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Betty Jean (Barker) Foster
A celebration of life service for BJ will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, with Pastor Don Preston of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the chapel. Inurnment will be in the Manly Cemetery. Betty Jean (Barker) Foster was born on Oct. 11, 1946, in Mason City, the daughter of Melborne and Virginia (Lyford) Barker. Betty received her education in the Manly school system, graduating from Manly High School. Betty also graduated with a bachelor of science degree as a certified public accountant from Iowa State University in Ames. Betty began her career as a CPA for three years with Deloitte Haskins and Sells in San Francisco, California, and also worked for 8 years as a controller for American Forrest Products in San Francisco before moving to San Ramon, California, where she was the chief financial officer for four years for the Impell Corp., and was the chief financial officer for Delta Dental Co. in San Francisco. She was united in marriage to Carl Foster on Feb. 17, 1979, in San Francisco, California Betty enjoyed playing the piano, traveling, pets, and motorcycle riding. Betty was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Casa Grande, and a member of and former chair person of the American Women Society of CPA’s local chapter. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Carl Foster of Casa Grande; a nephew, Loren (Ann) Hull of Boone; a niece, Jolene Hull of Des Moines; a brother-in-law, Adrian Hull of Boone; as well as other extended family members and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Annette Hull, Shirley Nordskog, and Zola Garnass. Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com. Mildred Luella Evans
Funeral services will be held in Riceville at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Parris officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in rural Riceville. Friends may call at the church one hour before services. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is in charge of the arrangements. Mildred was born in rural Riceville to Joseph Christian and Rose Alvina (Worple) Reckner on Aug. 2, 1921. She attended local schools, and was united in marriage to Kenneth Isaac Evans on March 25, 1940, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville. She was a loving homemaker, an avid bird watcher, and loved gardening. Mildred was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Garden Club and the Acme Birthday Club. Survivors include her two sons: Gene (Carrie) Evans of Osage, Iowa, and Larry Evans of Donna, Texas, and a son-in-law Eugene Schwake of Waterville, Minnesota. Also surviving are many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth in 1995, her daughter Bonnie Schwake in 2009, and two sisters, Marie Day and Grace Tonn. Sandra L. Huber
A funeral service for Sandra will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Miles Grismore officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., today, Friday, July 26, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.W., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to Sandy’s service on Saturday at the church. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church in Sandra’s name. Sandra Lorraine Huber, daughter of Leslie and Reba (Stanfield) Falt, was born on June 10, 1938, in Mason City. She attended Mason City High School, graduating in 1956 and continued her education at the Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing, graduating as a registered nurse. She was united in marriage to Loren Huber at Holy Family Catholic Church on Sept. 12, 1959. This union would be blessed with three children, Cynthia, Paul and Doug. Working as a nurse throughout the years in Milwaukee, Aurora, Illinois, and Mason City, Sandra touched the lives of nearly every patient. She also was involved in Loren’s welding business for many years. Sandra lived her life as a testimony to her faith. She was devoted to sharing her love for Christ Jesus with all of whom she encountered and she cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandson. Her favorite times were spent with her best friend and love of her life, Loren, they were blessed with 54 years together. She is a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Mason City and enjoyed volunteering at the North Iowa Humane Society in Mason City. Those grateful in sharing in her life are her husband, Loren, Mason City; children, Cynthia (Robert) Olsen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Paul (Janice) Huber, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Doug (Kristie) Huber, Mason City; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a niece, Jennifer (Will) Johnson, Tucson, Arizpma. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Bert Davison, brother, Bob Falt, and her sister-in-law, Sue. “Well done thy good and faithful servant.” A special thank you to Dr. Chris Rajkuman of Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa for the exceptional care provided to Sandra. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Marcia Neuberger Garrett AUSTIN, Texas — Marcia Neuberger Garrett, 80 of Austin, Texas, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. Marcia was born Aug. 6, 1932, to John M. and Pearl Ax Neuberger in Mason City. She moved with her family to Brownsville, Texas, in 1943. Marcia was a school teacher for 33 years with AISD in Texas. She is survived by her brother, Dr. John W. Neuberger and wife Barbara of Denton, Texas; daughters, Debbie and Dean Stromer of Klemme, Iowa, Beth and Mike Brymer of Cedar Park, Texas, and Laura and Mark Webb of Bastrop, Texas; her grandchildren, Daniel and Mindy Stromer, Jessica and Mark Irvin, William and Mandy Stromer, David and Amanda Hopper Brymer, Chris and Danielle Hall Brymer, Brian and Meagan Webb, Stephanie and Mark Manning, Joshua and Desiree Webb and 11 precious great-grandchildren. A public graveside service will be held Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Memorials and expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Westly Foundation — Memorial United Methodist Church, Austin, or locally to Marcia’s daughter, Deb Stromer 1842 Hwy. 69, Klemme, IA 50449 Local funeral arrangements are being held by Andrews Funeral Homes Klemme, 641-587-2510. Marguerite Hensel
She was born May 6, 1929, in Kanawha, Iowa, to Nick and Nellie (Benninga) Christians. She married Carroll Hensel on Sept. 12, 1952, in Kanawha. Marguerite was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton. Prior to her retirement she was employed at Woods Pharmacy in Stockton for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, Bible studies, volunteer work, church activities, and get-togethers with her friends. She is survived by her sons, Steven of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brian (Lora Lee) of Vermillion, South Dakota, and daughter Lori (Karl) Lawfer of Kent, Illinois; five grandchildren, Ellen and Martha Hensel, and Kelsey, Jaclyn, and Jacob Lawfer. Also surviving are two sisters, Henrietta Rietema and Nettie Assink, and one sister-in-law, Mavis Christians all of Kanawha, many nieces and nephews, and three children of her deceased husband, Patricia (Ben) Thomas of Henry, Illinois, Kathleen Steding of Latimer, Iowa, and Tom (Cathy) Hensel of Brainerd, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, four brothers, five brothers-in-law, and 3 sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held in Stockton on Friday, July 26, with visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. There will also be a visitation in Kanawha, on Saturday, July 27, from 2 to 3 p.m.0 at the Ewing Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Alexander. A memorial fund has been established. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with her family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com. Cathern Iris Lundquist, Phoenix, ArizONA — Cathern Iris Lundquist, beloved wife and mother, born in Mason City, Iowa, on Nov. 13, 1929, passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2013. The daughter of Earl Mason and Edith Viola Whitney, she was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. She attended Mason City High School and graduated in 1947. She married Keith Lundquist in 1947 and had three children, Becky, Barbara, and Stephen. They relocated to Phoenix in 1959. She retired from Motorola Semiconductor after 35 years of service. Cathern enjoyed crafts, shopping, and collecting but always put her family and her beloved pet, Annie, first. Cathern is survived by her three children, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 2, at The National Cemetery in Phoenix, 23029 N Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ 85024. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Banner Hospice at 275 E. Germann Road, Suite 110, Gilbert, AZ 85297. Morris J. Kluver FOREST CITY — Morris J. Kluver, 84, of Forest City died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 29, at the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Layton officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake with graveside military rites. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Kenneth Laverne Smith Clear Lake — Kenneth Laverne Smith, 85, 10757 Cedar Ave., Clear Lake, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Concord Care Center, Garner. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Rodney Meester of the First Reformed Church, Meservey, officiating. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service. Memorials may be given to the Kenneth L. Smith Memorial Fund. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Clarine O. Steinberg BUFFALO CENTER — Clarine O. Steinberg, 90, of Buffalo Center, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Debra Devine officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Posted on 26 July 2013 Clifford Curtis Rowan — Clifford Curtis, 73, of Rowan, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home in Rowan. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Michael S. Bailey Mason City — Michael S. Bailey, 54, of Mason City, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home 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. Ronald “Ron” Fiser Chares City — Ronald “Ron” Fiser, 62, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. Lois Thoman CHARLES CITY — Lois Thoman, 89, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home. A funeral Mass for Lois Thoman will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church one 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. Norman D. Thede Britt — An Open House-Celebration of Life Service will be held for Norman D. Thede, 78, of Clarkdale Arizona, at the Britt Country Club, 2360 James Avenue, Britt, Iowa, on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. Dr. Thede is survived by his wife of 52 years, Naomi; their three children, Mark and Molly Thede of Chandler, Arizona, Kim and Brian Turnmeyer of Garner, Iowa, and Beth and Kevin Dahle of Northfield, Minnesota; and nine grandchildren, Caitlin, Erin, and Annie Thede, Christopher Thede, Shauni and Anthony Turnmeyer, and Kally, Greenlee, and Griffith Dahle; one great-granddaughter, Payt’n Turnmeyer; one brother, H. Junior Thede of Reinbeck, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Thede, Delane Thede, and many nieces and nephews. Dr. Thede was preceded in death by his brothers Wayne and Robert Thede, sister-in-law Ann Thede, and one great-nephew, Matthew Thede, all of Reinbeck, Iowa. Joyce Jordanger KANAWHA — Joyce Jordanger, 87, of Kanawha, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services for Joyce Jordanger will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kanawha Lutheran Church, 124 W. Fourth St., in Kanawha, with Pastor Char White and Pastor Geoffrey White officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 28, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., in Kanawha and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com. Laurie J. Malek Mason City — Laurie J. Malek, 61, of Mason City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. A funeral Mass for Laurie will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2013 at Epiphany Parish, Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Following the funeral Mass, cremation rites will take place and an inurnment will be held at a later date. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake service will follow. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Laurie J. Malek Memorial Fund in care of her family. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Edward A. Branstad FOREST CITY — Edward A. Branstad, 89, of Forest City, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 29, at the Waldorf Atrium in Forest City, with Monsignor Frank Bognanno, Pastor Jon Rollefson and Pastor Joyce Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Forest Home Cemetery in Leland, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 28 at Waldorf’s Salveson Hall in Forest City and continue one hour prior to services at the Atrium. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Heather R. Stevens Mason City — Heather R. Stevens, 58, of Mason City died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, n Mason City. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Memorials may be directed to Linda Rezab, 53 River Heights Drive, Mason City, IA 50401. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Gwen Koehler Charles City — Gwen Koehler, 82, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. 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. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Band Shell in East Park at 1 p.m. Monday, July 29. Bert’s family will host a potluck barbecue in East Park following the service. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Bert’s name in care of his family. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.
Morris J. Kluver
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 29, at the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Layton officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake with military rites by the Crystal Lake American Legion Post 409. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., in Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Morris James Kluver, the son of Glen and Eva (McCain) Kluver, was born on June 30, 1929, at home in rural Hancock County. He was raised on the family farm south of Crystal Lake. Morris graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1946, and continued his education at Waldorf College. On November 20, 1951, he was united in marriage to Janice Olson at Faith Lutheran in Miller, Iowa. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict decoding messages. Morris received the Merit Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Medals and the United Nations Service Medal. Following his honorable discharge in November of 1953, he returned to Crystal Lake. Morris and Janice made their home on the family farm south of Crystal Lake until October 2004 when they moved into Forest City. Morris farmed and raised livestock. He enjoyed his cows, eating out, having coffee at Hardee’s, attending the grandchildren’s events and spending time with family. Morris was a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist church. He served as a 4-H leader, the County Extension Board, Woden-Crystal Lake School Board, Hancock County Draft Board, was awarded Iowa Master Farmer in 1975 and was a member of the Crystal Lake American Legion Post 409 and Garner VFW Post 5515. Morris is survived by his three sons, James (Emily) of Roswell, New Mexico, Kent (Paula) of The Villages, Florida, and Lynn (DeEtta) of Crystal Lake; six grandchildren, Lee and Seth Kluver of San Diego, California, Brad (Tiernie) Kluver of Mount Vernon, Iowa, Kellie Kluver (fiancé Pat Sauter) of Cedar Rapids and Taylor and Trevor of Crystal Lake; two sisters, Glenys (Dale) Bird of McHenry, Illinois, and Eleanor Kluver of Crystal Lake; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, October 28, 2012; his parents; two brothers, and one sister. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Delores A. Nyhus
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial will be at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark Street, in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church. Delores A. Nyhus was born on a farm in rural Forest City, on September 10, 1933, the daughter of Raymond and Evelyn (Leach) Morem. She attended country school near her home and graduated from Forest City High School. She graduated from the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing in St. Paul, Minnesota Delores was united in marriage to Norman Nyhus on August 14, 1955. She worked as a nurse at the Forest City Hospital and helped out on the farm. She was a long-time member of Pilot Knob Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilting with her friends there. Delores is survived by her husband, Norman, of Forest City; two sons, Roger (Bonnie) Nyhus of Forest City and Ronald Nyhus of Clear Lake; two grandchildren, Craig (Laura) Nyhus of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Laura Nyhus of Gilbert, Arizona; and a great-grandchild, Carter Nyhus of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Also surviving is a brother-in-law, Harold Nyhus of Forest City; a sister, Donna (Harvey) Eden of Wesley, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Evelyn Morem. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Clarine O. Steinberg
