L. Bertilson of Dows at Meservey's First Reformed Church in a ceremony performed by her uncle, the Rev. Peter Koenen. Maynard and Loraine farmed for the next sixteen years in north-central Iowa, primarily in the vicinity of Clarion, Eagle Grove, and Meservey.

In 1963, the family moved permanently to Phoenix, Ariz., working and raising their family there, while maintaining close ties to family and friends in Iowa.

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Loraine is survived by her four children: Gail (John) Litton, Myra, Carla, and B. Brian (Joyce) Bertilson; four grandchildren, Becky (Joseph), George, Zach, and Daniel; her adored great-grandson, Andrew; two sisters, Arlene Kaldenberg and Frances Groen; brother-in-law, Merle (Sonja) Bertilson, and sister-in-law, Alta Nodland; dear family friend, Billy Sampson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Maynard (1987), her brother, Ralph Schmidt, and her sister, Esther Boelman.

A memorial service will be held for Loraine on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Meservey's First Reformed Church, 620 2nd Street, Meservey, with interment following at the Meservey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial donations in her name be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 11 to September 12, 2012

Mark R. Bock

BELMOND - Mark R. Bock, 54, of rural Belmond, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Belmond.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m., at the First Reformed Church of Alexander, Alexander. Pastor Philip Arnold will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church on Friday.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 11 to September 12, 2012

Jennie A. Boggess

MASON CITY - Jennie A. Boggess, 89, of Mason City, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Jennie Boggess Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Jennie was born Aug. 17, 1923, in Mason City, the daughter of William and Jennie (Hammer) Shepard. She attended St. Joseph's School in Mason City. At age 10, her family moved to a farm near Hampton, where she attended public school. Jennie lived in Charles City, most of her life, before returning to Mason City in 1986. Jennie worked for Welcome Haven Nursing Home in Charles City for 30 years and also as a Caregiver for Home Health/Charles City Hospital for two years, before her retirement in 1984. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Jennie was an outgoing and giving person with a big heart. She enjoyed attending church and visiting with others. She also enjoyed being a foster grandparent.

Jennie is survived by three sons: Rodney of Davenport, Raymond of Des Moines, and Mark of Mason City; five grandchildren: Jayson, Jessie, Reuben, James, and Heather; four great-grandchildren; and one brother-in-law: Elmer Hall of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son: James; one grandson; two brothers: Reuben and Donald; one sister: Evelyn Hall; and daughter-in-law: Jan.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 11 to September 12, 2012

Edward Allen Cramer

Mason City - Edward Allen Cramer, 59, 777 S. Eisenhower, Mason City died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at his home.

Per Ed's wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veteran Memorial Association at the funeral home.

A memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home on Thursday.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street S.E., Mason City.

Edward Allen Cramer, son of Charles and Shirley Allen Cramer, was born August 29, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa. He attended Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Ill., and Des Moines Technical High School. During his high school education, he was a letterman, running cross country and setting many records. Ed served in the U.S. Marine Corps until he was medically discharged.

Ed had a heart of gold, helping anyone and everyone that needed a hand or a place to stay. He enjoyed telling jokes and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid collector of coins and loved animals.

Ed is survived by his father, Charles Cramer; siblings, Alice Rivas and her husband John, Charles Cramer and his wife Nancy, Cheryl Cramer, Dianna Redd, Kenneth Redd Jr. and his wife Julie and Jana Bruce and her husband Warren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, family friend, Loretta Janssen Bishop and her husband, Donand Ed's significant other, Sandra Burd.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Robinson and his brother, David Redd.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 10 to September 12, 2012

Edna M. Olson

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Edna M. Olson, 98, of Eden Prairie, Minn., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Duane Miller of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Edna Olson Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2012

Eleanor Tatum

Nora Springs - Eleanor Tatum, 99, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2012

George E. Uken

TITONKA - Funeral service for 82-year-old George E. Uken will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church–Titonka.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka.

George died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2012 at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka.

