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Calvin Brizzi Ackley — Calvin Brizzi, 96, of Ackley, died on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church on Friday. The Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley is in charge of arrangements, 641-847-2333. Ruth Sheehan CLARION – Ruth Sheehan, 98, of Clarion died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Ruth Sheehan will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 201 Third Ave. N.E., in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Ave. E., in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Thursday. Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Ave. E., Clarion IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com. Orville Beenken ALGONA — Orville Beenken, 86, of Algona, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society- Algona. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Bancroft. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Community Chapel in Lakota with the Rev. Jerry Miller and the Rev. Ronald Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard. Oakcrest Funeral Services, Bancroft, 515-885-2521, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Timothy W. Tidwell
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, April 16, at Altoona Regular Baptist Church, 803 Third Avenue S.W., in Altoona, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Deacon’s Care Fund at A.R.B.C. Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.HamiltonsFuneral Home.com. Betty Meyer Hampton — Betty Meyer, 83, of Hampton, died Sunday at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa. Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp will be officiating. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes, Hampton, 641-456-3232, is handling arrangements. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com. David C. Odegaard Prior Lake, MinnESOTA — David C. Odegaard, 82, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on April 12, 2013, at the Edina Care Facility in Edina, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, April 16, at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. S. Burnsville, Minnesota A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to service. Interment is at Fort Snelling National Cemetery immediately following the service. Dave is survived by wife Billie June; children Pamela (Steve) Strathman, Debra (Pat) Knaeble, Brent Odegaard and Jack (Joyce) Odegaard; grandchildren Mike, Ben, Ashley, Sam, Megan, Jayne, Max, Tom, Lindsay and Callie; brother Gerald (Avis) Odegaard; sister Geraldine Wick. Condolences may be sent to the Odegaard Family at 17469 Deerfield Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372. White Funeral Home, Burnsville, 952-894-5080, www.whitefuneralhomes.com. Theodore F. Kehm
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, Mason City, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating. Interment will take place in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be given in Ted’s name to the First United Methodist Church, KCMR or Hospice of North lowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Theodore (Ted) F. Kehm was born on Jan. 19, 1938, to Warren Dale and Genevieve (Bloxham) Kehm in Mason City. He attended school in Mason City and Waldorf College in Forest City. He completed his education by attending Mason City Junior College/North Iowa Area Community College, where he earned his journeyman’s electrician’s license. He married his wife Gaye Hanson on December 12, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota To this union four sons were born, Richard, Dwight, John and Jeffrey. Ted was an electrician for over 55 years, owning his own electrical contracting business for 35 years, Kehm Electric. He and his wife were also in the retail business for 20 years in Hampton, having owned and operated the Ben Franklin-Coast to Coast and Gaye’s Hallmark-Clothing Quarters. In both Mason City and Hampton, he was involved with youth baseball. In Mason City, he was involved with the Knights of Columbus baseball program. He was a Little League coach for many years and then was the Pony League Supervisor. In Hampton, he was awarded the Distinguished Service award in 1976 for his contributions to the lighting of the youth baseball diamond. In years past, Ted enjoyed playing golf and going on his annual fishing trip with friends to Canada. He was an avid Hawkeye football fan. He and his wife enjoyed their frequent trips to the prairies and mountains of Montana to visit family. They also spent several winters in Florida. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City where he served on the Board of Trustees. Ted is survived by his wife, Gaye, his sons Richard (Lydia) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dwight (Barb) of Mason City, John (Cindy) of Forest City, Iowa, and Jeffrey (Jan) of Mason City; ten grandchildren, Joshua, Kelly and Derek of Scottsdale, Joseph (Michele) of Forest City, Christopher (Jayleen), Hillary (Tony), and Alexander of Mason City, Gunner (Brittlyn), Spencer and Sawyer of Mason City; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack (Judy) of Scottsdale, and a special nephew, Michael (Laura) Davis and their children of Waverly, his brothers-in-law, Clifford (Charlotte) Hanson of Chester, Mont., Ronald (Sharlene) Hanson of Havre, Mont., and sister-in-law Julie (David) Larson of Anoka, Minnesota, and many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the USA. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, his father Dale in 1947, his mother in 1986, his sister Sally Davis in 2001, and a niece Michele in 1972. Also his parents-in-law Clifford and Mildred Hanson of Chester, Mont. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the Good Shepherd for the care that was given to Ted. Jackie (Jack) L. Burgess Mason City — Jackie (Jack) L. Burgess, of Mason City, died Monday, April 15, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.
