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Doris “Dort” Sandell
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Pastor Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Memorials may be directed to the Doris “Dort” Sandell Memorial Fund. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements; 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Ruth Ann Bockelman Leavens Hampton — Ruth Ann Bockelman Leavens, 80, of Hampton, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton. Funeral service will take place Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa. Pastor Steve Winsor will officiate. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232. Leslie Marvin Peterson Billings, Montana — Leslie Marvin Peterson, 83, of Billings, Mont., passed away January 11, 2013, in Platteville, Colorado. He was born January 30, 1929, in Jewell, Iowa, to Russell and Beatrice (Olson) Peterson. Leslie grew up in Iowa and graduated from Jewell, High School. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He owned Mile High Statuary and worked for a taxidermist in Billings producing molds they used. He enjoyed the Denver Broncos. He is survived by sisters, Marilyn Jean Johnson of Longmont, Colorado, LaVon Carolyn (Garry) Jessen of Macomb, Illinois; and nieces, Vicky Hatcher of Platteville, and Lisa Jessen of Macomb. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Todd Jessen. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 30, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Memorial Contributions may be made to “Weld County Honor Flight” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family and his life story read at www.adamsonchapels. com. Mary E. McCourt Mason City — Mary E. McCourt, 87, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2013) at the Manly nursing and Rehab Center in Manly. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Herman Gerberding Charles City — Herman Gerberding, 90, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services for Herman Gerberding will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the Hauser Funeral Home, and an hour prior to the service 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. Gloria Fay (Dreier) McNulty Portland, OreGON - Gloria Fay (Dreier) McNulty passed away suddenly at St. Anthony’s Village in Portland, Oregon, on Jan. 11, 2013. She was born Oct. 29, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and spent her youth in the Manly, Iowa, area. She leaves to mourn her death, special friends Faye Webb Gregg and Myrna Marken Duray, her children Steven and Kim Vanoudenhaegen and their families in the Portland area as well as a sister, Marge Walk of Manly, and two brothers, Fred and Gerald, in Minneapolis. James B. Day CLARION — James B. Day, 74, of Clarion, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion. Funeral services for James Day will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at The Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene, 1010 Second St. S.W., in Clarion, with Pastor Dana Wendel officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com. Lorin Harold Klemesrud Osage — Lorin Harold Klemesrud, 104, of Osage, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Donald “Don” Fred Tice
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18, at Zion Lutheran Church, 114 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. preceding the service at the church. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Donald F. Tice Memorial Fund. Don was born November 3, 1921, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Charles and Mollie (Schwartz) Tice. He grew up in the Clear Lake and Ventura area, graduating from Ventura High School in 1939. He worked at a bomber plant in Omaha during World War II where he met his wife. He married Ruth Heppler January 1, 1945, at Omaha, Neb. He also drove a taxi in Omaha. They moved back to Clear Lake in late 1947 where he worked for the Clear Lake Bakery in pastries and later as their mechanic for many years. He then went to work for Jim Hanson Ford as a mechanic. He taught his family good strong work ethics and family values. He never learned the word “no.” Don loved woodworking, making things for the family. He was always there to help with family projects. He was a jack-of- all-trades. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Don is survived by his wife Ruth Tice, Charles City, Iowa; four children Lee (Judy) Tice, Bartlett, Illinois, Dave (Nadine) Tice, Charles City, Linda (Jerry) Umbaugh, Queen Creek, Arizona, and Sally (Roger) Hoy, Pine City, Minnesota, seventeen grandchildren, twenty nine great grandchildren, six great-great- grandchildren, son-in-law Paul Hernes, Russellville, Arkansas, and brother Harvey Tice, Birmingham, Alabama. Don was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and sisters and daughter Kathryn Hernes. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Annabelle A. Knutsen
Annabelle A. Knutsen was born March 19, 1918, at Clinton Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harvey and Ingeborg Christenson Anderson. She attended the Steele County, Minnesota, District No. 8 Rural School for five years, the Louis Agassiz Grade School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for one year, and Bryant Junior High School in Minneapolis, for one year. When the family moved to Scarville, Iowa, in 1929, she attended and graduated from Scarville High School in 1935. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and taught in the elementary grades in Hanlontown, Iowa, until 1943. She subsequently was employed at the Soo Line Railroad offices in Minneapolis until retirement in 1974. On June 19, 1943, she married Harold E. Knutsen. Harold was the father of a 5-year old son, Gary W. Knutsen. Gary, of Minneapolis, married Jeanette (Jan) Weber Knutsen Doty. Annie is survived by her daughter-in-law Jan, two granddaughters, Deborah Knutsen of Wisconsin, Karen Williams of Lakeville, Minnesota, a grandson, Michael Knutsen of Lakeville, two great granddaughters Casey Williams and Ellie Knutsen and two great grandsons, Ryan and Will Knutsen all of Lakeville. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold, parents, stepson Gary, her brothers Lester and Kermit, stepmother Alpha Peterson Grunhovd Anderson, her stepbrothers, Adolph and Harold Grunhovd and many relatives and friends. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date in Lake Mills. Shelley B. Knutson Ventura — Shelley B. Knutson, Ventura 58, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Gladys Ruth (Olson) Groe Lake Mills — Gladys Ruth (Olson) Groe 84, of Lake Mills, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa. 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; 641-592-0221. Dorothy R. (Modrzejewski) Ahearn Winona, Minnesota — Dorothy R. (Modrzejewski) Ahearn, age 100, of Winona, Minn., died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. She is survived by her family in Mason City: daughter, Joan (Robert) Miller; grandchildren: Mike (Lisa Bratrud) Miller; Mark (Holly Brodersen) Miller; and Katie (Jay) Miller-Eide; and great-grandchildren: Austin, Dylan, Brayden, Ean and Bennett Miller; and Logan and Kayla Eide. The full obituary and online condolences are available at www.watkowski-mulyck.com. Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home of Winona, Minn., is assisting the family with arrangements. Theodore Alvin Conaway
Funeral services for Ted Conaway will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Avenue N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church. Ted, son of Charles and Dorothy (Pellum) Conaway, was born on February 22, 1942, in Britt. He was baptized and confirmed in Britt and moved to Illinois and returned to Britt as a young child with his brothers, Art and Chuck. They lived with Harry Nielson and learned how to farm. Ted attended Britt Community Schools where he participated in baseball, football, wrestling, and FFA and graduated in 1960. His love of wrestling began here where he was lucky enough to place fourth in the state tournament his senior year. On August 25, 1960, Ted entered the United States Army. After basic training, he returned home and continued farming with Harry, Art, and Chuck. Ted also worked at the Corwith Community Co-op for a short time, but came back to farming full time and continued to farm and combined this past fall, which he loved to do. When Art and Chuck decided to get out of farming, Ted continued, and his son, Mark, joined him later on. On May 23, 1964, Ted married the love of his life, Mary Ann Asheim, of Forest City, Iowa. They were blessed with two children, Mark Alan and Christine Ann. Through the years, Mary helped Ted farm, and they traveled to many places: Minnesota fishing, Las Vegas, Florida, Hawaii for their 25th