Craig Allen Porter

LAKE MILLS, Iowa — Craig Allen Porter, 58, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont in Fairmont, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer.

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

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450, 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.

Craig Allen Porter was born on April 24, 1955, in Seminole, Texas, to Stuart and Eva (Holstad) Porter. He was baptized in Hobbs, New Mexico, and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1973.

After graduation from high school he attended the diesel mechanics program at the Albert Lea Vocational Technical Institute. During this time he also began working at Larson Manufacturing in Lake Mills and was employed there until December 2010 when he was forced to retire due to ill health.

Craig was united in marriage to Gail Hoffmann on Oct. 25, 1986, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa. To this union two children were born: Caitlin and Nathan.

Craig was a man of many talents and interests. He was a 4-H leader in the Winnebago County Shooting Sports and Lego Robotics programs. He had a passion for history, especially the Civil War era. Traveling with the Lake Mills eighth-grade class to Washington, D.C., in April 2012 was a dream come true. Perseverance was a character trait Craig exemplified by achieving his black belt in Taekwondo in November 2010.

Craig is survived by his wife, Gail Hoffmann-Porter, and his children, Caitlin and Nathan Porter, all of Lake Mills, Iowa; his mother, Eva Haroldson, and stepfather, Milton Haroldson of Glenville, Minnesota; his mother-in-law, Sharon Hoffmann of Lake Mills, Iowa; sister, Cathy (Steve Bonine) Porter of Albert Lea, Minnesota; brother, Dennis Porter of Albert Lea, Minnesota; brother, David (Jean) Porter of Aztec, New Mexico; half-sister, Lori (Porter) Groat of Spokane, Washington; sister-in-law, Jean (David) Porter of Aztec, New Mexico; brothers-in-law, Mark (Ilene) Hoffmann of Nevada, Iowa; Paul (Kim) Hoffmann of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Gary (Kathy) Hoffmann of Mason City, Iowa; godchildren, Sandy (Nobles) Sortland of Rapid City, South Dakota; Daniel Nobles of Box Elder, South Dakota; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Craig was preceded in death by his father, Stuart Porter; maternal grandparents, John and Edith Holstad; paternal grandparents, Frank and Anna Porter; step-grandparents Arman and Gladys Haroldson; his father-in-law, Donald Hoffmann; and his best friend, Daniel Mittag.

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

Barton “Bart” Brinkman

DOWS — Barton “Bart” Brinkman, 48, of Dows died Thursday June 13, 2013, in Anoka, Minnesota

Funeral services for Bart Brinkman will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the United Methodist Church in Dows. Pastor Kalen Fristad will officiate.

Visitation for Bart Brinkman will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the United Methodist Church in Dows and will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows, is in charge of arrangements.

Dugger Funeral Home, 515-571-3143, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Gilbert “Skip” Fleming

CHARLES CITY — Gilbert “Skip” Fleming, 95, of Charles City, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Green Hills Retirement Community in Ames.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Adas Israel Synagogue, 620 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

Private graveside services were conducted in March at Elmwood Cemetery 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.

Helen H. Smidt

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

Funeral services will be held at 10:30a.m. on Monday, June 17, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with 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.

Helen was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Britt, Iowa, one of 15 children to Henry and Emily (Heerkes) Smidt. She graduated from Britt High School in 1935. She enjoyed helping her parents on the farm and took care of her mother in her later years. She enjoyed working outside, tending to her garden and yard. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Helen is survived by her sister, Geraldine Pitkin of Clear Lake; many nieces and nephews; and two sister-in-laws: Helen Smidt of Mason City and Dorothy Smidt of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Henry, Ole, Ann, Henry, Louie, Alice, Fanny, Emily, Hensman, Ben, Lena, Jenny and George Sr.

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

Mildred L. Armfield

LATIMER — Mildred L. Armfield, 91, of Latimer died Friday, June 14, 2013, Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services for Mildred L. Armfield will be held at 2 p.m. Monday June 17, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate. Burial will be in the Coulter Cemetery.

Visitation for Mildred L. Armfield will be held from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Monday at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, IA 50452, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Patricia A. Lennan

MASON CITY — Patricia A. Lennan, 83 of Mason City, died Saturday morning, June 15, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676.

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

Velma L. Jackson Ficken

A memorial celebration for Velma L. Jackson Ficken, 96, of Missouri, formerly of Mason City, who passed away April 13, 2013, will be held at Grace Evangelical Church, 440 N. Illinois St., Mason City, Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m.

Burial will follow in Rockwell Cemetery.

Pastor John Sheda will be officiating.

Delores A. Blau

Belmond, Iowa — Delores A. Blau, age 79, of Belmond, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond, Belmond, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m, Monday, June 17, at the First Reformed Church of Alexander, Alexander, Iowa. The Rev. Philip Arnold will be officiating. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Sunday, June 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 561 First Street S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at church Monday.

Memorials are suggested to cancer research, Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond, or the donor’s choice.

Delores Anna Grove was born on Oct. 20, 1933, at Clarion, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel and Anna (Wolfe) Grove. She attended Clarion Schools and was baptized in her home and later confirmed at the United Methodist Church of Clarion.

