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Anna M. Neukert Mason City — Anna M. Neukert, 81, of Mason City, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Upon Anna’s wishes she was cremate and no services will be held at this time. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements; 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Robert H. Thorpe Centerton, Arkansas — Robert H. Thorpe, 94, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at New Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Centerton, Arkansas. Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Betty Lou Nall
As a young girl in 1938 she moved with her family to Britt where she attended school and graduated from the Britt High School in 1948. After her schooling she worked at the drug store in Britt. On Jan. 13, 1951, Betty was united in marriage to Richard Nall at the Baptist Church in Britt. After their marriage they lived and farmed west of Corwith. They raised their family on the farm and remained living there until moving into Corwith in 2001. Betty thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and following them in their activities. She also enjoyed painting, sewing, reading and gardening. Betty was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Corwith, teaching Sunday school and holding various other offices. Betty died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. She was 82. She is survived by her husband, Richard Nall of Corwith; children, Julie and husband Jon Wittmeier of LuVerne; Judy and husband Stephen Johnson of Hastings, Minnesota; Dwight Nall and wife Donna of Corwith; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; a sister, Cathern Meyer of Kanawha and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Joy and Jody Nall; a brother, John Adams, Jr. and a sister, Dorthy Gifford. Visitation will be today, Sunday, April 21, 2013, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Corwith Community Center in Corwith. Funeral services will be Monday, April 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Corwith Community Center with the Reverend Beatrice Kinzler officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Corwith, 515-583-2469, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Mary K. Stricker
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Sunday, April 21, 2013, 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 Mary K. Stricker was born Nov. 29, 1941, in International Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Maxwell C. and Kathryn (White) Brown. She grew up in Elmore, Minnesota, where she attended school. After graduation she attended St. Cloud’s Teacher’s College and also Mankato Community College, where she graduated. She moved to Mason City in 1961. She was united in marriage to Benny Stricker on Nov. 8, 1963, in Glenville, Minnesota. While living in Mason City she worked for the Hanford Inn, Farmer Opticians, Price Motors and lastly Principal Financial where she retired from in 2009. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Altar Guild. She loved to read, shopping trips, camping excursions and spending time with her dog, Bandit. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Allen and husband Don of Mason City; grandchildren, Avery and Kamryn Allen; step-children, Terry Stricker and wife Deanne of Elizabeth, Colorado, Cathy Parmer and husband Rod of Denver, Colorado, step-grandchildren Bryan Stricker and wife Kara, Benjamin Stricker and wife Linley, Carrie Stricker, Hilary Dempsey and husband Jack; and Julianne Wais and husband Dalton; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Thompson of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Jean Brown of Shakopee, Minnesota; brother, William Brown and wife Jackie of Park Rapids, Minnesota She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Benny in 2003; and one sister, Susan Gutzke. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Randy S. Tvedt BRITT — Randy S. Tvedt, 51, of Britt, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services for Randy Tvedt will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Wendell Miller HAMPTON — Wendell Miller, 78, of Hampton, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at his home in Hampton. Funeral services are pending with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com. Helen Liekweg SHEFFIELD — Helen Liekweg, 86, of Sheffield died Saturday, April 20, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield. Visitation will be held Monday, April 22. from 5 to 7 p.m. at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield. Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241, www.retzfh.com. Wayne H. Bang Forest City — Wayne H. Bang, 87, Forest City, Iowa, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Cox Medical Center, Branson, Missouri. He was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Joice, Iowa, son of Martin and Ada Nelson Bang. Wayne was a farmer who spent his winters in southern Missouri with his wife Dorothy. He loved to tinker with cars and tractors and enjoyed life. He was a member of the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in Forest City, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Forest City; one son, Steven Bang and wife Jonie of Lampe, Missouri; two daughters, Gloria Peterson and husband Marion of Aurora, Missouri, and Brenda Bartley and husband Scott of Pensacola, Florida; two brothers, Darrell Bang and wife Marilyn of Joice, and Darwin Bang and wife Thelma of Rochester, Minnesota; two sisters, Ardis Helland of Lewiston, Minnesota, and Hazel Monson of Mason City, Iowa; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held April 11 at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church of Forest City, Iowa with the Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. Posted on 21 April 2013 Dorothy Fuoss ALGONA — Dorothy Fuoss, 86, of Algona died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Algona Manor Care Center. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 23, 2013, from 4 until 8 p.m. with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father John Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Helen M. Liekweg
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sheffield. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Monday, April 22, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield. Helen Mae Louise Liekweg was born on April 30, 1926, to Ernest and Martha (Robeoltman) Kofoot in Armstrong, Iowa. She was baptized on June 20, 1926, and confirmed on May 12, 1940, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell. She graduated from Dougherty High School. Following high school, Helen worked in the drugstore in Sheffield for seven years. On January 16, 1952, Helen was united in marriage to August Liekweg at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell, Iowa. Following her marriage, she farmed with her husband on the family farm east of Sheffield. Helen and August had two children, Alberta and Gene. Following August’s death, Helen worked for Sukup Manufacturing for over 20 years. After she retired, she volunteered at the Sharing Shoppe in Sheffield and provided transportation to appointments for many of her friends. In her free time, Helen enjoyed crocheting and quilting, attending her grandchildren’s school and sports activities, and spending time tending to her flowers. Helen was also the family historian. Helen is survived by her daughter, Alberta (Robert) Christians, Swaledale, and son, Gene (Connie) Liekweg, Hampton; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Lisa) Christians, Altoona; Jennifer (Cory) Behr, Rockwell; and Jessica (Travis) Hurd, Mason City; great-grandchildren, Colin and Ian Christians, Carter and Brett Behr; Nolan Hurd and another great-grandchild soon to arrive; Hannah Jorgensen; brothers, Ralph (Jolene) Kofoot, Leo (Lorraine) Kofoot, Lyle (Beverly) Kofoot, Donald (Leone) Kofoot; sisters, Lucille (Marvin) Solberg, Donella Kline; brother-in-law, Richard (Peg) Liekweg; sisters-in-law, Hilda Mae Dhondt and Betty Liekweg; and Pearl Liekweg; and several nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, August; brother, Marvin Kofoot; niece, Bethany Kofoot; brother-in-law, James Kline; and sisters-in-law, BernaDean Kofoot and Mickey Kofoot. Wendell Henry Miller
