Charles “Chuck” McManigal

Ventura — Charles “Chuck” McManigal, 74, of Ventura Heights, died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

 Lawrence Earl Harris

Lawrence Earl Harris was born to William Earl Harris and his second wife, Martha (Johnson), in Mason City, Iowa, on April 22, 1928.

Larry was the fourth of five children born to William. Larry’s brothers and sisters were Myrtle Marie (Everhart), Warren Glenn, Fredrick Arthur and Ella Mae (Carberry).

Larry’s second great- grandfather, William Harris and wife, Mary Ann (Warmington), emigrated from Cornwall, England, to the Linden, Wisconsin, area around 1848.

Larry was born and raised in and around the Mason City, Iowa, area. His father, who went by the name Earl, farmed just south of Mason City until he died of a heart failure when Larry was 14. Larry continued to farm for a couple of years thereafter with relatives. When he was 16, Larry was hired by the Milwaukee Railroad, from which he retired in 1984 in Aberdeen, S.D.

Larry married Betty Jane Cogill, daughter of Benjamin Leroy and Christina Cogill, on Sept. 8, 1946. Betty and Larry have three children: Barbara Jean Poindexter of Carrollton, Georgia, Linda Sue Harris of Carrollton, Georgia, and William Earl Harris and his wife, Debra Ann of Glendale, Arizona

In 1954, the Milwaukee Railroad transferred Larry and his family to Austin, Minnesota, where they remained until 1969 when he was transferred again, to Aberdeen, S.D. Larry’s wife of 65 years passed away on May 6, 2011, to cancer.

Larry is survived by his three children: Barbara, Linda and Bill; three grandchildren: Davin Leslie Auble of Boston Massachusetts, William Earl Junior and wife, Nicole Marie of Marietta, Georgia, and Christina Kay Steinke and husband, Craig of Buckeye Arizona; and four great- grandchildren: Naomi Marie Dean, Dylan Nicole Harris, William Easton Harris and Jack Edward Steinke.

In 1973, Larry and Betty became empty-nesters with retirement from the railroad following 10 years after. Larry enjoyed more than 25 years of retirement life with Betty, bowling, fishing, crafting, playing cards and traveling all over the U.S.A. in their RV. In 2009, they gave up their RV life and settled in at Youngtown, Arizona

Daddy passed from our hands on April 29, 2013, at Hospice of Arizona in Sun City West, Arizona

It was his desire not to have a memorial and to be cremated.

— From the Family of Lawrence Earl Harris

Posted on 6 May 2013 by Marie Thompson

 Arlene Montandon

Clarion — Arlene Montandon, 89, of Clarion, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Iowa Specialty Hospital of Clarion.

Funeral services for Arlene Montandon will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the United Methodist Church, 100 Northrup St. in Dows with Pastor Brian Cushman officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Ave. E. in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to the service.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Pearl Lockrem

Thompson — Pearl Lockrem, 92, of Thompson, died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Elaine Siemsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.

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.

 Valores E. “Val” Young

Clear Lake — Valores E. “Val” Young, 77, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Per her wishes, she has been cremated and a celebration of life memorial service will be held in the near future.

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

Jerry L. Toppin

Ventura —Jerry L. Toppin, 56, of Ventura, died at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at the St. John Lutheran Church, rural Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, rural Garner. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church.

The family suggests memorials to St John Lutheran Church in memory of Jerry Toppin.

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

Charles W. McManigal (“C.W.”)

VENTURA — Charles W. McManigal (“C.W.”), age 73, long-time Mason City attorney, died peacefully and with dignity at his home following a lengthy illness on May, 4, 2013. His devoted wife, Nancy, was at his side, as well as family.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, May, 10, at the Historic Park Inn Hotel, 15 West State Street, Mason City, Iowa. At approximately 5 p.m. there will be a time designated for prayer, eulogies and tributes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Greater Iowa Alzheimer’s Association, 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 515-440-2722.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at 2386 244th Street, Ventura, IA 50458. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

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

Rosella M. “Lindy” Krull

Forest City — Rosella M. “Lindy” Krull, 91, of Forest City, died on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Forest Plaza Assisted Living in Forest City.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center, at a later date.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Barbara Ann Kienitz

Belmond, Iowa — Barbara Ann Kienitz, age 47, a resident of Belmond, Iowa, where she lived at the Mosaic Home on Country Club Drive, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, where she had been for one week after a short illness.

Barbara, the daughter of Gary and Beatrice (Cushman) Kienitz was born in Worthington, Minnesota, on December 8, 1965.