anniversary, and many other places. Mary was taken from him way too soon in September 1995. Ted’s other love was fishing. This would take him on many trips including the annual fishing trip to Canada with his buddies of the fishing crew, which he has been doing since 1963. He also enjoyed his three trips to Alaska. The fishing and scenery were like no other. Ted loved wrestling and attending many national wrestling tournaments all over the country with his buddies of the wrestling crew. After Mary’s passing, Ted found a very special relationship with Mary Zeigler. They found many years of happiness together traveling and spending time together. Although a man of few words, if you knew anything about farming, wrestling, or fishing, Ted would visit with you for hours. Survivors include son, Mark Conaway, Britt, Iowa; daughter and favorite son-in-law, Christie (Matt) Hobscheidt, Corwith, Iowa; friend, Mary Zeigler, Kanawha, Iowa; brothers, Art (Marion) Conaway, Park Rapids, Minnesota; Chuck (Lois) Conaway, Britt; sisters, Pat (Dan) Eddy, Maryville, Ill.; Ginnie (Smitty) Smith, Danvers, Ill.; Shirley Graham, Bloomington, Ill.; sister and brother-in- law, Irene (Darrell) Lande of Rochester, Minnesota, many nieces and nephews and many great friends. Proceeding Ted in death are his parents, Charles and Dorothy Conaway; in laws, Thor and Evelyn Asheim; wife, Mary Ann Conaway; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Jim Williams; nephew, Rodney Conaway; and niece, Colleen Conaway. Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Janet Marie Luppen
Funeral services for Janet Luppen will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 885 Maben Avenue, Garner, Iowa, with the Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held at the United Methodist Church in Garner from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 16, and continue one hour prior to services at the church. Janet was born on April 19, 1937, at home in Humboldt County near Hardy, Iowa, to Harrold and Irma Smith. She grew up on the farm and met the love of her life on a blind date. Janet and Bill were married on November 7, 1954. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. She was self-taught in herbal medicine and owner of the Well Haus. She was very active in the Methodist Church. Janet is survived by her husband Bill; son Kevin (Janice) and their children Gregory and Sadie of Wasilla, Alaska; son Milo (Kim) and his sons Jordan, Riley, and Jake of White Bear Lake, Minesota.; daughter Bambi (Jeff) Urich and her sons Tyler, Trevor, and Tanner of Garner, Iowa; daughter Misty (Tony) Bartleson and their daughters Chelsea, Natessa, Miranda of Forest City, Iowa; daughter Kelli (Doug) Krutsinger and their children Ian and Emma of Marengo, Iowa; great-grandchildren Braylon Urich and baby girl Frederick; brother: Norman (Lucille) Smith, Iowa City; sisters: Elaine (Dennis) McCurry, Renwick, Iowa; Glenda (Mike) Pasley, Melbourne, Florida; Arlyss Nelson, Melbourne, Florida. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Harrold and Irma Smith and son-in-law Bernie Urich. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Bernie Urich Memorial Music Scholarship and/or Hospice of North Iowa. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Linda L. Lindloff Mason City — Linda L. Lindloff, 64, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral service for Linda will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. NW, Mason City. Burial will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Friday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Linda’s name to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Johanna Von der Linde WATERTOWN, Wisconsin — Johanna Von der Linde, 88, of Watertown, Wis., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at the Highland House in Watertown. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts of the First United Methodist Church officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the National Parkinson Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018, or online at www.parkinson.org. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Dorothy Staudt Marble Rock — Dorothy Staudt, 100, of Marble Rock, died Jan. 13, 2013, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Roseville, Iowa. Officiating will be Monsignor Walter Brunkan. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Roseville. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m., Thursday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, Charles City and again at the Roseville school one hour prior to Friday’s service. A Rosary will be at 4 p.m. and Scripture Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Dorothy was born on July 23, 1912, in rural Marble Rock, Iowa, one of seven children of John and Anna (Merfeld) Schmitt. Growing up in rural Marble Rock, she attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Roseville and graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1929. On January 31, 1934, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Roseville, she married Earl Nicholas Staudt. They farmed and raised their family in rural Marble Rock. Dorothy embraced rural life, having an active role in many aspects of the family farm, as well as meticulously keeping a home, yard and garden for her family. Dorothy enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, word games, playing cards, gardening, sewing, needlework, and crafts. She crocheted afghans for all 18 of her grandchildren, just an example of the numerous handmade items she crafted. Her grandchildren will remember overnight stays on the farm, and numerous games of rummy with their grandmother. Dorothy’s homemaking career extended from helping to make meals for threshers to later years when she made holiday meals for her children and their families. She kept family as her first priority, encouraging and delighting in family celebrations and gatherings. Dorothy was a life long member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Roseville. She had been a member of the Jolly Seniors at Marble Rock and was also a 4-H leader. After her husband’s passing in 1993, Dorothy continued to live independently on the farmstead and the home she was so proud of until she became a resident of 9th Street Chautauqua in the summer of 2004. Dorothy will be remembered for her subtle sense of humor, her deep faith, love of family, and her perseverance and graceful acceptance of life’s later years. Dorothy is survived by a son, Roger (Bonita) Staudt of Marble Rock; daughters Catherine (John) Rossi of West Des Moines, Marlys Staudt of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Karen Trettin of Charles City; a daughter-in-law Mona (Ronald) Staudt of Charles City, 18 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, her son Ronald, infant son Kenneth; son-in-law Michael Trettin; two sisters and four brothers. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com. Posted on 16 January 2013
Lorin Harold Klemesrud
A celebration of earthly life services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Rev. John Gannett and Rev. Joel Dahlen will officiate. Burial will be at Rock Creek Cemetery, rural Osage. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Lorin was born to Harald and Ingeborg (Maakestad) Klemesrud on Feb. 25, 1908. Lorin was baptized March 3, 1908, by The Rev. J. A. Urness and he was confirmed May 28, 1922, by The Rev. O. C. Myhre at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. He was a good and faithful servant of the Lord all of his life. He attended Cedar No. 3 Grade School, which was located approximately 1 mile north of the present Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery. In 1927, he graduated from Osage Community High School. Lorin ran the local Texaco station on East Main Street in Osage (previously the Gingham Inn, which has since been demolished and is now a parking lot). Lorin always liked to quote the Texaco jingle, “You can trust your car to the man with the star.” He also worked several years at the local Ford dealership, performing various tasks. For a good many years he was employed by Hugh Nichol, a local contractor, doing construction, bookkeeping, time keeping, etc. In 1941, he enlisted with the U.S. Army. He worked with the medical detachment division and wrote case history records for his division. After being discharged from the Army, he was employed by the Internal Revenue Service in Waterloo, Iowa, as a deputy tax collector. For a short time he took up residency in Minneapolis, Minnesota, working for an aircrafting company where he assembled twin 138 MM anti-aircraft naval guns, which were placed on huge war ships. From 1951 until his retirement in 1975, his long days were spent in the sunshine and rain working for a local farmer, John Field. Approximately 