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Kenneth G. Bormann St. Joseph — Kenneth G. Bormann, 88, of St. Joseph, died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at the Algona Manor Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, with Father Victor Ramaeker celebrating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Otto-Field American Legion Post No. 415 of Livermore. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 4:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture service. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Helen Jane Clark
Born May 30, 1921, in Nodaway, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Ferdinand and Myrtle Craig Reichardt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglass Clark and daughter Jana Clark; brothers, Alfred “Bud” Reichardt and David Boston; and sister, Lillian Boston. Mrs. Clark is survived by her son James (Lillian) Brown of Florence, Kentucky, and daughter Bonnie (James) Schriber of Chatham; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brother William Boston of Joplin, Missouri; sisters Bertha (Russell) Snyder of Sioux City, Iowa, and Lela Shafer of Schertz, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Clark was a passionate bridge player and enjoyed playing well into her eighties. She was a homemaker and excellent cook, well-known for her rhubarb and strawberry pies and meatloaf. She was an avid reader, especially enjoying mysteries and novels. Visitation: Thursday, February 7, 5:30 p.m., until the time of the service at 6 p.m. and then following the service until 7 p.m. at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, with Father John Nolan officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 2309 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite E, Springfield, IL 62704. Staab Polk Memorial Home is serving the Clark family. Information and condolences may be found at www.staabpolk.com. Bessie Speakar
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with a 6 p.m. Celebration of Life service at the Hauser Funeral Home. Interment will be 11 a.m. Saturday, at Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City. Bessie Killian Speakar was born December 23, 1916, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Theodore and Millie (Sorentitch) Killian. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1936. On May 3, 1941, she was united in marriage to John Speaker in Albert Lea, Minnesota They then moved to Charles City in 1944. Bessie worked at Jacob E. Decker’s, in Mason City, and worked as a cook at the Charles City High School. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, and spending time with her grandchildren. Those left to celebrate Bessie’s life include two daughters, Susan (Raymond) Pratt of San Antonio, Texas, and Sandra (Leland) Koenigsfeld of Union, Missouri; five grandchildren, Eric (Tina) Pratt, Tim (Dana) Koenigsfeld, Tami (Steve) Weinholt, Tari (Jim) Fink, and Ted (Cindy) Koenigsfeld; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Samantha Pratt, Joe and Chelsea Koenigsfeld, Brady and Maddie Weinholt, Trey, Cooper, and Colton Fink, Lucie, and Millie Koenigsfeld, and a brother, Eli Killian, of Mesa, Arizona. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, on October 19, 1982; and a sister, Ruth Carmany. 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. M. Renee Curry Mason City — M. Renee Curry, 69, of 700 14th St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, Iowa with the Rev. Duane Miller officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Inurnment will be later at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Family suggests memorials to M. Renee Curry Memorial Fund. Renee was born April 17, 1943, in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Violet (Jensen) Bergeson. She grew up in the Plover area and graduated from Havelock-Plover High School and then attended A.I.B., Des Moines. Renee married Lauverne Stan Curry on June 25, 1966, in Mason City. She worked as a paraprofessional at Roosevelt, Washington and Harding Schools in Mason City for over 25 years retiring in 2008. Renee enjoyed working on the computer, doing cross word puzzles and watching the eagles on the Internet. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City. Renee is survived by her husband Stan Curry, Mason City; two sons Michael (Emily) Curry and Matthew (Beth) Curry both of Mason City; five grandchildren Ethan Curry, Trevor Curry, Shane Curry, Kaisen Curry and Keira Mirelli; brother Ron (Maryl) Bergeson, Louisville, Colorado; nephew Charles Bergeson, Louisville and a special friend Marilyn Popinga, Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; three-year-old daughter, Laurie Ann, 1971, and a nephew, Brad Bergeson. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Linda L. Lynch MASON CITY — Linda L. Lynch, 71, of Mason City, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Larry Day of the Victory in Christ Free Church officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Linda Lynch Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Linda was born April 16, 1941, in Iowa City, the daughter of Andrew Jr. and Grace (Jensen) Larson. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1959. Linda married Joseph C. Lynch on March 25, 1961, in Princeton, Missouri. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of her Chihuahuas, crafts, shopping at Wal-Mart, camping, traveling in the motor home, taking trips to Jamaica, Canada and Mexico and crocheting afghans. Linda crocheted a special baby blanket for each of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed working at Wendy’s for 30 years before her retirement in 2003. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Linda was a wonderful home-maker and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda is survived by three sons: Larry Lynch and fiancée Kelly Bowling of Mason City, James Lynch of Mason City, Jerry Lynch of San Francisco, California; one daughter: Pam Langhoff and husband Dave of Mason City; four grandchildren: Justin (Jacki) Lynch, Steven Lynch, Crystal Lynch and Andy Lynch; six great-grandchildren, Kyndra, Annabel and Jaxon Wilcox, Justice, Jocalyn and Jesup Lynch; one sister: Deeann Lee Horstman of Mason City; nephew: Joe Kalvig of Mason City; and sister-in-law: Betty Jane Kalvig of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law; and her husband in 2011. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Bonnie Lou DeWall MASON CITY — Bonnie Lou DeWall, 83, of Mason City, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Glen Bandel officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. A luncheon will be held immediately following the services in the fellowship hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E. Memorials may be directed to the Bonnie L. DeWall memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Susan Gooch Garner — Susan Gooch, 62, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at her home. A service will be held at a later date. Andrews Funeral Homes, Klemme, 641-587-2510. Posted on 6 February 2013 Clara A. Wilson Mason City — Clara A. Wilson, 84, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will take place one hour prior to Clara’s service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be designated to Hospice of North Iowa in Clara’s name. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Melissa Kay (Stout) Walsh
Born in Englewood, Colorado, on Jan. 2, 1960, to Donald and Sonja Stout, she was the sister of Michelle Ourada and Pennie Galt. She graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1978 and attended Bauder Fashion Design School for merchandising. Melissa married Larry Donald Walsh on March 7, 1981. After living in Grand Junction for several years, they moved to Loveland, Colorado in 1984, where they happily resided together for 29 years. Melissa was a member of Job’s Daughters and Eastern Star. Melissa was a generous spirit who loved to help others. She was a passionate volunteer throughout her life, especially in her son’s school. She and her husband served as Scout leaders in the Cub Scouts, and she was a devoted caregiver for any of her friends or family who needed her help. She stayed busy through a variety of jobs in her life. She worked in banking for several years until the birth of her only child, Garrett, in 1986; after that, she was self-employed. Melissa began working for Century 21 in real estate in 2001. Her social nature and organizational skills along with her community involvement were pivotal in her husband Larry’s tenure in public office in Loveland. Melissa was a devoted wife and mother who loved to travel and entertain others. Famous among her friends and colleagues for her excellent cooking and entertaining skills, her love of food and life will be sorely missed by all. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry; her son Garrett; her father Donald; her sisters Michelle and Pennie; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3333 North Duffield Ave, Loveland, Colorado, with a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Larimer Humane Society, 5137 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO., 80525. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences. Emma Smith Sheffield — Emma Smith, 77, of Sheffield, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the chapel at the Story County Hospital Long-Term Care Unit in Nevada, Iowa, with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Nevada Municipal Cemetery. Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com. Irene Mollenkamp Algona — Irene Mollenkamp, 89, of Algona, died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is in charge of services. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Bonnie Lou DeWall
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home,111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Glen Bandel officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. A luncheon will be held immediately following the services in the fellowship hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E. Memorials may be directed to the Bonnie L. DeWall memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Beloved wife of Donald E. DeWall for 53 years; beloved mother of Nancy Fisher, John DeWall, Jeanne DeWall and Koni Hayes; beloved grandmother of Amy Johnson, Erin Neeley, Jody Hackbart, David Kalvig and Chad, Jeremy and Curtis DeWall and Lisa Smith; Justus DeWall; Jocoby and Cameron Rose and Jadon Hayes. She is survived by her brothers, Roger Tweed and Mike Tweed of Thompson; and her sister, Dorothy Alden of Dougherty; and many nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Opal Tweed of Lake Mills Iowa; her brothers, Deward Elmo and Don Earl Tweed, Dean Tweed of Marble Rock, Ray Tweed of Lake Mills; and her sisters, Leona Thompson, Yvonne Weiley and Gayle Bolton. As an avid photographer and poet, her favorite subjects where always her family. She was a sweet soul and she will be always remembered with great love. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Posted on 7 February 2013 Clara A. Wilson