He was born on May 19, 1934, in Hampton, Iowa, to Henry and Margaret (Uilk) Miller. Wendell attended rural country schools. He was united in marriage to Jo Ann Mullen on June 17, 1956, in Rockwell, Iowa. Wendell served his country in the United States Army. He owned and operated Miller Tractor Service in Hampton, which he started in 1970 and loved very dearly. Wendell was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, the Iowa Plowing Association Inc., the Cedar Valley Engine Club and the Antique Tractor Association. He was involved in Boy Scouts with his son for many years. Wendell loved being with his family on a boat on Clear Lake or on vacation. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing. Wendell loved anything and everything relating to tractors. Some of the many things included tractor rides, tractor pulls, plowing competitions, restoring antique tractors, his Massey-Harris tractors and driving tractors and pedal pulls during the Franklin County Fair. He was honored with being the grand marshal of the Franklin County Fair in 2003. Wendell is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Miller of Hampton; daughter, Lori Miller of Farnhamville; daughter Sandra and husband Mark Harrington of Plymouth; daughter Kim Miller of Hampton; son Kurt Miller of Gilbert, Arizona; grandson Kyle Harrington of Plymouth; granddaughter Kayla Harrington of Plymouth; grandson Alex Miller of Gilbert, Arizona; sister, Marlis Janssen of Adams, Minnesota; brother Gene and wife Sharon Miller of Latimer; sister-in-law, Beulah Curley; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Margaret; brother, Melvin (Dorothy); infant brother; mother-in-law Eugine Mullen; brothers-in-law, Robert Curley and Bill Janssen; sister-in-law; June Kidgell; and niece; Jacalyn Hartwigsen. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Michael Kearney officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com. Mary Daiker Greene — Mary Daiker, 80, of Greene died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with Pastor Ashok Patet presiding. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, with a public Scripture service at 7 p.m. Reid’s Funeral Chapel, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.
Joel Ebert Funeral services for Joel Ebert will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 121 Prospect Drive, Ackley. Prayer service and a video presentation will be from 6 until 6:30 p.m. with an open time of visitation and sharing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 903 Cerro Gordo Ave., Ackley. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his wife, Sue Ebert, 1310 Main St., Ackley, IA 50601 to be distributed to Joel’s favorite charities. Burial will be at the St. John’s Church Cemetery, Clarence. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Jose L. Martinez BELMOND — Jose L. Martinez, 33, of Belmond died Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Franklin County of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
Funeral arrangements are being completed
with Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond,
641-444-4474. Posted on 22 April 2013 Lovene Helen Howland
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the United Methodist Church in Riceville at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Candareah Carey officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. Friends and family may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Wednesday, April 24, during the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on Thursday, April 25. Lovene was born on Jan. 15, 1928, in Cresco, to Harold and Eva (Frank) Eaton. She attended local schools and graduated from Crestwood High School. On Jan. 26, 1946, Lovene was united in marriage to Raymond Lyle Howland in Council Bluffs. They were blessed with five children — David, Donna, Robert, Thomas and Timothy. They resided in Riceville most of their married life. Lovene was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Riceville. At the early age of 32, Lovene had a stroke which caused many personal challenges for her during her lifetime. She lost her loving husband, Ray, in 1984, and moved to the Stacyville Community Nursing/Assisted Living Home in 1985. In 1987, Lovene moved to Waverly, to be near her daughter and resided at an assisted living apartment until she suffered a brain tumor and underwent surgery. Following her recovery, she moved back to Stacyville where she resided for over 10 years. In 1998, she moved back to her beloved hometown and lived at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center which was her home. Throughout the years, Lovene kept her good humor and always had a smile on her face. Lovene’s greatest love in life was listening to her son Tim’s music. She also dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing cards with her friends, and doing ceramics and crafts. Survivors include four sons: David Howland and his wife Vicki of Riceville, Robert Howland and his wife Karen of Cedar Falls, Thomas Howland and his wife Diane of Riceville, Timothy Howland and his wife Cindy of Protivin, and a daughter, Donna Penning and her husband Lee of San Jose, California. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, a brother, Harlan (Pat) Eaton of Jacksonville, Florida, and two sisters, Alice Belle (Bud) Albertson of Iowa City, and Maureen (Wally) Vreeman of Rochester, Minnesota. Lovene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ray, a sister, Norma Jean Ernst, and a brother, Charles Eaton. Violet V. Lien ROCKFORD — Violet V. Lien, 93 formerly of Rockford, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Nora Springs Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main, Rockford Officiating will be the Rev. Bob Scheurer. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. at the church on Friday, and again one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Zion Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main, Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311 or 641-423-8676. Velma L. Willms ACKLEY — Velma L. Willms, 87 of Ackley passed away at Ellsworth Hospital on April 20, 2013. Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Ackley, Iowa, on Thursday April 25, at 11 a.m. Visitation with family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetary, Iowa Falls. Velma Lois (Lord) Willms was born on April 17, 1926, to Hazel Adams Lord and Nelson D. Lord of Bradford. She graduated from Iowa Falls High School and Ellsworth College with a teaching certificate. On June 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Vernon Willms at her parents’ home in Bradford, Iowa. They were married for 63 years and became parents to five children. Velma was a 50-year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley, where she served as Elder, Deacon, Sunday School and Bible School teacher, was involved in the Presbyterian Women and a faithful member of the choir. On Sunday mornings after church, family would gather at Velma’s kitchen table. A feast could be put on the table in a minute’s notice. Spending time with and taking care of her family was Velma’s life. She also enjoyed having coffee with neighbors and friends. If you ever stopped for coffee, you never left without a piece of cake, three cookies or a piece of banana bread. She is survived by her children, Vicki Harken and Husband Arlen of Ackley, Vaughn Willms and Wife Elaine of Ackley, Vince Willms and wife Cathy of Belmond, Van Willms and wife Deb of Ackley. Four sisters-in-law, Christine Tripp, Evelyn Murra, LaVelle Richman, LaVonne Off and husband Herman, nineteen grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, Verlynn, one daughter-in-law Lynda, and three brothers- in-law. Norman D. Taylor HANLONTOWN — Norman D. Taylor, 62, of Hanlontown, Iowa died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday April 28, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and then one hour before the service at the church. Inurnment will be at a later time in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to the Norman D. Taylor Memorial Fund. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Jeanette K. Bruhn
Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial were held 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 417 Main Street, downtown Davenport. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation was Tuesday, April 16, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown Davenport. Jeanette Kay Bruhn was born on Aug. 21, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, a daughter of Lawrence and Margaret (Buck) Kiger. She was united in marriage to James Bruhn on Nov. 12, 1988, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Jeanette worked for Genesis Medical Center at both campuses. She retired in 2011 after over 25 years of service. She served in many capacities at Genesis, including CNA, unit secretary, and monitor tech. Jeanette cherished her family, and would check in with them daily over the phone. She enjoyed being entertained by her husband Jim and bands he would play with. Memorials may be made to the family. Jeanette is survived by her husband, Jim, Davenport; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Chris Wright, Council Bluffs, and Bobby and Rachel Wright, Davenport; grandchildren: Johnathan, Charlene (Chris), Melissa (Ryan), Justin, Dylan, Jade, Harrison, Landon, and Ainsley; great-grandchildren: Desiray, Paige, Nickolas, Pacience, Payton, Ali, and August; siblings; Margaret “Peggy” Shanks, Nora Springs, and Larry (Gloria) Kiger, Kahoka, Missouri. Jeanette was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Wright, her parents, and a sister Henrietta Kiger. Online remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting Jeanette’s obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com. Dorothy Fuoss
Visitation will be today, Tuesday, April 23, from 4 until 8 p.m. with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Dorothy Bernice Fuoss was born on June 23, 1926, in Eagle Grove, the daughter of Lyle and and Bernice (Kinsella) Reynolds. They later moved to Greene before moving and settling in Algona, where she attended school and graduated from St. Cecelia’s Academy in 1945. After her schooling, Dorothy worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for six years. On Feb. 21, 1952, Dorothy was united in marriage to Roscoe Fuoss at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. After their marriage they lived on and farmed the family farm north of Whittemore. Roscoe retired from farming in 1985, due to failing health. Dorothy put her activities on hold and turned to being a devoted caregiver for Roscoe and they were able to stay on the farm until moving to Algona in March of 1999. Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed being with her family, especially the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed quilting, flowers, playing bingo, spending time at the Senior Citizens Center, as well as being an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes. Dorothy was an active member of the St. Cecelia Parish, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Cecelia No. 283 and served as a past Cub Scout Den Mother and 4-H leader. Dorothy died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona. She was 86. She is survived by her children, Thomas and Cynthia Fuoss of Sheldon; Timothy and Caryl Fuoss of Whittemore; Theresa and David Frank of Mason City; grandchildren, Shannon and Derrick Bouwman and their children, Ava and Ruby of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Jennifer Fuoss of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Melissa and Joshua Clark of Denver, Colorado; Lucas and Amanda Frank and their children, Addison and Lainey of Ocala, Florida; a brother, Dick and Jean Reynolds of Algona and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roscoe; daughter, Judy; siblings, Jess Reynolds, Betty Dean, Margaret Seiler, Leta Meyer, Duane Reynolds, Phyllis Hansen and Bob Reynolds. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. LaVern
Arthur White
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 25, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, with Pastor Don Preston of Bethel United Methodist in Manly, and Trinity United Methodist Church in Bolan officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Grafton American Legion, and Mason City Veterans of Foreign Wars. A public gathering will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery. LaVern A. White was born on April 28, 1924, in Grafton, the son of Vern and Eleanora (Schmidt) White. He attended Grafton Community School and graduated from Grafton High School. Shortly after his graduation, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served under General Patton. He is a World War II veteran, having fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and is decorated with the Good Conduct Medal; Army of Occupation Medal (Germany); European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, with three bronze stars, Victory Medal, as well as three Overseas Service Bars and one Service Stripe. He was united in marriage to Suzanne Stephanie Chalmet on March 21, 1946, in Antwerp, Belgium, where the couple met during World War II. Suzanne moved to the U.S. to live with LaVern’s parents until his return shortly following the war. LaVern began farming in the Grafton area and did carpentry work, at which time he also managed the lumber yard in Grafton. LaVern became a rural mail carrier in 1961 for the United States Postal Service until retiring in 1990. LaVern devoted much of his time to remodeling, and building homes in the Grafton area. He was a skilled furniture refinisher as well. LaVern opened his own auction business “Grafton Auctioneering”, and teamed up with Seeck Auctioneering. He continued that for nearly 20 years. He and his wife Suzanne also owned their own antique shop called “Past Time Antiques” at one point. He was especially fond of, and had extensive knowledge in carnival glassware, and travel all around the U.S. conducting auctions. LaVern and Suzanne had two very special Pomeranians named Tippy and Snookie, which they loved. Later in life he enjoyed collecting toy model cars. He was full of life and loved to sing with his family which they nicknamed “The Whites,” as well as dancing with his beautiful wife. He will be remembered as being a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the American Legion and lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mason City. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City, and a member of the Federal Employees and the Grafton City Council. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Suzanne White of Northwood; his children, Jerry (Terri) White of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and Janice Ask of Northwood; four grandchildren, Shae (Jeremy) Martinez of Denver, Colorado, Stephanie (Mike) Hejna of Clear Lake, Eric (Jessica) Ask of Kasson, Minnesota, and Jennifer Ask of Minneapolis, Minnesota; six great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Art (JoAnn) White of Grafton, Dorothy (Forrest) Urbatsch of Manly, Jay (Jeanie) White of Grafton, and Gloria (Lavern) Robeoltman of Iowa Falls; as well as many other extended family members and friends. Lavern was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margie Arzberger and brother-in-law Rueben Arzberger. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com. Phyllis (Erickson) Knudtson Kensett — Phyllis (Erickson) Knudtson, 82, of Kensett, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood; 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com. Dotta F. Peshak PLYMOUTH — Dotta F. Peshak, 87, of Plymouth, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse and the Rev. Wendy Johannesen of the Plymouth United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at the Plymouth Bohemian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Dotta Peshak Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924. Edna Ruby (Douglas) Kramer MASON CITY — Edna Ruby (Douglas) Kramer, 91, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Hospice care in Mason City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church only on Wednesday. Funeral service will be at First Presbyterian Church, Ringsted, at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, with Pastor Suzanne Wobig officiating. Interment will be at Ringsted Memorial Cemetery, Ringsted. Richard Olson Lakota — Richard Olson, 72,of Lakota, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft. Private family graveside services will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft in charge of arrangements. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. 515-885-2521. Phyllis Elaine Pigman Crystal Lake — Phyllis Elaine Pigman, 83, formerly of Crystal Lake, died April 21, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana Funeral services for Phyllis Pigman will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April, 24, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839, www. ewingfh.com. Posted on 23 April 2013 Sharon Kay Noe MASON CITY — Sharon Kay Noe, 77, of Mason City, died on April 22, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Interment will follow at the Rock Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs. A visitation will be held from 1 until 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 24, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Sandra Johnson, P.O. Box 94, Rudd, IA 50471, in care of the family. Phyllis Elaine (Erickson) Knudtson
