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Delbert L. Roberts
Published in Globe Gazette from December 30, 2012 to January 2, 2013 Posted 1 January 2013
Nellie Frances Meineke Online condolences may be left at www. FullertonFh.com. Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Iowa in memory of Nellie. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2012, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 Third Ave., Charles City, Iowa. Pastor Jane Keel will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, January 2, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Iowa. Nellie was born February 20th, 1921, to James and Graciella (Echeverria) Baldwin in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her parents met in Costa Rica during the construction of the Panama Canal. Her father had traveled from Sibley, Iowa, where he was born, to work on the canal for the government and met her mother “Grace” who was native to Costa Rica. She was the fifth born out of six girls. Her family then settled in Round Lake, Minnesota. Nellie grew up surrounded by her closely bonded sisters and family. She would often tell humorous stories, between the giggles, that would swirl around memories of friends and family when she was younger. Often she would reflect about her Spanish mother, Graciella, and the beautiful heritage which she resembled. With love in her eyes and detail-filled descriptions which entailed the beautiful combs that adorned her mother’s black hair to the dress that sashayed as her mother gracefully danced, you felt like you had once met this Spanish lady “Grace.” Nellie would tell of her mother’s beautiful singing voice, the way she could play the guitar and times of her mother at the stove warming soft tortes’, then filling them with beans and wrapping tight a delicious memory of flavor. She loved telling of her sisters and herself mastering the dance floor, and if you ever got a chance to see them in action you would know how true it was. Nellie was united in marriage to Virgil Henry Meineke on August 30th, 1941. To this union three boys were born, Jeff, Rod, and Jim, after settling in Charles City, Iowa, from Virgil’s successful military service as a Marine in World War II. Nellie was a woman of character, always in good spirits, befriending everyone she would meet. She had a giving spirit and a sense of humor that lasted miles. She spread such joy; even in the darker moments her faith was still evident. Nellie’s love for her family had no boundaries, always so proud of her three sons and four grandchildren. After you walked into her apartment, within moments you would know how important those in her life were. You would first see a refrigerator covered with works of art by up-and-coming young “artists,” degrees of achievement of her sons Jeff and Jim, along with photos of Rod, her son who passed away so many years ago but remained locked in her memory as a beautiful seventeen-year-old she couldn’t wait to see again someday “when it was time for the Lord to take her.” Nellie had the gift to recognize the beauty in all things and with a giggle some things that fell a little short of “beautiful.” Nellie had an amazing sense of style and boy, how she could put a wardrobe together, which was not limited to just clothes but included shoes, jewelry and handbags to add just the right touch. Make no mistake, though, if she thought you were fond of something she had, you just might end up with it as your own. Her generous nature was effortless and thoughtful, always thinking of others, and delighting in helping those who were in need. Her small kitchen on 908 10th Ave. was described by one of her grandchildren as “Grandma’s Cafe.” She could create a feast in what seemed like moments; you could practically dine on the delicious aroma whether it be fresh from scratch breaded fish, Spanish rice, or pumpkin pie with homemade crust. The key ingredient was always love — she never ran short of it, and never had to restock. Nellie cherished time with family and friends, especially her companionship with her “Johnny” much later in life. John and Nellie found each other after both losing their spouses years earlier. They both described each other as a “saving grace,” one saving the other from a broken heart. She loved to dance, laugh and simply live life happily. She never missed the chance to say “I love you,” and there wasn’t a time when she didn’t mean it. Nellie is survived by her special friend and loving companion, John Grant of Charles City, Iowa; son Jeff Meineke and wife Peg of Rapid City, S.D.; son James Meineke and wife Wendy of Osage, Iowa; grandchildren Robb Meineke of Colorado; Faith, Noah and Aaron Meineke of Osage, Iowa; sister-in-law Dorothy Meineke of Charles City, Iowa; three sisters, Olga Jacobson of Round Lake, Minn.; Daya of Worthington, Minn.; Nora Vance of Chicago, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews, as well as so many dear friends. Nellie was preceded in death by her dear husband Virgil Meineke, her son Rodney Meineke, her parents Graciella and James Baldwin, two sisters Betsie and Marie, sister-in-law Marlise and seven brothers-in-law and dear nieces and nephews.
Judy Mae Andersen Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Round Prairie Church, 12881 75th St., Glenville, MN 56036, with Pastor Kent A. Otterman officiating. Visitation will at the church on Saturday from noon until service time. Her body will be cremated after the funeral service and her ashes will be scattered at a place dear to her at a later date. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450 is in charge of arrangements. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com 641-592-0221
Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, Iowa. Officiating will be Pastor Sean McRoberts. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2012, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Barbara Ackerman, 904 Ninth Ave. N.E., Belmond, Iowa 50421, in care of the family. Robert Earl Woolery was born on March 4, 1952, in Mason City to William and Lilly (Anderson) Woolery. He spent most of his life living in and around the Mason City area. He worked for Central States Auto Auction transporting vehicles. Bobby Earl really liked Corvette cars and owned several throughout his lifetime. Bobby Earl loved fishing. He would fish anywhere in Northern Iowa. He loved fishing so much that friends and family would call him “Walleye Bob.” Bobby Earl also loved spending time with his nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He enjoyed big barbecues with his family, especially if there was fried chicken. Bobby Earl was an avid Seattle Seahawks and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He also liked to watch WWE Wrestling. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Barb Ackerman; sons, Robert Earl Malone and significant other Cierra Shivers, William Henry Woolery and fiancé Avante Shivers; mother, Lilly (Anderson) Woolery; sisters, Veronica Harper-Jenkins (Willie Richmond) of Andover, Minn., Barbara (Reed) Brown of Mason City, Linda of Des Moines and Judy (Greg) Johnson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; brothers, Tommy of Des Moines, Ronnie of Phoenix, Arizona, Michael of Mason City, Wallace of Mason City, Charles (Lisa Peterson) of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Ernie of Mason City; grandchildren, Samantha Rose, Robert Collins, Mackenzie Malone, William D’wayne Woolery, and Zavier Malone; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William James Woolery; grandparents, Anita and Leonard LaFrance; brother, William Woolery Jr.; and special friend, Lori Ball-Carlson.
