Ronald Larson

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

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Otto Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Marjorie Jean “Marge” Neibauer

MASON CITY— Marjorie Jean “Marge” Neibauer, 89, of Mason City, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City.

Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake service will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Marge’s name to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Mildred Lashbrook

OSAGE — Mildred Lashbrook, 94, of Osage, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill and the Rev. Steven J. Lashbrook officiating.

Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements; 641-732-3706.

Shirley M. Michel

BRITT — Shirley M. Michel, 90, of Britt died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, with Val Kozik officiating.

Inurnment will be at a later date in the National Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

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

Dorothy D. (Greimann) Anderson

VENTURA — Dorothy D. (Greimann) Anderson, 92, of Ventura, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, May 11, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller, with Rose Visser, lay pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Ellington Prairie Cemetery.

Visitation was held at Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dorothy Dena Anderson, the daughter of the Rev. Herman and Caroline (Haberkamp) Greimann, was born August 29, 1920, at Schaller, Iowa. She graduated from Garner High School in 1937 and continued her education at Waldorf College where she received her teaching certificate. Dorothy taught in the rural schools from 1938 to 1942.

On August 29, 1942 she was married to Robert “Norm” Anderson at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner. During the time that Robert spent in the Air Force, they lived in Virginia, South Carolina and Kansas.

They farmed northwest of Ventura from 1947 to 1997 where they raised their six children. After the children were in school, for ten years Dorothy was the manager of Prairie View Apartments in Garner.

In 2002, she moved from the Anderson farm home to Prairie View Apartments. Her hobbies included gardening, quilting, cooking, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school, Bible School and was active in the women’s WELCA. She also volunteered at the Clear Lake Care Center for many years.

Dorothy is survived by her five children, Carolyn (Dave) Luscomb of Clear Lake, Robert Anderson, Jr. of Ventura, Jacqueline (Robert) Mathewson of Littleton, Colorado, Thomas (Kathy) Anderson of Tempe, Arizona, and Gregory (Julie) Anderson of Edina, Minnesotaesota; a son-in-law, Steven Schultz of Coralville, Iowa; grandchildren, Brett Luscomb and his son, Jace, Jody Luscomb, Andrew (Rachael) Luscomb and their two children, Parker and Taylor, Christina (Jenn) Tolentino and their three children, Leo, Anthony and Ariana, Robert Anderson III, Alan Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Brian Mathewson, Kimberly Mathewson, Eric (Anna) Anderson and their two children, Lauren and Riley, Karis Anderson, Justin Anderson, Mark Anderson, Jonathan (Jaime) Schultz, Scott Anderson, Katherine Anderson and Margaret Anderson; a sister-in-law, Carrie Greiman of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Anna Greimann Huenemann; husband, Norman, Feb. 17, 2001; daughter, Jill Schultz; two granddaughters, Allison and Emily Anderson; brothers, Curtis and Eugene Greimann; sisters, Adeline Carothers and Charlotte Swanson; sisters-in-law, Marion Anderson, Vivian Anderson, Ruth Greimann and Doris Greimann; and brothers-in-law, Charles Carothers, Leonard Swanson, Bert Anderson, Lester Anderson, Earl Anderson and “Bud” Greimann.

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

Eugene “Geno” Wagner

OSAGE – Eugene “Geno” Wagner, age 86, of Osage, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m., Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m.

Eugene was born July 6, 1926, in Osage, the son of Edward and Jessie (Tibbits) Wagner. He attended Mitchell County country schools through the eighth grade. Geno was a farmer his entire life. He was united in marriage to Magdaline Kloberdanz on November 5, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.

Geno was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling, camping, playing pool, gambling and playing cards.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Magdaline, of Osage; his five children: Sharon (Larry) Schluter, of Osage; Karon Clark and Jerry Rogers, of Osage; Carol (Robert) Clark, of Osage; Donna (Jim) Sonberg, of Osage; Duane (Wendy) Wagner, of Osage; 19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bernard (Sandra) Wagner, of Osage; and a sister, Marcella Chrencik, of Osage.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706.

Allen Leroy Schultz

GRAFTON — Allen Leroy Schultz, 79, of 3983 Thrush Ave., Kensett, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Allen will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 13, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 308 Fourth Ave., Grafton, with the Rev. Solveig A. H. Zamzow officiating. Burial will follow in the Grafton Cemetery.

A visitation with a public viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Monday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, IA 50456, 641-454-2210, ColonialChapels.com.

Eugene “Gene” Kelch

ALGONA — Eugene “Gene” Kelch, 74, of Algona, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 12, from 4-8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 13, at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Corwith.

