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Donald Bert Wickwire Mason City — Donald Bert Wickwire, 69, of Mason City died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Arrangements are pending at this time. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Connie Priske IOWA FALLS — Connie Priske, 57, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at her home in Iowa Falls. A celebration of life reception will be held on Friday, June 7, from 10:30 am to 2 p.m. at Maynes Grove Lodge, four miles south of Hampton on Highway 65. For more information and online condolences go to www.boekefuneralhomes.com. Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of arrangements. Rosalie M. Woodhouse
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams St., Mason City, with the Rev. Rodney Allers and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling concelebrating. Burial will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Rosalie M. Woodhouse Memorial Fund in care of her family, or to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Rosalie M. Woodhouse, daughter of the late Thomas and Regina Hogan Madden, was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Dougherty, Iowa. The family moved to Mason City where she attended St. Joseph School, graduating in 1936. On Nov. 5, 1937, she was united in marriage to Clay Woodhouse and to this union three children were born: Pat, Mike and Michelle. Rosalie shared her life with Clay for 50 years, spending most of their social time with five other local couples known as the “Terrible 10.” She was the last survivor of this group that witnessed great things, most notably the election of the first Catholic president where they called the White House the night of the election congratulating Mr. Kennedy. Family was very important to her. Rosalie and Clay traveled to Texas for many years, vacationing in the Valley. Rosalie persevered through her husband’s death in 1989 and continued traveling to Texas and made new friends and enjoyed family there as well. Rosalie first worked at Livdalen’s Candy Store where she learned to make candy and continued for years, always trying to make it for family and friends for the holidays. Quality was something she appreciated, working as a quality inspector at the pin factory and later changed jobs working at the long-standing Mason City retail stores of Lundberg’s and Bergo’s clothing stores in Mason City. She enjoyed people and wanted them to look their best, retiring at the age of 75. Rosalie was a woman who would never miss a beat. In 2002, at the age of 83, she traveled overseas with family to Istanbul, Turkey. Though she was never fond of history, she enjoyed new cultures and never missed an event or celebration there. She had the opportunity to see the world-renowned Blue Mosque and explored the Palaces of Sultans, but was more interested in shopping at the Grand Bazaar. In 2006, she traveled with family to the land of her heritage, Dublin, Ireland, visiting a pub or two for a whiskey and places such as the Book of Kells at Trinity University, asking, “Is this something religious?” and “Where’s the gift shop?” Her favorite thing in life was shopping. She could have been an Olympian shopper, getting the best deal. While visiting family in Dublin, her family had to run to catch their flight at the Amsterdam Airport because Rosalie was in the gift shop browsing. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, a member of Catholic Daughters of America, VFW Woman’s Auxiliary and was a Mercy volunteer for special projects in her advanced age. She also believed in doing her civic duties by volunteering for the Cerro Gordo County Commissions of Elections. Rosalie was always generous and thinking of others and was there for them in good times and bad. She maintained her dignity and continued to treat people respectfully until her passing. She had a great sense of humor and was always making people laugh. She will be missed by all. Rosalie is survived by her three children: Michelle (Steve) Bell, Rockwell, Mike (Karen) Woodhouse, Nora Springs and Pat (David) Schlader, Marble Rock; grandchildren, Ryan Schlader, Rochelle Arends, Ranada Eggena, Rachel Brafford, Jennifer Woodhouse, Sarah Hambrick, and Susan Yaws, Michaela Oktay, Thatcher and Coleman Bell; several great-grandchildren; brother, Tom (Eleanor) Madden, Mason City; sister, Jean (Joe) Bamrick, Rockwell; sister-in-law, Barb Madden, Kansas City; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clay; brothers, Russell, Raymond, John, and Joe Madden; and sister, Mary Floy. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.