Funeral service for Phyllis will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth Street, Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 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. The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory, may wish to direct them to Bethany Lutheran Church. Phyllis Elaine Skram was born on July 20, 1930, in Mason City, the daughter of Peder and Emma (Sorenson) Skram. She was baptized in 1930, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, and confirmed in 1944, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett where she was a life-long member. Phyllis was educated in and graduated from Kensett, and graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City with an A.A. degree in 1950. She also graduated from Drake University with a B.S. degree in 1966. Phyllis was united in marriage to LuVerne “Bud” Erickson on Dec. 28, 1950, in Kensett. He preceded her in death in January 1995. She was united in marriage to Truman Knudtson on Oct. 10, 1998, in Kensett. He preceded her in death in November 2007. Phyllis was the organist at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett beginning in 1952, playing for 55 plus years, and was a long time choir director. Phyllis retired in 1993, after 32 years of teaching in the Northwood-Kensett Community schools. Phyllis was very actively involved in the Kensett Varity Show, and played for many funeral and weddings. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and going to all of their school activities. She also loved to travel, traveling twice to Norway. Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, LuAnne Nelson of Wenatchee, Washington, and JoAnne Millard of Northwood; six grandchildren, Jonathan (Kelly) Geerlings of Fort Myers, Florida, Doug Millard of North Liberty, Trent Millard of Cedar Falls, Trisha Millard of Rochester, Minnesota, Eric Nelson of Seattle, Washington, and Katie Nelson of Seattle, Washington; two great-grandchildren, Avery and Taylor Geerlings of Fort Myers, Florida; two sisters-in-law, Marcille Skram of Mason City, and Ruby Erickson of Yuma, Arizona; as well as other extended family members and friends. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Peder and Emma Skram; her two husbands, LuVerne “Bud” Erickson, and Truman Knudtson; her brother, Arthur Skram; and a brother-in-law, James Erickson. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543 www.colonialchapels. com. Hagedorn, Mary (nee Wendt) ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI — Hagedorn, Mary (nee Wendt), of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the age of 82. Beloved daughter of the late Leo and Marie Wendt; devoted mother of James (Sue) Hagedorn, Ann (Mike) Stroncek, Sue (Kerry) Iffrig, and Teresa Samson; adoring grandmother of eleven; cherished great-grandmother of two; dear sister of Fran Wendt and Devera (Roger) Broderick. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 27, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, No. 2 Seton Court, St. Charles, Mo., from 10 until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. A funeral luncheon will follow at the church. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. Visit Baue.com. Norman D. Taylor Hanlontown — Norman D. Taylor, 62, of Hanlontown, died following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday April 18, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and then one hour before the service at the church. Inurnment will be at a later time in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to Norman D. Taylor Memorial Fund. Norman was born Feb. 24, 1951, in Mason City, Iowa the son of Howard F. and Elaine Joyce (Peter) Taylor. He attended North Central High School, in Manly, and was a member of the class 1969. On March 20, 1984, Norman married Janet R. Wogstad and had two daughters. Growing up he helped on the family farm and later worked for the Department of Transportation and Martin Marietta. In 1976 he purchased and operated his own dump truck for several years. In 1989 he and his brother Rex operated the Forest City Cow Palace and in 1999, when he began working for Ron Holland House Moving and then C.R. Holland Crane Service as a crane operator. He was a Worth County Reserve Officer for many years; member of Hanlontown Community Club; Winnebago Historical Society and the Grace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed driving his Corvette, sailing, playing his guitar, skiing, camp fires with friends, smoking turkeys for the family gathering, collecting antiques tractors and farm equipment and helping at Heritage Park and especially being with family and friends. He is survived by his mother Elaine J. Taylor, Clear Lake; two daughters Madalyn (Dan) Franks, Clear Lake, and Meggie Taylor, Hanlontown; granddaughter Emma Franks, Clear Lake; three siblings Kathleen (Pete) Tollenaere, Fairfield, Rex (Connie) Taylor, Hanlontown, and Joyce (Bill Welp) Taylor, Marshalltown; nieces and nephews Cheryl, Keith, Marilyn, Brad, Stacy, Scott, Sarah, Crystal and Katie and numerous great-nieces and great- nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Howard and sister Barbara Dellit. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com. Dotta F. Peshak
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse and the Rev. Wendy Johannesen of the Plymouth United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at the Plymouth Bohemian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday April 24, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Dotta Peshak Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Dotta was born July 26, 1925, in Hampton, the daughter of Mark and Ocea (Myers) Kempthorne. She graduated from Dows High School in 1942, and continued her education at Ellsworth Junior College — graduating in 1944. On Oct. 5, 1952, Dotta was united in marriage to Lester G. Peshak at the Morgan Center Church near Dows. Over the years, Dotta taught school in Alexander and Jewell and later worked at Farmers Hybrid in Hampton. Dotta was a member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church and served as financial secretary for many years. She was also a member of the UMW and the Ladies Cemetery Association. She enjoyed gardening, refinishing furniture and caning chairs. Dotta and Lester had many furniture refinishing and caning customers around the area and across the country. Dotta is survived by her husband of 60 years: Lester Peshak of Plymouth; her children: LeAnn Steiff and husband Glenn of Northwood, Richard Peshak and wife Deb of Plymouth, Doug Peshak and wife Mary of Plymouth, Tom Peshak of Dumont, and Patty Carpenter of Manly; six grandsons: Eric Peshak and wife Cassandra of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Scott Peshak and wife Brenda of Des Moines, Jeffrey Steiff of Des Moines and girlfriend Sarah James of Iowa City, Robert Peshak and fiancé Leah Bruns of Rochester, Minnesota, Jim Peshak of Plymouth, and Michael Steiff and girlfriend Nikki Larson of Iowa City; one great- grandson: Jacoby Peshak of Waukesha; and sister-in-law: Marylou Winter of Mason City. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and special friend: Doris Pflieger. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: Charles Kempthorne; three sisters: Clara King, Yvonne Schwieger and Marguerite Welzien; and a son-in-law: Tracy Carpenter. Lunch will be served at the Plymouth City Hall, 616 Broad Street, following the committal service. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Jose Luis Martinez Belmond — Jose Luis Martinez, 33, of Belmond, died of injuries as a result of an automobile accident in rural Franklin County, on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Funeral Services will be Friday at 6 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond. Father Nils Hernandez will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue from 5 p.m. until the time of the funeral at the church Friday. There will be a pubic prayer service at 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. James V. “Jake” Corrough, Jr.