Lawrence Herbert Riedel
He grew up near Burt and graduated from the Burt High School in 1938. Following graduation, he worked on farms in the area before being drafted into the military. Lawrence served in the United States Army in the 43rd Combat Engineers division during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge in November of 1946, he returned to the Algona area. On July 20, 1947, Lawrence was united in marriage to Ruth McFarland at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. After their marriage they lived in Algona where Lawrence worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for the next 36 years, retiring in December of 1982. Following retirement, they enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandkids and great-grandkids, woodworking, especially making picture frames and clocks. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the VFW Post No. 2541. Lawrence died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the North Iowa Hospice Muse Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City. He was 92. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Riedel of Algona; daughters, Linda and LeRoy Wolf of Forest City; Bettie and Roger Ditsworth of Bancroft; grandchildren, Scott (Barb) Wolf, Jason Wolf; Kelly, Lisa and Mark (Jen) Ditsworth; great-grandchildren, Justin and Emily Wolf; Anthony, Brianna, Crystal, Zach, Korey and Zoe Ditsworth. Also surviving are a sister, Laura (Duane) Johnson of Ledyard; brother, Stanley (Selma) Riedel of Rowan and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marjorie Zeimet. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, April 16, from 4 until 8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Reverend Dr. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services, Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Posted on 16 April 2013 Florence H. Kelly
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the Christian Church, 102 North Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with Pastor Glen E. Bandel officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock Grove Cemetery, rural Nora Springs. A public viewing will be held tonight, Wednesday evening, April 17, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, and will resume one hour prior to Florence’s service at the church. Florence Helen Robertson was born on Oct. 20, 1918, in Floyd County, the daughter of Edwin L. and Eslie (Scofield) Robertson. She attended and graduated from Nora Springs High School. In July of 1936, Florence was united in marriage to John Clifford Kelly in Nora Springs. This union would be blessed with four children: Frances, John, Thomas, and Anthony. For 25 years, Florence worked as a seamstress for Mode-O-Day in Mason City, until her retirement in 1983. She was active within the Amalgamated Lady Garment Workers Union as shop steward, vice president and president of the local. She was also a proud supporter of the Democratic Party. Throughout the years Florence enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, and crocheting, she crocheted afghans for all of her grandchildren and receiving blankets for her great-grandchildren. In addition, she enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and spending time outdoors. Florence cherished the time spent with her family and her beloved toy poodle, Buddy. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church in Nora Springs. Those grateful in sharing in her life are her children, Frances (Jesse) Herrera, Carnation, Wash-ington, John (Shirley) Kelly, Charles City, Thomas Kelly, Nora Springs, and Anthony Kelly and Frank Morgan, Smithtown, New York; grandchildren, Teri Herrera, Jeff (Karen) Herrera, Pamela (John) Tucker, Patricia (Jeff) Cash, Brett (Kathy) Kelly, Bryan (Christine) Kelly, Blaine (Ginny) Kelly, Cynthia Kelly, Kyle (Laura) Kelly, and Mykayla Wilson; 18 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Eugene LaCoste; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended relatives. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Clifford Kelly; and sisters, Mabel McManus and Blanche LaCoste. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs. 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com. Teresa (Red) Ann Mustain MASON CITY — In loving memory of Teresa (Red) Ann Mustain, 57, who passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2013, in Mason City. She was surrounded by family. Teresa was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on Dec. 30, 1955, to Dale and Louise Mustain. She grew up in Mason City. She moved to Sheffield in 1978 where she raised her two living daughters. Teresa earned her GED and went on to earn her associate’s degree in nursing at North Iowa Area Community College. She worked as a registered nurse until her health prohibited her from working. Teresa was kind, caring and had a huge heart. Her door was always open. She especially loved animals and has rescued many birds, cats and dogs over the years. She also greatly enjoyed her fish aquariums. Teresa had a green thumb and enjoyed growing house plants and gardening. She was artistic and created beautiful projects and won awards for her crewel embroidery. She had a passion for collecting anything fantasy — especially dragons and wizards. She loved music and had the entire collection of Moody Blues. Teresa is survived by her life partner and friend of many years — David Francis; their children — daughters Amanda (Derek) Kammrad; Starr (Doug) Hartnett; and Savanah (Mike) Ruhnke; son Shawn Francis (Ashley); mother — Louise Mustain; sisters Carol (Dick) Feistel and Diane Mustain; brother Keith (Colleen) Mustain; grandchildren — Tjaden, Cortlyn, Kaeleah, Cody, Alexander, Qhorin, Sebastian, Maxton, Sydney and Londynn; nieces and nephews — Kacyah, Jacoby, Reese, Martez, Airika, Dalyn, Aaron, Ariyana and Mason. She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Mustain, her brother, David, and her daughter, Laura. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield. In lieu of flowers, there is a memorial fund set up at the Wells Fargo Bank. MaryAnn Fisher IONIA — MaryAnn Fisher, 78, of Ionia, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, April 19, 2013 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the MaryAnn Fisher Memorial Fund. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com. Doris I. Schreck HAMPTON — Doris I. Schreck, 83, of Hampton, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at her home in Hampton. Funeral service will be Friday, April 19, at noon at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Hampton. Burial will be in the Rowan Cemetery. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes, Hampton, 641-456-3232. Jack L. Burgess
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with Maj. Vickie Cole from the Salvation Army officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, where full military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans. Robert W. “Bob” Mock Clear Lake — Robert W. “Bob” Mock, 78, Clear Lake died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Per Bob’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fouth St., Clear Lake, with Interim Pastor Kirk Wilke officiating. Bob and his wife, Joann will be laid to rest together at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where full military funeral honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans. The family will greet friends from 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Calvin H. Eden WODEN — Calvin H. Eden, 88, of Woden died Tuesday, April 16, 2012, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at the First Presbyterian Church in Woden with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden with military rites by the Woden Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Melissa Leslie CHARLES CITY —Melissa Leslie, 44, of Charles City, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at her home. Funeral services for Melissa Leslie will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date in Alcock Cemetery, rural Fredericka. Friends may call an hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home. 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. Posted on 17 April 2013
Robert W. “Bob” Mock Per Bob’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Bob’s life will be held AT 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Interim Pastor Kirk Wilke officiating. Bob and his wife, Joann will be laid to rest together at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where full military funeral honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa. Robert William Mock, son of George and Lydia Falke Mock, was born July 21, 1934, in Creighton, Neb. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in Bazile Mills. He grew up and received his education in the Creighton area. He started working for the Chicago and North Western railroad in October of 1951 as a construction lineman in the telecommunications department in Redfield, South Dakota Bob was inducted in to the Army in April of 1957 where he served in the special services with the 169th Signal Company stationed at White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico. He was released from active duty in April of 1959 and returned to work with the railroad. In October of 1961, he was united in marriage to Joann Vander Waal in Volga, South Dakota, and in the same month was called back to active duty and served with the 140th Signal Battalion during the Berlin Crisis. He was honorably discharged in October of 1962. During his 39 year career with the railroad, he and his family lived in Wall Lake, Arlington Heights, Ill., Mason City, Batavia, Ill., Boone and Geneva, Ill. He retired from the railroad in November of 1990 in Chicago as System Manager of Communication Facili-ties. In February of 1991, they moved to Watertown, South Dakota, and in 1996 moved to Clear Lake. After his retirement, he was self-employed as a private consultant in the telecommunication industry for over seven years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, playing cribbage and spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Bob was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. He will be missed by his children, Debra (Tim) Lindner, Ankeny, and Richard (Tina) Mock, Forest City; five grandchildren, Manda Clark, Alex Thompson, Anna Thompson, Elijah Mock and Georgia Mock; sisters, Mrs. Ella Mae Jensen, Neligh, Nebraska, Joan (Vernon) Hansen, Norfolk, Nebraska, and Connie Mock, Creighton, Nebraska, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joann, and one brother, James Mock. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Evelyn R. Nott
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St., Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jim Beranek. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church in the fellowship hall and again one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be at a later date in Sunnyside Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Trinity United Methodist Church or the Cancer Fund. Condolences and messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Born Evelyn Ruth, the daughter of Clarence B. and Ruth S. “Keller” Montgomery on Sept. 16, 1926, on a farm in rural Bremer County near Waverly, Iowa, she is the last of four children. She graduated with the class of 1946 from Waverly High School. She first was employed as a waitress at Roy’s Place in Waverly but then went on a blind date and soon fell in love with her future husband, Warren. They met during the war while he was on leave and corresponded over the next several years until his discharge. They were united in marriage on August 11, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union was born two sons. For all of her life they were residents of Charles City except for two years when they were in Wisconsin. Evelyn was employed in the payroll department of the Oliver plant, as a desk clerk at the Lamplighter Motel and finished her careers in 1989 from Kmart, after eleven years working there. Evelyn was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she also taught Sunday School for many years and was a member of Trinity Shepherds and the UMW. She also served as a Den Mother for her son’s Cub Scout troop and was a caregiver for many children. Evelyn and Warren loved to travel and some of their favorite places were Lake Pepin, Minnesota, Colorado, and several trips to Tucson, Arizona, to visit with their son while he lived there. She loved music and played the accordion in her early years, did handwork, made religious bookmarks and was a fanatic Hawkeye fan. Being a cancer survivor she was often a worker and participant in the Relay for Life. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Warren, just three short months of their 67th anniversary. She also leaves behind her two sons, Jerald and his wife Marlene of Nashua, and Allan and his wife Patricia of Golden Valley, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, Jaclyn Nott, Erin Nott, Josefina Nott, Michael Nott, Esperanza Nott, Brent Brunner, Alissa (Darren) Pfannebecker and Jared (Valerie) Brunner; nine great-grandchildren, Alma, Ciara, Alan, Hana, Ava, Ian, Mason, Dylon and Emmylou. Her parents, an infant sister, her sister Eleanor Baumgartner and brother Eldon Montgomery preceded Evelyn in death. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com. Robert George Riehm St. Ansgar — Robert George Riehm, 69, from Ames, formerly of Carpenter, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar. Arrangements are incomplete with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com. Marian B. Mains Wesley — Marian B. Mains, 88, of Wesley died Tuesday at the Algona Manor Care Center. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 480 N. Main St., Britt, with Pastor Greg Baum officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Wesley and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-679-4453. Janice Waddingham Thornton — Janice Waddingham, 72, of Thornton, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey with the Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Interment will be at the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton. Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com. James C. Veldhouse Corwith — James C. Veldhouse of Eloy, Arizona, formally of McHenry, Illinois, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Hospice of the Valley Lund Home in Gilbert, Arizona, with his family at his side after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A graveside inurnment will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at the Corwith Cemetery. His family will greet friends following the service at the Corwith Community Center. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Corwith in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. 515-583-2469. Juanita A. Oleson Dows — Juanita A. Oleson, 99, of Dows passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Wiseman Home in Williams. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at the Morgan United Methodist Church east of Dows. Pastor Judy Eilder will officiate. Burial will take place in the Morgan Township Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church. Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made in Juanita A. Oleson’s name to the donor’s choice. 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.
Calvin H. Eden
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden with military rites by the Woden Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Calvin Harvey Eden, the son of George and Jennie (Bruns) Eden, was born Nov. 21, 1924, on a farm near Woden. He attended Woden High School and helped his family on the farm. Calvin served his country during WW II in the U.S. Army, being stationed in Japan. Following his time in the service, he returned to Woden and farmed with his sister, Nettie. In 1984, Calvin and Nettie moved into Woden. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a church elder and was active on other church boards. Calvin is survived by two sisters, Delores Hansen and her husband, John, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Della Manning of Mesa, Arizona, and her special friend, Lyle Bunn; a sister-in-law, Darlene Eden Klasse of Forest City; and two nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Jeanette Mary Eden; sister, Nettie Eden; brothers, Harold Eden and Glen (Mary) Eden; and a brother-in-law, Curtis Post. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Eugene Blau Alexander — Eugene Blau, 82, formerly of Alexander, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at his home in Mesa, Arizona. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Alexander Cemetery east of Alexander. Pastor Art Zewert will officiate. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard. A time of fellowship will follow at the Alexander Community Center. Services are under the direction of Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond. 