Jack E. Bless Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Family suggests memorials to the Jack E. Bless Memorial Fund. Bless was born June 8, 1937, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Slagle) Bless. He graduated from Ventura High School, Ventura, in 1955. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany. Jack married Virginia “Ginni” Cash on Dec. 27, 1959, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, Iowa. He worked as a computer programmer in Cedar Rapids, North Iowa and in 1995 moved to Oklahoma City. Jack was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bow hunting and wood carving. He is survived by his wife, Ginni Bless, Oklahoma City; two children: David (Kiyon) Bless, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Michaela “Miki” (Dr. Richard) Backes, Saux Rapids, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Brianna Backes, Elly Backes and Emmi Backes; brothers-in-law, Mike (Nancy) Cash, Ventura, and Walter Cash, Clear Lake; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian, in 1983; and his brother, Art Bless. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa 641-357-2193. Colonialchapels.com. Shauna Kay Jones
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at First United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd. The Rev. Wendy Johannesen and the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse will be officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St S.E., Mason City. Shauna Jones was born on March 17, 1954, in Mason City to Edwin and Wava (Burgess) Bowers. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1972. Shauna loved music and played piano and was involved in band growing up. During her childhood she spent a lot of time in northern Minnesota fishing, swimming and enjoying the whole family. Shauna was very involved in the Rudd community, where she resided for the past 25 years. She was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, UMW Church Circle and Rudd Over-50 Club. Shauna was also a mentor for confirmation. On July 30, 1988, she was united in marriage to Steven Jones. Shauna worked as a pharmacy technician for Mercy Hospital of North Iowa for 33 years, until she could no longer work due to her battle with several kinds of cancer. Shauna’s interests included shopping, traveling to Branson, Minnesota, camping and sitting around the campfire with family and friends. She was a wonderful cook and was always willing to try new recipes. Shauna was an outgoing and caring person and acquired many friends from work and down by the river. The last few years of her life, Shauna enjoyed spending time on the river between Greene and Marble Rock with her husband, son, family and special river friends from Rudd and surrounding areas. She especially enjoyed floating on the pontoon. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Steven Jones; son, Gabe (Mellisa) Leach; brother, Russell (Cindy) Bowers; sister-in-law, Jody Anderson; grandchildren, Kaylee, Zoey, Dustin, and Tyler; great-granddaughter, Ellie; uncle, Roger Suby; nephews, Jason (Nicole) Bowers and Jason (Susan) Anderson; niece, Tami (Scott) Harris; special cousins, Mark (Coni) Suby, Collette Turner, Kirk (Val) Suby, and Jody Sellon; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Wava Bowers; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Fay Burgess; paternal grandparents, Fredriek and Gleneth Bowers; father-in-law, Russell Jones; grandmother-in-law, Viola Rasmusson; cousin, Gary Sellon; nephew, Joey Anderson; niece, Trisha Anderson; special aunt, Colleen Suby; and many other Bowers aunts and uncles. Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Donna Mae (Jaspers) Olsen
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 9, in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating. Visitation will be held in the chapel at First United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m., preceding funeral services. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, 11495 265th St., Mason City. Donna was born March 17, 1928, in Northwood, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Crippen) Jaspers. She moved to Mason City in the 1940s when she was in her 20s. Donna married Bob Olsen in 1951 at First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Donna nurtured her marriage, family, friends and all her relationships through her activities, hobbies and how she lived each day. She cherished her time spent with her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Donna was a member of First United Methodist Church. Donna is survived by her two daughters, Jan Shevik and husband, Gary of Rochester, and Nancy Ilbuga of Rochester; grandchildren, Melissa Sahlstrom and husband, Matt, Laurie Arnold and husband, Brian, Brett Shevik and fiancé, Amber, Jennifer Hemmer and husband, Brice, Errol Ilbuga, Erin Ilbuga, Bianca Ilbuga, Beau Ilbuga and Isabel Ilbuga; great-grandchildren, Bennett, Emma and Elliott Sahlstrom, Ava Arnold and Ari’Amora Reynolds; two brothers: Lowell Jaspers and Carl Jaspers Jr.; and one sister, IvaDene Pavlik Reindl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; parents; one sister and three brothers. Flowers may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. Memorials and condolences may be directed to Donna’s daughters, Jan Shevik, 2608 Westview Lane N.W., Rochester, MN 55901, or Nancy Ilbuga, 2104 Valkyrie Drive N.W., Rochester, MN 55901. Charlene