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Wilma “Jean” Scholl Rockwell — Wilma “Jean” Scholl, 89, of Rockwell, died on Friday, April 5, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www. Fullertonfh.com. Jean L. Boomhower
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Mon-day, April 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Rev. Kent Mechler, chaplain, Good Shepherd Health Center officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 3 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Jean was born Jan. 25, 1924, at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Mason City, the daughter of Byron Ricks and Helen (Beemer) Houser. She grew up in the home of her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. G.N. Beemer, and attended Jackson Heights Garden Country Day School in Jackson Heights, New York. Jean graduated from Mason City High School in 1941, and continued her education at Mason City Junior College (one year) and the University of Iowa in Iowa City, (three years). She married Leslie L. Boomhower on April 7, 1945, in Mason City. To this union three children were born: Daniel, Susan and Robert. Jean spent the first 51 years of married life on an acreage northwest of Mason City until she and her husband moved into Mason City. Jean was active in St. John’s Episcopal Church — where she taught Sunday School, PTA and League of Women Voters while her children were growing up. Jean was a homemaker, the Associate Editor of the POAC Magazine and a bookkeeper for her husband in his law office. Jean was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, PEO- Chapter GN and the YMCA. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, swimming, music, knitting, reading, and chocolate. Jeanis survived her children: Daniel Boomhower and wife Cheryl of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Susan Faber and husband Larry of Ventura, and Robert Boomhower of Concord, California; two beloved grandchildren: Dana Boomhower of Apple Valley and Sara Faber of Ventura; special niece: Judy Johnson and husband Robert of Mason City; one sister: Sara Hayworth and her daughter Lisa, both of San Diego, California She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband in 2008. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Leonard G. Olk Hampton — Leonard G. Olk, 81, of Hampton, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Funeral services for Leonard G. Olk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday April 8, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ Congregational in Latimer. Pastor Lindsey Braun will officiate. Burial will take place in the Marion Center northeast of Latimer. Military graveside rites will be provided by the American Legion Hanson-Have Post No. 658 in Latimer. Visitation for Leonard G. Olk will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church in Latimer. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., in Latimer, 641-579-6278, is in charge of arrangements; www.duggerfunerals.com. George Lynn Perry Sr. Plymouth — George Lynn Perry Sr., 64, of Plymouth, died at his home on April 4, 2013. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Plymouth Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth. A visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. David “Homer” H. Worthy Mason City — David “Homer” H. Worthy, 54, of Mason City, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa. Per Homer’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Homer’s life will be held 11 a.m., Monday, April 8, at Victory in Christ Free Methodist Church, 604 23rd St. S.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Larry Day officiating. Inurnment will follow in the LuVerne Cemetery in LuVerne, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the church on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the David H. Worthy Memorial Fund in care of his family. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Dorothy Friedline Albert Lea, Minnesota — Dorothy Friedline, 104, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and formerly of Plymouth, Iowa, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Albert Lea. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 6 April 2013 Andrew “Andy” Mauricio Jr. MASON CITY — Andrew “Andy” Mauricio Jr., 58, of Mason City, died on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Inurnment will immediately follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676.
Leonard G. Olk
Funeral services for Leonard G. Olk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday April 8, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ Congregational in Latimer. Pastor Lindsey Braun will officiate. Burial will take place in the Marion Center cemetery northeast of Latimer. Military graveside rites will be provided by the American Legion Hanson-Have Post No. 658 in Latimer. Visitation for Leonard G. Olk will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church in Latimer. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, is in charge of arrangements. Leonord George, the son of Toby and Clara Brammer Olk, was born on Aug. 10, 1931, on a farm north of Latimer. He grew up in the Hampton and Latimer area, where Leonard attended school. Leonard graduated from Hampton High School in 1949. After high school he farmed with his father. In January 1952, Leonard entered the U.S. Army. He served as a cook until he was honorably discharged in December of 1953. Upon Leonard’s return to Latimer, he farmed with his father and later he worked as a mechanic for Gunnar Hansen at the implement in Latimer. Leonard moved to Hot Springs, South Dakota, where he lived in a Veterans Home. Leonard lived at the Veterans Home in Knoxville for a short time. In 1990 he moved to the Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown and then to the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton in 2002. Leonard was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. He enjoyed target shooting, fishing and hunting. Leonard had a self-taught talent for playing the accordion. He used his talent to entertain friends and family alike. Leonard is survived by a sister, Frances Larsen and husband, Richard, of Hampton; eight nieces and nephews: Judy (Ralph) Davenport, Joyce (Tim) Borcherding, Janet (Brett) Morgan, Cheryl (Phil) Rusley, Bruce (Annette) Harris, Linda (Terry) Hainzinger, Audrey Larsen, Alan (Cristie) Larsen; and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mildred Harris Peyton; and a nephew, David. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, Iowa 50452, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com. Donald W. Koch HAMPTON — Donald W. Koch, 90, of Hampton, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Shawn Leon Levi Mason City — Shawn Leon Levi, 4 months, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his home in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs. Burial will follow in the Spring Grove Cemetery, rural Nora Springs. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Shawn’s service at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Shawn’s name in care of his family. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com. The Rev. Norris M. Peterson Moline, Illinois, — The Rev. Norris M. Peterson, 85, of Moline, Illinois, died on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, Illinois A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at First Covenant Church, 3303 41st St., Moline, IL 61265. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. He was the founding pastor of First Covenant Church, Mason City (1947-48). Memorials may be given to the William L. Peterson Fund at North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL 60625. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family with arrangements. Wilma “Jean” Scholl
Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St., Rockwell, Iowa. The Rev. John Gossman will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockwell. A visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. vigil service on Monday, April 8, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center. Jean Scholl was born on Feb. 14, 1924, to Dell and Ila (Angell) Vosburgh in Cartersville, Iowa. In 1929, her family moved to Rockwell where she lived most of her life. Jean was a graduate of Rockwell High School. Throughout her life she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion and Auxiliary Guild. During World War II she worked in an airplane factory in St. Louis. On Jan. 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Harley Scholl. Together they started a family and Jean started her own business called Jean’s Café in Rockwell, which she owned for 25 years. Jean enjoyed going fishing in Black Duck, Minnesota, and Mille Lacs, Minnesota, with family. She was also an avid quilter and did a lot of quilting with her sister, June. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Dennis (Debra) Scholl of Panora, Iowa, JoLynn Scholl of Rockwell and Doug Scholl of Boston, Massachusetts; sister, June (Gordon) Wickwire of Rockwell; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Bill-Joe Vosburgh; and sister, Wanda Christensen. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, Iowa, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com. Frances Berns
Memorial visitation for Frances Berns will be from 3 until 5 p.m. Monday April 8, 2013, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond. Inurnment will take place in the Belmond Cemetery at 5 p.m. on Monday. Frances Edith, the daughter of Ward Sr. and Ennis C. Allen Palmer, was born May 5, 1934, in Belmond. Frances grew up in Belmond, where she attended school. Frances graduated from Belmond High School in 1952. Frances was united in marriage to Robert W. Berns on July 11, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas. The couple made their home on several U.S. Air Force bases until returning to Belmond in 1955. Frances worked as a housewife and mother. She also worked at the Acco Seed Co. Mail Department in Belmond and the Federal Land Bank in Clarion. In 1985, the couple moved to Belle Plaine, Iowa, where they would own and operated the very successful “Sharkees Bait and Liquor StOregon” After Bob’s death in 2007, Fran continued to run the stOregon After selling the business in 2010, Frances returned to Belmond in 2011. She lived at the Belmond Community Apartments. Frannie loved to sew and quilt, and has made numerous quilts over the years for family and friends. She was an avid reader and had a great sense of humor. She is remembered as a people person, who lived her life as an open book and never knew a stranger. Frances is survived by her children, Robert and wife, Roxanne, of Belmond, Brian and wife, Kim, of Jefferson, Lisa Vileta of Marengo; two grandchildren: Brandon (Emily) and Mandi; sister-in-law, Vernadean and Dallas Boatman of Portland, Oregon; brother-in-law, Ted and Nancy Berns of Sierra Vista, Arizona; a special family friend, Bob Vileta; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob in 2007; grandson, Anthony; daughter-in-law, Connie; two sisters and a brother. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond, Iowa 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.
David “Homer” H. Worthy
Per Homer’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Homer’s life will be held at 11a.m. Monday, April 8, at Victory in Christ Free Methodist Church, 604 23rd Street S.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Larry Day officiating. Inurnment will follow in the LuVerne Cemetery in LuVerne, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the church on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the David H. Worthy Memorial Fund in care of his family. David H. Worthy, son of William Devan and Marie (Elsen)Worthy was born October 17, 1958, in Castro Valley, California. He attended and graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1977 in Chico, California. Following his graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Chico and later was honorably discharged in Japan. Homer was blessed with three children: Ashley, William and Coleman. Following his military service, he attended a vocational school and served as an apprentice in carpentry before working for several contractors in the North Iowa area. Homer was united in marriage to Ronda Blanchard on Aug. 1, 1998, at Grace United Methodist Church. For the last 15 years Homer was a truck driver, most recently driving for Hueneman Trucking in Garner, Iowa. Homer loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed telling stories, playing darts and cards. He loved