Survivors include his wife Sharon of Titonka; son Gene and wife Deb Uken of Titonka and daughter Jill and husband Brent Gavin of St. Mary's, Iowa. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Katie and Sara Uken and Brady and Isaac Gavin.

Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka is in charge of arrangements.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2012

Posted on 12 September 2012

Alida Baack

MASON CITY - Alida Baack, 95, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

Eileen Bell

ALGONA - Eileen Bell, 55, of Algona, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Whittemore.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

Gladys M. Bessman

MASON CITY - Gladys M. Bessman, 94, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

Mark R. Bock

BELMOND - Mark R. Bock, 54, of rural Belmond, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Belmond, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at the First Reformed Church of Alexander, Alexander. Pastor Philip Arnold will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Friday.

The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial to Mark's life consider Hospice of Wright County, Iowa Specialty Hospital of Belmond, to the family, or to the donor's choice.

Mark Raymond Bock, the son of Harold and Mary (Lage) Bock, was born July 23, 1958, in the Lemars, Iowa, area. He was one of 10 children to bless this union. Mark moved with his family to a farm near Belmond with his family at the age of 5.

Mark attended Belmond Community Schools, graduating with the Belmond High School Class of 1976. During his years in Belmond schools he was active in wrestling and football. He also participated in both Alexander Youth Baseball and 4-H Leagues during his childhood.

Following his primary education in Belmond, Mark went on to continue his post-secondary education at Hawkeye Technical College where he studied for two years in the Diesel Mechanics program.

Mark later returned to his childhood roots on the farm near Belmond where he began his lifelong vocation as a farmer.

Mark was united in marriage to Denise Pals on July 16, 1983, at the First Reformed Church, Alexander. The couple's marriage and life partnership brought three beautiful children into the world: Kyle, Nash and Kelsey.

Mark and Denise farmed and raised their family east of Belmond. Farming to Mark was much more than just a career, it was a calling and something he truly loved in every way. Be it working the black earth and planting the seeds in the spring of the year, reaping the fruits of the harvest in the fall, or meticulously planning the outcome of each and every task or chore, his mind was always looking to the future. His mind was always delving into the tasks at hand.

Mark used this same ambition and drive for knowledge in all that he did. He constantly researched in great depth when it came to purchasing a product, machinery, equipment, or service for farming or an electronic item, vehicle or luxury item for enjoyment.

Mark's love of lifelong learning and history was of great importance in nearly all that he did with his family. They reflect back on family vacations that would always include great times of fun and leisure, but these adventures would almost certainly include a side trek to a museum or other destination along the route that would involve an educational or historical element.

His wife and children fondly remember their husband and dad as a man not only as a hard worker who gave 100 percent to all he did, but also a terrific husband and father who always found time at the end of the day or on the weekend to play ball and other games with them no matter how tired he may have been.

Family was of utmost importance in his life. His children knew that he was always there cheering for them in all their extra-curricular activities. He and Denise were always there in the stands or at other events which they may have been involved in.

Mark had a lifelong love for sports. It commenced during his school years and continued throughout adulthood. He was always quite competitive, for many years playing on a variety of adult softball teams, including a dream opportunity in recent years to play on a team with sons Kyle and Nash in a tournament in which their team won the championship. He absolutely relished this precious occasion.

His competitive fire could also be seen around the foosball and ping pong table with family and friends. If you wanted to win you would most definitely want to have Mark on your team.

Mark enjoyed more laid-back occasions as well, such as the "Annual Bock Family Camping Outings," a game of cards with family and friends, relaxing while watching a game of "Jeopardy," "Millionaire" or "Cash Cab," or just spending times visiting at a family or community gathering.

He loved to do woodworking and had made numerous meticulously handcrafted keepsakes and furnishings for his family. Most certainly if you were to find Mark in the shop or working on his machinery the air would be filled with his favorite tunes in the background.
Though his primary life focuses were on family and farming, he was not afraid to lend his time, skills and knowledge to various volunteer projects and organizations. Mark had spent time helping develop and build the walking trail in River Park along the Iowa River in Belmond and had helped in the construction of the ball diamond facilities and the Belmond-Klemme Schools Campus.

