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Eugene “Gene” L. Nelson
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. today, Monday Feb. 11, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., 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. today at the Dugger Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Eugene L. Nelson’s name to the family. Eugene Leroy, the son of Oscar and Carrie Shaw Nelson, was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Clarion. He grew up in Belmond, where he attended and graduated from Belmond High School in 1946. After high school, Gene joined the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, Gene served and lived at bases around the world. He was an aviation mechanic and worked mostly with the large cargo planes. Most notably, he was serving in Europe during the Berlin Airlift. Gene was united in marriage to Margarette “Marge” Nedved on May 15, 1951, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Gene and Marge first lived in Texas while he finished his tour with the Air Force. That same year the couple moved back to Belmond to live and raise their family. Gene began working at General Mills in Belmond, but soon began working with his father at Nelson Sand and Gravel. After Oscar’s death, the Nelson family owned and operated the Sand and Gravel Business until 1991. Gene retired that same year. Eugene belonged to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond and was a lifetime member of the Belmond Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, and Gene loved both watching and reading Westerns. Gene is remembered for his love of woodworking and all the time spent in his shop. With either sports or a Western on the television, Gene would finish the day with a bowl of chocolate ice cream. Eugene is survived by his wife, Marge; son, Mike and wife, Lisa, of Mason City; six granddaughters: Roslind Gustafson and Doug of Harcourt, Riea Scearcy and Earl of Manly, Jessica Tempus and Brandon of Belmond, London Nelson of Waterloo, Kylie Nelson of Belmond, Brittany Hendricks of Evansdale; 10 great-grandchildren: Zoey, Josie, Zeb, Jade, Zadin, Riley, Kaleb, Brayden, Parker, Carson, daughter-in-law Denise Krull and Dennis of Belmond; two sisters: Genevieve Turner and Ralph of Belmond, Marilyn Eekhoff of Belmond; sister-in-law, Emma Nelson of Belmond, and numerous other nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Rodney; a sister, Shirley Nicholson; a brother, Robert “Ozzie” Nelson; three brothers-in-law: Jack Lobdell, Nic Nicholson and George Eekhoff; and two nephews: Blake Lobdell and Kurt Lobdell. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond IA 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Tracy E. Kluver
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. today, Monday, Feb. 11, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Tracy Earl Kluver, the son of Merle and Karen (Brown) Kluver, was born Oct. 30, 1962, at Britt. He graduated from Woden-Crystal Lake High School in 1981 and the University of North Iowa in Cedar Falls in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in business. Tracy worked for a few years in Des Moines at various companies in insurance, collections and at Principal Financial. He then returned to the University of Northern Iowa, graduating with honors in 1997 with a computer science degree. Tracy lived in Waterloo and was employed at John Deere as an IT data analyst. He received very good performance reviews in mentoring others at work. In 2003, he moved to Eldridge and continued working for John Deere at the World Headquarters as a project manager in the Information Knowledge Center. Tracy turned 50 last October and had a big surprise party in Eldgridge for him. He had a dry sense of humor and quiet mannerism about him. Tracy was very knowledgeable and loved to talk. He always had a position on any topic of conversation. He loved sports, especially watching NFL football games and UNI Panther teams. He enjoyed playing golf, trips to Paris and Vegas and spending time with his nieces, nephews and his girlfriend Anna and family. Tracy loved anything that was John Deere and was very proud to be a part of the John Deere team. He was a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church, lifetime member of the UNI Alumni Association, John Deere Golf League member and a condo board member. Tracy is survived by his mother, Karen Kerr of Waterloo; his long-time girlfriend, Anna Gingery of Davenport; a brother, Bruce (Marcia) Kluver of Crystal Lake; a sister, Toni (Carl) Eckenrod of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Victoria Kluver of St. Louis, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Brett (Heather) Kluver and their daughter, Aubrey, Amber Kluver (fiancé, Brandon Heimer), Logan and Carson Williams and Ashley, Amber and Jason Kluver; stepnieces and nephew, Alexandria, Carlie and Austin Eckenrod; two aunts: Eleanor Kluver of Crystal Lake and Glenys (Dale) Bird of Florida; two uncles: Morris Kluver of Forest City and Buster (Marlene) Brown of Clarion; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Merle; and brother, Kevin. Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt, Iowa, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Vern E. Wiebrand MASON CITY — Vern E. Wiebrand, age 85, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, two weeks shy of his 86th birthday at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. He left this earth and joined his three little angels who passed before him — Collette, Matthew and Jeffery. Celebration of Life services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, 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 Wisconsinhes his body was cremated and there will be no visitation. A private inurnment will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Vern was born on a farm outside of Renova, Minnesota, on Feb. 22, 1927. He was the oldest of six children. He proudly served his country as a staff sergeant in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. Following his military service, he started his truck-driving career, lasting more than 40 years. In Vern’s second career, he and his wife, Elaine, managed multiple senior community parks in Northern Arizona. He was the world’s best handyman. On Dec. 1, 1951, Vern and Elaine (Whitney) united in marriage and with this union 12 children were born. Our dad was the center of everything — a hero, a husband, a soldier, a father and grandfather. He was the moral compass to everything right. He will be greatly missed. Vern loved a good laugh and knew how to have fun. He enjoyed NASCAR, baseball, fishing and savored Mom’s cooking, especially the homemade bread. In their retirement years they enjoyed traveling in the motor home visiting family and friends. Vern leaves behind his devoted wife, Elaine, of 61 years; nine children: Mark (Deborah), Vanessa (Bob) Roth, Rebecca (Sloan) Thompson, Grant “Bo,” Verna (Bob) Ostrander, Russell, Scott (Karen), Colleen (Keith) Mustain, Carolyn (Samuel) Medina; 35 grandchildren: Michael, Michelle, Isaac, Nicole, Phil Bo, Thomas, Timothy, Terance, Travis, Angel, Tracy, Jackie, Courtney, Andrew, Allison, Zachary, Robert Jr., William, Charles, Lucas, Scott, Eric, Susan, Jessica, Jennifer, Lindsay, Savannah, Scotty, Ryannon, Matthew, Emily, David, Mercedes, Mallory, and Samuel; 44 great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Marcella, Sierra, Whitney, Kayla, Tessa, Abigail, Sarah Grace, Mariah, Isabella, Emma, Juliette, Charles, Ben, Katelynn, Alyssa, Laycee, Zach, Madison, Megan, Caiden, Camdyn, Mason, Colin, Kate, Nancy Jean, Charles, Addison, Anniston, Sarah, Ben, Jeremy, Ethan, Holland, Mila, Afton, Maili, Elsa, Martez, Airika, Dalyn, Ariyana, Aaron and Baby Bethay due in July. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Phyllis Jean Polsdofer
