M. Harvey Austin

Cartersville, Iowa — M. Harvey Austin, 84, of Cartersville, Iowa, died Friday, July 19, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Per Harvey’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, with Pastor Will Hunsaker from Clear Lake Open Bible Church officiating.

Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

The family will greet friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., today, Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street Southeast, Mason City.

M. Harvey Austin, son of Cecil and Florence Ward Austin was born January 10, 1929, in Mason City, Iowa. The family lived on a farm in North Iowa, where Harvey attended school before working as a farm hand for several area farmers.

He was united in marriage to Dorothy Poole at the Little Brown Church in the Vail in Nashua on June 25, 1950. To this union, they would cherish two children, Harvey and Brenda.

The family lived in Iowa all of their life while Harvey worked for several companies as a heavy machine operator. For the last 40 years, he was employed at Weaver Construction, later known as Martin-Marietta Material, where he had been promoted to a foreman, and later finished his career as a yard loader, retiring in 2009.

Harvey was a inspirational character that would give anyone a helping hand. He was one to give you a hard time, and would expect the same back. He was a jack-of-all-trades, loved to tinker with all types of machinery, and enjoyed fishing. The past several years, he spent his winters in Texas and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his two children, Harvey (Sheila) Austin, Mason City and Brenda (Casey) Ryan, Packwood, Iowa; grandchildren, Alex Austin, Mason City, Mike Snyder, Waterloo, Iowa, and Tia Skuster, Olie, Iowa; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Doug (LaDonna) Prime, Kellerton, Iowa, his sister-in-law, Joyce Austin, Garner, along with his extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, parents, grandson, Zachary Austin, and several brothers and sisters.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

James Alan Klatt

James Alan Klatt was born January 15, 1942, in Mason City, Iowa.

He grew up on a farm and was living proof of the adage that you can take the boy out of the country but you can never take the country out of the boy. He loved nothing better than tramping through a field of prairie grass, following deer trails in the woods, casting a line into the water from a boat on a tranquil northern lake or taking his beloved dog, Rascal, pheasant hunting.

He was an avid outdoorsman, and it was entirely fitting that after years in the communication and advertising industries, he joined the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the Union Sportsman’s Alliance where he advocated tirelessly for the preservation of wild spaces for hunting, fishing and general enjoyment. He was also a longtime supporter of groups such as Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance of which he was a founding member and two-time President. It was in this role that he helped to pass a state constitutional amendment in 1998 guaranteeing Minnesotans the right to hunt and fish, one of the achievements he was proudest of.

In 2008, in recognition of his commitment to conservation and sportsmen, Outdoor News named him their Man of the Year. In addition to his work in conservation, Jim made his mark upon the world through service in the Peace Corps in the 1960s, and through his writings as a journalist with multiple publications, including the Decorah Journal which he edited from 1970-71.

He made his home in many places, including Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, New York, British Columbia, Washington State and, finally Minnesota. He and his partner Cathy loved spending time at their cabin in northern Wisconsin and also visiting family scattered across the country.

He also leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured by accolades or titles — a legacy found in the names and faces of the innumerable people whose lives have intersected with his and have been made better for that in some way.

He will be missed and celebrated by many, including his life partner and dearest companion in outdoor adventures, Cathy Manning, sons Justin Klatt and Sean Dylan, daughter Kara Moore, daughter-in-law Keri Dylan, son-in-law Tom Moore, granddaughter Eleanor Dylan, sister-in-law Judy Klatt, niece Kathryn Klatt Engelhardt and her husband Cory, as well as some very special people whom he lovingly and thankfully welcomed as family along the way: Tina Manning and Alessio Benedetti and their children Sabrina and Sebastian, Jimmy and Leann Manning and their sons Jacob and Gus, Seth Manning and daughter Olivia, and Vicki and Chris Filteau and son Zach.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Klatt and Katherine Klatt Dobson, his aunts Jane Querry and Dorothy Johnson, and his brother Greg Klatt.

A services will be held at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435, on Friday, July 26. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. followed by a service at 5 p.m. and a reception.

To celebrate Jim’s life the family requests that guests wear bright and cheerful colors.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Jim Klatt Memorial Fund — memo: Benedictine Foundation, mail to: Benedictine Health Care, 618 E. 17th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404 or Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance — memo: scholarship fund, mail to: P.O. Box 803, Stillwater, MN 55082.