Redinger Lake Mills — Charlene Redinger, 95, of Lake Mills, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Lake Mills Care Center. A memorial visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills. Private inurnment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa. Contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Mildred Ostrander FOREST CITY — Mildred Ostrander, 102, of Forest City, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at First Baptist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church. Mildred Evelyn Ostrander, the daughter of Martin and Emma (Isaacson) Borg, was born March 5, 1911, in Forest City. At an early age she moved to a farm east of Forest City. She attended Ellington No. 3 School and was a graduate of Forest City High School. She was baptized and became a member of First Baptist Church in Forest City in 1925. In her early years she was a Sunday School teacher, secretary of the Sunday School and taught bible school for several years. She took the Normal Training Course and taught rural school for six years. In 1935 she was married to Robert Ostrander of Thompson. The couple farmed in the Thompson and Buffalo Center area for many years. They moved to Forest City in 1984. Mildred was active in the farming operation and always kept a garden and did lots of canning. She raised chickens for the egg money. Her children remember her as being a “wonderful cook.” She taught herself how to play the piano. In December of 2009, she moved to the Titonka Care Center, where she made her home and made many new friends. She enjoyed living there. Mildred is survived by her children, Bonnie Gonzalez of Seattle, Washington, Mary Lee (Carlyle) Kiewiet of Forest City, Jon (Kathie) Ostrander of Thompson, and Gloria (Richard) Bachler of St. Charles, Missouri; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one waiting to join the family; and a sister, Arlys Hendrickson of Humboldt, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; brothers, Lennea, Albert, Orville and Kenyon; and sisters, Ruth, Verlyene and Gloria. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Steven D. Miller Correctionville — Steven D. Miller, age 57, of Correctionville, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013, at his residence of Correctionville. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church of Correctionville with the Rev. Sheryl K. Ashley officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at a later date. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Correctionville is in charge of arrangements. Steven D. Miller was born on Aug. 6, 1955, in Schaller, Iowa, to Mary Jane (Worthan) Miller and Ray Miller. He graduated from Eastwood High School in 1975. After high school, he went to VocRehab in Denison and then later graduated from Faribault Technical College of Fairbault, Minn., in 1976. Steven married Karlene (Boothby) on April 21, 2011. Steven was a father to two sons, Jacob (5/81) and Aaron (7/87). He enjoyed fishing, movies, visiting with his children and grandchildren, going for drives, the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Chiefs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Harvey and Blanche Miller and Sam Worthan. Steven is survived by his wife, Karlene of Correctionville, Iowa; sons, Jacob Miller and wife, Jade of Mason City, Iowa, and Aaron Miller and special friend, Nichole Marshall of Mason City; stepgrandchildren, Kevin Boothby and fiancée, Ashlee Averill of Spencer, Iowa, Katelynn and husband, Tyler Blasdel of Cambridge, England, Kelli and husband, Zachary Bremer of Barksdale AFB, LA; grandchildren, Raelle, and Carson Miller; siblings, Patricia Miller of Correctionville, Robert Miller and wife, Candy of Correctionville, Charles and wife, Kristy of Moville, Deborah and husband, Ron Bauder of South Sioux City, Nebraska; an aunt, Lorraine Roorda of Rock Valley, Iowa; and mother-in-law, Frances Dawson. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensenfh.com.
Mildred A. Woodley Rockwell — Mildred A. Woodley, 85, of Rockwell, Iowa, formally of Dougherty, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa. She was born April 2, 1928, in Aredale, Iowa, to Henry & Viola (Bamlett) Buttjer. Mildred attended Hansell and Sheffield schools. She was married June 26, 1945, in Nashua, Iowa, at the Little Brown Church to Darrell Woodley. Mildred was a dedicated farmwife, working alongside her husband and her son, Ray. She loved horses, especially her horse “Captain.” She also loved tending to her cats and calves. Mildred enjoyed going out to eat and watching her favorite TV programs, including “Walker Texas Ranger,” John Wayne and other various Westerns. She loved visiting with all of her friends, especially her best friends Pauline, Irene and Anita. Mildred’s favorite time of the year was Christmas. She enjoyed seeing all of the Christmas lights around the area. She loved spending time with her true family members who truly loved her to the end. Mildred is survived by her son Ray (Toni) Woodley of Rockwell, daughter Rita Ann Carlson of Britt, son David (Mary) Woodley of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, son Terry Woodley of El Paso, Texas, son Layton (Karen) Woodley of Alexander; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Darrell; three brothers: Earl, Rich and Raymond; and two sisters: Edith and Edna. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, Iowa. Burial will take place at the West Fork Cemetery in Rural Sheffield, Iowa. Pastor John Scherb will be officiating. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Adrian J. Olson FOREST CITY — Adrian J. Olson, 66, of Forest City, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at First Congregational Church in Forest City, with Pastor Joyce Schmidt officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Posted on 6 June 2013 Randy Roggeman
