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Rachel L. (Stromley) Lawson
Rachel Louise Lawson passed away in her home surrounded by family on the morning of Monday, July 29, 2013. She was 61 years old. Rachel was born on October 24, 1951, to Kristian and Viola (Nelson) Stromley in Meltonville, Iowa. As a child, she grew up in the northern Iowa area and attended Somber Christian Day School. Eventually, she moved to Albert Lea in 1978. On August 19, 1995, Rachel was united in marriage to Gary Lawson. Rachel was very good with her hands, and she loved crafting, woodworking, quilting, painting and drawing. She was a person who would always keep people on their toes. She was a very determined woman and would always find a way to get things accomplished. Rachel was the most caring person one could meet, always looking out for the people who were close to her. She also had a love for animals and motorcycle riding. Most of all, Rachel loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ones left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Gary Lawson; daughters, Bobbi Jo (Rob) Gilbertson, and Katie VonHagen; grandchildren, Jesse Gilbertson, Jaimie (Derek) Holtzleicer and Caycee Gilbertson; great-grandchildren, Hayden Gilbertson, and Jaime and Derek have a son on the way; brothers, Rueben, Wayne (Linda), Mike (Donna) and Rodney (Wilma); sisters, Barb (George) Smith-Marson and Marge (Dean) Saathoff; as well as many other loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rachel is preceded in death by her parents, Kristian and Viola Stromley, and six brothers, four sisters, a nephew, and a brother in-law. Rachel was loved by many people and will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Frieda Caroline (Gruis) Schlichting Meservey — Frieda Caroline (Gruis) Schlichting, 97, formerly of Meservey and most recently of the Commons on Marice, Eagan, Minnesota, died July 26, 2013, at the Commons on Marice. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the First Reformed Church of Meservey, Meservey. The Rev. Rodney Meester will officiate. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5-8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at the church Thursday. A memorial service will also be held Monday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. with visitation also one hour before and after the service that evening at the Marice on Commons, 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Wanda J. McLaughlin HANLONTOWN — Wanda J. McLaughlin, 58, of Hanlontown died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at her home in Hanlontown surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Epiphany Parish — St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternach as celebrant. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will recite a rosary at 4 p.m. followed by a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Wanda’s name in care of her family. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. ColonialChapels.com Keith D. Emhoff
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, at the First Grace Baptist Church, 404 East Gilman Street, Sheffield, with Rev. Ken Livingston officiating. Interment will take place in the Sheffield Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, August 2, at the First Grace Baptist Church. Memorials may be directed to the Keith Emhoff memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Keith was born February 18, 1943, in Hampton, Iowa, the son of Clinton and Florence (Engebretson) Emhoff. Following graduation from Sheffield High School in 1961, Keith became a self-employed truck driver. Keith owned/operated Emhoff Trucking for the past 52 years. On June 14, 1964, Keith married Julie A. Shields at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. Keith enjoyed working, farming, trucking, horseback riding and taking his dog “Riley” for rides in the golf cart. He also enjoyed spending time with his family — especially his grandchildren. Keith was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church, the Jaycees and the Central Livestock Association — where he served as a board member. He was also an Honorary Leader for the FFA and an Award Winning Shipper (#1) for numerous years. Keith is survived by his wife of 49 years, Julie Emhoff of Sheffield; three sons, Jon Emhoff of Sheffield, Jim Emhoff and wife Donna of Sheffield, and Chad Emhoff of Sheffield; nine grandchildren, Jesse, Jake, Nick, Cody, Clay, Brooke and Brandon Emhoff, all of Sheffield, and Hannah and Hailey Kofron of Crystal Lake, Iowa; and his best friend, Darwin Watt of Phoenix, Arizona. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon K. Emhoff; infant sister, Kay Emhoff; and his grandparents, Jim and Ann Emhoff. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Posted on 1 August 2013 Arlene Jermeland MASON CITY — Arlene Jermeland, 73, of Mason City died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at the Mercy Hospice Care Unit in Iowa City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. ColonialChapels.com Robert “Bob” Benson