In her younger years she enjoyed roller skating and dancing. The roller rink is where she met the love of her life and future husband, Daryl B. Dorenkamp. Delores and Daryl were later married at New Hampton, Iowa, on Aug. 13, 1950. Their union was blessed with three children: Arnold, Daryl and Jacqueline. Daryl preceded Delores in death on Aug. 25, 1959.

She later married Clarence Blau on July 28, 1961. Clarence died on July 24, 1991.

Delores was a devoted wife, loving mother and nurturing grandma throughout her entire life. She relished each of these roles as if they were the only thing that mattered in her life, always putting the needs and wants of her family and friends before her own needs.

Her energies and ability to give of herself to others was boundless and unending. Even in the later days of her life she would always be more concerned about how everyone else was doing rather than focusing on the challenges she may have been battling.

In addition to providing for the needs of her family at home, she had worked alongside her husband mowing and maintaining the Alexander Cemetery, and they were custodians at the First Reformed Church of Alexander for a number years. Her kids remember her being their chief assistant and often times their fill-in as a paper carrier over the years when they were growing up.

Delores also had been employed at the Alexander Hatchery and did house cleaning in the area for a time. She was office manager at the Belmond Hospital for 20 years and did housekeeping at the Belmond Health Care Center (today’s Rehabilitation Center of Belmond) for 15 years prior to retiring in the early 2000s.

Delores enjoyed raising a large vegetable garden and strived hard to make it a weed-free garden.

She looked forward to babysitting her grandkids and attending many of their events and activities over the years. They will remember her “Grandma Blau” cookies, her wonderful potato salad, and of course, her famous goulash that she would whip up for them for numerous occasions or just because they looked forward to it.

Delores was always a caregiver to her family as they aged and battled health declines. She gave unselfishly of her time to attend to the needs of both her own and her husband’s families. She enjoyed family vacations and had done some traveling with her daughter Jacki’s family in later years.

She looked forward to visits and coffee time spent at the home of Herb and Laurie Becker with the two of them and friends. In more recent years she loved her time residing at the Belmond Community Apartments, where she expanded her friendships and loved to participate in daily coffee and conversation with her many neighbors there.

After moving to the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, she continued to look forward to the days ahead and all they had to offer. She loved to participate in the facility’s exercise classes, attend its church and prayer services, bingo and other activities and events.

During her time at the Care Center she enjoyed her fellow residents, and very much anticipated the fun and enjoyable comradery of the staff and her neighbors. She looked forward to her son-in-law, Kenny, coming in every day and checking the “homework” (puzzles) he encouraged her and her roommate to do. As her health deteriorated and she was hospitalized several times she continued to share her unique wit and warm personality with the staff who cared for her there.

When asked how she wished to be remembered by her family and friends, she simply stated, “I want to be remembered by my family and friends for how much I loved each of them!” She continued and referred to herself as “a hen with her wings spread wide as she protects and shares her love and nurturing with her brood of chicks.”

Those who had the privilege of crossing in the steps of her life journey will cherish her legacy and memory as a lady small in stature who had a heart many times larger than her being, as a “true friend” who was full of wit and humor and who had a strong faith and believed in the powers of prayer.

She will be missed for her warm smile and her unique and wonderful character.

She will be deeply missed by her son, Arnold (Christine) Dorenkamp, Hanlontown, Iowa; daughter, Jacqueline (Kenneth) Bock, Belmond, Iowa; and son, Daryl Dorenkamp, Grimes, Iowa; a sister, Sandy (Dave) Helland, Rochester, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Lucie Grove, Karnack, Texas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken (Sandy) Dorenkamp, Alexander, Iowa; grandchildren, Bryan (Ericka) Dorenkamp, Rochester, Minnesota, Amy Jo (Rick) Closner, Pine Island, Minnesota, Curtis (Tammy) Reno, Collin, Ohio, Michelle Johnson (and companion Jake Smith), Belmond, Iowa, Jennifer (Bob) Peffer, Bondurant, Iowa, Ashley (Mike) Ferguson, Marion, Iowa, Stephanie Bock, Belle Plaine, Iowa, Michael Bock, Ankeny, Iowa, Daniel Bock, Belmond, Iowa, Benjamin (Jenny) Dorenkamp, Granger, Iowa, Nicholas Dorenkamp (and companion Amber Weideman), Garner, Iowa, and Jeremy Dorenkamp, Lewisville, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daryl B. Dorenkamp; husband, Clarence Blau; and brother, Daniel M. Grove.

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

Mavis E. Nannenga

THORNTON — Mavis E. Nannenga, age 80, of Thornton and Clear Lake, passed away 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 officiae. 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 prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Mavis Elaine, the daughter of Emil and Alida Suntken Dorenkamp, was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Pleasant Township in Wright County, Iowa. She attended rural schools for a few years before transferring to Meservey Consolidated Schools, where Mavis graduated in 1950. After high school she worked at the Northwestern Bell Telephone in Mason City.

Mavis was united in marriage to Clarence M. Nannenga on Aug. 27, 1953. The couple farmed near Klemme until 1989 when son Randy started. They then farmed near Thornton until ill health forced Clarence to retire in 1993. Clarence passed away on April 5, 1995, and Mavis remained on the farm.

Mavis loved living and working on the farm. In later years she took great pride in caring for the lawn, garden and flowers. Mavis loved her grandchildren greatly. They were the special delight of her life.

