Anco Baker

KANAWHA — Anco Baker, 94, of Kanawha died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wright Christian Reformed Church, 1730 130th St., south of Kanawha, with Pastor Daniel Lindley officiating. Burial will be at the Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

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

Gertie Adelmund

Allison — Gertie Adelmund, 87, of Allison, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at her home in Allison.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Trinity Reformed Church, 614 Cherry St., Allison, with the Rev. Gary Mulder officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Memorials may be sent to the Gertie Adelmund Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636

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

Ruth Sigsbee

ALGONA — Ruth Sigsbee, 88, of Algona, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the West Bend Algona Care Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Apostolic Christian Church in West Bend. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Lentz Funeral Home of Algona. Additional visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Barbara Elizabeth (Stevens) Tesene

Manly — Barbara Elizabeth (Stevens) Tesene, 88, of Manly, died Tuesday morning, March 19, 2013, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Rodney Allers as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

Visitation will take place Monday evening, March 25, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, with a scriptural wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials may be left to the Sacred Heart Parish Lift Fund or the Manly Senior Center.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

Jenele C. Gourley

Mason City — Jenele C. Gourley, 88, of Mason City passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home Friday. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be di-rected to the Jenele C. Gourley 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, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

Kenneth “Pat” Engels

ROCKFORD — Kenneth “Pat” Engels, 54, of Rockford, died Monday, March 18, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat Engels will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. Monsignor Walter Brunkan will celebrate the Massachussets Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Rockford.

Friends may call at Holy Name Catholic Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday an hour prior to the Massachussets

Kenneth Patrick Engels was born Nov. 19, 1958, in Charles City, the son of John and Maxine (Kramer) Engels. Pat graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School in 1978. On Nov. 25, 1978, he married Pam Montgomery. They later divorced.

Over the years Pat drove semi, worked at Hormel, Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co., and did seasonal farm work until he found his niche in the construction business, owning and operating Pat Engels Construction.

Pat was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers, playing cards, riding around with his dog and country living. However, Pat enjoyed most the time he spent with his family, from picking on his grandchildren to visiting with his mother. Pat will be remembered for his sense of humor.

Living family members include his six children: Jessica (Travis) Rasing of Rockford, Amanda Engels of Rockford, Virginia Engels of Marble Rock, Brenda (Kota) Engels of Rockford, Christopher (Madison) Engels of Marble Rock and Maria (Nick) Engels of Rudd; 10 grandchildren: Skylar, Cameron, Ramsey, Haylie, Kylee, Christian, Raven, Dawson, Ashton and Aubrey; his mother, Maxine Engels of Rockford; four brothers: Gerald Engels of Fayette, Tom (Corky) Engels of Rockford, Bob (Deb) Engels of Rockford and Jim Engels of Rockford; five sisters: Connie (Robert) Weigmann of Marble Rock, Mary (Russ) Litterer of Rockford, Annette (Jack) Schwantes of Rockford, Patty Engels of Rockford and Donna (Dean) Jones of Rockford; a sister-in-law, Deb Engels of Nora Springs; and his longtime girlfriend, Vicki Paulus of Rockford.

Pat was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Engels; his father, John Engels; siblings Janet Engels and John Engels Jr.; a great-nephew, Derick Wharton; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

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.

Agnes V. Liska

HAYFIELD — Agnes V. Liska, 88, of Hayfield died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Cremation will follow with inurnment at a later date in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with a rosary at 5 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Agnes Veronica Liska, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Ptacek) Brcka, was born March 6, 1925, on a farm west of Garner. She attended Garfield No. 8 country school and continued her education at de Notre Dame in Omaha. Agnes then returned home to help her family on the farm.

On Jan. 23, 1946, she was married to John Liska at St. John’s Catholic Church in Duncan. After their marriage, they moved to Duncan where John was employed at the Brcka General Store. They experienced many moves to acreages while John worked for others, before renting a farm near Crystal Lake, where they started farming. John also had his own trucking business and Agnes helped as a driver when needed.