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will take place one hour prior to Clara’s service on Saturday at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be designated to Hospice of North Iowa in Clara’s name. Clara Ann King was born on Oct. 12, 1928, on a farm near Rockwell, the daughter of Earl and Maude (Underwood) King. She attended and graduated from Rockwell High School in the class of 1947. While in high school Clara was an excellent athlete and held a position on the Rockwell Ladies’ Basket-ball team the year they attended the state tournament. On April 3, 1948 Clara was united in marriage to James Wilson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua after meeting at a dance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake; together they would share just shy of 64 years. In her children’s younger years Clara stayed within the home and tended to the children. After they had all graduated she began working a few jobs to fill her free time. For many years Clara served as a cashier at Hy-Vee and then as a para-educator for Mason City High School. In her free time Clara enjoyed attending events at the Senior Citizens Center in Mason City as well as cross-stitching and sewing. She was an accomplished seamstress, often making dresses for special family events, and prepared excellent desserts, cookies, fudge, and pies being among her specialties. Clara cherished the time spent with her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was always delighted when they were able to come spend the night at Grandma and Grandpa’s house! Clara had a gift of patience and instilled lifelong values to all of her children. Those grateful in sharing in her life are her husband, James Wilson, Mason City; children, Robert (Karen) Wilson, Mason City, Rhonda Mitchell (Darren Pitra), Bettendorf, Jon (Virginia) Wilson, Boise, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Deb Wilson, Mason City; grandchildren, Macy Wilson, Tyler Mitchell, Zachary Wilson and Elaine Wilson; a great-granddaughter, Ava Chesney; a sister, Lola (Russell) Truax; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, David Wilson; grandson, Tanner Wilson; sisters, Eva Hathaway, Erma Meyer, Geraldine Wike and LaVonne Awe; and brothers, Ernest Awe, Orville Awe and Jimmy Awe. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. ColonialChap-els.com. Lorraine Hoffman CHARLES CITY — Lorraine Hoffman, 89, of Charles City died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. Infant Ely Joesph Hawley BRISTOW — Infant Ely Joesph Hawley, son of Victoria Woltjer and Zachariah Hawley, of Bristow, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton with Pastor Corby Jo Johnson officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time at the church on Monday. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of arrangements. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Iola L. Wood Mason City — Iola L. Wood, 86, of Mason City died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Pauline A. Chesley Mason City — Pauline A. Chesley, 96, of Mason City died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Upon her wishes she donated her body to the University of Iowa Anatomical Department for scientific purposes. Services will be held at a later date. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of local arrangements. 641-423-0924,www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Sophia Caroline Steere Greene — Sophia Caroline Steere, 94, of Greene passed away on the family farm Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 4-7 p.m. with a Public Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Sophia Steere Memorial Fund, 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. A.C. Benton HAMPTON — A.C. Benton, 83, of Hampton died Thursday, Feb. 7, at the the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Emma Smith
Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the chapel at the Story County Hospital Long-Term Care Unit in Nevada, Iowa, with the Rev. Ken Livingston of First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, presiding. Interment will be at Nevada Municipal Cemetery. Emma May Smith was born May 16, 1935, in New Albany Township, Story County, Iowa, a daughter of Henry Samuel and Ethel Ione (Troup) Wax. She graduated from high school with the class of 1953 at Maxwell. On Aug. 15, 1953, Emma was united in marriage with William Earl Smith Sr. Emma was a devoted mother and homemaker. She volunteered with many community organizations, including sponsoring Peace Corps couples, helping to organize the Mid Iowa Community Action Agency and worked with the PEERS Program for Heartland Services until she was 70 years of age. Emma enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and spending time with her family, and she always welcomed friends. Left to cherish her memory are her children: John (Margita) Smith, Lake Elsinore, California; Kaye (Charlie) Henry, Topeka, Kansas; Bill Smith, Dumont; Earnie (Pam) Smith, Nevada; Penny (Terry) McCaslin, Sheffield; Henry (Diane) Smith, Osage; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters: Wilma Oxley & Adeline Bishop and brother-in-law Don Vancise all of Nevada and 13 Nieces and Nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband William Earl Smith, sister: Mary Vancise, nephew: Owen Oxley, 2 brothers-in-law Charles Bishop & Howard Oxley. Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com. Posted on 8 February 2013 Lorraine Hoffman