Funeral services for Agnes will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 2, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood. Agnes Mildred Gordon was born on August 24, 1926, in Rock Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Alma Sponheim. Agnes went to a country school during the first years of her life and then graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1944. She attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in home economics in 1948. Agnes taught home economics and art in the Ruthven and Garner School Districts for four years. She married Vernon Gordon on November 23, 1952, and three daughters were born: Barbara, Mary and Joyce. Vernon and Agnes worked together on their farm. They raised hogs, corn and beans until their retirement in 1992 when they moved to Northwood. Agnes was baptized, confirmed and married at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. Agnes and Vernon attended Deer Creek Lutheran Church while they raised their family, and attended First Lutheran Church in Northwood during their retirement. Agnes enjoyed gardening, sewing, spending time with friends and family, and helping her daughters and grandchildren with projects. She was an excellent cook who enjoyed being in the kitchen with food and company. She was an active participant in both churches, including being the leader for the Ladies’ Aid and several circles and teaching Sunday School. Vernon and Agnes recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Vernon Gordon, of Northwood; daughters, Barbara Gordon of Clive, Iowa, Mary (Ian) Zach of Percival, Iowa, and Joyce (Doug) Tempus of Northwood; four grandchildren, Saraand Aaron Zach of Sidney, Iowa, and Laura and Tyler Tempus of Northwood; one great-granddaughter, Grace Zach of Sidney, Iowa; sister-in- law, Dorothy Sponheim of St. Ansgar; two nephews, Dennis (Bunita) and Wayne (Anita) Sponheim of St. Ansgar; one niece, Dianne (Craig) Stange of Bismarck, North Dakota, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Alma Sponheim, and brother, Harlan Sponheim; father-in-law and mother-in-law, M.L. (Luellyn) and Ada Gordon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Laurel (Buzz) and Bev Gordon; and one nephew, Kenneth Gordon.
Lois L. “Pete” Beery
January 02, 2013
A funeral service for Lois will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday (January 5, 2013) at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Denny Ganz officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held Saturday morning (January 5, 2013) from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa in Lois’ name. Born in Beatrice, Nebraska, on October 4, 1933, the daughter of Rudy and Helen (Runge) Hohenfield, Lois went on to graduate from Mason City High School in 1953. She worked for a brief time at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a nurse’s aide before marrying John Beery, from Mason City, on November 15, 1958. Sharing homes in Mason City, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Renville, Minnesota, they finally returned and settled back down in Mason City in 1998. Lois and Johnny were married 54 years. Lois enjoyed camping; together they traveled the Midwest, seeing the sights, catching up with old friends and making a few new friends along the way. Lois and Johnny shared a passion for reading and were regulars at the area libraries. She is survived by her husband, Johnny; brother, Donald “Butch” Hohenfield; sisters, Virginia Thomas, Loretta “Pat” Shultz, Geraldine Bramsen and RaeHusak; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended relatives and friends. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Bob (Jean) Hohenfield, Loren (Barbara) Hohenfield, Samuel Hohenfield, Eileen (Jack) Redmond and Betty (Fred) Albright, as well as her in-laws, Cecil Shultz, John Husak and David Thomas. “………. Courage is meeting a day at a time ……….” Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.
Keith Hofbauer TITONKA — Keith Hofbauer, 66, of Titonka died Sunday, Dec. 30, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka with Pastor Wayne Garman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Interment will be at Good Hope Cemetery in Titonka. Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com. Winter Funeral Home, and Cremation Services, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, winterfuneral@wctatel.net.
Paul Kollasch Lakota — Paul Kollasch, 97, of Lakota died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Apache Junction, Arizona. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ledyard with Father Sunny Dominic officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Ledyard, with military honors conducted. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft. Oakcrest Funeral Services, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515- 885-2521.
Mavis O. Hobbiebrunken Clear Lake — Mavis O. Hobbiebrunken, 84, Clear Lake, formerly of the Thornton area, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. A funeral service for Mavis will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 413 Elm Street, Thornton, with the Reverend Rhea Evanson officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 2, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church. Those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Mavis O. Hobbie-brunken was born on April 5, 1928, in Mason City, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Bertelsen) Thada. Mavis attended and graduated from Thornton High School in 1945. Mavis was united in marriage to Werner Hobbiebrunken on August 15, 1945, in Thornton, and to this union three children were born, Lexe, Lana and Kim. After their marriage, they farmed in the Thornton area until they retired and moved to Clear Lake. Mavis enjoyed baking, cooking and always had coffee and cookies for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Mavis was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, Iowa. Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Lexe (Howard) Chambers of Bemidji, Minn., Lana Lee of West Des Moines and Kim (Bill) Mainprize of Charles City; three grandchildren, Jennifer Lee (Brad) Prugh of Chicago, Ill., Matthew (Heather) Mainprize of North Liberty and Megan (Fred) Castle of Ames; and a great-grandson, Tyler Prugh, as well as many other extended family members and friends. Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, husband Werner and sister Delores Hudson. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193, Colonialchapels.com.