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. with a one-hour prior visitation on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. The Rev. Steve Hansen from Wesley United Methodist Church will be officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Those planning on expression of sympathy may Wisconsinh to consider memorials for the family. Phyllis Polsdofer was born in Mason City on Jan. 7, 1927, to Shelby and Jessie (Rosenkrans) Ruggles. She lived in Mason City from birth throughout most of her life but did spend some time living in Thornton, Iowa, and Watertown, South Dakota On March 2, 1947, she was united in marriage to Charles Polsdofer. To this union three children were born. Phyllis was a homemaker and also spent a lot of time volunteering. She was a member of the North Iowa Quilting Guild, Birthday Club, Rake and Hoe Club, and Wa-Tan-Ye Club. She really enjoyed quilting and gardening. Phyllis liked to travel and went on many bus trips. She traveled to California, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and New York. Most of all, Phyllis loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters: JoAnn Peterson of Kensett, Iowa, and Peggy Thompson of St. Ansgar, Iowa; four grandchildren: Michael (Julie) Peterson of Kensett, Kathy (Tony) Buhr of Mason City, Jason (Abbie) Thompson of Ankeny, Iowa, and Brian Thompson of Mason City; and nine great-grandchildren: Justin Peterson, Aaron Peterson, Adam Buhr, Isaac Buhr, Ryan Buhr, Tyler Thompson, Katelyn Thompson, George Thompson and Jacob Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband, Charles; son John; and sons-in-law Marvin Peterson and Steven Thompson. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFH.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676. Lois J. Bowen MASON CITY — Lois J. Bowen, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1402 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Lois J. Bowen 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.
Steven J. Roths OSAGE — Steven J. Roths, 59, of Osage, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, after a year-long courageous battle at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit, in Osage. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 11, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Steven J. Roths was born Aug. 7, 1953, in Tucson, Arizona, the son of Donald and Carolyn (Smith) Roths. Steven attended schools in Belvidere, Illonois, McHenry, Illonois, and graduated from Charles City High Scholl in 1971. He served in the United States Navy from 1973 to 1975. Steven was united in marriage to Connie Kobernusz on Aug. 11, 1979, in Charles City. He was employed at Mon-Ray Windows in Osage and then he attended North Iowa Area Community College and graduated in 1994. Steven and Connie then moved to Spencer, where he was employed at Christians Sheet Metal. Most recently Steven worked at Mechanical Air Systems in Mason City. Steven and Connie enjoyed many trips on their motorcycle across the country with their friends Bob and Lois Becker from Spencer. He also enjoyed archery and he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Steven is survived by his wife, Connie Roths; his daughter, Stacy Hanson and Kevin Hanson and their children Jenna, Jayden, and Joryn; his son, Ian Roths and his daughter Aubrey; his parents, Don and Carolyn Roths; his brothers, David (Lori) Roths, John (Alyssa) Roths; his sisters, Martha (Randy) Brunner, Jennifer (Kurt) Burton; his sisters-in-law, Carol (Terry) Smalley, Maxine (Bob) Bollman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence (Agnes) Smith and Arthur (Martha) Roths. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706. Margaret “Peggy” Brindley Mason City — Margaret “Peggy” Brindley, 91, Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Coloradonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Coloradonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.Coloradonialchapels.com. Tami L. Willmann Mason City — Tami L. Willmann, 40, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Coloradonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372; Coloradonial Chapels.com. Blanche O. Miner MASON CITY — Blanche O. Miner, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 11, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Blanche O. Miner 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 Posted on 11 February 2013
Arthur “Artie” Hemann
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that memorials be directed to Sacred Heart Church in Osage Handicap Accessibility Fund. Artie was born Oct. 26, 1931, at Meyer, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Smith) Hemann. He graduated from eighth grade at Meyer. Artie served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On Feb. 8, 1954, he married Darlene Michels at Sacred Heart Church in Osage. They farmed east of Osage until 1971. Artie worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation from 1971 to 1993. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing, golfing and traveling. Most of all, Artie was proud of his family. Artie is survived by his wife, Darlene Hemann of Osage; his children, Russell (Cheryl) Hemann of Dubuque, Nancy (Jon) McSweeney of Owatonna, Minnesota, Gary (Jolene) Hemann of Osage, Kevin (Sara) Hemann of Charles City, Gregg (Lisa) Hemann of Atoka, Tennessee; grandchildren, Julie (Brian) Jasken of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, Crystal (Will) Thomas of Ankeny, Michelle (Kevin) Kruize of Owatonna, Minnesota, Marcia (Joe) Hanssen of Waukesha, Wisconsinconsin, Jed (Jen) Hemann of Waukon, Jesse (Stacy) Hemann of Lonsdale, Minnesota, Joe (Nicole) Hemann of Des Moines, Dr. Luke (Lisa) Hemann of Peosta, Jake (Jen) Hemann of Osage, Tony Hemann of Charles City, Ryan Hemann of Charles City, Alyson Hemann of Atoka Tennessee, Jacque Hemann and fiancé, Blake Garren of Memphis, Tennessee; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ray (Beatrice) Hemann of Adams, Minnesota, Sister Kenneth Hemann of Dubuque, Angela Werner of Osage, Kenneth (Anne) Hemann of St. Ansgar, Theresa (George) Theis of Plymouth; and sisters-in-law, Kate Hemann, Joan Hemann and Norraine Hemann, all of Osage. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Cletus, John and Bob Hemann. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706. Colin James Piper