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., today, Saturday, July 27, at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Debra Devine officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m., today, Saturday, July 27, at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center. Clarine Opal Jacobson was born June 19, 1923, to Carl and Minnie Jacobson of Rake, Iowa. Clarine was baptized July 22, 1923, in the Lincoln Congregation. She attended Lincoln School No. 1 just one-half mile north of her home farm. Clarine graduated from Rake High School in 1941. Clarine met Jack Steinberg, her future husband, at a basket social where Jack purchased her basket — they were married October 21, 1944, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake. They lived and farmed on the Steinberg home farm one mile east of Buffalo Center until 1992 when they moved into Buffalo Center. Clarine worked in the Post Office in Rake before marriage, then at the Timely Mission Nursing home in Buffalo Center and as a Home Health Aide. Mom also assisted on the farm. Mom enjoyed many church activities including Circle, UMW, and Homebuilders with other couples. Mom and Dad enjoyed vacations to the New London, Minnesota, area as well as DeKalb Seed trips to fun locations. Many winters were enjoyed in Mission, Texas, at Fiesta Village making friends from near and afar. Clarine is survived by brother, Vernon (Georgia) Jacobson of Rake; sister, LaVonne Jergenson of Rochester Minnesota; sister-in-law, Marcia Jacobson of Urbandale; and sister-in-law, Vivian Steinberg of Rochester. Also surviving are sons, Dave and Kathy Steinberg of Leon and Steve and Bonnie Steinberg of Ossian. Grandchilden and families include Sarah and Luke Willis — Chase, Mallory, Levi, and Jude of Chariton; Michael Steinberg and fiancé Erica Pfeiler of Iowa City; Josh Staples — Kaleb, Sydney, and Addison of Worthington, Ohio; Becky and Ryan Wangsness — Savannah, Jilliane, Bo, Charlie Lu, and Colbin of Calmar. Mom was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Minnie; husband, Jack; infant son, Rodney Allen; brothers, Duane and Maynard; sister-in-law, Edith Jacobson; and brother-in-law; Obert Jergenson. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Posted on 27 July 2013 Edward A. Branstad
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, at Waldorf College, Waldorf Atrium, 106 S. 6th St. in Forest City, with Monsignor Frank Bognanno, Pastor Jon Rollefson and Pastor Joyce Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Forest Home Cemetery in Leland. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, July 28, at Waldorf College, Salveson Hall in Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the Atrium. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of North Iowa. Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City is in charge of arrangements. Edward was born on March 9, 1924, to Helmer and Hazel (Peterson) Branstad, and grew up on the farm that has been in his family for 130 years. Edward attended Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leland, where he was confirmed. Upon graduation from Leland High School, Edward attended Waldorf College in Forest City. He then returned to his family farm with his wife, Rita, where they were both lifelong farmers. His sons recall that after the family would work the farm in a typical 14-hour day, Edward’s regular comment when they walked in the house was, “We didn’t get much done today. We will give it heck tomorrow.” That work ethic was shown repeatedly. During the mid-century drought and farm crisis, Edward and Rita helped the farm survive by taking second jobs. Again, during the farm crisis of the 1980s, Edward took a second job working as the county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) director. After leaving the office he would return to the farm, often working until midnight. When Edward turned 70, he vowed to work no more than 10-hour days. He never met that goal. Friends and family note that Edward would help anyone. He would stop to help any stranded motorist. He mowed the neighbors’ lawns and he took time to teach farmers how to be in ASCS compliance. As Edward entered his 80s, he found he was able to relax when he and Enolia traveled to Donna, Texas, where they spent their winters. His family notes, however, that when he returned most of his stories were about helping neighbors fix up their homes or about traveling to Mexico to do missionary work. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Rita (Garland) Branstad. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Enolia Wing Branstad; two sons, Terry (Chris) Branstad of Des Moines and Monroe (Lanette) Branstad of Leland; grandchildren, Christine (David Phillips) Branstad, Eric (Adrianne) Branstad, Allison (Jerry) Costa, Heidi (Tom) Aitchison, Jordan Branstad, Marcus (Nicole) Branstad, Andrew (Keniesa) Branstad and David Branstad; great-grandchildren, Samuel Branstad Phillips, Thomas Branstad Phillips, Mackenzie Branstad, Madison Branstad, Gabriel Branstad, Bridget Branstad, Maximillian Aitchison, Addison Aitchison, Sofia Costa, Alexis Branstad and Estelle Branstad; and three siblings, Carl (Lorraine) Branstad, Helene Iverson and Hubert (Fern) Branstad. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest city, 641- 585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Laurie J. Malek
A funeral Mass for Laurie will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, at Epiphany Parish, Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Reverend Neil Manternach officiating. Following the funeral Mass, cremation rites will take place and an inurnment will be held at a later date. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, Iowa, where a Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service will follow. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Laurie J. Malek Memorial Fund in care of her family. Loretta Jean Malek, daughter of Herman and Margaret (Malone) Spitsen, was born March 16, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska Laurie attended and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Omaha. She was united in marriage to Eugene Malek on September 18, 1971, and to this union, they were blessed with two children, Lee and Stacey. In 1991, Laurie furthered her education at North Iowa Area Community College and fulfilled her dream of becoming a registered nurse. Laurie worked at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City for many years, touching the lives of all her patients before she retired at the age of 55. She was very proud to be a nurse and able to help others in their most critical moments. Following Laurie’s retirement, she enjoyed many things like shopping, camping, tending to her garden and flowers, jewelry and gambling. She loved her family, spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Laurie made the best peanut butter toast around and enjoyed many frozen yogurt desserts. She was an avid seasonal decorator and enjoyed the luncheons she attended with her friends. Laurie was a parishioner of Epiphany Parish in Mason City. She will be missed by her husband, Eugene Malek, Mason City; children, Lee Malek, Erie, Colo., and Stacey Malek, Mason City; grandchildren, Gavin and Avery Malek, Colorado, and Jaiclyn and Piper Clausen, Mason City; mother-in-law, Alice Malek, Garner, Iowa; brothers, Jim (Kathy) Spitsen, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Mark Spitsen, Omaha, Nebraska; sisters, Kathy Waters and Debbie Tedford, Omaha, Nebraska; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Joyce (Ed) Mattes, Dave (Sheila) Malek, Ruth (Rog) McCullough, Jerry (Marian) Malek, Steve Malek, Marcia (Craig) Quisling, Mary (Jon) Lee, and Don (Jacki) Malek; aunt, Helen Malone and her Uncle Tink and Aunt Ellen; along with many nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Eddie; father-in-law, Clement Malek; brothers-in-law, Ray Waters and Jack Tedford. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Kenneth Laverne Smith
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Rodney Meester of the First Reformed Church, Meservey, Iowa, officiating. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service. Memorials may be given to the Kenneth L. Smith Memorial Fund. Kenneth was born April 18, 1928, on his grandparents’ home in Meservey. He was the son of Clyde and Grace (Groen) Smith. He attended country school and then Ventura. He farmed all his life in the Clear Lake area. Ken married Grace Darlene Hansen September 25, 1955, at the First Baptist Church, Mason City, Iowa. They lived on the farm until September 2012. He loved playing cards, hunting, fishing trips to Canada and driving around in his pickup. Special to him was spending time with his family. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Grace Smith, Garner; daughter Cynthia (Tee) Bower, Des Moines, Iowa; granddaughter Lily Grace (Aaron) Ilvess; three grandchildren: Alexandria, Quinton and Hunter; three brothers: Virgil Smith, Waterloo, Iowa, Russell (Bobbie) Smith, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Mike (Betty) Smith, Ventura, Iowa; sister Vivian (Kim) McCraken, Cincinnati, Ohio; sister-in-law Rakel Smith, Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances Rabe, brother Donald Smith and sister-in-law Myrna Smith and brother-in-law Barry Rabe. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com