Evelyn Murray CHARLES CITY — Evelyn Murray, 78, of Charles City died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date. 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. Gary R. Moore
January 02, 2013 Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Whittemore. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whittemore with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Whittemore, 515-884-2246, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Helen Janet Savre
January 02, 2013 12:00 am(0) Comments Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with graveside services to follow at the Osage Cemetery. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706. William H. Wagaman
January 02, 2013 Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Boone Biblical Memorial Church at 921 W. Second St., Boone, with Pastor Bruce Thomas officiating. Interment will be in the Boone Memorial Gardens in Boone. Full military honors will be conducted by the Boone Veterans Council. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 4, at the Walter-Schroeder Funeral Home at Fifth & Story Streets in Boone from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., then continues Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. to the time of service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.walter-schroederfuneralhome. com. Memorials may be given to the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Walter-Schroeder Funeral Home at Fifth & Story Streets in Boone is in charge of the arrangements. Martin “Marty” Lerach
January 02, 2013 Services are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372. Elizabeth (Beth) Nolte
January 02, 2013 Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com Darrell V. Nielsen
January 02, 2013 Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www. majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Lori Greimann
January 02, 2013 Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls. Friends may call at the church one hour before the service on Saturday. Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com. Mark L. Ubben
January 02, 2013 Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel with a scriptural wake service at 5 p.m. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. James Busma
January 02, 2013 Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes. com. Posted on 2 January 2013
Mark L. Ubben
January 03, 2013 Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell, with the Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, Iowa, with a scriptural wake service at 5 p.m. A private graveside service will be held in Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs, with military honors provided by American Legion H.D.S., Nora Springs. Mark Louis Ubben was born on April 20, 1963, in Charles City to Kenneth L. Ubben and Charlene (Marzen) Ubben Roderick. Mark lived his early years in Sheffield and attended grade school there until his Mother and siblings moved to Greene in 1972. Mark then went to grade school in Greene and graduated from Greene Community High School in 1981. In January 1982, Mark enlisted in the United State Marine Corps and completed boot camp at MCRD in San Diego, California He went on to a twenty-year career in the USMC in disbursing and retired in 2002. Mark’s military service took him to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Cherry Point, North Carolina; Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; Kansas City, Missouri; Okinawa, Japan; Mare Island, California; Camp Pendleton, California; and Yuma, Arizona. Mark was an accomplished musician on drums and guitar and played for many years with his Dad in the popular local band, “Kenny Ubben & The Roustabouts.” He was known for his signature drum solo on the song “Wipe Out.” In high school, Mark was selected as an Iowa All-State Musician on drums. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, talented artist and loved animals, gardening, sports, the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. Mark found great happiness playing music with his Dad, brother, sisters, children and other musicians who were family members and friends. He had a great sense of humor, a charismatic personality and had the abilities to build and fix anything. On July 24, 1982, Mark was united in marriage to Amy Roppe in Northwood. To this union three children were born: Paul Dewayne, Diane Elizabeth and Jayne Renee. Mark later married Diane Gutierrez in Yuma, Arizona., and to this union a son, Logan Anthony, was born. Mark is survived by his children, Jayne, Diane and Paul Ubben of Northwood, and Logan Gutierrez of Twenty Nine Palms, California; his mother, Charlene Roderick of Greene; sisters, Lisa Ann (Eric) Hildreth of Olivia, Minnesota, and Paula Jo Ubben (Thomas) Treiber of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; half-sister, Carrie (Chad) Potts of Klemme; step-sister, Tonya (Michael) Heier of Humbolt; and special friend, Brigette Sluttum of Mason City. He was proceeded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Ubben; his beloved brother, Alan Lee Ubben; his grandparents, Louis J. and Marguerite Marzen Sr. and Martin and Olive Ubben Sr. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa 641-423-2372. Colonialchapels.com
Paul Gene Shultz January 03, 2013
Paul was born Dec. 16, 1946, in Charles City, Iowa. Paul grew up on the farm one mile south of Marble Rock, Iowa. When not working on the farm he could be found on the nearby Shell Rock River ice skating, swimming, canoeing or making a homemade raft and trying to float to an island. Paul graduated from Rudd, Rockford and Marble Rock Consolidated School, attended NIACC in Mason City and in 1966 enlisted in the Sea Bees. He was with the United States Navy Construction Battalion MCB#5 in Vietnam during his tour of duty. In 1968, after returning from Vietnam, he moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where he lived until his death. Paul owned a contracting excavation business. He never needed to advertise. His reputation for getting the job done right was well known. In the winters, since there was little excavation work, Paul did a great deal of reading, woodworking and traveling. He could build just about anything he put his mind to; he built an ice sailboat, which he sailed on Kluane Lake; an ultra-light plane, which he flew out of Metro Field. He loved to travel and went on many adventures throughout the world. Wherever Paul went he made many new friends, who he always invited to visit his beloved Alaska. For many years Paul volunteered as an International Hostel Home for people visiting Alaska who needed a place to stay. Paul had friends from “many places.” Paul never married. However, his Alaska friends and their families became “his family.” Paul always shared his interests and hobbies with children and young adults, taking every opportunity to “teach” them. He was always up for canoeing the upper Chena River; helping Boy Scouts construct projects to earn merit badges; building child-size rocking chairs, toy boxes and furniture for friends; and sharing travel books and stories. Paul’s gifts were typically handmade and built to perfection. If one of his Alaska kids asked Paul to build something, he always responded with “yes, you will build it and I will help.” He did this with patience and kindness. He kept honeybees in the summer, generously supplying his friends with fresh Alaska honey each fall. Paul touched so many lives of all ages in many ways and he will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Paul is survived by two sisters, Edith S. Norris and husband Bob of Iowa, and, Margaret S. Beck and husband Reldon of New Mexico. Three nephews, Mike Norris of Nebraska, Joe Beck of New Mexico and Loren Beck and wife Julie of Arkansas. Four great-nephews and a great-niece, Bryan, Jeffrey and Nathan Beck of New Mexico, Ian Norris of Iowa and Sydney Norris of Nebraska; and his Alaska family. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Raymond and Lanora (Preston) Shultz, and brother, Earl R. Shultz. A Celebration of Life for Paul will take place at a later date. A notice will be published.