He was born Sept. 5, 1994, in LaGrange, Georgia He was a senior at Owatonna High School. He worked at the Pizza Ranch and Kasper’s Dairy until recently when he started working at Bosch Automotive part time after school. Colin played youth hockey in Owatonna for many years. He was an avid Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved spending hours on end playing X-Box with his friends. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, Frisbee golf, going to movies and spending time with friends and family. His favorite place to visit was Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida He will be remembered for his infectious smile and his great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his parents Nikki Gieseke (and Jeff), Scott Piper (and Becky Morrison) his sister, Holly Piper, two brothers, Drake and Trevor Gieseke,(all of Owatonna), many grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends including his best friend, Jake Kaplan (Owatonna). He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Domingo Garza, his great-grandmother, Velma Bowman and his grandfather, Jerry VanOort. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 4 until 8 p.m. and at The Associated Church on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 1 until 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. at The Associated Church with Dr. Ronald D. Wilson officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are preferred to cover medical expenses. Michaelson Funeral Homes, Inc., 1930 Austin Road, P.O. Box 482, Owatonna, MN 55060, 507-451-7943. Blanche O. Miner
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4 until 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Blanche O. Miner Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Blanche was born July 16, 1924, in Emmons, Minnesota, the daughter of Bert and Dora Olson. She was married to Harold B. Miner on July 27, 1943, in New York, New York While Harold was stationed in Bayonne, New Jersey, Blanche worked in the defense plant making ship cables. They then moved to a farm in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, before moving to Mason City in 1960. She worked at Heritage Care Center, North Iowa Medical Center, as a dietary supervisor and lastly as a customer greeter at Wal-Mart until she retired when she turned 82. Blanche loved cooking and baking for her family. She loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas and to visit family in Norway. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children, Mary (David) Johnson, Darlene (Nate) Gunderson, Dean (Vicki) Miner, Earl (Ann) Miner, and Harold F. (Elin) Miner; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold B. Miner; three brothers, and two sisters. A favorite quote by Blanche: “I Got Them All Fooled — I Still Love You” Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Mark B. Kentner MOUNT PLEASANT — Mark B. Kentner, 69, of Mount Pleasant, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at his home in Mount Pleasant. The family will meet with friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Ossenbrink Center next to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Joseph Phung and Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrants. Burial with full military rites by the Hotz-Geers American Legion Post No. 668 of West Point will be in the Calvary Cemetery in West Point. A memorial has been established in his memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzlynkfuneralhome.com. Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in West Point is in charge of arrangements. Marvin William “Biff” Barth Jr.
Marvin was born on Nov. 3, 1947, in Providence, R.I., the son of Marvin Sr. and Dorothy (Olney) Barth. He attended Catholic School in Greene and then Allison-Bristow. On Sept. 4, 1971, Marvin was united in marriage to Linda Hasse at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli. During his life he worked for Chamberlin Manufacturing in Waterloo, Allied Construction in Charles City, Waverly Health Care Center, and for GMT in Waverly, retiring in 2010. Marvin was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Waverly and Alcoholics Anonymous. His enjoyments included collecting NASCAR, knives, and hats, Hy-Vee coffee group, and most all attending his grandchildren’s activities. Marvin’s memory is honored by: his wife, Linda of Waverly; a son, Todd (Danielle) Barth of Allison; a daughter, Melissa McGee of Mason City; four grandchildren, Dillon and Katelin Barth and Meredith and Amanda McGee; and an aunt, Myrtle Shapley of Greene. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, at Peace United Church of Christ in Waverly with Pastor Jon Hennings officiating. Burial will follow at Harlington Cemetery in Waverly. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly where the family will greet friends from 4 until 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to either Peace United Church of Christ or Diabetes Research and online condolences may be left at www. kaisercorson.com. Sylvia L. Pahl MASON CITY — Sylvia L. Pahl, 86, of Mason City, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Ansgar Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sylvia L. Pahl 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 Avenue, Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924. LaBonna “Bonnie” Picht, PLYMOUTH — LaBonna “Bonnie” Picht, 87, of Plymouth, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City. Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Joe Keith Pieper CORWITH — Joe Keith Pieper, 64, of Corwith, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. According to his Wisconsinhes, Joe has been cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date in Nebraska. Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is in charge of arrangements. Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha IA 50447, 641-762-3211, www. ewingfh.com. Susan Elizabeth Richey BRITT — Susan Elizabeth Richey, 65, of Britt, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.FullertonFH.com. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. with a one-hour prior visitation on Friday, Feb. 15, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 Third St. S., Rockwell. Pastor Bob Dodge will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Rockwell Cemetery. James “Toad” Hannah HANSELL — James “Toad” Hannah, 81, of Hansell, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the West Fork United Methodist Church rural Sheffield. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell, Iowa. Pastor Sandi Gobeli will officiate. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Mary L. Eason ANKENY — Mary L. Eason, 82, 4006 N.E. Tulip Lane, Ankeny, formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Coloradonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, ColoradonialChapels.com. Richard York Mason City — Richard York, 62, of Mason City, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at his home in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Coloradonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Coloradonial Chapels.com. James “Jim” Baker
