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Fern Zinser
Celebration of her life will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 8, at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, Iowa, with Pastor Randy Vaage and Pastor Rod Carlson officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City following the services. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to Oakwood Care Center, Evangelical Free Church of Clear Lake, or Hospice of North Iowa, in lieu of flowers. Fern Valeria Wilkinson was born January 20, 1913, to Edwin R. and Minnie E. (Mix) Wilkinson on the family farm in Alpha, Jackson County, Minnesota She was raised in that area going to school through the eighth grade then working and helping to provide for her family during the depression. She later took a GED course through North Iowa Area Community College and received her certificate in 1987. Fern helped move her parents to Spirit Lake, Iowa, and worked at different jobs. She worked at the hospital and was trained as a practical nurse. Fern met Jean E. Snow and was married to him in 1935. To that union, four sons were born. In 1946, the family moved to a home on east main street, Clear Lake. Jean passed in September of 1966. Fern worked at the radio factory west of Mason City then later became employed by Jacob E. Decker plant, later named Armour. She retired from there due to health issues in 1975. That fall she met Emory R. Zinser. They were married in 1976. He passed in 1999. She and Emory spent their married life traveling in a motor home seeing many areas of the country including two trips to Alaska, doing genealogy work, and making quilts having their home base in Weslaco, Texas. They returned to North Iowa in 1996 due to health issues. Fern and Emory were privileged to be able to travel in Europe and the Holy Lands. Family meant a lot to her and she spent time seeing many relatives during their travel days and searching for long lost family members as well as ancestors. She has been living at the Oakwood Care Center the past six years. She had her sewing machine with her and continued to make quilt blocks, small flannel baby quilts, and did mending for anyone who asked her while there. Her last sewing project was just two weeks ago. Surviving Fern are two sons: Larry and Harlan (Gayle) Snow, both of Clear Lake; daughter-in-law: Judy Snow, North Pole, Alaska; step-children: Joyce Eakman, Patricia Connoughton, and Richard Zinser. Grandchildren surviving her are Michelle (Russell) Alexander and Bruce (Juliana) Snow; Jacquelin (Jeff) Cayton, Debra Coe and Jocko Clifford, Lanyon Snow, Suzanne (Donnie) Helgeson, and Traci (Dan) Burgess; Angella Gilyard, Kevin (Cathy) Snow, Kemberly (David) Drotzmann, Daryl Snow, and Tammy (Chuck) Jacky; Tonja (Kevin) Swanson, Steve (Cindi) Snow and Jeanette Harthan. Also surviving are step-grandchildren Joyce, Shirley, Deborah, Daniel Kemper; Phillip Minton, Lynn Ann Fowlkes, and Melinda Minton; Larry Eakman, Kenneth Eakman, and Janice Clark; Cynthia Owen and Brian Connoughton; Richard Zinser and James Phelps; many nieces and nephews as well as great grand and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jean Snow and Emory Zinser; sons, Bruce and wife, Muriel, and David Snow; brothers, Burton, Homer, and Darrel and wife, Gloria. Wilkinson; sister, Ardith and husband, Paul, McLaughlin; step daughters, Ramona and husband, Paul, Mouser; Shirley and husband Ralph Kemper; and Judith and husband, Chris, D’Agostino; step-sons-in-law: James Eakman and Thomas Connaughton; step grandson, Donald Kemper; great granddaughters, Mandy and Melissa King; great-grandson, Christopher Ryan Snow, step great grandson, Joshua Kemper. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.
Clair North
Funeral services for Clair North will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 8, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Jane Keel will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Clair John North was born March 25, 1933, the son of Glen S. and Neta (Sisson) North. He received his education in Charles City, graduating from Charles City High School in 1951. Clair married his high school sweetheart, Noriene Matthews, on December 29, 1951. The couple made their home in Charles City where they raised their family. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Clair began working for Northwestern Bell immediately after high school and retired from the company after 43 years. For two of those years, Clair enlisted in the 101st Army Airborne Battalion which was stationed in Puerto Rico during the Korean War, 1951-1953. Clair was an avid sportsman who enjoyed coon and game bird hunting. Coon hunting was his favorite sport and he could name all of his coon and bird dogs by name, but his favorite friend and companion was his house dog, Dixie. Clair also enjoyed weekends showing horses with his children, and he spent countless hours donating his time with the Isaac Walton League, including 25 years teaching hunter gun safety courses. Clair loved fishing with this family and all of his friends from the West Wind Trailer Park at Lake City, Minnesota, during the summers. He also liked woodworking as a hobby, and would spend hours in his wood working shop making furniture as well as squirrel and bird feeders for his children. Most of all, Clair loved the time spent with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Living family members include his wife of 61 years, Noriene of Charles City; son Scott and Kathy (McGurn) North of Onawa; daughter, Diana (North) and Dave Schwichtenberg of Garner; grandchildren, Sarah Martindale, Lucas North and Cody Schwichtenberg; great-granddaughter, Ella Martindale; sister, Neta Peterson of Oakley, California; brother-in-law, Gary Matthews; along with nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Neta; brother-in-law, Don Matthews; brother, Bob North; sisters, Patti Fairbanks, Marion Johnson and Alice Beasly; father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Marion Matthews and grandsons, Kristopher Bo and Daniel Lee Schwichtenberg. 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
Loren J. McRoberts
Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St.in Greene where there will be a public prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Wednesday. Loren J. McRoberts was born on July 27, 1922, in Orange Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa. He was one of four children born to John W. and Wilma A. (Saylor) McRoberts and died Friday, August 2, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Loren was raised during the Depression on a farm and attended country schools before graduating from Greene High School in 1940. He continued his education at the National School of Aeronautics in Kansas City, majoring in engine maintenance. Following graduation in 1941, Loren was employed by Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut. For two years, Loren mounted motors on stands and tested them for performance. In 1943 Loren was inducted into the United States Army. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded in action for which he received the Purple Heart. He was awarded the Silver Star by the United States, and the Bronze Star by the French. Following the war, Loren returned to Greene and went into business with his father, John W. McRoberts of McRoberts Implement Company. On June 7, 1947, Loren was united in marriage to Pearletta Bellows at the Presbyterian Church in Greene. This union was blessed with three children: John, Jane, and Mary Kate. In 1969 Loren constructed the McRoberts Implement Shop on North First Street where the business remained for 43 years. Loren was a past president of the Round Grove Country Club, a member of the Cemetery Board for many years and a member of Tack-Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene. He enjoyed traveling, wintering in Texas, playing golf, Bridge and “500.” Loren was a Christian whose close walk with Christ and devoted service to the Church was apparent to all. Faithfully, over the years, he served as Moderator, Chairman of the board of Directors, Trustee, Treasurer, and as a member of both the Finance and Ministerial Boards. Loren will be remembered as an honest, hardworking man, devoted to his church, family, and community. Surviving family members include his wife of 66 years, Pearletta; three children: John (LeAnn) McRoberts of Greene, Jane (Todd) Berkley of Fort Meyers, Florida, Mary Kate (Ed) Schlenger of Marcus, Iowa; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Oberg of Prescott, Arizona, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Richard McRoberts, and one sister, Marylou Gilholm. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Loren McRoberts Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Evelyn R. Fox St. Ansgar — Evelyn R. Fox, 89, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are pending with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www. schroederandsites.com. Marian Hankenson CLEAR LAKE — Marian Hankenson, 94, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at the Manly Care Center, Manly. Services are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193 Leonard Marion Schutjer Mason City — Leonard Marion Schutjer, 85, of Mason City, died on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. He will be cremated, with a graveside service in Britt at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Isaac Byers Charles City — Isaac Byers, 11-month-old son of Corey Byers and Elizabeth Reed, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center. Funeral services for Isaac Byers will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln with Colwell United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be at Beckwith Cemetery in rural Colwell. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday. 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. Donald O. Thompson CLear Lake — Donald O. Thompson, 86, of Clear Lake, died on July 29, 2013, at his South Shore home. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Pastor Dean Hess will officiate, joined by members of Don’s family, Pastors Matt Larson and Kally Elliott. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 11, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Jesse James Holder Mason City — On Aug. 2, 2103, Jesse James Holder, 75, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne Holder, four daughters, Debbie Simmons of Knoxville, Iowa, Cindy Johnson of Mason City, Tina Holder of Mason City, and Michelle Payne of London, Ohio; one stepson, Mark Hauge of Mason City; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Hazel Klatt and son James Holder. Memorial funds can be sent to JoAnn Holder, 616 S. Polk Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. A memorial service will be held at West Park at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Friends and family are welcome to join. Earl Glen Weber
He was born on June 11, 1925, in Hampton, to Carl and Alma (Olson) Weber. Earl graduated from Dows High School. He was united in marriage to Verla Behrens on December 2, 1945, in Garner, Iowa. Earl farmed from his youth up to adulthood, was a soil commissioner of Franklin County and worked for Northwestern Mutual Life for forty-nine years and had acquired his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Dows and the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. Earl enjoyed golfing, gardening, flowers and working. He was a volunteer EMT for the Dows Ambulance, was a 4-H leader, was an active volunteer in the Dows community and was a Grand Marshall of Dows Corn Days in the 1990s. Earl is survived by his wife Verla Weber of Dows, son Corky (Becky) Weber of Edina, Minnesota, and their daughters Amanda Weber and Alicia Weber of Edina, daughter Pat (Lyle) Hanson of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and their children Christine Hanson and Zach Hanson of Eden Prairie, sister De Elda Frodin of Gray Hawk, Kent., sister Bernice Peterson of Waterloo, sister LaVonne Rastetter of Iowa Falls and sister Marie (Marv) Meyer of Iowa Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Alma Weber, brother Seth Weber and twin sister Elaine Schroeder. It was Earl’s wishes to donate his body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program in Iowa City, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Dows Presbyterian Church. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, August 11, at the Dows Community Center in Dows, Iowa. Burial will take place at a later date. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is handling the arrangements. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Shirley Plagge Latimer — Shirley Plagge, 90, of Latimer, Iowa, presently residing in Hampton, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with Pastor Lindsey Braun officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:30 until 7 p.m., Friday, Aug.9, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., prior to the service on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Latimer is in charge of the arrangements; www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Posted on 6 August 2013 Tara L. Beshey GARNER — Tara L. Beshey, 40, of Garner, Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug.6, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with a rosary at 4:45 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Tara Beshey Memorial Fund. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www. cataldofuneralhome.com. Evelyn R. Fox St. Ansgar — Evelyn R. Fox, 89, formerly of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral service will be on Thursday, August 8, at 1:30 p.m., at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn was born on January 9, 1924, in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to Edmund and Ella (Kirchgatter) Rosenberg. She attended rural school completing the eighth grade. As a young girl she worked on the farm, shocking oats and milking cows were among here duties. She also could be found singing, dancing and tap dancing to the accompaniment of guitar music by her brother Glen at various local community gatherings. As a young lady she worked for a short time in Mason City at Decker’s meat packers and as an unsuccessful waitress and also was a hairstylist in her home. Evelyn was an old-fashioned gal who met and married Leonard Fox on April 29, 1943. After Leonard’s tour of duty in World War II, together they dedicated their lives to raising and caring for the family, with the children as top priority. Their aim was to instill the proper values in their children that would aid them in their life long decision making, so one day they may enjoy lives better than what their parent’s had known. Evelyn enjoyed dancing, doing some gardening and loved her flowers, especially her roses. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Lesly Fox-Bexley; great- granddaughter, Eva Lubbert; brothers, Glen, Dale and Wayne Rosenberg. Evelyn is survived by one son, Dean (Robyn) Fox of St. Charles, Minnesota; three daughters, Sandra (Dale) Lubbert of Riceville, Iowa, Judy Fox and special friend Gary Horn, of Mason City, Iowa, Kathryn Fox of Mason City; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Gene (Betty) Rosenberg of Grafton, Iowa.; sister, Janice (Russill) Weinschenk of Rochester, Minnesota; sister in law Delrose Rosenberg of Mason City. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites. com. Leonard Marion Schutjer Mason City — Leonard Marion Schutjer, 85, of Mason City, Iowa, died August 5, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. He was born September 25, 1927, in rural Hancock County to George and Sylvia (Mickelson) Schutjer. He attended Britt Community Schools, graduating in 1944. After serving in the Army, Leonard went to work for M & St.L. Railroad (Northwestern Railroad) retiring after 40 years. Leonard is survived by his brother Eugene (Norma) of Charles City, Iowa, two nieces Pam (Mike) Weston, Andrea (Brian) Cressey and one nephew Lance (Meg) Schutjer as well as nine great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Inurnment at a later date. Evelyn Jean Barkema October 15, 1919-June 4, 2013 Olathe, KanSAS. — Evelyn Jean Barkema, age 93, passed away on June 4, 2013, at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kansas. Evelyn was born October 15, 1919, in Alexander, Iowa, to Minnie Bonte Schulte and Chris C. Schulte. She graduated from Alexander Consolidated High School in 1937 and from Iowa State University in 1941 with a B.S. degree in home economics. After college, Evelyn taught in the Corning and Carroll, Iowa, high schools for several years. During her years teaching, Evelyn began dating Foster D. Barkema on weekends and summer visits to Alexander. Evelyn and Foster were married on October 16, 1948, by her uncle George William Bonte of Bristow, Iowa. Evelyn joined Foster on the farm he had rented, and during a snowstorm in March 1950, they moved to the farm several miles northeast of Alexander that would be their home for nearly 60 years. Evelyn was an active participant in the growing farming operation, keeping the farm books and being on call during the busy seasons. Evelyn was deeply committed to her family and many friends. She made family birthdays and holiday celebrations special events, and she was a faithful writer of letters and cards by hand, by typewriter, and later by email. Evelyn also loved to bake, sew, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and she loved to be outdoors, tending to her large garden and many flower beds and mowing the big farmstead lawn. Evelyn was a life-long member of the First Reformed Church of Alexander, where she served on numerous committees and taught Catechism and Sunday School classes for 25 years. She was also a charter member of the Alexander Women’s Club. Evelyn and Foster spent the winter months of their retirement years in Mesa, Arizona, and they always looked forward to the arrival of spring and their return to their Iowa farm home. In November, 2006, she and Foster moved to an apartment in the Aberdeen Village retirement community in Olathe, Kansas. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother John Edward Schulte, sister Arlene Bier, and daughter Janelle Kay Barkema. Evelyn is survived by her husband Foster, brother Calvin C. Schulte of Alexander, and son Alan, daughter-in-law Judi, and grandchildren Kyle and Karen, all of Lenexa, Kansas. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 8, at the First Reformed Church, 214 Brown Street, Alexander, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Hospice of North Iowa. Wilma Stites Charles City — Wilma Stites, 77, of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home. Funeral services for Wilma Stites will be 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Moulton. Pastor Jerry Weller will officiate. Burial will be at Hilltown Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to time of service at the funeral home in Moulton. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Mary L. Leuwerke-Trappe BRITT — Mary L. Leuwerke-Trappe, 76, of Britt, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at Westview Care Center in Britt. Funeral services for Mary Leuwerke-Trappe will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, 2391 330th St. in Forest City, with the Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation for Mary Leuwerke-Trappe will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.
