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Beatriz “Bea” A. Wallace
A funeral service for Beatriz will be 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Abundant Life Chapel, 202 Fairview St., Dows, Iowa. Pastor Bruce Klap will officiate. A visitation will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, from 10-3 at the church. Those wishing to express their sympathies in memorials may direct them to the family at 604 Rowan Road, Dows, Iowa 50071. Beatriz Alonzo was born May 19, 1988, in McAllen, Texas, to Fernando Alonzo Sr. and Eva Alonzo. At a young age Beatriz moved to Iowa with her family. Beatriz met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Jacob Wallace, in 2005. She graduated in 2006 from CAL High School. Bea’s dedication and commitment to her life partner continued after high school while Jacob was serving his country during his military tour overseas. They would communicate on a regular basis and she would send care packages to him. On Dec. 19, 2012, Beatriz and Jacob were united in marriage at the Abundant Life Chapel in Dows. Bea’s attitude toward life was like no others. She valued laughter with her life partner, Jacob, who knew and loved her like no other did. Her love and compassion for Jake continued through highs and lows of their life. Some of her favorite things were the simple passions of a meal at a Chinese restaurant or shopping at the mall at her favorite store, Victoria’s Secret, picking out her favorite perfume. She truly treasured being with her family — her nieces and nephews were dear and true to Bea — and especially enjoyed being around young infants, making them laugh and smile. Beatriz was a self-sufficient woman and oftentimes liked the peace and tranquility of being alone. Her willpower was strong as Bea battled Cystitis Fibrosis since her time of birth and it showed in her spirit to live life to the fullest. Her love and memories will continue on in the hearts and minds of her husband, Jacob Wallace of Dows; parents, Fernando Sr. and Eva Alonzo of Dows; brother Fernando Jr. (Christina) Alonzo of Dows, and their children, Yolonda, Melissa, Sarah, Heather, Arucard, Eureka, Adalina, Byakuya; brother, Octavio (Krista) Alonzo of Cleman and their children, Melody and Natalie; sister Reyna (Miler) Figueroa of Goldfield and their children, Thomas, Fernando, Yvonne, Ricardo, Miler, Yenevid; mother-in-law and father-in-law Steven and Diane Tagge; brothers-in-law Jonathan S. Wallace; sisters-in-law Jesse Tagge, Rachel Tagge and Jenna Tagge; special uncle Jonathan T. Wallace; along with numerous extended family members. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Avon Alonzo and Yolonda Alonzo; and brother, Octavio Antonio Alonzo. Andrews Funeral Homes Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474. Richard Charles Easton DUMONT — Richard Charles Easton, 39, of Duns, UK, passed away on April 11, 2013, in Hawick, UK. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at the New Hope United Methodist Church — Dumont Parish in Dumont, Iowa. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont, Iowa. Pastor Mark Younge will be officiating. Frieda M. Lieb ALGONA — Frieda M. Lieb, 101, of Algona died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society — Algona. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services — Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Jane E. Doocy BANCROFT — Jane E. Doocy, 78, died Monday at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service at 7 p.m. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. 515-885-2521. Dr. Howard Abens OSAGE — Dr. Howard Abens, 82, of Osage died Monday, April 29, 2013, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Bryan Lagerstam and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641, 732-3706. Denise (Francis) Luecht
Graveside services will be held Friday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell, Iowa. Everyone is welcome. Lunch will be served afterward at Sacred Heart School in Rockwell. Denise Louise Francis was born on July 9, 1951, in Sibley, Iowa, to Delores (Kollasch) and George Francis. The family later moved to Rockwell, Iowa, where she attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Newman High School. Denise married Gary Luecht in Rockwell in August 1968. They had two children, Craig and Stacey. They moved to Dallas, where they worked and raised their family. They later divorced. Denise received her medical assistant degree and continued to work in the medical field for many years. She enjoyed reading, shopping and sharing stories but especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. As a devoted daughter she phoned her mother in Iowa nightly. Denise would travel back to Iowa every January for her mother’s birthday, whatever the weather, in hopes of being snowed in. She also returned each summer to visit with family and friends. Denise was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother and cherished friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. A gentle soul has passed. She is survived by her children, Craig (Debbie) Luecht of Dallas, and daughter Stacey (Chris) Pruitt of Heath, Texas; her grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Pruitt, and Reed and Lauren Luecht. Mother Delores Francis, Rockwell; siblings Dan (Marcia) Francis, Arvada, Colo; Susan (Richard) True, Mason City; Patricia Francis, San Francisco, California; Dennis Francis, Rockwell; Mike (Sheryl) Francis, Mason City; Karen (John) Hogen, Mason City; Matt (Christine) Francis, Hudson, Wisconsin; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Denise was preceded in death by her father George Francis, brothers Phillip and Duane and niece Kathryn Hogen and special buddy Opie Kitty. Norma Beth Hall WASHINGTON, Iowa — Norma Beth Hall, 87, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Nashua, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a brief illness. Celebration of life services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the United Presbyterian Home main dining room with Bill Griffee officiating. Visitation will begin at noon Friday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington, where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday. Interment will take place at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua at 3 p.m. Saturday. Memorials have been established for Hospice of Washington County. Online condolences may be sent for Norma’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com. Norma was united in marriage to Marvin “Bud” Hall on May 3, 1945, in Nashua. She is survived by four daughters: Sara Hansen and husband Don of Bellingham, Washington; Sandy Stanley and husband Bill of Waverly; Sue Sinnwell and husband Mike of Belmond; and Peg Litchfield and husband Lonnie of Washington; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Marian O. Bartleson
A funeral service for Marian will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Reverend Derek Yarian officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the church. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Marian Olive Bartleson, daughter of Harold and Laura (Bosworth) Balmer, was born May 25, 1925, in Corwith. She attended many schools before graduating from Corwith High School. Following her education she taught at a country school for a year. On March 31, 1946, she was united in marriage to Carl Bartleson and to this union three children were born: Jerry, Carlene and Linda. Marian and Carl made their home in Clear Lake where she was a homemaker all of her life. She loved to do crossword and jigsaw puzzles, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marian was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and was active in the church circle for many years. She is survived by her two daughters, Carlene (Richard) Voortmann, Garner, and Linda Straube, Longmont , Colorado; grandchildren, Jeramy (Kathleen) Voortmann, Kim Martin, Beth Bartleson, Tom (Patty) Straude, Jon Straube, Dan Bartleson, Amanda (Mike) Crepeau and Kirsten (Dave) Doebel; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred (Bob) Wilkins; brother, Russel (Marilyn) Balmer; half-sister, Dorothy Lunsford; two half-brothers, Harold and Carl Balmer; sister-in-law, Rainy Bartleson; along with many nieces, nephews and her family at the Meadows. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl (1994); son, Jerry; sisters, Vonnie Lynch and Neva Bentlage; and brothers-in-law, Bob Lynch, Ben Bartleson and John Bentlage. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Janis C. Joslyn CLEAR LAKE — Janis C. Joslyn, 85, of Clear Lake passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Tom Joslyn; daughter Jane (Todd) Gruis of Clear Lake, sons Tom (Susann) of Kailua, Hawaii, Dr. Paul (Theresa) of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and James (Pamela) of Muscatine; grandchildren Michael and Thomas Gruis, Sarah and Elizabeth Joslyn, Jennifer, Ann, Grant and Katharine Joslyn and Eli Joslyn; and sister, Karen Ausenhus of Omaha. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Eli and Eleanor Colby; a brother, John Eli Colby; and a grandson, Giles Joslyn. Janis graduated from Hanlontown High School, Colorado Woman’s College and the University of Iowa where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. After graduation from college and her marriage to Tom, Janis taught school in Iowa City while Tom finished dental college. They moved to Clear Lake in 1953. She was devoted to her husband Tom, 4 children and 10 grandchildren. While living in Clear Lake she was a member of 21st Century Club and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mason City, and was a past member of P.E.O. She enjoyed travel, cooking, playing bridge, the lake, and their home in Florida. The family would welcome a contribution in her memory to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401 or a charity of their choice. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Posted on 1 May 2013 Darlene Steil
Funeral services for Darlene Steil will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Chaplain Dave Byrd from North Iowa Hospice will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, and at the church an hour prior to the service. Darlene Joyce Sturges Steil was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Rockwell, the daughter of Ludd and Stella (Ziegler) Sturges. She graduated from Rockwell High School and graduated from the University of Iowa with a teaching degree. On Nov. 22, 1959, she was united in marriage to Alan Steil at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Darlene taught elementary school at Nashua and Marble Rock, worked alongside Alan on the farm and was an associate at Kmart for 27 years. She was a member of the Wildwood Golf Course, Wildwood Women’s Golf League and Women’s Bowling League at the Comet Bowl. Darlene loved to be outdoors having fun snowmobiling, motorcycling, horseback riding and golfing. She was a very passionate Minnesota Vikings fan. She will be remembered for her love of life, her