William H. Wagaman January 03, 2013
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Boone Biblical Memorial Church at 921 West 2nd Street in Boone with Pastor Bruce Thomas officiating. Interment will be in the Boone Memorial Gardens in Boone, Iowa. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Boone Veterans Council. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 4, at the Walter~Schroeder Funeral Home at Fifth & Story Streets in Boone from 4-7 p.m., then continues Saturday at the Church from 9 a.m. to the time of service. William was born on Dec. 16, 1932, in Lynnville, the son of Herbert Alfred and Rita (Lewis) Wagaman. On Oct. 24, 1953, William married Betty Jean Clark in Oskaloosa. From 1950 to 1956, William worked as a telegrapher for the M & St. L Railroad in Monmouth, Illinois. He entered into the U.S. Army at Ft. Hood, Texas, from 1956 to 1959, serving part of his duty stationed in Germany. He returned to Oskaloosa, Iowa, in 1959 and continued working for the M & St. L and Great Western Railroads. In 1965, he took a promotion to Dispatcher for the Chicago North Western Railroad in Mason City. It was within a year he was promoted to Chief Train Dispatcher for the Central Division. “Bill Sr.” (Big Bill) continued in this position until his retirement of 39 years in 1989. In 1971, Bill and Betty with his family moved to an acreage in Rockwell until 1986 and then moved to an acreage north of Boone, Iowa, where he still lived until this last December. “WHW” was well respected and highly regarded by his railroad buddies, and his “second” career of farming really fulfilled him just as well. Bill enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and was a Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed gardening and raising chickens, pigs and calves on his acreages in Rockwell and Boone. He and Betty were known by the family for their “Chicken Sunday” reunions held each year. He loved country music and his favorite sax player, Boots Randolph. William is survived by his daughter, Barbara Wendel (Todd) of Clear Lake; his daughter, Beverly Fisher (Loren) of Marshalltown; his step-daughter, Donna Smock (Edwin)of Monmouth, Illinois; his 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and one sister and one brother. William is preceded in death by his parents; his son “Bill Jr.” (Little Bill) in 1992, his wife Betty in 2000 and his two sisters. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.walter-schroederfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be given to the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Walter~Schroeder Funeral Home at Fifth & Story Streets in Boone is in charge of the arrangements. Wayne Boss
January 03, 2013 Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Williams with burial in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams. There will be an Elks Service following visitation at 7 p.m. Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554. David Lee Miles
January 03, 2013 Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the Goodell Community Center, 315 Broadway St. in Goodell, with the Rev. Jon Rollefson and Past Department Chaplain James Kessler officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Cemetery in Goodell. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha and continue one hour prior to services at the community center on Saturday. www.ewingfh.com. Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, Iowa 50447, 641-762-3211. Darrell V. Nielsen
January 03, 2013 Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Wilma Bernice Helgeland
January 03, 2013 A celebration of life service for Wilma will be held at a later date. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Wilma Bernice (Koerner) Helgeland was born on March 9, 1921, in Le Mars, the daughter of Fred and Deane (Wiersma) Koerner. Her baptism took place on June 12, 1921. Her early education took place in Alton and George, Iowa. Following completion of high school, she attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls for two years and graduated from Drake University. Wilma was united in marriage to Kermit Helgeland on Dec. 25, 1942, in George, Iowa. They were the parents of two sons, Charles and Douglas. They farmed the Helgeland farm until 1959 when they moved into Northwood. Wilma taught school in Manly and Northwood for 40 years until her retirement in 1983. Wilma was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, served on the Northwood Public Library Board for several years and was an avid reader. She also was a member of Chapter E.S. PEO and the Twenties Club. Kermit and Wilma spent several winters in Arizona, finally moving there in 1989, and returned to Northwood in 2004. Those thankful for sharing her life are her sons, Charles (Anne) Helgeland of Franklin, Tenn., and Douglas (Clara) Helgeland of Northwood; four grandchildren, Scott (Stephanie) Helgeland of Jaspers, New York, Sarah Stratton of Monticello, Arkansas, Cinda (Tim) Clay of Naperville, Illinois, and Vance Helgeland of Northwood; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Dorothy Brandt and her husband Melvin Kerr of Des Moines; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Koerner of Groveland, California; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Kermit; her brother, Vance Koerner; and her brother-in-law, Donald Brandt. The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory consider a memorial contribution to the Northwood Public Library. Conner Colonial Chapel: 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.
James “Jim” Dunkelberg
January 03, 2013 Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Bryan Lagerstam officiating. There will be a flag presentation by Osage American Legion Post 278. Burial will be in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Jim was born May 18, 1946, in Waterloo, the son of Robert and Corinne (Hutchison) Dunkelberg. He graduated from West Waterloo High School and attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. He was an insurance salesman and then worked in Waterloo for the family lumber yard, Cedar Valley Lumber Company. In recent years, Jim worked in advertising sales. He had lived in Osage for over 15 years. Jim served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, fishing, camping and listening to talk radio. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim is survived by his children, Rob (Billie Jo Herman) Dunkelberg of Osage, Nicole Adams of Houston, Texas, Chris (Angelina) Dunkelberg of Corpus Christi, Texas; sisters, Judy Champion of Osage, Sue (Gary) Schulz of Melrose; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Jim Champion. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706. Carl W. “Jim” Voight
January 03, 2013 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Carl W. “Jim” Voight was born April 30, 1925, in Mitchell, the son of Fred and Grace (Woodford) Voight. Jim graduated from Mitchell High School in 1941. On June 20, 1953, he married Marcella Meitner at Sacred Heart Church in Osage. Along with his farming operation, he was an owner/operator of J and J Feed. Jim was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife, Marcella of Osage; his children, Larry (Jessica) Voight of Osage, Janet (Mike) Borcherding of St. Ansgar, Marvin (Barb) Voight, of Osage, and Carol Petersen of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Brenda Voight of Owatonna, Minnesota; twelve grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and sister, Evelyn Tudor of Waverly. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Russell in 1993; grandson Cody Borcherding in 2008; daughter-in-law, Deb Voight in 2003; and brother, John “Dick” Voight. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Grace Thiemann
January 03, 2013 Funeral services are tentatively set for Saturday at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme, Iowa. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation is tentatively set for Friday at the Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-444-4474. Maxine R. Walk
January 03, 2013