She has been living at Mosaic (formerly Krysilis) in Belmond since 1994, where she received cheerful and loving care. She loved to participate in the activities and going on outings were something that brought great enjoyment to her life. Despite the inflictions that challenged her life journey, Barbara was one who could bring her own joy to the live of others with her smile and hugs.

She is survived her mother Bea Anderson, Dresser, Wisconsin, three sisters, Rhonda Palmquist, Ellenburg, Washington, Robyn Theese, Barronette, Wisconsin, and Rochelle (Shelly) Schneider, Algona, Iowa; aunts, uncles, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Kienitz.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., today, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First street Southeast, Belmond, Iowa. The Reverend Art Zewert will be officiating.

Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Lakota.

Visitation will be at the funeral home today from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials and cards may be directed in Barb’s memory in care of her mother, Bea Anderson, 1158 190th Street Southeast, Dresser, WI 54009.

Vera Ward

Iowa Falls — Vera Ward, 86, of Iowa Falls, and formerly of Pueblo, Colorado, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls, under the care of Iowa Hospice.

Memorial services for Vera Ward will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T. J. Norman officiating. A time of visitation and fellowship will follow the services at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pueblo, Colorado.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her daughter: Nancy Welden, 23585 145th street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Helen Carpenter

Bancroft — Dorothy Helen Carpenter, 90, of Bancroft, died on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father Sunny Dominic officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-885-2521

Gloria Dean Goerish

Clear Lake — Gloria Dean Goerish, 73, Clear Lake, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at her home.

A funeral Mass for Gloria will be held at 11a.m. Friday, May 10, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fouth St., Clear Lake.

Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Joseph P. Weydert,

Blue Springs, MISSOURI — Joseph P. Weydert, 48, of Blue Springs, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

A memorial prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa. A public gathering will be held one hour prior to the service.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Joseph P. Weydert Memorial Fund, Farmers State Bank, 124 E. Third St., Cameron MO 64429.

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

Posted on 7 May 2013

Gloria Dean Goerish

CLEAR LAKE — Gloria Dean Goerish, 73, Clear Lake, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at her home.

A funeral Mass for Gloria will be held at 11 a.m.,

Friday, May 10, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m., at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.

The family of Gloria would like to request that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorials to the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association, 2801 S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608.

Gloria D. (Carl) Goerish was born on Aug. 25, 1939, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the daughter of Glen Albert and Clara Marie (Haech) Carl. During her growing- up years, she worked at the local drive through and then worked at the local movie theater. Growing up she loved to go to the local skating rink when she was in junior high school where she met the love of her life, “Baldy.” While in high school, she met him again while she was working at the movie theater and on a cold winter night he gave her a ride home and they just continued their dating. After she graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1957, she moved to Minnesota. Gloria worked at Hopkins, Minnesota, as a nanny, and then moved to New Ulm, Minnesota, where she worked in the John Oster Manufacturing Plant.

Gloria was united in marriage to Gerald Goerish, the love of her life, on Aug. 11, 1958, and they moved to Ludwigs-burg, Germany, where their daughter Annalisa was born.

In 1960, they returned to the states. They resided in Sanborn, Minnesota, where two more daughters were born, Gerene and Patti, and after their births, they returned to Clear Lake to reside, where a son, Jim, joined the family.

Gloria started working in retail and worked at the Ben Franklin, was manager of The Clothes Chute, worked at the Gallery 3619, The Fabric Store, Martha’s Maid-Rite, Burger King and then The Dollar General Store. Gloria worked a total of over 40 years in retail stores.

Gloria loved being around people and continued to do so until she got Trigeminal Neuralgia which confined her mostly to her home. She was an advocate for this disease and started a support group in the Mason City area, and was the support contact and telephone contact for the state of Iowa.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry Goerish of Clear Lake; her four children, and six grandchildren: daughter, Annalisa (Butch) Marshall of Coulter, and their children, Jason and Neil Marshall; daughter, Gerene (Mike) Farrell of St. Charles, Iowa, and their children, Michelle (Jon) Anderson, and Savanah Farrell; daughter, Patti Goerish and special friend Mike of Mason City; and son, Jim (Wendy) Goerish, and Jim’s sons, John Goerish and fiancé Jen or “Squirt” as Gloria called her, and Robert Goerish, and Wendy’s son, Zach Karlson, and great-grandson, Ryder Goerish. Also left to cherish her memory are brothers Dean Carl of Belle Plaine, and Larry Carl and his fiancé Linda of Atkins; and Nona Paulsen and special friend Roger, of Rockwell; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Louis Goerish; Ed (LeiLani) Goerish; Elly (Frank) Trebesch; Bev and (Sal )Windschitl; Charlie (Sandy) Goerish; Bev Goerish, and Tom Goerish and special friend Diane; many nieces, nephews, and a lot of very special friends and the special people of the Trigeminal Neuralgia support groups that have been there for her over the years.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Thelma Goerish; brother-in-law, Roger Goerish; and a sister-in-law, Caroline Carl; and many friends she cherished so much and other family members.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel: 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Valores E. “Val” Young

CLEAR LAKE —Valores E. “Val” Young, 77, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, surrounded by her family.

