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Alfred Johnson ALLISON — Alfred Johnson, 80, of Allison, died July 3, 2013, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will be in the Butler Center Cemetery in rural Allison. Memorials may be directed to Alfred’s family for future disbursement. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232. Janice “Jeannie” Snyder CLEAR LAKE — Janice “Jeannie” Snyder, 78, of Clear Lake, formerly of Des Moines, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday July 13, at Central Presbyterian Church, 3829 Grand Ave. (at 39th Street), Des Moines, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Wallace officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to HCI Care Services (formerly known as Hospice of Central Iowa), 200 2910 30th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Dennis L. “Richie” Luna Mason City — Dennis L. “Richie” Luna, 60, of Mason City, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Leslie
L. Olson Services are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Beverly J. Anderson Clear Lake — Beverly J. Anderson, 80, of Clear Lake passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 10 N. Weimer St., Ventura, Iowa, with Pastor Rhoda Preston officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., Sunday, July 7, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa. Burial will be held following the service at Memorial Park Cemetery, 11495 265th St., Highway 122 W., Mason City, Iowa. Beverly J. Anderson was born July 24, 1932, in Garner, the daughter of Birch and Barbara Robison. She graduated from Garner High School, and later worked at a nursing home, drug store and grocery store. She was united in marriage to Calvin T. Anderson on Dec. 12, 1950, at the Garner Methodist Church. To this union six children were born. Beverly was active with her church circle, an auxiliary member of the American Legion No. 256 in Garner, Iowa, enjoyed spending time with family, and baking. She also enjoyed listening to Twins baseball, and Hawkeye basketball on the radio, as well as attending her grandchildren’s activities. Beverly is survived by her children, Michael (Mary) Anderson, Clear Lake, Iowa, Janet (Rod) Reinholdt, LeClaire, Iowa, Terry (Esther) Anderson, Ventura, Iowa, Karen (Randy) Frisch, New Hampton, Iowa, Cindy (Mark) Meier, Glenville, Minnesota; grandchildren, Tera (Marc) Kappmeyer, April (Tim) Lane, Mitchell (Taryn) Meier, Shelbey (Brett) Peterson, Dan Reinholdt, Kelli Meier, Mike Reinholdt, Ashley (Rob) Magner, and Emily (Mark) Eilertson; great-grandchildren, Alexis Wilkinson, Ava Kappmeyer, Jaxson Anderson, Isabella Kappmeyer, Makenna Meier, Mason Lane, Kensie Kappmeyer and Ainsley Meier; sisters, Nellie Bird, Garner, Iowa, Bonnie Boeshart, Garner, Iowa; and brother, Birch (Ruth) Robison, Hilo, Hawaii. She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Anderson; infant son, Gary; parents, Birch and Barbara Robison; sisters, Geneva Hanson, Vivian Oppedahl and Edna McCaulley. Special thanks to the staff at Oakwood Care Center for the excellent care given. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Garry E. Taylor MASON CITY — Garry E. Taylor, 76, of Mason City, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kent Mechler, Good Shepherd Heath Center chaplain, officiating. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Good Shepherd Health Center, or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Posted on 6 July 2013 Leslie L. Olson
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be held at Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery in rural Forest City. Leslie, son of Lewis Olson and Clara Larson Olson, was born on the family farm in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa, on January 25, 1919. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1936. He farmed at home with his parents and later moved to El Segundo, Calif., to work for Douglas Aircraft for three years. When his father died in 1943 he came home to help farm the family land. Leslie began working for Gjellefald & Associates, Forest City, in 1946. On October 23, 1950, he married Irmalee Winger. In 1958, he began his career with Winnebago Industries, working there until retirement. He was proud to have delivered some of the first Winnebago trailers. Les and Irmalee enjoyed many years of travel together and winters spent in Florida. Leslie is survived by his wife, Irmalee; sister, Ionia Oman of Millersville, Maryland; sister-in-law, Gladys Olson of Forest City; sister-in-law, Luella McKay of Hernando, Florida; sister-in-law, Barbara Winger of Salem, Ore.; as well as nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wilbur; brother-in-law, Lyman Oman; sister-in-law, Nettie Thomas; and brother-in-law, Don Winger. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Arnold Hejlik