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. James Roeder THOMPSON — James Roeder, 64, of Thompson passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, at his home in Thompson surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First Street N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858. Posted on 18 April 2013 Norman D. Taylor Hanlontown —Norman D. Taylor, 61, Hanlontown, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 ColonialChapels.com. Wayne E. Casper Mason City — Wayne E. Casper, 73, of Mason City passed away peacefully at his home in Mason City on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Lois Irene Weiland HAMPTON — Lois Irene Weiland, 88, of Hampton, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 22, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at a later date. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Clarice “Cree” Elbert WHITTEMORE — Clarice “Cree” Elbert, 87, of Whittemore, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Visitation will be Friday, April 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Whittemore. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whittemore with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services – Whittemore, 515-884-2246, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Duane Robbins CHARLES CITY — Duane Robbins, 65, of Charles City, died April 17, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the church an hour prior to the service. 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. William R. “Bill” Vavrik
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church, 569 Main Ave. N., Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday. William “Bill” was born April 3, 1949, in Britt, to Robert Vavrik Sr. and Marie (Bragg) Vavrik. Bill attended Britt schools, graduating from Britt High School in 1967. Bill worked as a carpenter in his younger days, learning the trade from his dad. Bill had many different jobs throughout his younger years, with the most recent being at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. Bill married Bonnie Pletcher on April 21, 1978, at the United Methodist church in Britt. They spent their entire married life in Britt. Bill was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor. He enjoyed watching westerns and spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all. Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Britt; daughter Kristie (Rodney) Crowder of Britt and their children: Christopher Ramos of Camp Pendleton, California, Hailey Crowder of Britt, Joshua Crowder of Mason City, and Jacob Crowder of Mason City; sister, Kathy (John) Francis of Britt; two brothers: Tom (Diane) Vavrik of Texas and Daniel Vavrik of Minnesota; mother-in-law, Vivian Pletcher; sisters and brothers-in-law: Linda Hildman of Britt, John Pletcher (Darlene Weber) of Britt, Connie Pletcher of Britt, Ron (Lilia) Pletcher of San Jose, California; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Vavrik, Jr.; father-in-law, Donald Pletcher; sister-in-law, Diane Eisenman. www.ewingfh.com. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839. Norman Watson CHARLES CITY — Norman Watson, 88, of Charles City, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Per Norman’s request no services are being planned at this time. 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. Janice Waddingham
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey with the Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Interment will be at the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton. Janice Waddingham was born Dec. 13, 1939, in Belmond, the daughter of Louis and Kate (Koenen) Meinders. She attended and graduated from Meservey High School. On Dec. 9, 1960, Janice was united in marriage with Tom Waddingham at First Reformed Church in Meservey. Tom served in the U.S. Army for the first few years of their marriage; they resided in Tacoma, Washingt6on, where he was stationed. In 1962 they returned to Meservey and then Thornton, where together they farmed and raised their family. Janice had a strong love of her family and faith. She held several offices in the church women’s groups and was active with church activities and singing. She loved music and her life on the farm. An accomplished seamstress Janice made many formal dresses and garments for her girls and friends. Janice was also a member of the Meservey Legion Auxiliary. Cherishing her memory are her husband of 52 years, Tom, daughters: Paige (Brad) Warren, Cincinnati; Kendra (Scott) Pottebaum, Pleasant Hill; Sarah (Travis) Statlander, Overland Park, Kansas; six grandchildren: Kolby, Kade, Zachary, Katie, Reghan and Gavin. Janice is preceded in death by her parents and grandson Tyson Warren. Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.
Robert George Riehm AMES — Robert George Riehm, 69, of Ames and formerly of Carpenter, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar, Iowa. The family is planning a private family service. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements. Robert was born on June 8, 1943, in Mason City, to O.K. and Laura (McPeak) Riehm. He graduated from the Carpenter High School, Carpenter, in 1961. He joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country for 25 years. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and canning. He had fond memories of playing near Deer Creek. Robert was a member of the Walter T. Ennenberg Post No. 358 of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents and grand parents; three brothers-in-law, Al Levenhagen, Bill Harrington and Melvin Wilde; one sister-in-law, Beverly Riehm. Robert is survived by a son, Robert G. Riehm II of Scottsdale, Arizona; daughter Jolie S. Riehm of Denver, Colorado; one brother, Glenn Riehm of Apache Junction, Arizona; five sisters, Beverly Levenhagen of Mason City, Shirley Wilde of Osage, Marilyn Harrington of Mason City, Barbara (Bill) DeKruif of Garner, and Marlys (Aaron) Thurnau of St. Ansgar.; and many nieces and nephews. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920. www.schroederandsites.com. Mary K. Stricker Mason City — Mary K. Stricker, 71, of Mason City, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Mary K. Stricker 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. Posted on 19 April 2013 Lloyd
