Lula L. Hahn

MASON CITY — Lula L. Hahn, 87, of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at the IOOF Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at St. James Lutheran Church (Chapel), 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul C. Nelson and Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Interment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service.

Memorials may be directed to the Lula Hahn 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.

Duane Brunner

MARBLE ROCK — A graveside service for Duane Brunner, 63, of Marble Rock, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Marble Rock Public Library or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Box 84, Marble Rock, IA 50653.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Arlene Baker

FOREST CITY — Arlene Baker, 79, of Forest City, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services are pending at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Evelyn Jean Barkema

Olathe, Kansas — Evelyn Jean Barkema, age 93, passed away on June 4, 2013, at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kansas

Evelyn was born October 15, 1919, in Alexander, Iowa, to Minnie Bonte Schulte and Chris C. Schulte. She graduated from Alexander Consolidated High School in 1937 and from Iowa State University in 1941 with a B.S. Degree in Home Economics. After college, Evelyn taught in the Corning and Carroll, Iowa, high schools for several years.

During her years teaching, Evelyn began dating Foster D. Barkema on weekends and summer visits to Alexander. Evelyn and Foster were married on October 16, 1948, by her uncle George William Bonte of Bristow, Iowa.

Evelyn joined Foster on the farm he had rented, and during a snowstorm in March 1950, they moved to the farm several miles northeast of Alexander that would be their home for nearly 60 years.

Evelyn was an active participant in the growing farming operation, keeping the farm books and being on call during the busy seasons.

Evelyn was deeply committed to her family and many friends. She made family birthdays and holiday celebrations special events, and she was a faithful writer of letters and cards — by hand, by typewriter, and later by email. Evelyn also loved to bake, sew, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and she loved to be outdoors, tending to her large garden and many flower beds and mowing the big farmstead lawn.

Evelyn was a life-long member of the First Reformed Church of Alexander, where she served on numerous committees and taught Catechism and Sunday School classes for 25 years. She was also a charter member of the Alexander Women’s Club.

Evelyn and Foster spent the winter months of their retirement years in Mesa, Ariz., and they always looked forward to the arrival of spring and their return to their Iowa farm home. In November, 2006, she and Foster moved to an apartment in the Aberdeen Village retirement community in Olathe, Kansas.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother John Edward Schulte, sister Arlene Bier, and daughter Janelle Kay Barkema.

Evelyn is survived by her husband Foster, brother Calvin C. Schulte of Alexander, and son Alan, daughter-in-law Judi, and grandchildren Kyle and Karen, all of Lenexa, Kansas.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 8, at the First Reformed Church, 214 Brown Street, Alexander, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Hospice of North Iowa.

Leona M. Zacharda

St. Ansgar — Leona M. Zacharda, 81, of St. Ansgar, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at St. Ansgar United Methodist Church with the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in St. Ansgar Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www. schroederandsites.com.

Donald Bert Wickwire

Mason City — Donald Bert Wickwire, 69, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center of 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 Reverend Rodney Allers will be officiating.

After the service, Donald will be cremated.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City.

Don Wickwire was born on May 30, 1944, in Mason City to Donald and Leonne Wickwire. He attended Mason City High School. Don spent most of his life in the Mason City area, but had also lived in Buffalo Center, Iowa, Ottumwa, Iowa, and Tennessee. Don worked as a truck driver for several companies throughout his life. For enjoyment he liked to golf, play pool, and go bowling with his buddies. He also volunteered at the Senior Center in Mason City where he had served as a board member. He loved playing bingo and cards.

Above all else, Don loved spending time and playing with his grandchildren the most. He had a playful “grumpy old man” sense of sarcasm and humor that his family will truly miss.

Don is survived by eight children: Tina, Jim, David, Dawn, Dana, Shane, Diamond and Francis, 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and loyal dog companion Major.

Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com.

Juliana Lyman

Rochester, Minnesota — The funeral service for Juliana Lyman will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with Chaplin Lincoln Engleburt officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 11, at Macken Funeral Home and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lyman, 87, of Rochester, died Friday June 7, 2013, after battling cancer at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

Juliana was born October 31, 1925, in Ashland, Ohio, to Howard and Letha (Schear) Lee. She graduated from Clarion High School, Clarion, Iowa, in 1943. November 21, 1947, Juliana married Fred Lyman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. She worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone in Mason City, and Davenport, Iowa, retiring in 1977 while working in Decorah, Iowa.