Randy was a friend of Bill’s for the past 10 years. He helped many others become friends of Bill’s during that time! He was employed at 3M in Knoxville at the time of his passing. Randy always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed by his friends, family, and co-workers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the home of Sue and Daryl Irving, 1308 160th Ave., Knoxville. A celebration of Randy’s life will also be held in Mason City at Little Chicago, 10 Second St. N.E., on Sunday, June 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. Randy is survived by his mother, Lucille Roggeman, Mason City; his sister, Karen Roggeman Sporaa (Don Lange) of Britt; and his brother, Michael Roggeman (Terry), Mason City. He is also survived by many friends and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, William Roggeman, and his brother, Harold Roggeman. Memorials/condolences may be sent to the family at 766 Fifth St. S.W., Apt No. 2, Britt, IA 50423, in care of Karen, or Bybee & Davis Funeral Home, Knoxville. Elizabeth (Betty) Bair Falls
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Cedar Rapids. The Rev. Bob David will officiate. Childcare will be provided. Internment will be in Webster City at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cedar Memorial funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Duard F. Perdue Swea City — Duard F. Perdue died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society, Estherville, at the age of 91. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Swea City, with Pastor Todd Hartsock officiating. Burial will be in Swea Township Cemetery, rural Swea City, with military honors conducted by the Seely-Walsh American Legion of Whittemore. His family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church on Monday. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. The Rev. Harlan A. Stenberg Clear Lake — The Rev. Harlan A. Stenberg, 91, Clear Lake, died Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2013, at the IOOF Home, Mason City. Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City. Messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Brian Clark Charles City — Brian Clark, 61, of Charles City, died Monday, June 3, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. 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. Posted on 7 June 2013 Shirley G. Kuhlers BELMOND — Shirley G. Kuhlers, 91, of Belmond, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral services for Shirley G. Kuhlers will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday June 10, at the Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond. Pastor David DeKuiper and Pastor Phil Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in the Immanuel Reformed Church cemetery. Visitation for Shirley G. Kuhlers will be held from 2 until 4 p.m., Sunday, June 9, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at he church on Monday. Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Mary Lou Ann Johnson Britt — Mary Lou Ann Johnson, 58, of Britt, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt. Services are pending with Ward Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. Ward Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, Colonial Chapel.com.
David Lee Williams Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 11, at St. Paul’s Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Rural Elma at 10:30 a.m. A committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m. in East Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Eldora. Friends may call one hour before services on Tuesday at the Church. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is in charge of the arrangements. Duane L. Thompson Belmond — Duane L. Thompson, 85, of Belmond, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Funeral Services are set for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, at the Belmond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cindy Morrison will officiate. Burial will be the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Tuesday. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Mary M. Reuter Mason City — Mary M. Reuter, 85, of Mason City, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Donald Bert Wickwire, Mason City — Donald Bert Wickwire, 69, of Mason City, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. The Rev. Rodney Allers will officiate. After the service, Donald will be cremated. A visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. Donald F. Serdahl MASON CITY — Donald F. Serdahl, 83, of Mason City, died Thursday, June 6, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, or the Donald Serdahl Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Posted on 8 June 2013 Kenneth “Kenny” Counsell