Donald O. Thompson
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 12, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Pastor Dean Hess will be officiating, joined by members of Don’s family, Pastors Matt Larson and Kally Elliott. It will be a Celebration of Life and a witness to God’s glory! Visitation will be Sunday, August 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake. Donald Oscar Thompson was born on February 27, 1927, to Oscar and Erma Thompson at home in Clear Lake. Don grew up in Clear Lake, worked during school delivering groceries and newspapers and at a meat packing facility in Mason City. He played trumpet in bands and won a national championship in a band contest. He interviewed with bandleader Stan Kenton. Don enjoyed his high school years at Clear Lake participating in three sports, band, and was dedicated to academics. Since moving back to Clear Lake he reconnected with many classmates and thoroughly enjoyed monthly Saturday morning breakfast with them. He was drafted into the Navy in the summer of 1945. During boot camp, the Navy determined Don should attend NROTC at University of Idaho, where he met Barbara Newell, fell in love and was married. The two moved back to Iowa where he attended the University of Iowa graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. degree in physics, a master’s and Ph.D. in 1953 and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He transferred branches of service, becoming a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force and worked at its Cambridge, Massachusetts, research facility for two years. He was transferred to Tennessee as a part of the Atomic Energy Commission and assigned to the Oak Ridge National Laboratories in 1954. During this time, he built the cabin cruiser he launched in 1963, which is still enjoyed by the family on Clear Lake and the Mississippi River. Don returned to civilian life in 1963 and worked for North American Aviation Science Center in California for 15 years. In 1979 Don and Barbara moved to Ames, Iowa, where he was instrumental in developing the Center for Non-Destructive Evaluation (CNDE) and Quantitative Non-Destructive Evaluation (QNDE) at Iowa State University. Together with his colleagues and staff, they developed the center into a world-class scientific organization. In 1991 Don was honored for his distinguished contributions to engineering and science by election to the National Academy of Engineering of the United States of America. In 2002 he was one of only nineteen foreign scientists to be elected India’s National Academy of Engineering. Don was honored by Iowa State University as one of one hundred and fifty visionaries that shaped the institution. In July, less than a week before he died, Don attended the 40th anniversary of QNDE held in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was recognized as a leader in the development of the global Nondestructive Evaluation community and the founder of Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation. One of Don’s long time colleagues said in his speech, “Don ruled with an iron hand, but was compassionate and the best boss I have ever known.” In 1999, Don and Barbara returned to Clear Lake to a home they call “The Heritage,” a home they designed and built to give their family a place to share the joy of being together. Don was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served on the benevolence committee and assisted in Saturday night services by reading the lessons from scripture. Together with his small group they installed three crosses on the property of Harmony Ranch along Interstate 35, a gift for who pass through Clear Lake. He enjoyed playing his trumpet in three local bands, The Nonsemble, New Horizon Band and the North Iowa Concert Band. He loved Clear Lake, its history and its people. Don had a quiet yet powerful faith in Jesus that was passed on as a significant part of his heritage. Don loved his family. How he enjoyed the frequent visits from his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, each visit ending with a hug and a “Come back soon!” He also loved his dogs, such good friends. But as he lived through the joys and challenges of life it was his wife, Barbara, who brought him his deepest joy and peace. Don was preceded in death by his father, Oscar, (1955), his mother, Erma (1983) and his older brother, Keith who died at the age of 3 days in 1924. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, three sons, Jim, Steve and John and their spouses, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Don sought to use the gifts and talents God had given him to the fullest. He honored that in others. He will be sorely missed, but the legacy he leaves will always be a bright shining light, and inspiration to his family, friends and colleagues. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Justina Marie Smith Northwood — Justina Marie Smith, 30, of Northwood, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, in Northwood. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543. Marian Hankenson Clear Lake — Marian Hankenson, 94, Clear Lake, died Sunday Aug. 4, 2013, at the Manly Care Center, Manly. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Memorials may be given to Opportunity Village or Central Gardens. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Harold Springer Hampton — Harold Springer, 69, of Hampton, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at his home in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com Posted on 7August 2013 David D. Buckley MASON CITY — David D. Buckley, 72, of Mason City died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at his home in Mason City. Services are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Tara L. Beshey
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 9, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with a rosary at 4:45 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Tara Beshey Memorial Fund. Tara Lynn Beshey, the daughter of Kevin and Wendy (Skelton) Mills, was born March 25, 1973, in Spencer. She graduated from Laurens-Marathon High School in 1991. Tara continued her education at AIB College of Business in Des Moines, graduating with an associate degree in general business. Tara worked in Des Moines at Strauss Safe and Lock, Riekes Material and later operated a day care. In May of 2009 she moved with her family to Garner where she worked at Farm Bureau as an administrative assistant. On August 25, 2012, she was married to Evan Beshey at St. Boniface Catholic Church. They made their home in Garner. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, exercising and watching her brothers race their modified cars. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church and also was a volunteer on the ambulance crew. Tara is survived by her husband, Evan Beshey of Garner; her three children: Brittany Hall, Colby Reid and Jensen Reid; her parents, Kevin and Wendy Mills of Marathon; brothers, Stacey (Melany) Mills of Webb and Jeremy (Dawn) Mills of Garner; a sister, Sarah (Jamie) Staley of Webster City; paternal grandmother, Darlene Mills of Webb; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Roy Mills; maternal grandparents, Russell and Arlene Skelton; and a niece, Makinley Mills. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2481, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Bernice Holt Algona — Bernice Holt, 95, of Algona died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at the Oak Terrace Senior Retirement Community in North Mankato, Minnesota Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Loren Shellabarger officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the VFW Post No. 2541 and the Hagg-Turner American Legion Post No. 90 of Algona. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Justina Marie Smith