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St. E., Rockwell, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. today, Sunday, July 7, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center with a Scripture prayer service at 6 p.m. Officiating will be Father Rodney Allers. Interment will be in the St. John’s Cemetery in Duncan, Iowa, at 2:45 p.m. Monday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa, Rockwell EMT, Sacred Heart Catholic Church or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Arnold Hejlik was born April 20, 1941, the son of Raymond and Marie (Drabek) Hejlik in rural Britt, Iowa. He attended rural county school and graduated from Britt Community High School in 1959. After graduating he worked at the Britt Co-Op Elevator and helped his father farm and milk cows. He joined the Army Reserves at Garner, Iowa, in 1962. On August 24, 1963, he married Bette Krause at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church by the Right Rev. Monsignor W. Hradecky in Duncan, Iowa. In March 1964, they moved to the Dougherty (Cartersville) area where he farmed for 19 years. He discontinued farming in 1982 due to his disability of multiple sclerosis. He thanks his father and God for giving him those years on the farm. In 1990, he and Bette moved into a handicapped-accessible home in Rockwell. Arnold was a member of the Catholic Workman Lodge 51 in Duncan. He enjoyed family times with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed the trips to Texas, Florida and the D.C. area where his children live. Arnold especially liked watching the farmers’ fields as they drove to these places. Many times they drove different ways to get to there. He loved farming and polka music, and continued going to polka fests in his wheelchair. He enjoyed playing the accordion for many years until his hands became more disabled. In 1996, Arnold was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and he became a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in December 2012. Arnold is survived by his wife, Bette, and three children: Cheryl (Tom) Peterson, Ponte Vedra, Florida, Daniel (Teresa) Woodlands, Texas, and Karl (Erica) Washington, D.C. He has six grandchildren: Iliana, Callan, Tre, Grace, Promise and Brianna, and one great-grandson, Jordan. Arnold is also survived by two sisters: Kay (Don) Kopacek, Britt, Iowa, and Mari Batty Rockford, Iowa; three brothers: Ronald (Mary) Nashville, Illinois, Darryl (Mali),Mason City, Iowa, and Jerry of Clear Lake, Iowa. His in-laws surviving him are Jerold (Hoa) Layton, Utah, Joanne Myers (Donal) Austin, Texas, Duane (Sharon) Britt, Iowa, Max (Carolyn) Kanawha, Iowa, and Donald (Carol) Little Egg Harbor 1, New Jersey; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents preceded him in death. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, Iowa, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com. Janice “Jeannie” Snyder
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Central Presbyterian Church, 3829 Grand Avenue (at 39th Street), Des Moines, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Wallace officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to HCI Care Services (formerly known as Hospice of Central Iowa), 2910 Westown Parkway, Ste. 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1332. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Janice Mary Onthank was born June 14, 1935, in Des Moines, the daughter of George W. and Dorothy F. (Smith) Onthank. Jeannie graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines and continued her education at Drake University. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and graduated in 1953 with her B.A. degree in education. She taught third grade at Wallace Elementary School in Des Moines for a short time. On April 15, 1960, Jeannie married Robert Snyder at Central Presbyterian Church. The couple spent summers at their lake home in Clear Lake, and in 2012, moved there permanently. Clear Lake had been part of her life since age 7. She was an avid sailor and enjoyed all lake activities with her many dear friends. She loved playing bridge and also enjoyed golf, music and theater. Over the years, aside from being a homemaker, Jeannie was heavily involved with Hospice of Central Iowa, her true passion. Her many roles included volunteer, secretary, enthusiastic fundraiser, foundation board member and president of the operating board. Jeannie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Snyder; her three sons: Steven Snyder and wife Louise Cragg of Mason City, Reed Snyder and fiancée Jennifer Montilino of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Andrew Snyder and partner Jeff Staebell of Des Moines. She was a loving grandmother to her four grandchildren: William Snyder, Daniel Snyder, Kate Snyder and Gabrielle Snyder. She is also survived by her sister, Dorie Fisher and husband David of West Des Moines, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jeannie was a great friend. All who knew her were enriched by her caring and generous spirit. A beautiful light has gone out — its warm glow will remain in the hearts of many forever. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
John S. Grady
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on September 11, 1918, John was the second son of Charles Dudley and Beatrice Grady. In 1924 he moved to Keene, Texas, where he graduated from Southwestern Junior College, which later became Southwestern University. Prior to his induction into the Army in February 1942, John served as a postal clerk in Keene where his father was postmaster. Following his basic training at Fort Walter in Texas he attended and graduated from Officers Candidate School at Camp Davis, North Carolina, as first lieutenant and was assigned to Battery G, 532nd Separate Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas. In February 1943 his unit was shipped from New York to a staging area in Casablanca, North Africa. Once the North African campaign was over he was then transferred to Italy, landing in Naples. From there his unit went to Venafro, Italy, where they protected airfields until reassignment to the 36th Division which supported the 143rd Infantry Regiment in their attempt to cross the Rapido River near Cassino. After this action he was directed to provide air protection for a battalion of self-propelled 105 artillery howitzers, which ultimately ended up in the city of Rome. After Rome was declared an “open city,” he was moved to Monecatini, where the unit was converted to infantry to be known as the 2nd Battalion of the 473rd Infantry Regiment, and John was promoted to captain. During this time there were several engagements with the Germans and he eventually found himself in Genova. When the war in Europe ended he was transferred to the 88th Division which administered a Prisoner of War Camp in Brescia until the war in Japan ended. Returning to the U.S.A., John’s first jobs were as a conductor with the Pullman Company, a Yellow Car (streetcar) operator in Los Angeles and then he moved his family to Los Alamos, New Mexico, to accept a job as a Security Inspector with the Atomic Energy Agency. In 1954, John took a position with the Phillips Petroleum Company at their rocket production facility in McGregor, Texas, where he became a safety inspector and he also met his future wife, Wanda Lou Ostendorf, daughter of Enno and Irene Ostendorf of Meservey, Iowa. John and Wanda were married September 9, 1955. From this point on it was all about rockets and family. Through the years, John worked in Sacramento, California, for Aerojet-General Corp as a Quality Control Analyst and Safety Engineer for the Polaris missile program, and in 1967 when Aerojet lost the missile contract for Polaris, Lockheed Propulsion Co. received new contracts, including one for solid rocket motors for the Apollo project and the family moved to Redlands, California, to stay. In 1972 John accepted a job at Covington Engineering Corp., from which he retired in 1998. During his time in Redlands he became a member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge where he enjoyed playing cards. John is survived by three sons: Jay Grady, James (Jim) and wife Diane Grady and Jerry Grady, and his granddaughter Lauren Grady, all from California. Funeral service has been scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Retz Funeral Home, Meservey. Interment will be in the Meservey Cemetery next to his loving wife, Wanda. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.