John M. Weaverling
Graveside inurnment services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the Osage Cemetery with military honors by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 and Osage American Legion Post 278. The Rev. Bryan Lagerstam will officiate. Following services, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the Osage V.F.W. Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John M. Weaverling Memorial Fund. John was born April 22, 1925, in Osage, Iowa, the son of Perry and Anna (Popp) Weaverling. He graduated from Osage High School in 1943. John served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was a B-17 tail gunner, a Purple Heart recipient, and had the privilege of flying to Washington, D.C., on two Honor Flights. On May 4, 1947, he married Cleone Klemesrud at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Meroa, Iowa. John worked at Sunny Brae Golf Course and Kollman Quarry. He also worked as clerk and a carrier at the U.S. Post Office in Osage for 12 years and then was a rural carrier for 20 years out of Osage and Stacyville. John was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Boy Scouts, Masonic Lodge, Osage V.F.W. and Osage American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling, but his true passion was fishing. John also enjoyed “500” and bridge clubs, square dancing, and was an avid reader. John is survived by his wife, Cleone Weaverling of Osage; his children, Connie (Pat) Flanery of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Russ (Paula) Weaverling of Mitchell; grandchildren, Aaron (Tammy) Ferguson, Nicole (Nic) Ferguson-Kehe, Jamie Flanery and John Flanery; great-grandchild, Laylah Ferguson; sisters-in-law, Janet Weaverling, and Mary Lou (Dick) Dean, all of Osage; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Loren and Evelyn Weaverling, Donald Weaverling,Melvin and Mary Ann Weaverling, and Marold Weaverling; and sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Bud Betts. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home,702 State St., Osage, IA 50461,641-732-3706.
Richard “Dick” Eugene Becker Clear Lake — Richard “Dick” Eugene Becker, 87, Clear Lake, Iowa, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center, Highway 18 W., Clear Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1, at the Galilean Lutheran Church, 4454 255th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with the Rev. Scot McCluskey officiating. Visitation with family will be from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. Inurnment will be at 3 p.m., at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City, Iowa. Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to the Galilean Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa in his name. Dick was born June 3, 1927, in Holtan, Kansas, the son of Gustave and Clara Ann (Hug) Becker. At an early age his family moved to a farm near Thompson, Iowa. He graduated from Thompson High School in 1945. Following school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. After an honorable discharge from the service he attended radio school in Omaha and was a DJ in New Mexico for a short time. He came back to Iowa and the family farm, and attended Waldorf College. Dick married Marjorie Ann Wiuff on November 26, 1955, at the Lutheran Church in Rutland, Iowa. They lived on the family farm for 25 years, moving to Clear Lake in 1979. He worked at various positions in Clear Lake including driving for the Clear Lake School district for several of those years. Dick loved riding his motorcycle, all kinds of sports, both watching his children and participating himself. He enjoyed boating, the lake and golfing. He was a member of Galilean Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, the Clear Lake V.F.W. and former member of the Forest City School Board. Dick is survived by his two children, Debra Ann Wieland, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Thomas Lee (Kimberly) Becker, Minneapolis; two grandchildren, Claire Elizabeth Becker and Grace Marie Becker; sister, Dorothy Kajer, Tama, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie, on February 16, 2007; and brother-in-law Fred Kajer. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Lois Thoman
A funeral Mass for Lois Thoman will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service. Lois Irene Wulff Thoman was born March 1, 1924, at Floyd, the daughter of Herman and Arvilla (Malstead) Wulff. She received her education from Floyd High School. On May 15, 1943, she was united in marriage to Howard Thoman in San Diego, California The couple made their home in Charles City where Lois stayed at home raising their family. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she could be found six days a week. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Circle, VFW Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. Lois enjoyed dancing, playing cards, playing BINGO on Monday, getting her hair done on Friday and having coffee with the ladies during the week. Lois was known for her many years of volunteer work at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home and received the Giving Your Best Volunteer of the Month Award from KIMT. She was also proud of her picture hanging in the Floyd County Museum with her graduating class. Lois really loved spending time with her family. Living family members include her two sons: Larry (Karen Stultz) Thoman of Mabelvale, Ark., and Michael (Maggie) Thoman of Prescott Valley, Arizona; five grandchildren: Deanna Morris (Mark Meyer), Darlene (Rich) Turpen, Jeff (Sheri) Thoman, Steve Thoman and Cynthia (Dave) VanCollie; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; along with many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard of 54 years; grandson, Charlie Thoman; great-granddaughter, Makinzey Nierling; three sisters: Iola Suess, Margaret Falls and Ruth Huxsol; and her parents. The Hauser Funeral Home, 64-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Destiny Jaylynn Jean Hjelmgren MASON CITY — Destiny Jaylynn Jean Hjelmgren, 2½, daughter of Chris and Alesha Hjelmgren of Mason City, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at her home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Victory in Christ Church, 604 23rd St. S.W., Mason City. The Rev. Larry Day will officiate. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com. Michael Scott “Mike” Bailey
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 Pennsylvania Ave. South, Mason City, with Pastor Keith Scott officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church. Michael Scott Bailey was born on February 17, 1959, in Mason City, the son of Douglas and Ruth (Barlow) Bailey. He was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the Wesley United Methodist Church. Mike received his education in the Mason City public school system, graduating from Mason City High School. Mike also graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City with a degree in law enforcement. Mike was a security guard for Pinkerton Company at Mercy Medical Center-West Campus in Mason City, before enrolling at Kaplan University, earning a degree in computer repair. Mike continued in the security field as a security guard at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City for 12 years, retiring due to ill health. Mike loved and enjoyed his dogs, watching mystery and action videos, and also enjoyed being in the Boy Scouts and being an assistant scoutmaster in Mason City. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. Left to cherish his memory are his father, Douglas Bailey of Mason City; his siblings, Kathy (Derwood) Foster of Waukee, Kris (Dave) Wittenberg of Rochester, Minnesota, and Steve (Kim) Bailey of Clive; his sister-in-law, Kim Bailey of West Des Moines; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Bailey and a brother, Gary Bailey Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. Gwen Koehler