laugh, but above all her love for her family. Those left to celebrate Darlene’s life include her husband, Alan Steil of Charles City; sons Al (Michelle) Steil of Cedar Rapids and Jason (Kelli) Steil of New Sharon; grandchildren, Ashleigh Rae Steil, Alan “Blake” Steil, Shayla Dawn Francis, Jaydyn Wayne Steil and Alyxandrea Lyn Steil; great-grandchild Julian James Van Wyk; a brother, Don Sturges of Florida; very special niece Julie (Dan) Doxtad of Galva; and several other nieces, nephews and great-nieces. Darlene was preceded in death by her son, James “Jimmy” Dean Steil; her parents; a sister, Elaine Thompson; and a brother Ralph Sturges The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the following people and organizations: Ronnie and Marlene Lauber, Jean and Mark Wadington for helping the family when they needed it the most, and Renee’s Loving Care of Osage and Iowa Hospice, New Hampton, for the great care they gave to Darlene. Memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice of New Hampton or Renee’s Loving Care of Osage. 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. Dorothy V. Gordon MASON CITY —Dorothy V. Gordon, 89, of Mason City passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Heritage Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cremation has taken place and a committal service will be at Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Iowa, at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church-Lutheran World Mission or NIACC Foundation in memory of Dorothy V. Gordon. Contributions to the NIACC Foundation will be utilized to establish scholarships for students in health-related fields. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924. Linda M. Schlader ROCKFORD — Linda M. Schlader, 54, of Rockford passed away April 24, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Center in Mason City, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 28, from 4-7 p.m. at the Nora Springs Community Center in Nora Springs, Iowa. A celebration of life and inurnment, with family, will be held at a later date at Owen’s Grove Cemetery. Linda is survived by her husband, Steve Schlader, of Rockford; daughter, Holly (Jason) Ott, of Mason City; stepdaughters, Gretchen (Jeremy) Shuler, of Dubuque, Iowa; Heidi (Jesse) McMullen, of Humble, Texas; grandchildren, Paige and CayleOtt, of Mason City, and CallenShuler, of Dubuque; parents, Derald and Leona Hoel, of Nora Springs; brothers, Ron (Margaret) Hoel, of Nora Springs; Randy (Ann) Hoel, of Mason City, and Gary Hoel, of Nora Springs; grandmother, Vivian Hoel, of Cloquet, Minnesota; father and mother-in-law, Jerome and Lenore Schlader, of Rockford; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Mike (Margaret) Schlader, of Rockford; Joe (Nancy) Schlader, of Dumont, Iowa; Jerry (Karen) Schlader, of Rockford; and Mary Kay Schlader (friend Dennis Fulk), of Rockford, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Robert H. Fisher
A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Carlton Shaw officiating. Inurnment will be at Linden Lutheran Cemetery in rural Thompson. There will be no visitation but the family would like to greet you immediately following the service, in the fellowship hall at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer that memorials be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa. Robert Henry Fisher was born Feb. 1, 1951, the son of Robert W. Fisher and Anna (Brandt) Fisher in Forest City. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1969 and from Pepperdine University in Yuma, Arizona, in 1975 with a degree in business and English. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and learned his trade as well as finishing college during the time he was in the Marines. He was sent to electronics school and he continued in that work the remainder of his carrier as a Marine electronics technician, doing all kinds of repairs on ships and oil rigs. He spent many years overseas working on the Ivory Coast of Africa, the north slope of Alaska, as well as Europe and the Middle East. He was currently working for Rice Electronics of Houston, Texas, and was working in Ciudad del Carmen in Mexico when he suddenly became ill and died. Left to mourn are his son, Seth (Debra) and grandson, Ty; his mother, Anna Harringa of Forest City; three sisters, Leanne (Bob) Troxel of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Becky Fisher of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Kathy Leuwerke of Thompson; a brother, David (Nancy) Fisher; two stepbrothers, Dennis (Judy) Harringa and Dan (Kathy) Harringa; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Fisher; his step-father, Raymond N. Petersen; and his stepfather, Benjamin J. HarrinGeorgia Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Richard Rauscher IOWA FALLS — Richard Rauscher, 65, of Iowa Falls died on Monday, April 29, 2013, at his home in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, at the United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday with an Elks service at 7 p.m. at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Gary L. Borcherding LATIMER — Gary L. Borcherding, 50, of Latimer passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Pastor Marvin Lorenz will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made in Gary L. Borcherding’s name to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Latimer and/or Iowa Hospice of Waterloo. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, is in charge of arrangements, 641-579-6278.