10 of his early retirement years were spent with Olaf Staff constructing “Ole’s Cabin,” which was a landmark that stood for years on the east end of Osage until being purchased by approximately 140 different denominational churches. It was then dismantled and reconstructed in Spring Valley, Minnesota. The huge thick wooden shake shingles were stamped out by foot, by Lorin, from old telephone poles. His hobbies included traveling, fishing, bicycling, photography and flying. He owned his own T-craft airplane in the early 40s and logged more than 25,000 miles on it after installing a speedometer. His most eventful flying episode was between Independence and Davenport one dark night when the air battery died. He did not have any instrument panel or exterior lights available. The only way to view the instrument panel was to intermittently light book matches as he flew. He became disoriented and didn’t know where he was until lights from the farmyards below became visible and he located a main highway by the car lights, which he followed to his destination. Numerous young people of the community have benefited from Lorin’s deep generosity. For many years he has provided scholarships to high school graduates, which helped them with their initial college expenses. Lorin was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Omar; four sisters: Cora, Eleanor, Lillie and Ruth; and four brothers: Herbert, Clarence, Olaf and Theodore. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Lorin truly enjoyed everything life offered. Being 104, he was one of Mitchell County’s longest living residents, and also one of Iowa’s longest living veterans. You might refer to him as a living, walking and talking history book with a plethora of knowledge beyond belief. He claimed he was old as the hills, but only half as dusty. Lorin was privileged to have lived such a long earthly life, but God’s retirement plan for him is beyond what we can imagine or dream of. It was Lorin’s destiny to go home and see God face to face. Positive thinking was one of Lorin’s lifelong virtues. He always said, “He needed to know where he was, where he had been and where he was going,” and he did. Lorin had a close relationship with his Lord and Savior. He is now in his presence and we ask you pray for his soul. He will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved him. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706. Arthur “Art” Brammer HAMPTON — Arthur “Art” Brammer, 89, of Hampton, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 10:30 a.m., at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, Iowa. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson will be officiating. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Peggy Lucille Lemmon Northwood —Peggy Lucille Lemmon, 66, Northwood, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Northwood. A visitation for Peggy will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Following the visitation, cremation will take place and a celebration of her life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the First Christian Church in Carmen, Oklahoma, with the Rev. Dorrance Manning officiating, assisted by the Rev. Darryl Manning and the Rev. Kirk Board. Peggy Lucille Lemmon was born on Oct. 25, 1946, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, the daughter of Hugh “Red” and Rosa Lee (Palmer) Moses. She attended school in Loma Linda, California, and also graduated from a beauty college in Enid, Oklahoma. She was united in marriage to Johnny Lemmon on July 21, 1979, at the First Baptist Church in Carmen, Oklahona. Peggy worked in several areas for 20 years at the Carmen Nursing Home in Carmen, Oklahoma. Peggy also worked as a cosmetologist at the Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, and also worked at Field Stone Cabinetry, and at the Beauty Nook in Northwood, retiring due to ill health. Peggy enjoyed playing video games, attending church at the Cross Roads Church in Albert Lea, Minn., and going out to eat with her family, but her greatest enjoyment was being with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Northwood Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Johnny Lemmon of Northwood; her children, Ricki (Keith) Knight of Perry, Oklahoma, Tim Perryman of Perry, Oklahoma, Tonya (Clif) Davis of Northwood, and Susan Lemmon of Northwood; her special extended family, Lonnie (Samantha) Davis of Northwood, and Christy Caveny of Dallas, Texas; her grandchildren, Kimberly Perryman, Mitchell (Tulsa) Penner, Linzey Perryman, Tim Davis and special friend Katherine Paggeot, Tyler Davis, Chandler Caveny, Mackenzie Davis, Aaron Davis and Madi Davis; her great-grandchildren, Brantley Penner and Harper Davis; her brother, Jimmy Moses and sister-in-law, Carleen Moses, both of California; sister-in-law, Audrey Rountree, brother-in-law, Dorrance Manning, sister-in-law, Laberta (Bob) Thomas, and a brother-in-law, David (Melva) Lemmon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and many other extended family members and friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Gladys and Mary; brother, Ralph; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Manning; and a brother-in-law, Reuben Rountree; and an infant son, Randy. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com. Brian J. Klapperich Stacyville — Brian J. Klapperich, 50, of Stacyville, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home. Funeral services will be on Friday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville. Visitation is schedule from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements. Brian was born on May 30, 1962, in Osage to Norbert and Mary Ann (Koenigs) Klapperich. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1980. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, sang with the 40 Milers Barbershop Chorus. He loved playing the guitar and drawing and painting. He worked at the Stacyville Nursing Home for 11 years. He loved to bowl and enjoyed playing softball and basketball. He followed the Saints, Hawks, Twins and Vikings. He had an infectious smile and was a friend to all. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann; brothers, Steve (Laura), Dennis (Monique) and Tim; sisters, Lori (John), Pam (Darren); and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Norbert. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com. Johanna Von der Linde WATERTOWN, wisconsin — Johanna Von der Linde, 88, of Watertown, Wisconsin, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at the Highland House in Watertown. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Sean McRoberts of the First United Methodist Church officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the National Parkinson Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741-5018, or online at www.parkinson.org. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Johanna was born Aug. 8, 1924, the daughter of Myron E. and Aletta B. (Anderson) Stephenson. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1942, and continued her education at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Over the years Johanna lived in Bloomington, Indiana, Anderson, Indiana, Troy, Ohio, Rome, New York, and Paris, Kentucky, before returning to Mason City in 1966. Johanna married Wallace Kirsch in 1946, and later married Harold E. Von der Linde on Nov. 27, 1966. Johanna enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed listening to music from the ’30s and ’40s, knitting, car races and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Women’s Club and Stephens College Alumni Group. Johanna is survived by three children: Richard Von der Linde and wife, Debbie, of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Michael Kirsch and wife, Chris, of Watertown, and William “Bill” Von der Linde and wife, RaeLynn, of Des Moines; six grandchildren: Heather Colwell, Brad Kirsch (wife Betsy), Rachel, Kyle, Kade and Kallie Von der Linde; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband in 1965 and her second husband in 2007. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Roger H. Boyken BRITT — Roger H. Boyken, 81, of Britt, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Titonka with Pastor Robert Wolfert officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Titonka with graveside military rites by the American Legion Post of Crystal Lake. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Alvin Ahrens THORNTON — Alvin Ahrens, 96, of Thornton, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Thornton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rhea Evanson presiding. Interment with veteran’s honors will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Retz Funeral Home in Thornton has been entrusted with the arrangements, www.retzfh.com.