A memorial service for Tina will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 10, at First Lutheran Church, 309 North 9th Street, Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Friday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Following the visitation, cremation will take place with inurnment at a later date. Tina’s family has established a memorial fund, in memory of Justina Marie “Tina” Smith at the NSB Bank, P.O. Box 288, 900 Central Ave, Northwood, IA 50459. Justina Marie “Tina” Smith was born on March 10, 1983, in Mason City, the daughter of Jerry and Jeanette (Colby) Smith. Tina received her education in the Northwood-Kensett Community Schools. Tina was a wonderful, loving and full-of-life mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend. Tina was always on the go and her heart was as big as the world. Tina loved nature, long walks, flowers and animals, but most of all her family. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Spencer and Maci Smith who were her life; her parents, Jerry L. Smith Jr. of Mason City and fiancé Mary Jo Porter of Northwood; Jeanette M. (Scott) Hanson of Northwood; brother, Jeremy (Carrie) Smith of Joice; sister, Jolene M. (Josh) Hennigar of Northwood; brother, Joshua Jaspers of Northwood; step-brother, Mitchell (Jess) Hanson of Northwood; grandparents, Jerry L. (Erma) Smith Sr. of Mason City, and Barbara Gordon of Mason City; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends. Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents, David C. and Darlene Colby; an uncle, Jerry Colby; and a cousin, Dustin Colby. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-24-1543. Mary L. Leuwerke-Trappe
Funeral services for Mary Leuwerke-Trappe will be held on Friday, August 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, 2391 330th Street in Forest City with Reverend Robert Snitzer officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation for Mary Leuwerke-Trappe will be held on Thursday, August 8, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Mary Lee Leuwerke-Trappe was born on January 19, 1937, to Elmer and Ruth (Larson) Johnson. She graduated from Britt High School in 1954. Mary married Curtis Leuwerke in 1954, and to this union, 3 sons and 1 daughter were born. The family farmed in the Forest City area and she worked in the grocery store and bank in Lake Mills, and at the lampshade factory in Forest City. After Curt died in 1998, she met and married Elmer Trappe in 1998. Mary is survived by her husband, Elmer Trappe; daughter Kathlene (Brian) Price, son Paul Leuwerke, and daughter-in-law Kathy Jo Leuwerke; sisters Sharlene Beenken and Jean Knapper; stepchildren Edward Trappe, Roger Trappe, Dennis Trappe, Victor Trappe, Linda Schreiber, Patricia Waters, Thomas Trappe; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and step-great-great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Curtis Leuwerke, children Greg Leuwerke and Danny Leuwerke, and brothers Denny Johnson and Walter Johnson. Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Posted on 8 August 2013 Shirley (Reinke) Plagge
Shirley was born on Jan. 21, 1923, the third daughter of Lydia (Weber) and Herbert Reinke in Geneva, Iowa. Shirley always described her childhood as wonderful, full of family love and time to dream. Many of the happiest memories were shared with her sister Ruth. Though she grew up during the Depression, Shirley felt her life was rich and “the best of times.” Shirley attended Geneva Schools, graduating with a life-long love of learning and friendships. Throughout life, Shirley valued world awareness and thoroughly enjoyed discussions on vast topics supported by her voracious reading. Following a courtship that commenced with a blind date, Shirley was united in marriage to LaVern Plagge on Nov. 10, 1941, in Geneva, Iowa. World War II impacted farming plans and instead guided them to early homes near army bases in Kansas and Washington, the first of their many travels, both domestic and international. To this union two children, a son, Jerry, and a daughter, Joyce, were born. Shirley appreciated her farm life in rural Latimer; a life filled with the cycles of growing and adventures both great and small. Shirley always took pride in her role as a homemaker and was an award-winning baker, most noted for rolls. Her expansive flower gardens stopped traffic and enriched her home, while fresh garden produce contributed to amazing meals for family and friends. Shirley thrived wherever “planted,” especially in the home she and Lavern created within Latimer where grandchildren loved the combination of farm adventures as well as the beautiful park next door that they considered their world. Most valued in Shirley’s life were always the family, the church, and her wide community of friends. Her early years at the Geneva Methodist Church as well as her life at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer nourished her legacy of service and her strong Christian commitment. As a dedicated member of Immanuel, she assumed a litany of leadership, teaching, and involvement roles. She will always be remembered for her devotion to family, reveling in family fun and special events. Memories reflect her zest for living, the happiness of her laughter, her friendship offered to all, and her dedication to making the world better for others. Shirley was a woman of strong faith, a vibrant example of care, compassion and social action. Her dedication to helping others is displayed in the many organizations benefitting from her focus and volunteer commitments, especially CAL Community Schools, CAL Over 60’s, Immanuel UCC, Latimer Park Society and others. Her memory is to be honored through memorials to the organizations she greatly valued. Among those cherishing her memory are: her children Jerry and Jeanne Plagge, Joyce and Donald Benes; her grandchildren: Scott (Julie) Plagge, Troy (Carol) Plagge, Gabrielle Sandberg, York (fianceé Elizabeth), Kent (Jessica) and Kyle; her great grandchildren: Brandon, Bryan, Jordan, Amanda, Ryley, Paige, Kaia and Lucas; four great great granddaughters; sisters-in-law Evonne Plagge, Lorena Koch, Elaine Reinke, along with many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom she so valued. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband LaVern, sisters Ruth and Marlys, parents-in-law Louise and Louis Plagge, infant granddaughter Dawn Ranae, brothers-in-law Herbert Plagge, Wayne Plagge, Don Koch, Don Reinke, and sister-in-law Margaret Plagge. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 10, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with Pastor Lindsey Braun officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., prior to the service on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer. A caravan will depart Immanuel UCC at 9:45 a.m. for the internment. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Latimer is handling the arrangements, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com David D. Buckley