music, Westerns, and cherished his dogs. Homer was a member of the Free Mason Society. He was an Eagle Scout along with being a lifetime supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. He will be missed by his wife, Ronda Worthy, Mason City; children, Ashley (Jeremy) Lembke, Ames, Iowa, William Worthy, Ames, Coleman Worthy, Mason City, Samantha Darling, Decorah, Iowa, Eric (Shawn) Anderson, Mason City, and Megan (Jim) Carlyle, Mason City; mother, Marie Worthy, Chico; son-in-law, Monty Darling, Decorah; grandchildren, Jeremy Lembke Jr., Jayton Worthy, Noelle and Nashia Darling, Elyssabeth Anderson, Travis and Jacob Vega, and Taylor Nicholson; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Irma M. Pralle HAMPTON — Irma M. Pralle, 98, of Latimer died Friday April 5, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton. Funeral arrangements for Irma M. Pralle are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer. Dugger Funeral Homes, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Posted on 7 April 2013 Donald William Koch
Don was born the son of Amos and Lydia (Dalkert) Koch, on a farm south of Grimes, Iowa, on Nov. 22, 1922. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grimes, Iowa. Don graduated from high school in Grimes in 1941. In the same year, he was awarded the outstanding 4-H member in Polk County and won a National Swine Breeder award in Noblesville, Indiana. In 1942, Don came to Hampton and served as herdsman for Robin Lane Farms. Since he lived close to the Marion Center Church, he milked the pastor’s cow and gathered the eggs when Pastor Wintermeyer was busy or away from home at chore time. Don and Lorena (Plagge) were married on Nov. 10, 1946, at the Marion Center Immanuel Evangelical Church by the Rev. Wintermeyer. Don was a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent and a youth counselor. Don also served on the church board, was a church elder and held many other offices. Don and Lorena farmed northwest of Latimer, where they raised their four sons. He served on the Alexander and CAL school board for 13 years. They raised registered Landrace hogs and registered Charolais cattle. They showed cattle in shows all over the states from Texas to Calgary, Canada, where they won the World Charolais show in 1964. In 1969, they sold the entire herd and acquired the Latimer State Bank, where he served as president until 1988 when he retired. Don did a lot of different things in his lifetime. His motto was, “If a man can do it, I can do it.” Don was an active member of the community and a leader of many local and state organizations. He enjoyed helping people accomplish something, always looking ahead and never looking back. Don’s hobby was woodcarving and woodworking. After he retired, he was a crop specialist with Iowa State University and worked at Beed’s Lake State Park. Don and Lorena spent 18 years wintering in Texas, where they worked with the Nomads, a church mission organization that worked in churches and with Habitat for Humanity building homes. They also spent hours working in Mexico, helping unfortunate people find a better way of life. Don never wasted time; if something needed done, he did it. He always said, “I have done a lot of things without pay, but I have never done anything for nothing.” Don is survived by his wife, Lorena Koch of Hampton; son, Alan (Cathy) Koch of Johnston and their children, Nocona (Randy) Dayton of Johnston and stepchildren Bailey and Justin, and Cody (Julie) Koch of Seattle, Washington, and children Adelyn and Kaden; son, Garland (Teresa) Koch of Dove Canyon, California, and their son, Alexander of Dove Canyon, California, and stepchildren Dale and Chris Frink; son, Sherwin (Aileen) Koch of Solon, Iowa, and their children, Stephanie, Alexis and Carter; son Brent (Heidi) Koch of Waukee and their children, Nicole, Blake, Tatum and Piper; sisters-in-law Martina Koch of Manhattan, Kansas, Alpharetta Koch of Grimes and Helen Koch of Oswego, Illinois; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Lydia; brothers, Berl, Robert, Howard, Leland and infant brother; granddaughter, Lacey Koch; and brothers- and sisters-in-law LaVern, Herbert, Wayne and Margaret. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with Pastor Lindsey Braun officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer, Iowa. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com,641-456-3232. Dorothy E. Hollatz GARNER — Dorothy E. Hollatz, 99, of Garner, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at St. John’s Lutheran Church east of Garner with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Robert Schroeder
Funeral services for Robert Schroeder will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 402 N. Main St., Kanawha, with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Bob Schroeder was born on July 22, 1927, in Mason City to Alfred and Ethel (Dawson) Schroeder. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1944. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Air Force and proudly served his country for three years. On September 22, 1951, he married Mavis Scott in Des Moines. Bob’s career in grain elevator management began in 1950 in Denhart and continued in Clarion, Belmond, Waseca, Minnesota, and New Boston, Illinois, where he retired in 1986. That year he and Mavis moved back to the family farm in Kanawha where he farmed with Bob Ruter until 2008. For years they enjoyed spending winters in Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Bob was a member of the Kanawha United Methodist Church, American Legion, VFW and Masonic Lodge. He loved playing golf and riding in tractors. Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mavis. He was preceded in death by his son, Allan Robert; brother, David Schroeder; parents; and sister-in-law, Beverly Scott. Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, Iowa 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com. Earl D. “Doug” Nelson BELMOND — Earl D. “Doug” Nelson, 89, died at the Belmond Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Andrews Funeral Home. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. James King Clear Lake — James King, 93, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Clear Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www. colonial chapels.com. George Lynn Perry Sr.
Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, April 8, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City. The Rev. Mark Lavrenz will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Plymouth Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth. A visitation was held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the George Perry Sr. Memorial Fund, 1006 Rock St., Plymouth, IA 50461. George Perry Sr. was born on Nov. 13, 1948, to Omer and Viola (Niles) Perry in Charles City, Iowa. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. He grew up in the Mason City area, and graduated Mason City High School in 1967. On Sept. 1, 1967, he married Karen (Eenhuis) Hubacher and to this union two children were born: Patti and George Jr. They later divorced. George was united in marriage to Debbie Infante at Bethlehem Lutheran on June 9, 1990. Together they resided in Plymouth, Iowa. George worked at Rock Island Railroad until its closing. He then went to Northwestern States Portland Cement, which later became known as Holcim, for 27 years until he became disabled from a work-related accident. He enjoyed Harley- Davidson motorcycles, golfing (collecting moving golf balls), fishing, wood-working, swap meets, repairing small engines and camping. George was the kind of person who would help anyone out, no matter the circumstances. He was a good neighbor to all on the North End Rock Street. Above all else, George was a very loving son, husband and father. He loved spending time and visiting with his grandchildren, family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all of those who knew him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 23 years, Debbie Perry; children, Patti (Shannon) Maben of Mason City, and George Perry Jr. of Plymouth; grandchildren, Nick Perry, Nichole Perry, Cheyenne Perry, Sabrina Burke, Summer Perry, Georden Perry, and Chance Maben, all of Mason City; great-granddaughter, Heather Perry; mother, Viola Jermeland of Mason City; brother, Carl (Faye) Perry of Kensett, Iowa; stepsisters, Diane (Marlin) Dieke and Denise (Scott) Marth; stepbrother, Dennis Jermeland; mother-in-law, Dola Shannon of Mason City; father-in-law, Louis (Mary Lopez) Infante of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Kristi Infante, Lindee Ciavarelli, and Joy Campbell; brother-in-law, John Infante; sister from another mother, Linda Moore of Plymouth; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and many “girlfriends.” He was preceded in death by his father, Omer Perry and step-father, Willie Jermeland. Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676. Irma M. Pralle LATIMER — Irma M. Pralle, 98, of Latimer died Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Funeral services for Irma M. Pralle will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Pastor Marvin Lorenz will officiate. Burial will take place in the St Paul’s Lutheran Church cemetery. Visitation for Irma M. Pralle will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer and will continue one hour prior ro services on Wednesday at the church. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, is in charge of arrangements. Dugger Funeral Homes, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com. Dorothy M. Miller HAMPTON — Dorothy M. Miller, 87, of Hampton, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Garret D. Joyner Mason City — Garret D. Joyner, 15, of Mason City, died Friday, April 5, 2013, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels. com. Andrew “Andy” Mauricio Jr.
Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with a one-hour prior visitation. Inurnment will immediately follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Andrew Mauricio was born on May 9, 1954, to Andrew Mauricio Sr. and Carolyn (Barragan) Houston in Mason City, where he resided most of his life. He earned his GED while being enlisted in the infantry. He attended a technical college, NEI. For many years Andrew worked at 3M fixing computers and in sales. He also used his work skills to give presentations for schools. Andrew enjoyed traveling and going on walks. He is survived by his children, Nicole Gaynor, Amber Mauricio and April Mauricio; his parents, Andrew Mauricio Sr. and Carolyn Huston; sister, Mary Rumeliote; brother, Robert Mauricio; 11 grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Henry and Julia Barragan. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676. Posted on 8 April 2013 Joanne Blong
Funeral services for Joanne Blong will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday an hour prior to the service. Joanne Kathryn Sisson Blong was born November 9, 1936, at Charles City, the daughter of William and Ruth (Beck) Sisson. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1955. A marriage of 33 years began on September 22, 1977, to Terrance Blong. Joanne was co-owner of Blong’s Custom Wood Products. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her interests included flower and vegetable gardening, bird watching, home decorating, playing cards, going to casinos, and traveling. Joanne’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest interest and she looked forward to times when she could share her life with them. Living family members include three children, Mike (Jayne) Blong of New Zealand, Julie (Richard) Beine and Tim (Kaye) Blong both of Charles City; four grandchildren, Jessica (Robby) Jones, Becky (Matt) Molitor, Tyler Blong and Courtney Blong; four great-grandchildren, Devin Jones, Ella Jones, Ava Molitor and Olivia Molitor; a brother, Darrell (Marge) Sisson of Aitkin, Minnesota; special nieces and nephew; and special friends, Judy and Gene Milhan. She was preceded in death by her parents. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Dorothy M. Miller Hampton — Dorothy M. Miller, 87, of Hampton, Iowa, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield, Iowa, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, at the Zion Reformed Church. Burial will take place in the Zion Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Sheffield, Iowa. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of arrangements. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
Robert B. Sutton MEDFORD, Oregon —Robert B. Sutton, 88, of Medford, Oregon passed away peacefully on April 3, 2013, at the Providence Medford Medical Center. Born in Nora Springs, Iowa, he was the son of the late Earl Albert and Minnie Catherine Sutton. He attended Nora Spring High School and graduated from the University of Iowa, Radiologic Technology Program, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Cedar Valley Hospital, Charles City, Iowa. He entered the United States Armed Forces, Army, A Company, 30th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division in 1943, Rock of the Marne, San Francisco, “Franciscan” Unit. A highly decorated World War II veteran, he received three Purple Hearts, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Combat Infantry, Bronze Arrow Heads for the battle fields of Anzio and Southern France, Presidential Unit Citations and French Decorations Fluer de Guere, and served combat missions as a Squad Leader and light machine gunner in the European Theaters: Northern Africa, Anzio, Italy, and Southern France. He removed to Southern Oregon in 1947 with his wife to begin his career at the Rogue Valley Medical Center working as Chief, Diagnostic Radiological Technician for 40 years, retiring in 1988. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather, avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the ocean and rivers, sports: football, baseball, bowling, and winter Olympics, loved to cook and garden. He is survived by his wife Aline Sutton, son Craig Sutton of Medford, Oregon, (wife Vickie); three daughters: Debbie Sutton, Jan Sutton, of Northern California, and Mary Ann Hainline of Denver, Colorado, (husband Jathan); and three grand children; sisters: Joyce Hartwell and Shirley Madsen of Charles City, Iowa. He will be buried Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Oregon, with full military honors. Patricia A. Horton CLARION — Patricia A. Horton, 64, of Clarion, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia Horton will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, 608 Second Ave. N.E., Clarion, with the Rev. Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter at a later date. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Ave. E., Clarion, with a scriptural wake service beginning at 7 p.m. Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Ave. E., Clarion IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com. Ruth Menke Barrows Bancroft — Ruth Menke Barrows, 87, of Bancroft, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10, from 4 until 8 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Bancroft. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Sunny Dominic officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services, Bancroft, 515-885-2521, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Patricia “Pat” Pauline Ivonavitch Mason City — Patricia “Pat” Pauline Ivonavitch, age 72, died at the Heritage Care Center March 26,2013. Pat was born October 18, 1940, in Mason City to Anton F. “Pinky” and Viola C. (Grell) Schulze. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1958. After graduation, she married Richard L. Frederick of Rembrandt, Iowa, and moved to Fort Gordon, Georgia, where he was stationed with the Army. They had one child together in 1959. In late 1959, Pat moved back to Mason City with her infant daughter. She and Richard were later divorced. In 1963, she married Robert Ivonavitch of Mason City. They later divorced. Pat worked in retail most of her adult life with her last place of employment being Wal-Mart for over 20 years before retiring. Pat loved animals, especially cats and dogs. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, collecting dolls and music. Pat is survived by her daughter, Dr. Toni Frederick-Dakin (Tom) of Kensett, her older sister Mitzy Nedved (Wayne Leegaard) of Mason City; older brother Randy Schulze (Debbie) of Forest City, Iowa; younger sister Betty Lashley of Primghar, Iowa; younger brother Darrell Schulze (Mal Ye) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and an older brother, Bobby, in infancy. According to her wishes, Pat was cremated and a memorial graveside service for the family will be held at a later date. Condolences or memorials to the family may be sent in care of her daughter, Toni, at PO Box 98, Kensett, IA 50448. Vicky K. Dokken Mason City — Vicky K. Dokken, 68, of Northwood, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543, ColonialChapels.com. Leone V. Depping Latimer — Leone V. Depping, 96, of Madrid, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at the Madrid Home for the Aging. Funeral arrangements for Leone V. Depping are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East Street, Latimer, 641-579-6278. James H. King
Jim’s funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Dr. Rhoda Preston officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., and one hour prior to time at the church. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, with military graveside honors conducted by members of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Following the committal service, a Celebration of his Life will be held at the VFW in downtown Clear Lake. Jim is survived by his three daughters and their families: Barb (Jim) Rinell in Urbandale, Ginny Shinn-King in Denver, Colorado, and Linda (Jim) Royce of Charleston, South Carolina. He has 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren with two more on the way, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Elmer (Eddie) Edstrand, his mother and father-in-law John and Eleanor Eliasen, Jim’s wife of 62 years, Leona, his sister and brother-in-law Helen and Leo Leggett, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Keith and Marian Holt and Harry and Mary Eliasen and his son Curtis and daughter-in-law Jan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be given to the Winnebago Honor Flight, Hospice of North Iowa or the Clear Lake Lions Club. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, colonialchapels.com.
Marlen J. “Mike” Torgerson MASON CITY — Marlen J. “Mike” Torgerson, 92, of Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Upon his wishes, his body was donated to the University of Iowa Anatomical Donation Department. Memorial services for Mike will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Mike was born January 16, 1921, in the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Martin J. and Anna (Hage) Torgerson. His family moved to Scarville, Iowa, where they owned and operated a grocery store. He graduated from Scarville High School in 1938, then attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, then Hamilton Business College. Mike joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II from 1942 to 1945 as a radioman on a PBY — Black Cats UPB — 34 in the South Pacific. Following his discharge, he returned to Mason City working for Carroll Sales and the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. He was united in marriage to Mary Louise “Mickey” Tyler on October 15, 1950, at the First Presbyterian Church, Mason City, by the Rev. Wilbur Dierking. In 1951, Mike was transferred to Chicago, Ill., with the Chevrolet Motor Division and was instrumental in the introduction of the first Corvette. In 1955, the family returned to Mason City where Mike began working for Tyler-Ryan Furniture StOregon He retired in 1984 as president. Mike served on many boards through the years. He was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served as a board member and Sunday school teacher. He was one of the original members of the Newman Foundation Board, and board member of Hawkeye Bank and Trust. He was also a member of the Art Gerk planting group. Mike was a proud “full-blooded Norwegian” with a wonderful sense of humor. When asked how he was, he would answer, “getting younger every day” or “do you need any advice today.” The family thanks the staff at Good Shepherd Health Center for the loving care they gave Mike during the past year. Mike is survived by his wife, Mary Lou “Mickey” of Mason City; daughter, Kristine A. (Price) Dahlstrom of Mason City; grandson, Ryan (Sherri) Sprau of Louisville, Kentucky; granddaughter, Kathryn “Katy” (Darin) Grimes of Swisher; great grandchildren, Payton, Anna, and Parker Sprau, and Levi Grimes, and many nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, sisters, Adelaide Thompson and Kerma Melton; and brother, Jerome Torgerson. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Robert Donald Glass Des Moines — Robert Donald Glass, 45, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Rockford and Mason City, died March 26, 2013, in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Des Moines Salvation Army, 133 E. Second St., Des Moines. Online condolences can be made at hamiltonsfuneralhomes.com. Dorothy E. Hollatz GARNER — Dorothy E. Hollatz, 99, of Garner, Iowa, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at St. John’s Lutheran Church east of Garner with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Dorothea Elizabeth Hollatz, the daughter of Gustav and Louise (Dorow) Pueggel, was born September 29, 1913, on her parents’ farm northwest of Clear Lake. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Garner. Dorothy attended the rural schools near her home, St. John’s Parochial School and graduated from Ventura High School in 1931. She continued her education at Waldorf College in Forest City, graduating with a teacher’s certificate. She taught in elementary schools at Garner, Ventura and Colwell, Iowa. On August 15, 1937, she was married to Conrad “Connie” Hollatz at St. John’s Lutheran Church. They farmed northeast of Garner for 55 years until their retirement. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 15, 1987. After Connie’s death on December 4, 1991, Dorothy moved to a condo in Garner. She later moved to Prairie View Apartments in Garner and in 2007 the Concord Care Center. Besides the special joy of her family, Dorothy enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, playing cards, bowling (until she was 89), watching the Garner church league softball games and fishing in Minnesota. The family was thankful she could travel to Colorado, Long Island, N.Y., Minnesota and go on local country drives or for pancakes at Perkins in later years. In addition, the family spent many special hours playing games and reminiscing via her diaries (which she started at age 12), collections of Des Moines Register cartoons, artistic pieces, greeting card scrapbooks and favorite poems. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Church was an important part of Dorothy’s whole life which included Walther League days, Ladies Aid activities and teaching Sunday school for 25 years. Dorothy is survived by her three children, Sandra Accola of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dean (Kathy) Hollatz of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Donn (Taryn) Hollatz of Marshalltown; grandchildren, Terence Accola of Brooklyn, New York, Hans (Bella) Accola of Brooklyn, and their two children, Charlotte and Margot, Steven Accola of Minneapolis, Elizabeth Hollatz of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and Allyson (April) Baird of Grand Junction; a step-grandson, James (fiancée, Kieran) Bierly of Des Moines and son, Landon; a brother, Arnold Pueggel of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Connie; and sisters, Esther Pueggel, Agnes Hollatz and Anna Radloff. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Garret D. Joyner
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Neil Manternach, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 5 p.m. Garret Donald Joyner was born October 5, 1997, the son of Greg and Ginger (Lorch) Joyner. He attended school at Newman Catholic Schools, where he was currently a freshman. Through the years at Newman, Garret was involved in football, wrestling, baseball, basketball and track. Garret enjoyed fishing, spending time with his brothers, watching movies, hanging out with his friends and going to hockey games. He treasured the time he spent with his family, as did they. He was a member of Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City. Garret is survived by his mother, Ginger (Chuck) Kraft, Mason City; his father, Greg (Jill) Joyner, Mason City; brothers, Brandon Joyner, Jayden Joyner, Shayne (Amber) Kraft, Ryan Kraft, all Mason City; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Redeker, Mason City, maternal great-grandmother, Lou Larish, Faribault, Minnesota; paternal grandparents, Doug (Sue) Joyner, Sr., Lake Bay, Washington, Deanna Raprager, Mason City; maternal grandparents, Steve Larish, Kenyon, Minnesota, Chuck (Dixie) Kraft, Mason City, Wanda Harrell, Omaha, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, Parker, Aden, Piper, Avrie; aunts and uncles, Trista (Dan) Shimota, Devon (Ashley) Larish, Jade (Josh) Longley, Holly Dunn, Tammi Dunn, Debbie (Larry) Lutton, Linda (Doug) Hanson, Tim (Tammy) Joyner, Louis (Felicia) Raprager; numerous great-aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and his dog, Lucy. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa, Butch; uncle, Doug Joyner; paternal great-grandfather, Don Redeker; maternal great-grandfather, Dick Larish; and great-uncle, Don Joyner. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 9 April 2013 Helen Ruth Norris
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kent Mechler, Chaplain, Good Shepherd Health Center. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 10, at the funeral home. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Helen R. Norris Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Helen Ruth Norris was born Sept. 14, 1920, to Herman and Laura (Koch) Hamann. She grew up near Luverne, Minnesota, and attended country school in rural Rock County. Helen married Clyde H. Norris also of Luverne, on Nov. 16, 1942. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to a farm near Ocheydan. They moved to Sibley, Iowa, where they lived for more than twenty years. While in Sibley, Helen raised her two sons, was active in the ladies group at Trinity Lutheran Church and many friends. In 1970, Helen completed a long time desire when she received her GED. In 1980, Helen and Clyde moved to Spirit Lake, to enjoy many years together in retirement. While in retirement they enjoyed spending many winters in Texas. In 2003, Helen moved to Mason City, where she lived for ten years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing, gardening in her younger years and also dancing with her husband Clyde. She loved the time she spent with her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two sons, Arlyn Norris and wife Wanda of Treynor, and Keith Norris and wife Mary Lou of Mason City; four grandchildren — Seth (Flordeliz), Aaron (Ashley), Rachel, Paul and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde on Sept. 24, 1999; brothers, Albert Hamann, Merle Hamann, Marvin Hamann, Richard Hagen and Leonard Hagen; two sisters, Florence Kennedy and Eleanor Loger. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Linda J. Radcliff Mason City — Linda J. Radcliff, 64, of Mason City, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Linda Radcliff Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924. Lois Trimble Clear Lake — Lois Trimble, 89, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman and Monsignor John Heimann co-celebrating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 utnil 7 p.m. with a Scriptural Wake service at 6:30 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fouth St., Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City. Memorials may be given to the Lois Trimble Memorial Fund. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fouth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 ColonialChapels.com.