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 308 Fourth Ave., Grafton, with the Rev. Solveig A. H. Zamzow officiating. Burial will follow in the Grafton Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Sunday. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 3 January 2013
William H. Tietz
January 04, 2013 Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. John United Church of Christ- Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua, with Pastor Jessica Margrave Schirm presiding. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Ben Tietz, Jay Jaspers, Danny Kehret, Luke Kehret, serving as pallbearers. Matt Jaspers and Eric Crawford are the honorary pallbearers. Friends may greet the family 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the church prior to the service. Online condolences may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com William “Bill” Harris Tietz was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Manly, the son of Christoph and Mabel (Roberts) Tietz. Bill attended school in Manly and graduated from Manly High School in 1948. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a sergeant in the Korean War. After returning from the service, Bill moved southwest of Nashua and began farming. Some years later he took a job as a bus mechanic for the Nashua School District. During this time he married Mary Kay Zuber and to this union one child, Christopher was born. She passed away in 1957. A few years later he married Elanore Kehret and to this union two children George and Jerry were born. Elanore passed away in 1976. Bill took a position working at Hydrotile and eventually had to retire due to illness, but was able to keep farming his farm. He married Lydia Heiligmann. She passed away in 2011. Bill enjoyed farming, gardening, and tending to flowers. Survivors include, three sons; Christopher Tietz of Charles City, George Tietz of Avoca, Jerry(Carrie) Tietz of Nashua; two brothers, Leroy (Virginia) Tietz of Charles City, Thomas (Margaret) Tietz of Murrieta, Calif.; five sisters, Betty (Donald) Taylor of Mason City, Anna Mae (Bill) Henry of Hampstead, North Carolina, Lois Julseth of Kensett, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Vosberg of Carlsbad, California, Erma Smith of Sanjacinto, California, two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, one brother-in-law, Dave Julseth. Darrell V. Nielsen
January 04, 2013 Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating, joined by Pastor Jim Stiles. Inurnment will be held at a later date. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan.y 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Darrell Virgil Nielsen was born Jan. 23, 1931, the son of Andrew and Hilda (Goetsch) Nielsen. Darrell graduated from LuVerne High School in 1948 and enlisted in the National Guard. He attended DeVry University, Chicago, Ill., graduating with a degree in television engineering. He married Judy K. Pugh on Oct. 9, 1954, in Chicago. He later attended Mason City Junior College. Darrell worked as an Engineer at KGLO Television in Mason City for 17 years. His passion was farming, which he did part-time while working at KGLO, then farmed full-time until his retirement in 2004. Darrell was a member of First United Methodist Church where he served on multiple committees and as a trustee. He was a board member of the Iowa Soybean Association and earned the Soybean Leadership Award. He was also a member of the Corn Growers Association, along with the Evening Lions Club, serving as a past president. In addition, Darrell served on boards for the Farmers Elevator in Clear Lake and North Iowa Hockey, along with coaching hockey and volunteering with his son’s Boy Scout Troop. He enjoyed golfing, family vacations, boating, spending time at their ‘cabin’ on Clear Lake, playing cribbage and other games with family and friends. Darrell was a loving, gentle person, whose passion for life compelled him to serve as a “Life’s Teacher” for which his family will be ever grateful. He valued the time he spent with his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 58 years; children, Kris Corl and husband Tom of Steamboat Springs, Colorado/Belize, Julie Ebeling and friend Kurt Lichty of Mason City, Jim Nielsen and wife Debbie of Muskegon, Mich.; grandchildren, Jake, Eric, Sarah (husband Shawn), Amy (husband Aaron), Ricky, Jamie, Tamie (husband Monty) and Sara (husband Kyle); great-grandchildren, Anna, Mikayla, Kaiden, Brynn, Ryen, Leo and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, sister Dorothy and her husband, Howard and son-in-law, Dick Ebeling, preceded him in death. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. David L. Sturm January 04, 2013
Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. David Leon Sturm was born on June 3, 1947, in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, the son of Cleo Leon and Alfreda (Reynolds) Sturm and died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Central Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Dave received his education in the Clearfield public schools, graduating in 1965. He then attended Northwest Missouri State, graduating in 1970. Beginning in 1970-1972 he taught industrial technology in Britt then taught physical education in Keota for three years. In 1977 he moved to Greene where he taught industrial technology and physical education. Dave held this teaching position in Greene for over 26 years. Dave’s football coaching career spanned 36 years. He spent 30 years as a head coach and authored a career record of 167-106. He started with a three-year stint in Keota and then from 1977 until his retirement in 2003 he coached Greene to an impressive 165-81 mark that included three conference titles and two district championships. Known for being a strong fundamentalist, he took the Rams to seven playoff appearances from 1981-2002. While at Greene he was also involved as a wrestling coach, headed the golf team and helped coach girls basketball for two years, he also taught drivers education for many years, and was a substitute teacher. In 2005, Dave moved to Moab, Utah, where he helped coach football for one year, before returning to Greene. During that year, 2005, he lead the Red Devils to a state championship title. Prior to Dave’s arrival, The Moab Red Devils had a past record of winning just one game between 2000-2002, and never more than three wins in a season, until they climbed to the top of the heap in 2005 and took the state title. In 2011, Dave was inducted into the Iowa High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Most recently Dave continued to substitute teach and was employed as a driver for Windstar Lines, a job that he greatly enjoyed. Dave was previously married to JoEllen Pitcher. This union was blessed with three daughters: Jessica Ellen, Maria Lynn and Christina Rose. Dave was described as a great man, an amazing father and the best Grandpa ever. Dave was well known and well liked by so many. He has impacted so many lives as an educator and a coach. He was respected by his students and his players by encouraging and demanding their best effort. Dave was a caring and captivating person who could tell the best stories and jokes. Dave had a love and interest for all sports. He enjoyed playing golf with friends and riding motorcycle in his free time. He would look forward to the daily phone call he would have with his brother, Duane. Dave was very close to his three daughters and embraced his grandchildren with more love than you can imagine. Dave greatly enjoyed traveling and working for Windstar Lines. He was excited to learn about the groups he would be driving and their destinations. It was with great ease that Dave met new people. His personality was so big and he captured the hearts of many. Dave will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. His daughters have expressed how truly proud he should feel about the name he made for himself and his legacy. Living family members include his daughters: Jessica (Dave), Maria (Darrell), and Christina (Gabe); 6 grandchildren: Isabella, Lyla, Sienna, Judah, Lily and Lux. His 2 brothers: Duane (Susan) Sturm, Dale Sturm; one sister-in-law, Wanda Sobotka; his Aunt Cora Lou (Bill) King. 6 nieces: Kim, Melissa, Mariah, Meghan, Madison, McKenzie. 5 nephews: Rob, Brian, Kyle, Keaton, Quentin; two faithful canine companions: Jackson and Laya. Dave was preceded in death by his grandchild, Tristan, his parents and one brother, Dennis. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dave Sturm Memorial Fund, Box 219, Greene, IA 50636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, Iowa, 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Angela “Angie” Grube