They bought a home in Hayfield in 1967 where they resided the rest of their married life. After John passed away in 2005, Agnes continued to live in Hayfield.

She was an excellent seamstress and creative lady with her hands. Agnes enjoyed her family, baking, dancing and especially playing cards with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Rosary Society, Birthday Club, HW Club and the Garfield Hobby Club.

Agnes is survived by her seven children: Dan Liska of Hayfield, Linda (Tom) Lucke of Lancaster, Wisconsin, Mary (Rick) Bohl of Cedaredge, Colorado, Beverly (John) Olson of Forest City, Jim (Jackie) Liska of Kingman, Arizona, Mike (Carla) Liska of Duncan and Larry (Monica) Liska of Wimberley, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; sisters, Sr. Miriam and Sr. Rosalie, Emma Tlach and Eleanor Garrison; and brothers, Edward, John and Charles, Jr.

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

Posted on 21 March 2013

Gregory Steven Graham
U.S. Air Force (1976- )

BELTON, Texas — Gregory Steven Graham, 56, of Belton, Texas, went to be with this Heavenly Father on March 15, 2013, after his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.

The celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on March 23, at Temple Bible Church. Pastor Gary DeSalvo of Temple Bible Church will be officiating. He will be buried at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.

Greg was born in Forest City on April 2, 1956. He graduated from Forest City High School and continued on to receive an associate’s degree from Luther College.

Greg was married to Paula Ann Graham (Warth) on June 18, 1983, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City; they were married 29 blissful years.

Greg joined the Air Force in 1976 to obtain his pilot’s license. He worked as a pilot for a company in town for more than 28 years. He enjoyed flying, grilling, the lake, fast cars, and spending time with his friends and family. He was a great grandpa too. “Grandpa was his name, spoiling was his game.” He was also actively involved in his church and bible study. He read the newspaper and Bible every morning. Greg was a man of God. He fought the good fight and kept the faith.

Greg was known for many things, including his quick wit and sense of humor, his grilling capabilities and how he lived life to the fullest. When he was first diagnosed with grim news, he’d tell you, “It’s ok because I’m beyond blessed. I’ve traveled the world, seen all I’ve wished to see, loved my job, and raised three beautiful daughters with my beloved wife. I’m only sad I don’t get to enjoy it longer.”

Greg is survived by his wife, Paula Graham; three children, Christine Kelly Graham, Brittney Graham Douglas, and her husband Eric Douglas, and Ashley Anne Graham; his two grandchildren Kalea and Anastasia Douglas; his two sisters, Linda Julius, her husband Howard and Lisa Lunning, her husband Kevin; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of his relatives and friends.

Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Janice Graham (Helvick) of Forest City, where he grew up.

A visitation with refreshments will be held following the service at Temple Bible Church in Temple.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Temple Bible Church. If you knew Greg, he’d also tell you to grab your favorite beverage and make a toast in celebration of his life.

The family of Gregory Graham wishes to thank the Scott and White Hospice and Scott and White Hospital as well as Temple Bible Church.

Jenele C. Gourley

Mason City — Jenele C. Gourley, 88, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home Friday. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Jenele C. Gourley memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Jenele C. Smidt was born July 17, 1924, in rural Britt, the daughter of Henry and Emily (Herkes) Smidt. She married Thomas Gourley in 1947. She worked many years for Winnebago Industries in the stitchcraft department until her retirement. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her sisters, Geraldine Pitkin and Helen Smidt and brother, George Smidt; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas, and 10 siblings: Hanselmen, Ole, Henry Jr., Louis, Ben, Ann, Lena, Alice, Fransis and Emily.

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

Dennis A. “Denny” Percy

Thomson, IllINOIS — Dennis A. “Denny” Percy, 66, of Thomson, Illinois died on Thursday, March 21, 2013, surrounded by family at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson.

 Harper Rae Schechinger

ALGONA — Harper Rae Schechinger, 15 months, daughter of Keith and Dawn Schechinger, of Algona, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Edward Girres officiating.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Spillville on Sunday at 1 p.m.