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 4, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Rodd Hopp officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Petersen Lund Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Robert Everett Benson, the son of Torsten (Tom) and Hannah (Vorland) Benson, was born November 18, 1923, on a farm north of Britt. He attended country school near his home until the eighth grade and then helped his family on the farm. On August 13, 1945, he married Katherine Jessie Rollefson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. They lived in the Forest City area where they farmed and raised their family. Besides his farming, Bob worked at Neils Spur Elevator and was an original employee for Chuck Holland in the tiling business. Following Jessie’s death in December 1992 he continued to live on the farms northeast of Forest City and farmed until his retirement at the age of 80. On April 29, 2013, he married Diane Engebretson Schisel in Forest City. Bob enjoyed training, riding, and showing horses, baseball, golfing, motorcycles, playing pool and dancing. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Eagle’s Club. Bob is survived by his wife, Diane, of Forest City; five children, David Benson of Lake Mills, Lynn (Marcia) Benson of Ventura, Lori (Brian) Tomasek of Cedar Rapids, Randi Benson of Forest City and Steven (Susan) Benson of Northwood; two step-daughters, Lori Glenn of Cedar Rapids and Wanda (Kyle) Schisel of Coggon, Iowa; grandchildren, Sheldon (Tenisha) Benson, Travis (Amy) Benson, Aaron Benson, Logan Benson, Coltn Benson, Hunter Benson, Dakota Glenn, Nick Glenn, Kyle Glenn, Breckyn Betenbender and Kasyn Betenbender; great-grandchildren, Annika, Toni, Rebecca, Brandi, Kelsey, Karson and Kourtney; three sisters, Marjorie Anderson of Forest City, Dorothy Etzen of Forest City and Thelma Smith of Grand Junction, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Blanche Benson of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Jessie, December 2, 1992; brothers, Norman, Vance and Victor Benson; sister, Alice Gerdes; step-daughter, Jody Schisel; grandson, Derek Benson; and granddaughter, Morgan Betenbender. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Steven R. Riedel
Funeral services for Steven R. Riedel will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 4, at the United Church of Rowan with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. A private family burial will be in Graceland Cemetery near Rowan. Visitation for Steven R. Riedel will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 2, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond. Steven Ray Riedel was born on March 31, 1953, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was the son of Selma (Behnkendorf) and Stanley Riedel. He was baptized in Zion Lutheran Church in LuVerne and confirmed in his faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Steve attended elementary school in Rowan and his junior high and high school years in Belmond. Some of the various jobs Steve has held throughout his life have been auto mechanic, gravel truck driver, delivery and pick- up specialist for Riedel Truck Sales, railroad switch rail grinder co-operator for Jackson Jordan railroad maintenance, tire shop employee, truck driver of side dump and belly dump trailers, and an independent tractor/trailer operator. In his early years, Steve’s thirst for adventure was quenched by drag racing his 500 Kawasaki motorcycle and his Super Bee muscle car on the quarter-mile! Later on in life he was “King of the Track” as he raced his trucks Plum Crazy and Orange Crush, completed successful semi-tractor jumps, crashed cars in demolition derbies and competed in school bus races! (Each of these activities included ALL the Riedel family members: parents, siblings and children!) He enjoyed cruising in his 32-coupe street rod as well as his ’58 Ford hardtop convertible while wearing his Panama hat! Steve was a mischievous risk-taker who enjoyed a good time! He was quick-witted but chose to use kindhearted sentiment as the base of his humor. Steve was a hard worker and a good provider who was willing to do anything for his family. He was compassionate, kind and generous to a fault. Steve would be willing to give you the shirt off his back and not expect anything in return. He was a tinkerer who always worked with his hands whether he was putting together model cars, racetracks in the