As per his wishes, his body was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City with Hospice Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp officiating. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home. David Dean Buckley, the son of Clyde and Viola (Moen) Buckley, was born on June 21, 1941, at Irish Hospital in Forest City, Iowa. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City and confirmed at Elk Creek Lutheran Church near Kensett. He attended country schools and later graduated from Hanlontown High School in 1959. Dave was united in marriage to Deanna Dahl in 1961 and to this union was born Denise, Dawn, Darren and Dana. The couple later divorced. Dave “Buck” had a very strong work ethic and had various types of jobs that took him to many parts of the country. In his early career, he worked locally for J & L Tire, The Creamery, Arco Fertilizer, Joice Elevator, Kensett Homes and ran his own terragating business. In 1986 he moved south and became a regional manager for Glacier Water. After retiring, he chose to return to be closer to his family. Dave was very talented and was always tinkering on a project and generous in assisting others. He had numerous hobbies and some favorites included fishing, camping, gardening, building and remodeling homes, woodworking, and restoring cars and trucks. He was very proud of restoring his father’s Ford pickup. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his Indian motorcycle. Dave had a unique sense of humor and always had a great story to tell that left you with laughter and a smile. He really enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sport events and activities. Dave is survived by his children Denise (Kurt) Hanson of Mason City, Dawn Buckley-Jackson of Cedar Falls, Darren Buckley of Mason City, Dana Hrubetz (Todd Patterson) of Manly; grandchildren Tiffany and Tanner Hanson, Kendall and Kasey Jackson, Jadda Buckley, Danielle and Kaitlyn Hrubetz, Zach and Thomas Patterson; a sister, Janet Jerde of Clarion; an aunt, Virginia Schmidt of Forest City; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Viola Buckley; his brother, Jerrold Buckley; his brother-in-law, James Jerde; and nephew Jeff Buckley. John Berschman Buffalo Center —John Berschman, age 86, of Buffalo Center, Iowa, assed away Tuesday Aug. 6, 2013, at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday Aug. 12, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, also at the church Interment will be at the Olena Mound Cemetery of Buffalo Center. Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858, winterfuneral@wctatel. net. Dorothy Elizabeth Streit STACYVILLE — Dorothy Elizabeth Streit, 91, of Stacyville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Visitation Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary starting at 5 p.m. and a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. Schoreder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites. com. Mary Helene Pederson
CARROLL — Mary Helene Pederson, 58, of Carroll, Iowa, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. Funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Carroll First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Bill Wenig of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Des Moines officiating. Music for the service was by Bill and Molly Benson and Mike and Susan Moore. Casket bearers were Kyle Rotert, Anthony Bushnell, Derek Pederson, John Wallace, Steve Fey, Cliff McFarland, Bill Orlano and Mark O’Leary. Honorary casket bearers will be Sam Wallace, Nicholas Pederson, David Bushnell, Emily Rotert, Michaela Bushnell, Rachael Bushnell, Ben Rotert and Leah Rotert. Burial was at Carroll City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for Mary’s family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com. Born June 21, 1955, at Mason City, Iowa, she was a daughter of Ralph H. and Dorothea (Dexheimer) Wallace. She grew up in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in 1973. She was married to Dave Pederson on July 21, 1973, at the home of her parents in Mason City. The couple made their home in Clear Lake where she worked at Handicap Village for five years before moving to Minneapolis. They also lived in Menomonie, Wis., for nine years before moving to Carroll in December 1989. Mary served as a volunteer in the Carroll Community School District for 21 years. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed music, reading, socializing with her friends, and she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband, Dave, of Carroll; two daughters: Sarah Bushnell and her husband, Anthony, of Blaine, Minnesota, and Bekah Rotert and her husband, Kyle, of Ankeny, Iowa; six grandchildren: David, Michaela and Rachael Bushnell and Emily, Benjamin and Leah Rotert; a brother, John Wallace, and his wife, Kerry McDonald, of Grimes, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Derek Pederson, and his wife, Carrie, of Lakeville, Minnesota; her stepmother, Muriel Wallace, of Mason City; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was preceded in death by her parents. John J. Haag, Jr. GARNER — John J. Haag, Jr., 74, of Garner, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 2, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner with a rosary at 2:45 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641- 923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Joseph Henry “Joe” Williamson Mason City — Joseph Henry “Joe” Williamson, 60, of 3253 Pinnacle Court, Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Madison, Wis., died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Joe Williamson’s life was a miracle. Born in Madison, on Nov. 4, 1952, to Lillian and Rollie Williamson, Joe was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 10 years old. At 13 he suffered a recurrence of the tumor and was given 24 hours to live. Joe seemed to be invincible, although his mobility was limited, his love and joy never were. He went on to work at UW Hospital Animal Research for 25 years earning “The Most Dependable Employee” award upon his retirement. Joe’s father, Rollie, dedicated his life to giving Joe care, respect and compassion with the energy only understood by a parent who loves his child. Joe lived at home with his parents until his mother’s death, when he and his father, his best friend, moved to Mason City, Iowa. There he enjoyed working at Opportunity Village. Joe’s favorite moments were spent following the Iowa State gymnastics team, cheering on his nieces and nephews, and fishing on Clear Lake. Many people on the lake will remember Rollie shouting in excitement, “Set the hook, Joe!” and Joe answering, “Get the net!” Joe was welcomed into eternal life by his mother Lillian Williamson, his sister Sara, niece Kara LittelShinners, nephew Paul Williamson, and family friend Frank McNutt. Joe’s life is celebrated by his father Rolland Williamson (Anne Grady), seven sisters: Gayle Williamson, Mary Williamson, Amy (Dennis) Pyle, Alta (John) Shinners, Kara (Jim) Clawson, Paula (Al) Gavula, Lora (Neal) Bentley, brother Matt (Lillian) Williamson, and 12 nieces and nephews. In the words of his nephew Evan: Joe Henry is gone, the guy we thought was invincible. One would say he never got a ‘fair shake’ at life: someone who could not walk, but what nonsense! A ‘fair shake’ at life never comes. That is his lesson. He managed to live without prejudice, bias or hatred while often denied the luxuries of travel, speed or self-sufficiency. As someone outside the boundaries of ‘normalcy,’ he taught everyone within those boundaries from his wheelchair. Still more important than the Joe without hatred was the Joe with happiness. Happiness is your own creation. Faces do not lie; Joe’s was full of wisdom. Fullness of enjoyment was in his smile. There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Mason City, Iowa (www.hsni.org). Catch the big one Joe Henry! Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.