Funeral services for Gwen Koehler will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Gwendolyn Joanne Puhrmann Koehler was born November 13, 1930, in Charles City, the daughter of William J. and Fyrne (Hodgdon) Puhrmann. Gwen received her education in Charles City, graduating from Charles City High School in 1948. On March 11, 1950, she was united in marriage to Merlyn Koehler in Charles City. The couple made their home in rural Charles City where they raised their family and farmed side by side their entire married life. Gwen also worked as a secretary at various places in Charles City including Oliver Corp. for five years and the Floyd County Extension Service for three years. She was a member of West St. Charles United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was the Sunday School Superintendent for several years. Gwen was active in the West St. Charles Homemakers, Friendly Birthday Club, 500 Card Club and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed knitting and embroidery. Living family members include her two sons: Gary (Susan) Koehler of Rochester, Minnesota and Wayne (Lisa) Koehler of Charles City; three grandsons: Michael of Mason City, Nicholas and Alex both of Charles City; along with nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merlyn; and her brother, Bradley Puhrmann. 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. Ronald “Ron” Fiser CHARLES CITY — Ronald “Ron” Fiser, 62, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Ron Fiser will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in the Social Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a scriptural prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church one 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. Shirley Thompson FOREST CITY — Shirley Thompson, 77, of Forest City, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Clifford W. Curtis Rowan — Clifford W. Curtis, 73, of Rowan, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home in Rowan. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond, with Father Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 29, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E, Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at the church Tuesday. A public wake service and time of sharing will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family or to the donor’s choice. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Gene Krominga TITONKA — Gene Krominga, 88, of Titonka died Friday, July 26, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka with the Rev. Todd Hartsock officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Titonka, 515-928-2735, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Ruperto E. “Bert” Calaway
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Band Shell in East Park at 1 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013. Bert’s family will host a potluck barbecue in East Park following the service. Ruperto Eugene Calaway was born on October 27, 1977, in Iowa City, the son of Norman Calaway and Susan (Bergdale) Teeter. Bert’s greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends, his nephew Anthony held a special place in his heart and Bert regarded him as his own son. He also enjoyed his cats, listening to music, and cars. Those grateful in sharing in his life are his parents, Norman Calaway and Sue Teeter; siblings, Don Terrell, Ika, Norman Jr., Douglas, Kayla, Anthony, Nicole, Jared, Soleman, Brandon, Thadeus, Dustin, Domingo, Cristy Jo, Wyona, and Deric; his many nieces and nephews and a host of extended relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and seven aunts and uncles. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Linus H. Brincks Mason City — Linus H. Brincks, 80, Mason City, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. Delbert and Mary Lou Laudner ROCKFORD — A graveside service for Delbert and Mary Lou Laudner both of El Cajon, California, will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Father Neil Manternach will officiate. There will be military honors. Mary Lou died on Nov. 24, 2012, and her body was cremated. Delbert died on Jan. 23, 2013, and his body also was cremated. Their remains will be buried together. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com. Posted on 28 July 2013 Frieda C. (Gruis) Schlichting MESERVEY — Frieda C. (Gruis) Schlichting, 97, formerly of Meservey, died July 26, 2013, at the Commons on Marice in Eagan, Minneapolis Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Andrews Funeral, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Linus H. Brincks
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Epiphany Parish-St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City. Interment will follow in the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth. A public visitation will be held Tuesday evening, July 30, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., a Rosary, led by the Knights of Columbus, will be recited at 5 p.m. The family will continue to greet friends Wednesday morning at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Linus’ name in care of his family. Linus Herman Brincks was born on October 21, 1932, in Festina, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Schwaman) Brincks. He was one of nine children. On June 11, 1960, he was united in marriage to Joann Langreck. Together they would be blessed with four daughters. For many years, Linus and Joann lived on the family farm just outside of New Hampton in Jerico where they lived and raised their family. After retiring from farming in 1985 he and Joann moved to Plymouth where they soon opened and began operating LJB Cleaning Services. Over the years Linus also kept busy working as the building and grounds-keeper for St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Plymouth and as a farm hand. Linus was always willing to lend a helping hand and will be remembered for his sense of humor. In his free time he cherished spending time with his family as well as tending to his vegetable and flower gardens, playing cards and reading a good book. He was a former member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Plymouth, a current member of Epiphany Parish, and a Third Degree Knight of Columbus. Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Joann; daughters, Brenda Brincks, New Hampton, Laura Brincks, Reed Springs, Missouri, Cynthia (Bruce) Knoll, New Hampton, and Theresa Brincks, Plymouth; grandchildren, Michael and Stacey Knoll; and sisters, Theckla (Vern) Hackman, San Diego, California, and Joann (James) Laures, New Hampton. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Francis, Jerome, Guido, Margaret, Bernadette and Loretta. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Clifford W. Curtis Rowan, Iowa — Clifford W. Curtis, age 73, of Rowan, Iowa, died peacefully, Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home in Rowan, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond. Father Nils Hernandez will be officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond. Visitation will be today, Monday, July 29, from 5 until 7 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the family or the donor’s choice. Clifford Wayne Curtis, the son of Charles and Minerva (Warne) Curtis, was born May 10, 1940, in Fairmont, Minneapolis He attended Burt, Iowa, schools and graduated from Burt High School with the class of 1959. He was united in marriage to Beverly Diers on December 20, 1960, in Alexandria, Virginia. The couple raised their family in the Lakota and West Bend areas as Cliff worked as a farmhand. He began driving truck for Michaelson Trucking of Mason City, Iowa, which brought the family to Rowan in 1974. Clifford commenced his career as a truck driver with Michaelson Trucking of Mason City, Iowa, and continued driving semis for Decker Transport of Fort Dodge, Iowa, after they acquired the company. He eventually retired from the profession in 2008. Cliff was a very social man who could easily strike up a conversation with both friends and acquaintances. He truly never met a stranger. If you had the privilege of meeting him on one of his life journeys, before long his warm and friendly demeanor captured your attention and in time you were like “old friends.” After retiring from life as a truck driver, Cliff worked at the Rowan and Dows Co-op. In more recent times he enjoyed delivering cars throughout the countryside for Fred Hoiberg’s Dealership in Clarion, Iowa. Clifford had a lifelong love of sports. In his early adult years he had played softball and basketball in various adult leagues in the Rowan and Dows areas. He was NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching football. He and Bev were die-hard fans of their children’s various extra-curricular activities and in more recent years they could be seen sitting in the bleachers and auditorium seats at as many of their grandchildren’s games and activities as they could make. Cliff not only looked forward to cheering them all on, but his outgoing and friendly character would once again captivate those around him as he would visit with others and build many new friendships. Clifford was very much a family man and