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lorraine Hoffman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday where there will be a 5 p.m. Rosary and 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the Mass. Lorraine Margaret Kloster Hoffman was born Sept. 22, 1923, at New Hampton, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Schwickerath) Kloster. She received her education at Immaculate Conception School in North Washington. On July 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to August Hoffman. They lived all of their lives in Chickasaw and Floyd Counties. Lorraine was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Circle. She will always be remembered for her deep faith. Her interests included gardening and needlework. Lorraine enjoyed visiting with her family and friends and she always looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and hosting the family events. Living family members include children, Kenneth Hoffman of Ionia, Sharon (Maurice) Miller of Ionia, Dennis Hoffman of Osage, Gerald (Cindy) Hoffman of Little Cedar, Carol (Gary) Arickx of Floyd, Thomas Hoffman of Tampa, Florida, Ronald Hoffman of Colwell, Joan (Don) Fix of Mason City, Susan (Larry) Bortz of Rudd and Dean (Laurie) Hoffman of Ionia; 19 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren with three on the way; and a sister-in-law, Agatha Hoffman of Ionia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, August on June 7, 1999; two grandchildren; and a brother, Raymond and his wife Bernice Kloster. 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. Janet Della Schwartzkopf CHARLES CITY — Janet Della Schwartzkopf, 90, of Charles City, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at Cedar Health in Charles City. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFH.com. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211. Guy P. Priestly ALEXANDER — Guy P. Priestly, 62, of Alexander, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at his home in Alexander. Private family funeral services will be held Monday at the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Pastor Philip Arnold will officiate. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Beth Nolte HAMPTON — Beth Nolte, 95, lifelong resident of Hampton died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. A memorial service will be held at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at 3 p.m. The family requests no flowers or memorials. Arrangements are by Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes of Hampton. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Eugene (Gene) L. Nelson BELMOND — Eugene (Gene) L. Nelson, 85, of Belmond, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Joseph E. Campbell ROCKWELL — Joseph E. Campbell, 72, of Rockwell, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the Rockwell Community Nursing home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell. Visitation will be one prior to services Monday at the parish center in Rockwell. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com. Posted on 9 February 2013 Tracy E. Kluver CRYSTAL LAKE — Tracy E. Kluver, 50, of Eldridge, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Arnold (A.C.) Benton
Family will greet friends on Monday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, Iowa. Private burial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or a charity of your choice. A.C. was born on Sept. 28, 1929, on the family farm in Guthrie County, Iowa, to Charley and Helen (Sheeder) Benton. He graduated from Guthrie Center (Iowa) High School in 1947. After high school he had several jobs before coming to Hampton in January 1950 to sell John Deere machinery for the company store. This started his long career in the John Deere business. He bought the company store in the early 1950s and continued in the business until 1985. At one time he had three stores in Hampton, Iowa Falls and Geneva. For many years he was the highest volume dealer in the Moline branch of the John Deere Company. During his years with Deere, he acquired many acres of land in northern Iowa and also southern Iowa. Farming the land was one of the great joys of his life. A.C. was united in marriage to Neva Davis on Jan. 25, 1960. After marriage they made their home in Hampton. After selling the dealership and much of the land, A.C. and Neva started a new phase of their lives in Reno, Nevada. In 1995 he became a major investor in a startup bank in Reno. He was a director on the bank board for 15 years. He enjoyed this very much, as he had been involved with different banks over the years. A.C. was a very generous person. Nothing gave him more joy than helping people in need. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing with his son and grandson. During their 53 years of marriage, A.C. and Neva enjoyed traveling to many countries, seeing different cultures. A.C. is survived by his wife, Neva, of Hampton; son David Benton of Hampton; daughter Terry (Jeff) Markham of Bend, Oregon; three grandchildren: Joel Benton of Hampton, Amanda Markham of Chicago and Molly (Adam) Baslow of Charleston, South Carolina; also three great-grandchildren and two sisters: Doris (Don) Laughery of Guthrie Center and Darlene Stringham of Guthrie Center. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Tim. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232.