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

Maxine (Francis) Dostart

OSAGE — Maxine (Francis) Dostart, 92, of Osage, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in New Haven.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Posted on 22 March 2013

Elsie Frohling

Parkersburg — Elsie Frohling, 88, of Parkersburg, Iowa, died March 22, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa.

Celebration of Life services will be held at Hope Reformed Church in Parkersburg, on Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Washington Reformed Church Cemetery in Rural Austinville. Pastor Leighton Seys will officiate

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of arrangements.

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

Maxine (Francis) Dostart

Osage — Maxine (Francis) Dostart, age 92, of Osage, Iowa, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in New Haven.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m.

Maxine was born December 28, 1920, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Otha and Wanda (Lundy) Francis. She graduated from Orchard High School in 1939. On November 11, 1939, she married John Dostart at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven, Iowa. Maxine worked for Kresge’s for 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, winters in Texas, doing word search puzzles, fishing and playing cards.

Maxine is survived by her children, Patricia Theilen of Osage, Barbara (Leonard) Thomas of Gardiner, Mont., Steve (Tina) Dostart of Evansdale; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Betty Kleckner of Osage, Juanita Halvorson of Osage; and sister-in-law, Zella Francis of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John in 2000; her children, Jerry and Joan Dostart; grandchild, Donal Theilen; son-in-law, Ted Theilen; brothers, Melvin Francis, Keith Francis, and Gerald Francis; sisters-in-law, Martha Francis, Harriet Francis and Lucille Francis; and brothers-in-law, Bernie Kleckner and Louis Halvorson.

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

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

Christopher M. Servantez

Mason City — Christopher M. Servantez, 32, of Mason City, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Osage.

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

Kermit R. Rusley

Leland — Kermit R. Rusley, 93, of rural Leland, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will take place in Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Sunday, March 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund or to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Joel Laaveg

Clear Lake — Joel Laaveg, age 58, of Clear Lake, passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City on Sunday, March 24, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Joel will be laid to rest 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Saturday, March 23, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and will continue one hour prior to worship at the church on Sunday.

Memorials may be made to the Joel Laaveg Memorial to be shared with various ministries, or those of your choice.

Joel Philip Laaveg was born October 13, 1954, to Pastor Oscar and Viola (Larson) Laaveg in Joliet, Illinois From there his family moved to Camrose, Alberta, Canada, and Belmond and Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Joel went to Waldorf College where he met Gina Sundry, and they were married in 1975. Their two sons, Philip Michael and Daniel James, were the pride and joy of his life.

Joel continued his education at Buena Vista College, and spent a career in health care at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, retiring as Director of Supply Chain Management in November, 2009, due to his heart and kidney issues. A loyal employee, Joel enjoyed his work, his colleagues, and all the interesting people he met in his 28 years of employment.

Joel loved to sing. He sang in the high school choir in Emmetsburg, Waldorf College Choir in Forest City, and the North Iowa Chorale in Mason City. He had the lead role as Curly in “OKLAHOMA!” in high school and also with the Mason City Community Theatre. He sang “Rise Again” at the end of darkened Good Friday Tenebrae Services for many years.

Joel traveled and sang with many musical friends through the years. He was part of Brethren, a Gospel quartet which began at Waldorf College in 1974 and reunited in 1991 and began singing throughout the Midwest and Southwest for twenty years. They made several recordings and countless friendships along the way.

Through all the years of his life, deep friendships were also made through church choirs and group Bible studies. His personal relationship with Jesus Christ was deep and loving.

Raising his boys with games of catch, watching and tossing the football, shooting baskets, and golf made him so happy. Waterskiing, canoeing, and enjoying his family and wildlife at the Laaveg family cabin on Big Wolf Lake, Minnesota, fishing, lake trips with friends, travelling, tables full of family and friends for dinner, and long evenings of meaningful conversation and laughter were experiences he treasured. His brothers were especially loved by Joel, and their support during his illness was unbeatable. He also had a “band of brothers” and friends that lifted his spirits daily. Following an empty nest, Gina and Joel enjoyed several years living in the woods near Pilot Knob State Park, returning to Clear Lake as Joel’s health deteriorated.