basement or assembling his kids’ Christmas presents. Steven enjoyed listening to the radio as well as a variety of music genres: blues, rock and roll, country and even hard rock! He loved watching his western programs: “Bonanza,” “Gunsmoke,” and “Big Valley.” Every Sunday was “Race Day” as he cheered on his favorites: Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. He enjoyed playing games such as Chinese checkers, cribbage and dominos with his grandkids. Steve was notorious for talking in his sleep and even interacting with anyone who chose to talk to him while he was sleeping! Steve had an easy grin, a pair of twinkling blue eyes and the desire to live his life to the fullest — and that he did with gusto! Those left to cherish his memories are his children: Amanda (Travis) McConnell of Newton, Clinton (Mandy) Riedel of Belmond and Tonya (Dave) Dockwell of Belmond; along with his friend and his children’s mother, Lois Riedel (Newton). His grandchildren: Joshua High (Fort Campbell, Ky.), Brianna High (Belmond), Emma Riedel (Newton), Trenton Riedel (Belmond) and Devin Crandall (Newton). His siblings: sister Marcia (Randy) Burt, brother Larry (Donna) Riedel and sister-in-law Barbara Riedel, all of Rowan. His parents, Selma and Stanley Riedel of Rowan. A multitude of nieces and nephews and his two beloved cats, Moose and Girlie. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Riedel (4/27/12), his maternal grandparents, his paternal grandparents and his special friend Nancy. Wanda J. McLaughlin
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 3, at Epiphany Parish — St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternach and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as concelebrants. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held Friday evening, August 2, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, where the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will recite a Rosary at 4 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Wanda’s name in care of her family. Wanda Jean Chizek was born on November 6, 1954, in Mason City, the daughter of Walter and Marceline (Varvel) Chizek. She was one of nine children. Wanda attended and graduated from Garner High School in the class of 1973. On June 27, 1973, Wanda was united in marriage to Daniel Martin McLaughlin in Duncan; this union would be blessed with two daughters, Shawn Lee and Shannon Lynn. Throughout the years Wanda worked at Deluxe, Winnebago and cleaned houses in neighboring communities. She was very active within St. Joseph Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, CCD Instructor and administering Communion to the sick. Family came first and foremost in Wanda’s life. She cherished the time spent with her husband, daughters and grandsons. Some of her favorite times were spent traveling and vacationing with her family. In her free time Wanda enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and bird watching. She was an excellent cook and always looked forward to hosting the next family gathering which would be filled with food, family and fun. Wanda will be remembered for her love of life, unwavering faith and caring spirit. She was always ready to lend a listening ear or offer a friendly piece of advice in a time of need. Those grateful in sharing in her life are her husband, Daniel McLaughlin, Hanlontown; daughters, Shawn Lee (Roungaroun) Phaiboun, Clear Lake, and Shannon Lynn (Franklyn) Ruiz, Fertile; grandsons, Thai and Tucker Phaiboun and Franklyn Jr. and Anthony Ruiz; siblings, David Chizek, Marshalltown, Diane (David) Fenton, Garner, Roger (JoAnne) Chizek, Mason City, Catherine (Kevin) Foley, Coralville, Ruth E. Fisher, Havelock, North Carolina, Joseph (Laurie) Chizek, Round Rock, Texas, Paul (Becky) Chizek, Clear Lake, and Dennis Chizek, Garner; sisters-in-law, Pat (Lyle) Boehmer, Mary (Bob) Paulus, Vonnie McLaughlin and Victoria Paulus; brothers-in-law, Mike McLaughlin and Robert McLaughlin; a special niece, Renae Foley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; brother-in-law, John McLaughlin; great-aunt, Lois Caldwell; and nephews Benny Fenton, Cory Russell and Dylan Johnson. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City; ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 2 August 2013 Arlene M. Jermeland Mason City — Arlene M. Jermeland, 73, of Mason City, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at the Mercy Hospice Care Unit in Iowa City. A funeral Mass for Arlene will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St. E., Rockwell, with the Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 4 p.m. The reciting of the rosary will be held at the conclusion of the visitation. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Chapel on Tuesday in Rockwell. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. The Rev. Vernon Floyd Holstad