She was a lifetime member of the Pioneer Club and is also a member of Olmsted United Methodist Church in Rochester. Juliana enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, bird watching, and reminiscing with her husband. She enjoyed family get-togethers, and Sunday morning coffee with her husband and son. Fred worked many years for Interstate Power Company.

Survivors include her husband Fred, son Ron (Linda) Lyman of Rochester; grandchildren Tammi (Steve) Mosing of Rochester, Jenni (DJ) Horman of Eyota, Minnesota, Kathi (Jeremy) Hildman of Rochester, Robert (Amy) Lyman of Edina, Minnesota; great grandchildren Abbie and Sophie Mosing; Emma and Carter Horman; Sybastyen, Tristyn, and Josiah Hildman.

Juliana is also survived by her two sisters, Marian Schurtz and Dorothea Miller both of Kansas City, Mo., nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials are suggested to Eagle Cancer Telethon, Mayo Cancer Research or Seasons Hospice.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

The Rev. Harlan A. Stenberg

Mason City — The Rev. Harlan A. Stenberg, 91, Clear Lake, died Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2013, at the IOOF Home, Mason City.

Memorial services are tentatively planned for 2 p.m., Friday, July 19, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Steve Hansen, Deacon Brent Hamilton of Grace, and the Rev. David Maxfield, nephew of Harlan.

A gathering for family and friends will be held the evening prior to services at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cedar Falls.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the music Key Board fund at Grace United Methodist.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

The full obituary and picture is posted on Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com.

Posted on 11 June 2013

Donald John Jones

Hampton — Donald John Jones, 85, of Hampton, died Monday in Hampton.

Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, June 12, at 1 p.m., at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor John Bryne will officiate.

Leona M. Zacharda

St. Ansgar — Leona M. Zacharda, 81, died on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial service will be held today, Wednesday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to service at the church today.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Leona , the daughter of Oliver and Viola (Jacobson) Cummings, was born April 25, 1932. She grew up on a farm in Mitchell County and was united in marriage to George Zacharda. To this union four children were born: Michael, Linda, Alan and Kathy. They raised their children in St Ansgar.

Leona was a stay-at- home mom until she decided to work for the St. Ansgar School System as a cook. After the children left home, she worked at the Senior Center as their cook for many years. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed all the friends she met there. It was a true fellowship with good food, cards, music and activities for all the Seniors.

Her four grandchildren were the lights of her life. She enjoyed spending time with them, going to activities, and especially birthdays and holidays as a family with lots of good food and fun.

When her health declined she lived in the Good Samaritan home in St. Ansgar where she also made lots of friends. Her sister Patricia would come everyday to have coffee and visit her. They had a very close relationship and loved to tease each other in a humorous kind of way.

Leona was a caring and loving person and will be missed by many

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sons, Michael and Alan.

Leona is survived by her daughters, Linda (Robert) Griffin of Denver, Iowa, and Kathy (Ron) Rezabek of Mason City, Iowa; grandchildren Heather (Charles) Warren of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Ryan Reeves (fiancé Ashley) of Davenport, Iowa, Lindsay Sanchez of Mason City and Brock Rezabek of Mason City, and step-great-grandson, Nicholas Warren of Cedar Falls; sisters Patricia Bublitz of St. Ansgar and Phyllis Schallock of Osage, Iowa.

Cecil Lou Jennings

IOWA FALLS — Cecil Lou Jennings, 87, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013.

A Memorial Service for Lou Jennings will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main Street, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 14, t the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls. Private family burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village, P.O. Box V, Clear Lake, IA 50428; the Friends Helping Friends fund c/o Faith in Action Board, Hardin County Community Services, 1215 Edgington Avenue, Suite 5, Eldora, IA 50627, or the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main Street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Marcele F. Ermer

Rockwell — Marcele F. Ermer, 89, of Rockwell, Iowa, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm Street, Rockwell, with the Rev. Rodney Allers as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, June 13, in the chapel at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwell from 5 until 7 p.m., with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.

Marcele was born on September 20, 1923, in Rockwell, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Kelley) Gallagher. She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Rockwell. After graduating, she worked for Doctor Fleming for several years.