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill officiating. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with a Masonic Service by Osage Masonic Lodge 102 A.F. & A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main St., Suite 2, New Hampton, IA 50659. Kenny was born Feb. 9, 1918, in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the son of Harry and Edna (Angell) Counsell. He graduated from Osage High School and attended trade school in Chicago for one year. Kenny was a salesman for Rawleigh Products and McNess Products and delivered The Sunday Des Moines Register for many years. He was a member of the Conservation Club and Osage Masonic Lodge. Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing and coaching baseball and softball. His hobbies included vegetable and flower gardening. Kenny is survived by his brother, Virgil (Dottie) Counsell of Osage; eight nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Merlyn and Gene Counsell; and other relatives and friends. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, IA 50461, 641- 732-3706. Gerald “Gene” Perry
MASON CITY — Gerald “Gene” Perry passed away at the age of 86 on June 6, 2013, at Good Shepard Care Center, Mason City, surrounded by his family. Gene was born Sept. 30, 1926, to Fanny and Merrill Perry at Bellfountain, Iowa. Gene married Arlene Blakesmith in Atcheson, Kansas, and they were blessed with sons, Phil, Tom and Michael, and daughters, Krisandra, Karen and Susan. Gene retired from Massey Ferguson and spent many years employed in the outdoor advertising business. Gene enjoyed bowling, camping and spending time with family. Gene will be dearly remembered for his humor and his great stories. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Fanny and Merrill Perry; loving wife, Arlene; daughter, Susan; brothers Russell and Linford; sisters, Frances Allen and Erma Foster; and son-in-law, William Platts. Gene is survived by sons, Phil (Lois) Perry of Northwood, Tom and Michael Perry of Mason City; daughters, Krisandra (Tim) Becker of Waukon and Karen Platts of Lawrence, Kansas; as well as 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that Gene was blessed to come into contact with at Good Shepard and through Hospice care. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa, with Pastor Dale O’Connell officiating. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., Monday, June 10, at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Chariton Cemetery following services. Pallbearers are Tim Perry, Nathan Perry, Ben Logan, Michael Becker, Justin Platts, Tom Platts, Jake Perry and Jim Perry. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.FieldingFuneralHomes.com. Eileen D. Braner
Funeral services for Eileen D. Braner will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond. Pastor David DeKuiper will officiate. Burial will take place in the Immanuel Reformed Church cemetery. Visitation for Eileen D. Braner will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday June 14, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Eileen D., the daughter of Earl and Buelah Ruka of Goodnell, was born June 9, 1922, in Goodell. She attended country school and graduated from Goodell High School in 1939. Eileen was united in marriage to Donald Braner on Nov. 8, 1942. The couple made their home in Belmond where they would farm together and raise a family. They were blessed with two sons: Les and Randall. They farmed with Don’s dad until 1949, when his parents moved into Belmond. Eileen and Don then farmed from 1949 until 1981, when they moved into Belmond. They then farmed with son Les, until his passing in 2002. Eileen joined the Immanuel Reformed Church in 1943 and was active in the church. She was active in women’s group, was a Sunday school teacher, and the Junior Choir director for many years. Eileen was involved in Belmond serving congregate meals and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed helping out at the nursing home over the years. Eileen is survived by a son, Randall and wife, Vicki, of Cibolo,Texas; five grandsons: Joshua of Texas, Les Jr. and wife, Jaemi, of California, Michael and wife, Jodi, of California, Nathan of Iowa, Brandon of Iowa; three granddaughters: Colleen of Maryland, Ericka Ross and husband, Wayne, Lesly Stephens and husband, Chris; six great-grandchildren: Ashli, Kelli, Lucas, Erik, Colin and Rebecca; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Foley Braner; and numerous other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don in 2009; son, Leslie in 2002; brother, Clive; and sister, Evelyn. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Donald F. Serdahl
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, June 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, or the Donald Serdahl Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Donald was born April 14, 1930, in Waukon, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Gladys Serdahl. He attended Mason City High School. Don was united in marriage to Bessie Bull on Dec. 23, 1948. Don was a loving husband to Bess for 64 years. He was also a loving father of two children: Rick Serdahl of Topeka, Kan., and Debra Hinkle of Springfield, Missouri Don was a proud papa to five grandchildren: Ben Serdahl, Shane Serdahl, Kami Oster, Lyndi Hinkle and Evan Fenske; as well as three great-grandchildren: Lane Fenske, Mason Serdahl and Elijah Oster. Don was a heavy equipment operator for Lehigh Cement plant for 43 years before retiring in 1992. He lived for his family. Don enjoyed traveling across the country and spending time with friends and family in Branson, Missouri, at “Papa’s Little House.” Don is survived by his mother, Gladys Serdahl of Mason City, who is 103 years old; and his sister, Joyce Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Serdahl; and his mother-in-law, Rose Wright. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Alvin P. Lass HAMPTON, Virginia — Alvin P. Lass passed away on June 6, 2013. Born in Garner, Iowa, on June 9, 1918, he had been a resident of Hampton, Virginia, since 1961. On Sept. 9, 1942, he married his loving wife, Rita M Lorenz, in Duncan, Iowa. She preceded him in death after 55 years of marriage. Also predeceasing him were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Freda Merkle) Lass, and his sister, Mrs. Betty Lands, all of Mason City, Iowa. He is survived by his four children: Rodney Lass and his wife, Julia, of Center, Missouri, Diane Kirchner and her husband, Richard, of Harvard, Illinois, Donna Carter and her husband, Julian Padowicz, of Stamford, Connecticut, and Debra Lass of New York, New York Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and many dear nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish, the Knights of Columbus, the VFW, the American Legion and the BPOE, but his passions were his family and playing piano. Before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1941 and serving in the CBI Theater of Operations during World War II, he played piano in a local dance band, Ray’s Silver Moon, which entertained many at local venues around Northern Iowa. After serving his country, he returned to Iowa where he farmed for 15 years before moving to Hampton, Virginia, where he enjoyed a long career at NASA retiring in 1991. Having given up playing piano professionally when he began farming, he continued to delight all at the piano during family gatherings and practiced for as long as he could sit at the piano. The family will receive friends at 9 a.m., Friday, June 14, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., followed by entombment in Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Rose of Lima Parish, 2114 Bay Ave, Hampton, VA 23661, or Journeycare Hospice (www.journeycare.org), 405 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010 would be appreciated. R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669, 757-723-3191. Elgena Bunkofske HUMBOLDT — Elgena Bunkofske, 89, of Humboldt and formerly of Algona, died on June 7, 2013, at the Humboldt North Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon with the Rev. LeRoy Perkins officiating. The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Glenn Heitz CHARLES CITY — Glenn Heitz, 94, of Charles City, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services to honor the life of Glenn Heitz will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Martha Bennett of West Saint Charles United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in West Saint Charles Cemetery, rural Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service. Glenn Cecil Heitz was born Feb. 7, 1919, in Floyd County, the son of George and Amanda (Theilke) Heitz. He attended country school and graduated from Charles City High School at the age of 16. A farmer by trade, he considered it a privilege to be able to tend the soil. Glenn treasured the written word and will be remembered for the volumes of the journal he started at age 19 and continued daily until 2013. This documented the lives of his family, his community and his world. His marriage to Gladys “Darlene” Baxter on March 20, 1949, became the main topic of the remaining chapters of his life. Added to the story were their children: Carol, Virgil, Randall and Jeanine. Raised to believe in hard work and sharing the talents he’d been given, Glenn included many community projects in the pages of his life. Of upmost importance was sharing his strong Christian values with his church family at West St. Charles United Methodist Church. A page from his diary is quoted at the Floyd County Fossil Prairie Center as part of a teaching exhibit that he contributed to. As secretary and member of the St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department for more than 30 years, rural fires and monthly meetings were recorded. After retiring, Darlene and Glenn worked as a team to become Master Gardeners and were instrumental in creating the Farmer’s Market in Charles City. They supplied garden produce and baked goods until 2012. He mended books at the Charles City Library, delivered Meals on Wheels, called bingo at Cedar Health nursing home, loved the challenges of a new woodworking project, joined in community Bible studies and enjoyed singing in community choirs. Glenn was a 4-H leader and lifelong member of the Farm Bureau. Glenn is survived by his wife, Darlene Heitz of Charles City; three children: Carol (Bill) Schmidt of Rudd, Randall (Marilyn) Heitz and Jeanine (Joe) Tudor both of Charles City; nine grandchildren: Emily (Jim) Massey, Alyson (Aaron) Baltes, Derek (Carri) Heitz, Monica Heitz, Jessica (Stuart) Hall, Alex (Rosnee) Heitz, Amy Heitz, Eric Tudor and Aaron Tudor; five great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Linda Heitz of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and a sister, Velma (Donald) Schlick of Charles City. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Virgil Heitz; and two sisters: Lois Frankenfield and Lorraine Fox. Because of allergies, the family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to the family or to an organization of choice. 