McDale “Buddy” Thompson
Buddy was born in Mason City and lived there most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He will be missed by many family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St., Mason City. Felix Vispo Sr. CHARLES CITY — Felix Vispo Sr., 54, of Charles City, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home. There will be a 5 p.m. Rosary with a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service. Visitation will resume an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday. 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. Harold Kahlstorf BRITT — Harold Kahlstorf, 89, of Britt died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with the Rev. Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Posted on 2 May 2013
Harold F. Kahlstorf
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with the Rev. Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Gideon’s International or to the donor’s charity of choice. Harold Frederick Kahlstorf the son of Fred and Freida (Steinburg) Kahlstorf, was born July 25, 1923, on the family near Britt. He attended Liberty Township country school and graduated from Britt High School in 1942. In November of 1944 he married Lola Faye Gates. Harold served his country during WW II in the U.S. Army Air Force. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Britt and farmed until his retirement in 1988. He retired to the Summit House in August of 2009. He was a master woodworker and made various projects for others as well as himself. Motorcycling was also a favorite hobby. He was a member of Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church where he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was currently a member of the Britt Evangelical Free Church. He was active in Farm Bureau, was a board member of the Farmer’s Co-op Elevator in Britt, Britt Creamery and Hancock Farm Service Agency. Harold is survived by his children, Gary (Vicki) Kahlstorf of Britt, Dan (Renita) Kahlstorf of Britt, Sandra (Stan) Giles of Tennessee and Bob (Cheryl) Kahlstorf of Alabama; grandchildren, Jason Kahlstorf, Kelle (Corey) Stohr, Danielle (Michael) Stensrud, Tyler Kahlstorf, Sheila (Jamie) Nielsen, Scott (Aimee Sjostedt) Giles, Shannon (Hunter) Acosta, Charis (Brian) Nordman and Brittney, Austin, and Dalton Kahlstorf; great-grandchildren, Skylar Berthon-Nordman, Thor Stensrud and Brayden Stohr; sister, Millie Sonerholm of Klamath Falls, Oregon; and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lola Faye in 1997; son, Jeffrey in 1966; son, Keith in Vietnam in 1969; a brother, Donald Kahlstorf; sisters, Laura Baade, Gertrude Mortenson, Donna Kahlstorf and Edna Fisher. Harold loved the Lord and lived to serve Him. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Clayton L. Martin CHARLES CITY — Clayton L. Martin, 75, of Charles City, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Funeral services for Clayton Martin will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the church an 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. George Smidt Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 South Kentucky Ave., with the Rev. Miles Grismore officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the George Smidt Sr. memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. George was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Britt, the youngest of 15 children to Henry and Emily (Heerkes) Smidt. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1946. He was united in marriage to Beverly Hjelle on Aug. 3, 1952, in Northwood, Iowa. George farmed south east of Mason City and enjoyed being outdoors and working on the farm. He took great pride in farming and always did his best, which he accomplished in his long career. He enjoyed farming beside his son George Jr. and spending time with his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. George is survived by his son, George Smidt Jr. of Mason City, granddaughter, Emily Chambers and husband Byron of Texas; two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Tyler Chambers; siblings, Helen Smidt of Mason City and Geraldine Pitkin of Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Bonnie King of Mason City and Helen Smidt of Britt; brother-in-laws, Newell Trustin and Helmer Hjelle of Mason City. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly A. Smidt in 2001 and a daughter, Vickie Mennen; siblings, Henry, Ole, Ann, Henry, Louie, Alice, Fanny, Emily, Hensman, Ben, Lena and Jenny; and son-in-law, Mark Mennen in 2003; sister-in-law, Lillian Marsh and brother-in-law, Oscar Hjelle. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Marcella V. “Marcie” Mueller MANLY — Marcella V. “Marcie” Mueller, 103, of Manly died Wednesday, April 30, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m on Monday, May 6, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St., Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will follow in the Manly Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Marcella’s service on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Marcella’s name in care of her family or to Bethel United Methodist Church. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. 641-454-2210. ColonialChapels.com.
Russell Krominga Visitation will be Sunday, May 5, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6, at the United Methodist Church in Titonka with Reverend Todd Hartsock officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services-Titonka, 515-928-2735, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Helen C. Hicok
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the United Methodist Church, Nashua with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the United Methodist Church, Nashua. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Helen’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. Helen Camille Hicok was born Oct. 14, 1927, in rural Nashua, the daughter of Dennie and Bertha (Ross) LaBarge. Helen was introduced to Harold Hicok and the couple married on Oct. 19, 1945, in Troy, Kan. To this union three daughters were born. The couple farmed together for their entire lives in the Nashua area. They retired from the farm in 1987 and moved into the city of Nashua. Her children and family would like to give special acknowledgment and appreciation for the care given to their mother at both the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly and their staff, and the Waverly Health Center and their staff. We will be forever grateful. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Sandra (Jim) Miller of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Dee (Ron) Dietz of Nashua, Connie (Paul) Holstun of Roswell, New Mexico; eight grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Vernon (Rose) LaBarge of Nashua, Harland (June) LaBarge of Fort Dodge, Clyde (Marsha) LaBarge of Salisbury, Maryland; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Marvin) Huxsol of Charles City, Pat LaBarge of Charles City; one brother-in-law, Lowell (Doris) Hicok. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold (2005), one brother, Roland LaBarge. Dorothy V. Gordon
A celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cremation has taken place and a committal service will be at Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Iowa, at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church-Lutheran World Mission or NIACC Foundation in memory of Dorothy V. Gordon. Contributions to the NIACC Foundation will be utilized to establish scholarships for students in health related fields. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Dorothy was born in 1923 in Centerville, daughter of Harlan E. and Katherine (Campbell) Vinzant. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1941 and then took business training at American Institute of Commerce in Davenport, Iowa. While there she was a member of two A.A.U. National Champion basketball teams. She was united in marriage to Hib Smith in 1944 in Centerville and they moved to Mason City in 1962 where she worked for the Mason City schools, Muehe-Scott-Smith Insurance and then became a District Manager and Marketing representative for Iowa Kemper Insurance and Economy Fire & Casualty Insurance, retiring in 1988. On June 20, 1987, she married Orville (Charles) Gordon, who preceded her in death in November 2011. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, P.E.O. Chapter DZ and active in Trinity Lutheran Churchwomen and Lydia Circle. She is a former member of the YWCA Board, North Iowa Mercy Auxiliary, Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa and Professional Insurance Agents of Iowa. She was the 1984 PIA Iowa Field Person of the Year. Dorothy was a people person and thoroughly enjoyed her family, friends, acquaintances and birthday, book and bridge clubs to the utmost. She is survived by daughter Kathy Bartilotta, Denver, Colorado; son Kip Smith and his wife Sherrie of Kalispell, Montana; son Doug Smith and his wife Jane of Inverness, Illinois; daughter Sharon Meyer and her husband Bob of Mason City; and daughter Linda Buzzetti of Deerfield Beach, Florida; twin brother William Vinzant and his wife Bonnie of Centerville;12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Orville, and two sisters. Dorothy’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the exceptional staff of Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate and loving care during the past several months. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Beatriz “Bea” A. Wallace DOWS — Beatriz “Bea” A. Wallace, 24, died at the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City on April 26, 2013. A funeral service for Beatriz will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Abundant Life Chapel, 202 Fairview St., Dows. Pastor Bruce Klapwill be officiating. A visitation will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Those wishing to express their sympathies in memorials may direct them to the family at 604 Rowan Road, Dows, IA 50071. Mildred Elaine Staff Grafton — Mildred Elaine Staff, 86, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Grand Haven Assisted Living, Cedar Falls. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, rural Carpenter with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com. Joyce Shepherd HAMPTON — Joyce Shepherd, 64, of Hampton, passed away Thursday May 2, 2013, at her home in Hampton. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Adam Yurigan Jr.
Adam was born on April 17th 1918 to Adam Yurigan Sr. and Mildred (Baker) Yurigan in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. He graduated High school and attended the University of Pittsburg. On June 5th 1943 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth L. (Betty Lou) Barnes of Garner, Iowa. He served in the US Army in World War 11 and was discharged in 1945. Adam was in the golf industry for 70 years. In 1947 he was Golf professional and golf course superintendent at Muscatine, then in 1948 at the All Veterans golf course in Clear Lake, Iowa. In 1949 he went into the Auto business with his Father in law in Garner. In 1962 he returned to golf as a professional and superintendent at the Mason City CC, then at Echo Valley in Des Moines, Iowa. In Florida He was golf course superintendent at Rio Pinar, Orlando, Johns Island, Hawks Nest and consultant at Vero Beach CC. in Vero Beach, Florida Adam had 12 holes in one in his life time. His real love was caring for the golf course, and helping young people get their start as a golf course superintendent. He was a member of the Rotary Club. The PGA of America, National Golf Superintendents Association, 1st President of the Central Florida Superintendents Association.1st President of the Florida Treasure Coast Superintendents Association. Adam is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Windermere, Florida 4 children, Nancy (Gus) Skarlis, Mason City, and Vero Beach, Florida, Patricia Llamas, Daytona Beach, Florida, Lorena (Bob) Amon, Windermere, Florida, Michael (Kay) Yurigan, Vero Beach, Florida Grand children, Toby (Kim) Llamas, Gus Jr. (Pina) Skarlis and James (Jamey) Skarlis, Jacob, Adam and Benjamin Yurigan. Great grand children Josh and Noelle Llamas, and Giada, Carter and Gavin Skarlis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Adam Sr. and Mildred, brother Paul, sister in law Carmella, and sister Mildred Yurigan and niece Patty (Yurigan) Sloan. In keeping with Adam’s wishes, cremation will take place with no visitation or service being held. Memorials may be given to Hospice. Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont, Florida is serving the Yurigan family. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com. Melvin Hagg ALGONA
— Melvin Hagg, 84, of Algona, died on
Wednesday May 1, 2013, at the Kossuth
Regional Health Center in Algona. Posted on 3 May 2013 Marcella V. “Marcie” Mueller