Mavis is survived by four children: Marjorie Tannehill and husband, Ronald of Clear Lake, Dorothy DeSloover and husband, Robert of Hampton, Linda Groesbeck and husband, Bradley of Garner, Randall and wife, Deanna of Klemme; two stepchildren: Chad and Penny; seven grandchildren: Crystal, Jason, Ashley, Amy, Ethan, Bethany and Anastasia; four great-grandchildren: Cameron, Amelia, Madelyn and Jonas; and four step-grandchildren: Jordan, Zach, Summer and Autumn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; a son, David; and a granddaughter, April.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421, 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, Colorado, 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 16 June 2013

Mildred L. Armfield

LATIMER — Mildred L. Armfield, age 91, of Latimer passed away Friday June 14, 2013, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services for Mildred L. Armfield will be held at 2 p.m. today, Monday, June 17, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate. Burial will be in the Coulter Cemetery.

Visitation for Mildred L. Armfield will be held from 12:30 p.m. until service time today at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer.

Mildred Lucille, the daughter of Henry and Bertha VonGemmingen Raisch, was born Oct. 8, 1921, at Geneva, Iowa. She graduated from Geneva High School and Ellsworth College, where she obtained her teaching degree. Mildred taught in country school in rural Hampton.

In 1942, she married Norman Pedersen of Coulter, Iowa. They lived in Charleston, S.C., while Norman served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Following his service, they began many happy years farming in the Coulter area. Norman passed away in 1970.

A few years later, Mildred met and married Ken Armfield. They lived happily for the next 37 years in Latimer. Mildred and Ken were retired and enjoyed 20 years of winters traveling south, mostly in Arizona. Ken passed away in 2010.

Mildred was a member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church and Ken was a member of the U.C.C. in Latimer, so, they alternated attending the churches every other Sunday. She was always ready for a game of dominoes or cards. Mildred belonged to Wednesday Ladies Card Club, and always looked forward to the CAL Over 60s luncheons.

Mildred was one of eight children born to Henry and Bertha Raisch, with only Alice Pickens surviving. Also surviving are her daughters, Joy Winters of St. Joseph, Missouri, Jan Kramer and husband, Larry of Omaha, Nebraska; five grandchildren: Todd Winters (Stacy), Kristen Katzmann (Dave), Tammy Kramer, Braden Kramer (Meilin), Matt Winters (Jessica); six great-grandchildren: Jack and Avery, Alex and Lily, Keegin and Finley. Mildred is also survived by Kenneth Armfield’s daughters, Sharon, Diane and Audrey and their families.

She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Adele, Margaret and Dorothy; and three brothers: Arthur, Kenneth and Norman.

Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, IA 50452, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Rita Rasmussen

FOREST CITY — Rita Rasmussen, 87, of Forest City, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Catholic Community Hospice in Lenexa, Kan.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Mary L. Grace

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

Per Mary’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Wayne Cemetery, rural Riceville, Iowa, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating.

The family will greet friends from 4 until 7 p.m., today, Monday, June 24, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Online condolences may be left at ColonialChapels.com.

Mary L. Grace, daughter of Earl R. and Virginia (Kristiansen) Grace, was born Feb. 10, 1954, in Riceville, Iowa. Mary graduated with the Riceville High School Class of 1972 and continued her education at Wartburg College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1976.

She became a medical technologist after a one-year internship at a Waterloo hospital. Mary was employed at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa for 16 years before working with a traveling agency taking her from the east to the West Coast on assignment.

Following her time with the agency, she worked for Kadlec Hospital in Washington State before retiring due to her illness.

She was a lifetime member of the American Society of Clinical Pathology.

Her greatest passion was her career, traveling, and her yearly visit to Maui for the humpback whales’ annual birthing migration. She enjoyed piano, motorcycles and time with her family and friends.

She will be missed by her lifetime partner of 18 years, Suzanne Schmidt, Mason City; mother, Virginia Grace, Le Roy, Minnesota; sister, Laura (Carroll) Armstrong, Harmony, Minnesota, and brother, Doug (Janice) Grace, Rochester, Minnesota; special niece, Mary Beth (Tim) Ostrom and son, Graysen, Harmony, Minnesota; special cousin, Ernie (Karen) Schofield and daughter, Kristian, Riceville, Iowa; along with many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Earl R. Grace.

Mary was thankful for all the care and compassion she received from her health care providers.

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

Eileen Angela Burkhardt

CHARLES CITY — Eileen Angela Burkhardt, 94, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at her home.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City. Father Hajek will be officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

A wake will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture service followed by a rosary service today, Monday, June 17, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Those desiring to express their sympathy with a memorial may wish to consider Hospice of North Iowa.

Eileen Burkhardt was born on April 6, 1919, in Greene, Iowa, to Thomas Anthony and Edna Rose (Addison) Hagarty. She graduated from Floyd schools.

On Feb. 20, 1946, she was united in marriage to Frank Burkhardt. To this union were born a daughter and four sons. Frank and Eileen farmed in Clarksville, Floyd and settled on a farm outside Charles City.

In December 1987, Frank and Eileen retired to their home in Charles City where she lived until the time of her death. Throughout her life, Eileen worked at the Floyd telephone office, assisted priests with meals at Memorial Hospital, Waverly, Iowa, and was also employed at a canning factory in Waverly.