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. Dixie (Stickney) Cain Tampa, Florida — Dixie (Stickney) Cain, age 72, of Tampa, Florida, and formerly or Nora Springs, Iowa, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Hospice in Tampa. There is no visitation, her body was cremated. She will have a portion of her ashes sent back to Iowa to be buried by her parents, Jesse and Louise Stickney, at the Rudd Cemetery. She especially missed the springtime lilacs and will certainly have them now. Dixie was born March 2, 1941, in Nora Springs, attended and graduated from Nora Springs High School. She was united in marriage to Charles Cain and lived in Tampa, Florida She had a deep love for her church and grandchildren. She loved listening to old music and reading magazines regarding the olden days and topics on Mason City. She is survived by her husband, Charles; and two sons: Charlie and Jessie (Kathy) Cain; three grandchildren: Jasmine, Michael and Tabatha; one great-grandchild, Trey. Also surviving are a brother, Patrick (Bonnie) Stickney; sisters, Clara (Walt) Ingalls and Dianna (Spencer) Weaver; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Louise Stickney; brother Jesse Jr.; and one sister, Darlene. Shirley G. Kuhlers BELMOND — Shirley G. Kuhlers, age 91, of Belmond passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral services for Shirley G. Kuhlers will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday June 10, at the Immanuel Reformed Church east of Belmond. Pastor David DeKuiper and Pastor Phil Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in the Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery. Visitation for Shirley G. Kuhlers will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. today, Sunday, June 9, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Shirley, the daughter of John and Carolina “Lena” (Gartz) Halfpap, was born March 13, 1922, near Belmond. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Belmond High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Carl John Kuhlers on June 13, 1941, in Princeton, Missouri To this union three children were born: Terry, Wil and Penny. They farmed at several locations around Thornton, Meservey and for more than 50 years at the farm east of Belmond where she was born. They moved to the Belmond Community Apartments for several years before her move to the Belmond Rehabilitation Center. Carl and Shirley were married nearly 72 years. Shirley taught country school near Clarion before becoming a wife, mother and homemaker. Shirley had a passion for making rhinestone and beaded jewelry, and owned a gift shop, “The Little Showplace,” where she sold her creations and boxed cards. Shirley loved to remember family and friends with cards on their birthdays, and would often send multiple cards each day. Shirley had many interests including baking, sewing, gardening, canning and crocheting. She crocheted 13 three-foot-by-five-foot wall hangings of the Lord’s Prayer, besides tablecloths, doilies and afghans. One of Shirley’s greatest joys was playing music on the piano and organ. She accompanied the choir when she was in high school, and then played for other groups and church choirs throughout her life. Several church congregations were blessed with her faithful playing, including 50 years at Immanuel Reformed Church of rural Belmond, only missing one Sunday in all those years due to a hand injury. Shirley also accompanied services for numerous years at Goodell Methodist and Bethany Reformed churches in Belmond. She could play just about any music and could play many hymns and songs from memory, even in recent months. One of her favorite songs was: “You Are My Sunshine.” A handwritten note found among her things said, “I love my music with all my heart and soul. I play it when I’m happy or when I’m feeling low.” Shirley will be missed by her family and friends, and is survived by her husband, Carl, of Belmond, son Terry and his wife, Eileen, of Eagle River, Wisconsin, son Wil of Belmond, and daughter Penny Fitzgerald and husband, Jeff, of Newhall, Iowa, six grandsons: Todd, Matt, Jeff (Erin) Kuhlers of Lubbock, Texas, Keith (Mindy) Kuhlers of Hudson, South Dakota, Joel Fitzgerald of Elmwood Park, Illinois, and Paul Fitzgerald of Cedar Rapids. Other survivors include great-grandchildren Kaylee and Mia of Texas and Leighton of South Dakota; one sister, Ruth Pals of Belmond; one brother, Kenneth (Muriel) Halfpap of Belmond; sister-in-law Alvina Kuhlers of Belmond, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Marvyl Halfpap, Phyllis Boelman and Jessie Thayer. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Darlene M. Groe