Alfred Johnson ALLISON — Alfred Johnson, 80, of Allison, Iowa, passed away July 3, 2013, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville, Iowa, where he and his wife moved to in June of 2013. He was born on December 16, 1932, in Butler County, Iowa, to George and Flossie (Behrends) Johnson. Alfred attended rural country schools. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Alfred was united in marriage on March 16, 1956, in Clarksville, Iowa, to Adeline Eilers. He was a self-employed farmer and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening and tinkering in his machine shed. Alfred was a member of the American Amvets and St. James Lutheran Church where he served on the council and was a Luther League sponsor. He is survived by his wife, Adeline of Allison; children, Renata Alexandre-Kloss (Fay) and husband, Dennis of Nashville, Tennessee, Dean Johnson and wife, Nancy of Allison, Dale Johnson and wife, Cindy of Allison, Mary Johnson and fiance, Phil Huffman of Osage, and Carol Deterding of Waterloo; grandchildren, Joshua (Shannon) Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Jessica (Kevin) Adelmund, Kimberly Deterding, Samantha Herman, Brandon Bowers, Stephanie Deterding, Jacob Herman, Andrew Deterding, Matthew Rader and David Rader; great-grandchildren, Alivea Harms, Kinsley Adelmund and Caleb Detering; siblings, Harry, Stauffer, Fred, Frances, Mildred and Vern; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents; one infant great-grandson, Josiah Johnson; and siblings, Everett, Kathryn, George, John, Lawrence and Herbert. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2013, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., today, Sunday, July 7, 2013, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will take place in the Butler Center Cemetery in rural Allison. Memorials may be directed to Alfred’s family for future disbursement. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.
Donald E. Roberts Don was born on October 9, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of John F. and Frances Mary (Brown) Roberts. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1955. He was united in marriage to Connie Jo Dickerson on August 1, 1969, in Nashua. He was a gas transport driver for Midland Co-Op and Cenex Co-Op, retiring on December 21, 1993, due to ill health. Don is survived by his wife, Connie of Waverly; two daughters: Kelly Stockstill of Sioux City and Tracy (Greg) Bogart of Muscatine; and a son, Joel (Tesha) Roberts of Johnston; five grandsons; two step-grandsons; and two brothers: Dennis (Dolora) Roberts of Mason City and David (Martha) Roberts of Frederick, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jim Roberts; and a sister, Carol Morris. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly. Private burial will be held in Harlington Cemetery in Waverly. Visitation will be on Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly. Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.
Garry E. Taylor
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Kent Mechler, Good Shepherd Heath Center chaplain, officiating. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Good Shepherd Health Center, or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Garry was born July 12, 1936, in Mason City, the son of Lynn and Helen (Evans) Taylor. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1954. Garry served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class. Following his discharge, he returned to Mason City and was employed by Cordle Plumbing and Kelroy Plumbing. Garry married Sharon Barlow on July 10, 1970, in Mason City. For 31 years, he owned and operated Taylor Plumbing. Garry retired in 2007. Some of his interests included gardening, trap shooting, motorcycles, history and classical music. Garry is survived by his wife, Sharon Taylor of Mason City; daughter, Sarah (John) Henderson of Minot, North Dakota; son, Paul (Angie) Taylor of Urbandale; grandchildren, Maddux and Molly Taylor of Urbandale; brother, Ray (Sue) Taylor of Shakopee, Minnesota; sister, Corinne Taylor of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews. Garry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kent Taylor. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Dennis “Richie” Lynn DeLuna Mason City — Dennis “Richie” Lynn DeLuna of 1176 Maple Drive, Mason City, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City. Graveside services will be held following the service at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 through 7 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Richie’s name in care of his family. Dennis “Richie” Lynn DeLuna was born on February 12, 1953, in Mason City, the son of Ralph and Minnie (Perez) Luna. He graduated from Mason City High School. Those left to cherish his memories are his brothers R.P. and David and sisters Sylvia (Roger) Kalke, and Yolanda (Don) Halferty. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews. From an early marriage one son was born, Shane Van Gampleare. He is survived by many numerous aunts, uncles and relatives. Richie learned to play the guitar from his dad at an early age. He wrote lyrics to many of his own songs which he copyrighted and recorded. He would eventually be the lead singer in the band he formed called Corn Fed. He played at many surrounding clubs such as the Stagecoach and Surf Ballroom. Corn Fed would be the opening band for the first Buddy Holly Tribute with Wolfman Jack at the Surf Ballroom and open for the rock band Black Oak Arkansas. Richie also toured with his band Corn Fed throughout Canada. Richie taught many musical artists in the area to play their guitars and some of those musicians are now in the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He released many CDs with “Electric Love” being his biggest seller, which is being rereleased. Richie’s many talents led to writing music, painting miniature toy soldiers, collecting various electric and acoustic guitars, Beatle memorabilia and music and movie CDs. He had such a sense of humor and a generous heart. His favorite foods were his mother’s homemade Mexican food. He also enjoyed studying the Bible with Al Williams. He is preceded in death by brother, Hector Luna; maternal grandparents, Ignacio and Juana Perez; paternal grandparents, Antonio and Ernestina Luna; uncle and aunt, Domingo and Cruz Garza; uncles Oscar Perez and Richard Perez; and several nephews. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 50401, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. George William “Bill” Miller HAMPTON — George William “Bill” Miller, 75, of Bradford, died July 4, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in Maynes Grove Cemetery in rural Hampton. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232.