He was a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Vernon was a minister for 53 years having served in Nova Scotia, Canada, Portersville, Pa., and most recently for 27 years at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Myrtle Holstad; and siblings, Arlene, Maynard, Leslie, and Marvin Holstad. Vernon is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Lipscomb Holstad; son, Scott Cameron Holstad and wife Gretchen VanOstrand; sisters, Gilma Lenz and husband, Roger, Ethel Nerheim and husband Noble, Marlene Hansen; brothers, Irwin Holstad and wife Dixie, Duane Holstad and wife Sharon; numerous nieces and nephews; and his church family at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Following a private interment service at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery, family and friends will gather on Friday at 2 p.m. at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church for a memorial service with Dr. John Wood and Rev. Andy Holt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Vernon’s name to: Mission India, PO Box 141312, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49514. The Holstad family is being served by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com. Betty White Dumont — Betty White, 93, of Dumont, Iowa, died Aug. 1, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Margaret Lorena Murphy Dougherty — Margaret Lorena Murphy, 100, formerly of Dougherty, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Duke Memorial Hospital, Durham, N.C. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Faith Helen Starbuck Mason City — Faith Helen Starbuck, 58, of Mason City, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Willow Pointe Senior Center. Arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. Shirley F. Plagge Latimer — Shirley F. Plagge, 90, of Latimer, presently residing in Hampton, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Latimer. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Posted on 4 August 2013 Frieda Caroline (Gruis) Schlichting
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, at 2 p.m. at the First Reformed Church, Meservey, with Pastor Rodney Meester presiding. Burial will be at the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, on Wednesday, August 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Frieda was born on August 8, 1915, to Peter and Gesena (Ostendorf) Gruis in a farm home south of Meservey, Iowa. She attended a rural school and then Alexander High School from which she graduated in 1933. She then attended Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. After college, she taught in a rural school south of Zion Reformed Church in Franklin County, Iowa, for four and a half years and then in a rural school in Wright County, Iowa, for five years. Frieda was united in marriage to George Schlichting on February 11, 1944, on her parents’ thirtieth wedding anniversary, at the Alexander Reformed Church. They made their home on a farm south of Meservey where they resided thirty-eight and a half years. In 1982 they retired from farming and moved to Belmond, Iowa. In 1986 her husband, George, passed away. Frieda then began a new career proofreading for Printing Services Inc. (PSI) in Belmond where she worked for thirteen years, retiring “early” at age 84. In June of 1989 she was united in marriage to Henry Koelder. Frieda had a great hobby of crocheting, and crocheted afghans, centerpieces and many other articles including crocheted family names for framing, of which she made over 400. Many homes are graced with a crocheted family name made by Frieda. Frieda was a lifelong and active member of the Reformed Church of America (RCA). She graduated from Heidelberg Catechism in the Alexander Reformed Church in 1933, and became a member of this church on confession of faith in 1937. In 1952 she transferred her membership to the Meservey Reformed Church. When Frieda moved to assisted living in the Twin Cities in 2008, she regularly attended Peace Reformed Church in Eagan, Minnesota. Frieda had a passion for teaching, and taught Sunday school in the Alexander and Meservey Reformed churches for twenty-five years and taught Catechism in the Meservey Reformed Church for seventeen sessions. She was active in Reformed Church Womens’ Ministries for over sixty-five years. Frieda enjoyed music, singing in the church choir and playing piano. She instilled a love of music in her children and grandchildren. Frieda is survived by her four children: son Paul (Mary) of Thornton, daughter Genelle (Jack) Forsberg of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, daughter Arlys (Russell) Thompson of Iowa City, and daughter