Joel is survived by his wife, Gina, Clear Lake, Iowa; son Philip and his wife, Nadia, Los Angeles, California; son, Dan, Cedar Falls, Iowa; brothers Dr. Sterling (Rita), Scottsdale, Arizona; Paul (Nancy), Berryville, Virginia; Rev. Lee (Denise), Milford, Iowa; the Sundry family he married into, and a host of nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and great nephew, Miles Hanson.

Joel’s family would like to thank Dr. Don Berge, family physician, of Clear Lake, and especially Dr. Sam Congello, cardiologist, of Mason City, for his commitment and tireless professional care. “I’m not giving up on you, Laaveg!” We are grateful for all the doctors, nurses, and health care workers who took care of Joel through the years with special thanks to the caregivers at Mercy’s Dialysis Center the last 2½ years.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Anco Baker

KANAWHA — Anco Baker, 94, of Kanawha, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

Funeral services for Anco Baker will be held today, Saturday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wright Christian Reformed Church, 1730 130th Street, south of Kanawha, with Pastor Daniel Lindley officiating. Burial will be at the Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Friday, March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street, in Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Anco Baker was born June 4, 1918, on the family farm in Kanawha to Albert and Angelina (Abbas) Baker.

On March 26, 1941, Anco was united in marriage to Pauline Eekhoff in Steamboat Rock, Iowa. They farmed in the Kanawha area until their retirement. In 1992 Anco and Pauline moved into Kanawha.

Anco was baptized in Kanawha Christian Reformed Church and made profession of faith. He was an active member of Wright Christian Reformed Church where he served as elder, deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He also served on the Kanawha Christian School Board as treasurer. He was an avid reader and eternal kid at heart. He enjoyed music and entertained his family with his favorite hymns on his accordion and mouth organ. In recent years he enjoyed spending time with his friends at congregate meals and bowling. Anco’s greatest joys came from his wife Pauline, his family and his relationship with God. He was known until the end for the twinkle in his eye.

Anco is survived by his children: Donald (Mim) Baker of Junction City, Oregon; Arnold (Karen) Baker of Newaygo, Michigan; Duane (Debbie) Baker of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Norman (Joyce) Baker of Denver, Colorad0; Phyllis (Marvin) Nuehring of Kanawha; and Marvin Baker of Janesville, Wisconsin. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Paul, Lee, Rachel, Brandon, Angela, Daniel, Nathan, Lindsey, James and Sarah and eight great-grandchildren.

Anco was preceded in death by his wife in 1999, his parents, his siblings and their spouses: Jennie (Adrian) DeWaard; Pete (Henrietta), Ed (Stella), George, and Hemmo Baker.

Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Posted on 23 March 2013

Morris O. “Bud” Kahn Jr.
U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. AirForce   WWII & Korean Conflict
Urbandale — Morris O. “Bud” Kahn Jr., 88, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

He was born in Des Moines on March 28, 1924, to Gretchen and Morris Kahn Sr. He is baby brother to sisters Rose Lorig (Marx) and Lenore Kahn Cohen (Sam).

Bud was married for 24 years to Beverly Sanders Kahn and 40 years to Roberta Saigh Ibson Kahn. Bud was dad to Cynthia Kahn Thorson (Craig), Gary Kahn (Janie), Laurie Kahn, Cecelia Ibson (Wendell Eck) and Matthew Ibson Kahn (Melinda); and grandpa to nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Upon graduation from Roosevelt High School, Bud served in the Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force where he flew both B17s and C47s during World War II and the Korean War. He retired as a captain. Recently he served as a docent at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona He enjoyed flying as a hobby and for business and was an active member of QB (Quiet Birdman).

Bud was a successful businessman, starting his career by owning Dodge Field airport from 1946 to 1950, and then taking over Sanders Motors in Newton, from 1953 to 1974. He was chairman of the board of the Manley State Bank from 1980 to 1984 and served on the board of the Newton National Bank from 1969 to 2011.