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

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, 2013, 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 6 to 9 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.

Mildred Olson

OSAGE – Mildred Olson, 98, of Osage, died Friday, May 10, 2013.

Funeral will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, with visitation one hour before at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage. A coffee reception will follow. After the reception burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.

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

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

Posted on 11 May 2013

 Mildred Olson

OSAGE — Mildred Olson, age 98, of Osage, died Friday, May 10, 2013.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, with visitation one hour before at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage.

A coffee reception will follow. After the reception burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.

Mildred Cornwell Olson was born in Osage, Iowa, on Dec. 13, 1914, the daughter of Herbert and Nellie (Weaverling) Cornwell. She graduated from Osage High School in 1932.

In September of 1936 she was united in marriage to Alverne Olson. They lived in Osage all their married life except for a brief period in Florence, South Carolina, while Alverne was in the service and where, in 1945, their son was born.

She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, was active in her church circle and other church activities. She was a volunteer worker with Meals on Wheels, Faith Home Auxiliary, Red Cross Bloodmobile and the Mitchell County Food Bank. Mildred was on the Faith Home board of directors for 10 years as well as the Sister City Organizing Board. She worked at the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Services office, retiring after 25 years in 1979.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Varick “Rick” Olson and his wife, Dr. Louise “Lolly” Fawcett of Roseville, Minnesota., and by grandchildren, Roderic Lee Olson of St. Paul, Minnesota., and Laura Marie Olson of Arlington, Virginia .

Also surviving are Carol Cornwell Tesch, Allan (Sharon) Cornwell and Mary Cornwell Sifrit and their families, including children and grandchildren. Carol, Allan and Mary made their home with Mildred and Alverne after the death of their parents.

Also surviving are Elizabeth Cornwell Redwine and Richard Cornwell and their families, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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

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

 Allen Leroy Schultz

Grafton — Allen Leroy Schultz, 79, of 3983 Thrush Ave., Kensett, Iowa, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Allen will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 13, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 308 Fourth Ave., Grafton, Iowa, with the Rev. Solveig A. H. Zamzow officiating. Burial will follow in the Grafton Cemetery.

A visitation with a public viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Monday.

Allen Leroy Schultz, son of Clarence and Amelia (Walk) Schultz, was born Feb. 18, 1934, on the family farm northwest of Grafton. He attended country school and had lived on the family farm all of his life before moving to the Lutheran Retirement Home in August of 2012.

Allen was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, being baptized and confirmed there along with being devoted to running the elevator for many years.

He enjoyed caring for baby chicks and geese, painting, riding bike, attending area celebrations and parades and enjoyed the Grafton Turkey Days.

He is survived by his brother, Dale Schultz, Kensett, Iowa; brother-in-law, Robert Davis, Nashua, Iowa; along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand-nephews and their families. He is also survived by numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lowell Schultz and Russel Schultz; and sisters, Arlene (Richard) Sletten and Doris Davis.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, IA 50456; 641-454-2210, ColonialChapels.com.

Delores M. Hejlik

GARNER — Delores M. Hejlik, 76, of Garner, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner with a Rosary Society rosary at 4:45 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Edward Burkhardt

CHARLES CITY — Edward Burkhardt, 101, of Charles City, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Edward Burkhardt will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a scriptural prayer service at 7 p.m., followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary.

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.

Shirley M. Michel

BRITT — Shirley M. Michel, 90, of Britt died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, with Val Kozik officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the National Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel.

Shirley was born on April 10, 1923, at Shell Rock, Iowa. She attended Shell Rock High School.

On April 18, 1944, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Michel. After Lawrence passed away in 1996, Shirley continued living in Florida until moving to Britt in October of 2011.

Shirley enjoyed playing the organ, puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her witty and bubbly personality and her love for her children and grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her children, David (Nancy) Michel of Britt, Steve (Pat) Michel of Ackley and Susan (Val) Kozik of Blairville, Ga.; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Lola Gerholdt of Raymond.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence; three sons: Larry, Gary and Alan; a granddaughter, Christine; three sisters; and four brothers.

Thank you to the staff at Westview Care Center for their wonderful care and compassion given to Shirley during her stay with them.

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

Mildred Lashbrook

OSAGE — Mildred Lashbrook, age 94, of Osage, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill and the Rev. Steven J. Lashbrook officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Millie was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Soren and Anne (Christensen) Jorgensen. The family moved to a farm near Riceville. She later lived with foster parents, John and Alma Maxwell. Millie graduated from Riceville High School in 1935, and taught rural school near Saratoga for four years.