 Arnold Ordell Moe

COLUMBUS, Nebraska — Arnold Ordell Moe, 91, Columbus, Nebraska, formerly of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Mory’s Haven in Columbus.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus. Visitation was at 10 a.m. at Trinity. The Rev. Timothy White officiated and gave the message.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills at 11 a.m. Pastor David E. Jordon will officiate and Pastor Tim White will give the message. Inurnment will be in the Salem Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday July 26, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity’s Memorial Fund or donor’s choice.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

 Eleanora D. Larson

New Hampton — Eleanora D. Larson, age 88, of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at Crane Creek Lutheran Church in rural Lawler with Pastor Vincent Fricke officiating. Burial will be at Crane Creek Cemetery following the funeral services.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 22, 2013, from 4 until 8 p.m. at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Online condolences for Eleanora’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to her family.

Eleanora Augusta Larson was born on August 18, 1924, to Ralph and Meta (Hartkopp) Dannen in Melbourne, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Iowa Falls High School. After graduation, Eleanora worked as an operator for Iowa Falls Telephone Company for several years. She was united in marriage to Lowell Larson on February 26, 1950, in Nashua, Iowa, at the Little Brown Church. The couple farmed near Kanawha, Iowa, before moving to their present home near New Hampton.

Eleanora was a member of Crane Creek Lutheran Church and an active member of the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed gardening; shopping, going to rummage sales, quilting with the Ladies Aid, spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren grow.

Eleanora is survived by her children, Kathy (Ron) Turner of Dysart, Iowa, Gary (Deb) Larson of Lawler, Iowa, Tony Larson of Lawler, Debbie (Dan) Fulks of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jeff (Deb) Larson of New Hampton, Pam Larson of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Kim (Robbie) Hilmer of Dysart; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Ethel Dannen of Prescott, Arizona, Vivian Dannen of Stuart, Iowa, Doris Shear of Garner, Iowa, Clarice Yarger of San Diego, California, and JoAnn Betten of Arizona, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lowell on June 3, 2006; her grandson, Jared Larson and brothers Don and Herb.

Charles (Chuck) Steven Dunbar, Jr.
U.S. Army (  -1964)

EMMONS, MinnESOTA — Charles (Chuck) Steven Dunbar, Jr., 74, of Emmons, Minnesota, died peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his home from Urothelial Carcinoma of the renal pelvis cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be at Mansfield Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m., and for one hour prior to the funeral at Mansfield Lutheran Church, rural Alden, Minnesota.

The funeral service will begin at 11a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, with Pastor Don Rose officiating. Interment at Mansfield Lutheran Cemetery, rural Alden, following the service.

Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is in charge of arrangements.

Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences.

Charles S. Dunbar, Jr. was born on June 5, 1939, in Alden Township on his Great Grandfather Martin (Frank) Korn’s home. He was born to Charles S. and Wilma (Korn) Dunbar, Sr. A lifelong resident of Freeborn and Faribault County, Chuck attended District 121 country school and Kiester School. Chuck was active in the FFA. He served two years in the U.S. Army, training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri., as part of the 524th QM Co. and was honorably discharged in October 1964.

While in the service, he meet his love, Minnie Evelyn Carmack, and was united in marriage on August 15, 1964, at the Methodist Church in Waynesville, Missouri. They returned to Minnesota where he worked at Wells Concrete Products Co. prestress division for 18 years and lived on his farm and continued to be actively involved in agriculture all his life.

In 1976, he took over the family farm and move to his beloved home that he had lived in since he was 5 years old in the Mansfield Township. Chuck was baptized on July 2, 1939, at Faith Lutheran Church in Walters, Minnesota, and Confirmed in his Lutheran faith on August 2, 1953, by Pastor Arnold Wuertz at the Mansfield Lutheran Church.

He loved farming, auctions, and especially being with family and friends. He enjoyed his farm and tractors. He was very proud that he was able to donate 12 gallons of blood to the Red Cross. Chuck was very proud of his ancestry history, as he was descendants of the Stephen Hopkins family that came to America on the Mayflower.