Marcia (Richard) Wilson of Apple Valley, Minnesota She has eight grandchildren: Brian, Bruce and Buffy (Tschampel) Schlichting, Carl and Anna Forsberg, and Steven, Jennifer and Eric Wilson; and two step-grandchildren: Colby and Andy (Amy) Thompson. She has seven great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. In the Koelder family, she is survived by stepson Elwood Koelder and stepdaughter Arlis Koelder plus step-grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters, Genevieve Barkema and Malinda Pals, and her brother Preston Gruis, and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George and Henry, her parents, and sister Berniece. A memorial service is scheduled for 6 p.m., with visitation an hour before and an hour after the service, on Monday, August 5, at the Commons on Marice, 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be designated for the charity of your choice. Ronald H. Juenger ARIZONA CITY — Ronald H. Juenger, 74, of Arizona City, died on July 30, 2013, at home. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 31, at 12 noon, at the Carpenter Community Center. Mr. Juenger was born on Feb. 5, 1939, in Stacyville, Iowa, and was a son of Joseph and Ida Hemann Juenger. He served in the Army and owned a restaurant for 15 years. He was a very happy man and enjoyed playing golf and softball. Survivors include his wife of three years, Lois A.; a son, Mickey J. Juenger of Yukon, Okla.; a daughter, Rondi J. Dominicci of Broomfield, Colorado; a brother, Virgil Juenger of Stacyville; three sisters: Elizabeth Spitz of Osage, Iowa, Barb Collier of St. James, Minnesota, and Mary Ann Lammers of Spring Valley, Minnesota; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Brandt Juenger. J. Warren Funeral Services, Mountain View Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Walter Sonike MASON CITY — Walter Sonike, 84, of Mason City, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa. A private graveside service for family and friends will be held at a later date in the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401; 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Faith Helen Starbuck OSAGE — Arnold (Arnie) Karl Schmidt, 89, of Osage, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Following services, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 State St., Osage IA 50461. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706. Arlene M. Salz
A Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Epiphany Parish, Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, 22 N. Georgia Avenue, Mason City, or Hospice of North Iowa in Arlene’s memory. Arlene M. Salz, daughter of Orble and Margaret A. (Nielandt) Godfrey, was born on October 12, 1937, in Northwood, Iowa. Arlene was baptized at the Methodist Church and attended school in Northwood. Arlene was united in marriage to John Salz in October 18, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage and to this union the couple would be blessed with four sons: David, Brian, Mark, Scott. Arlene was a homemaker for many years taking care of her family. In 1962, the family moved to Mason City where the family has resided for over 51 years. During this time, Arlene worked for Monroe and Roosevelt Middle Schools as a Special Education Paraprofessional for over 25 years, retiring in 2003. She was involved in many activities at Holy Family and especially of great significance were the people in Lay Formation and RCIA. She looked forward to the monthly “55 Gals Gathering” of classmates and Retreat Day in Charles City. Arlene enjoyed reading, camping and many kinds of stitchery projects and sewing. She also loved tending to her garden. She will be missed by her mother, Margaret Godfrey, Northwood; children, David (Linda) Salz, West Des Moines, Brian (Laurie) Salz, Urbandale, Mark (Terry) Salz, Lakeville, Minnesota, and Scott (Jacki) Salz, Des Moines; grandchildren, Jason Salz and special friend, Sarah Behrens, West Des Moines, Heather (Kyle) Fine, Windsor Heights, Iowa, Michael (Aubrey) Salz, Knoxville, Iowa, Thomas (Rachel) Salz, Pella, Iowa, Karen Kolb, Des Moines, Keith (Tina) Kolb, Omaha, Nebraska; two great-granddaughters: Autumn Salz and Lucy Kolb; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; husband, John Salz; sister, Joyce Willand; and her brother, Norman Godfrey. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Loren McRoberts Greene — Loren McRoberts, 91, of Greene, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Arlene M. Jermeland