Boehnen
Funeral services will be today, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 1 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell. Military graveside services will be in Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Friday evening with a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service at the Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell. Lloyd L. Boehnen passed on April 16, 2013, peacefully, in hospice care and in the loving company of his wife, Doris, and daughter, Vikki, in Boca Raton. The cause of death is described as typical complications associated with old age. Lloyd was 89 years old and had experienced an increasing number of medical setbacks during the past few years. Lloyd was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on January 29, 1924, and lived in Mitchell until the 1970s. After graduating from Notre Dame High School, where he was a captain of the school’s first undefeated football team, he attended Creighton University, but soon left college to join the Marines during World War II, where he served in the South Pacific. Upon being discharged after the war, he married Mary Elizabeth (“Betty”) Buche and returned to Mitchell to start a family, ultimately including three children, David, Vikki and Daniel. In Mitchell, Lloyd took over the Boehnen Oil Company business started by his father and mother, Leo and Elsie (Oberembt) Boehnen, and successfully grew the business until, by the early 1960s, it was the largest independent wholesale oil jobber operation in the State of South Dakota, and Lloyd was elected President of the South Dakota Independent Oil Jobber’s Association. In 1983, during Mitchell’s Centennial Celebration, Lloyd Boehnen donated money to create the original museum structure at the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village Site, which today remains an important Mitchell tourist attraction supported by his family. Also, in 1990, Lloyd endowed a permanent scholarship fund at his beloved University of Notre Dame. Lloyd never attended the school, but was a devoted subway alum and, in 1966, took the entire undefeated Notre Dame High School football team on a trip to see the undefeated University of Notre Dame football team defeat Navy in South Bend. All of the Notre Dame scholarships endowed by Lloyd are designated for the benefit of students from the Mitchell area or, alternatively, South Dakota generally. To date, more than 35 students from Mitchell and South Dakota have been able to attend the University of Notre Dame as a result of Lloyd’s charity. He has also donated money to the Mitchell Development Corp, the Community Foundation, The Abbott House and the Mitchell Foundation for Catholic Education. In 1991, Lloyd married Doris M. Boehnen, and the couple has been living in Boca Raton. He is survived by his wife, Doris, and his three children, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Lloyd’s name either to the Mitchell Foundation for Catholic Education or to the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village.
Marlin Burton Hagen A funeral service for Marlin will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, Saturday, April 20, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown. Visitation will be held from 5-7 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. Marlin Burton Hagen was born on March 9, 1928, in Hanlontown, the son of Martin and Ida (Smeby) Hagen. Marlin was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills. He attended Hanlontown community school, graduating from Hanlontown High School in 1946. Marlin was inducted into the Army on Jan. 19, 1951, in Northwood and served his country honorably and faithfully in the Korean Conflict with the Fifth Army Infantry until his honorable discharge on Oct. 20, 1952. He was united in marriage to Donna Paulson on May 13, 1951, at the Lime Creek Lutheran Church, rural Emmons, Minnesota, and to this marriage three children were born, Michael, Debra and Lisa. In 1953, he began his career in farming and farmed for 45 years, 38 years in the Hanlontown area, and after his retirement from farming they moved to Northwood in 1998. While he was farming, Marlin worked for Deluxe Manufacturing in Mason City and Lake Mills for 17 years, and after his retirement he worked for the Worth County Conservation Commission for six years. Marlin loved farming, the outdoors, John Deere tractors and loved to volunteer at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, and the Northwood Lions Club. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and served on the church council, Northwood Lions Club and Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post 6779 of Northwood. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Donna Hagen of Northwood; his son, Michael (Bonnie) Hagen of Hanlontown; and their children, Ryan (Sarah) Hagen, Lindsey Hagen and Kyle Harrison, Christopher (Ami) Hagen, and Taylor Hagen; daughter, Debra (Jon) Morse of Anchorage, Alaska, and their children, Holly (Aaron) Johanknecht, Cory Morse and Matthew (Cheyenne) Morse; and daughter, Lisa Hagen of Northwood; his great-grandchildren, Ella and Avery Johanknecht, Cole and Hailey Hagen, and Adli Hagen; his brother, Raymond (Lavonne) Hagen of Forest City; his sisters-in-law, Avis, Gloria and Clarice Hagen; as well as many nieces, nephews, many other extended family members and friends. Marlin was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Eldon, Irvin and Harold Hagen; and his nephew, Terry Hagen. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com. Maxine L. Madetzke Titonka — Maxine L. Madetzke died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Titonka Care Center at the age of 87. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota with the Rev. Dr. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Cemetery, Stevens. Her family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka in charge of arrangements. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-928-2735. Betty Nall Corwith — Betty Nall, 82, of Corwith, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Visitation will be Sunday, April 21, 2013, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Corwith Community Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Corwith Community Center with the Rev. Beatrice Kinzler officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Corwith, 515-583-2469, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Melba E. Borchardt