Always someone to give advice and time, Bud served on numerous community and industry boards including serving as president of the Rotary Club and Jaycees in Newton, Iowa. He also served as president of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association in 1963. Over his lifetime he received numerous awards for his volunteer service.

Bud was an avid bicycle rider, boater and pilot. He often credited his long life to his bike riding and until a few years ago planned many bike rides with friends. He enjoyed solving problems and many came to him for his advice and wisdom. He was much loved for his humor.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, and son, Matthew.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Deerfield Health Center, Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Health Hospice for their loving care. Bud wished that there be no funeral, just good memories and smiles. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bud’s name may be sent to Iowa Health Hospice, 11333 Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322, and Greater Iowa Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, 1730 28th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Dunn’s Funeral Home in Des Moines is handling arrangements.

Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

Barbara Elizabeth (Stevens) Tesene

Manly — Barbara Elizabeth (Stevens) Tesene, 88, of Manly, passed away Tuesday morning, March 19, 2013, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Rodney Allers as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

Visitation will take place Monday evening, March 25, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, from 5 until 7 p.m., with a scriptural wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Sacred Heart Parish Lift Fund or the Manly Senior Center.

Barbara Elizabeth Stevens was born on April 16, 1924, in Gloucester, Massachussets, the daughter of Arthur and Maud (Cook) Stevens. She graduated from Gloucester High School amongst the class of 1942.

She worked in the office of Cape Ann Tool Co. in Rockport, Massachussets, until her marriage to John Tesene. She met John in 1942 while he was serving in the Navy during World War II. They were married on May 13, 1945, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake after John returned on leave from action in the Pacific Theater.

Barb was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and board games, traveling, camping, her family, and many wonderful friendships. She and John belonged to two camping clubs and spent 16 years wintering in Alamo, Texas.

Barbara was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly and belonged to the Rosary Society and to St. Anne’s Guild. She was a member of the Manly Study Club, a former volunteer for RSVP, the Manly Care Center and Rehab Auxiliary and was active at the Manly Senior Center.

Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Steven Tesene, West Des Moines, Patricia (Gene) Bryant, St. Charles, Missouri, Roy (Connie) Tesene, Garner, Kathy (Dennis) Kruger, Manly, and Deb (Perley) Holloway, Mason City; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Cusick, Gloucester, Massachussets, sisters-in-law, Betty Jacobson, Clear Lake, and Beverly (Tom) Burnett, Northfield, Minnesota; brothers-in-law, Bob (Lea) Roberts, Ridgeway, Colorado, and David (Karen) Roberts, Falls Church, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; daughter in law, Patricia Tesene; sister, Virginia; and grandson, Scott Christeson.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

Kermit R. Rusley

Leland — Kermit R. Rusley, age 93, of rural Leland, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will take place in Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Sunday, March 24, from 4: until 6 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main S., Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund or to Hospice of North Iowa.

Kermit Richard Rusley was born on April 13, 1919, in Grenora, Williams County, North Dakota, to parents Tom J. and Tilda (Kvaslerud) Rusley. He was baptized in North Dakota prior to his family moving to Iowa in 1920. Kermit was confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church in 1933, and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1937.

On June 28, 1950, Kermit was united in marriage with Thelma Perry at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa. The couple had two children, and they made their home on the present farm all their lives. Kermit farmed the family farm, never really retiring, until his death.

Kermit and Thelma enjoyed many bus trips in their retirement years, seeing most of the United States, traveled to Norway and Denmark, and spent many winters in the McAllen, Texas, area.

Kermit’s free time was filled with golfing and playing cards at Rice Lake, fishing and woodworking. No one appreciated polka music more than Kermit, and he and Thelma had a love for dancing throughout their marriage. Another of Kermit’s passions was restoring tractors, and he was never known to pass up a cup of coffee and conversation with family and friends.

Kermit was a member of the board of directors for a number of area organizations including the Leland Co-op Elevator, Cooperative Services, and the Winnebago Mutual Insurance Association, as well as being active at Winnebago Lutheran Church. He held many offices over the years, being president of the congregation twice.