January 04, 2013 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane, in Charles City on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m. with Father Carl Ries officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation will be held at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City on Friday, Jan. 4, from 4-6 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 4 p.m. and Scripture Service at 5:30 p.m. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Angela Grube Memorial Fund. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA. 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com. Maxine R. Walk
January 04, 2013 A funeral service for Maxine will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 308 Fourth Ave., Grafton with the Rev. Solveig A. H. Zamzow officiating. Burial will follow in the Grafton Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Sunday. Maxine Rose (Schultz) Walk, daughter of John and Rosie Schultz was born on a farm in Barton Township on March 27, 1927. The family moved when she was six to a farm two and a half miles west of Grafton. She attended country school and graduated from Grafton High School. Maxine furthered her education receiving her degree at Hamilton Business College and worked in Mason City for the North Iowa Hardware Association. On June 5, 1949, she married Rueben Walk. They lived in Grafton, where they raised their three children. Later, Maxine worked as a secretary at the Grafton School and as a bookkeeper for Grafton Plumbing and Electric. She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed collecting dolls and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her husband, Rueben Walk of Grafton; children, Cathy (Denny) Severson of Eagan, Minnesota, Curt Walk (Leanne Christeson) of Clear Lake and Craig (Joanne) Walk of St. Ansgar; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Sheahan of Sheffield and Bonnie (Wally) Brunsvold of Chatfield, Minnesota and one sister-in-law, Thelma Walk of Eagan, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Clyde Schultz; six brothers-in-law, Ray, Orlie, LaVern and Ernie Walk, Sidney Homes, and Jack Sheahan and four sisters-in-law, Marcella, Helen and Phyllis Walk and Irene Homes. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Grace Elaine Thiemann January 04, 2013
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday Jan. 5, at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. Reverend Donna Buckman will be officiating. Interment will be at the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme. A visitation will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme from 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 4, visitation will continue on one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Those wishing to express their sympathies in memorials may direct them to the family at Box 224 Belmond, IA 50421. Grace Elaine Finch was born March 27, 1924, in Plymouth, to Frank Hyde and Enid (Davis) Hyde. Grace attended school in Mason City. In 1943, Grace married Cecil Blank this union was blessed with three children Dianne, Linda and Kenneth. In 1969, Grace married Paul Thiemann at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ. Grace and her husband Paul farmed for many years, where Grace was an integral partner in the farming operations assisting with the raising of the livestock and caring for the farmstead. Grace was a lifelong homemaker, devoted wife, and loving mother and grandmother. Grace made marvelous baked goods for her family and friends. She made unique cakes which were homemade for family celebrations or her delicious baked treats for whoever was to stop by for a snack and for a cup of coffee. Grace’s creative side will be remembered during the holidays including her irreplaceable Christmas ornaments given as presents each year, made with her loving hands. Her life and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege of knowing Grace during her life journey. Her caring heart was filled with the warmth of her family. Grace had that special connection with each family member. She enjoyed being at family functions and spending precious time with her wonderful grandchildren and great- grand-children. Those left to cherish Grace’s life and memories are her children; Dianne (Doug) McCabe of Garner; Linda (Shirley) Brown of Garner; Ken (Jan) Blank of Klemme; grandchildren Chris (Jayme) Brown; Jarred (Cecillia) Brown; Hope (David) Wheatcraft; Kris (Allen) Enabit; Stacey (Chris) Haviland; Holly (Jamin) Anderson; great-grandchildren Katrina, Cody, Shawna, Brandon, Gabriel, Alana, Alex, Autumn, Abby, Aimee, Lucas, Laney, Gabby. Along with numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Grace is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Dale Hyde and Blanchard Finch; Husbands Cecil Blank and Paul Thiemann. Andrews Funeral Homes, Klemme, Iowa, 641-587-2510.
Ray F. Earhart
January 04, 2013 Ray was born on March 21, 1928, in Adeza, Iowa. His parents were Frank and Ethel Mae (Cloake) Earhart. He attended Lohrville schools and was a stellar athlete in baseball, football and basketball. His love of sports continued throughout his life, as he was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed nothing more than cheering on his children and grandchildren at their athletic events. Ray graduated high school in 1945 and enlisted in the Navy. He served his country during World War II. In 1946, he united in marriage to Mable (Amy) Geisinger. Ray and Mable were accomplished bowlers and avid horse racing fans. They moved to Altoona in 1993 following Ray’s retirement from United Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. as an insurance adjuster. Upon moving to Altoona, they became members of the Altoona United Methodist Church where they were faithful attendees. Ray’s faith and family were very important to him and he was an inspiration and model for many. Left to honor Ray’s memory are his loving wife of 66 years, Mable (Amy) Earhart; his son, Mitchell Ray Earhart of Altoona; daughter Kristi Mae (Eldon) Dorsey of Wiota, and Tami Lynn (Chuck) Bredlow of Altoona. Survivors also include his grandchildren: Mindi Dorsey Gardner (Corey) of Johnston, Brett Dorsey (Steph) of Adair, Clayton Earhart of Altoona, Amanda Dorsey Graham (Ryan) of Atlantic, Clinton (Angie Mayes) Earhart of Altoona, Katie Bredlow of Altoona, and Courtney Bredlow of Altoona. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren: Dylan Earhart, Chloe and Joselyn Gardner, Sophie and Blaize Dorsey, and Aubrey and Astelle Graham. Ray will also be missed by numerous family and relatives. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Ivan; two sisters: Gladys Kelly and Genevieve Ealy; and his step mother Elsie Earhart. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Altoona United Methodist Church. Family will be present from 9 to 11 a.m. to greet family and friends with memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. Luncheon will follow at the church with inurnment and military honors at the Altoona Cemetery at 1 p.m. Beulah L. Esk
January 04, 2013 Funeral sevices will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 5, at the Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond. Pastor Troy Pflibsen will officiate. Burial will take place in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery. Visitation for Beulah L. Esk will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.