She was united in marriage to Richard W. Ermer November 29, 1952. Together they lived on a farm in rural Rockwell, and raised three children. Marcele enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities, sewing, crocheting, shopping, and watching sports. Her favorite teams were Notre Dame, the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

In 1993, Marcele and Rich retired and moved into town. This was a happy day for Marcele since she never really liked sorting hogs or cattle. Family was always invited to their home, and would always gather there for holidays or special occasions.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Nancy (Ken) Winkler, State Center, Iowa, Anne (Jason) Nord, Ames, Iowa, and Rick (Leanne) Ermer, Garner, Iowa; grandchildren, Todd (Amanda), Tony (Sarah), and Tyler Rabey, Joe, Jimmy, and Jack Ermer, Taylor, and Anna Rood, Tyler, and Tanner Nord; great-grandchildren Aidan, and Peyton Rabey; brother Harold (Peggy) Gallagher, Hampton, Iowa, Tom (Dorothy) Gallagher, Rogers, Minnesota; and sisters Marilyn Johnson, New Hope, Minnesota, Cleone Silan, Woodland, California.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mag Gallagher; husband Richard Ermer, sister Mary Margaret Gallagher; brother-in-laws Gerald Johnson and Mike Silan.

Mary M. Reuter

Mason City — Mary M. Reuter, 85, of Mason City, Iowa, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Mary was born July 31, 1927 in Bellevue, Iowa. She worked at Mercy Medical Center as a nurse anesthetist for over 30 years.

Shortly following her retirement, Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, therefore she has graciously donated her body to the University of Iowa to aid in Parkinson’s research.

At this time there are no formal services planned, a private family graveside will be held at a future date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Mary is survived by her children, Joseph (Vicki) Reuter and Jane (Fred) Ogez, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Michael “Mike” Reuter, son, Thomas (Pam ) Reuter, and her parents.

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

Lula L. Hahn

MASON CITY — Lula L. Hahn, 87, of Mason City, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at the IOOF Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 12, at St. James Lutheran Church (Chapel), 1148 Fourth Street S.E., with Pastor Paul C. Nelson and Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Interment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service.

Memorials may be directed to the Lula Hahn memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Lula was born March 20, 1926, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Kassar and Agatha (Grekousie) Detsesere. She was raised in Mason City and attended Mason City Schools. Lu married Lowell R. Hahn on April 23, 1946, at the Greek Orthodox Church in Mason City.

Lu worked as a product demonstrator at Cash Wise Foods and Kmart (ladies apparel department) before her retirement in 1988.

Lu enjoyed volunteering at Harding Elementary as a Foster Grandparent and was named Foster Grandparent of the Year in April 2004. She also enjoyed baking, reading, crafts, having lunch with her many friends and working on photo albums for her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family — especially her grandchildren. Both her family and friends were very important to her.

She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church where she was active in Church Circle.

Lu is survived by her children: Jacob Hahn of Boulder, Colorado, Sandra Flugge and husband Daniel of Mason City, Michael Hahn and wife Bonnie of Fargo, North Dakota; seven grandchildren, Brian Hahn and wife Heather, Ryan Flugge and wife Jennifer, Rob Flugge and wife Teri, and Holly Flugge, Brenton Hahn, Katie Jo Hahn, and Michaela Hahn; two great- grandchildren, Trevan Flugge and Evan Gliwa; and special daughter-in-law: Helen Neibauer and husband Tom of Kensett, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Lowell in 1988; son: Charles Hahn; her parents; sister: Viola Wright; and daughter-in-law: Kasia Hahn.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Posted on 12 June 2013

 Dean Statzer
U.S. Army   WWII

Mason City — Dean Statzer, 86, Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A celebration of Dean’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Tom Dettmer officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Columbarium in Mason City, with full military honors conducted by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and by members of the Mason City Police Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Friday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

Dean Statzer was born on Feb. 11, 1927, in Mason City, the son of Everett and Ada (Dean) Statzer. He attended Mason City Community Schools.

He was inducted into the Army on April 18, 1945, at Ft. Snelling, Minnesota, and served his country honorably and faithfully in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II, in the 333rd Infantry Division, until his honorable discharge on April 8, 1947, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.

After his discharge he worked for a short time with Northwestern Cement Co. in Mason City.

Dean began his career with the Mason City Police Department in 1948, and was a patrol officer until his retirement in 1982. Dean also was a driver with the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels for many years.

He was united in marriage to Merle Larson on Oct. 1, 1950, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, hiking, walks, cross country skiing and traveling with his wife, Merle.