His love for young people found Mark giving of his leadership as a coach and volunteer with area Little Kids Baseball programs and with the Youth Wrestling programs of the community.

All who knew Mark and had the privilege of crossing his life journey will remember him as a quiet yet very friendly man who never strived to be in the spotlight or cared to be recognized by the greater world. He gave of himself and his talents because it was the thing to do. He had a boundless love for his family and friends. He had a great wit and unique sense of humor. He was always up for a good prank or good clean fun. His quick wit and love for everything that life brought into his path were one of a kind.

Upon being diagnosed with cancer, and during the time of his yearlong fight with the disease, his competitive nature shown through brightly as be battled it each and every second until the end. Over the last few months he spent precious occasions with his family experiencing many first-time adventures such as riding a train in the Twin Cities, catching Joe Mauer's foul ball at the Twins game, and taking an inaugural trip in a small plane touring over the farm and other areas around the Belmond community. He was also looking forward to Kyle and his girlfriend Samantha Dohndt giving him his first granddaughter later this month.

He will be missed for all that he was and for his welcoming demeanor, friendly smile and the twinkle in his eyes.

Mark's legacy and memory will continue to burn brightly in the hearts and minds of his wife and life partner, Denise Bock, Belmond; his son Kyle and companion Samantha Dohndt, and son Nash Bock both of Belmond, and his daughter Kelsey Bock and special friend Derek Kindwall, of Ankeny/Belmond; his sisters and brothers, Sandy (Wayne) Roetman, Bethany, Mo., Tom (Dort) Bock, Mesa, Ariz., Marilyn Bock, Spencer, Kenny (Jacki) Bock, Belmond, Marcia (Bill) Naber, Spencer, Jeannie Pruitt and special friend Rick Campbell, Arcadia, Wis., Steve Bock, West Des Moines, Patty (Tim) Rouse, Ruthven, and Sue (Harlan) Schavey, Blue Earth, Minn.; also mother and father-in-law, Derald (Janet) Pals, Belmond, other extended family, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, a nephew Quentin Pals, and a niece Erin Schavey.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 11 to September 13, 2012

Mildred Elfers

ROCKFORD - Mildred Elfers, 86, of Rockford, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Family graveside services will be held at a later date.

The Hauser Funeral Home in 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 13, 2012

Walter LeRoy Janssen

IOWA FALLS - Walter LeRoy Janssen, 79, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at the Iowa Veteran's Home, Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Ave., Iowa Falls, with Pastor Steve Hill of the Bethel Baptist Church officiating.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: 125 South Ave., Iowa Falls IA 50126, or to the Alzheimer's Unit at the Iowa Veteran's Home: 1301 Summit St., Marshalltown IA 50158.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

 Eva Kuchenreuther

BUFFALO CENTER - Eva Kuchenreuther, 91 of Buffalo Center, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Deb Devine officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

Edna M. Olson

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Edna M. Olson, 98, of Eden Prairie, Minn., formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.

Edna was born on Oct. 22, 1913, in rural Emmons, Minn., the daughter of Louis and Ella Leonhardi. She graduated from Emmons High School and continued her education at Waldorf College in Forest City, receiving an AA Degree in 1937.

She moved to Mason City to work and joined Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was active in many groups up into her 80s, and where she met Addison W. Olson, whom she married in June of 1939. After taking out some years for child care, she returned to the work force and finished her career as secretary at Roosevelt Junior High School.