He was born in Lake Forest, Illinois, to James V. Corrough and Mary (Roberts) Corrough on April 5, 1940. He spent much of his childhood in Mason City, Iowa, and graduated as valedictorian from Mason City High School in 1958. He attended Beloit College, and then graduated from Iowa State University in 1963 with a degree in industrial engineering. He married Evelyn “Bunny” Bracken in 1966, and they settled in Lombard, Illinois, where they lived for almost 45 years. Jake worked for The Nielsen Company, in various roles, for over 30 years. He was an active member of their “FAN Club” (Friends of Art Nielsen Club) after he retired. Jake was a rabid Chicago Bears fan, and one of his greatest memories was flying to New Orleans to see the Bears win Super Bowl XX in 1986. But he loved all sports, especially high school sports — he continued to attend high school football games long after his own children graduated high school, and even freelanced as a high school sports reporter for his local newspapers. He also loved music and sang with the West Towns Barbershop Chorus for many years, including 1987 when the chorus won an international competition in Hartford. He sang in several award-winning Barbershop quartets. He could spend hours playing the piano by ear, usually old jazz and rock standards. His moods were predicable based on Bears wins and losses, and discernible based on the amount of time he spent playing the piano. A Bears win usually meant an evening full of great music. He delighted in the sports and musical achievements of his five grandchildren, attending as many of their games and concerts as he could. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Corrough, daughter Sara Teppema (Jeff) of La Grange Park, sons James (Rachel) of La Grange and William (Elaine) of Temecula, California; grandchildren Aidan (17), Cecilia (14), Blaine (14), Jackson (12) and Molly (10); and sister Nancy Taylor (Robert). A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 13, in Lombard, Illinois. “I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul.” —Phil Jackson
Lowell C. Peterson
He was born July 26, 1928 in Forest City, Iowa, to the late C.L. and Leonore Peterson. Lowell grew up in Buffalo Center, and graduated from Luther College. He attended graduate school at the University of Iowa. Lowell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had a forty-year-long career in the home mortgage and banking industries. Lowell loved music and always made sure he was a member in the church choir. He played piano and traveled Europe while playing with the Army Band. Lowell was a lifetime golfer who dearly loved his family and friends. Lowell is survived by his loving wife, Fran Peterson; sons, Mark Peterson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, David Peterson of El Paso, Texas, Paul Peterson of El Paso, Texas and John Peterson (Ky) of El Paso; stepson, Mitch Carney (Charlotte) of Houston, Texas; stepdaughters, Pam Utter (Dan) of San Ramon, California and Dawn McCarrell of Aurora, Colorado; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be at noon Thursday, April 25, at Woodlands Presbyterian Church with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., with Dr. Jim Farley officiating. Pallbearers include David Peterson, Mitch Carney, John Peterson, Mark Peterson, Paul Peterson, Dan Utter, Spencer Carney and Charles Opela. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodlands Presbyterian Building Fund, 11 Ecuestre Drive, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas 71909. Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com. Dawson Cyrus Rew HAMPTON — Dawson Cyrus Rew, infant son of Travis and Karen (Durr) Rew of Hampton, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 26, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton, with Pastor Corby Jo Johnson officiating. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. until service time, Friday, April 26, at the Hampton United Methodist Church. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of arrangements. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Robert H. Thorpe Centerton, Arkansas — Robert H. Thorpe, 94, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at New Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Centerton, Arkansas Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Pastor Ed Bard, Chaplain-Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Robert H. Thorpe Memorial Fund in care of the family. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Dwight Decker ALGONA — Dwight Decker, 76, of Algona, died on Sunday April 21, 2013, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Dwight’s video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome. com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Posted on 24 April 2013 Jose “Chito” Luis Martinez
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, at 6 p.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1207 Third St. N.E., Belmond. Father Nils Hernandez will be officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 25, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, Iowa, and also on Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church. There will be a public prayer service at 8:45 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o Jose Martinez Memorial Fund, Northwest Bank, P.O. Box 324, 120 East Main St., Belmond, IA 50421. Jose L. Martinez, the son of Jose “Joe” Renato Martinez and Olga (Alvarado) Martinez, was born March 8, 1980, in Nava Coahuila, Mexico. He attended schools in Mexico through the ninth grade before moving with his family at age 16 to Britt. He later moved to the Klemme and Goodell, Iowa, areas, prior to making his home in Belmond. Jose celebrated his union with his wife, Socorro Lopez, on June 17, 2000. The couple later married in Garner, Iowa, in August of 2000. Their marriage was blessed with two children: a daughter, Janeth, and a son, Jose Martinez Jr. Jose and Socorro made their home and raised their children in Belmond for the many years. Jose had been employed for 14 years with Sparboe Farms in Goodell and then Hawkeye Pride in Corwith, Iowa, prior to his current employment at Centrum Valley Farms in Galt, Iowa. Jose was a very hardworking and dedicated employee throughout his working life. He was very proud to help provide for the needs of his family. He enjoyed times spent with his family and friends relaxing. Jose looked forward to taking his daughter, Janeth, and son, Jose Jr., fishing on area lakes. He looked forward to a friendly game of Hangman, Tic Tac Toe, or pretend boxing with his children. Jose had a warm and friendly personality and smile and was always willing to lend a hand to help others. He was always joking around and trying to make others laugh and be happy. He loved animals and was especially fond of horses, dogs and roosters. He loved soccer and was a very proud fan of the CruZ Azul soccer team. Jose will be greatly missed by his wife, Socorro Martinez, and their two children, Janeth Brizeida and Jose Luis Jr., Belmond; his parents, Jose “Joe” Renato and Olga (Lopez) Martinez, Kanawha, Iowa; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Albert and Olivia Lopez, Belmond; brothers, Pedro and wife, Tere, Martinez, and Heber and wife, Maricela, all of Belmond; one sister, Esmeralda and husband, Victor Lucio, Mexico; and sisters-in-law, Anna and husband, Franciso “Paca” Garcia, Belmond, and sister Rose and husband, Jesus Zepeda, Waterloo, Iowa; also Jose’s three godchildren, Dulce and Victor Lucio, and Osvaldo Benavidez. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