enjoyed his roles as husband, father and grandpa. He loved classic country music, old Westerns on TV and fishing. He looked forward to fishing excursions to Minnesota with his brother, Dallas. He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Cliff, or “Curly,” as he was known on the highways and by-ways during his trucking years, will be remembered by all who knew him as a gentleman who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, including family, friends, fellowship and fun. He will be missed for his friendly smile, warm welcoming hello, and concern for well-being of others, and that magnetic smile and the twinkle in his eyes. His memory will be cherished in the hearts and minds of his and their families: daughter Donna Bruns of Crystal Lake, Iowa, (fiancee’ James Erickson), Dows, Iowa, and Donna’s children, Jeconiah, Elijah Bruns, Crystal Lake and Alisia Bruns, Ventura; daughter, Terri Curtis (Larry Heaberlin) Rowan, Iowa, and their children, Cody, Iowa City, Iowa, Megan, Dows, Iowa, and Tanner and Logan Heaberin, Rowan, Iowa; daughter, Valeria (Rod) Nelson, Renwick, Iowa, and their children Dylan, Alex, Andy Cole Nelson, all of Renwick,son, Spencer (Laura) Curtis, Grimes, Iowa, and their children, Owen and Olivia, both of Grimes,; and a son, Wesley (Kate) Curtis, North Liberty, Iowa, and their son, Brycen Curtis, North Liberty, Iowa; also Cliff’s siblings, Audrey (Dennis) Johnson, Lincoln,Neb.; Dallas (Kathy) Curtis, New Richmond, Wis.; Marsha Blau and companion, Klemme, Iowa, Jim Curtis, Algona, Iowa, Charlene (Ron) Baas Clarion, Iowa, Cheryl Blau (Danny) Fouarge, Algona, Iowa, and David Curtis, Algona, Iowa. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and countless friends. He was preceded by his parents; his wife, Beverly Curtis, on November 18, 2009; his in-laws, Clarence and Elda (Jandl) Diers; infant brother, Charles Curtis; a sister Marlys Nelson; niece, Nicole Baas; and sister- in-law, Cheri Curtis. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474. Shirley Thompson
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 31st, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be in Grant Cemetery near Woden. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa. Shirley Thompson, the daughter of Elwin and Hazel (Ross) Brown, was born October 16, 1935, at Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. She graduated from high school in Nova Scotia and continued her education at a secretary school. Shirley then worked for the U.S. Army as a secretary in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, where she met her future husband, Carroll Hanna. On September 24, 1955, she was married to Carroll in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Following Carroll’s honorable discharge they moved to Iowa, settling on a farm near Woden where they farmed and raised their four children. On September 18, 1981, Carroll passed away. Shirley continued to live on the farm and went back to school at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She then worked at the Winnebago County Courthouse until her retirement. On December 3, 1988, she was married to Gerald Thompson. They made their home in Forest City. Shirley enjoyed spending time with family and friends, quilting, gardening, knitting and crocheting. She especially enjoyed traveling, which included trips to visit her children and grandchildren as well as many trips to various parts of the world. Shirley was an active former member of Grant Lutheran Church in rural Woden, serving as Church Council Treasurer, WELCA, secretary/treasurer of her circle, church organist and Sunday school teacher. She also belonged to a neighborhood group called KYN (Know Your Neighbor). Shirley later became a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner and LWML. She is survived by her husband, Gerald, of Forest City; four children, Douglas Hanna of Forest City, Diane (John) Pietig of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Michael (Colleen) Hanna of Rochester, Minneapolis, and Scott (Jennifer) Hanna of Frisco, Texas; nine grandchildren, Abbey Hanna, Nicole Hanna, Joseph Hanna, Nicholas Hanna, Andrew Hanna, Courtney Hanna, Jack Pietig, Lindsey Hanna and Jared Hanna; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lois Vallieres of Ottawa, Ontario. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Carroll, and brothers, Weldon and Wayne. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 305 N. Clark St., Forest City, IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Posted on 29 July 2013 Charles L. Wilson Nora Springs — Charles L. Wilson, 79, Nora Springs, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Forrest “Bud” McGregor Buffalo Center — Forrest “Bud” McGregor, 96, of Buffalo Center, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 30, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at the Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka with the Rev. Dr. Perry DeGroot officiating. Burial will be in the Ramsey Reformed Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services, Titonka, 515-928-2735, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Douglas Lee Card Hampton — Douglas Lee Card, 60, of Hampton, Iowa, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at his home in Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 2, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with Pastor David Koenigsberg officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 1, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Douglas’ family for future disbursement. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Elmer A. Sweers BRITT — Elmer A. Sweers, 84, of Britt, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services for Elmer Sweers will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 707 Fourth St. S.W., in Britt, with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation for Elmer Sweers will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 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, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Larris R. Larsen
He was born May 11, 1951, in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of Oren and Elizabeth (Arne) Larsen. He married Jaculin DiMarco on July 24, 1970, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa. Larris graduated from Clear Lake High School in Clear Lake, Iowa in 1969. Following high school he attended North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa, and graduated in 1972. In 1995, he graduated from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa with a master’s degree in business administration. He is survived by his wife, Jaculin (DiMarco) of 43 years; two sons, Cory (Jennifer) Larsen of Silvis, Illinois, and Todd (Jessica) Larsen of Hiawatha, Iowa; two grandchildren, Bella and Jack Larsen of Hiawatha, and his mother, Elizabeth Larsen of Alva, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Oren Larsen in 2000, and one brother, Loren Larsen in 2011. According to his wishes, his body will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www. EighnerFuneralHomes. com. Arlet Nelson Rokke Belmond — Arlet Nelson Rokke, 94, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral services for Arlet will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Andrews Funeral Homes 516 First St. S.E., Belmond. The Rev. James Harbaugh will officiate. Immediately after the service, a funeral procession will depart to the Round Prairie Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota, for a public graveside service at North Round Prairie Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the church for the procession that will leave at 12:30 p.m. to go to the North Round Prairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home, and continue one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral arrangements are by Andrews Funeral Homes Belmond, 641-444-4474. Orval Lee Henderson Orval Lee Henderson, 78, passed from this life on January 19, 2013. Orval was born on September 9, 1934, to Duncan and Edith (Smith). He was the sixth of nine children. Their home was in Winterset, Iowa, where they farmed until relocating to their farm near Dumont, Iowa. Orval had many fond memories of his childhood home, in Winterset,particularly, sliding down the long sloping hills in the winter on make shift sleds. Orval graduated from Dumont high school. He met his future wife when she rode to the farm on horseback, delivering dinner to her family members. As was common then, neighbors assisted each other during the harvesting season. Upon seeing Beverly Hudson, he said to himself, “I am going to marry her someday.” Less than two years passed when they married. He spent their marriage as in love with his bride as he was that first moment. The couple farmed in Dougherty, then Nora Springs, settling in