Due to her wishes, she has been cremated and a “Celebration of Life Memorial Service” will be held in the near future. The family has established a memorial fund at Clear Lake Bank and Trust, so she can continue to give to the community she loved.

Valores was born Oct. 27, 1935 ,in Mason City, the daughter of Leland and Delavin (Andrews) Guldberg. She graduated from Thornton High School, Thornton, in 1953.

She married Russell Young, Jan. 30, 1954, at the Methodist Church Parsonage, Clear Lake. For over 59 years they have celebrated their lives together in Clear Lake where they raised their three sons, Randy, Rick and Ron.

She began her retail career at Fareway Foods, before joining her mother-in-law Jenny Young, in running Oluf T. Hansen’s for over thirty plus years, where she got to know many of Clear Lake and area residents. Her grandchildren were always amazed that when she walked down the street everyone knew their grandmother. To her, a stranger was someone she just had not yet had a chance to talk to.

Valores was an active member of the Clear Lake Chamber and was Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July parade in 2005. She helped Mad Hatter with getting the Buddy Holly Tribute started, renaming the street, maintaining the park on Eighth and Main, Iowa State Fair Singers, Ridiculous Days, Fourth of July, Santa House, and she was very passionate about Clear Lake, Main Street and small business in the area, working hard to develop programs and events that enhanced Clear Lake as a place to live and visit. Valores was on the founding committee of the Christmas By the Lake. She worked year-round on the first years to insure it was a first class contribution to our town. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, knitting, doing great adventures with family, dancing, reading, listening to ’50s music and especially playing with the grandkids. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family.

The family would like to thank Carson Home Care, IOOF Home and Hospice of North Iowa for their care and support in helping Valores over the last year with her Alzheimer’s battle.

Valores is survived by her husband Russell Young, Clear Lake; three children: Randy (Kim) Young, Clear Lake; Rick (Jeri) Young, Cedar Rapids; and Ron Young, Clear Lake; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Gwynn Coyle.

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

 Lawrence F. Schroeder
U.S. Army    Korean Conflict

SHEFFIELD — Lawrence F. Schroeder, 81, of Sheffield, passed away Monday, May 7, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Visitation will be held at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield, today, Wednesday, May 8, from 5 until 7 p.m.

The funeral will be held at the First Grace Baptist Church on Thursday, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Ken Livingston officiating.

Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield with Veteran’s Honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 American Legion.

Lawrence “Red” Schroeder was born December 18, 1931, the son of Carl and Florence (Dannen) Schroeder, in Ross Township in Franklin County. He graduated from the Sheffield High School in 1949. After high school, he went into the Army and was overseas serving his country in the Korean War.

On December 7, 1958, he married Millie Theilen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For many years he worked for Carnation and Swiss Valley Milk routes. He was proud to be a volunteer fireman for the Sheffield Fire Department and served as assistant fire chief for 23 years. He was a member of the American Legion and served on the City Council for a number of years.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Millie; his daughter and her husband, Deb and Jim Devine of Corwith and their son Daryl of Sheffield. He will also be missed by his brother Delbert Schroeder and friend Millie Rabey; his brother-in-law Bob Nissen; his sister Becky (Larry) Tull; his sister Ruth (Stacey) Redmond; his brother Ed (Laura) Schroeder, along with many nieces and nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Florence Schroeder, his sister Ruby Nissen, his sister-in-law Priscilla Schroeder, and his nephew Wayne Redmond.

Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield, 641-892-4241.

Jerry L. Toppin

VENTURA — Jerry L. Toppin, 56, of Ventura, Iowa, died at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, at the St. John Lutheran Church, rural Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, rural Garner.

Visitation will be Thursday, from 5 until 7 p.m., at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Friday, at the church.

Family suggests memorials to St. John Lutheran Church in memory of Jerry Toppin.

Jerry was born Jan. 10, 1957, in Mason City, the son of Wayne and Ardith (Hollatz) Toppin. He grew up in rural Ventura area and graduated from Ventura High School in 1975 and continued his education at North Iowa Area Community College. He moved to Waterloo and worked as a surveyor and later moved back to Mason City and worked for Cell-U-Byte and then for Oehlert Construction.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing on the church softball team and following sports. One of his favorite sayings was “Take One Day at a Time.”