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., today, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Newton Union Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m., today, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. Memorials in Jim’s name may be left at the funeral home. Jim, the son of Jesse J. and Jennie A. (Kingsland) Baker, was born on July 22, 1946, in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1965 and from North Iowa Area Community College in 1968 with a LPN degree. Jim worked at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines from 1968 until 1970. Jim was united in marriage with Rose Ann Modlin on Oct. 18, 1969, in Newton. He quit his job in the medical field to take care of his family and began working in the factory at the Maytag Company in Newton in September of 1972. While there he was given the nickname “Doc.” He and Rose made their home in Newton shortly thereafter. Jim worked at Maytag for over 30 years before his retirement. Following retirement he drove for RSVP in Newton. He was a member of the Newton Jaycees where he enjoyed the sandbox fills and the haunted houses, and was a member of both the Pella and Newton Masonic Lodges. Jim enjoyed fishing, camping, and watching the Minnesota Twins. Those left to honor Jim’s memory are his wife, Rose of Newton; children, Stacy Monroe of Ames and Kirk Baker of Newton; and his three grandchildren, Alexander and Aidan Monroe and Patricia Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents. Posted on 12 February 2013 Sylvia L. Pahl
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E. with Pastor Paul Nelson and Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Ansgar City Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sylvia L. Pahl Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Sylvia Lucille Pahl was born in Rockford, on May 8, 1926, the daughter of Guy and Ida Biggs. She was baptized at Holy Family Catholic Church in Rockford in 1926, and confirmed on Dec. 23, 1956, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Sylvia married Melvin R. Pahl of St. Ansgar, on June 25, 1949. Sylvia was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Mason City. She was a member and volunteer at the VFW Auxiliary 733 and a volunteer at the Community Kitchen and St. James Lutheran Church. She worked at the Mason City School Service (Schools) for 20 years and Mode-O-Day for 12 years. Sylvia loved reading books, watching Iowa Basketball games, playing cards, and eating out with her friends. She also enjoyed having coffee with former ladies of the (old) Lincoln School PTA and getting together with the retired food kitchen (school) personnel every month. She had a zest for life and enjoyed telling jokes. Sylvia is survived by her two daughters: Julie Kitchen of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Janet (Dean) Tegtmeyer of Clear Lake; one sister: Evelyn (Don) Hogan of Dougherty; two brothers: Glenn Biggs of Rockford, and Jimmy Biggs of Charles City; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Guy and Ida Biggs; husband: Melvin R. Pahl; three sis-ters: Irene Biggs, Elma Dow, and Gladys Waters; three brothers: Earl Biggs, Henry Biggs, and Robert Biggs; three sisters-in-law: Donna Biggs, Bonnie Biggs, and Virginia Cooper; and one brother-in-law: Charles Cooper. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Margaret E. “Peggy” Brindley Mason City — Margaret E. “Peggy” Brindley, 91, of Mason City died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Following the funeral service, cremation rites will take place and a private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Mason City Public Library, 225 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Susan Elizabeth Richey
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.FullertonFH.com. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. with a one-hour prior visitation on Friday, Feb. 15, at Fullerton funeral Home, 120 Third Street South, Rockwell. The Reverend Bob Dodge will be officiating. Inurnment will follow at Rockwell Cemetery. Susan Richey was born on Nov. 11, 1947, in Mason City, to Howard and Gladys (Keltner) Richey. She was raised and attended school in Rockwell. After graduation, she spent about 10 years living in California. Then moved to Mason City and received a two-year degree from Hamilton College. She worked at AC Neilsen’s as an office personal for 15 years or better. Susan moved to Wisconsin to continue work for AC Neilsen’s. Then moved on to Home Heath Care and cooked for a retried judge. She was also involved with the Red Hats and the Eagles Club. She lived there until this past year in which she resided close to family in Britt. Susan was a fun and loving person. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Susan liked to play cards, listen to rock or oldies music, and bowl. She loved her pet cat of 14 years, Sophie. Susan will be remembered for her lively spirit. Those left to cherish her memory include nieces, Jean (Troy) Franke, Jan Richey, Hollie (Donnie) Dallman, Brandi (Ryan) Hiscocks, Rachael (Jake) Zuehl, Bobbi (Andy) Bruggeman, and Kelly Richey; nephews, Mike Richey, and Aaron Richey; great-nieces, Carli, Katelyn, Riley, Parker, Brinley, Kia, Maddie, Charlie, and Jorden; great-nephews, Cole, Trey, Patrick, Brock, Zane, Kale, and Jeff. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Paul and Dale Richey. William “Bill” Koehler ROCKFORD — William “Bill” Koehler, 62, of Rockford, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center Mason City. Funeral services for Bill Koehler will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Interment will be in West Saint Charles Cemetery, rural Charles City. Friends may call Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Hauser Funeral Home. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service Friday, at the church. 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. Judy Bluhm CHARLES CITY — Judy Bluhm, 67, of Charles City, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Springdale Village in Mesa, Arizona Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may greet the family at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Tami L. Willmann
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday Feb. 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, with a time of sharing at 6 p.m., and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Tami L. Willmann in care of Sue Foy, 1221 N. Washington Ave., Mason City, IA 50401 Tami was born Dec. 10, 1972, in Mason City, the daughter of Terry A. and Sue (Schmolke) Barton. She graduated from Newman High School in 1991. She worked at the County Market, and then worked for Iowa State University in Ames. Tami moved back to Mason City and worked for Principal. Due to ill health in 2009 she became a work-at- home mom. She had been treated for a rare form of cancer. Tami loved crocheting and cooking. She always put on a wonderful Christmas buffet for the family. She enjoyed playing games on the computer, spending time with her family and watching crime shows on TV. Tami is survived by her fiancé Keith Bell, Mason City; six children, Katilynn Hershey, Logan Hershey, Austin Bell, Morgan Willmann, Tyler Bell and Bane Sloss, all of Mason City; mother Sue Foy, Mason City; sister Lori Godwin and her son Spencer Alitz, Mason City; aunts and uncles Kathie (Ron) Gunnare, Dorie Coughenour, Jay Schmolke, Richard Barton, Jim (Edrie) Barton, Linda Dutton and Nancy Dreier, and several cousins and many friends. Tami was preceded in death by her father Terry A. Barton, stepfather James Foy, grandmother Margaret Schmolke and other grandparents; and uncle Howard Dutton. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-2372 ColonialChapels.com. Sylvia L. Schafer GREENE — Sylvia L. Schafer, 81 of Greene, died Monday morning, Feb. 11, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at St. John United Church of Christ-Pleasant Hill, in rural Nashua, with interment in Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield. Friends may greet the family from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Online condolences for Sylvia’s family may be left at hugebackfuneral home.com. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua, 641-435-4134. The Rev. Richard L. York Mason City — The Rev. Richard L. York, 62, of Mason City, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Christ Deliverance Apostolic Church, 1121 N. Hampshire Ave., Mason City. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Richard’s service at the church on Saturday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Richard’s name in care of his family. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. LaBonna “Bonnie” Picht PLYMOUTH — LaBonna “Bonnie” Picht, 87, of Plymouth, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. There will be a time for refreshments and fellowship following the memorial service at the American Legion Hall in Osage. LaBonna “Bonnie” Picht was born Sept. 29, 1925, in rural Osage, the daughter of Gustav and Margaret (Bahnsen) Paulson. She graduated from Osage High School in 1943, and attended Luther College in Decorah, for one semester. Before marriage, she was employed as a typist clerk at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa. After marriage, she worked as a secretary at the Story County Abstract Office in Nevada, Iowa. On Nov. 9, 1946, she married John Picht and to this marriage two sons and two daughters were born. She enjoyed improvements and neatness in all respects. Bonnie kept herself physically fit with early morning walks and was her husband’s side- kick for 66 years farming and raising the family. She had great pride and joy in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was excited with the news of three more great-grandchildren to come. Bonnie is survived by her husband, John Picht of Plymouth; her children, Mark (Barb) Picht of Plymouth, Ann (Dar) Rohlfsen of Ankeny, Echo (Ben) Guenther of Cedar Rapids, Shawn (Jeanne) Picht of Charles City; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and three expected great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Nathan Picht; her great-grandson, Gunner Harris; two brothers, Gaylon “Jigger” Paulson and Carroll Paulson; and two sisters, Twyla Paulson and Joyce Hveem. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 641-732-3706. Posted on 13 February 2013
Craig Alan Stevenson KISSIMMEE, Florida — A graveside memorial service for Craig Alan Stevenson will be held on Monday, Feb. 11, at noon at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. 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 Lois J. Bowen
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1402 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with Rev. Keith Scott officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Lois J. Bowen memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Lois June Bowen was born Feb. 24, 1926, on a farm east of Garner, the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Johnston) Fiero. She graduated from Garner High School in 1944. She was married to Ralph L. Bowen at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner on Aug. 15, 1947. They farmed northeast of Mason City from 1947 to 1977. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir, Women’s Club and many other groups. She enjoyed music and it was an important part of her life. She enjoyed the time she spent with her friends and family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Lois is survived by her children, Barbara (Don) Feuerhak of Cedar Falls, Michael Bowen (Sarah) of Mason City, William Bowen (Barbara Jo) of Mason City and Rebecca (Stewart) Clawson of Burnsville, Minnesota; grandchildren, Jennifer Shila (Paulo), Delaney and Katelyn, Katie Schultz (Seth) and Matthew and Chloe, Lisa Buettner (Jeff) and son, Ben; Reed and Brittany Bowen and Rachel Bowen; and one loving sister, Charlotte “Pat” (Tom) Treloar of rural Clear Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Helen Fiero; husband, Ralph, in 1982; sister, Betty Quintis; brother, Robert Nelson Fiero. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Mary LaBayre CHARLES CITY — Mary LaBayre, 99, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jane Keel of Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Michael Lee Shahan FERTILE — Michael Lee Shahan, 67, of Fertile, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A memorial service for Michael will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Word of Faith Dominion Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastors Steve Johnson and Doug Domokos officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills, the North Star Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 790 of Lake Mills, and the Northwood VFW Post No. 6779 of Northwood. The family will greet friends from 12:30 until service time at the church on Saturday. You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Lilly Kadlecik CRYSTAL LAKE — Lilly Kadlecik, 90, of Crystal Lake, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Algona Manor in Algona. Funeral services for Lilly Kadlecik will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, with the Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Township Cemetery next to her husband, Steve Kadlecik. Visitation will be on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Margaret E. “Peggy” Brindley
A funeral service for Peggy will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Following the funeral service, cremation rites will take place and a private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Mason City Public Library, 225 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, or to a charity of one’s choice. Peggy was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Waterloo, daughter of J.E. Entz Sr. and Leone O’Dowd Entz. She grew up on the Entz farm south of Waterloo. Upon graduation from Orange Township Consolidated High School on May 18, 1939, Peggy attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) where she received her B.A. on May 23, 1943. Peggy married Robert W. Brindley on May 16, 1945, in Waterloo. She was a longtime resident of Mason city, where at the time of her death, Peggy was an active member of PEO, Chapter IY and a 60-year member of the Mariah Mitchell Study Club. Three generations of children will treasure her memory: Her children, Barbara B. Yankey (Jon) of Clive, Iowa, Robert J. Brindley (Mary) of Carver, Minnesota, and John M.Brindley (Pam) of Bayfield, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jon W. Yankey (Kari), Tadd E. Brindley (Margaret), Elizabeth J. Wickman (Chad), Katie M. Severn (Aaron), Robert T. Brindley (Jessica), Joseph M. Yankey (Julie), Maggie Bruecken (Nick), Carey Anderson (Jon); great-grandchildren, JJ, Jackson, Nina, Olivia, Henry, Leo, Isabelle, Mathias, Everett, Greyson, Will, Mack, Molly and three yet to be born. She is also survived by her brothers, Joe Entz (Patty) and John Entz (Dorene), along with many nieces, nephews and an amazing community of friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; and sisters, Julia Boysen and Jeanette Brasch. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Sylvia L. Schafer