Dean had the privilege of going on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

He was a very active member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Mason City, was a former member of the church council and usher, and was baptized and confirmed at the church, was a member of San Juan Marne Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mason City, Iowa Police Officer’s Association, and volunteered at the Mason City Community Kitchen.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Merle Statzer of Mason City; two daughters: Beth (Charles) Enright of Mason City and Gwen (Jeff) Dawley of Bluffton; seven grandchildren: John Enright of Mason City, Bryan Enright of Cedar Rapids, Savannah Enright of California, Michael (Sarah) Dawley of Dorchester, Matthew Dawley and fiancé Kyli Byers of Decorah, Lynda Dawley and fiancé Casey Hovey of Cresco, and Randy (Sherry) Dawley of Burr Oak; four great-grandchildren: Danial, Blake, Ashley and Jacen Dawley; special nephew and niece, Kyle and Colleen Kasik and their children, Kendra and Camden, of Silver Springs, Maryland; special friends, Debra and Brian Bengtson-Ahrendt and their children, Jessie and David of Bloomington, Illinois; and his church family at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church; as well as many other special family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Harold and Earl; and three sisters: Elsie, Alma and Evelyn.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Linda K. Sachen

Mason City — Linda K. Sachen, 65, of Mason City died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mason City.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be left in Sachen’s name in care of Vonda Rush.

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

Ronald DeWayne Bridges

GARNER — Ronald DeWayne Bridges, 76, of Garner, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services for Ron Bridges will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the United Methodist Church, 707 Fourth St. S.W. in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating.

Following the ceremony there will be a potluck picnic for family and friends at the Lions Park shelter house in Britt.

Ron, the son of DeWayne (Pat) and LaVon (Olinger) Bridges was born June 2, 1937, in rural Dows, Iowa. He received his education in the Dows area.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life on June 12, 1954, falling just 5 days short of their 59th wedding anniversary. They started their life together on a farm near Dows. The vast majority of his life was spent looking through the windshield as an over-the-road semi driver and working in the construction industry doing everything from pounding nails, pouring concrete to running heavy equipment.

Ron was a very intelligent, gifted and talented man who not only enjoyed the challenge of figuring out what was wrong with whatever it was that broke down but the satisfaction of making it work like new again. This was done for family and friends alike.

He spent the last 13 years, until his health would no longer let him, working at Opportunity Village as a taxi bus driver. He was much more than that to the clients he served, treating them with the love and respect that was given back to him by each one of them in return.

In Ron’s younger years his hobbies steered more toward the adventures like racing semis and buses. In recent years he enjoyed restoring antique tractors and as always fixing things. The most important things in his life were his loving wife and family, supporting them no matter what. His grandchildren and especially his great-grandchildren were his angels here on earth.

Ron is survived by his wife of 59 years Darlene; his five children and their families: Michael (Ruth) Bridges of Garner, Ryan Bridges, Stephanie Willimon, Penny Morris; Danny Bridges of Dows, Roxanne Peterson, Danny Bridges Jr., Shawn Bridges, Samantha Bridges; Connie (Larry) Spieker of Forest City, Ashley Steffen, Nicholas Spieker; Blair Bridges of Garner; Calleen (Tom) Young of Duncan, Benjamin Mehmen, Nicholas Mehman, Gage Young; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, DeWayne (Pat) and LaVon Bridges; father and mother-in-law, Earnest and Esther Conrad; and son Barry Bridges.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Allan “Al” Dale Klinetop

Charles City — Allan “Al” Dale Klinetop, 93, of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The Rev. Paul Phillips from Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd will be officiating. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Cecil Leon Price

Hampton — Cecil Leon Price, 80, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at his home in Hampton.

Services will be held in the winter of 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Zapata, Texas. Burial will take place in the St. Joe’s Cemetery in Atkins, Ark.

James “Jack” Frascht

Charles City — James “Jack” Frascht, 84, of Charles City died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Jack Frascht will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday where the Knights of Columbus will lead the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

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.

Sara “Sally” Sykes

Hampton — Sara “Sally” Sykes, 94, of Hampton, died Tuesday, June 11, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, Iowa.

Deanna Neve Penland

Charles City — Deanna Neve Penland, 44, of Charles City, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Hospice Inpatient Unit, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

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 13 June 2013

Linda K. Sachen

Mason City — Linda K. Sachen, 65, of Mason City, died Tuesday, June 12, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4060 Fourth St. S.W., Mason City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Linda’s name in care of Vonda Rush.

Linda Kay Phares was born on Sept. 1, 1947, in Osmond, Neb., the daughter of Harold Earl Phares and Fae Elizabeth (Hashberger) Phares.

She is survived by her children, Reneé Rugg, Zearing, Iowa, Candy Hubberd, San Antonio, Texas, and Everett Awe, Mason City; grandchildren, Kystal Anne Awe, LeAnna Alexis Awe, Zachary Dean Awe, and Meagan Rose Hubberd; siblings, Bonnie Thurman, Evelyn Powell, Herbert Phares, and Ronald Phares; as well as her extended relatives and many friends.