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, rural Garner, where he was baptized and confirmed. He served as a trustee and usher at the church.

Jerry is survived by his parents: Wayne and Ardith Toppin, Clear Lake; his three siblings: Gene (Dana) Toppin, Clear Lake; Jack (Cheryl) Toppin, Garner; and Susan Toppin, West Des Moines; nieces and nephew: Andrea Toppin, Ames; Joel Toppin, Clear Lake; and Nicole Toppin, Garner.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harlan and Doris Toppin and Henry and Bertha Hollatz.

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

Marjorie Christians

KANAWHA — Marjorie Christians, 89, of Kanawha, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

Funeral services for Marjorie Christians will be held on Thursday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m., at the Right 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 today, Wednesday, May 8, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., in Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

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

Kenneth E. Erdmann
U.S. Army

PLYMOUTH — Kenneth E. Erdmann, age 63, of Plymouth, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, with friends and family by his side.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly with the Rev. Beverly Butler officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 until 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Kenneth was born July 25, 1949, in Osage, the son of Gilbert and Eleanor (White) Erdmann. He graduated from Osage High School in 1967. Ken enlisted in the U.S. Army serving tours in Germany and Thailand. He was a life member of the Osage VFW as well as a member of the Manly American Legion. On September 22, 1973,

Ken was united in marriage to Mary Kay Harmon at First United Methodist Church in Osage. The

family made their home in the Plymouth area.

Ken worked for Ziegler, Inc. of Mason City for 37 years in many different capacities. Most of his career was spent in heavy equipment sales. He truly enjoyed serving his customers which he considered to be friends. Ken was a member of Pioneer Town & Country Club in Manly, where he spent many happy hours of camaraderie with his golfing buddies. He enjoyed camping and gathering with friends and family. Ken loved working in his garage, tinkering with cars and especially enjoyed cruising in his ’66 Nova.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Mary Kay of Plymouth; a son, Doug (Andrea) Erdmann of Rochester, Minnesota, and their son Colton; a daughter, Dawn Erdmann of Waukee; four siblings: Judith (Joel) Voaklander of Osage; Cheryl (Alan) Adams of Osage; Kevin Erdmann of Osage; Christine (Troy) Levenhagen of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

Pearl Lockrem

THOMPSON— Pearl Lockrem, 92, of Thompson, passed away on Saturday, May 4, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 8, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Pastor Elaine Siemsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Pearl Beatrice Lockrem was born on Oct. 13, 1920, to Andrew and Nettie (Mickelson) Odegaard near Rake. She was baptized at Bethany Lutherarn Church in rural Bricelyn and confirmed at the Bricelyn Lutheran Church. She graduated from Bricelyn High School.

On March 10, 1940, she was united in marriage to Kenneth T. Lockrem at the Bethany parsonage in Thompson.

To this union, three children were born: Beverly Legler (deceased); Kenneth Lockrem, Thompson; and Gary Lockrem (deceased).

After marriage, they lived on various farms in the Thompson area. They purchased and ran the Lockrem Brother’s Hardware store from 1948 to 1950. They then moved back out to the farm and farmed until Kenneth’s death in 1953.

After his death, she worked at Fleetguard for 23 years and raised her three children.

She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church and participated in aid and circle activities.

Pearl loved playing cards, reading, bowling, and shopping. She was always up for a game of cards or dominoes when her grandchildren stopped in. And they always knew a good lunch would follow.

Pearl was dedicated to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Always ready to help out whenever she could.

She moved into the Timely Mission Nursing Home in November of 2011. She enjoyed the many activities they provided and the excellent care she received.

She will be greatly missed by her son Kenny (Connie) of Thompson; her grandchildren: Kim Martin of Mason City; Pam (John) Landheer of Thompson; Dean (Jennifer) Legler of Dahlonega, Ga.; Mike Legler of Algona; Jessica (Brad) Moeller of Des Moines; Katie Lockrem of Burnsville, Minn; and Scott Lockrem of Algona; and her 12 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pearl was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; son Gary; daughter Beverly; and her sisters: Amy, Thelma, Ethel and Lila.

Rosella M. “Lindy” Krull

FOREST CITY — Rosella M. “Lindy” Krull, age 91, of Forest City, Iowa, died on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Forest Plaza Assisted Living in Forest City.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service today.

Inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center, Iowa, at a later date.