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at St. John United Church of Christ-Pleasant Hill in rural Nashua, with interment in Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield. Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Online condolences for Sylvia’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. Sylvia Lydia Schafer was born Jan. 5, 1932, on the Schilling family farm near Plainfield in rural Bremer County, the daughter of Louis and Lydia (Scheidecker) Schilling. She received her education in Plainfield and graduated from the Plainfield High School in 1950. It was while she was in high school she met the love of her life, Lyle Schafer. Lyle had been enlisted in the United States Navy when the couple were married at St. John UCC Church-Pleasant Hill, on Sept. 26, 1953. The couple lived a short time in California until Lyle was honorably discharged, at which time they began farming near Charles City. In 1960, the couple moved into Charles City and then in 1964 made the permanent move to their current home in Greene. While raising her three sons, Sylvia worked for many years at Dralle’s Department store in Greene. She was an active member at St. John UCC Church, having sung in the choir and served with the women’s fellowship. She enjoyed needlework, making quilts for her grandchildren and sewing. She had a passion for her flower garden and loved growing roses. She was also a member of the Greene Legion Auxiliary. The precious moments she had were when she could spend time with family and she will be remembered by them as the picture-taker. Sylvia and Lyle also enjoyed many trips to see family in Colorado. Survivors include her husband, Lyle; three sons: Calvin (Jani) Schafer of Bailey, Colorado., Merlin (Tammy Hain) Schafer of Mason City and James (Corey Head) Schafer of San Francisco; one brother: Frederick Schilling of Waverly; eight grandchildren: Merrille (Chad) Hinz, Cherilyn Schafer, Bill Schafer, Aubrie (Isaiah Egan) Schafer, Toby Schafer, Daniel Schafer, Ricky Schafer and Brooke Hain; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Brigette C. Slattum Mason City — Brigette C. Slattum, 53, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Coloradonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColoradonialChapels.com. Paul Robert Hinrichs ROCKWELL — Paul Robert Hinrichs, 90, of Hemet, Calif., and former resident of Rockwell, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Loma Linda, Calif. Private graveside services will be held at a later date, in the Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676. William “Bill” Koehler
Funeral services for Bill Koehler will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Interment will be in West Saint Charles Cemetery, rural Charles City. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hauser Funeral Home. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Bill Koehler was born Oct. 29, 1950, and graduated from RRMR High School in 1968. He farmed all his life, but will be remembered for his big heart. He loved people and always put their wants and needs ahead of his own. He will be missed by his family and his countless friends. He is survived by his parents, Don and Liz Koehler, Rockford; sister Linda (Joel) Miller of Rudd; and nephews, Josh and Jake Miller. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be given to the charities of their choice. 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. Marilyn P. Lindell Greene — Marilyn P. Lindell, 85, of Greene, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. Arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Raymond “Ray” Goche
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Public visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Raymond “Ray” Goche was born April 16, 1930, to Leo and Erma (Kahler) Goche in Bancroft. Ray is survived by his wife, Dolores Goche of Osage; his children, Allen Goche (Jan) of Humboldt, Jeanette Hanna (Paul) of Ankeny, Donna Goche of Osage, Rita Goche of Lancaster, Ohio, Chuck Goche (Jane) of Des Moines, Steve Goche (Ann) of Proctor, Arkansas, Jeff Goche of New Haven, Marcia Mork (Larry) of Osage, Joan Akers (Tony Leo) of Ames, Pat Goche (Julie) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Monica Lewis (Cameron) of Phoenix, Arizona, Pete Goche (Monica Gillen) of Ames, Jolene Dodge (Keith) of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Christina Wright (Rob) of Huxley; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters: Lucille (Elmer) Hellman and Leona Hellman, all of Bancroft; and one brother: John (Fran) Goche of Bancroft. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant great-granddaughter. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Ilene R. Milbrandt Grafton — Ilene R. Milbrandt, 82, of Grafton died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Springs St., Manly, IA 50456, ColonialChapels.com. The Rev. Richard L. York Mason City — The Rev. Richard L. York, 62, of Mason City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Christ Deliverance Apostolic Temple, 1121 N. Hampshire Ave., Mason City. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Richard’s service at the church on Saturday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Richard’s name in care of his family. Richard Lee York was born on Oct. 10, 1950, in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of Freddie and JuneBell (Cook) York. He attended Herndon High School in Shreveport. While in his early 20s Richard moved to Mason City in the hopes of finding a good job and building a family. This dream would come true when he was united in marriage to Ronda Anderson on Jan. 31, 1986, in Mason City. Richard worked various jobs throughout the years, retiring from Graham Manufacturing in Mason City in November. He had a deep devotion to the Lord and centered himself on devoting his life to Christ and teaching his ministry. For the last five years Richard served Christ Deliverance Apostolic Church as their minister. In his free time he enjoyed listening to gospel music and reading his Bible, fishing, watching football, and gathering for family meals at his brother and sister-in-law’s home, Charles and Carolyn York. Those grateful in sharing in Richard’s life are his children, Richard Newman, Des Moines, Nathaniel York, Mason City, and Nicole York (Jordan Ellman), Mason City; his father, Freddie York, Shreveport, Louisiana; grandchildren, Christopher Newman, Neveah Newman and Raylynn York; siblings, David Cook, Shreveport, Louisiana, Charles (Carolyn) York, Mason City, Louis York, California, and Bessie York, Shreveport, Louisiana; many nieces and nephews; and a host of additional family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, JuneBell Cook; and brothers, Freddie York and Willie York. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 14 February 2013