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon and Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Inurnment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Mills. Memorial visitation will be on Monday, June 10, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Darlene Mae (Fosnes) Groe was born on Dec. 21, 1927, in Lake Mills, Iowa, to Amund and Sarah (Anderson) Fosnes. Darlene was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1945. The following year, Darlene married Adrian C. Saxerud on Sept. 1, 1946, in Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. From this union came her beloved sons, John Robert Saxerud and Wayne C. Saxerud. Unfortunately, Adrian passed away in 1979, but Darlene was blessed to find new love with Ronald O. Groe. They married on Sept. 5, 1981. Darlene loved being an integral part of the Lake Mills community. She was involved in the historical society, bridge clubs, church circles and the fine arts guild, among other activities and clubs she belonged to. Darlene loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a devoted Norwegian Lutheran through and through. In the words of Martin Luther, “simultaneously Saint and Sinner,” everything was black and white with no gray areas. Darlene was very serious about her Christianity and was also very serious about her humor, thus making her the woman we adored! Darlene is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Gayle Saxerud of San Jose, California; grandchildren, Erik Saxerud, Andrea Saxerud, Natalie Unruh, Mike Unruh, and Joey Unruh; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Saxerud of Prescott, Arizona; special nephews, Dennis “Deke” (Sue) Miller of Lake Mills, Iowa, and Ron (Jean) Miller of Joice, Iowa; along with many other extended relatives and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Adrian Saxerud; second husband, Ronald Groe; son, John Robert Saxerud; four sisters; and two brothers. Special thanks to all of Darlene’s caregivers who so lovingly allowed her to remain in her home, per her wishes: Veronica, Erma, Brenda and Willie, as well as Winnebago County Home Health Care staff, and Hospice of North Iowa staff and volunteers. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Ronald D. Bridges GARNER — Ronald D. Bridges, 76, of Garner, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services for Ron Bridges are pending at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt; www.ewingfh.com. Posted on 9 June 2013 Duane L. Thompson
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, Belmond. The Rev. Cindy Morrison will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be today, Monday, June 10, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at church Tuesday. The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Duane’s name consider the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or the donor’s choice. Duane was born Oct. 16, 1927, at Goldfield, Iowa, the son of Glen and Hazel (Thomason) Thompson. In 1943, the family moved to Belmond, and Duane graduated from Belmond High School in 1946. He worked at General Mills. In 1949, he married Dorothy TerHark and started farming on a farm southeast of Belmond, later known as the Belmond Hospital Farm. Duane farmed this farm continuously for the next 49 years. Duane and Dorothy had four children: Linda, Leland, Lynne and Leslie. Duane enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, dominoes and bird-watching, but his passion was fishing, and he made annual fishing trips to Canada for more than 60 years. Dorothy passed away in 1979, and in 1981 Duane married Norma Jean (Hopkey) Waage. Duane and Jean farmed together, spent winters in Arizona and Missouri, and made numerous fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada. Two of his favorite excursions were to Alaska, one by motor home and one by cruise. Duane is remembered by his family for being a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He life can be summed by his love of the four F’s: family, friends, farming and fishing — not necessarily in that order! Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Norma Jean; children, Linda (Dick) Kehrt, Clear Lake, Iowa, Leland (Cindy), Edgewater, Florida., Lynne (Sam) Karel, Gunterville, Alabama, Leslie “Buck” (Gayle), Belmond, Iowa; stepchildren, Wayne Waage, Belmond, Iowa, LaVonne Waage, McKinney, Texas, Nick (Brenda) Waage, West Des Moines, Iowa, Mitch (Deb) Waage, Belmond, Iowa; grandchildren, Chad (Roxanne) Kehrt, Noel (Stacey) Kehrt, Angie (Jon) Schaefer Bottomlee, Sara (Bruce) Kehrt Oberle, Missy Thompson (fiancé, Chris Peters), Whitney Thompson, (fiancé Zach Dahlgren), Brandon Thompson; step-grandchildren, Gene Waage, Beth Waage, Dustin Waage, Maggie Clausman, Neal Schneider, Amanda Schneider; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Darlene Dieger; sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Mason, Rosie (Paul) Hunt, Janet (Richard) Skiye; and a brother-in-law, Larry (Sharon) TerHark; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy; in-laws, Jake and Grace TerHark, and Ed and Gene Hopkey; brother, Don; sisters-in-law, Helen Thompson and Mary Thompson; brothers-in-law, Paul Dieger, Walt Mason, Duane Skiye, Gene TerHark and Jerry Hopkey. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474. Posted on 10 June 2013 by Marie Thompson
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ROCHESTER,
MINNESOTA — Donna Mae (Jaspers) Olsen,
85, of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday,
June 4, 2013, at Madonna Towers in
Rochester, Minnesota. 
OSAGE
— Kenneth “Kenny” Counsell, age 95, of
Osage, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at
the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care
Center in Osage. 
Sept.
30, 1926 to June 6, 2013 
BELMOND
— Eileen D. Braner, age 90, of Belmond,
passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at
1:34 p.m. at the Belmond Rehabilitation
Center. 
MASON
CITY — Donald F. Serdahl, 83, of Mason
City, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at
the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
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