Craig Alan Steveson
Craig “CC” passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at his home in Kissimmee, Florida Craig was born on March 17, 1953. He was raised on a farm in Mason City and was a graduate of Mason City High School, Class of 1971. After graduation Craig enlisted in the United States Navy. He served from Aug. 5, 1971, through April, 7 1974. After his discharge from the Navy, he moved back to Mason City. He was an over-the-road truck driver for various companies. He then moved to New York where he became employed by the United States Post Office as a truck driver. Because of health issues he was forced to retire early. Upon his retirement, he moved to Kissimmee, Florida, in 2006, where he was residing at the time of his passing. Craig “CC” enjoyed playing Texas hold ’em poker online on his computer, where he made some wonderful lasting friendships. On Dec. 17, 2012, a very close friend and fellow poker player passed away, Emily Janeway. He was totally devastated with the loss of his dear friend. I am sure they are playing Texas hold ’em now. He loved watching crime shows on TV and could spend hours talking on the phone to friends. Craig was preceded in death by his parents: his father, Clinton Stevenson in 1975, and his mother, Ruth Stevenson in 1989. Craig leaves behind many friends and his two beloved cats, Bubba and Sugga; his two dear friends that he consider his “kids,” Bobby and Rhonda Stafford of Lakeland, Florida; his two “angels” Mark Gilbert of Altanta, Georgia, and Jody Moses-McCann of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Jackie Horn of Deer Park, New York, Amber Wilson of Baltimore, Maryland, Holger Woelke of Berlin, Germany, and Kathy Tyler (Munchkin) his Best Friend of Mason City. We will all miss his loving ways, his funny sense of humor, the way he used to tease and his HUGE, HUGE loving heart. You may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten! R.I.P. Craig Always and Forever Kathy Eugene “Gene” L. Nelson BELMOND — Eugene “Gene” L. Nelson, 85, of Belmond, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral Mass for Eugene L. Nelson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. The Rev. Nils Hernandez will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard outside the church. Visitation for Eugene L. Nelson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. A parish rosary will be held at 6:45 p.m. and a scriptural wake at 7 p.m. at the Dugger Funeral Home on Monday. Memorials may be made in Eugene L. Nelson’s name to the family. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Iola “Ole” Lena Wood MASON CITY — Iola “Ole” Lena Wood, 86, of Mason City, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorials may be directed to the Iola L. Wood Memorial Fund in care of the family. Private family prayer services for both Iola and husband Leo will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Iola was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa, to Carl and Tillie (Thompson) Ogaard. She attended school in Plymouth, Iowa, and later worked outside the home for many years at Tyler-Ryan. Ole was wed to Leo R. Wood and was happily married for almost 50 years until Leo’s passing in 2010. Her union with Leo created a family with six children: Leslie (Larry) Knudson of Kansas City, Missouri, Deborah (Jack) Digman of Rosmount, Minn., Diane (Mike) Ross of Tucson, Ariz., Rhonda Genzler of Mason City, Iowa, Ronald (Pam) Wood of Mason City, and Karen Wood of Kahoka, Missouri; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include two sisters: Bonnie Ogaard and Delores (Mike) Moorehead, both of Mason City; and a brother, Gordon (Rose) Ogaard; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family, and her good neighbor and close friend, Karen Lair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; daughter, Karen; three sisters: Norma (Dean) Miller, Lenore Kollman and Theola “Clarine” Timm; and one brother, Gilbert “Sonny” Ogaard. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa, 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Joseph E. Campbell