Rudd, where they purchased a small farm. Orval also worked at Armour, until retirement in 1996. Beverly was a baptized Jehovah’s Witness, as was Orval’s mother. He looked forward to the visits from the faithful servants after Beverly’s death in May of 1996, until his own. Orval and Beverly were blessed with five children. The eldest, Diana, died as a toddler from an accidental injury. Surviving children and their spouses are: Kenneth and Jane (Bielefeld) of Floyd, Michael and Marilyn (Chrencik) of Orchard, James and Melinda (Miller) of Little Cedar, Sandra and Rich Onken of Orchard. Orval is survived by nine grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Orval was preceded in death by his parents: Duncan and Edith; his wife, Beverly; their daughter, Diana; his eight siblings: Russell, Emmett, Carl, Harold, Glenn, Hazel, Loran and Lucinda. Our family would like to thank the staff of the IOOF home in Mason City, for the personal attention and loving care they gave to Orval in his last weeks. Orval’s ashes will be buried Sunday, August 4th, at 2 p.m. at the West Fork Cemetery, south of Dougherty. The cemetery is located on Vine, one half mile south of 255th Street, west of Greene. Prayer will be offered by a member of the Kingdom Hall. Br. Robert Charles Ewald, C.S.C. June 20, 1932—July 28, 2013 Br. Robert Charles Ewald, C.S.C., 81, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, Indiana. He was born on June 20, 1932, in Adams, Minnesota, to Victor and Wilma (Carr) Ewald. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Charles City, Iowa, in June 1950. Br. Ewald was received into the Congregation of Holy Cross on Aug. 15, 1951, and made his First Profession of Vows on Aug. 16, 1952. He professed his Final Vows on Aug. 16, 1956. Br. Ewald celebrated his 60th anniversary of religious profession in 2012. Br. Ewald’s first assignment was to Holy Cross College in Washington, D.C. From 1959-1962, Br. Ewald assisted with maintenance projects at Moreau Seminary and St. Joseph Hall, both on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, before returning to Washington in the summer of 1962. When Holy Cross College closed in 1968, Br. Ewald moved to the Foreign Mission House, also in Washington. He served there until 1975, when he began assisting at Notre Dame High School for Boys in Niles, Illinois After studying at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois, from 1981-83, Br. Ewald spent a year working in patient care at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Indiana, before returning to Notre Dame High School in Illinois 1984 for three years. In 1987, Br. Ewald moved back to Moreau Seminary but also worked on projects at the Congregation’s retreat house in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Br. Ewald’s Wake will be 7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 30, at Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame, Ind. The Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, on Notre Dame’s campus. Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, Ind., is handling the arrangements. Br. Ewald’s parents, a brother, George, and a nephew, Andrew, are deceased. Surviving are a brother, Paul, Charles City, Iowa; two sisters, Mary Lang, Mason City, Iowa, and Cheryl Young, Des Moines, Iowa; and seven nieces and nephews, Susanne Young of Des Moines, Victor Young of Ankeny, Iowa, Melissa King of Ankeny, Stephanie Helston of New Jersey; John Lang of Altoona, Iowa, Stephen Lang of Colorado, and Debra Kranz of Mason City. Memorial contributions in support of the mission and ministries of the Congregation of Holy Cross can be made to: United States Province of Priests and Brothers, Office of Development, P.O. Box 765, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0765 or online at donate. holycrossusa.org. Posted on 30 July 2013 Keith D. Emhoff SHEFFIELD — Keith D. Emhoff, 70, of Sheffield, Iowa, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the First Grace Baptist Church, 404 E. Gilman St., Sheffiled, with the Rev. Ken Livingston officiating. Interment will take place in the Sheffield Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the First Grace Baptist Church. Memorials may be directed to the Keith Emhoff 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, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements; 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Larry Kinney Iowa Falls — Larry Kinney, 71, of Iowa Falls, died Monday evening, July 29, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Funeral services for Larry Kinney will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his wife: Marilyn Kinney, 1621 Ellis Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50156. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Donald O. Thompson Clear Lake — Donald O. Thompson, 86, Clear Lake, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels. com. Arlet Nelson Rokke
Funeral services for Arlet will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 2, at Andrews Funeral Homes, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, with the Reverend James Harbaugh officiating. Immediately following the service, a funeral procession will depart to the Round Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Glenville, Minn., one-half mile east of Interstate35 at Exit 2. Those wishing to attend the public graveside service can gather at the church at 12:30 p.m. and join the procession to the North Round Prairie Cemetery where the Reverend Douglas Rokke will officiate. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and continue one hour prior to the service. The family wishes, in lieu of flowers, that memorials be given to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa, 1730 28th St., West Des Moines, IA, 50266 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arlet Clarine Halvorson was born June 19, 1919, to Carl and Anna (Quam) Halvorson on the family farm west of Rake, Iowa. She was one of thirteen children. Arlet attended country school in Hebron Township, Kossuth County. Arlet worked in the Belmond area where she met Lyle Nelson. They were married on June 6, 1942, in Rake. This union was blessed with two sons, Curtis and Byron. Arlet and Lyle lived and worked in the Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota areas. Arlet was active in the farming operation and daily tasks. Arlet also waitressed in various restaurants in Albert Lea, Minn., spending more than 20 years at the Country Kitchen, where she enjoyed meeting and conversing with a wide range of individuals and the faithful customers. After Lyle’s death on October 25, 1980, Arlet continued to waitress and resided in Albert Lea. On August 19, 1989, Arlet was united in marriage to John Rokke at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They made their home in Belmond. They spent quality time together along with taking many trips, including traveling to Norway three times to visit John’s relatives. After John’s death in 2004, Arlet continued to live in her home in Belmond until November of 2011 when she moved to the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Arlet had a very strong faith and was active in the church, belonging to Bible study groups and various church committees. She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, reading, crosswords, ceramics, playing cards, and watching “Wheel of Fortune.” Arlet’s melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies and delicious meals were enjoyed by many. Arlet was very talented in the art of Norwegian Hardanger embroidery, which she lovingly shared with family and friends. Those left to cherish the love and memories of Arlet’s legacy are her sons Curtis Nelson and his wife Dale of Tyler, Texas; Byron and his wife Sue of Evans, Georgia; son-in-law Paul Wright of Clarksville, Tennesee; Paul (Charlotta) Rokke Belmond; Rev. Douglas (Randi Jo) Rokke of La Porte City, Iowa; grandchildren: Troy and his wife Diane, Eric and his wife Patricia, Sara and her husband Steve, Michelle and her husband Scott, Jennifer, Gina and her husband Steve, Jared, Jason, Martina and her husband Josh, Nelson and his wife Connie, and Kirsten; great-grandchildren Sarah and her husband Brian, Korey and Amy; Thomas, Kaitlyn, Lucas and Joseph; great- great-granddaughter Everleigh, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arlet is preceded in death by Lyle Nelson and John Rokke, parents Carl and Anna, and her 12 brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements by Andrews Funeral Homes Belmond, 641-444-4474. The Rev. Monsignor Thomas J. Ralph Dubuque — The Rev. Monsignor Thomas J. Ralph, 87 of Dubuque, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 16, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque. Complete arrangements are pending at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque.