Edna is survived by three children: Ellen Olson of Eden Prairie, Andrea Moore and husband, John of Bloomington, Minn., and John Olson and wife, Linda of Maple Grove, Minn.; three grandchildren: Jennifer Olson of The Netherlands, James Moore of Minneapolis, Minn., and Nathan Olson of Arlington, Va.; four sisters: Dora Oney and Lucille Anderson, both of Waseca, Minn., Lillian Andersen of Lake Mills, and Nylene Sherman of Cambridge, Md. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Duane Miller of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Edna Olson memorial fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 12 to September 13, 2012

Douglas Stougard

ALGONA - Douglas Stougard, 54, of Algona, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at his home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

Harley P. Sturges

ROCKWELL - Harley P. Sturges, 82, of Rockwell, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell. Father Rodney Allers will officiate. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell, immediately following the service on Saturday. Full military honors will be provided by the Rockwell American Legion.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church School and an hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Scripture prayer will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Memorials may be made out to the Harley Sturges Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.fullertonfh.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

Eleanor M. Tatum

Nora Springs - Eleanor M. Tatum, 99, of 24 Second St. N.W., Nora Springs, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service for Eleanor will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at the First Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with Pastor Glen Bandel officiating. Inurnment will following in Spring Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

A memorial visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, at the church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to the Eleanor Tatum Memorial Fund in care of her family.

Eleanor Marian Tatum, daughter of Henri and Clara Hansen Johnsen, was born July 8, 1913, in rural Mason City on the family farm. She attended and graduated from Mason City High School and furthered her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was united in marriage to Hoyt A. Tatum at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Aug. 4, 1955.

Eleanor was an avid artist, pursuing her hobby and turning it into a business. She opened a painting school and art supply shop to share her passion by giving painting lessons. Her family and many others have enjoyed admiring her work, decorating their walls.

One of Eleanor's passions included knitting for many hours, making thousands of newborn hats. They were donated so that every baby went home from the hospital with a warm head. She also crocheted many lap and baby blankets for the hospital.

Hoyt was a pilot and owned his own airplane so he and Eleanor could travel. Together they visited North and South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and her favorite was their many trips to Alaska.

Eleanor loved her husband and her family. She loved her dog, Sunny. She loved to live life and Eleanor loved the Lord.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star and the Nora Springs Garden Club.

She will be missed by her husband of 57 years, Hoyt Tatum; daughters, Gayle and Rickford Schumann and Barbara Connor; sister, Mildred Peters; grandchildren, Erik Myli, Janelle Ekstrom, John Russell, June Palmer, and James Russell; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Donald and Kenneth, and her sister, Mary Francis.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, 749-2210, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 12 to September 13, 2012

Lillian B. Thiemann

CLEAR LAKE - Lillian B. Thiemann, 95, of 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating. Inurnment will be in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Monday at the church.

Family suggests memorials to Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2012

Royal Frederick Wentworth III

MASON CITY - Royal Frederick Wentworth III, 53, of 13 Asbury Place, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Neil Manternach, celebrant.

Following the Mass, cremation will take place with private family inurnment in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A scriptural wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Royal Wentworth Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa, 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 12 to September 13, 2012

Posted on 13 September 2012

Alida Elizabeth Fredricka Baack

MASON CITY - Alida Elizabeth Fredricka Baack, 95, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 13 to September 14, 2012

Lorraine Bigelow

CHARLES CITY - Lorraine Bigelow, 70, of Charles City, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hauser Funeral Home. Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday an hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.

Hauser Funeral Home, in 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 14, 2012

Roger Brown

NASHUA - Roger Brown, 79, of Waterloo, formerly of Nashua, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Manor Care in Waterloo.

At his request there will be no services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

The Hauser Funeral Home in 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 14, 2012

Mildred Elfers

ROCKFORD - Mildred Elfers, 86, of Rockford, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Per her wishes, Mildred is being cremated and a private family graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd.

Share your thoughts and memories of Mildred on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Floyd Grace United Methodist Church Educational Building.