Rosella Margaretta “Lindy” (Hinders) Krull was born in Buffalo Center, Iowa, on August 25, 1921, the daughter of Ed and Rose (Zingg) Hinders. She attended school in Buffalo Center and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1937. She worked as a hired girl in Buffalo Center before marrying Fim “Swede” Krull on February 14, 1940, in a parsonage in Princeton, Missouri. The couple made their home in rural Woden, Iowa, where Swede worked as a hired man until starting up farming north of Thompson. He later farmed near Winnebago Lutheran Church and Vinje, Iowa.

Lindy worked for 33 years at Deluxe Products/Cummins Filtration and in later years, lived at Forest Plaza Assisted Living. She was an active member of Winnebago Lutheran Church and the Lydia circle. She was twice president of WELCA, sang in the church choir, and taught Sunday school as long as she was able.

She loved children, music, reading, and writing short stories and poems. She also loved to garden, cook, sew, and spend time with her family.

Lindy is survived by her daughter, Ruth (Jerome) Sheldon of rural Garner, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Betty Krull of Scarville, Iowa; two grandchildren, Michael (Carye) Krull of Raleigh, N.C., and Julie (Brian Kenaga) Krull-Kenaga of Plymouth, Iowa; three great-grandchildren, Nathan and Kathryn Krull and Josie Fritz; and a step- great-grandson, Dillon Kenaga. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Swede, and a son, Keith Krull.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Richard R. Lashier

CLEAR LAKE — Richard R. Lashier, 90, 202 North Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 10, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.

Greetings with friends and family will be Thursday, May 9, at Zion Lutheran Church Friendship Room from 5:30 until 8 p.m. and one hour preceding the service at the church.

Richard Roe Lashier was born Nov. 21, 1922, in Early, Iowa, to Roe and Meda (Shull) Lashier. He attended and graduated from Early High School. His love for athletics began in junior high and continued through high school and college at Buena Vista in Storm Lake. He was captain of both his college football and basketball teams in his final year.

He met Arlene, his wife of 69 years, at Buena Vista and they were married June 4th, 1944. The union was blessed with four children: daughter Jan and Jim Baller, son Jack and Kathy Lashier, daughter Sue and Cal Kolling and son Bob and Anne Lashier.

He began his career as a high school teacher and coach at Rembrandt, Iowa, and also began work on his Master’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin during the summers. He also earned an Administrative Specialist Degree at Drake University.

During 13 years at Lytton, Iowa, he served as teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. In 1958 he became Superintendent of Schools at Jefferson, Iowa, and served nine years there. The last 18 years of his career he was Superintendent at Clear Lake. He retired in 1985.

He served on many professional, civic and church committees through the years. He especially enjoyed being a member of the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control for 10 years. He was a highly respected athletic official and officiated at numerous State Tournaments. He had a lifelong passion for playing golf and enjoyed traveling with friends and family. He especially loved Clear Lake and its many activities.

He is survived by his wife Arlene, his four children, nine grandsons and one granddaughter, 19 great grandchildren, his sister Eloise, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Clear Lake Community School Foundation or the Iowa Hall of Pride, and sent to the family at 202 N. Lakeview Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 ColonialChapels.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.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thurs., May 9, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highwa 122 W., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Vic’s name in care of his family.

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

Charles W. McManigal (“C.W.”)

VENTURA — Charles W. McManigal (“C.W.”), age 73, long-time Mason City attorney, died peacefully and with dignity at his home following a lengthy illness on May, 4, 2013. His devoted wife, Nancy, was at his side, as well as family.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, May, 10, 2013 at the Historic Park Inn Hotel, 15 West State Street, Mason City, Iowa. At approximately 5 p.m. there will be a time designated for prayer, eulogies and tributes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Greater Iowa Alzheimer’s Association, 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Phone 515-440-2722.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at 2386 244th Street, Ventura, IA 50482. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Charles W. McManigal was born on May 6, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Fay and Irene (Brooks) McManigal. He was raised on a farm in Glenwood, Iowa, and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1957, where he was a standout athlete in basketball and football. On June 14, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Sharidon June Evans and to that union three children were born: Mark, John and Mary. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from the University of Iowa in 1960 and earned his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1963. C.W. joined the law firm of Westfall, Laird and Burington in 1963 and became a partner in 1967. He developed a successful law practice with an emphasis in labor law, both private and public sectors. He greatly enjoyed collective bargaining and representing many north Iowa school districts. He was most proud of having practiced for 41 years at the same law firm.

C.W. considered community service to be a privilege, and not a duty. He served on the Board of Directors of Liberty Bank & Trust, as Chairman of Mason City United Way, as a Director and President of Good Shepard Geriatric Center, and as President of the Iowa State Council of School Board Attorneys.

C.W. developed a love for the game of golf and achieved a high level of success competitively. More than the game of golf, he enjoyed the great many friendships he developed through the sport at the Mason City Country Club and Rice Lake Golf and Country Club.