The occupation she held the longest was that of farm family homemaker. As a grandmother, Eileen loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Eileen was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church and of St. Catherine’s Circle and was a member of the General Guild. Eileen volunteered many years at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Eileen will be missed by all of those who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Mike (Jean) Burkhardt of Mankato, Minnesota, Dan (Julie) Burkhardt of Minnetrista, Minnesota, Jim (Carol) Burkhardt of Allison, Iowa, David (Diane) Burkhardt of Charles City, and Elaine (Bruce) Oimoen of Clear Lake; sister, Kathleen Lambert of Waterloo, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; caregivers, Sharon Bonwell, Jan Lovik, Lori Hoisington, Cassie Hoisington, Katie Eggers, Samantha Tabbert, Coleen Berhow, Jeri Sweet, Diane Bilharz, Jacque Hennick, and many more.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Jim, Burr, Louis and Leland Hagarty; sisters, Esther Smith, Leone Burkhardt, Agnes Harrington-Gaffney, Ruth Huffman, Ardith Ochs and Rita Rivers; and grandchild, Brian Burkhardt.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Iowa, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

William Rout Jr.

DOWS — William Rout Jr., 78, of Boone, formerly of Kanawha and Dows, died Saturday June 15, 2013, at the Eastern Star Care Center in Boone, Iowa.

Funeral services for William Rout will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Stan Watne will officiate. Burial will be in the Gault Cemetery north of Gault.

Visitation for William Rout Jr. will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday in Dows.

Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee St. in Dows is in charge of arrangements.

Dugger Funeral Home, 515-852-3143, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Harland C. Libersky

St. Ansgar — Harland C. Libersky, 92, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Memorial service will be on Wednesday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, with Jim Woody and the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

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

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

Terry “Tub” Groff

IOWA FALLS — Terry “Tub” Groff, 65, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1206 Cedar St., Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Ackley.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Memorials may be direct to the family in care of his sister: Sharon Kiroff, 909 Stevens St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel in charge of arrangements, 641-648-2569.

Erwin “Bud” Jass

ALDEN — Erwin “Bud” Jass, 88, of Alden, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

 Stella Suzanne Harris

CLEAR LAKE — Stella Suzanne Harris, Clear Lake, stillborn daughter of Brad and Molly (Finstad) Harris, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Services are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

Melvin Walter Weidemann

DOWS — Melvin Walter Weidemann, 68, of Dows, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Services will be announced once scheduled.

The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of arrangements; www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Posted on 17 June 2013

John D. Pappas Jr.
U.S.  Navy (1945-1947)

MASON CITY — John D. Pappas Jr., 85, of Mason City, died peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church officiating.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, June 18, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the John D. Pappas Jr. Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

John D. Pappas Jr. was born on Nov. 11, 1926, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Maude L. (Clifton) and John D. Pappas Sr.

He graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1945 and attended Fort Dodge Junior College. John entered the U.S. Navy on Nov. 2, 1945, and was discharged Nov. 2, 1947.

John married Rose M. Karasek on Aug. 14, 1949, at the First Baptist Church in Fort Dodge. They resided in St. Louis, Missouri, while John attended St. Louis College of Mortuary Science. He graduated in June of 1950, and worked for the Guenter Funeral Home in Fort Dodge. In September of 1952, he accepted a position as assistant director with Paul D. McCauley and Son Funeral Home in Mason City, Iowa.

Upon the death of Mr. McCauley, he became acting director of the firm for many years. During that time he served on the board of directors of the Iowa State Funeral Directors Association.

In September of 1960, John became an insurance agent in Mason City for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He received many honor club awards and trips with the company.

John adored his family and was very proud of his two granddaughters and their little dog Sam. He and Rose enjoyed traveling and took many bus tours, and particularly loved their annual trips to Branson, Missouri

John was a member of First Baptist Church, Mason City, serving on numerous church boards, Benevolence Masonic Lodge No. 145 AF & AM, past president of the Rock Falls Senior Citizens Club, and past member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association.

John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rose, of Mason City; son, Michael Pappas and wife, Lona, of Atlantic, Iowa; two granddaughters, Kellyn and Katie of Des Moines, Iowa.

John was preceded in death by his parents and son, Mark.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Florene L. Stolk

FOREST CITY — Florene L. Stolk, 98, of Forest City, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Burial will be at a later date in Lake Wilson, Minnesota

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., today, Monday, June 18, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St., Forest City, Iowa, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Florene (Flo) Loretta Stolk was born in Ceylon, Minnesota, on June 29, 1913, to Swedish immigrants Carl and Lucy (Hefinsky) Brandt. She was the oldest of three daughters. As a young girl, she and her sisters were separated and Flo was sent to live with a family near Lake Wilson, Minnesota

She was educated through the eighth grade and was trained to be a switchboard operator for the telephone company in Lake Wilson, Minnesota

In April of 1936, she married Vernon Fowser and they made their home in Lake Wilson. To this union was born one son, Robert Vernon. In June of 1940, Vernon died. Flo and her young son moved to Sherburn, Minnesota, in 1946 where she married Henry (Hank) Stolk. The family resided on a farm south of Sherburn until Hank’s death in 1959.