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m on Monday, May 6, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St., Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will follow in the Manly Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Marcella’s service on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Marcella’s name in care of her family or to Bethel United Methodist Church. Marcella Vivian Bergland was born on August 17, 1909, near Hettinger, N.D., the daughter of Olaf and Emma (Erlandson) Bergland. She attended school in Hettinger and then graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Home Economics. She was a member of Sigma Alpha Lota, a national honor society. Her studies at Iowa State included music and arts. She worked as an interior decorator for New England Furniture in Minneapolis and then for Meir Wolf and Sons in Mason City. She married Harold Mueller on January 2, 1931. They would be blessed with five children — Don, Eugene, Ray, Mary, and Paul. Marcie and Harold moved to a farm southwest of Manly in 1933 and lived there until retirement in 1992 when they then moved to the Willows in Mason City. Marcie was named Worth County Mother of the Year because of her community work in the church, 4-H, and in Manly High School music. She was especially known for her excellence in cooking, gardening, and growing all kinds of flowers. She belonged to the garden club, study club, Home Economics club, and card clubs. Marcie is loved and admired by her children, Eugene (Helen) Mueller, Manly, Ray (Kathy) Mueller, Evergreen, Colorado, and Mary Griffith, Towson, Maryland; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren; as well as extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; sons, Don and Paul; and siblings. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2210, ColonialChapels.com. Elaine Havig Osage — Elaine Havig, age 98, of Osage, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Osage, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage where there will be a 4:30 p.m. rosary. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Elaine was born April 30, 1915, the daughter of Alfred and Rose (Weber) Kleckner in Orchard. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in New Haven. On August 14, 1940, Elaine was united in marriage to Marlin Havig at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven. She worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Roach Farms/Midwest Realtors. Elaine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Guild, Sacred Heart Study Club, Osage American Legion and VFW Auxiliary’s, and DAV Auxiliary of Mason City. She especially enjoyed growing strawberries in her garden, baking cookies for her grandchildren, crocheting, and playing cards. Elaine is survived by three daughters, Judi Oudekerk of Buffalo, Minnesota, Janet (Gerald “Jiggs”) Grimm of Mitchell, Mary Howell of Warrenville, Illinois; a son, James (Becci) Havig of Mason City; a sister, Delores Byrnes of Riceville; seven grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Don) Fox of Osage, Kirk Hungate of Osage, Jennifer Morrison of Maplewood, Minnesota, Vicki (Dave) Wayman of Pontiac, Illinois, Todd (Jen) Grimm of Mitchell, Troy (Brandi) Havig of Mason City, Katie E. Havig of Mason City; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marlin in 2006; three sisters, Dorothy Smalley, Margaret Tatge, Kathy Rothenbuhler; three brothers, Duane, Bernard, and Donald Kleckner; and two sons-in-law. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706. Lyle Patrie Charles City — Lyle Patrie, 65, of Charles City, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Impatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services for Lyle Patrie will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Kim Thacker of Western Douglas Church of Saint John of Plainfield will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service. Friends may call an hour prior to the service at the Hauser Funeral Home. 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. Joyce Elaine Shepherd Hampton — Joyce Elaine Shepherd, 64, of Hampton, died May 2, 2013, at her home in Hampton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Steve Winsor officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 6, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes, Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes. com. Richard William Holze Hampton — Richard William Holze, 78, of Hampton, died May 2, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 6, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, May 6, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. A private family burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Mildred Staff Grafton — Mildred Staff, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2013, at Windhaven Assisted Living, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, rural Carpenter. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood, and one hour before the service on Monday. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Mildred was born December 15, 1926, in Mitchell County, daughter of Nels A. Gordon and Hannah (Clayton) Gordon. She married Jean Staff on December 16, 1945, in Carpenter. He died October 30, 2007. She graduated from Carpenter High School and was employed as the postmaster in Grafton. She was a member of Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter. She is survived by two sons, Keith (Charlene) of Minnesota City, Minnesota, Glen (Judy) of Waverly, one daughter, Lois Staff of Waterloo, two grandsons, Jeremy and Brian Staff, both of Minnesota City, and four great granddaughters Destiny, Julia, Kaitlyn and Azlyn; and her sister, Sandy Moretz of Medford, Wisconsin. She was preceeded in death by her husband and two sisters, Helen and Doris. Memorials may be directed to the charity of choice. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites. com. Geraldine C. Schuver Nora Springs — Geraldine C. Schuver, resident of Summit Heights Assisted Living, Nora Springs, died Thursday, May 2, 2013. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Tuesday. Should friends desire, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, Colonial Chapels.com. Posted on 4 May 2013 Jennifer Maloney Maga Forest City — Jennifer Maloney Maga, 48, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013, due to her battle with cancer. Jennifer Eileen Maloney was born on Aug. 24, 1964, in Glendale, California, to parents Malcom and Joyce Maloney. She graduated from Holy Family School in Glendale, California, where she went on to get her degree in holistic health and massage therapy. She later moved with her fiance, Terry Jackson, to Forest City, Iowa, where they resided on their lovely farm. Her interests included music, reading, art, massage, antiques, angels, fairies and the love for her cats. Jen was always strong, bright and full of energy. She had a free spirit and a beautiful soul. She always saw the good in people and would go out of her way to help anyone in need. She truly had a caring heart and will be missed by so many of her friends and family. “May you follow the white light and set your wings free.” She is survived by her father, Malcom Maloney; and siblings, Valerie, Patricia, Daniel and Sandra. She was proceeded in death by her baby daughter, Terra, and mother, Joyce. Terry and family will be holding a small gathering to help honor and celebrate the life of Jennifer from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6, at the Lakeview Park building in the Clear Lake City Park for anyone that wishes to come by and pay their respects to her family and friends at the Lakeview Community Room, located at 101 Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa. “You will always be forever missed my dear Jennifer, my lover, my best friend and soul mate.” Fonda Sue (Rowley) Moorehead
She was born on Feb. 25, 1950, in Belmond, Iowa, to Deloris and Arald D. Rowley. Fonda grew up in Mason City, Iowa, and graduated from Mason City High School in 1968. Fonda married Gary Van Every in 1968 and moved with him to Texas in 1971. Although they ended their marriage, Fonda remained in Texas. Fonda worked for GATX Terminals Corp. in Houston for more than 30 years. She is survived by her husband, David Moorehead; her three sons: Scott Van Every and Nick Van Every, living in California, and Eric Van Every of Spring, Texas; her mother, Deloris Rowley, Mason City; her older brother, Arald R. Rowley, Reno, Nev.; and her younger brother, Jerry Rowley, Bremerton, Washington. Fonda was preceded in death by her father, Arald D. Rowley, and her grandparents. Fonda enjoyed canning, bow hunting, and cooking — especially barbecues. She will be missed. Geraldine C. Schuver
She was lovingly welcomed to heaven by our Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with her beloved husband, Norbert. We can only imagine this joyous reunion! A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, Iowa, with Monsignor Brunkan officiating. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Tuesday. Should friends desire, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa. Geraldine Cecelia Swanson, the daughter of Carl and Hulda (Johannsen) Swanson, was born Sept. 2, 1923, in Crystal Lake, Iowa. At a young age she moved to a farm near Rock Falls and later to Nora Springs. She was the youngest of 11 children. She received her education and graduated from Rock Falls Community School. She was on the girls basketball team during high school, being part of of the 1938 season undefeated team. Basketball was a love she enjoyed all her life. She was an avid Hawkeye basketball fan. Her love of sports also extended to baseball. She always had time to pitch the ball to her grandchildren. She loved watching the Minnesota Twins and discussing the games with family and friends. She was also a Cub Scout den mother for both Mark and Brad. She was employed for many years at United Home Bank in Mason City and First State Bank of Nora Springs. She enjoyed her work, but especially enjoyed her coworkers and the customers. Geri married the love of her life, Norbert N. Schuver, on Dec. 1, 1945, in Rockford, Iowa, upon Norbert’s return from service during World War II. Geri continued to enjoy her work while she and Norb made a loving home and welcomed two sons, Mark and Brad. Norb and Geri lived in Nora Springs their entire life. Geri was a very loving, caring and generous person. She delighted in being a mother, grandmother and good friend to many people. She was always patient, kind, nurturing and never missed an opportunity to boast of her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very proud of them all. Growing up the youngest of 11 children, Geri quickly learned how to have fun and be happy with what you were given. She always seemed to know that time spent with someone was the greatest gift she could give. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She spent hours entertaining the grandchildren with all types of games, especially checkers, and playing school or house or maybe restaurant with the kids. Decorating Easter eggs and sugar cookies is a treasured memory for the entire family. She also enjoyed bowling, dancing, cooking and baking and any activity that the grandchildren and great-grandchildren chose. Geri never met a piece of pie or chocolate that she didn’t like and was always concerned that others had enough to eat. She loved preparing wonderful meals and treats. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, a former member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford and the American Legion Auxiliary of Nora Springs. Geri is survived by her two sons, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Mark and Linda Schuver of Lafayette, Indiana, and their children, Melissa Schmidgall of Columbus, Ohio, Jennifer and Todd Baker and their children Noah and Macy of Denver, Colorado, Sarah and Dave Duncan and their children Adeline and Grant of Indianapolis, Indiana; Brad and Peggy Schuver of Marion, Iowa, and their children Katie Schuver of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nick and Shannon Schuver and their daughter Evie of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Kevin and Katelynn Schuver of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Arlene (Ray) Swanson and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hulda; three sisters and seven brothers: Elof (Florence) Swanson, Fred (Alyce) Swanson, Amy (Alfred) Davis, Myrtle (Bob) Vilsack, Walter (Nellie) Swanson, Vance (Luella) Swanson, Raymond Swanson, Almer (Effie) Swanson, Irene (Bue) Billman and Merle Swanson. She was also preceded in death by life- long friend and sister-in-law Evelyn (Tom) Vala and brother-in-law Harold (Shirley) Schuver. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Mercy Medical Center and Hospice of North Iowa. Special thanks to the staff at the Nora Springs Care Center, Summit Heights Assisted Living and director and special friend, Mary Grauerholtz, “The Farm Family” and many, many relatives and friends who extended acts of kindness and friendship to Geri and her family. No words can convey the heartfelt thank-you from the family. May God bless you all! Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs; 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com.