On Aug. 18, 1940, she married Kenneth E. Lashbrook in Riceville. They made their home in Osage. From 1944 to 1946, they lived on the Farragut Navy Base in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, while Kenneth was serving in the U.S. Navy.

Millie was a member of the United Church of Christ and the U.C.C. Women’s Fellowship. She was also a member of bridge club, Shakespearean Club, and was a Cub Scout leader. Millie was a voracious reader and regular visitor to the Osage Public Library.

Millie is survived by one daughter, Ann (Ed) Latham of Duncombe; two sons: Kenneth G. (Marcia) Lashbrook of Cedar Rapids and the Rev. Steven J. (Laurie) Lashbrook of Akron, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth in 2008; a granddaughter, Kelly Ann Pilcher; and two brothers: Gordon and Marvin Jorgensen.

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

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 641-732-3706.

Marjorie Jean “Marge” Neibauer

Mason City — Marjorie Jean “Marge” Neibauer, 89, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternach as celebrant. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, May 14, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Marge’s name to Hospice of North Iowa.

Marjorie Jean Mileham was born Aug. 3, 1923, in Great Oak Township in Palo Alto County, the daughter of Walter H. Mileham and Minnie E. (Squires) Mileham. She graduated from Garfield Webb High School in Webb, Iowa, in the class of 1940. She played violin in the school orchestra and sang in glee club and mixed chorus. She also played softball and enjoyed plays. She later attended Business School in Des Moines and kept books for Gamble Store in Laurens and was a clerk in a grocery store.

On Sept. 12, 1945, she was united in marriage to Thomas F. Neibauer at Assumption Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The couple resided there for three years before moving to the Quad Cities and then Clear Lake and Mason City in 1951. Tom drove truck for his father’s trucking line and later for DX Oil Co., which was bought by Sun Oil Co., and became Sunoco Co. while he was employed there.

Marge was a mother, a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, good books, music, crossword puzzles, poetry and theater.

Marge and Tom had five children and they all attended Holy Family Catholic Grade School and Newman Catholic High School. Marge was a member of the St. Augustine circle and the Madonna Circle and treasurer of the Holy Family Guild for two years. She also helped with Girl Scouts and later had a large group of Cadet Scouts that she and an assistant took to Dubuque for their Marion Award, a Catholic badge of recognition of religious activities.

In 1972 she went to work for Damon’s Department Store for Christmas and stayed 14 years. She became the buyer, going to markets in Minneapolis and Chicago. She was also a department head and started the bridal registry in the store.

After her retirement, she gave her time to the funeral group, assisting with dinners for bereaved families.

Among those who will miss her are her five children and five grandchildren, Jean Neibauer, of Waterloo, Iowa, and her daughter, Anna Akbari, of New York, Liz (Bette) Neibauer, of Waterloo, Mary Anne (Karl) Jorgenson and their son Jonathan and daughter Meghan, of Salem, Oregon, Thomas “T.J.” (Helen) Neibauer, of Kensett, and Bill Neibauer and his sons, Anthony and Nathan Neibauer, of Springfield, Missouri; sister-in-law, Dorothy Gereke; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom Neibauer; siblings, Floyd (Erma) Mileham, Ray (Lola) Mileham, Jewel (Oliver) Johnson, Homer (Nellie) Mileham, Merle Mileham, Marcille Mileham, Roy Mileham, Dorothea (Milton) Edleman, Herschel (Dorothy) Mileham, Lyle (Helen) Mileham, and Neva Rubel.

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

Myrtle Gunderson

ROWAN — Myrtle Gunderson, age 90, formerly of Rowan, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Memorial services for Myrtle Gunderson will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the United Church of Rowan. Pastor Nancy Hoffmeister will officiate. Burial will take place in the Graceland cemetery near Rowan. A luncheon for family and friends will be served in the church basement following the graveside service.

Visitation for Myrtle Gunderson will be held from noon until service-time on Monday at the church.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond is in charge of arrangements.

LaVerna Myrtle Gunderson was born July 20, 1922, in Freeborn County, Minnesota., the daughter of George and Marie Jacobsen Dockwell. As a young girl she moved with her family to a farm in Franklin County in 1926. She attended Franklin County School.

Myrtle was united in marriage to Merle Gunderson on Nov. 1, 1947, in Minnesota. Merle and Myrtle farmed near Rowan and later years moved into the town of Rowan. They were members of the Congregational Church in Rowan, where Myrtle worked as secretary.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Gunderson; her parents, George and Marie Dockwell; and four siblings: Raymond Dockwell, Velma Thompson, Hazel Lester and Kelly Jensen.