Mildred Carrie Wefel Elfers was born July 1, 1926, in Butler County, the daughter of William and Bertha (Buchholz) Wefel. She received her education from rural Butler County schools. On March 30, 1947 she was united in marriage to Carl Elfers at Clarksville. They farmed near Floyd until 1976. Mildred also worked at Trowbridges, Red Owl and Cerro Gordo County Home Health Care. She was a member of First United Methodist Church at Rockford, Floyd County Extension Council and had served as a 4-H leader. Mildred enjoyed gardening, cooking and playing with the same card club for 50 years. Family was very important to Mildred, and she looked forward to sharing her life with them especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include two children, Fran DeGroote of Rockford and Lynn (Jane) Elfers of Charles City; six grandchildren, Jamie (Andy) McCright, Laura Elfers, Jason DeGroote, Lisa (Nick) Peterson, Jessica (Andy) Dow and Carrie Elfers; six great grandchildren, Clara, Catherine and Lucas Dow, Michael and Aaron McCright, Jena and sister soon-to-arrive, Ava; and two sisters-in-law, Fannie Wefel of Clarksville and Ruby (Virgil) Munsell of Rockford; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl on June 15, 2010; a great granddaughter, Marissa McCright; four brothers: Glen, Roy, Lawrence and Vernon Wefel; and three sisters: Lucille Witt, Viola Garbes, Malita Jacobs.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Rockford or the Fossil and Prairie Center Foundation.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in 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 from September 13 to September 14, 2012

Jimmy G. Janssen

MESERVEY - Jimmy G. Janssen, 64, of Meservey, died, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Belmond, with his loving family at his side following a year long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the First Reformed Church, Meservey. The Rev. Rodney Meester and Rev. Krystal Oberheu of Salem United Methodist Church will be officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Offuit Air Force Base Military Honor Guard and the Clear Lake VFW Post will be in the Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Saturday. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Jimmy's name may wish to consider the Mason Cancer Center, University of Iowa Cancer Center, Lung Cancer Alliance, to the family, or the donor's choice.

Jimmy Gene Janssen, the son of Gene Sterling and Ora Ellen (Miller) Janssen was born Feb. 22, 1948, at Mason City. In his childhood he moved with his family to the Belmond area where he attended Belmond Community Schools graduating from Belmond High School in the Class of 1966.

Following high school Jim commenced one of a number of stints of military service in the United States Air Force, Marines, and Air Force Reserves. He served in the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, Iraq, Operations Desert Shield, Operations Desert Storm, and in various other locations and time periods both active and in the Reserves. His main responsibilities for most of his military tenure were in transport as a Load Master with C-130 aircraft. Jim played a major and integral role in the transportation of more than 157,000 military personnel on almost 3,300 missions, as well as in the movement of countless military equipment and weaponry. In all, Jim had spent 30 years serving his country. His rank at the time of his Honorable Discharge in the Air Force was as a Staff Sgt., and from the Marine Corps he was released from service as a Cpl. Jim had received numerous commendations, medals, and ribbons during his six different stints of service, including, National Service Defense Medal with one Bronze Star, Air Force and Navy Outstanding Unit Awards, Navy Meritorius Commendation with Unit Device, Marine Corp. Good Conduct Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Award Ribbon with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle, Humanitarian Service Award, as well as other recognitions during his years in both active and reserve duties.

Jim was united in marriage to Rebecca Brown on Aug. 10, 1974, at the Cambridge Lutheran Church, Cambridge, Minn. The couple's union was blessed with a baby girl, Kelly, who was the apple of her father's eye. At and early age and through her years of adolescence, Kelly or "Punky" to Jimmy; and her father spent countless hours and occasions together sharing in Jimmy's passion and love for work horses. Jim had a great fondness for the majestic Clydesdales, often times with Kelly at his side helping once in awhile at Britt Draft Horse Show. In later years he continued to keep his interest strong by attending the Britt Draft Horse Show and other equestrian events.

Jim's life interests, hobbies and past times were many and diverse. He enjoyed family fishing trips to the cabin at his favorite resort at Ten Mile Lake in Minnesota, an occasional excursion to the casino, cowboy and western movies and t.v. shows, such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and of course watching John Wayne movies with Jim's sidekick and buddy, Clay, at his side. He loved farming, mountains, the great outdoors, sight seeing, and just taking off on journey's where ever they may lead. He was a free spirit with a great memory, unique sense of humor and wit, and had a great knack for telling stories many of which he had witnessed first hand. Many may not have been aware of Jimmy being a Bob Marley fan as well. His friendships and love for people spanned great distances both in the United States and reaching abroad countries where he had served during his military careers.