Leo W. Hanson St. Ansgar — Leo W. Hanson, 92, of St. Ansgar, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services will on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. Leo was born July 19, 1920, in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Sefert and Cora (Sessions) Hanson. He was baptized in the Methodist Church of Alexandria. Later the family moved to the Glenwood, Minnesota, area, where Leo attended school. In 1939 Leo moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he was employed as a factory worker. On Nov. 6, 1943, Leo was drafted into the U.S. Army and took his basic training in California. Leo served in action in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands. On May 11, 1945, Staff Sergeant Hanson was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy at Mindanao in the Philippines. Leo was honorably discharged from the Army on Dec. 26, 1945, and began farming shortly thereafter in the Toeterville area. On July 20, 1947, Leo married Avis Langrock in the St. Peters Lutheran Church in Toeterville. They continued to farm for 30 years north of Toeterville. In 1976 they moved to their new home in St. Ansgar and at this time joined the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church. Leo worked for Acorn Park Farms for three years and the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center for five years until his retirement in 1985. Leo was active in church and community affairs. He served on the church council and was treasurer of the Building Fund of St. Peters Lutheran Church, Toeterville. Leo was past commander of Walter T. Eneberg Post 358 with the St. Ansgar American Legion. Leo had a special love for the great outdoors and spent many hours hunting, fishing and playing golf. Leo suffered a stroke in 1986 which left him partially paralyzed and affected his speech. Leo’s mind was unaffected by the stroke, but he became very concise with his spoken words. The words Leo would choose were always full of love, praise and kindness. Leo is survived by his wife, Avis; son, Dennis (Mary) Hanson and daughter, Lisa (Jeff) Hansen, all of St. Ansgar; granddaughter, Leslie (Dr. Dan) Gavrila, children Aidan and Owen of Wausau, Wisconsin; grandson, Clark (Nicole) Jorgensen, children Talynn and Jaeger of St. Ansgar; grandson, Nicholas ( Ashley) Hanson, children Connor, Mehki, Avah and Alannah of Draper, Utah; sister-in-laws, Shirley Hanson and Audrey Carroll: brother-in-law David (Linda) Langrock; and many nieces and nephews. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Sefert and Cora Hanson; sister and brothers, Vera, Cecil, Ted, Harold and Don; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Myrtella Langrock; and brothers-in-law, Don Carroll and Fred Langrock. The true joy of Leo’s life was family and the great-grandchildren held a special love. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com. Linda L. Lindloff Mason City — Linda L. Lindloff, 64, of Mason City died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service for Linda will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., Mason City. Burial will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Friday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Linda’s name to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa. Linda Lee Lindloff, daughter of Paul and Arlene (Peterson) Batton, was born Nov. 29, 1948, in Buffalo Center, Iowa. She lived in Thompson for a short while before moving to Klemme, then Marble Rock in 1959, where she attended grade school. At the age of 16, she met Ray Lindloff and was united in marriage on Jan. 28, 1966. To this union three children were born: Candy, David and Darla. Ray and Linda first lived in Marble Rock where she worked for Halls Foods before moving to Greene in December of 1968. She worked for A&W and Sonny’s Tap for more than nine years while attending NIACC and received her LPN license in 1978. Linda began her career as a nurse at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, working there for many years while continuing her education at NIACC, going for her RN license. Following the completion of her nursing education, the family moved to Mason City where she began working for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Her practice ended in 2012, providing care for patients at Mercy for more than 23½ years as a critical care nurse. Linda enjoyed being outdoors, especially camping and watching the birds and wildlife. She enjoyed reading, watching “NCIS,” “Bones” and “House,” needlework, and working on puzzle books such as cryptograms and Sudoku's. Her passion in life was caring for people and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Mason City and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She will be missed by her husband of 47 years, Ray Lindloff, Mason City; children, Candy (Martin Benson) McCaslin, The Colony, Texas, David Lindloff, Mason City and Darla (Scott) Spratt, Greene; grandchildren, Chris (Niki Orozco) McCaslin, Mason City, Brianna (Jordan Strottman) McCaslin, Waterloo, Logan (Kailey Williamson) McCaslin, Mason City, Rabekah Buland, The Colony, Texas, Brent Gerleman, Rowan, Tyler Gerleman, Wheatherby, Mo., Parker Lindloff, Mason City, Jennifer (Josh) Wordes, Greene and Jacob (Cassy) Spratt, Greene; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Leslie (Tomas Navaro) Batton, Mexico, Loren Batton, Evansdale, and Lance (Patty) Batton, Clear Lake; Lavina Peterson “Auntie,” Clear Lake; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and brother, Larry Batton. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Gladys Ruth (Olson) Groe LAKE MILLS — Gladys Ruth (Olson) Groe, 84, of Lake Mills, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice, Iowa, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, rural Joice. Visitation for Gladys will be on Friday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Shelley Beth Knutson VENTURA — Shelley Beth Knutson, 58, of Ventura, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit Mason City, Iowa. Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193. Ann L. Smidt BRITT — Ann L. Smidt, 66, of Britt, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. According to her wishes her body has been cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Cards of condolence may be sent to her family at 40827 30th Ave., Buffalo Center, Iowa 50424. Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is assisting the family with arrangements. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839. Marjorie Omvig KANAWHA — Marjorie Omvig, 88, of Kanawha, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services for Marge Omvig will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kanawha Lutheran Church, 125 West Fourth St., Kanawha, with Pastors Geoffrey and Char White officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha, and continue one hour prior to services at the church. Marjorie Louise Omvig, the daughter of Adolph and Ruth (Paskin) Carlson, was born on July 5, 1924, on a farm 1½ miles west of Kanawha. Marge attended all eight grades of country school at Rural School Amsterdam 4. She then transferred to Kanawha High School for two years before attending Britt High School and graduating on April 21, 1942. After graduation, Marge taught rural school for four years in Wright and Hancock counties. On Jan. 3, 1946, Marge was united in marriage to Arthur Melvin Omvig. This union was blessed with two daughters: Diane and Linda. Once her daughters had graduated from high school, Marge worked at the North Iowa Elevator for one year. Then she worked at Bill’s Shop for six months before working at the Norway Rural Telephone Co. for 22 years. Marge and Art lived on the farm for 40 years before they moved into Kanawha in 1987. Marge retired after working for a few more years and enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She was an active member of the Kanawha Lutheran Church. Marge is survived by her daughter Diane (Jerry) Ebersviller; son-in-law Robert Zeigler; grandchildren, Melanie (Terry) Lottie, Joel (Sarah) Zeigler, Pam Holden, Becky (Tim) Luskey and Lori (Clint) Hatlestad; 10 great-grandchildren: Joshua, Suzie, Shelby, Sydney, Emma, Zachary, Taylor, Cole, Luke and Courtney; brother Carroll Carlson; sisters, Maxine Eliason, Jeanie Bonjour and Janice (Rex) Liekweg; sister-in-law Jeanne Carlson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Art, in 2004; daughter Linda in 2009; brothers, Leo and Harlan Carlson; and her sisters, Leona Abbas and Elaine Weiland. Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, IA 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com. Jim (James P.) Mitchell FOREST CITY — Jim (James P.) Mitchell, 93, of Forest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the James P. Mitchell Memorial Fund in care of his daughter, Mary Harms. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Eileen M. Colloton Mason City — Eileen M. Colloton, 96, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 17 January 2013 Harvey Ruffridge Northwood — Harvey Ruffridge, 96, Northwood, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com Joseph