Tom Fryett Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the West Fork United Methodist Church in rural Sheffield. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor Sandy Gobeli will officiate. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes Inc. Julie McClintock CHARLES CITY — Julie McClintock, 54, of Charles City died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Genevieve Rose Willsher Genevieve Rose Willsher, age 79, of Fort Myers, Florida, and Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 5. A native of Mason City, Iowa, she is survived by husband, Ron; children Ronda Willsher (Dave Gardner), Jay Willsher (Sue), and Molly Wellik (Pat); and seven grandchildren. We’ll remember Gen as the life of the party, doing her part to make every day a special occasion. Memorials preferred to Eastview Community Foundation’s “Brainpower in a Backpack” program. The funeral celebration will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, Minnesota Earl L. Kotz Clear Lake — Earl L. Kotz, 95, of Clear Lake, died Friday, July 5, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. His body was cremated. Inurnment will follow the service in the Clear Lake Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741, or to the Clear Lake Yacht Club Sailing School, Box 29, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. Jerry L. Weide MESERVEY — Jerry L. Weide, 69, of Mason City died June 30, 2013, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Belmond Cemetery in Belmond. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Belmond. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Posted on 7 July 2013 Arnold Haller CHARLES CITY — Arnold Haller, 92, of Charles City died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services for Arnold Haller will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616 or to YMCA of Charles City, 800 Hulin 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. Robert W. Rasmuson BRITT — Robert W. Rasmuson, 72, of Britt died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Memorial services for Bob Rasmuson will be held on Wednesday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 9, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Josephine Wallace Higgins
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. A parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at Epiphany Parish-St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternacht officiating. Inurnment will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Whittemore, Iowa. Father Victor Ramaeker will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Josephine W. Higgins Memorial Fund in care of Hills Bank and Trust, Second Street, Coralville, IA 52241, or to the Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240. Josephine was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 7, 1928, to Robert H. and Barbara (Peggy) Wallace Wilson. In 1943, she met her future husband, Ray Higgins, who was serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II. They became pen pals and wrote letters back and forth during the time Ray was stationed in Russia and in the North African fronts. They were united in marriage on July 3, 1946, in Chicago and then made their home in Mason City. In 1957 they moved to a farm near Rockford and then in 1962 moved to a farm near Rock Falls. Josephine worked outside the home at Risto Manufacturing and at A. C. Neilson Co. She enjoyed knitting and reading and challenging her children to do their best. She returned frequently to visit her family in Edinburgh. Ray and Josephine also enjoyed serving as Wagon Master of the WigWam and Wagon Campers and were often Wagon Masters when the club camped at the Wilkinson Pioneer Park in Rock Falls. Josephine was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church until she moved to Coralville in 2005 to be near her daughter. There she attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Josephine is survived by her three children: Bob and his wife, Debbra Higgins of Eagle, Wis., Joanne Higgins, Coralville, and Maureen Higgins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Arlene Higgins; nieces, Kathy Higgins, Vernon Hills, Illinois, Ena Wilson Welsh and Moira Wilson, Edinburgh, Scotland; and nephews, Dennis and Don Higgins, Mason City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray M. Higgins; her parents, Robert and Barbara Wilson; brother, Robert Wilson; sister-in-law, Margaret Wilson; niece, Barbara Wilson; parents-in-law, Mike and Elizabeth Higgins; brother-in-law, Luke Higgins; and sister-in-law, Ruth Higgins. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Paul Mulhausen, to Dr. Rick Dobyns, to the staff of Iowa City Hospice and to the staff of Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center. Posted on 8 July 2013 Ilene Hunter Iowa Falls — Ilene Hunter, 93, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the First Baptist Church, 521 Rocksylvania Ave., Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Linn’s Funeral Home 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Highland Cemetery, Churdan. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Robert W. Rasmuson