Jim's life was filled with countless miles of travels by air and by land. He was always excited for that next adventure, whether it was by aircraft during the service, on the the highway or back roads of life of his civilian profession as a truck driver, or on a family get away. Jim was never grounded for long. He truly lived life to the fullest and made every second count. Upon being diagnosed with cancer in September 2011 he faced this enemy straight on and put in the battle like no other. He kept an upbeat and positive attitude all the way until the last moments of his life before he was honorably discharged one last time into freedom from this life ending battle. Jim was then awarded with the greatest commendation of all and the greatest journey and adventure ever.

Those who had the chance to cross in one of Jim's countless life journey's will cherish memories of him as a man of honor and dignity, full of life, with a "Heart of Gold," who would do almost anything for others. He was a loyal friend, faithful ally, and devoted husband and doting father, who was extremely proud and thankful for his supportive wife and life partner, Rebecca and all she did to raise their daughter over his many years of service and travels.

His legacy will live in in the hearts and minds of his wife and soul mate of 38 years, Rebecca Janssen, Meservey, daughter Kelly Janssen, Meservey, and her companion Justin Ysker, two sisters, Ellen (Mike) Countryman, Kanawha, Hazel Hill, Springfield, Mo., "Papa Jim" is also survived by his two favorite "Honyachs" Clayton and Kaylee Jo Visser, both of Sigourney, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews, his special pup "Dakota Ray" and countless friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his mother Ora and father Gene Janssen.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 12 to September 14, 2012

Harley P. Sturges

ROCKWELL - Harley P. Sturges, 82, of Rockwell, died Sept. 11, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell. Father Rodney Allers will officiate. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell, immediately following the service on Saturday. Full military honors will be provided by the Rockwell American Legion. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church School from 4-7 p.m. and an hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Scripture prayer will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Memorials may be made out to the Harley Sturges Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.fullertonfh.com.

Harley was born March 17, 1930, in rural Rockwell to Frank and Mary (Scholl) Sturges. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Rockwell High School in 1948. In September of 1950 he entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War serving our country until being honorably discharged in July 1954. In February 1958, he married Patricia Radcliff. This marriage brought forth two sons, Brian and David. He remarried in September of 1979 to Shirley Jeffrey.

During the years on the farm he was a dedicated farmer always checking and watching his crops. After retiring from full-time farming he enjoyed going to the casinos where he enjoyed playing black jack and talking with people. He was also active with the VFW and Legion Post 208 serving as their commander in 1957.

Harley is survived by his wife Shirley, son Brian Sturges of Rockwell, siblings: Marcille 'Sal" Palmer of Dubuque, Clyde (Margaret) Sturges of Carmel, Calif., and Paul (Tina) Sturges of Waverly; grandchildren: Amanda, Joe and Ryan Sturges all of Rockwell; and great grandchildren Justice Cassady, Davidson, Dylan and Lane Sturges all of Rockwell.

Harley was preceded in death by his parents, son David Sturges, brother John Sturges and brother-in-law Merlin 'Chick' Palmer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 13 to September 14, 2012

Lillian B. Thiemann

CLEAR LAKE - Lillian B. Thiemann, 95, of 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating.
Inurnment will be in Ell Twp., Klemme. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Monday at the church. Family suggests memorials to Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

Lillian was born Dec. 29, 1916, rural Garner, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Meinecke) Brown. She attended Ventura Elementary School and graduated from Klemme High School in 1934.

Lillian married Edwin Thiemann April 14, 1937, in her parent's home at Thompson. They took up residence on the Thiemann farm near Klemme, where they farmed for 40 years. The farm just recently was designated as a Century Farm. While living there she was active at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, where she served in the women's ministry and was a Sunday school teacher. She was named a Master Farm Home Maker in 1969 and was a member of Hancock County Historical Society, the ODO Homemaker's Club and a 4-H leader. She and Edwin retired to Clear Lake in 1977, where she was an active member of Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Garden Club and Crescent Club.