Earl D. Nelson (Doug)
Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 221 S. Jackson Ave. Eagle Grove, Iowa. Father Nils Hernandez will be officiating. A family burial will take place at the Goldfield Cemetery with military honors presented by the Goldfield American Legion. A visitation will take place Thursday, April 11 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the church. A rosary will begin at 3:45 p.m. Visitation will continue on one hour prior to the service on Friday. Those wishing to express their sympathies in memorials may direct them to the family, 123 Country Club Drive, Belmond, IA 50421. Earl Douglas Nelson, son of Earl H. and Ethel (Attebury) Nelson, was born July 21, 1923, in Goldfield. He graduated from Goldfield High school in 1941. Doug attended Eagle Grove Junior College, and then attended Buena Vista College for a short period until being enlisted in the United States Army. On Aug. 17, 1942 Doug married Mildred Ann Plunkett at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. This union was blessed with seven children. In 1943 Doug joined the Army and in January 1946 Doug was discharged honorably. Doug was stationed in numerous locations including Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with the Signal Corps and served in China with his unit the 36th Flight Control Squadron of the U.S. Air Force where he received the Bronze Star. After his military tenure, Doug worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in egg inspections at Manning, Iowa, then farmed in Goldfield. Doug then worked for Standard Oil Tank Wagon Service as an agent. He then progressed as a Jobber owner of Nelson Petroleum Products. Doug retired in 1982, after selling his business which he built from scratch. Doug continued to stay busy in his community after retirement with numerous different groups and organizations including his cherished American Legion Post No. 370 in Goldfield, where he was a member of most of his life. Doug was a member of the China, Burma and India Association where he attended meetings. Doug served on Goldfield City Council, Parish Council member for the Sacred Heart Church and on the school board for Goldfield School. He was president of the low-income housing project for several years. Doug enjoyed raising animals, especially his standard poodle Lute. Doug was an avid sports fan, enjoying every game he could, rooting for his favorite team, the Iowa Hawkeyes. His favorite sport was basketball. In high school Doug’s nickname was Sparky because he was the teams’ sparkplug. Doug adored waking up to the open waters at their northern cabin at Lake Borden, Minnesota He found great joy in being one with nature fishing in the great outdoors. He enjoyed having social events with all of his friends and family. In 1969 Doug and Millie built a home on the south end of Lake Cornelia turning that into their dream. Doug loved to have fun and joke around, he enjoyed every day of his life, he even proved this by water skiing on his 70th birthday on Lake Cornelia. Doug loved times spent golfing. He often times could be found with his great circle of friends at the Oakridge Golf Course in Goldfield on men’s night playing a round of golf. Doug was a kind-hearted, loving person at heart he was a loved son and son-in-law and enjoyed uniting with the sick and elderly. His personality was full of warmth for his fellow mankind and beloved family. His cherished memories and lasting love will carry on in the hearts and minds of his family. Including his wife of over 70 years, Millie Nelson (Belmond); children Kathleen Nelson (Belmond), Michael (Kaaren) Nelson (Bettendorf), Susan (Dan) Girard (Belmond), Thomas (Rick Goodhead) Nelson (Tulsa, Okla.), Geoffrey (Barb) Nelson (Bettendorf), Gregory (Cathy) Nelson (Davenport), Scott (Monica) Nelson (Davenport); grandchildren Kara (Fred) Vitt, Dana (Justin) Holstein, Chad (Meredith) Lenning, Mathew (Barbara) Lenning, Melissa (Tim) Slapnicher, Mark (Stacy) Lenning, Collin Nelson, Seth Nelson, Blake Nelson, Brett Nelson; Great Grandchildren Kailey, Bryce, Zane Vitt; Jacob and Olivia Holstein; Malia, Micah and Amara Slapnicher; Carter and Grant Lenning; Elizabeth and Natalee Lenning; Dylan and Ellie Lenning. Doug was preceded in death by his parents Earl H. and Ethel Mae; brother Marshall Nelson and wife Lucille; sister Pauline Graves and husband Bud. Andrews Funeral Home Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474. Curtis L. Leidal Northwood — Curtis L. Leidal left this life to join his beloved Luella on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood with the Rev. Judy Converse officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be Saturday, April 13, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Curtis was born July 31, 1917, on a farm near London, Minnesota The third child of Albert and Laura Leidal, he was baptized in the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in July 1932. He attended rural Freeborn County School District Number 125, graduating from the eighth grade in 1932, and married Luella Holstad on Sept. 21, 1940. Curtis worked as a farmer until 1966, then as an insurance agent. He graduated from Hamilton Business College and worked as Worth County Treasurer, bookkeeper, and agent for the Iowa Revenue Department. After retiring, Curtis and Luella enjoyed traveling and spending time with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Curtis was preceded in death by his wife, Luella; and his daughters, LaVerne and Karen; his parents; his siblings: Anna, Clara, Glen, Quentin, and Kermit. He is survived by three children and spouses: LeRoy and Lonna (Hoel) Leidal, Kathy and Tom Christianson, and Kevin and Becky (Schmitt) Leidal; son-in-law Ken Fredrickson; 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Northwood Public Library or your charity of choice. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites. com. Leone V. Depping LATIMER — Leone V. Depping, 96, of Madrid, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at the Madrid Home for the Aging. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday April 12, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Pastor Lindsey Braun will officiate. Burial will take place in the Alexander Cemetery east of Alexander. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com. Vicky Karen (Proctor) Dokken