Memorial services for Bob Rasmuson will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Avenue Northwest, in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Erlis Trulson of Britt, on August 3, 1958. Bob’s passions included fishing, hunting, golfing, C-SPAN and political analysis, and reading. Bob provided for his family through many jobs: Britt Co-op, farming, popcorn stand, insurance sales, Rasmuson Standard Service, and Morton Buildings sales and management. At age 50, Bob and Erlis sold their home in Britt and became co-owners of Cozy Bay Fishing Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. After 12 years of resort work, Bob earned his real estate license and sold property in the Brainerd area before retiring with his bride back in Britt. Bob is survived by his wife, Erlis of Britt, daughter Robin Earles of Des Moines, Iowa, sons Greg (Jolinda) Rasmuson of Benson, Illinois, Todd (Tamara) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Kelly (Marge) Rasmuson of Ankeny, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; siblings Marjorie Schrader of St. Paul, James Rasmuson of Britt and William J. (Amy) Rasmuson of Britt; sister-in-law Shirley (John) Tegtmeyer of Britt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lion’s Club of Britt to help the Britt community (Bob was a past president and an active member) or at the discretion of the family. James T. Smith RICEVILLE — James T. Smith, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died July 5, 2013 at his home. His body was cremated. Memorial services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville, at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2013, with the Rev. Steve Garner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Riceville with military rites by the Roy Gue Post 244 of the American Legion. A luncheon will be served after the services. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids. Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville. Terrie Weiland Gravette, ArkANSAS — Terrie Weiland, age 64, of Gravette, Arkansas and formerly of Mankato, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the Circle of Life Legacy Village Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. Terrie was born in Mason City, Iowa, on February 15, 1949 to Robert and Mildred (Overbeck) Thorpe. On April 25, 1969, she married Larry Weiland in Mason City and they were married for over 44 years before her death. Preceded in death by her parents, Terrie is survived by her husband Larry of the home; three daughters, Kim Walters and husband Jeremy of Mapleton, Minnesota; Traci Full and husband Brian of Mankato, Minnesota; Robyn Sullivan and husband Jay of Mankato; one sister, Jeri Thorpe and partner Julie of Fayetteville, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Celebration of Life services will be Saturday, July 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at Morson Ario, 1900 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Terrie Weiland Memorial Fund in care of Larry Weiland, 10080 North Spring Valley Road, Gravette, AR 72736. Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas. Ronald D. Monselle FOREST CITY — Ronald D. Monselle, 77, of Forest City, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Arrangements are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. David Edward Lala Mason City — David Edward Lala, 51, of Mason City, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. Per his wishes, his body was donated to the University of Iowa for medical science. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Posted on 9 July 2013 Ronald D. Monselle
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 11, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 12, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Ruthven, Iowa. Ron was born April 19, 1936, in Spencer, Iowa, to Marland and Minnie (Jones) Monselle. He attended school in Ruthven. After graduation from high school, he attended college, graduating in 1958 from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. Ron began his teaching career in 1958 in West Bend, Iowa, where he taught math, science, physical education, drivers training and coached girls basketball. In 1966, he began teaching in the Woden-Crystal Lake Schools. He taught math, science, drivers education and coached girls basketball and softball. There, he met and married Susan Gasner, of Owatonna, Minnesota. He remained at Woden-Crystal Lake Schools for 28 years, until his retirement in 1994. Ron