Chuck and Minnie Evelyn enjoyed doing genealogy and learning about their family. He even initiated the reprint of the “History of Faribault County Minnesota” by Kiester.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Minnie Evelyn of Emmons; son: Charles Steven (Cammie) Dunbar, III of San Marcos, California; three granddaughters: Ashley Dunbar of Buckeye, Arizona, Courtney Dunbar of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Hannah Dunbar of Emmons; his mother, Wilma Dunbar of Kiester, sister: Audrey (Wayne) Livingston of Wanamingo, mother-in-law, Lucy Carmack of Norfolk, Virginia, four brother-in-laws, Louie (Joyce) Carmack of Roby, Missouri, Roger (Jennifer) Carmack of Longmont, Colorado, Ross (Marie) Carmack of Jonesborough, Tennessee, Gale Rose-Carmack of Norfolk, Virginia, along with many aunts and uncles, first cousins, nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his father and his father-in-law Louie Carmack.

Any monetary gifts will be given in memory of Charles to the Mansfield Lutheran Church toward the restoration of the stain glass windows.

Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes, 255 Second Ave., Wells, MN 56097, 507-553-3124.

 Marian “Mick” Starkweather

Greene — Marian “Mick” Starkweather, 82, of Greene, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Greene, with Pastor Jenny Ehlers presiding.

Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday (today) at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First Street, Greene, with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.

Marian V. “Mick” Starkweather was born November 23, 1930, in Marshalltown the youngest of eight children to George and Helen (Goldhorn) Peters. At a young age her family moved to the Greene area.

Mick was united in marriage with Clarence Junior Starkweather on November 10, 1950, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Greene raising their two daughters.

She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene and the Legion Auxiliary. Mick is remembered as a hard worker who was guided by her strong faith.

Survivors include daughtes: Valerie (Brad) Wehde, Fort Dodge; Terri (Michael) Behnke, Greene; 4 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; brother: Lawrence Peters, and many nieces and nephews.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, IA 50636, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Adeline Matilda Chroup

CHARLES CITY — Adeline Matilda Chroup, 93, of Charles City, died Friday, July 19, 2013, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest House.

Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Visitation will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

A graveside service will be at 11:30 on Tuesday after visitation, at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag will officiate.

Fullerton Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-4211.

 Louis G. Cink

Wesley — Louis G. Cink, 90, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society Algona.

A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wesley.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Wesley in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com; 515- 679-4453.

 Ida Belle Black

Algona — Ida Belle Black, 99, formerly of Burt, died Saturday at Good Samaritan Society Algona.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with Floyd Lavrenz officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Posted on 21 July 2013

Donald Glew

ACKLEY — Donald Glew, 90, of Ackley died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Peters UCC, rural Geneva, with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for use to be designated at a later date.

Sietsema Funeral Home, www.surls.com, 641-847-2333.

Christine Vasquez

HAMPTON — Christine Vasquez, 87, of Hampton died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Franklin Country View Nursing Home in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Grace Viola Crawford

DUMONT — Grace Viola Crawford, 98, of Ackley and formerly of Dumont, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont, with Pastor Jeff Fiet officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery.

The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Dumont is in charge of arrangements.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Posted on 22 July 2013

Dale Allen Dorseth

Clear Lake — Dale Allen Dorseth, 60, 704 S. 13th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Sunday, July 21 2013 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Clear Lake.

A Celebration of His Life will be held at Central Gardens, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dr. Rhoda Preston officiating. According to his wishes, he has gifted his body to the Des Moines Osteopathic School. Memorials may be given to the Dale Allen Dorseth Memorial Fund.

Dale was born in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Walter and Katherine (Johnson) Dorseth. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1971 and from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, with a horticultural degree. Dale met Sheryl Halverson at college and they married August 15, 1981, in Denison, Iowa. They shared their life together in Maryville, Missouri, Shenandoah, Iowa, where he worked for Henry Field, and Salt Lake City, Utah, where he worked for Native Plants. This is where they were blessed with their two daughters. As their family grew, they wanted to move closer to family, so moved back to Shenandoah, Iowa, where Paul was born. They moved to Clear Lake in 1996.

Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and loved animals especially his dogs. Dale was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

Dale is survived by his wife Sheryl Dorseth, Clear Lake; three children Emily Mitchell, West Des Moines, Iowa, Erin (Ben) Nedved, Clear Lake, and Paul Dorseth, Hanford, California; four grandchildren Evan Mitchell, West Des Moines, Emma, Elexis and Elyn Nedved, Clear Lake; mother and father-in-law Jan and Mac LaRue, Denison, Iowa; brother and sisters-in-law Greg (Cathy) Halverson, Ames, Iowa, Annette (Larry) Boeck, Denison, Claire (Rob) Boeck, Gilbert, Iowa, Alan (Diane) LaRue, San Diego, California, Phillip LaRue, Tipton, Iowa, and Janelle LaRue, Vancouver, Wash.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Brian John Bode

ALGONA — Brian John Bode, 45, of Mason City, formerly of Algona, died Saturday in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, with a rosary beginning at 5 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Paul R. Heimdal

Joice — Paul R. Heimdal, 81, of rural Joice, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services for Paul Heimdal will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery, rural Joice, with the Otto/Chose Post No. 235 providing military honors.

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 25, from 4 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 Friday.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

Elizabeth “Betty” Rohn

Mankato, MinnESOTA — Elizabeth “Betty” Rohn, age 94, of Mankato, formerly of Sheffield, Iowa, died on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Pathstone Living in Mankato.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Sheffield, with Pastor Sandi Gobeli officiating. Visitations will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary and also one hour prior to the service at The United Methodist Church in Sheffield on Friday. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Cindy Crawford of Ellendale, Minnesota; son, Ron (Lavonne) Rohn of Mankato; five granddaughters, Beth (Manuel) Gonyou of Ellendale, Amy Crawford of Ellendale, Molly (Loring) Neumann of Owatonna, Noelle (Jaimie) Busch of Mankato, and Mandy (Mark) Jacoby of Madison Lake; eleven great-grandchildren, JuliaAnne, Thomas, and Garrett Nelson, Tanner, Payton, and MaKenna Neumann, Jacob, Noah, and Sam Busch, Tyler and Dylan Jacoby; sister-in-law, Roberta Atkinson of Sheffield; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

www.mankatomortuary.com.

Velma V. Smith

MASON CITY — Velma V. Smith, 101, of Mason City, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church service.

Interment will take place in the Laurens Cemetery in Laurens, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Velma Smith Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements; 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

 Mary Christine Ehrhardt

Marshalltown — Mary Christine Ehrhardt, born to Oliver (Buster) McCoy and Maxine Christensen McCoy, on February 3, 1953, died at age 60, on July 14, 2013, in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by both parents, one brother (John Dennis) and one sister (Dixie Jean).

Left to treasure her memory are her husband, Wayne Thomas Ehrhardt, two daughters, Melanie Anne and Kimi LeAnne (Dwaine David Malloy), her son, Anthony Wayne Ehrhardt (Norma), and grandchildren Rikki, Randi, Robbi, Harley, Devin, Mikayli, Alpha, Dakota and Terren. Also two sisters, Judy and Jerree (Ken Whittle, Lebanon Missouri) and one brother, Jim (Bev, Mason City).

Mary (Chris) was born and raised in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, and spent much of her adult life in Marshalltown, working for a time at the Walmart there.

 Richard “Dick” Eugene Becker

Clear Lake — Richard “Dick” Eugene Becker, 87, Clear Lake, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Posted on 23 July 2013

Sarah Jane Bohl

Denver, ColoRADO — Sarah Jane Bohl died July 9, 2013, in Denver, Colorado

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 27, at 1 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1309 South Kentucky Avenue, Mason City.

Sarah was born to Robert (Doug) and Patricia (Scholl) Bohl in San Francisco, California, on August 4, 1980. Sarah was baptized in the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1988 in Oxnard, California.

Sarah lived in many places during her early childhood years, being the daughter of a military (Navy) family. She and her family moved to Mason City in 1989, and she graduated from Mason City High School in 1998.

Sarah attended the Emily Griffith Opportunity School (cosmetology program) in Denver, and was a talented hair stylist. Sarah also finished barber training at Command Cut School of Barbering.

Sarah loved all animals, especially her beloved bulldog, Butch, and cats, Corky and Oreo.

Sarah is survived by her parents, her sister, Molly (Chad) Osegera, and their children, Madison, Dakota and Dallas; her brother, Joe (Christine) Bohl, and their children, Henry and Isabella; her grandmother, Ruby Bohl, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents and her paternal grandfather.

Anyone wishing to send a message or memory can email her aunt at mjcornelius@mchsi.com.

Messages will be shared at the memorial service.

Paul R. Heimdal

Joice — Paul R. Heimdal, age 81, of rural Joice, Iowa, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services for Paul Heimdal will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery, rural Joice, with the Otto/Chose Post No. 235 providing military honors.