McDale “Buddy” Thompson
He was a beloved son, brother and uncle, who fathered many and grandfathered even more. He attended school at Grant Elementary, Junior High at Roosevelt and Monroe, and graduated from Mason City High School. He was a veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a great dancer, had a passion for card-playing, music, wrestling/boxing and westerns. He is loved, respected, and will be remembered forever by everyone. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Willie Beatrice Thompson, multiple siblings and several children. Rest in Paradise. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., following a public visitation at 1 p.m. Memorials and flowers can be directed to the funeral home. Sandra “Sandy” Mitchell Pharris IOWA FALLS — Sandra “Sandy” Mitchell Pharris, 60, of Iowa Falls, Iowa and formerly of Eldora, Iowa, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at her home under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Funeral services for Sandra “Sandy” Mitchell Pharris will be 10:30 Tuesday, May 7, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St., Iowa Falls, with the Revs. Carol Myers and Jeff Blackman officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. Private burial will be in the Ridgeway Cemetery, Hillsboro, Texas. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family in care of her daughter: Janette Pomeroy, 511 Park Ave., Iowa Falls IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Clayton L. Martin
Funeral services for Clayton Martin will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, and Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service. Clayton LeRoy Martin was born on Nov. 24, 1937, at Mason City, the son of William and Minda (Askelson) Martin. He graduated from Charles City High School. Clayton proudly served in the United States Marines. On Sept. 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Doris Springer. Clayton worked for 30 years at John Deere in Waterloo. He was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, UAW 838 and past member of the Moose and Elks Lodge. Clayton looked forward to going fishing, going to flea markets, watching boxing and playing the slots. Family was important to Clayton and he looked forward to spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. Living family members include four children: Susan (Mike) Hyland of Colwell, Shelia (David) Hill of West Des Moines, Linn Martin of Charles City and Stacey (Dan) Corrigan of Cedar Falls; a daughter-in-law, Shelly Martin of Charles City; 11 grandchildren: Stephanie Riles, Robert and Katie Hardiman, Taylor, David and Chrystena Hill, Cassandra, Sara and Jennifer Martin, and Nathan and Matthew Corrigan; and two brothers: Eli (Gladys) Martin of Ashland, Ky., and Harlan (Kelly) Martin of Donnelson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Martin; a granddaughter, Khristina Riles; two brothers: Alvin and William Martin; and four sisters: Frances Griffen, Bertha Barr, Cleatus Beal and Irene Martin. 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. Victor A. “Vic” Santeramo Mason City — Victor A. “Vic” Santeramo, 84, of Mason City, died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Heritage Care and Rehab Center in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-4213-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Charles Umbaugh ALGONA — Charles Umbaugh, 74, of Algona, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Monday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with the Rev. Ed Harp officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. L. Ava Hedrick Bowman
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Max Hedrick and Don Bowman; her parents, Frank and Lena Williams; and her sister, Marian Buchanan. Ava is survived by her three children: Kent (Patty) Hedrick, Jean (Paul) Anderson and Neil (Mary) Hedrick; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and her sister, Betty Hedrick. Ava was an elementary school teacher in Iowa for many years. She and Max lived in Mason City, Iowa, nearly 50 years, then moved and lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ava lived her last six years in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Overland Park. Inurnment will follow at Mason City, Iowa. Condolences may be expressed at www.porterfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, Kan., 913-438-6444. Posted on 5 May 2013 by Marie Thompson |
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DOWS
— Beatriz “Bea” A. Wallace, 24, died at
the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa
City on April 26, 2013. 
CHARLES
CITY — Darlene Steil, 74, of Charles
City died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at
her home. 
FOREST
CITY — Robert H. Fisher, 62, of Forest
City, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 in
Ciudad-del-Carmen in Mexico. 
Minneapolis,
Minnesota – McDale “Buddy” Thompson, 85,
passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
Sunday, April 28, 2013. Born Jan. 15,
1928. 
BRITT
— Harold F. Kahlstorf, 89, of Britt died
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Mercy
Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
MASON
CITY — George Smidt Sr., 85, of Mason
City, passed away peacefully at his home
on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. 
NASHUA
— Helen C. Hicok, 85 of Nashua, died
Tuesday April 30, 2013, at the Bartels
Lutheran Retirement Community in
Waverly. 
MASON
CITY —Dorothy V. Gordon, 89, of Mason
City, passed away peacefully, Wednesday,
May 1, 2013, at Heritage Care Center.
WINDERMERE,
He
was born Jan. 15th, 1928. Buddy was born
in and lived in Mason City, Iowa.
CHARLES
CITY — Clayton L. Martin, 75, of Charles
City, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City. 
L.
Ava Hedrick Bowman, 96, died April 27,
2013, at Kansas City Hospice House. She
was born May 14, 1916, in Milford, Iowa.
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