loved retirement. He had so many activities that he could pursue without time restraints. He hunted ducks, geese, coyotes and fox; not to mention deer. He dabbled in some trapping of muskrat and mink, and he went fishing for walleyes, crappies and northerns. His biggest challenge was muskies, which he fished tirelessly in Minnesota and Canada. So many fish, so little time. Now he could do it all year long, and he did. Of course, the most fun was the anticipation of the hunt, and the extraordinary people who were in on the hunt — invaluable and lifetime friends who enriched his life and memories. Even though his illness left him weakened and in pain, he tackled each day with a spirit that should be emulated. Well done. Ron is survived by his wife, Susan; his brother, David Monselle of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two nieces, Danielle (Greg) Owen of Skiatook, Oklahoma, and Lyndsy Monselle of Tulsa; and his red Corvette. He was preceded in death by his parents. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Vera J. Roeber Whittemore — Vera J. Roeber died on July 6, 2013 at the age of 92. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Whittemore with Pastor Jason Peterson officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Whittemore. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Whittemore and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-884- 2246. Jim Pencook
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 10, with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery Dougherty, Iowa, at 1 p.m. Friday, July 12. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Pencook of Cedar Rapids; children, Laura Burke, Larry Pencook, Elaine (Michael) Kelly and Melinda Myers all of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Katie, Ellie, Jimmy Burke, Nathaniel, Hannah, Rebekah Pencook, Wesley Pudil, Brenna Parke, Lane and Gabrielle Myers; sisters, Mary Ann (Bob) Cunningham of Las Vegas and Marilyn (Vernon) Krautkremer of Papillion, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Delores; and a son-in-law, Patrick Burke. Jim was born on October 22, 1939, in Dougherty, Iowa, son of Clinton and Margaret (Sweeney) Pencook. He graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Cedar Rapids in 1958. On May 27, 1961, he married Joyce Barger at St. Patrick’s Church. Jim worked at Franklin Equipment for 30 years. Memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans, the Salvation Army or St. Ludmila Church. Please sign the online guest book for Jim at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries. Mrs. Ellen M. Dodge
She was born on February 13, 1920, in Coulter, Iowa. She moved to Winter Haven, from Rochester, Minn. She was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and Lake Region Yacht and Country Club, Winter Haven. Mrs. Dodge was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Dodge; her brother, Gordon Guldberg of Dows, Iowa; her sister, Corrine Reed of Des Moines, Iowa; and her stepdaughter, Kay Hansen of Mesa, Arizona. She is survived by two stepdaughters; Dr. and Mrs Donald Layton (Phyllis) of Rochester, and Dr. and Mrs. Francis Moore (Susan) of Fort Myers, Florida; sister-in-law, Daphne Guldberg of Clear Lake, Iowa; three nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hendricks (Denise) of Clear Lake, Mr. and Mrs. DuWayne Barkema (Dawn) of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Koenig (Shelly) of Westchester Lane, Illinois, and two grand-nieces. Graveside services will be held later in Dows. Posted on 10 July 2013 by Marie Thompson
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FOREST
CITY — Leslie L. Olson, 94, of Forest
City, died Friday, July 5, 2013, at the
Concord Care Center in Garner.
ROCKWELL
— Arnold Hejlik, 72, of Rockwell, Iowa,
died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the
Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
CLEAR
LAKE — Janice “Jeannie” Snyder, 78, of
Clear Lake, Iowa, formerly of Des
Moines, Iowa, died Thursday, July 4,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa
in Mason City, Iowa. 
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MASON
CITY — Garry E. Taylor, 76, of Mason
City, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at
Good Shepherd Health Center. 
MASON
CITY — Josephine Wallace Higgins of
Mason City died peacefully Friday
morning, July 5, 2013, at Lantern Park
Nursing and Rehab Center in Coralville
after a long battle with Alzheimer’s
disease. 
BRITT
— Robert W. Rasmuson, 72, of Britt,
passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at
Hancock County Memorial Hospital in
Britt. 
FOREST
CITY — Ronald D. Monselle, 77, of Forest
City, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at the
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City. 
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