Mostek MITCHELL — Joseph Mostek, age 90, of Mitchell, Iowa, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Joe was born Sept. 30, 1922, in Mitchell, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Anna (Krapa) Mostek. He lived in this area his entire life except for the time he spent serving in the U.S. Army during World War II in Saipan in the Mariana Islands. On May 15, 1948, he married Helen Lois Houghtaling. Joe did bridge construction, carpentry work, and operated a scrap yard. He also drove school bus for Osage Community Schools for 19 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, hunting, trapping, and making and collecting Indian arrowheads. Joe is survived by his wife, Lois Mostek of Mitchell; four daughters, Marcia (Ron) Crysler of Canton, Georgia, Maureen (Bernard) Havlovic of Lewis, Connie (Herbert) Chapman of Chicago, Illinois, Julieanne (Mark) Kuhl of Lake Bluff, Ill.; three sons, Joseph A. Mostek of Osage, James Mostek and Daniel Mostek, both of Mitchell; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Mindy Meyerhofer in 1997; five sisters and four brothers. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Dennis Neal Wilson Eldora — Dennis Neal Wilson, 66, died on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Eldora. Funeral services for Dennis Wilson will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Friends may call an hour prior to the service at the Hauser Funeral Home. 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. Thomas J. Kelly Nora Springs — Thomas J. Kelly, 83, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs., 641-749-2210. ColonialChapels.com Jim (James P.) Mitchell FOREST CITY — Jim (James P.) Mitchell left this world peacefully to meet the Lord and his loving wife, Hazel, in heaven, Jan. 16, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the James P. Mitchell Memorial Fund in care of his daughter, Mary Harms. Left to honor his memory are his family: Carolyn (Wayne) Konechne, Kim (Shane) Coats, Jordan, Tyler and Madison; Kari (Sean) Paulson, Jessica, Kristina and Emily; James (Cory) Mitchell, Todd (Sara) Mitchell and Lauren; Chad (Robbie) Mitchell, Anna and Evan; Mary (Michael) Harms, Matthew (Kristin) Harms and Alexzandra; Mason (Kelli) Harms, Laura and Jack; Melissa (Harms) Eastvold, Julia and Michael; Melanie Harms and Todd Espeland, Madysen, McKenna and Easton. His brother, Dr. Joseph Mitchell and Beverly of Claremore, Oklahoma, and sister-in-law, Barbara Mitchell of Roswell, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews. Petersen Lund Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com
Alvin Ahrens Thornton — Alvin Ahrens, 96, of Thornton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Thornton with the Rev. Rhea Evanson presiding. Interment with Veteran’s Honors by Anton-Juhl Post No. 440 American Legion will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Church. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Thornton or Hospice of North Iowa in his memory. Alvin Ahrens was born on the family farm near West Union, Iowa, July 16, 1916, the first of seven children born to George and Lydia (Rush) Ahrens. He was baptized in the Lutheran church and educated in country schools. Living and working during the rough times of the Depression Al worked and helped support his family. He eventually found himself working at an aircraft assembly plant in St. Louis working on turrets for B-17’s. Al entered the Army Air Force on March 30, 1943, and served with the 885th Bomber Squadron in Europe. While in the service he saved his pay and used it to purchase his parents a house in Oelwein, Iowa. After the war, Al owned and operated a grocery store in Thornton from 1946 until 1963 when he converted the grocery store to an appliance store and renamed it, ‘Al’s TV and Appliance.’ He taught himself to do repairs on TVs and appliances and did attend seminars to improve his skills. He retired in 2001. Al was awarded his high school diploma through the military in a ceremony in 2001. Al was united in marriage with Lois Trettin in 1951. They were blessed with a daughter, Janette, and at 50 years of age he and Lois adopted a baby, Michelle. Lois passed away in 1971. On Jan. 14, 1979, Al married Iona Floy Brunsvold at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They continued to live and work in Thornton. Al was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Thornton. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, dancing and every weekday at 3 p.m. he would be found checking the stock market. Naturally outgoing and friendly when he met people he was genuinely interested in finding out where they were from and what they did. Al enjoyed his time at Willow Pointe Assisted Living. He and Iona enjoyed playing bingo with their friends. He also appreciated the wonderful care the staff provided for him. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 34 years: Iona; daughters: Janette (Jerry) Stadtlander, Belmond; Michelle Ahrens, Minnetonka, Minnesota; Cherri (David) Sullivan, Colorado Springs, Coloraado; grandchildren: Shawn (Sara) Sullivan; Corie (Mark) Cruise; great grandchildren: David and Leah Sullivan; Lee, Gabrielle and Christian Cruise; sisters: Olive ‘Ollie’ Wolfe, Maynard, Iowa; Glendora Russell, Davenport, Iowa; brothers: Lee Allen ‘Bud’ Ahrens, Davenport; Don Ahrens, Independence, Iowa; special friend: Jack Colburn, Mason City and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife: Lois, sister: Dorothy Neese; brother: Burdell ‘Burt’ Ahrens and step-son: Bradley Zeiger. www.retzfh.com Ruth Murra Iowa Falls — Ruth Murra, age 88, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. A gathering of friends will be held Friday, Jan. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Shelley Beth Knutson Ventura Heights — Shelley Beth Knutson, 58, 2174 243rd St., Ventura Heights, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. A Memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 25, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating. Visitation with her family will be Thursday, Jan. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and one hour preceding the service at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. According to her wishes her body has been cremated. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428; 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com Posted on 18 January 2013 Donald Lee Risting OSAGE — Donald Lee Risting, 79, of rural Osage, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www. champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Mary Lou (Reynolds) Rethamel
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Saturday, Jan. 19, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse of the Nora Springs United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mary Lou’s service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Mary Lou’s name to Hospice of North Iowa. Mary Lou Engleman was born on March 24, 1931, in Nora Springs, the daughter of Emmon and Hazel (Cooper) Engleman, she was one of 13 children. She attended school in Nora Springs before being united in marriage to Max Reynolds at the age of 16. Together they would be blessed with four children, Michael, Susan, Pattie, and Dan. For many years, Mary Lou and Max made their home in California before moving back to Nora Springs in June of 1967. Max would precede Mary Lou in death in 1993. On Oct. 16, 1998 Mary Lou was united in marriage to Art Rethamel in Nora Springs; they would be blessed with 15 years together. In her free time, Mary Lou enjoyed reading, tending to her garden, bird watching, and camping and fishing. She loved solving crossword puzzles and word searches. However, her greatest love was spending time with her family, and she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those grateful in sharing in her life are her husband, Art Rethamel, Nora Springs, children, Susan Healey, Costa Mesa, California, Pattie Gruis, Costa Mesa, California, and Dan Reynolds, Costa Mesa, California; Art’s children, Don (Connie) Rethamel, Nora Springs, and Dan Rethamel, Nora Springs; grandchildren, Mike, Pat, Laurie, Dee, Jenna, Sterling, and Matthew; five step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Mika, Kalie, Kaleb, Taylor, Madison, Mackenzie, Jonathen, Camden, and Braydon; seven step-great-grandchildren; three step-great- great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Dede) Engleman, Mason City, Donna Knudtson, Moline, Illinois, and Jack (Loretta) Engleman, Morris, Illinois; as well as extended family members and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Max Reynolds; son, Michael Reynolds; son in law, George Healey; granddaughter, Carrie Meggars; and nine siblings. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs. 641-749-2210, Colonial Chapels.com.