Flo then moved to Laurens, Iowa, where she worked as a bookkeeper at the Farmer’s Co-Op Elevator. In 1972, she moved to Forest City where she resided until her death.

She worked at Fowser’s Jewelry and always enjoyed meeting and visiting with customers. When Fowser’s Jewelry closed in 1987, she continued to “patrol” the streets and chat with people. The last three years of her life she was a resident of Forest Plaza.

Flo always enjoyed being with people. When she was on the farm in Sherburn, the coffee pot was always on and there were homemade goodies to share when friends and neighbors dropped in.

Her two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren were a source of joy to her and she treasured times with family.

She liked to crochet and made many beautiful afghans. Flo was always ready when friends invited her to go shopping or out for lunch. “I can always dust my furniture later,” she would say. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Minnesota and a member of the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Karen) of Ames, Iowa; granddaughter Amy (Rick) Grunhovd of Forest City and grandson Scott (Mary) Fowser of Ankeny, Iowa. She is also survived by her four great-grandchildren: Molly Grunhovd of Humboldt, Iowa; Alex Grunhovd of West Des Moines, Iowa; Ivy Grunhovd of Forest City and Madeline Fowser of Ankeny, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters, Gladys and Irene; her husband Vernon in 1940 and Henry in 1959.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Pat Maben

GARNER — Pat Maben, 67, of Garner, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

Services are pending at Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner, 641-923-2841.

Dorothy Arlene Low

Northwood — Dorothy Arlene Low, 88, Northwood, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Dorothy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., Northwood, with the Rev. Jerry Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

Dorothy was born on Oct. 14, 1923, in Otranto Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Matilda (Hanson) Gentz. She attended rural schools in Mitchell County.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Russell Low, and to this marriage five children were born: Arlene, Delbert, Arlen, Lonnie and Claire “Rocky.” After their marriage, Russell and Dorothy farmed for many years east of Northwood, and moved into Northwood in 1973.

Dorothy also worked at Carroll George and the Viking Restaurant in Northwood. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, watching her stories on TV, quilting and dancing with her friends at the Eagles Club in Albert Lea, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and going to her grandchildren’s ball games.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Northwood, and the Eagles Club in Albert Lea, Minnesota

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Arlene Meland and special friend, Gary Pregler of Asbury, Arlen (Ann) Low and Lonnie (Mary) Low of Northwood; her daughter-in-law, Connie Low of Northwood; 10 grandchildren: Jim (Brenda) Meland of Northwood, Deb (Dave) Schnack of Milford, Nebraska, Angie (Dave) Drews of Clinton, Scott Meland of Dewitt, Troy Low of Northwood, Tory (Travis) Meyer of Bolan, Tom Low and fiancé Britney Arendt of Northwood, Cory Low and special friend Amy of Byron, Minnesota, Britney and Shelby Low of Northwood; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson; as well as many other nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; two sons: Delbert Allen and Claire “Rocky” Low; four brothers: Art, William, Roy and Raymond Gentz; and two sisters, Florence Bottleman and Wilma Thompson.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Elsie I. Rockow-Schroeder

DOWS — Elsie I. Rockow-Schroeder, 87, of Dows, formerly of Garner died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 22, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Joyce Ardell McCready

Bolan — Joyce Ardell McCready, 81, of Bolan, died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton.

Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Schroeder & Sites Fuenral Home, St. Ansgar.

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

Carla Lowman

Clear Lake — Carla Lowman, 75, Clear Lake, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published on 18 June 2013

Elizabeth Jean Perau

St. Ansgar — Elizabeth Jean Perau, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral Services will be today, Wednesday, June 19, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery in Toeterville following the service.

Elizabeth was born January 21, 1924, in Union Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to Eddie and Ella (Haugen) Fossey. The family later moved to the Lyle, Minnesota, area where she was baptized and confirmed member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. She attended Gregg Country School and Lyle High School.

Elizabeth was united in marriage November 30, 1940, to Albin Perau in Osage by the Rev. Solem. They were on their way to the Little Brown Church in Nashua but could go no further because of a snow- storm. In 1944, Albin entered the U.S. Navy and served two and a half years in Idaho and Washington.

Upon their return, they made their home in St. Ansgar, where they lived their entire lives and raised their three children, Ronald, Bradley and Pamela. They were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

She was an active member of her church and community by participating in Deborah Circle, LWML, Friendship Club, quilting ladies, Chat and Stitch, and American Legion Auxiliary. Elizabeth also volunteered at the Good Samaritan Center and worked in the cafeteria at St. Ansgar Schools. Some of her favorite pastimes included playing bridge with friends, sewing, quilting, flower gardening, cleaning house, cooking and baking.

Elizabeth will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit. She loved being a mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and special friend to many. Those who knew her have fond memories of her welcoming home. She held tight to her faith in God and Jesus’ resurrection and wanted her family to do the same. John 3:16.

Survivors include daughter Pamela (Jim) Sampson of Lyle, Minnesota, sons Bradley (Rose) Perau of Urbandale, and Ronald (Lisbeth) Perau of Rifle, Colorado, grandchildren: Brandon (Heather) Sampson, Brian (Tatiana) Sampson, Kelsey (Jarrett) Korfhage, Melissa (Patrick) Quaid, Sarah (Ryan) Goins, Blaine (Bobbi) Perau, Eric (Lesa) Chesnut, Michael (Christina) Perau, Adam Perau, Nichole (Ben) Lunt; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albin, her parents: two brothers and sister-in-laws Donald (Rosemary) Fossey and Harold (Alice Louise) Fossey, and one granddaughter, Angelique Perau.