Linda is preceded in death by her two husbands, Maalon “Mike” Sachen and Orville Dean Awe; her parents; maternal grandparents, John Thomas Hashberger and Jesse Hashberger; paternal grandparents, Amos Phares and Emily (Goodwin) Phares; and three sisters, Dorothy McMillan, Marjorie Oesterich and Margaret Feeny.

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

Delores A. Blau

Belmond — Delores A. Blau, age 79, of Belmond, most recently a resident of the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, died, Wednesday, June 12 , 2013, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond.

Funeral services are set for Monday, June 17, 10:30 a.m., at the First Reformed Church of Alexander. The Rev. Phillip Arnold will be officiating. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Sunday June 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Monday.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

 Marilyn Witte

Rockwell — Marilyn Witte, 82, of Rockwell, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Rockwell Nursing Home.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.

John E. Christensen

MASON CITY — John E. Christensen, 66, of McAllen, Texas, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in McAllen.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 15, in McAllen.

Ceballos Funeral Home, McAllen, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.

Helen H. Smidt

Mason City — Helen H. Smidt, 94, of Mason City, passed away at Heritage Care Center on Wednesday, June 13, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Miles Grismore of Faith Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Helen H. Smidt 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, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Posted on 14 June 2013

Craig Allen Porter

Lake Mills — Craig Allen Porter, 58, of Lake Mills, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont in Fairmont, Minnesota.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Visitation will be 4 until 8 p.m. Monday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Cremation will take place after the funeral service and inurnment will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Craig’s family suggest that memorials be given to the Winnebago County 4-H Program, Winnebago County Extension Office, 183 First Ave. E, Thompson, IA 50478.

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

Janell (Fish) Hinton

Storm Lake — Janell (Fish) Hinton passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City.

A visitation from 1:30 until 3 p.m. and Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. will be held in the chapel at the Ankeny Funeral Home on Saturday, June 22, 2013.

A second visitation will take place from 2 until 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Osage, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 25.

Janell was born on December 2, 1954, in Osage, Iowa, to Bob and Annabelle Fish. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated from Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

In 1982, Janell was united in marriage in Merle Hinton. She was employed by Mitchell County Memorial Hospital and as a self-employed bookkeeper in her husband’s business.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Fish; and mother-in-law, Jeannine Hinton.

Janell will be missed by her husband, Merle Hinton of Storm Lake; mother, Annabelle Fish of Osage; brother, Tom Fish (Cindy) of Ankeny; father-in-law, R.J. (Jerry) Hinton of Clarion; brother-in-laws, Mark Hinton (Connie) of Clarion, Mike Hinton (Elaine) of Columbia, Missouri; three nieces, and five nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in lieu of flowers: Merle Hinton, 1216 E. Milwaukee Ave., Storm Lake, IA 50588.

Barton (Bart) Brinkman

DOWS — Barton (Bart) Brinkman, age 48, of Dows died Thursday June 13, 2013 in Anoka, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, 515-571-3143, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Louis E. Gehrke

Iowa Falls — Louis E. Gehrke, 93, of Iowa Falls, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Louis E. Gehrke will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 806 Mill St., Alden. A time of visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be at the Alden Cemetery.

The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements; 641-648-2569

Mavis E. Nannenga

THORNTON — Mavis E. Nannenga, 80, of Thornton and Clear Lake, died Thursday June 13, 2013, at the Concord Care Cener in Garner.

Funeral services for Mavis E. Nannenga will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday June 18, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey. Pastor Rodney Meester will officiate. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City at 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Visitation for Mavis E. Nannenga will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday June 17, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour piror to services at the church on Tuesday.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Mary L. Grace

Mason City — Mary L. Grace, 59, of Mason City, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Jurgen S. “Jerry” DeBuhr

Ackley — Jurgen S. “Jerry” DeBuhr, 72, of Ackley, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Funeral services for Jurgen S. “Jerry” DeBuhr will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the United Methodist Church, 416 Hardin St., Ackley. A time of visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be at the Oak Wood Cemetery.

The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 641-847-2569.

Marilyn Witte

Rockwell — Marilyn Witte, 82, of Rockwell, Iowa, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Rockwell Nursing Home.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S. in Rockwell with the Rev. Rhea Evans officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Rockwell Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, at St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Joel Jung

Westminster, Colorado — Joel Jung, 48, of Westminster, Colo., formerly of Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his home.

Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Elsie E. Meyer

BELMOND — Elsie E. Meyer, 98, of Belmond, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Posted on 15 June 2013 by Marie Thompson