Robert B. Krugler
He graduated from Marble Rock High School in Iowa and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Robert “Bob” and Marge farmed from 1950 to 1961 in Iowa. Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing, and camping ... and after retirement, the couple spent several years, as full time RVers. On Aug. 27, 1949, Robert was united in marriage with Marjorie Theresa (Hoisington) Krugler who survives him of the home. He is also survived five children, Larry E. Krugler and wife Phyllis of Rogers, Arkansas, James R. Krugler and wife Debra of Coal City, Illinois, Alan L. Krugler of Berryville, Arkansas, Sharon A. and husband Bradley Johnson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Michael D. Krugler of Springfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other loved ones and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Krugler; one brother, Grover Krugler; and one daughter, Karen Kay Krugler. There will be a family gathering at the home in Berryville at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, with a memorial service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Berryville with Father Shaun Wesley officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Interment of cremains will be in the V.A. Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. Marcella May Thomas CLEAR LAKE — Marcella May Thomas, 96, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Other arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Viola M. Miller Clear Lake — Viola M. Miller, 88, of 1402 N. 24th St., Clear Lake died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 21, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating. After the funeral service, cremation rites will take place and inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Dodge, at a later date. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Viola’s name to Clear Lake Bank and Trust or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake IA 50428, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Eileen M. Colloton Mason City — Eileen M. Colloton, 96, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Rod Allers as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Eileen’s Mass at the church. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Thomas J. “Tom” Kelley Nora Springs — Thomas J. “Tom” Kelley, 83, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. John Gossman as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs, where military honors will be provided by members of the American Legion H.D.S. Post No. 449 of Nora Springs. Visitation will be held Monday evening Jan. 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with a Scriptural Wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Tom’s name in care of his family. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs. 641-729-2210, Colonial Chapels.com. Jeanette Herfendal Fairmont, Minn. —Jeanette Herfendal, 98, of Fairmont, Minn., formerly of the Emmons area, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St, Lake Mills, Iowa. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Donald J. Preuschl Coralville — Donald J. Preuschl, 48, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at his home in Coralville. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, in St. Benedict (rural Algona). Burial will be in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with a scrip-ture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731. Posted on 19 January 2013
Charles B. Knudtson
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Otto Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills. Visitation will be on Monday, Jan. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Charles B. Knudtson was born June 27, 1918, to Knudt and Clara (Haugen) Knudtson on the family farm in Winnebago County. He was the fourth child of eight born into that family. He attended rural schools including Paulson School and later Waldorf Academy, graduating in 1936. Charles was a lifelong member of Winnebago Lutheran Church, where he was baptized on July 28, 1918, and confirmed by the Rev. H. F. Huseth on May 15, 1932, in the Norwegian language. Interestingly, memorization was easier for him in Norwegian than English. After graduation from Waldorf Academy, Charles worked for area farmers until drafted into the Army in March of 1942. He was part of Battery “B” 47th Armored Field Artillery Battalion and participated in five battles and campaigns: the Normandy Invasion landing on Utah Beach, Northern France, Rhineland, Battle of the Bulge and Central Europe. Medals received included the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, Bronze Service Arrowhead and the French Jubilee of Liberty Medal presented by the French Consulate on June 6, 1997, 53 years after that historic event. Charles was honorably discharged in Oct. 1945, achieving the rank of corporal. On Jan. 27, 1946, Charles and Irene Carow, daughter of Frank and Emma Carow, were united in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church, Edgeley, N.D. They made their home on a farm in Mount Valley Township where Charles lived for the next 62 years. To this union three children were born: Steven, Carolynn and Dennis. In his active farming days, he milked Holstein cows, raised hogs, crops, and served on the Co-op Services Board, as a township trustee and on the Extension Council. He was active in his church, holding offices, serving on boards and attending Lutheran Brotherhood. His greatest source of joy was his faith, his family and the land he loved. In October 2008, Charles moved to Forest Plaza because of failing health. In June of 2009, he moved to the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City, where he resided until January of 2013. He is survived by a son, Steven, Joice, Iowa, and his daughter Laurie (Greg) Wendel, Mason City, Iowa, and great-grandchildren Alyssa, Morgan, and Tyler; one daughter, Carolynn (Mike) Korth, Forest City, Iowa, and their children, Kim (Mike) Petersen, Sammamish, Wash., and great-grandchildren Adler, Will and Max, Susan (Dave) Blaha, Clear Lake, Iowa, and great-grandchildren Ben, Josh and Hannah, and Aaron (Shelby) Korth, Reno, Nev., and great-grandchild Addison Lynn; son, Dennis (Cheryl), Andover, Minn., and their sons Eric, St. Francis, Minn., and Craig, Fargo, N.D. Also surviving are one brother, Robert (Delores) Knudtson; three sisters-in-law: Ruth Knudtson, Cleone Knudtson and Evelyn Knudtson; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Knudt and Clara (Haugen) Knudtson; and stepmother, Mabelle Knudtson; wife, Irene, Aug. 30, 1998; brothers Ernest, James, Melburn and Victor; and two sisters: Florence (John) Albaugh and Edith (Ray) Knutson. Blessed be his memory. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.