Lillian especially enjoyed writing and was an inspiration to many as she wrote on topics such as heritage, growing up on the farm, and her faith. She enjoyed cooking and baking and always wanted to have something on hand for the visitors she loved to have stop by for a brief or extended visit.

Lillian is survived by her daughter Joyce (Dale) Sorensen, Clear Lake; daughter-in-law Alice Thiemann, Davenport; grandchildren Mark Thiemann, Davenport, Sara (David Schwellenbach) Thiemann, Los Alamos, N.M., Nathan (Avery) TenHaken, Joice, and Heather (Michael) Chapman, Glendale, Ariz.; step-grandchildren Michael (Catherine) Sorensen, Calabasas, Calif., Mark (Jenny) Sorensen, Raleigh, N.C., John (Lynnette) Sorensen, West Des Moines, and Susan (Ben) Haupts, Waukee; six great-grandchildren Dylan Thiemann, Justin Thiemann, Calyx TenHaken, Carsyn TenHaken, Grace Chapman and Benjamin Chapman; eleven step great-grandchildren Britt (Kyle) York; Becky (Mark) Bitzenhofer; Lucia, Katy, Daren, Jordie, Isabel, and Sophia Sorensen: Brad, Hayden, Riley Haupts; two step great-great grandchildren Willa and Meredith York.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edwin; son Larry Thiemann and three brothers Leo, Percy and Donald Brown.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 13 to September 14, 2012

Royal Frederick Wentworth III

MASON CITY - Royal Frederick Wentworth III, 53, of 13 Asbury Place, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. He died doing what he loved, running with his cross country team.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with Rev. Neil Manternach, celebrant. Following the mass, cremation will take place with private family inurnment in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. A Scriptural Wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Memorials may be directed to the Royal Wentworth Memorial Fund.

Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Royal was born Feb. 28, 1959, in Mason City, the son of Royal Sr. and Beverly Wentworth. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Family Catholic Church. Royal graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1977 and Briar Cliff College in 1981. He received his Master's Degree from St. Mary's University in 1996. While attending Briar Cliff College, he met the love of his life, Maria Lynn Meshek, who was also a Briar Cliff student. They were married Oct. 4, 1980, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. Royal and Maria were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Kristin and Courtney. They were his ultimate pride and joy. He loved his family beyond measure.

Royal began his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater, Newman Catholic. He taught middle school social studies there for 19 years. In 2001, he became a teacher in the Mason City Community School district, first Roosevelt Middle School, then at John Adams Middle School. He was proud to be a Mohawk. Royal was an enormously gifted teacher and a tremendous role model. He had a talent for making every student feel important. Teaching wasn't a job to Royal, it was his passion. He taught hundreds of his students about more than just social studies, quietly touching their lives and teaching them about life.

Royal was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the North Iowa Officials Association, Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Mason City Education Association. Athletics were a huge part of Royal's entire life. He coached cross country and football and was a high school girls and boys basketball official. He shared a brotherhood with his two refereeing partners, Dave Cicetti and Randy Fischels. He coached his daughters' softball and basketball teams as they were growing up. For many years Royal was a basketball official for the Iowa Games and a volunteer official for North Iowa Area Community College and the Iowa Hall of Pride Challenge.

Along with his wife, he was a big fan of Iowa State. The Cyclone plates on his car read "REFNRUN." He was an avid runner, and he also enjoyed listening to music, walking the family dog Lexis and "grand dogs" Tucker and Finley, boating and fishing in Canada with his brothers, hanging out in his driveway with the "Men of Asbury Place" hashing out game scores, predicting the weather and solving the world's problems.

Royal was kind, gentle, caring, loving, selfless and always smiling. He was devoted to his wife and daughters, and to his family and his students, who always came first in his life. He would always greet you with his full-of-life voice, and he was quick with a big hug. He was fun-loving with his family, friends and students. Royal had a huge heart of gold. To his wife Maria, he was first a prince and always a king, living up to his given name-Royal-always a true gentleman, father, son, brother, friend and mentor.