Blessed be her memory.

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

Agnes Lucille Rodemaker

Osage — Agnes Lucille Rodemaker, 91, of Osage, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Bryan Lagerstam and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Please note the change in visitation time from the initial obituary: Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Dann T. May

Mason City — Dann T. May, 77, of Mason City, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

A visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

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.

 Rose M. Austin

MASON CITY — Rose M. Austin, 83, of Mason City, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, June 21, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the church service.

Memorials may be directed to the Rose Austin 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.

Stella Suzanne Harris

Clear Lake — Stella Suzanne Harris, Clear Lake, Iowa, stillborn daughter of Brad and Molly (Finstad) Harris, was born Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday June 22, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, officiating.

Visitation will be Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. Family suggests memorials to Stella Suzanne Harris Memorial Fund.

Stella is survived by her parents Brad and Molly Harris, Clear Lake; her brothers Grayson Ray Harris and her twin brother Griffin Richard Harris; maternal grandparents Becky and Richard Finstad, Clear Lake; paternal grandparents Charleen and Paul Harris, Mason City; aunts and uncles John and Amy Finstad, Des Moines, Iowa, Jim and Tristi Finstad, Clear Lake, Iowa, Jenni and Jeff Michel, Mason City, and Brian and Brenda Harris, Mason City, and cousins.

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

Eldon (aka “Eldie” or “Lefty”) Winkel

Algona — Eldon (aka “Eldie” or “Lefty”) Winkel, 79, of Algona, died on June 16, 2013, at Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Funeral Mass for Eldon Winkel will be celebrated on Friday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, from 4 until 8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Oakcrest Funeral Services, Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Patricia A. Lennan

Mason City — Patricia A. Lennan, 83, of Mason City, died Saturday morning, June 15, 2013, at Heritage Care Center.

A celebration of life will be held on 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Pastor Kathy Graves from Trinity Lutheran Church will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Patricia A. Lennan Memorial Fund. Condolences and messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Patricia Ann was born June 21, 1929, in Mason City, Iowa, to Albert and Lila (Moon) Secory. She was one of four children. Growing up in Mason City, she was a proud graduate of Mason City High School’s class of 1947.

In 1948, she married Charles Robert “Bob” Lennan and to this union three children were born: Robee, Gordon “Guy” and Kandi. Pat and Bob later divorced.

After Pat’s children were grown and had families of their own, she began an in-home day care mainly watching her grandchildren along with a few others. She was also co-owner of Lorraine’s Poodle Grooming with her long-time best friend Lorraine Dotson.

In her early years, she and Bob would go dancing at the Surf and the Flame and Embers.

She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Having a hard life, she always did the best she could for her family. Many of life’s lessons were taught to others.

One thing she excelled at was swimming and she made a great effort teaching he kids how to dive at the Eastbrooke pool.

Pat became a resident of Heritage Care Center in 2006. While residing there, she gained many friends and loved the staff. She enjoyed playing cards, BINGO, doing crafts and taking trips to the Diamond Jo Casino.

Pat was a fan of old movies and particularly those with Shirley Temple in them. She collected porcelain and ceramic dolls and had a collection like no other.

Pat is survived by her two daughters: Robee and her husband Tom Frank and Kandi and her husband Mike Dutcher; both of Mason City, nine grandchildren: Todd (Erin) Frank, Traci (Jammy) Galligan, Amy (Will Bradly) Dutcher, Jason (Stephanie) Lennan, Nicki (Jeff) Lessor, Bob (Abby Lewis) Dutcher, Skyler, Jordan and Cady Jo Lennan; seven great-grandchildren: Thomas and Brian Frank, Nick Kelly, Sam Dutcher, Jared Galligan, Cameryn Dutcher and Jaxon Lessor; and many special nieces and nephews.

Preceding Pat in death are her son, Gordon “Guy” Lennan, her parents, and her siblings Sally Niedermayer, Albert and Gordon Secory.

The family of Pat would like thank the staff at Heritage Care Center for the wonderful care that our mother and grandmother received.

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

Ron Rodemaker

Osage — Ron Rodemaker, age 36, of Osage, Iowa, died Monday, June 17, 2013, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Bryan Lagerstam and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Ron was born August 24, 1976, in Osage, the son of Dale and Pat (Schwab) Rodemaker. He graduated from Osage High School in 1994 and attended Hawkeye Community College. On September 30, 2000, Ron married Christina Jeffrey. To this union three children were born.

He worked as a machinist doing metal fabrication and was most recently employed at Cambrex in Charles City. Ron was a devoted father who enjoyed spending time with his children. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping and fishing.