Harvey M. Ruffridge
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Interment will take place in Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Harvey’s service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Harvey M. Ruffridge was born on April 3, 1916, in Grafton, Iowa, the son of Henry O. and Myra J. (Graves) Ruffridge. He attended school in Grafton, Iowa. Harvey enlisted in the United States Army on March 28, 1941, at Fort Des Moines. He was stationed with the 291st Infantry Division and fought during World War II in the battle of Normandy. On Dec. 3, 1945, Harvey received his honorable discharge from the United States Army at Camp McCoy, Wis. On Jan. 1, 1952, Harvey was united in marriage to Edna M. Spaudling. Harvey worked for many years as a house mover in California until his retirement in 1980 from Thompson Ability House Movers. In his free time, he enjoyed fixing, tinkering and working on various projects. Harvey also was an accomplished gardener. Harvey gave of himself to all those that knew him. He was kind, gentle and unselfish. Harvey always thought of others and put their needs above his own. He was a wonderful example of humility and sacrificial love. Those grateful in sharing in his life are his son, Michael H. and wife Linda J. Ruffridge, Kenai, Alaska; grandchildren, Justin Ruffridge and his wife, Jessie, Soldotna, Alaska, Brandon Ruffridge, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, and Megan Ruffridge, Watertown, Wis.; brother, Donald Ruffridge, Northwood, Iowa; daughters-in-law, Ruth Shubin, Battle Creek, Iowa, and Carol Shubin, Riverside, Calif; and many nieces, nephews, stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. Harvey is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna; stepsons, Morris Shubin, Peter Shubin and John Shubin; sisters, Lucille Van Orden, Ruth Millis and Pearl Grundell; and brothers, Myron Ruffridge and Lloyd Ruffridge. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543. ColonialChapels.com. Viola M. Miller
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating. Following the funeral service, cremation rites will take place and inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Dodge, at a later date. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., today, Sunday, Jan. 20, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Viola’s name to Clear Lake Bank and Trust or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Viola M. Miller, daughter of John and Grace (Jenkins) White, was born May 11, 1924, and was raised in the Webster City area. She graduated from Webster City High School in 1944. On Jan. 13, 1945, she was united in marriage to Dwayne at the United Brethren Church in Webster City. Viola worked several jobs before they moved to Estherville in 1977 where they owned and operated the KFC for many years. In 1982, Dwayne and Viola moved to Clear Lake and operated P. M. Park for more than 18 years until they retired. Dwayne and Viola moved to Apple Valley in 2004. Viola was well known for her homemade pies, along with her chicken and biscuits. She enjoyed to cook and loved spending time with her family and her Apple Valley extended family. She was an active member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, woman’s church circle, church choir, Rebekahs, Aqua Bells, Progress Club and her most recent past time was crocheting. Viola will be greatly missed by her daughters, Judee (Jim) Miller, Clear Lake, Iowa and Rhonda Stephens, Clear Lake, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Yvette Miller, Clear Lake, Iowa; grandchildren, Dawn Miller, Blake (Cathrin) Miller, Jodee Blair, J.D. (Ann) Miller, Jarrod Benson, Alyssa Benson, Cody Stephens and Audra Miller, step-grandchildren, Tyrone Green, Charles (Kathleen) Green, Anthony (Jessica) Green, Justin (Sarah) Green and Tiffany (Glenn) Harrington; along with several great-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dwayne, and son, Dennis, both in 2012; siblings, Dorothy Noe, Elmer White, Norwood White, Richard White, Melvin White and four siblings in infancy. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fouth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Amelia E. Johnson LAKOTA — Amelia E. Johnson, 98, of Lakota, recently residing in Garner, died Sunday, Jan.13, 2013, at the Concord Care Center in Garner. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City. Inurnment will be in the summer at Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.
Thomas J. “Tom” Kelley
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. John Gossman as celebrant. Interment will follow in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs, where military honors will be provided by members of the American Legion H.D.S. Post No. 449 of Nora Springs. Visitation will be held Monday evening, Jan. 21, from 4:30 until 7 p.m. with a scriptural wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Tom’s name in care of his family. Thomas John Kelley was born on March 12, 1929, in Dougherty, Iowa, the son of William A. and Mary C. (Gallagher) Kelley. He attended and graduated from Nora Springs High School amongst the class of 1949. Following his graduation, Tom enlisted in the United States Army where he served in health care at a hospital in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1952 and returned to Nora Springs. On Aug. 29, 1953, Tom was united in marriage to Phyllis Arndt at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. Together they would be blessed with two sons, Mike and John. Tom farmed with his father for four years before beginning to drive truck for his brother, Bob, with Kelley Truck Line and then for Truman Motland. He then began working at Oliver White in Charles City where he would be employed as a tool grinder until the plant’s closing. Following Tom’s retirement, he began working at his “dream job” — delivering Winnebago motor homes for Morgan Driveway. He was able to visit every state in the continental U.S. and complete four trips to Alaska during his deliveries. Tom was a sports enthusiast and loved following his son’s and grandkids’ sporting events throughout the years. He was a member of the “chain gang” while his sons played football and loved cheering on the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed riding horses and with his entire family was a member of the former Saddle Club in Nora Springs. In earlier years Tom and Phyllis loved camping, playing cards, and attending dances at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. Being 100 percent Irish, Tom was immensely proud of his Irish heritage. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City for more than 55 years, and a member of the American Legion. Those grateful in sharing in Tom’s life are his wife, Phyllis, Nora Springs; sons, Mike (Glennis) Kelley, Nora Springs, and John (Joyce) Kelley, Nora Springs; grandchildren, Sarah and Wayne LaCoste and their children, Sheridan and Mac, Abby Kelley, Maggie and Matt Pruin and their children, Ava, Jack, and Eddie, Kathleen and Brett Johns, Erin Kelley, and Matthew Kelley; brothers-in-law, Ted (Bev) Arndt Jr. and Bruce Arndt; sisters-in-law, Marlys Kramm and Peggy (Jerry) Majewski; as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family members and many friends. Tom will also be missed by his many friends at the Nora Springs Care Center, and by the nurse and staff who took such magnificent care of him. He is preceded in death by his parents; mother and father in law, Ted Sr. and Margaret Arndt; siblings, Bob (Frances) Kelley and Dorothy (Vern) Jacobsen; brothers-in-law, Harold Arndt and Morris Arndt; and sister-in-law, Kathy Arndt. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-729-2210, Colonial Chapels.com. Donald Lee Risting
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., rural Osage, Iowa, with the Rev. John Gannett officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Donald was born on Aug. 19, 1933, near Little Cedar, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Ethel (Steelman) Risting. He attended country schools and later graduated from Whitten High School in Whitten, Iowa, in 1951. Donald was married to Mary Terhark and had seven children. He later married Marjorie (Klemesrud) Mellmann on Aug. 18, 1967. One son, Troy, was born to this union. He worked for the city of Osage from 1962 until his retirement in 1994 after 32 years of dedicated service. Donald was a member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday School and served as treasurer for many years. He was also 4-H club leader for the East Cedar Hurricanes for 10 years, during which time he raised registered Duroc and Poland China swine. Donald enjoyed listening to music, especially Lawrence Welk, Guy Lombardo and gospel. He spent hours playing the organ and keyboard until the wee hours of the morning. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed getting his hands dirty. Donald is survived by his wife, Marjorie Risting, Osage; son, Troy (Trinette Hinze) Risting, Eagle Lake, Minnesota; stepson, Brian (Julynn Brinkman) Mellmann, Rudd; stepdaughter, Vonda Howell, Dunmore, Pennsylvania; stepson, Darwin (Gwen Morische) Mellmann, Nora Springs; stepdaughter Lila (Mike) Rehnelt, Hayfield, Minnesota; brother, Ronald (Linda) Risting, Dike; sister, Helen (Mervin) Baker, Grundy Center; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and twin great-grandsons, Kaden and Kullen Mellmann. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage 50461, 641-732-3706.