Robert E. DeBolt
January 04, 2013 Memorial services for Robert will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at the First Congregational Church, with Dr. Forrest Cornelius officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. Robert Elsworth DeBolt was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Macedonia, the son of Lester and Matilda (Kruse) DeBolt. He attended school in Henderson. On Sept. 10, 1945, he married Marjorie DeVore at Corning. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Sargent Bay during all the major battles in the Pacific. Robert returned to Corning and began farming, moving to Floyd County where he farmed for 50 years. He was a good father and grandfather, he loved being with his family. His hobby was fishing, he was at his best on trout streams in Eastern Iowa. Bob was a member of the First Congregational Church, Elks, the VFW, and Floyd County Historical Society and past member of Ducks Unlimited. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie; three daughters, Karen (Andre) Moutenot of Cranbury, New Jersey, Patricia (Richard) O’Banion of Nora Springs and Marilyn (Gary) Wilcke of Ames; five grandchildren, Nicole (Ben) Girardet, Amy Moutenot, Beth (Christopher) Neipert, Nathan (Meredith) Wilcke and Ben O’Banion; and six great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert G. DeBolt; parents; three sisters, Vera Viner, Viola McVay and Vivian Hicks; and seven brothers, Roy, Marion, Lester, Earl, Merle, Dale and Herb. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church, 502 North Jackson St., Charles City, IA 50616. 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. Jean Schramm
January 04, 2013 Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake with Interim Pastor Kirk Wilkie officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Inurnment will be held at a later time at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to Jean Schramm memorial fund. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193. colonialchpaels.com. Joann P. Heiden Lentz January 04, 2013
Memorial services for Joann Heiden Lentz will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Burial will take place in the Fairview cemetery in Dows. Friends may greet the family at the First Lutheran Church in Dows from 2 p.m. until service time on Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows. Joann Phyllis Heiden Lentz was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Vernon Township, Dows. Her parents were Irvin Heiden Sr. and Hazel Welzein Heiden. She was baptized at the Vernon Lutheran Church, Dows. Joann was the oldest of six children. She was followed by Ronald, Donald, Charles, Irvin Jr. and Karen. After high school, Joann worked as a nurse’s aide at both Clarion and Iowa Falls hospitals. Joann was united in marriage to Charles (Chuck) Lentz on Jan. 5, 1964. The family then made the move to Missoula, Montana where Joann worked as a nurse’s aide for 24 years. After retirement, Joann moved back to Dows and worked part-time at the Dows Care Center until it closed. In her free time, Joann loved bird watching, reading, knitting and crocheting. The Farmer’s Almanac was a definite favorite. As a child, Joann even played the piano. Joann also loved nature and being in it. Driving was a favorite past-time because she could just “pick up and go.” Joann is survived by her son William (Bill) Heiden, of Dows; Brothers Donald (Shirley) of Blaine, Minnesota, Charles (Renatte) of Pelgram, Missouri, Irvin (Connie), of Arizona, and sister, Karen (Larry) of Dows. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and their children. Joann is predecded in death by her husband Charles; parents, Irvin and Hazel Heiden of Dows; her daughter Veda Heiden of Dows, and her brother Ronald (Martha), of Amery, Wis. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, 515-852-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com. Harriet B. Petcoff
January 04, 2013 Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Elk Creek Cemetery, Kensett. Memorials may be directed to World Hunger or Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Harriet was born April 11, 1920, at the rural home of her parents, Albert and Ella (Ellingson) Brunsvold. She grew up there and enjoyed living on the farm. Harriet was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism in the Lutheran faith at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett. She graduated from Kensett High School in 1937 and later Hamilton School of Commerce. She went to work at the Rath Packing Company in Waterloo and returned to Mason City where she worked for International Harvester until it closed. On June 24, 1956, Harriet married Steve Petcoff in a garden wedding at the home of her parents in Manly. They built a new home and lived there until Steve passed away suddenly in 1980. She then moved to an apartment. Harriet was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was involved in church circle and other church activities. Harriet is survived by several nieces and nephews. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Steve; sisters, LylaMentink and Alice Holstad. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Laurel Jean Greimann January 04, 2013
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bradford. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service at the church. Laurel Jean Greimann was born Sept. 1, 1945, in Hampton, a daughter of Clarence and Evelyn (Willms) Murra. She grew up in Bradford and then later years Alexander where she attended and graduated from CAL High School. Laurel was united in marriage to Ronald Dean Greimann on Sept. 7, 1963, at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. To this union they were blessed with three children, Dawn, Todd and Holly. Over the years the family moved to Hampton, Alexander, Bradford and Chapin before residing in Sheffield. Lori was a devoted mother in spending her years raising her three children and being a homemaker. In later years after her kids were grown she was employed as a secretary at a local retail carpet store and as a cook and baker at the Sheffield Inn. Lori loved her grandchildren and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life — reading, knitting, baking, playing cards, bowling, camping, decorating for the holidays and watching her grandchildren’s sporting events. She was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield and enjoyed the fellowship and service with the quilting group. She will be greatly missed by her daughter: Dawn Greimann, Sheffield; son: Todd (Barb) Greimann, Thornton; daughter: Holly (Randy) Coffee, Chapin; grandchildren: Brooke Emhoff, Tyler and Jordan Greimann and Brandon Emhoff; sister: Connie (Steve) Chambers; mother: Evelyn Murra; in-laws: Betty (Byron) Heginger, Floyd (Arliss) Greimann, Doris Greimann, Margaret Greimann; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Clarence Murra and husband Ron Greimann. www.retzfh.com. Frances E. Iverson
January 04, 2013 Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Fred Thoni and Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday. Burial will take place at Otis Grove Cemetery in rural Dows. You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Jalmer Solyst
January 04, 2013 Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Paul A. Christ
January 04, 2013 Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lakota. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lakota with Rev. Dr. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Bancroft, 515-885-2521, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Paul C. Rottink
January 04, 2013 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with Pastor Tamara Entin officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the Church. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Allison is in charge of arrangements. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Posted on 4 January 2013 Roger Stanley Gulick
January 05, 2013 Arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Martin “Marty” F. Lerach
January 05, 2013 A funeral service for Marty will be held 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will following in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Shelly “Shell” Lair-Langenbau