Ron is survived by his children, Riley, Abbi and Brady Rodemaker and their mother, Christina of Osage; his special friend, Addie Kane of Columbia, Missouri; his parents, Dale and Pat Rodemaker of Osage; his sister, Shelley Patterson and her son, Xavier of St. Ansgar; uncles and aunts, Jim (Twyla) Rodemaker of Osage, David (Debbie) Rodemaker of Mason City, David (Kathleen) Schwab of Las Vegas, Nevada, Joe (Marilyn) Schwab of Mason City, Bob (Audrey) Schwab of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and Sandy (Tom) Heimer of Forest City; many cousins; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rolland and Lucille Rodemaker; and his maternal grandparents, Adolph and Jean Schwab.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Thomas “Tommy” Velkers

Hampton — Graveside services for Thomas “Tommy” Velkers, 82, of Hampton, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 21, at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Tommy died Friday, June 7, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

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

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published on 19 June 2013

Curtis Townsley

Lyle, Minnesota — Curtis Townsley, 55, of Lyle, Minnesota, formerly of Charles City, died at his home on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Funeral services for Curtis Townsley will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Beranek of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday 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.

William Rout Jr.

DOWS — William Rout Jr., age 78, of Boone, formerly of Kanawha and Dows, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa.

Funeral services for William Rout Jr. will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Stan Watne will officiate. Burial will be in the Galt Cemetery north of Galt.

Visitation for William Rout Jr. will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday in Dows. Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street, Dows, is in charge of arrangements.

Bill Jr., the son of William and Lura Rout, was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Clarion, Iowa. He attended country school Vernon No. 5, then Dows elementary and high school. William graduated from Dows High School in 1952.

After high school, Bill worked building round metal grain bins in Wyoming and Minnesota and at the Morton Pie factory in Webster City. He also worked at the Clarion Elevator and Coleman Heating in Clarion.

Bill Jr. married Arlyce State on Nov. 11, 1956, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. The couple moved to Boone, Iowa, in August of 1958. In Boone, Bill Jr. delivered Borden Milk and worked at Hale Furniture. He then was hired by the Alleman Coop, where he worked out of the Napier branch. Bill Jr. and Arlyce were blessed with three sons: William L., Wade A. and Michael D.

During their 10 years in Boone the couple made many close friends. In August of 1968, Bill Jr. was hired by the Klemme Coop to work at the Goodell branch. In June of 1972 the family moved to Kanawha, where Bill Jr. managed the Coop Oil Station until 2005. Bill was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, and in 2011 entered the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone.

Bill Jr. is fondly remembered by his loving family as a hard-working man who enjoyed life. He and Arlyce traveled extensively. Twice, they drove to Alaska, visiting many sights from Fairbanks to Seward. Also the couple drove the Lewis and Clark Trail from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Bill Jr. enjoyed fishing, especially the family trips to Canada for 40 years. He was an accomplished bowler, having attended numerous state bowling tourneys. He was most proud of his sons and grandchildren.

Bill Jr. is survived by his wife, Arlyce of Boone; three sons: William L. (Jody) of Woden, Wade A. (Colleen) of Klemme, Michael D. of Clarion; two grandchildren: David and Rozella; stepgranddaughter, Krista Sweers (Drew) and their son, Jayden of Garner; six siblings: Margaret Mathews (Jack) of Montgomery, Ala., Carol Carlson (Gary) of Madrid, Darrell (Fran) of Cambridge, Dewayne (Wanda) of Springfield, Missouri, Phyllis Collison (George) of Houston, Texas, Roger of Dows; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Dugger Funeral Home, Dows, 515-852-3143, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Alroy V. Krull

Buffalo Center — Alroy V. Krull, 76, of Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Wednesday afternoon, June 19,2013, at Hospice of North Iowa.

Roger E. Kelley

Lake Mills — Roger E. Kelley, 78, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Muse-Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Services are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

W. Jean Eckerman
U.S. Army Air Corps  WWII

Mason City — W. Jean Eckerman, 86, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. Burial will be in Elmwood/Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a rosary will be held at 5 p.m., and a scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

W. Jean Eckerman, the son of Frank and Louise (Dorneden) Eckerman, was born July 19, 1926, in Lime Springs, Iowa. Jean attended Howard County rural school, Crestwood High School and Iowa State College. He entered the Army Air Corps and served in the Pacific theater and was discharged in 1946.

On Aug. 2, 1952, he married Beth Barnett at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Brookings, S.D. The couple resided in Mason City where Jean was employed by Birdsall’s Ice Cream, Bordens and then for 27 years at Marigold Foods as salesman, and then manager for the last five years before he retired in 1990.

Jean was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, serving as lector, song leader, soloist, choir member and member of the men’s club. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, and volunteered as a scout leader and in the Pastoral Department as well as working at the Community Kitchen.

He loved spending time hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling and doing home improvement projects for his family.

Jean is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beth; four children: Steve (Darlene) Eckerman, Antigo, Wisconsin; Deb (Jon) Pitton, Burnsville, Minnesota; MariBeth (Reed) Schulke, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; and John (Amy) Eckerman, Rochester, Minnesota, 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Leroy, Jack, Don and Art; three sisters: LaVerne Nosbish, Marie Sullivan and Wilma Sullivan; and grandson, Jeremy Eckerman.

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

Elsie E. Meyer

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

Funeral services for Elsie Meyer are tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Jim Gochenouer will officiate. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation for Elsie Meyer will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

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

Mamie Lucille Anderson

DOWS — Mamie Lucille Anderson, age 91, of Dows, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services for Mamie Anderson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor David Nerdig will officiate. Burial will take place in the North Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery south of Iowa Falls.