Loren Kendall Lease CLEAR LAKE — Loren Kendall Lease, 83, 400 Highway 18 W., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dr. Rhoda Preston officiating. Visitation with family will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. According to his wishes, he has donated his body to science at the University of Iowa. Memorials may be given to the Loren K. Lease Memorial Fund. Loren was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Wesley, the son of Lester Leon and Myrtle Eleanor (Gesme) Lease. He graduated from Waldorf Academy in 1947 and Waldorf College in 1949 with an A.A. degree in accounting. Following college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on July 28, 1950, and served in the Korean conflict on the USS Juneau. After an honorable discharge on May 14, 1954, Loren returned to Mason City and married Ruth Ann Miller Oct. 6, 1956, at the Clear Lake Methodist Church. Loren worked for Winnebago Industries for 21 years, retiring in 1989. He loved having coffee with his buddies at the Corner Drug and Backyard Deli, woodworking, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed making things for his grandchildren and spending time with them. He was often seen riding his motor scooter and he played Santa for many years in Clear Lake. Loren was a charter member of the Clear Lake Evening Lions, a member of the American Legion in Wesley and the Clear Lake V.F.W. For the last four years, he was a resident of Oakwood Care Center where he was a master sweets eater. Loren is survived by his wife, Ruth Lease, Clear Lake; four daughters: Susan (Don) Phinney, Sharon (Tim Hathaway) Somers, Sandy (Steve) Roberts and Shirley Lease, all of Clear Lake; six grandchildren: Scott (Samantha Compton) Somers Jr., Clear Lake, Tony (Kayla Watson) Somers, Iowa City, Kendall Ann Register, Clear Lake, Joe Register Jr., Manly, Robert Register, Clear Lake, and Anna Lease, Clear Lake; one great grandson, Isaiah Somers; and many cousins. Loren was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Leon Sterling Lease. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Shelley Beth Knutson
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating. Visitation with her family will be Thursday, Jan. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and one hour preceding the service at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. According to her wishes her body has been cremated. Memorials may be given to the Humane Society or St. John’s Episcopal Church in her memory. Shelley was born Aug. 28, 1954, in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Milford and Harriet (Sawyer) Knutson. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1972. She attended and graduated from Ellsworth College, Iowa Falls, as an office secretary; then went to work for the University of Iowa, where she worked at the hospital in the office. She then moved to Mason City and worked at the Golden Goose and Harbor Inn. Shelley continued her education at North Iowa Area Community College in 2001, graduating in 2003. She was inducted into Phi Delta Kappa National Honor Society with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. In the midst of her battle of the last eight years with cancer and bone marrow treatments, she had courage and has been strong, taking care of her pets and animals. Shelley’s life has been shared with her family along with many pets, gardening, cooking, (feeding her sweet tooth) and riding her horse. She loved going to Waverly horse sales, and her yearly trips to Galena, Ill. Shelley was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Mason City. Shelley is survived by her father, Milford “Mick” Knutson, Clear Lake; two brothers: Matt (Bonnie) Knutson, Clear Lake, and Todd (Kristi) Knutson, Ventura; five nieces and nephews: Mindy (Levi) DeVries, North Liberty, Megan (Justin) Birkhofer, Meservey, Colton, Carlie and Isaac Knutson, all of Ventura; and a great-niece, Ayla Birkhofer, and great nephew, Jack DeVries. Shelley was preceded in death by her mother, “Hap” Knutson, and infant Timothy Donn Knutson. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Duane “Bud” Sheppard Algona — Duane “Bud” Sheppard, 88, of Algona, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father John Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the Oakcrest Funeral Home, 218 S. Moore St., Algona. There will be a Scripture prayer service at 7 p.m., followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary. Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Jeanette Mae Herfendahl Fairmont, Minnesota — Jeanette Mae Herfendahl, age 98, of Fairmont, Minnesota, formerly of the Emmons area, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with the Rev. Dr. Cathi Braasch officiating. Visitation will be at the church in Emmons one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in rural Emmons, Minnesota. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com; 641-592-0221. Eileen M. Colloton Mason City — Eileen M. Colloton, 96, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Rod Allers as celebrant. Committal services will follow in Elmwood-St Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Eileen’s Mass at the church. Eileen M. Colloton was born on May 27, 1916, in Mason City, the daughter of Charles J. and Irene K. (Hughes) Colloton. She received her education from St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School amongst the class of 1934. She worked for the former Northwest States Cement Co. for nearly 45 years as a secretary. Eileen was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Mary Magdalene Circle and the Wa Tan Ye Club in Mason City. She is survived by her nieces and nephews and friend Irene Dunn. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Colloton Sr. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Steven K. Holm Liberty, Missouri — Steven K. Holm, 41, of Liberty, Mo., and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Robert Younge HAMPTON — Robert Younge, 71, of Hampton, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Dean L. Fouts DOWS — Dean L. Fouts, 66, of Dows, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at his home in Dows. Arrangements for Dean L. Fouts are pending at Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows. Dugger Funeral Home, 515-571-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com. 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GARNER
— Doris “Dort” Sandell, 62, of Garner,
died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at the
Concord Care Center in Garner.
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GARNER
— Janet Marie Luppen, aged 75, died
January 14, 2013, at home in Garner
surrounded by her family. 
OSAGE
— Lorin Harold Klemesrud bid goodbye to
his earthly home on Thursday, Jan. 10,
2013. 
Nora Springs
BERRYVILLE, ARKANSAS —Robert B. Krugler
a resident of Berryville, Arkansas, was
born Jan. 5, 1926, in Rockford, Iowa, a
son of Clarence William and Elsie Emma
(Grover) Krugler. He departed this life
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in his home in
Berryville, at the age of 87 years.
FOREST
CITY — Charles B. Knudtson, age 94, of
Forest City, passed away on Thursday,
Jan. 17, 2013, at the Good Samaritan
Society in Forest City, Iowa.
Clear
Lake — Viola M. Miller, 88, of 1402 N.
24th St., Clear Lake, died Friday, Jan.
18, 2013, at Oakwood Care Center in
Clear Lake, surrounded by her loving
family. 
OSAGE
— Donald Lee Risting, age 79, of rural
Osage, passed away Friday, Jan. 18,
2013, at Mitchell County Regional Health
Center in Osage, after complications
related to a lengthy battle with Lewey
Body Dementia. 
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