January 05, 2013 A memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at Epiphany Parish at Holy Family Church, 714 N. Adams with the Rev. Neil Monternach and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling concelebrant. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with a Scriptural wake service beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Shelly “Shell” Lair-Langenbau Memorial Fund in care of her two daughters. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Russell Piehl
January 05, 2013 Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services will also be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Denver, Iowa, with Pastor Larry Feldt officiating. Visitation will be held at noon at the church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Denver, Iowa. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Kenneth Elmer Muyskens
January 05, 2013 KANAWHA — Kenneth Elmer Muyskens, 79, formerly of Kanawha, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral services for Kenneth Muyskens will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church, 129 E. Third St., in Kanawha with Pastor Steve Schulzofficiating. Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City at 4 p.m. on Monday. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., in Kanawha and continue one hour prior to services at the church in Kanawha on Monday. There will also be a brief visitation and prayer service on Monday, Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. at First Reformed Church in Orange City. Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com. Rolland D. “Rollie” Baxter,
January 05, 2013 A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Lone Rock, with the Rev. David Bergquist officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and will continue on Monday one hour prior to the service at the church. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Frederick Schachterle
January 05, 2013 Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at the Washington Reformed Church in rural Ackley with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. Martha Johnson
January 05, 2013 Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E.Main St. in Lake Mills. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. Beulah L. Esk
January 05, 2013 Funeral sevices for Beulah L. Esk will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond. Pastor Troy Pflibsen will officiate. Burial will take place in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery. Visitation for Beulah L. Esk was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church today. Beulah Lenora, the daughter of Hilko and Amanda Mients Barkema was born March 5, 1919, near Belmond. She was one of seven children. Her mother died during childbirth when Beulah was 13 years old. That left Beulah and and her sister Grace to help her father raise the other five children, the youngest being four years old. Beulah was educated in the Meservey Consolidated School and other rural schools. Beulah was united in marriage to Alfred Esk in the Immanuel Reformed Church parsonage in Klemme, Iowa, on December 21, 1938. They started farming at Belmond and later moved to Lake Mills, Iowa. Beulah worked at the Cummins/Fleetgaurd Company for 26 and a half years. She loved her flowers and loved fishing and working outdoors. Alfred and Beulah were blessed with four daughters, Elaine, Alberta, Bernice and Evalene. Alfred passed away in January of 1976. She moved back to her hometown Belmond in 1989. Beulah is survived by her daughters, Elaine Dotson and husband, George of Sweetwater, Tennessee, Alberta Boham and husband, John of Omaha, Nebraska, Bernice Butler and husband, Daryl of Albia, , Evalene Martin and husband, Chris of Waverly, nine grandchildren, Lisa (Chris) Union, Cheryl (Jessie) Skudler, Beth (Tim) Stenzel, Tim (Brenda) Butler, Jeffrey (Jody) Butler, Amanda (Michael) Thomas, Michael (Pamela) Butler, Rhiannon (Robert) Barrentine, Brittney Martin, eleven great- grandchildren, Melinda, Daniel, Hunter, Troy, Zachery, Carly, Maxwell, Quintin, Brody, Blair, Taylor, a sister, Evelyn DeGroote and husband, Harlan, a brother, Dale Barkema and wife, Arlene, two sisters-in-law, Pearl Barkema, Viola Barkema and numerous other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Orval andBud (Junior), and two sisters, Grace Esk and Leola Trowbridge. Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Donald “Don” Merry
January 05, 2013 Memorial services for Don Merry will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. 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
Susanna (Sue) Marie Kolbet
January 05, 2013
Per Sue’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Jan. 5, at the LDS Church in West Valley City, Utah. A memorial service will also be held in her hometown of Alta Vista, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Sue was born Sept. 25, 1956, in New Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Donna (Rex) Kolbet. She graduated from New Hampton High School in 1974. Sue spent her life as a registered nurse and was working on her master’s degree at the time of her death. Sue is survived by her mother, Donna Kolbet of Osage; one brother, Alan Kolbet of Alta Vista; and four sisters, Janet Hennigar of Dumont; Wanda (Dean) Folkers of Alta Vista; Sheila (Doug) Moritz of Osage; and Carmela (Loren) Slick of Alta Vista. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Keith (Jessica) Hennigar, Derek Hedrick, Andy and Mark Folkers, Amanda and Michael Moritz, Steven, Sean, and Shain Slick, and Samantha (Tommy) Pittman. She is also survived by four great nieces and a great nephew. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Kolbet, and both sets of grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family. Posted on 5 January 2013 by Marie Thompson
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Manly
OSAGE — Nellie Frances Meineke found
her way to heaven on December 30, 2012,
surrounded by family at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa Hospice unit.
BELMOND — Robert “Bobby Earl” Woolery,
60, of Belmond, Iowa, died Thursday,
December 27, 2012, at his home.
NORTHWOOD — Agnes Mildred Gordon, 86,
Northwood, died on Saturday, December
29, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in
Albert Lea, Minnesota. 
Mason City
MASON
CITY — Mark L. Ubben, 49, died on
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at his home in
Mason City. 
BOONE
— William H. Wagaman, 80, of Boone,
formerly of Mason City and Rockwell,
passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at
the Iowa River Hospice Home in
Marshalltown. 
Northwood
OSAGE
— Carl W. “Jim” Voight, 87, of Osage
died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at the Faith
Home in Osage following a 12-year battle
with cancer. 
MASON
CITY — Darrell V. Nielsen, 81, of Mason
City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013,
at Hospice of North Iowa. 
GREENE
— Funeral services for David L. Sturm,
65, of Greene, will be 10 a.m.,
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the North
Butler High School Gymnasium with the
Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating.
Grafton
— Maxine R. Walk, 85, of Grafton died
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at the Manly
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
KLEMME
— Grace Elaine Thiemann, 88, died
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at the
Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
CHARLES
CITY — Robert E. DeBolt, 87, of 1001A
Court St., Charles City, passed away on
Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at the Floyd
County Medical Center in Charles City.
He had been a resident at Cedar Health
Care Center for the past year.
DOWS
— Joann P. Heiden Lentz, age 78, of
Belmond and Dows, passed away Thursday
Dec. 27, 2012, at the Rehabilitation
Center of Belmond. 
MASON
CITY — Harriet B. Petcoff, 92, of Mason
City, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at
Good Shepherd Health Center. 
SHEFFIELD
— Lori Greimann, 67, of Sheffield,
passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City. 
BELMOND
— Beulah L. Esk, age 93, of Belmond,
passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at
the Kanawha Community Home. 
West
Valley City, Utah — Susanna (Sue) Marie
Kolbet, 56, of West Valley City, Utah,
died Jan. 2, 2013, at the Salt Lake
Regional Hospital in Utah.
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