On October 30, 2003, he married Nancy C. (Halvorson) Fandel, and he gained another son, Joe. He and Nancy lived in Ventura Heights with JoJo Junior, Sissy, Cooper and other furry friends.

Nancy provided unparalleled love and care for him in their home until his death. He could not have asked for more love and comfort in his last days. During his life, he made countless friends and touched numerous lives through his work and love for people.

His friendships were life-long and steadfast, such as the relationship he had until the present day with Glenwood childhood friend, Wendell Filkins. C.W.’s wry sense of humor and quick wit were ever-present in his interactions with people. These traits were the very way he demonstrated his affection for others.

He lived his life fully and he achieved much success; however, his family was his true pride and joy. While he will be missed, his spirit lives on through all the lives he impacted during his time on earth.

His life and spirit are celebrated by his surviving family: his wife Nancy; son Mark McManigal of Corona del Mar, California; son JohnMcManigal and his wife, Caroline, of Mason City; daughter Mary McManigal of Thousand Oaks, California; and step-son Joe Fandel and his wife, Ashley, of Urbandale, Iowa; as well as his favorite nephew and niece, Steven McManigal of Moline, Illinois and Susan McManigal of Montclair, New Jersey, and his mother-in-law, Mavis Halvorson Olson of Lake Mills, Iowa.

He was cherished by his grandchildren: Reed McManigal of Iowa City, Iowa; Paige Akins and her husband, Jay, of Irvine, California; Morgan McManigal of Mason City, Iowa; Britt Burnett of Thousand Oaks, California; Quentin Kantaris and his wife, Chelsea, of Flagstaff, Arizona; Callie Schoening of Thousand Oaks, California; Holden and Sawyer Fandel of Urbandale, Iowa; and great-grandchildren Alexa and KarterRothfus of Thousand Oaks, California.

C.W. was preceded in death by his parents Fay and Irene McManigal, and his brother, Judson McManigal.

The family would also like to make special mention of Hospice of North Iowa for the incredible care and compassionate friendship they provided to Charles and Nancy, particularly Teresa Jensen Brandau and Paula Squier.

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

Posted on 8 May 2013

Joseph Patrick Weydert

Blue Spring, Missouri — Joseph Patrick Weydert, 49, of Blue Spring, Missouri, originally from Mason City, Iowa, passed away on May 1, 2013, in his home.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday at the Eagles Lodge in Overland Park, Kan. Visitation will continue in Mason City, Iowa, on Friday, May 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel beginning at 6 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. conducted by Father Gehling.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1224 S. Washington Ave., Mason City, where his ashes will be placed to rest next to his parents. The family suggest memorials be made to the Joseph P. Weydert Memorial Fund, Farmers State Bank, 124 E. Third St., Cameron, MO 64429.

Joe was born in Mason City on March 17, 1964. He was the youngest of 10 children. He graduated from Mason City High School and went on to work for The Associated Press for 24 years.

He was an avid outdoorsman with a love of fishing, hunting and camping. He also loved motorcycling and was fortunate to survive a nearly fatal motorcycle accident in June 2011.

Joe was a devoted father and is survived by his sons, Joseph and Collin, and stepdaughters, Chelsie and Josie, as well as his siblings, Cassandra and John Banwell, Terril and Billie Weydert, Marvin (Bud) and Beth Weydert, Patricia and Michael Olson, Debra and Richard Gourley, Diana and Robert Willits, Mary Fisher, Phillip and Debra Weydert and Brian and Linda Weydert. He also lives on in the loving memory of a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Anna Mae (Sheridan) Weydert.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Milton “Mike” Steffen

RICEVILLE — Milton “Mike” Steffen, 89, of Riceville died Monday evening, May 6, 2013, at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville with the Rev. Michael Parris officiating.

Burial will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in rural Riceville. Military honors will be provided by Roy Gue Post 244.

Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Thursday from 4 until 8 p.m. and one hour before services at the church.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 E. Main St., Riceville, IA 50466, 641-985-2242, www.lindstromfuneralhomes.com.

Jack L. Mewes Jr.

Kanawha — Jack L. Mewes Jr., 44, of Kanawha passed away at his home in Kanawha.

Funeral services are pending at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Esther (Rusley) Anderson

Lake Mills — Esther (Rusley) Anderson, 87, of Northwood and formerly of rural Lake Mills, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation for Esther will be on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 7 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 Saturday.

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

641-592-0221

Vern Kramer

Charles City — Vern Kramer, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and an hour prior to the service Friday.

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.

Constance (Connie) Hendrickson

Constance (Connie) Hendrickson died May 7, 2013.