Randy Scott Tvedt BRITT — Randy Scott Tvedt, 51, of Britt, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services for Randy Tvedt will be held on Friday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services. Randy, son of Marvin and Irene (Rowe) Tvedt, was born Aug. 28, 1961, in Hampton, Iowa. He attended school at Britt Community Schools, graduating in 1979. The following summer he attended boot camp at Fort Sills for the Army Reserves. Randy worked at various jobs including Lauritsen Foods, Bob Witte Construction, as a farmhand, and at Kiefer Built before settling in at I.M.T., where he recently completed 20 years of service. His hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing, gun shows, working with his hands, good food, conversing with friends and watching movies. Those left to cherish fond memories include his children, whom he loved with all of his heart: a daughter Caitlyn, sons Hunter and Connor; one sister, Audrey; brothers, Al (Fran), Milo (Teddie), Dave, Ron (Kim), Jan (Becky), John; and many nieces and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary. Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Misty L. Abbas
Funeral services for Misty Abbas will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, with the Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Misty Lynn Abbas, daughter of Larry and Cindy (Meyer) VanDusseldorp, was born on Oct. 9, 1970, in Britt. She attended school in Britt, graduating in 1989. In 1987 Misty was united in marriage to Alan Harms. This union was blessed with two sons, Adam and Trevor. Alan passed away in 1994. In 1991, Misty went to North Iowa Area Community College and received her LPN degree and worked in various places in the area. In June of 1999 Misty married Doug Abbas. The couple made their home in Britt. Misty loved running around in her pajamas and watching TV. She liked spending time with her beloved pets: her dog Hunter and her cat Baby. Misty especially enjoyed going to family sporting events and spending quality time with her grandchildren, the sunshine of her life. Misty is survived by her husband, Doug of Britt; two sons: Adam Harms and Trevor Harms (fiancée Randi Lynn) all of Britt; two grandsons: Hunter Harms and Owen (Riekens) Harms; father Larry VanDusseldorp (fiancée Irene Philips) of Britt; sister Tammy (Alan) Abbas of Garner; brother Scott (Angie) VanDusseldorp of Garner; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; mother, Cindy VanDusseldorp on Oct. 26, 2010; first husband, Alan Harms; and father-in-law, Martin Harms. www.ewingfh.com. Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839. Lillian L. Andersen LAKE MILLS — Lillian L. Andersen, 98, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Round Prairie Church in rural Glenville, Minnesota, with Pastor Kent A. Otterman officiating. Visitation will be at Round Prairie Church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Her body will be cremated after the funeral service and inurnment will take place at Round Prairie Cemetery with a private family service at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221. Maxine Jean Shropshire
Memorial Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday April 27, at the Galilean Lutheran Church, 4454 255th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Scot McCluskey officiating. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and then one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to the Maxine Jean Shropshire Memorial Fund. Maxine was born March 15, 1924, the daughter of Andrew and Laura (Johnson) Moen at Forest City. Maxine graduated from Forest City High School in 1942. She was a teacher in county schools in rural Thompson & Forest City for four years. Maxine married Glenn Shropshire March 4, 1944, at Thompson, Iowa. Maxine enjoyed crafts, flowers, homemaking and operating her clothing store Country Closet in her basement. She was a member of Galilean Lutheran Church, Bible study, Church Council and was the organizer of the church funeral lunches for many years. Maxine is survived by her husband, Glenn Shropshire, four children: Larry (Gail) Shropshire, Fertile, Judy (Ron) McGrath, Hiawatha, Iowa, Susan (Wayne) Foreman, Sheffield, Iowa, and Randy Shropshire, Clear Lake, Iowa; sister, Virginia Schmidt, Forest City, Iowa; 10 grandchildren: Chad (Misty) Shropshire, Garner, Iowa, Heather Burt, Kingman, Arizona, Vance Shropshire, Kingman, Arizona, Darcie McGrath, Marion, Iowa, Sean McGrath, Cedar Rapids, Troy (Rachel) Foreman, Waverly, Iowa, Scott (Jeri) Foreman, Hampton, Iowa, Sarah (Charlie) Shirk, Hampton, Ryan (Taryn) Shropshire, Olathe, Kansas, Amanda Shropshire, San Antonio, Texas; 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Clyde Buckley; sister, Viola Buckley; and brother, Obert Moen. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Sharon Kay Noe
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the United Methodist Church, 611 6th St, Rudd. The Rev. Wendy Johannesen will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Rock Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Sandra Johnson, P.O. Box 94, Rudd, IA 50471, in care of the family. Sharon Noe was born on Oct. 9, 1935, to George and Violet (Novak) Nelson in Charles City, Iowa. She is from Rudd, originally, but also lived in California, Mason City and Kansas. Sharon was blessed with having found love three times in her life with Eldon Noling, Albert Noe and Tom Nash, who all preceded her in death. Throughout her life she worked several different jobs. At a young age she was a telephone operator in Rudd. Sharon also worked at several different hotels such as the Holiday Inn and Hanford Inn, waitressing and bartending. She was very proud of the job she had driving semi. When she wasn’t working she spent her free time volunteering. Sharon was a regular at the nursing homes where she played the keyboard and sang for entertainment. She would bring her grandchildren along to sing for the residents. Sharon loved spending time with her grandchildren. She made them blankets and picture books with newspaper clippings. When the grandchildren visited she always made sure that they helped with planting flowers, especially her favorite which were yellow roses. She enjoyed couponing and set aside necessary items for her grandchildren to give at Christmas time. Sharon spent the past two years of her life at Heritage Care Center, which became her home. She was known for giving out bags of candy to children and treats to fellow resident’s dogs when they came in to visit. Her personality was very friendly. Sharon will be remembered for her wonderful cooking such as homemade apple pie, chocolate cake, and chicken and dumplings. She will also be remembered for her beautiful yard which included her gardens and yellow roses. Last but not least, she will be remembered for the caring and loving person that she was. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Reginald Noling and Rebecca Noling; sister, Sandra Johnson; grandchildren, Shawn (Lisa) Noling, Justice (Ashley) Noling, Krystal (Rafael) Rivera, Dennis (Lara) Shepherd, Casey (Amanda) Kennedy, Caley (Ashely) Kennedy, Corey Moore, and Colby Moore; honorary grandchildren, Savanna Jo, Dylon, and Joshua Collings and Lyndsay (Tucker Reams), Robert, Justin, and Peanut Frazer; great-grandchildren, Michael Noling, Brianna Noling, Carter Noling, Cayden Noling, Piper Noling, Emmylee Rivera, Benjamin Rivera, Rafael Rivera III, Marcos Rivera, Angelita Rivera, Jayce Shepherd, Alexandra Kennedy, and Tresaun Kennedy; cousins, Michelle Collings, Kathy Frazer, and Michael (Stacey) Frazer; niece, Jessica Johnson; great-nieces, Jasmin Johnson, Joslyn Johnson, and Danielle Locke; great-nephew, Durell Locke Jr.; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, George and Violet Nelson/Novak; husbands, Eldon Noling and Albert Noe; and significant other, Tom Nash. Violet V. Lien
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main St., Rockford, Iowa. Officiating will be the Rev. Bob Scheurer. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, and again one hour prior to funeral services. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Zion Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Violet Victoria Lien was born July 11, 1919, with her identical twin sister, Viola, to Albert and Mayme (Severtson) Davidson in Nevus, Minnesota Her father was a carpenter and ran a hotel. She was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church in Nevus. The family later moved to a farm near Kiester, Minnesota Vi went to country school near Kiester through the eighth grade. Violet was married April 24, 1941, to her sweetheart Kenneth Lien at Lime Creek Lutheran Church near Emmons, Minnesota, one week before Ken left for the Army. She lived with her sister and family in Zanesville, Ohio, when Ken was in the army and worked at the Ball jar factory there. After Ken was honorably discharged from the service, they lived in Lake Mills, later moving to Ute, and Northwood, Iowa, where Ken worked for the local newspapers. In 1961 they bought the Rockford Register in Rockford, where Vi worked with Ken at the newspaper until their retirement. In July of 2011 they moved to the Summit Heights Assisted Living and in January of 2012 they moved to the Nora Springs Care Center. They enjoyed traveling with friends and family and had been in every state in the U.S. Violet enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting, woodcarving, square dancing, camping and going to casinos. She also enjoyed collecting owls in every size or shape and her owl collection grew to over 500. She was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford where she also enjoyed quilting and church circle. She was a member of the local craft club, square dance club, camping club and mother’s club. She was also a Cub Scout den mother. She is survived by her husband, Ken, together three days short of 72 years; two daughters: Pam and David Meyer, Manly, Dee and Shawn Feltus, Rockford; three sons: Kevin and JoAnna Lien, Hanlontown, Todd and Janette Lien and Eric and Judy Lien, Rockford; grandchildren, Betsy and Jeff Fliger, Ankeny, Brad and Rachel Meyer, Manly, RaNae and Aaron Anderson, Forest City, April and Josh Eggers, Stone City, Krystal Lien and Jared TeBrockhorst , Cedar Rapids, Nathan and Susan Lien, St. Charles, Minnesota, Megan Lien, Rockford, Amber and Brian Jacobs, Alden, Minnesota, Montica and Jake Foxen, Parkersburg, Jayson and Jenn Speakar, Floyd; three sisters-in-law: Eilene Davidson, Kay and Jim Lester and Dorothy Lien; 24 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son; grandson, Thomas Lynn Lien; her parents; four sisters and their spouses: Rhyna and Charles Barnes, Gladys and Earl Pritchett, Viola and Gilman Turvold and Myrtle and Ansel Jacobson; three brothers: Clifford ( Lucille) Davidson, Keith Davidson, and Lloyd Davidson; Ken’s brothers, sister and their spouses, Agnes and Elmer Johnson, Melvin and Marg Lien, Orvil and Galya Lien, Stanley and Ester Lien, “Ace” Evenson; and several nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at the care center who took such good care of Vi and thank you to Dave, Katie and Pastor Janet from Hospice for their care and support. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Jane Elizabeth Dahley
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Rhea Evanson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place. Jane Elizabeth Dahley was born April 25, 1944, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Adrian and Agnes (Dargan) Kleckner. She was a 1962 graduate of Osage High School. In May of 1962, she married Wayne A. Dahley, and they were together for 25 years. During those years, she was busy raising their four sons, standing on the sidelines of her sons’ sporting events, golfing, traveling, and enjoying her family and friends. Jane always had a heart for hospitality. She could whip out a fully cooked meal in a moment’s notice and her famous potato salad will live on in the hearts of many. She also worked part time at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Thornton, an insurance agency in Clear Lake, and for two years was the owner and operator of the Sheffield Supper Club with her husband. In 1987, she moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where she lived for 24 years. For 20 of those years, she lived with her partner Kenneth Hines. In Fort Collins, she worked at Toddy’s Supermarket, as an administrative assistant at Fine Print, and then spent over ten years as an assistant to the head of the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University. In Fort Collins, she made many friends and touched many lives, and enjoyed having her siblings Mary, Jody and Tom nearby. Jane is survived by four sons: David (Linda) Dahley of Greeley, Colorado, Darwin (Teri) Dahley of Coeburn, Virginia, Daniel Dahley of Rockwell, and Darcy (Kriss) Dahley of Castle Rock, Colorado; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her former partner, Kenneth Hines of Wellington, Colorado; her former husband, Wayne Dahley of Rockwell; five brothers: Adrian Kleckner Jr., Timothy Kleckner, Thomas Kleckner, Brian Kleckner and Tracy Kleckner; three sisters: Mary Thomas, Patricia Humphrey and Jody Benzel; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Robert H. Thorpe Centerton, Arkansas — Robert H. Thorpe, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at New Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Centerton, Ark. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain-Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Robert H. Thorpe memorial fund in care of the family. Robert H. Thorpe was born April 26, 1918, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Eva E. Sloan. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and was honorably discharged in 1945. He served in WWII during the European Conflict, where he served on Patton’s 3rd Army. He was married to Mildred I. Overbeck on May 17, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa. He worked for Armour Co. for 37 years as a butcher until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of the V.F.W., Elks, Moose Lodge, and American Bowling Association. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughters, Terrie Lea Weiland and husband Larry of Gravette, Arkansas, Jeri Lyn Thorpe and partner Julie Cain of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Kimberly Walters and husband Jeremy, Traci Full and husband Brian, Robyn Sullivan and special friend Jay Juberian; great-grandchildren, Zak, Cody and Brady Walters, Bobby Sullivan II, Gracelyn, Finnegan, and Benjamin Juberian, Hannah and Nathan Full. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred I. Thorpe. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. The Rev. Frederick “Fritz” J. Wood Hiawatha, Iowa — The Rev. Frederick “Fritz” J. Wood was called to God’s heavenly home April 23, 2013. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at King of Kings Lutheran Church at 3275 N. Center Point Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Fritz was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Marshfield, Wisconsin He was baptized into the Christian faith Aug. 30, 1936, and reaffirmed his baptismal vow at his confirmation April 30, 1950. He graduated Marshfield Public High School in 1954. In 1965, he married the love of his life, Darlene Mews of Windom, Minnesota, while a student at the University of Wisconsin, Marshfield Center. He graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Ill., and was ordained into the Holy Ministry in 1971. He served his vicarage at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Mich., and returned as pastor. During his time in Saginaw, Fritz and Darlene were blessed with two children: Timothy and Kristin. In 1979, Fritz was installed as pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, where he served the church, the district and the Lord for 22 years. He retired from the Holy Ministry in August 2001 and relocated to Hiawatha, where they joined the King of Kings Lutheran Church. The two parishes he served left him with many friends and he had fond memories of sharing God’s Word and fellowship with them. Fritz will be remembered for his service to the Lord, the Lutheran Church and his community; his love for his family and friends; and his humor and warm heart. Those who will honor his memory include his loving wife, Darlene; his children, Timothy Wood, Iowa City, and Kristin Wood, St. Louis Park, Minnesota; and many special family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Emma Wood; and two brothers: Foster Jr. and Raymond Wood. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice or King of Kings Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be directed to www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries. Phyllis Elaine Pigman
Funeral services for Phyllis Pigman will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake at 1 p.m. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 24, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Phyllis was born on Oct. 2, 1928, near Clear Lake, Iowa, to Clarence and Lillian (Worden) Draves. Phyllis graduated from Woden High School and also graduated from La James Beauty School. She then worked at the Agnes M. Schoun Beauty Shoppe in Britt, Iowa. Phyllis and Billie D. Pigman were married on June 9, 1948. They lived and farmed near Crystal Lake. This is where she raised her family, tended her garden and developed her love for nature. Phyllis and Billie retired to Oak Wood Park Community at Crystal Lake; this is when she and Billie traveled around the countryside delivering motorhomes for Winnebago. Phyllis and Billie enjoyed their winters in Alamo, Texas, for several years and created many friends. Phyllis also enjoyed sewing, fishing, hunting, camping and her morning coffee with the ladies. Phyllis is survived by her brother, Leroy (Margaret) Draves of Homer, Alaska; daughters, Diane (Jon) Taylor of Kalispell, Montana, and Donna Pigman of Dumont, Iowa; sons, Paul (Vickie) Pigman of Britt, and William Pigman of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Chris (Susan) Perkins of Annapolis, Maryland, Alana Perkins of Missoula, Montana, Charity (Dave) Fergusson of Crystal Lake, Michael (Jens) Peterson of Waterloo, Iowa, Becky Pigman of Waverly, Iowa, Sara, Jaqueline and Tony Pigman all of Des Moines; great-grandchildren, Macoy Perkins and Jackson Stickney of Missoula, and Natalie Baker of Crystal Lake. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lillian Draves; husband, Billie Pigman; and grandson Joshua Carter. www.ewingfh.com. Ewing Funeral Chapel , Britt, 641-843-3839. Wilma B. Schug MASON CITY — Wilma B. Schug, 99, of Mason City, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Debra K. Bardwell Heginger Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Harriet Irene Trusty Osage — Harriet Irene Trusty, 94, of Osage, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, south of Osage. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706. Posted on 25 April 2013 by Marie Thompson |
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CORWITH
— Betty Lou Nall was born April 2, 1931,
in southern Iowa, the daughter of John
and Fern (Bettis) Adams Sr. 
SHEFFIELD
— Helen M. Liekweg, age 86, died on
April 20, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
HAMPTON
— Wendell Henry Miller, 78, of Hampton,
Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 20,
2013, at his home in Hampton.
RICEVILLE
— Lovene Helen Howland, 85, of
Riceville, passed away at the Riceville
Family Care & Therapy Center on Friday,
April 19, 2013. 
ALGONA
— Funeral Mass for Dorothy Fuoss will be
celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
April 24, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church
in Algona with Father John Thomas
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery. 
PLYMOUTH
— Dotta F. Peshak, 87, of Plymouth, died
Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Plymouth.
LOMBARD,
ILLINOIS — James V. “Jake” Corrough,
Jr., of Lombard, Illinois, died in his
home on April 4, 2013, the day before
his 73rd birthday. 
HOT
SPRINGS VILLAGE, ARKANSAS — Lowell C.
Peterson, 84, of Hot Springs Village
passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013,
at Arkansas Hospice. 
BELMOND
— Jose “Chito” Luis Martinez, age 33, of
Belmond, Iowa, died on Sunday, April 21,
2013, in rural Franklin County, east of
Alexander, as a result of injuries
suffered in a motor vehicle accident.
BRITT
— Misty L. Abbas, 42, of Britt passed
away on Monday, April 22, 2013, in
Britt. 
CRYSTAL
LAKE — Phyllis Elaine Pigman, 84,
formerly of Crystal Lake, Iowa, passed
peacefully into her heavenly father’s
arms on April 21, 2013, in Kalispell,
Montana.
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