Harold “Butch” Springer Hampton — Harold “Butch” Springer, 69, of Hampton, Iowa, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at his home in Hampton. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church in Mason City, officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans. Harold’s family will greet friends and relatives from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Harold’s name in care of his family. Harold Duane (Dreher) Springer was born on May 15, 1944, in Mason City, the son of Duane and Marjorie (Wolf) Dreher. In July 1961, Harold entered the United States Army, serving as personnel manager and SP4 while stationed in Hawaii before his honorable discharge. On June 13, 1965, Harold was united in marriage to Jolene Tatro at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, they would be blessed with 2 sons and 48 years together. Following his time in the military Harold worked as the publisher and editor of the Kansas Outdoorsman newspaper while attending the Worldwide College of Auctioneering, he worked as an Auctioneer for 10 years. He then was employed as personnel manager at CE (Combustible Engineering) for 10 years and in shipping at and Curries in Mason City, where he would be employed for 22 years before his retirement. Harold cherished the time spent with his wife, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was devoted to rescuing homeless animals and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings, collecting art prints, hunting and fishing, videotaping family events, traveling, and remodeling homes with his two sons. Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife of 48 years, Jolene (Tatro) Springer; sons, Steven Springer and Timothy Springer; grandchildren, Dustin Springer and Andrea (Henry II) Gonzales; great grandchildren, Kaeden Crow and Henry Gonzales III; sisters, Linda (Terry) Schulz, Pam (Greg) Havig, Kathy (Richard) Hatten, and Cindy Hicok; brothers, Wally Springer, Neal Springer, and Don (Kim) Swann; as well as extended relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Lucero and her son, Chad Lucero. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Klassen Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 9 August 2013 Sandra Woiwood Des Moines — Sandra Woiwood, 50, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1963, to Donald A. and Lois F. Woiwood in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1981. Sandra is survived by her son, Cody Woiwood; mother, Lois; sister, Debra Manson; brothers, Terry (Lyn), Clifford (Marla) and Jeffrey (Lisa); and her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald; maternal grandparents, Fines and Berniece Ingham; and her paternal grandparents, Walter and Selma Woiwood. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013, at Fort Des Moines Church of Christ, 244 E. Army Post Road. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneral Home.com. John Berschman Buffalo Center — John Berschman, 86, of Buffalo Center, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Aug. 12, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, also at the church Interment will be at the Olena Mound Cemetery of Buffalo Center. Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858, winterfuneral@wctatel. net. Jean Geraldine (Schoneman) Polsdofer Rockwell — Jean Geraldine (Schoneman) Polsdofer, 90, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell. Online condolences may be left at www. Fullertonfh.com A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S., Rockwell, with the Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating. Interment will follow at the Rockwell Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the church. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa in remembrance of Geraldine. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com. Naomi T. Gray Mason City — Naomi T. Gray, 75, of Mason City, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa. Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Harold “Butch” Springer Hampton — Harold “Butch” Springer, 69, of Hampton, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at his home in Hampton. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, August 10, at Harriman Park, 324 19th. Ave. N.E., Hampton. Harold’s family will greet friends and relatives from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. this afternoon at the park. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Harold’s name in care of his family. Elizabeth
A. “Betty” Klassen
Craig Joseph Klassen, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona, son of Elizabeth Klassen, died two hours later on August 8, 2013, in Phoenix. A memorial Mass for Elizabeth Klassen and her son Craig Klassen will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday August 12, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Church, Clear Lake, Iowa with the Rev. John Gossman and the Rev. Ken Glaser officiating. Inurnment will be at a later time in Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with a Scriptural wake service at 2 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour before the service on Monday at the church. Betty was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Elma, Iowa, the daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth (Rosonke) Biwer. She received her education graduating in 1953 from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School, Elma, Iowa. She married Robert L. Klassen on May 1, 1954, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elma, Iowa. To this union they had three sons: Richard, Kirk and Craig. They lived in Rudd, and later Charles City and Des Moines. In 1968 they bought the Shady Beach, Clear Lake, Iowa, which they owned for four years, and then moved to Sheldon, Iowa, where they bought a beer distributorship. In 1977 they bought the Colony Inn in Ventura, Iowa. She was always active and very involved in all of their endeavors. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, Iowa. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years Bob Klassen, Ventura; two sons Richard “Rick” (Rachelle) Klassen, Desert Hot Spring, Calif., and Kirk (Sharon) Klassen, Prentice, Wis.; six grandchildren Rebecka Klassen and her fiancé Matt Burrows, Jennifer (Aaron) Hockom, Jacob Klassen, Sean Klassen, Adam (Dorie) Klassen and Davis Klassen; three great-grandchildren Carter Klassen, Ruth Burrows and Max Hockom; two brothers Matt (Jackie) Biwer, Phoenix, Arizona and Al (Donna) Biwer, Elma, Iowa, and two sisters Geraldine Heying, Elma, Iowa and Mary Sullivan, Rochester, Minnesota. Her son Craig passed away two hours after her death on August 8, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Phyllis Glaser; brother Joe Biwer and two brothers-in-law Slim Heying and Burdell Sullivan. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Dorothy Elizabeth Streit STACYVILLE — Dorothy Elizabeth Streit, 91, of Stacyville, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Visitation Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. with a Rosary starting at 5, and a Scripture Service at 7 at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. Dorothy was born December 6, 1921, in Stacyville to Frank and Anna (Gerber) Falk. She attended Visitation Catholic School. After graduation she worked at the cafeteria at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., and did child care for a doctor’s family in Waterloo. She married Aloysius Meek on June 10, 1941, and they lived in Baltimore, Md. They were living in Omaha, Neb., in 1944, when her husband was drafted into the military. She remained there and worked as a riveter and instructor on airplanes during World War II. When her husband returned from the war, they lived in Nebraska, until 1948, when they purchased a farm south of Stacyville. She lived there with her husband until his death in 1951. She, and her two sons, remained in Stacyville with family. She married Leo Streit on May 1, 1954, and they lived on the Streit family farm north of Stacyville. They were blessed with five more sons and lived on the home farm for 58 years. She enjoyed farm life staying busy gardening and cooking for her boys and family. The family fondly remembers her five-layer casserole dish, whole-wheat bread and her “Pride of Iowa” oatmeal cookies. She also enjoyed reading, their card club and her Catholic faith. Dorothy was a devoted wife, a loving mother, who was very proud of her sons and their accomplishments, and especially loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. After Leo’s passing in February, Dorothy remained on the farm for two months before moving to the Stacyville Nursing Home in April. Dorothy is survived by her sons: Bob (Greta) Meek; Nick (Sue) Streit; Tom (Linda) Streit; Paul (Linda) Streit; Ted (Diane) Streit; daughter-in-law Becky Meek; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, brother Ernie Falk; sister-in-laws: Therese Johnson and Bonita Streit; brother-in-law, Clem Wolf; many nieces and nephews and friends Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Aloysius Meek and Leo Streit; sons, Edward Streit and Michael Meek; sisters, Trudy Wolf, Sr. Mary Cajetan Falk (Marie), Susie Falk and Martha Palmer; brothers, Tony Falk and Clem Falk; sister-in-laws, Violet Falk and Cele Falk; brother-in-law, Darrell Palmer. The family wishes to thank Vera Koehn for her dedication and care she gave Dorothy and Leo during the last few years of their lives. A special thanks to any family members who helped with mothers care. The family would like to also thank the staff of the Stacyville Community Nursing Home and Hospice of North Iowa for their compassionate care given our mother. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com. Frank A. LaMar, Jr. Manly — Frank A. LaMar, Jr., 80, of Manly, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Manly, after a brief illness. A memorial Mass for Frank will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 410 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Manly where full military honors will be provided by the Edward Tosel American Legion Post 110. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the memorial Mass at the church on Wednesday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Frank A. LaMar Jr. Memorial Fund in care of Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E.Spring St., Manly, IA 50456. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Pauline (Brasser) Dakin MASON CITY — Pauline (Brasser) Dakin, 97, of Mason City, died on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 19, at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. She was cremated and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church, Hospice of North Iowa, or Newman Schools. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Linda Redenius MASON CITY — Linda Redenius, 66, of Mason City, formerly of Britt, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City Funeral services for Linda Redenius will be held Monday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church with Pastors Geoffrey and Char White officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation for Linda Redenius will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Rose Mary Ellingson NORTHWOOD — Rose Mary Ellingson, 83, of Northwood, died Aug. 7, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood. Memorial service will be on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with the Rev. Judy Converse officiating. A private family burial will be held at the St. Ansgar Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Visitation will be on Wednesday, starting at 10 a.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, North-wood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites. com. Miriam Gowdy BELMOND — Miriam Gowdy, 99, of Belmond, died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon celebrating Miriam’s life beginning at 12:30 Sunday Aug. 11, in the United Methodist Church basement in Belmond. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond is in charge of arrangements. Memorials in Miriam Gowdy’s name may be made to the Talbot Belmond Public Library, Attn: Chris Adcock, 440 E. Main, or the Belmond Historical Museum, in care of Larry Turner, 1275 Taylor Ave. Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Posted on 10 August 2013 by Marie Thompson |
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GARNER
— Tara L. Beshey, 40, of Garner, Iowa,
died Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the
Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City 
BRITT
— Mary L. Leuwerke-Trappe, 76, of Britt,
Iowa, passed away Monday, August 5,
2013, at Westview Care Center in Britt.
MASON
CITY — David D. Buckley, 72, of Mason
City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 7,
2013, at his home in Mason City
surrounded by his family, following a
short and courageous battle with lung
cancer. 
1955-2013
Ventura
— Elizabeth A. “Betty” Klassen, 78, of
17 Marflow St., Ventura, Iowa, died
Thursday, August 8, 2013, at the Oakwood
Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.
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