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 25, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

A loving and devoted husband, inspirational father of four, and loyal grandfather to his 12 grandchildren, and his great-granddaughter, Paul Heimdal was a man whose life was defined by faith and family. Surrounded by the ones he loved, Paul passed away on Sunday, July 21, in Mason City, at the age of 81.

Paul Robert Heimdal was born in Joice, to Arthur and Luella (Suby) Heimdal in the very house where he farmed and labored in love most of his life, making it a beloved and sacred place for his wife and family even up until he passed away.

Paul was baptized and confirmed at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Joice, and graduated from Joice High School in 1949. Paul entered active service with the United States Army on April 25, 1952, serving during the end of the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from active duty on April 17, 1954.

On June 1, 1957, Paul was united in marriage with Sylvia A. Olson at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota The couple made their home and raised their family on the home place in rural Joice.

Along with the family farm, Paul’s other labor of love was the family cabin, a dream that began as a drawing on a piece of paper and came to fruition as a favorite family gathering place for years to come. At home in his “happy place,” he enjoyed taking his grandchildren out in the boat, masterfully trolling and finding just the right drift for bluegills, cruising around the lake for a serene sunset sail, and singing, laughing, and telling stories around the campfire at night.

With family and faith being the building blocks in Paul’s life, he centered his free time around activities that involved both. He and Sylvia enjoyed square dancing, traveling, camping with the family, and spending time at the cabin.

Paul held many offices at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, which included being congregation president in 2000, the year that Beaver Creek voted to close. Friends played an important role in Paul’s life, whether it was golfing at Rice Lake or having coffee at the elevator in Joice.

Anyone who talked to Paul for more than a few seconds would come to know that his children and grandchildren were truly the light of his life. Sitting at the local “elevator,” he would brag about all of the amazing things his grandchildren were doing, their success and happiness due in large part to his family leadership. His grandchildren fondly remember that Grandpa always let them get in “just a little bit of trouble” by mischievously allowing them to drive and “crash” the mule on the farm, flip the tube out on the lake, or watch the storms roll in over the fields and leap inside just in time.

Grandpa Paul Heimdal was the master of the pancake breakfast, carrier of Norwegian traditions, champion of all-things Stony Lake, and to his family, the greatest friend and role model of all.

As he looked around the room at his loved ones in his last days, Paul often remarked “What a great family,” and that is the legacy he leaves behind — a family that is devoted to each other and the Lord. A family that will always remember the man who taught them to love God and love each other before anything else.

Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of rural Joice; four children, Mary (Bart) Appleton of Bemidji, Minnesota, Trish Caffes of Rochester, Minnesota, Cheryl (Bob) Read of Marion, Iowa, and Dennis (Kari) Heimdal of Milford, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by two sisters, Ruth (James) Tweeten and Carole (Vernon) Hagen all of Lake Mills, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister and her husband, Sybil (Harold) Arthur.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

Beverly Carol Luttrell

Charles City — Beverly Carol Luttrell, 76, of Charles City died Monday, July 22, 2013, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Homes.

Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211.

Brian Bode

Mason City — A funeral Mass for Brian Bode will be held on Friday, July 26, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, with a rosary beginning at 5 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Brian John Bode was born March 12, 1968, in Algona, son of Marvin John and Patricia Marie (Dorweiler) Bode. He grew up in Algona graduating from Algona High School in 1987. He then attended DMACC in Ankeny.

Brian worked in Algona following college at Pizza Hut. He moved to Robinsdale, Minnesota, and worked at Red Lobster. Following his father’s death in October 1992, Brian moved to Mason City. He worked at General Foods, Computer Systems, Shopko, and Papa’s American Café where he was employed at the time of his death.

Brian enjoyed watching most sports and he was an avid San Francisco ’49ers fan. He also enjoyed cooking, fishing, and being with his family and friends. In his youth he enjoyed making up and putting on skits with his brothers and sisters. Brian always had a friendly smile and a boisterous laugh.

Brian died Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Mason City, at the age of 45.