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., today, Saturday, April 20, at United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerry Swanberg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Melba Elaine Fox Borchardt was born on July 4, 1933, in her grandmother Fox’s house in Forest City, to Mearle and Evelyne (Reed) Fox. She started kindergarten in 1938 in Forest City and graduated from Forest City High School in 1951. Melba attended Waldorf College for one year, then taught in country schools four years. She returned to Waldorf College and graduated in 1957. In 1963, Melba received a B.A. degree from Luther College. Her teaching career at Twin River Community School started in 1957 and ended 30 years later with her retirement in 1987. She taught sixth grade in Ottosen and later fifth- and sixth-grade language and social studies in Livermore. On June 17, 1973, she married Galen Borchardt in the United Methodist Church in Forest City. They made their home in Livermore for the next fifteen years. Melba retired from teaching school in 1987 and moved to Forest City where she and her husband completed building their home on West Halverson Street. Melba was a 64-year member of the United Methodist Church in Forest City and was a member of the Winnebago Election Board. Galen and Melba belonged to the Winnebago County Cousins. For years, they delivered clothes to needy people. They also worked at Sharing and Caring Hands, a shelter in Minneapolis where she helped preparing a meal and serving it. Melba is survived by her husband, Galen. She was preceded in death by her parents; a half brother and sister-in-law, Delbert and Marge Fox. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Virgil G. Heitz
Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. today, Saturday, April 20, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City, in care of Virgil Heitz, 3011 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64108. Virgil was born on November 19, 1953, the son of Glenn and Darlene Heitz, in Charles City, Iowa. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and from the Baptist Hospital Respiratory Care Program. Virgil worked as a respiratory therapist at area hospitals. He began working at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, where he met and worked with his wife, Linda and her mother, Maurine. He worked at Trinity for 20 years. While at Trinity Hospital, Virgil also worked with patients at Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City, which was across the street from the hospital. He later worked as director of the department for Overland Park Regional Hospital and Menorah Medical Center. He touched the lives of many people and patients throughout his professional career. He was a great teacher and mentor to other Respiratory Therapists in the area. His children, Derek and Monica, will always be with Virgil’s spirit. He loved and cherished them more than we can know. Virgil was closest to heaven when on a stream fly fishing; it was a spiritual time for him. Virgil is finally at peace. He was a wonderful person who touched many lives with his gentle spirit and unmatched wit. He was a great teacher, mentor, father, and husband who will be deeply missed by those who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Derek and wife Carri; daughter, Monica and friend Rob; two sisters, Carol Schmidt and husband Bill; Jeanine Tudor and husband Joe; brother, Randy Heitz and wife Marilyn; and his parents. Condolences may be left for the family at www.muehlebachchapel.com. Posted on 20 April 2013 by Marie Thompson
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DES
MOINES — Timothy W. Tidwell, of Des
Moines, Iowa, husband of April Humburg
Tidwell, and son-in-law of Ray and
Gloria Humburg, Clear Lake, Iowa, passed
away Friday, April 12, 2013. 
ALGONA
— Lawrence Herbert Riedel was born July
17, 1920, in Burt, Iowa, the son of
Waldemar and Martha (Rath) Riedel.
NORA
SPRINGS — Florence H. Kelly, 94, of Nora
Springs, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City. 
CLEAR
LAKE — Robert W. “Bob” Mock, 78, Clear
Lake, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City. 
CHARLES
CITY —Evelyn R. Nott 86, of Charles
City, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at
Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles
City. 
WODEN
— Calvin H. Eden, 88, of Woden died
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the Westview
Care Center in Britt. 
BRITT
— William R. “Bill” Vavrik, 64, of
Britt, passed away Wednesday, April 17,
2013, at Hancock County Memorial
Hospital in Britt surrounded by his
family following a courageous battle
with cancer. 
NORTHWOOD
— Marlin Burton Hagen, 85, Northwood,
formerly of Hanlontown, died Tuesday,
April 16, 2013, at the Lutheran
Retirement Home, surrounded by his
family. 
FOREST
CITY — Melba E. Borchardt, 79, of Forest
City, Iowa, died Thursday, April 18,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa
in Mason City. 
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