Michael Lee Shahan
A Celebration of Life service for Michael will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Word of Faith Dominion Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastors Steve Johnson and Doug Domokos officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the North Star Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 790 of Lake Mills, the Otto/Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills and the Northwood VFW Post No. 6779 of Northwood. The family will greet friends from 12:30 until service time at the church on Saturday. Michael Lee Shahan of Fertile, was born on Feb. 20, 1945, in Hampton, Iowa, to Carrol and Irene (Brinkman) Shahan. Michael grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa, with two younger brothers Randy Shahan, Pat Shahan, and his younger sister Pam Shahan Wirtjes, and also a brother Tom from Montana. Michael volunteered his services to the Navy during the Vietnam War and was proud of his service. During his younger years he enjoyed stock car racing, and ended up racing late models. On Feb. 24, 1973, Michael married the love of his life, Linda (Niles) Shahan in Albert Lea, Minn. They were celebrating 40 years of marriage this month. The couple was blessed with a son Brandon Lee Shahan, and later a daughter Alicia Nicole Shahan, and from a previous marriage Michael had a son Donny Shahan, and Kelly Shahan (Carew). Michael loved his family very much and was a hard worker. He retired from Winnebago Industries after 32 years. He loved the outdoors. Michael was always working on something outdoors on the family acreage near Fertile. He taught both of his children how to hunt and fish, and was known for his night time camp fires with his family. Michael will be remembered for his sweet and caring personality and sense of humor. His smile could always warm any room. He was strong in his faith and was baptized at Word of Faith Dominion Church. Michael loved his wife Linda, and they often called each other their best friends. They enjoyed traveling with one another. Hawaii and Mackinac Island were among some memorable trips for them. They also enjoyed taking hikes in the woods near their home. Mike would always carve a big heart with his and Linda’s initials on a big tree. He also loved his dogs Jaxs and Bentley who were his close companions. Michael was also active in his Vietnam Color Guard Chapter 790. He offered many hours of volunteer service through his chapter and enjoyed helping other veterans. Mike would always go out of his way to thank a Vet for their service. Everyone in Michael’s life was touched by him. He also had several nieces and nephews who appreciated him. He was truly a great man, and will be missed beyond words. Survivors include his wife, Linda of Fertile; children, Brandon (fiancée Sandra Bednarz) Shahan, Alicia (Mitch Horstman) Shahan, and Kelly Shahan Carew; and siblings Pat (Joy) Shahan, Pamela (Shahan) Wirtjes, and Tom (Robin) Shahan. He is also survived by the Niles family; father-in-law, Arthur E. Niles; brothers-in-law, Ed (Michelle) Niles, Chad Niles, Scott (Sherri) Niles, and Steve Niles; aunts, Shirley Brinkman, Marcene Hustad, and Ann Brinkman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Donny Shahan; brother Randy Shahan; mother-in-law, Barbara Niles; and three uncles, Russell Brinkman, Melvin Brinkman, and Louie Brinkman. You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Lilly Kadlecik CRYSTAL LAKE — Lilly Kadlecik, loving mother and wife, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Algona Manor in Algona, Iowa. Funeral services for Lilly Kadlecik will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt with the Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Township Cemetery next to her husband Steve Kadlecik. Visitation will be on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Lilly, the daughter of Julius and Lily (Marek) Bartek, was born Jan. 1, 1923, in Duncan, and spent her entire life in the Crystal Lake area. On Jan. 8, 1944, Lilly married Steve Kadlecik. They were married 50 years, and raised six children and nephew Jimmy Kadlecik. In addition to her family, Lilly worked as head cook at the Crystal Lake school house for 22 years, followed by employment at Winnebago Industries. Lilly loved to quilt, garden and cook for her family. Lilly is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law: Elaine Sui of Honolulu, Hawaii, Janice Christensen of Algona, Jean Ann (Ken) Lacy of Ocala, Fla., and Jenise (Steven) Kohnke of Jackson, Miss.; four sisters: Ruth Whalen, Millie Black, Marian Conaway and Maxine Taelour. (Her remaining sisters: Helen Black, Elsie Klipping, Emma VanDusseldorp and brother Raymond Bartek reside with the Lord.) Lilly was blessed to have 14 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Julius and Lily Bartek; husband Steve Kadlecik; son Larry Kadlecik; daughter Sharon Sikes; granddaughter Laurie; along with her sisters and brother mentioned above. www.ewingfh.com. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839. Mrs. Mary Louise (Huff) Eason
Mary grew up on the family farm with her older sister and brother Violet (Vi) and William (Bill), who preceded her in death, and her younger sister Delores. She attended country school, one room, through elementary and was at one point taught by her older sister. Mary graduated from Greenfield High School in 1948 where she was active in cheerleading. She earned her diploma in nursing from the University of Iowa in 1951. Later in life, she returned to school and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Dubuque in 1980. While a student at Iowa, Mary met John. John was earning his BA and MA degrees in history and geography on the G.I. Bill, a Marine veteran of the battle for Okinawa in WWII and part of the occupying force in Japan. They married Dec. 27, 1952, in Greenfield. They worked in various places in Iowa, teaching and nursing, through the 1950s, eventually returning to Iowa City again where Mary worked at the University of Iowa Hospital and John taught junior high. They welcomed their first child, daughter Melanie Kay, in 1960, and their son John Jay in 1961. Mary moved with her family to Clear Lake, in 1970. There she continued nursing and also began teaching nursing at North Iowa Area Community College. She branched out into corporate wellness and fitness in the early 80s, leading the modern trend in health and wellbeing. Mary consulted for “High Level Health” a number of years and then became the corporate nurse and health coach for Sperry-Unisys corporation in Clear Lake, retiring from there when they closed their operation in the late 1980s. Mary continued to serve in retirement as a part-time hospice nurse at the North Iowa facility in Mason City into the 1990s. Mary and John moved to Ankeny in March of 2007 to be closer to their daughter Melanie, son Jay and daughter-in-law Sara and their twin boys, Wyatt and Zane. Mary was thrilled to be able to help take care of her grandchildren during their first year and continued to enjoy spending as much time with them as possible the past nine years. Family gave great joy to Mary and she remained close to her many aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, nieces, nephews, and their children. Mary hardly sat still her whole life. She enjoyed gardening and being outside as much as her work and family. That must have been the farm girl in her. She was active in church, school, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, the “Red Hat Society” and hospice later in life. Only her heart disease and Lewy Body Dementia finally slowed her down in the last few years. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, John Verne; daughter, Melanie Eason; son, Jay Eason and his wife Sara; grandchildren, Wyatt Eason and Zane Eason; sister Delores (Huff) Havens; and many nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosa and William, sister Vi and brother Bill. Having chosen cremation, a memorial service will be scheduled later for family and friends. Mary asked John to plant some trees in her memory. If you wish to donate to the family, any memorial funds will be dedicated to planting trees at selected sites. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com. George Raymond Gerdes Sr. Mason City — George Raymond Gerdes Sr., 63, of Mason City died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, Iowa. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Manly where full military honors will be conducted by the Edward Tosel American Legion Post 110. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa. A rosary service will begin at 7 p.m. with a scriptural wake service to follow at the funeral home on Sunday. The family asks that casual attire is worn to the visitation and Memorial Mass. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the George R. Gerdes Sr. Memorial Fund in care of his family. Mildred Hanson FOREST CITY — Mildred Hanson, 90, of Forest City, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 18, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continues one hour prior to services at the church. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Ilene R. (Navratil) Milbrandt Grafton — Ilene R. (Navratil) Milbrandt, 82, of Grafton died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A memorial service for Ilene will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 308 Fourth Ave., Grafton, with the Rev. Solveig A. H. Zamzow officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Ilene Rose Kirchgatter was born at home in Grafton on Aug. 15, 1930, to Benjamin and Lizzie (Diedrich) Kirchgatter. She attended school in Grafton and was baptized and confirmed in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She continued in the Lutheran faith for her entire life. She was an active member of the Altar Guild for nearly 40 years. She took great pride in making a new cover for the collection plates at the church. She was united in marriage in 1947 to Dean A. Schultz of Grafton. To this union was born a son, Jerry Dean. Dean passed away in 1949. She married Richard Navratil of Grafton in 1952. Three children were born to this union: Randy Richard, Joleen Rose and Rory Thomas (RT). Jerry was adopted by Richard in 1960. Ilene was united in marriage to Ralph Milbrandt in 1989. They managed convenience stores in Cedar Falls and Ackley for eight years. After retirement, they moved back to Grafton where they were active in many church and community activities. Ralph passed away in 2004. Ilene was a devoted wife and mother. She loved gardening, sewing and crocheting. She crocheted at least 100 family surname wall hangings for sale and for gifts. She also painted and wallpapered for others. She was an Avon representative for 32 years. She cleaned at the Grafton library and the Alternative Room at the Community Center for 7 years. Ilene is survived by her children Jerry Navratil, Randy (Mary) Navratil, Joleen (Erik) Bakken, and RT Navratil; grandchildren, Jon (Donna) Navratil, Jeremy Navratil (Carol), Jennifer (Brad) Schwarz, Gina Navratil, Jessica (Jason) Parks, Jared Navratil, Derek Navratil, Chad (Catherine) Raeside, Ryan Navratil (Vonda), Megan Navratil, Hilary Navratil, and Cody Navratil; great grandchildren, Blake Schwarz, Aubrey Schwarz, Julia Parks, Keenan Parks, Ethan Raeside, Bradyn Enabnit, and Cameron Navratil; sister-in-laws, Rose Marie Kruger, Mary Anne Marreel and Virgina Scott, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin (who passed away when Ilene was 9 months old) her grandfather, Gustav (who passed away one week later); her mother, grandparents, her brother, Orlin Kirchgatter, three husbands, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 5 February 2013 by Marie Thompson
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BELMOND
— Eugene “Gene” L. Nelson, age 85, of
Belmond passed away Friday, Feb. 8,
2013, at Rehabilitation Center of
Belmond. 
CRYSTAL
LAKE — Tracy E. Kluver, 50, of Eldridge,
Iowa, formerly of Crystal Lake, died
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at his home.
MASON
CITY — Phyllis Jean Polsdofer, 86, of
Mason City, Iowa, died Saturday, Feb. 9,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North
Iowa. 
OSAGE
— Arthur “Artie” Hemann, 81, of Osage,
died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mitchell
County Regional Health Center Hospice
Unit in Osage. 
OWATONNA,
MINNESOTA —Colin James Piper, 18, of
Owatonna, Minnesota died Saturday, Feb.
9, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in
Rochester, Minnesota, due to
complications from a severe asthma
attack. He was surrounded by his friends
and family. 
MASON
CITY — Blanche O. Miner, 88, of Mason
City, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at her home.
WAVERLY
— Marvin William “Biff” Barth Jr., 65,
of Waverly, and formerly of Allison,
died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at
Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.
NEWTON
— James “Jim” Baker, 66, of Newton, died
on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Newton
Healthcare. 
MASON
CITY — Sylvia L. Pahl, 86, of Mason
City, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
Feb. 10, 2013 at Good Shepherd Health
Center. 
BRITT
— Susan Elizabeth Richey, 65, of Britt,
passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at
Hancock County Memorial Hospital.
MASON
CITY — Tami L. Willmann, 40, of 302 14th
St. N.W., Mason City, died Saturday,
Feb. 9, 2013, at her home. 
MASON
CITY — Lois J. Bowen, 86, of Mason City,
passed away peacefully from
complications of Alzheimer’s disease on
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Good
Shepherd Health Center. 
GREENE
— Sylvia L. Schafer, 81, of Greene, died
Monday morning, Feb. 11, 2013, at the
Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason
City. 
ROCKFORD
— William “Bill” Koehler, 62, of
Rockford, died suddenly Monday, Feb. 11,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center-Mason
City. 
OSAGE
— Raymond “Ray” Goche, 82, of Osage,
died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Mercy
Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
FERTILE
— Michael Lee Shahan, 67 of Fertile,
died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mercy
Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
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