There was a bedside prayer service held following her passing. Per her wishes she was cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

She enjoyed riding/training horses and raising Chihuahua puppies. She is survived in death by her daughter, Valerie (Bryan) Anderson; grandson, Dale Walker from Frisco, Texas; granddaughter, Sabrina (Charles) Steers Carthage Missouri; granddaughter, Tabitha (Zach) Huff from Rockford, Iowa; granddaughter, Meggon (Grant) Jacobs; grandson, Logan (Mary Anne) Anderson; two sisters, Lynn (Ted) McAndrews and JoAnn Underdahl (Orv Peske); and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dale; parents Hazel and Conrad Halverson; and her sister, Arlene Lane.

Cards may be sent to Valerie Anderson, 3400 S. Ironwood Drive #208, Apache Junction, AZ 85120.

 Ronald “Ronnie” Raymond Jaspers

St. Ansgar — Ronald “Ronnie” Raymond Jaspers, 62, of St. Ansgar and formerly of Northwood, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, with Pastor Barbara Wills officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the chapel.

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

Margaret L. Squier

ANKENY — Funeral services for Margaret L. Squier, 83, formerly of Rockford, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third Street N.W., Rockford, Iowa, with Pastor Judy Wooton officiating.

Margaret L. Squier was born on February 1, 1929, in Bassett, Iowa, the middle of five children born to David and Lydia (Schoonver) Gagnon, and passed away on December 16, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines of heart complications. Margaret was cremated at her request.

The family moved to Clear Lake when Margaret was a young child. She attended public schools graduating in 1947. Margaret worked at a grocery store while she attended school and following graduation. She was employed by the Marigold Dairies in Mason City as a bookkeeper where she met Ron. Margaret and Ron married in 1959. Margaret worked for Jack MacNider as his business secretary until his death, when she retired.

Margaret and Ron moved to Ankeny to be closer to their daughter, Marcia.

Margaret and Ron went to many Navy reunions and trapping conventions both at the state and national levels. Margaret enjoyed her AHEPA apartment friends, church friends, the monthly get together of the “girls of ’47”, and their many trapping gang friends nationwide.

Margaret had a great memory for names, birthdays and dates.

She is survived by her husband, Ron; daughter, Marcia, and granddaughter, Danielle, all of Ankeny; a brother, Dave, and his wife Loreen of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her daughter, Ronda, in 1996; her parents; one brother, Henry; and two sisters, Mary (Ed) Purcel and Lucy Ingham.

Posted on 9 May 2013

Esther (Rusley) Anderson

Lake Mills — Esther (Rusley) Anderson, 87 of Northwood, formerly of rural Lake Mills, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation for Esther will be on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 7 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 Saturday.

Esther Victoria (Rusley) Anderson was born on Sept. 20, 1925, in Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County, to Jacob and Tomine (Ramsey) Rusley. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church. She attended country school and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1943. Esther was united in marriage with Russell Anderson on Dec. 31, 1944, at Winnebago Lutheran Church. After marriage, they resided near Scarville until the early 1950s, moving to the Rusley home place in Mount Valley Township.

Esther was very active at Winnebago Lutheran Church being a deacon, Sunday school teacher, a member of the Lydia circle, and Ladies Aide, in addition to numerous other committees. She enjoyed her family, music, singing, crafts, needlepoint, quilting, yard work, baking, cooking, and plowing on her 966 International tractor.

Esther is survived by her daughters, Jan Kudej and Linda (Fran) Anderson Koch, all of Bloomington, Minnesota, and Cheryl (David) Gentz of Northwood; three grandchildren, Matthew Kudej of Bloomington, and Hannah and Bethany Gentz of Northwood; two step-grandchildren, Naomi (Dan) Schutz and Jake (Jessica) Gentz of Northwood; and four step-great-grandchildren, Jace and Olivia Gentz and Aydan & Austin Schutz. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Carmen Rusley of Urbandale, and Helga Anderson of Albert Lea, Minnesota; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russell, son Robert, grandson Michael Kudej, four brothers, Truman, Glennis, Sam, and James Rusley, and two sisters, Irene Arnevik and Ruth Charlson.

Esther’s family would like to thank the staff of the Lutheran Retirement Home and The Pines Assisted Living for all the great care provided to Esther over the past 5 years. Along with the care Hospice of North Iowa provided recently.

Delores Berns

Charles City — Delores Berns, 82, of Charles City, entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Delores Berns will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the church and 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.

Jeanne Hogard

BUFFALO CENTER — Jeanne Hogard, age 84, of Buffalo Center, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Deb Devine officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.