Visitation for Mamie Anderson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Dugger Funeral Home, Dows, 515-852-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Dann T. May

Mason City — Dann T. May, 77, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

A visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Dann T. May was born June 1, 1936, in Algona, Iowa, the son of Tedd and Gertrude (Mullin) May. He attended schools in Mason City. He enlisted in the Army in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1957. He worked as the Mason City Parks Superintendent for 40 years until his retirement in 1998.

He was a longtime member of V.F.W and Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing softball and played many years for the Butt’rTopp fast pitch softball team in Mason City. Dann started the River City Softball Hall of Fame with his friend Ron Wood and was inducted in 1989.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. His ready smile and blue eyes will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Dann was a kind caring man, a very special man now peacefully with our Heavenly Father.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Mason City; children, Dann May and wife, Donna of Mason City, Jodie Ferch and husband, Craig of Austin, Minnesota, and Michelle Moltz and husband, Eric of Salida, Colorado; grandchildren, Ashley (Mike) McHenry, Cassie May, Jenna May and fiancé Justin Olson, Brittney May, Blake Michaelsen, Amy Ramsey, Beth (Sid) Kraske, Jordan (Leah) Ferch, Kaitlyn and Ryan Moltz; great-grandchildren, Gage, Gavin and Grayson Ramsey, Hudson and Emmit Kraske and Sean McHenry; sisters, Eileen (Kaye) Holding and Linda (Larry) Schisel, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Rose May.

Dann’s motto: The three most important things in life are God, family and the Green Bay Packers, in that order.

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

Roberta Marie Newell

Mason City — Roberta Marie Newell, 94, 1037 19th St. S.W., Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Dr. Rhoda Preston of Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, Iowa, officiating. Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Roberta was born in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, the daughter of Earl G. and Katherine Myrtle (Shaw) Ford. She graduated from Albert City High School in 1937.

She met Dale at a barn dance and they were later married on Aug. 12, 1937, in Fonda, Iowa. They farmed near Laurens, Iowa, until 1944 when a tornado destroyed their farm buildings. They moved to a farm north of Garner where they raised three girls. They moved into Clear Lake in 1958 where Roberta started working in real estate. She worked for Rodewald Real Estate and Iowa Realty. Roberta worked in real estate for 35 years both in Oklahoma and Iowa and also worked 13 years as a CMA taking care of the critically ill.

After retiring she worked as a substitute teacher in first through fourth grades. They enjoyed going to the Surf Ballroom to big band dances, fishing trips to northern Canada and spending their winters in Texas.

Roberta did many things with her busy life, raising three daughters, being a 4-H leader and 4-H chairman of Hancock County, president of Music Mothers at the girls school, and was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Roberta received the Realtor of the Year Award, was the secretary/treasurer of the county realtors and was a member of the Royal Neighbor Lodge.

Roberta is survived by her two daughters: Bonnye Reineke and her husband, Adolph, Forest City, Iowa, and Sharon Marie Newell, Johnston, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, Nov. 2, 2008, daughter Karolyn Hoffman, May 9, 2010; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and her sister Geraldine Dunfee.

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

Scott Barkve

Emmetsburg — Scott Barkve, age 52, of Emmetsburg, Iowa, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Depew, with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial will be in the North St. John’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon until service time Saturday at the church.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, 515-295-2622, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Arlene Kelck

MASON CITY — Ruth Arlene Kelck, 79, of Mason City, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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

Rose M. Austin

MASON CITY — Rose M. Austin, 83, of Mason City, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, June 21, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the church service. Memorials may be directed to the Rose Austin memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Rose was born Sept. 2, 1929, in Mason City, the daughter of Lawrence and Jadwiga (Kosinska) Szymeczek. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1947.

On Aug. 18, 1950, Rose was united in marriage to Marvin “Gene” Austin at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. Over the years, Rose worked at the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. (1947-1955), John Adams/MCHS Cafeteria (1972-1977) and Sears Paint Department (1977-1991).

She enjoyed traveling (to Poland and Hawaii), trips with Barb’s Tours, crocheting, reading, casino day trips and tending to her flower garden. She also enjoyed attending the Sears Ladies Luncheons and Class of ’47 Breakfast gatherings. Rose was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and church circle.

Rose is survived by two daughters: Sally Dodson and husband, Alan of Bristol, Tennessee, and Nancy Hewlett and husband, Kevin of Osceola, Iowa; five grandchildren: Eric Scarbrough and wife, Julie of Lake Worth, Fla., Kayla Long of Johnson City, Tennessee, Shannon Mayhew and husband, Mike of Truro, Iowa, Vanessa Dreessen and husband, Kyle of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Zachary Hewlett of Omaha, Nebraska; two great-grandchildren: Colin Scarbrough and Addyson Mayhew; and one brother, Frank Szymeczek of Cary, North Carolina. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2003; one son, Thomas Austin in 1993; five sisters: Mary Zemanek, Annie Borger, Veasha Borger, Katherine Schritt and Frances Gardner; and two brothers: Joseph and George Szymeczek.

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

Mary Meints

Ackley — Mary Meints, age 90, of Ackley, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the East Friesland Presbyterian Church, Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery.Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

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

Published on 20 June 2013 by Marie Thompson