Most importantly, Kermit was a kind, gentle, fun-loving, and hard-working man who loved God, his family and friends, and the land he was blessed to work for so many years.

Survivors include his two children: David (Rita) Rusley of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Diane (Daniel Hall) Pauk of Cross Plains, Wisconsin; four grandchildren: Michelle (Brett) Kroncke of Nashville, Tennessee, Danielle Pauk of Chicago, Illinois, Stephanie Pauk of Chicago, Illinois, and Rachael Rusley of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and three great grandchildren: Jack Rusley, Lydia Rusley and Ingrid Kroncke. Kermit is also survived by his brother, Stanley Rusley of Leland, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Lila Perry of Scottsdale, Arizona; his long-time friend, Helene Iverson of Lake Mills, Iowa; and many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Kermit was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma; and six siblings: Agnes Flugum, Senora Rusley, Helen Chase, Joseph Rusley, Thelma Bannon and Lydia Wolfe.

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

Marva Stratton

CHARLES CITY — Marva Stratton, 81, of Charles City, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Marva Stratton will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Visitation will resume an hour prior to the service at the church.

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.

Dolly Kirchner

DECORAH — Dolly Kirchner, age 77, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Barthell Eastern Star Home in Decorah, Iowa, after a long battle with esophageal cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 W. Main St., Decorah, Iowa, with the Rev. Phil Gibbs presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 until 7 p.m., on Monday, March 25, and also on Tuesday morning from 9 until 10 a.m., at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue, Decorah, Iowa.

Memorials may be given in memory of Dolly to the Barthell Eastern Star Home Activity Bus, 911 Ridgewood Drive, Decorah, IA 52101, and Winneshiek Memorial Hospice, 907 Montgomery St., Decorah, IA 52101.

Dolly is survived by her five children: Glenda (Paul) Moen, Hudson, Wisconsin, Steven (Tessa) Kirchner, Vail, Colorado, David (Laura) Kirchner, Decorah, Iowa, Michael (Wendy) Kirchner, Rochester, Minnesota, and Kaleen (Bruce) Hanson, Waukon, Iowa; 14 grandchildren: Aaron (Vanessa) Moen, Mackenzie (fiancé, Dave Von Ahnen) Moen and Madeline Moen, Canon, Berit and Bode Kirchner, Paige and Ashton Kirchner, Patrick, Annika and Sean Kirchner, Kylie, and Brixen and Kayler Hanson; one brother-in-law: Darvin (Norma) Hacker, Decorah, Iowa; one niece and three nephews: Mike Hacker, Karen (Doug) Kinnett, Larry Eckhardt and Marty (Jodi) Eckhardt.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret (Sennett) Doocy; her husband, Glenn Kirchner, on July 30, 2001; father and mother-in-law, Charles Kirchner, Klaas and Maude (Kirchner) Pruisman; three brothers: Larry Joe Doocy, Armond Doocy and Con Doocy; three sisters-in-law: Elizabeth “Betty” Hacker, LaDonna Ron “Red” Eckhardt and Rhonda Kirchner.

www.schluterbalik funeralhome.com.

Marcella May Thomas

Clear Lake — Marcella May Thomas, 96, Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center.

Per Marcella’s wishes, her body was cremated. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating.

Memorials may be given to the Marcella Thomas Memorial Fund in care of Signe Elliott, 13413 Lillian St., Omaha NE 68138.

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

Jeanette “Tootie” Elaine Lawson

MASON CITY — Jeanette “Tootie” Elaine Lawson, 83, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

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

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

Kenneth Hicks

CHARLES CITY — Kenneth Hicks, 90, of Charles City, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 11th St. Chatauqaua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-4211.

Marilyn Bruns

BRITT — Marilyn Bruns, 73, of Britt, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services for Marilyn Bruns will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Family will greet friends from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Margaret Missal

ALGONA — Margaret Missal, 93, Algona, died Thursday, March 21, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery-Algona.

Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Merle Hunt

ACKLEY — Merle Hunt, 91, of Ackley, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. today, Sunday, March 24, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

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

Posted on 24 March 2013

Lois Daum

IOWA FALLS — Lois Daum, 87, of Iowa Falls, and formerly of rural Buckeye, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, at the Immanuel Memorial U.C.C. in Alden with inurnment in the Buckeye Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-847-2333.

Nyle O. Movick

Mason City — Nyle O. Movick, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

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

Barbara Schattschneider

ALGONA — Barbara Schattschneider, 78, of Algona, died Friday March 22, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, with the Rev. Joseph Seifert officiating. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Doretta Wirtjes

Lakeville, Minnesota —Doretta Wirtjes, 86, of Lakeville, Minnesota, and formerly of Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, at Ramsey Reformed Church in Titonka with Pastor Perry DeGroot officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Ramsey Reformed Cemetery in Titonka.

Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, winterfuneral@wctatel.net.

Jeanette “Tootie” Elaine Lawson

MASON CITY — Jeanette “Tootie” Elaine Lawson, 83, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City. The Rev. Patricia Shaw will officiate. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today, Monday, March 25, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676.

Marilyn Bruns

BRITT, Iowa — Marilyn Bruns, 73, of Britt, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services for Marilyn Bruns will be held on Tuesday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Family will greet friends today, Monday, March 25, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Marilyn Jean Rasmuson was born April 17, 1939, to William and Carol (Cosgriff) Rasmuson at Stilson.

Following her graduation from Britt High School, Marilyn graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and taught for two years in Forest City.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Raymond Bruns on Dec. 27, 1959, and to this union five sons were born. The couple farmed northwest of Britt where they lived until moving into town in January of 2010.

Faith was an important part of Marilyn’s life. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Britt for many years, and a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden. She served in both churches over the years as a Sunday school teacher, a member of the quilting group, and led a Bible study after completing the Bethel Series Bible study program.

Marilyn was an avid quilter. She made Sunday school bags for every student for many years. She also volunteered at the food bank and at the school where she helped tutor students who had difficulty with reading. Marilyn also enjoyed baking. She operated Marilyn’s Creations, a candy and sweets business, and was famous for her Turtles.

Marilyn loved her family and attended as many of her children’s and grandchildren’s events as possible. She also made a quilt for each of her grandchildren at graduation and wrote letters to her college-aged grandchildren on a monthly basis.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Raymond of Britt; sons, Brian (Alice) Bruns of Sioux City, Dirk (Carol) Bruns of Mason City, Eric (Ellen) Bruns of Britt, Wade (Varinia) Bruns of Fruitland, and Matthew (Rochelle) Bruns of Elk Horn; grandchildren, Chad (Daisy) Neuroth, David (Leanne) Bruns, Elijah (Allison) Bruns, Faith (Peder) Fisher, Hadassah Bruns, Isaac (Taylor) Bruns, Joy Bruns, Liberty Bruns, Adam (Angie Archer) Bruns, Leah (Bob Peshak) Bruns, Andrew Bruns, Elizabeth Bruns, Ahnalise Bruns, Lucas Bruns, Eddie Bruns, Jenny Cartegena, Cole Bruns and Cade Bruns; great-grandchildren, Micah Stubbe, William Neuroth and Tia Neuroth; siblings, Robert (Erlis) Rasmuson of Britt, Marjorie Schrader of St. Paul, James Rasmuson of Britt and William J. (Amy) Rasmuson of Britt; sisters-in-law, Rosella Bruns of Britt and Adeline Larsen of Dike; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Joshua Bruns.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423; 641-843-3839; www. ewingfh.com.

Robert “Bob” Sabin

LAKOTA — Robert “Bob” Sabin, 56, of Lakota died Friday morning, March 22, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today, Monday, March 25, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Bancroft.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft is in charge of arrangements. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Kenneth “Kenny” Hicks

CHARLES CITY — Kenneth “Kenny” Hicks, 90, of Charles City, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Per his wishes, Kenneth’s body was cremated and the family will have a private graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

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

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA 50616; 641-228-4211.

Posted on 25 March 2013 by Marie Thompson