He is survived by his mom, Pat Bode of Algona; seven brothers and sisters, Kevin Bode of Clear Lake, Greg (Denise) Bode of Greenfield, Ohio, Carol (Paul) Grage of Rockwell City, Lynne (Rick) McKenna of Algona, Randy Bode of Anamosa, James (Alofa) Bode of Oakley, California, and Neil Bode of San Francisco, California. He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews, Amanda Larkin, Zane, and Gunnar Bode of Greenfield, Ohio, Elizabeth, Deianeira, and Arieanna Grage of Rockwell City, Brooke, Zach, and Luke McKenna of Algona, Taylor Bode-Thyne of New Hampshire, and Noah and Camryn Bode of Oakley, California; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by father, Marvin Bode; his nephew Tanner Bode; his grandparents; and three uncles, Ray Dorweiler, Jerald Bode, and Roger Bode.

Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

William (Bill) Pearson

William (Bill) Pearson, age 55, died July 7, 2013.

Bill was a resident of Peoria, Illinois, for 27 years. Bill graduated from Mason City High School in 1975, attended North Iowa Area Community College, and worked as a draftsman before moving to Peoria where he worked as a photographer.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Violette Thompson-Rickerl.

He is survived by his father, Arnie Pearson and Mary Pearson of Mason City, sister Ellen Olson of Ames, sister Jeanne Carls of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, two nephews and two nieces.

A memorial service gathering will be held on Friday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. at the Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living Chapel, 2060 Kentucky Avenue South, Mason City.

Velma V. Smith

MASON CITY — Velma V. Smith, 101, of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating.

Interment will take place in the Laurens Cemetery in Laurens, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church service.

Memorials may be directed to the Velma Smith Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Velma Verta (Keele) Smith was born September 11, 1911, in Hendrickson, Missouri, the daughter of Harlin and Pearl (Sexton) Keele. She moved with her family at the age of seventeen (1929) to Rockwell City, Iowa, and later to Laurens, where she graduated from high school in 1931. She married John Luverne Smith on September 5, 1933, in Marathon, Iowa.

She later joined and was baptized in the Marathon Methodist Church. The couple moved to Roscoe, Missouri, and farmed for two years. They moved back to Pocahontas County, Iowa, and farmed there till 1946, when they moved to Sioux City, Iowa. Luverne was a trucker until 1955 when they moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

While in Sioux Falls, Velma worked in Sioux Valley Hospital as a nurse’s aide and ward clerk. In 1958, they moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where she worked as a ward clerk at Iowa Lutheran Hospital for twelve years. In 1970, they moved to Mason City, Iowa.

She helped Luverne with his trucking for two years and then they were custodians at Wesley United Methodist Church. Later they were custodians and managers at the Westside Manor Apartments for two and a half years.

She loved her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and her tending to her flowers. She was an avid reader, sewed and crocheted all her life.

Velma is survived by one daughter: Wanda Mosier of Mason City; two sons: Stanley Smith (Beverly) of Latrobe, Pennsylvania., and Bradley Smith (Mary) of Mt. Vernon, Washington.; two sisters: Violet Felsing of Jensen Beach, Florida., and Leva Johnson of Pomeroy, Iowa; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Luverne in 1982; a three month old son: Gary Erwin in 1940; her parents in 1971; a seven year old granddaughter: Sarah Lynn Smith; three sisters: Verna Brown, Muriel Hemmerick and Atha Muller; one brother: Hollis Keele; and daughter-in-law: Patricia Smith.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

 LeRoy Vance

Floyd — LeRoy Vance, 62, of Floyd, died Sunday, July 21, 2013.

Funeral services for LeRoy Vance will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Heather R. Stevens

Mason City — Heather R. Stevens, 58, of Mason City died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Posted on 24 July 2013

LeRoy Vance

FLOYD — LeRoy Vance, 62, of Floyd, Iowa, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, of a heart attack.

Funeral services for LeRoy Vance will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

LeRoy Patrick Vance was born February 26, 1951, in Charles City, the son of Dale and Maxine (Mallery) Vance. LeRoy attended school in both Floyd and Charles City, graduating from Charles City High in 1969. He received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Iowa State in 1976.

On March 19, 1977, he was united in marriage to Jean Kaspar in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple made their home on the family farm near Floyd where they raised their two daughters, Danielle and Jane. LeRoy worked briefly in farm services in Alden and Charles City before returning to Floyd to work alongside his father and “play farmer” for more than 25 years. Recently, LeRoy retired from farming and began growing grapes and making wine.