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm, Rockwell. Officiating will be the Rev. Rod Allers. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the parish school. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Fullerton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to send the family messages may do so at www. Fullertonfh.com. Joseph Edward was born on Dec. 16, 1940, in Rockwell, Iowa, the son of Joseph David and Pearl Iola (Weaver) Campbell. He became one of the seven children in the family. He attended Sacred Heart School and was baptized and confirmed in the church. Following his education, he became a surgery assistant at Mercy hospital. Leaving this position, he moved to Seattle, Wash., where he jointly operated a tavern establishment for many years. He then moved to Wichita, Kan., for a short time before moving back to Rockwell. Joe then moved to Mason City where he lived until entering the care center in Rockwell. Joe loved to travel, spent a great deal of time on the road, and especially enjoyed his trips to Hawaii and Canada. His second greatest joy was his dogs — Peter, Patty and Blossom. Joe also really enjoyed watching football and other sports on TV, and playing bingo. Surviving Joe are his sisters, Mary and her husband, Elmer Vierkant, San Diego, California, Frances “Jean” Neuroth, Las Vegas, Nevada, Irene Ginapp Rockwell; and brother, William Earl Campbell and wife, Chris, of San Antonia, Texas; and many, many nieces and nephews. He also became family with the staff at the care center, giving most of them pet nicknames. His parents and two sisters, Lois Vierkant and Betty Latch, preceded Joe in death. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E,, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com. Guy P. Priestly
Private family funeral services will held on Monday at the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa. Pastor Philip Arnold will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond, Iowa. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Guy’s name may wish to direct them in care of Guy’s family at P.O. Box 134, Alexander, IA 50420. Guy Prescott Priestly, the son of Samuel Morris and Virginia Elizabeth (Willis) Priestly, was born Aug. 5, 1950, at Long Beach, Calif. Guy graduated from high school at Victorville, Calif. During the earlier years of his life, he loved the challenge and freedom he found as he spent times riding the waves on the ocean, surfing. He enjoyed the rush he found on the mountainsides where he was an excellent skier. He was even known to cut the slopes’ powdery snow, riding his skis backwards nearly as proficiently as forwards. Guy was very much a free spirit and loved to spend times in the outdoors. He was fond of motorcycles and especially Harley-Davidson-flavored ones. One of his favorite jobs was working on a fishing boat where they would take clients out on excursions to catch trophy fish such as Marlin and other open sea trophies. He often referred to this as his favorite job. Guy was united in marriage to Bobbi Jo Foss on Aug. 20, 1977, at the Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond. Their union was blessed with two beautiful girls which he adored, Ashly Jo and Jody A. Priestly. For most of his career Guy was a master carpenter. He was very meticulous in his trade and was known far and wide for his wonderful carpentry skills. Guy continued to share and hone his building trade until injuries from an accident forced him to retire from full-time construction. He did, however, continued to remain active working on various house projects for his family over the years. Guy and Bobbi Jo looked forward to each and every opportunity to focus their attention and spend time with their daughters. He loved to spectate and support them in their extracurricular activities during their school years. He was always concerned about their well-being and became even more so in more recent years following Jody’s passing in 2007. Guy made it a priority to call Ashly Jo many times a day to just check in and see what was going on in her life. Guy very much enjoyed watching television game shows. He loved to play along with the games and was very knowledgeable of all of them. He could tell you the entire history of each game show including the names of those that had multiple hosts over the years. His favorite show, of course, was “Wheel of Fortune.” He loved his Yorkies and would often be seen strolling about the streets of Alexander as he took them on daily walks. Guy enjoyed yard work and would often be found riding his lawn mower numerous times a week as he kept the yard in tip-top shape. He also loved antiques and collecting small collectibles. Guy will be remembered by his family and friends as a man who enjoyed the simple things life offered including those precious times spent with his wife and girls. All who had the chance to get to know him will also remember his unique sense of humor. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his wife and life partner of more than 35 years, Bobbi Jo Priestly, Alexander, Iowa; daughter, Ashly (fiancee’ Kenn Jenkins), currently of Alexander, Iowa; sister, Roxanne (Tom) Fitzsimmons, Grass Valley, California; mother-in-law, Evanette “Evie” White and husband Ken, Belmond, Iowa; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tony (Shelley) Foss, Gayle (Les) Thompson, all of Belmond, Todd (Denise) Foss, Clarion, Iowa, and Sally (Brad) Lindeman, Belmond, Iowa. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Guy was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his parents; his daughter, Jody A. Priestly April 15, 2007; and two brothers, Mike and Christopher “Andy” Priestly. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474. Steven J. Roths OSAGE — Steven J. Roths, 59, of Osage, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage. Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www. champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Phyllis Jean Polsdoffer MASON CITY — Phyllis Jean Polsdoffer, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com. Lois J. Bowen Mason City — Lois J. Bowen, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Arrangments are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Vern E. Wiebrand MASON CITY — Vern E. Wiebrand, 85, of Mason City, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Celebration of life services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St., with the Rev. Scott Sokol officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Vern E. Weibrand Memorial Fund in care of the family. Upon his wishes his body was cremated and there will be no visitation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Sophia Caroline Steere Greene — Funeral services for Sophia Caroline Steere, 94, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Feb. 10, from 5 until 7 p.m. with a public Scripture service at 7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday. Sophia Caroline Steere was born on Feb. 22, 1918, on the family farm in Butler County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Sophia (Drogemuller) Steere, and passed away on the family farm Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. She received her education at the Coldwater Country School No. 7. Sophia was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. She was baptized on March 17, 1918, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Vilmar. Sophia was confirmed on May 24, 1931, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Greene. Throughout her life, Sophia worked on the farm raising chickens and ducks and helping with other farm chores. She loved growing a garden. She gave the extras to family and friends. She loved to cook. Everyone can remember her famous chocolate chip cookies, buns and chiffon cake with chocolate frosting. She expressed her love for children by babysitting for many relatives and friends. Living family members include grandchildren, Karla, Todd, Darla and Wendy Steere of Greene, Michael (Cindy) Steere of Greene, Paula (Gary) Elkin of Ackley, Corey (Tricia) Steere of Elma, and nine great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Darlyce Steere of Greene; one brother, Eugene (Anna Mae) Steere of Greene; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Earl; her parents; her sisters, Leona, Lela Steere and Dorothy Klunder; her brothers, John, William, Leo, Henry, Vernon, and a brother in infancy. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Sophia Steere 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. Posted on 10 February 2013 by Marie Thompson
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LOVELAND,
MASON
CITY — Bonnie Lou DeWall peacefully
passed away at 83 years of age on
Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Heritage Care
Center in Mason City, which had been her
home for many years. 
SHEFFIELD
— Emma Smith, 77, of Sheffield, died
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Muse Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
CHARLES
CITY —Lorraine Hoffman, 89, of Charles
City, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at
the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in
Charles City. 
HAMPTON
— Arnold (A.C.) Benton, 83, of Hampton,
Iowa, died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at
the Franklin General Hospital Nursing
Facility in Hampton, Iowa. 
KISSIMMEE,
ROCKWELL
— Joseph E. Campbell, 72, of Rockwell,
died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the
Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
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