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

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

Beverly (Ficken) Skaaland

ROCKWELL — Beverly (Ficken) Skaaland, 70, passed away May 9, 2013, at the Rockwell Nursing Home. Per her wishes she will be cremated.

A celebration of her life will be held May 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 210 Boulder Road, Mason City.

Bev was born Jan 9, 1943, in Peru, Neb., to Gerald and Hazel Manson. Beverly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children; Troy (Kristin) Ficken of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Anne (Bill) Badour of Fairfield, Calif., and Wade (Lisa) Ficken of Mason City; nine grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Skaaland.

Cards may be sent to Wade Ficken, 210 Boulder Road, Mason City, IA 50401.

Bev’s family expresses a special thank you and gratitude to Rockwell Nursing Home and Hospice of North Iowa for their loving care.

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

Ronald Larson

Scarville — Ronald Larson, age 73, of Scarville, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., in Lake Mills, Iowa.

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

641-592-0221

Lois Turner

JEFFERSON — Lois Turner, 92, formerly of Forest City, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at First Congregational Church in Forest City with Pastor Joyce Schmidt officiating.

Inurnment will be at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Ronald “Ronnie” Raymond Jaspers

ST. ANSGAR — Ronald “Ronnie” Raymond Jaspers, 62, of St. Ansgar, formerly of Northwood, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

A celebration of life service for Ronnie will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, with Pastor Barbara Wills of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, and one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the chapel.

The family of Ronald Jaspers would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may with to consider memorial contributions to “Save our Strays” c/o Cedar Valley Veterinary Clinic, 107 South Park Street, St. Ansgar, IA 50472.

Ronald “Ronnie” Raymond Jaspers was born on Dec. 31, 1950, in Mason City, the son of Maynard and Marjorie (Lewis) Jaspers. Ronnie received his education in the Northwood-Kensett Community Schools, graduating in 1969. He also graduated from NIACC in Mason City in 1971, and Mankato State College in 1973. Before earning his nursing degree from Hawkeye Technical Institute in Waterloo in 1982, Ronnie worked at St. Francis Hospital in Waterloo. After obtaining his nursing degree, he moved to Atlanta, Ga., and was instrumental in starting a psychiatric medical facility at Emory University that was the first of its type in the country and future facilities modeled itself from this. Ronnie returned home in 1998 to be near his family, and worked on various administrative boards and health related areas.

Ronnie enjoyed classic cars, flying, motorcycles, gardening, 60s music, and dogs, especially poodles, and his dog Tess.

Ronnie was deeply rooted in Midwestern values, helping others with their computers, everyday problems, and anything mechanical. He was a true caregiver, not wanting or expecting anything in return, was very spiritual, and loved exploring and growing in other religious faith.

Those left to cherish his memory is his partner of 28 years, Dennis Hatton of St. Ansgar; his brothers, Donald Jaspers of Northwood, and Bradley Jaspers of the Mosaic Group Home in Clarion; his sister Pat Muehl for the last 50 years, of Evansdale; his uncle, Bill (Jo) Lewis of Three Rivers, Mich.; his aunt-in-law, Pete Lewis of Mason City; many cousins and friends.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard in 1993, Marjorie in 2012, and his uncle, Lefty “Myron” Lewis.

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

Joseph Patrick Weydert

Blue Spring, Missouri — Joseph Patrick Weydert, 49, of Blue Spring, Missouri, originally from Mason City, Iowa, passed away on May 1, 2013, in his home.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday at the Eagles Lodge in Overland Park, Kan. Visitation will continue in Mason City, Iowa, on Friday, May 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel beginning at 6 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. conducted by Father Gehling.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1224 S. Washington Ave., Mason City, where his ashes will be placed to rest next to his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to the Joseph P. Weydert Memorial Fund, Farmers State Bank, 124 E. Third St., Cameron, MO 64429.

Joe was born in Mason City on March 17, 1964. He was the youngest of 10 children. He graduated from Mason City High School and went on to work for The Associated Press for 24 years.

He was an avid outdoorsman with a love of fishing, hunting and camping. He also loved motorcycling and was fortunate to survive a nearly fatal motorcycle accident in June 2011.

Joe was a devoted father and is survived by his sons, Joseph (JP) and Collin, and stepdaughters, Chelsie and Josie, as well as his siblings, Cassandra and John Banwell, Terril and Billie Weydert, Marvin (Bud) and Beth Weydert, Patricia and Michael Olson, Debra and Richard Gourley, Diana and Robert Willits, Mary Fisher, Phillip and Debra Weydert and Brian and Linda Weydert. He also lives on in the loving memory of a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Anna Mae (Sheridan) Weydert.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com

Posted on 10 May 2013 by Marie Thompson