Royal is survived by his loving wife Maria, precious daughters Kristin of Waterloo and Courtney of Mason City, parents Royal Sr. ("Bud") and Beverly Wentworth of Mason City, two brothers Michael (Connie) Wentworth of Omaha, Neb., Craig (Kathy) Wentworth of Omaha, Neb., two sisters Melody (Walt) Pearce of Mason City, Traci (Steve) Kieffer of Ogden, many nieces and nephews, and enough friends to fill the Cyclones' football stadium. Waiting for him in heaven is his sister, Lori Wentworth-Kruger.

A bright light has gone out on Earth but a new star is shining in heaven. Royal's life will always be remembered and never forgotten through the beautiful gift of organ and tissue donation.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 12 to September 14, 2012

Posted on 15 September 2012

Irma J. Alphs

BRITT - Irma J. Alphs, 83, of Britt, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Irma Alphs will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Church of the Nazarene, 195 Second St. S.W., in Britt, with the Rev. John Paulus officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2012

Oscar Graydon "Hunk" Anderson

Greene - Oscar Graydon "Hunk" Anderson, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 17, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by Tack- Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue at the church on Monday one hour prior to services.

Memorials may be directed to the family, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2012

Gladys Marie (Nicholson) Bessman

MASON CITY - Gladys Marie (Nicholson) Bessman, 94, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 17, at the United Church of Christ, 212 West Street, Alden, Iowa, with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service.

There will be a family visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City. Interment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Gladys Bessman Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Gladys was born Feb. 17, 1918, in Osage, the daughter of Harry and Maude (Convey) Nicholson. She attended Osage Schools. Gladys lived in Dumont and eventually moved to Mason City - where she worked in the kitchen at Good Shepherd Health Center. Gladys married Leonard Bessman in Charles City. She enjoyed cooking, canning, bird watching, and garage sales.

Gladys is survived by two daughters: Arlene Dole of Alden, and Kay Bessman of Mason City; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and two brothers: Harry W. Nicholson of Rudd, and Marshall D. Nicholson and wife Jeanette of Mason City. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;and four brothers: Louis, Lester, Stanley, and Harold.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 13 to September 15, 2012

Sheldon T. Estes

Northwood - Sheldon T. Estes, 75, of Hanlontown formerly of Northwood, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2012

Eva Kuchenreuther

BUFFALO CENTER - Eva Kuchenreuther, 91, of Buffalo Center, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at The United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Deb Devine officiating. Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Eva Katherine (Swan) Kuchenreuther was born Dec. 18, 1920, on a farm west of Crystal Lake, in Hancock County, daughter of Warren and Ophia (Delzell) Swan. Eva came from a family of twelve children, five dying in infancy. She received her education in the rural schools of Hancock County.

Eva married Leonard Kuchenreuther on Jan. 28, 1953, at the Methodist Church in Forest City, Iowa. They made Buffalo Center their home. Eva was employed by the Buffalo Center Hospital/Clinic before going to the school to work in the cafeteria. In later years she babysat in her home. Although Eva and Leonard had no children of their own, all children were cherished. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends, including Eleanor Murray.

Eva is remembered for her talent of cooking and baking that she proudly shared with many. Eva's hands were never idle. She croqueted hundreds of afghans which welcomed new babies to the family or were given as a wedding gift to her many nieces and nephews. She also made countless dishcloths, potholders and hangers, which have been enjoyed by many.

Eva died on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. She was 91 years old and ready to meet her Lord and Savior.

Eva's husband Leonard died in December of 1984. Siblings also gone before her include brothers Floyd and Donald, and sisters Anna Hegwood, Erma Wilson, Mae Mitchell, and Mildred Lonning.

She was an exceptional aunt and friend who will be greatly missed.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 13 to September 15, 2012

Neva M. Meyer

IOWA FALLS - Neva M. Meyer, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Maynes Grove Recreation Area, Franklin County, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 806 Mill Street with Pastor David Splett officiating.

A time of visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Grant Township, Franklin County, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to the family.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2012

Posted on 15 September 2012 by Marie Thompson