A funeral Mass for Arlene will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm Street East, Rockwell, with the Reverend Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 4 p.m. The reciting of the rosary will be held at the conclusion of the visitation. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Chapel on Tuesday in Rockwell. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, for their superior care of Arlene. Arlene Marie Jermeland (Holder) was born on August 23rd, 1939, to Irvin and Lucille Holder in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. She attended school in West Union, Iowa, and graduated in 1958. Arlene was united in marriage on June 11, 1966, to John Jermeland at Holy Name Church in West Union, Iowa. For the first few years of their marriage they lived on her parent’s farm east of Hawkeye until they moved to a farm outside of Mason City in 1974. There she was a homemaker and raised her four children: Allen, Julie, Steven and Pamela, while John farmed. They moved into town in 1982 where she began working at Fareway Grocery store until her retirement 27 years later at the age of 72. Arlene was a dedicated loving caring mother and grandmother, but one of her most outstanding qualities was her unwavering work ethic as she was always busy working around the house, taking care of the people around her, and working side jobs whenever possible. She had extreme loyalty to her family when they needed her — traveling to care for and spend time with her grandchildren. She was loved by many in the community, demonstrated by the many friends and repeat customers that would only go through her grocery line, even if they had to wait. Arlene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, Iowa, where she was actively involved in church activities and taught Catechism classes for many years. She enjoyed gardening, going to church, and most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons: Allen (Bridget) Jermeland of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and Steven (Tori) Jermeland of Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters: Julie (Todd Rutledge) Jermeland of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Pamela (Shane) Peden of North Liberty, Iowa; three sisters: Darlene (David) Tope of Ames, Iowa, Diane Brink of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Linda (Roger) Yauslin of West Union, Iowa; one brother, Irvin (Connie) Holder of Hawkeye, Iowa; two brothers-in-law: Art Cox of West Union, Iowa, and Don Austin of Mason City, Iowa; three sisters-in-law: LaVonne (Kendall) Benzing of Monona, Iowa, Elaine Jermeland of West Union, Iowa and Vi Jermeland of Mason City, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Zachary and Jacob Jermeland, Ronald, Kayden, and Tessa Arlene Jermeland, Bryston, Brecken, and Cole Peden; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Jermeland; parents, Irvin and Lucille Holder; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Theodore and Lena Jermeland; sister Norma Cox and two infant siblings; and many brothers and sisters-in-law. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Margaret Lorena Murphy
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 303 Elm Street East, Rockwell, with the Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty, following the Mass. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic School, 410 Patrick Street, Dougherty, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 4 p.m. followed by a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary. Margaret Lorena Murphy was born December 14, 1912, at Dougherty, a daughter of John and Loretta (Ormsby) Mullen. She was united in marriage to Robert Emmett Murphy on September 2, 1939, at Dougherty. A son, James, was born to the couple in 1945. Lorena’s husband, Bob, died on September 27, 1958. Lorena was a 1931 graduate of St. Patrick’s Catholic High School, Dougherty. She worked for many years in Campbell’s General Store in Dougherty, eventually managing the store with her sister until retiring in 1981. She made regular trips to visit her son’s home with more extended stays in recent years. During her life, Lorena acted as primary care-giver to several family members disabled by sickness, including her mother, an aunt and a cousin. She enjoyed running in her youth and delighted in both driving and cooking throughout her life. Her interests included puzzles, playing cards, especially 500, and writing letters. She relished the time spent with her family and visiting with her friends. She loved her many good friends with whom she maintained contact over the years. Lorena treasured Dougherty and the people of Dougherty all her life. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dougherty, The Catholic Ladies Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Legion Auxiliary, Dougherty Senior Citizens, and Promoter of the Miraculous Medal. Lorena is survived by her son, Jim (Char) Murphy, Durham, North Carolina; four grandchildren: Dr. Kara Ann Murphy Schmidt, Louisville, Kentucky, Robert Charles (Elizabeth) Murphy, Fairfax, Virginia, Meghan Kathleen (Todd) Halky, Westport, Connecticut, Sean Michael (Liz) Murphy, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Delores Mullen, San Diego, California. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Romana Campbell, and her two brothers, Joseph Mullen and Dr. Leo Mullen. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St N.E., Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Judy Faye Martin OSAGE — Judy Faye Martin, 66, of Osage died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Private graveside inurnment services will be held at a later date. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., 641-732-3706. Faith Helen Starbuck MASON CITY — Faith Helen Starbuck of Mason City entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2013, at Willow Pointe Senior Center. Faith was born on January 26, 1955, to Donald and Gladys Starbuck. She was born in Mason City but lived most of her life in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Faith moved back to Mason City about two years ago. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 5th, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home 123 Second Street S.E., Mason City, and the Funeral will be on Tuesday August 6th, at 11 a.m. at Rudd Methodist Church, 611 Sixth Street Rudd, Iowa. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery just outside of Rudd. She loved to travel and just be with her friends and family. Faith belonged to the Toastmaster and Tops Club. Faith did some missionary work in her lifetime. In high school she was a part of The Redbird Mission. Most recently she went to New Orleans to do missionary work for the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. Faith’s spiritual beliefs were very important to her. She attended Bible college. She was always excited to add to her awesome collection of crosses. Faith enjoyed canoeing and bird-watching. She enjoyed reading the “Maxine” comic. Faith always loved to hear a good joke — she definitely liked to laugh. Cardmaking and photo-taking were both hobbies of hers. Faith was a voracious reader, and also loved to write, especially poems and sayings. One of Faith’s biggest accomplishments was her sobriety, that being 26 years this summer. Faith is survived by her son, Logan Robinson, (Teri Robinson); her brother, David (Linda) Starbuck of Mitchell, Iowa; her two sisters: Meredith (Gary) Jones of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Donna (Joel) Ernst of Mason City, Iowa; lots of loving nieces and nephews, Tammy (Jeff) Chinander, Carl (Laura) Starbuck, Stacy (Brian) Anderson, Dawn (Travis) Tibbits, Daniel (Susan) Jones, Angela Jones, Adam (Renee) Ernst, Kiran Ernst, Michael Ernst; and many great-nieces, great- nephews and cousins, also her wonderful friends. Faith will be missed by many, as she was always there for so many. Posted on 4 August 2013 Joseph “Joe” Henry Williamson MASON CITY — Joseph “Joe” Henry Williamson, 60, of 3253 Pinnacle Court, Mason City, formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. Vera Nauman CHARLES CITY — Vera Nauman, 84, of Charles City, died Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral services for Vera Nauman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Rudd. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service. Vera Mae Nauman was born April 20, 1929, in Floyd County, the daughter of Emmett Nauman Sr. and Hannah Janssen. She received her education at home. Due to her disability she lived at home until entering the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home. Living family members include six siblings: Lester Nauman of Floyd, Bernice (Orville) Caspers of Swaledale, Gladys Wandro of Arizona, Paul Nauman of Charles City, Alice (Victor) Klopping of Newton and Ardis Richardson of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers: David Nauman and Emmett Nauman, Jr. 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. Fern V. Zinser CLEAR LAKE — Fern V. Zinser, 100, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Aug,3, 2013, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. Posted on 5 August 2013 by Marie Thompson |
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SHEFFIELD
— Keith D. Emhoff, 70, of Sheffield,
Iowa, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City. 
FOREST
CITY — Robert “Bob” Benson, 89, of
Forest City, Iowa, died Wednesday, July
31, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
The
Rev. Vernon Floyd Holstad, age 74,
passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
Frieda
Caroline (Gruis) Schlichting, age 97,
passed away July 26, 2013, at the
Commons on Marice, Eagan, Minnesota.
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