Elmer A. Sweers
Funeral services for Elmer Sweers will be held on Thursday, August 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, 707 Fourth Street S.W., in Britt, with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation for Elmer Sweers will be held today, Wednesday, July 31, 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. Elmer Sweers was born August 9, 1928, to John and Sena (Smidt) Sweers on the family farm near Britt. Elmer attended country schools and began farming at age 14 when his father passed away. Elmer served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Elmer was united in marriage to Francine Erickson on September 27, 1953, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City. To this union, four children were born. Elmer and Francine raised their family on a farm, six miles west of Britt, before moving one and a half miles south west of Britt in 1970. Elmer and Francine moved to Britt in 1992, and Elmer retired from farming in 2000, but has helped farm every season since, up to, and including, planting this season. Elmer enjoyed golfing, playing cards, word search puzzles, bowling, pool, and fishing. Elmer was very meticulous about his lawn, and he and Francine always had a vegetable garden. Most of all, Elmer enjoyed the company of his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elmer was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Britt. He was also a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW, and previously a member of the Lions Club. Elmer is survived by his wife, Francine, of Britt; children: Ronald (Alesa) Sweers of Britt, Robert (Johnna) Sweers of Guttenberg, Debra (Jim) Madigan of Waseca, and Deanne (Dave) Ulrich of Cedar Falls; grandchildren: Drew (Krista) Sweers, Matt Sweers, Zachary (Kali) Sweers, Taylor (fiancé Mandy Kakac) Sweers, Kristen Sweers, Robby Sweers, Katelyn Madigan, Mandi Madigan, Maty Ulrich, Marissa Ulrich and Joseph Ulrich; great-grandchildren: Jayden Sweers, Mazie Sweers and Cora Sweers; siblings: Lucille DeWaard of Britt, Ben (Mary Rose) Sweers of Britt, Herman (Sally) Sweers of Britt, Janet (Clint) Moldenhauer of Forest City, and sister-in-law Margaret Sweers of Florida; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Elmer is preceded in death by his parents; sister Carrie (Clarence) Schaefer; brothers: Jake Sweers and Louie (Joan) Sweers; brother-in-law Adrian DeWaard. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt, IA 50423. 641-843-3839. www.ewingfh.com. Destiny Jaylynn Jean Hjelmgren
Online condolences may be left at www. Fullertonfh.com. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with a one- hour prior visitation today, Wednesday, July 31, at Victory in Christ Church, 604 23rd St. S.W., Mason City. Reverend Larry Day will be officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in care of the family. Destiny was born on January 25, 2011, to Chris and Alesha Hjelmgren in Mason City. She enjoyed watching “Finding Nemo” with her Mommy, Daddy, and Big Brother. She was really smart and easy going. She looked forward to being a big girl and learning new things. Destiny is survived by her parents; brother, Christopher James Hjelmgren Jr.; maternal grandmother, Jody Kay Sutton of Dubuque, Iowa; paternal grandmothers, Mary Bentley and Vicky Jensen both of Mason City; paternal grandfather Blaize Hjelmgren of Las Vegas, (Janea Sorenson of San Diego, California); maternal great-grandmother, Donna Jean Sutton of Maquoketa, Iowa; paternal great-grandparents, Dave and Audrey Hjelmgren of Saint Paul, Minnesota.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special family friends. She was welcomed into heaven by her maternal great-grandfather, James Sterling Sutton; maternal great-uncle and grandfather, James Daniel Sutton; great-aunt, Jean Peckles; and paternal great-grandmother, Margret Waldorf. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Charles L. Wilson
Per Charles’ wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Charles Wilson Memorial Fund in care of his wife Bette, 1664 Echo Avenue, Nora Springs, Iowa. Charles L. Wilson, son of Roy and Mae (Gallup) Wilson was born June 22, 1934, on the home in Rockford Township, Iowa. As a young adult, Charles moved to Idaho where he met the love of his life, Betty Nice and they were united in marriage in Filer, Idaho, on September 10, 1952. To this union, they would be blessed with five children, Regina, Roy, Janice, Rex and Charles Jr. Charles was a laborer working in Idaho before moving back to Iowa in 1958. He began working at Decker and Sons Meat Packing Plant, later known as Armour for many years, before taking an early retirement at the age of 50. Charles and Bette made their home in Nora Springs in 1964 where they have lived for over 49 years. Charles was an avid fisherman and camper. He loved making casino runs when possible and helped Bette tend to their garden. He is survived by his wife, Bette Wilson, Nora Springs; children, Regina DeMaris, Mason City, Roy (Lorie) Wilson, Rockford, and Janice (Kevin) Hochstein, Mason City; grandchildren, Robbie (Merideth) DeMaris, Nora Springs, Jamie (Bobbi) DeMaris, Mason City, Kellie DeMaris, Mason City, Shawn (Amber) Wilson, Mason City, Brandy (Terry) Woods, St. Ansgar, Iowa, Mindy Prazak, Mason City, Jeremiah (Krista) Prazak, Mason City and Daniel (Erin) Prazak, Gilbert, Minnesota; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, brothers, Larry (Norma) Wilson, Idaho, Don (Mary) Wilson, Rockwell, Paul (Sharon) Wilson, Crescent, Iowa, and his sisters, Marilyn Ingersoll, Mason City and Janice Sheldon, Clear Lake along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Rex and Charles Jr., brother, Junior, and his great-grandson, Riley. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 31 July 2013 |
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MANLY
— Betty Jean (Barker) Foster, also
affectionately known at “BJ,” 66, of
Casa Grande, Arizona, formerly of Manly,
died Monday, May 20, 2013, in Casa
Grande. 
MASON
CITY — Sandra L. Huber, 75, of Mason
City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City. 
STOCKTON,
ILLINOIS — Marguerite Hensel, 84, of
Stockton, Illinois, passed away on July
23, 2013, at Stockton Healthcare & Rehab
Center. 
FOREST
CITY — Morris J. Kluver, 84, of Forest
City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City. 
FOREST
CITY — Delores A. Nyhus, age 79, of
Forest City, Iowa, died at her home in
rural Forest City on Wednesday, July 24,
2013. 
BUFFALO
CENTER — Clarine O. Steinberg, 90, of
Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Wednesday,
July 24, 2013, from complications of
pneumonia at Palmer Lutheran Health
Center in West Union, Iowa. 
LELAND
— Edward A. Branstad, 89, of Leland,
died Friday, July 26, 2013, at
Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City, Iowa. 
CHARLES
CITY — Lois Thoman, 89, of Charles City,
died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the 9th
Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
CHARLES
CITY — Gwen Koehler, 82, of Charles
City, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at
the Floyd County Medical Center in
Charles City. 
FOREST
CITY — Shirley Thompson, 77, of Forest
City, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at
the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City, Iowa, surrounded by her
family. 
BRITT
— Elmer A. Sweers, 84, of Britt, passed
away Monday, July 29, 2013, at Hancock
County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
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