LeRoy was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Iowa Wine Growers Association. Over the years he also served on the boards of the Floyd County Farm Bureau, Floyd Dollars for Scholars and the Floyd County Quality Pork Producers. LeRoy was a friendly, loving man who spent much of his time helping his family and neighbors. LeRoy enjoyed history, listening to music, fishing and vacationing in Minnesota with his family, and traveling to visit his daughters as they moved around the country.

Living family members include his wife of 36 years, Jean Vance of Floyd; his daughters, Danielle Vance (Patrick McMullen) of Durham, North Carolina and Jane Vance (Trevor Diehl) of Austin, Texas; father, Dale Vance of Charles City; six siblings: Elaine (Dennis) Harvey of Bel Aire, Kan., Carolyn (Ron) Jensen of Cedar Falls, Jerry (Anna) Vance of Cedar Falls, Susan (George) Nixt of Clarksville, Sandy Vance of Charles City and Kris Harris of Springfield, Virginia; father-in-law, William Kaspar of Papillion, Nebraska; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Maxine Vance; and mother-in-law, Clare Kaspar.

Memorials will be donated to a scholarship fund in LeRoy’s name.

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.

Marguerite Hensel

KANAWHA — Marguerite Hensel, 84, of Stockton, Ill., and formerly of Kanawha, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Stockton Healthcare & Rehab Center.

Visitation for Marguerite Hensel will be 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha.

Graveside services will take place in Alexander at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street, Kanawha, IA 50447; 641-762-3211; www.ewingfh.com.

Christine Vasquez

Hampton — Christine Vasquez, 87, of Hampton died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Lighthouse of Life in Hampton with Pastors Merle and Joyce Wagner officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Tom G. Barlas Sr.

MASON CITY — Tom G. Barlas Sr., 73, of Mason City died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his home in Mason City.

Funeral services for Tom were held on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Mason City. Burial was held in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Tom Barlas Sr., son of George Barlas and Jennie Papageorge Barlas, was born on April 9, 1940, in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1958 and attended Mason City Junior College. On October 18, 1968, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Haxton of Britt, Iowa, and to this union three beautiful children were born: George, Joanna and Tommy Jr.

At age 13, Tom walked into the kitchens of the Hasapopoulos family restaurants and put on an apron. This then was to become his main attire for the next 57 years until his retirement. As a self-taught chef, Tom had magic in his hands and was well known for his butter knife steaks. He always insisted on top quality and it showed. His generosity was legendary to those who worked for Tom and his family. He treated his employees like they were a part of his own family.

Tom was also a builder and designer, loving sheet rock as much as soup spoons and ladles. He established many reputable eating establishments in the North Iowa area before his final endeavor with the Hanford Inn in Mason City.

Tom will be remembered for his compassion, quick wit and great sense of humor. He was an inspirational individual for his family and many friends, whom he cherished. He loved playing cards, sports, spending time with his family and his beloved pets.

He will be missed by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Barlas, Mason City; two sons, George and Tommy Barlas Jr., both of Mason City; daughter, Joanna (Chuck) Landau, Waterloo, Iowa; grandchildren, Chanel, Phoenix, and Jaegar Barlas, Michael, Blake and Gabriella Landau; sister, Myrna Barlas, Mason City; sister-in-law, Wavel Lichman, Britt, Iowa; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family from Greece.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Angeline Kotsopoulos; brothers-in-law, John Kotsopoulos and John Lichman; sister-in-law, Mary Haxton; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Haxton and his father-in-law, Merle Haxton.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City; Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S. Birch Drive, Mason City; Salvation Army, 747 Village Green Drive, Mason City; or the Community Kitchen, 606 N. Monroe Avenue, Mason City.

May his memory be eternal.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

 John M. Weaverling

OSAGE — John M. Weaverling, 88, of Osage died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient unit in Mason City.

Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Steve Patrick Morgan

Mason City — A committal service for Steve Patrick Morgan, 56, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Mason City, into St. John’s Episcopal Church Columbarium, 120 First Street NE, Mason City, will be held on Sunday, July 28, during the 10 a.m. church service.

Herman Henry Kuiper

ALLISON — Herman Henry Kuiper, 90, of Allison died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 26, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with Pastor Gary Mulder officiating.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery.

 Ruperto E. “Bert” Calaway

MASON CITY — Ruperto E. “Bert” Calaway, 35, of Mason City died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641 423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Stephen Vlahos

HAMPTON— Stephen Vlahos, 70, of Hampton died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Posted on  25 July 2013 by Marie  Thompson