A celebration of life service for Vicky will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. There will be a private family committal service following the service in the Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Kensett. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church. Vicky Karen (Proctor) Dokken was born on Aug. 6, 1944, in Mason City, the daughter of Vernon and Helen (Avery) Proctor. Vicky was baptized in 1944, and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in 1958, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. Vicky grew up in Mason City with her two sisters and one brother, and graduated from Mason City High School in 1962, with a scholarship to college. Vicky also graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City with an A.A. degree and earned her nursing degree also from NIACC. Vicky met her husband, George Melvin Dokken in Aug. 1962, and was united in marriage on May 2, 1964, in Albert Lea, Minnesota Leap year played a big part in their lives; in the year they were born, married and two of their children’s births. They had Darin in 1968, Jonathan in 1972, and Kimberly in 1975. Vicky was a secretary for Smith & Douglas Seed Company in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and then a secretary for a foundry before having children. They lived in Armstrong, Minnesota, until 1976, before moving to Kensett, to the Dokken family farm. In 1979, she got a job as a librarian aid at the Elementary School in Northwood where she worked for fourteen years. After receiving her LPN, she worked for various nursing homes before she retired. Vicky enjoyed going to movies with her children and sisters. Sci-fi was her favorite kind of movie to watch. She loved reading books and baking pies. Vicky always loved cats, especially Siamese cats. She had six Siamese cats in her lifetime. She loved life and had a contagious laugh that would make you laugh whether you wanted to or not. Vicky always made everyone that came to visit feel welcomed and at ease. Vicky especially loved being a grandma and it showed on how she interact with her grandchildren; whether getting on her hands and knees to play whatever game when they were toddlers, taking her grandchildren to the park, school events, and to the swimming pool. George and Vicky would go camping and fishing with family in Waterville, Minnesota They made many trips to Canada to go fishing, too. They enjoyed playing cards with the neighbors and had an annual soup meal at their house following the Christmas program at Elk Creek Lutheran Church. Where she got her energy we don’t know. There was never a time she wasn’t on the go and making people smile. She loved to walk with friends, family, and her favorite dog, Bear. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, George: sons, Darin (Janelle) and their children; DeeDee and Samantha; Jonathan (Sarah) and their children, Viola and Alexander; and daughter, Kimberly (Jennifer). Also left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Vada (Erling) Myli, Voni (Larry) Frisch; brother, Kurt (Lori) Proctor and their families; George’s family, Mary (Merle) Klinge, Hazel Erickson, James (Arlis) Dokken, Truman (Donna) Dokken, Donald (LaVonne) Dokken, Wilford (Karen) Dokken, Donna Dokken, Rueben Dokken, Juanita (Dutch) Bolinger and their families; as well as many other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; one niece and one great nephew. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com. Velma P. Severson FOREST CITY — Velma P. Severson, 95 of Forest City, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home; 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Martha Hartkopp POPEJOY — Martha Hartkopp, 78, of Popejoy, died on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Eldora Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, April 10, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Posted on 10 April 2013 by Marie Thompson
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MASON
CITY — Jean L. Boomhower, 89, of Mason
City, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at
the Good Shepherd Health Center.
HAMPTON
— Leonard G. Olk, age 81, of Hampton
passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, at
the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
ROCKWELL
— Wilma “Jean” Scholl, 89, of Rockwell,
passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013, at
Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
BELMOND
— Frances Berns, age 78, of Belmond
passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, at
the Iowa Specialty Hospital of Belmond
Mason
City — David “Homer” H. Worthy, 54, of
Mason City, Iowa, died unexpectedly
Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa. 
HAMPTON
— Donald William Koch, 90, of Hampton,
Iowa, formerly of Latimer, Iowa, passed
away on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the
Franklin General Hospital in Hampton,
Iowa. 
KANAWHA,
Iowa — Robert Schroeder, 85, of Kanawha
passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013,
at the Kanawha Community Center.
PLYMOUTH
— George Lynn Perry Sr., 64, of
Plymouth, Iowa, passed away at his home,
surrounded by his loving family while
fighting a courageous battle with
cancer, on April 4, 2013. He went home
to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
MASON
CITY — Andrew “Andy” Mauricio Jr., 58,
of Mason City, passed away on Thursday,
April 4, 2013, at the Veterans Hospital
in Des Moines, Iowa. 
Mason
City
NORTHWOOD
— Vicky Karen (Proctor) Dokken, 68,
Northwood, died Monday, April 8, 2013,
at the Good Shepherd Health Center,
Mason City.
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