Surviving Myrtle are one sister, Gladys Andershok of Fort Collins, Colorado; two brothers: Lyle and Joan Dockwell of Latimer, George and Dona Dockwell of Belmond; and several nieces and nephews.

The family Wisconsines to thank all the caregivers at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond and all those who lent support and prayers.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S., P.O. Box 233, Belmond IA 50421; 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Lloyd Ashe

IOWA FALLS — Lloyd Ashe, 77, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services for Lloyd Ashe are pending the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Ronald Larson
U.S. Army (1963-1965)

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

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville, Iowa, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Otto Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills, Iowa.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Ronald Lee Larson was born on April 14, 1940, in WinNebraskago County, Iowa, near Kiester, Minnesota., to parents Carl and Hazel (Anderson) Larson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, Iowa. Ron graduated from Thompson High School in 1958.

Ron entered active service with the United States Army in 1963 and served for two years, one of which was in Manheim, Germany. He was honorably discharged from the Army on May 12, 1965.

On Jan. 3, 1964, Ronald was united in marriage with Connie Blom. Ron farmed his parents’ farm for 15 years, worked for WinNebraskago County for 11 years, and spent 31 years employed at WinNebraskago Industries, retiring in 2000.

Ron loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, fishing, socializing and playing cards with all of his very dear friends. It was his hope to have one more summer doing exactly this at Three Fingers Campground.

Survivors include two children: Cynthia Jo (Kevin) Stevens of Westminster, Colorado, and Scott Lee Larson of Daytona Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren: Jesse (Shauna Olmos) Squires, Tyler (Maya Pope) Squires of Colorado, and Briann, Madison, Dacota, Conner, and Mason Larson, of Florida; two step grandchildren: Chase (Nicolle) Stevens and Catie (Justin) Shannon of Colorado; and seven great-grandchildren: Damien, Devonte, and Isabel Squires, Colton, Caleb and Kendall Shannon, and Rylee Stevens. Ron is also survived by a brother, Darris (Nancy) Larson of Plymouth, Iowa; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Connie.

Charles Howard King
U.S. Army   WWII

GULF SHORES, Alabama — Charles Howard King passed away on April 25, 2013, at the age of 87, following a brief illness.

Born July 3, 1925, near Pleasanton, Iowa, he was currently a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Golda King, sister Florence Brown and niece Kay Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Loynachan King; daughter-in-law Kim King of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter Renee’ Jones (Stephen E.) of Gulf Shores, Alabama; grandsons David King and Ryan King of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and grandson Samuel Washington of Gulf Shores, Alabama, and many longtime friends.

Charlie grew up in Leon, Iowa, graduated high school there in 1943 and traveled as a trombone player in the Jack Cole Band for a short time before being drafted into the U.S. Army at the outbreak of World War II. He served from 1943 until 1947 in France, Germany and Austria in the Cavalry and Armored Division.

Following his discharge from the Army, Charlie was elected as county auditor of Decatur County, Iowa, at the age of 20, too young to vote for himself in the election. He attended Drake University, was inducted as a member of the Order of the Coif, and received his law degree in 1953.

He enjoyed a long career as an attorney in Marshalltown, Iowa, serving seven years of it as county attorney. Following his retirement from practice, he served as a judicial magistrate in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

He was a former member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Marshalltown Optimist Club, where he also served as a past president, American Legion, Elmwood Country Club, All Vets Golf Course and a lifetime member of the VFW.

Charlie was an avid golfer, scoring five hole-in-one certificates. He also enjoyed strumming his guitar, learning new songs over many decades and putting together quite a repertoire with which he enjoyed entertaining friends and family. A love of playing pool began in his teen years and carried through his life. In his later years could be found playing regularly at After Ours in Gulf Shores.

A Celebration of Life service was held Monday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at Pine Rest Funeral Home in Foley, Alabama

In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials to be directed to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, located at 1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores AL 36542, the United Services Organization, or Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Research.

Merrill Hanson

DOWS — Merrill Hanson, 73, of Dows died Friday, May 10, 2013, at his home near Dows.

Funeral services for Merrill Hanson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 14, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Burial will take place in the Otis Grove Cemetery near Dows. Military honors for Merrill Hanson will be provided by the Offutt Honor Guard 55th Force Support Squadron, Omaha, Nabraska

Visitation for Merrill Hanson will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., Monday, May 13, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee St. in Dows is in charge of the arrangements; 515-852-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Adrian J. Olson

FOREST CITY — Adrian J. Olson, 66, of Forest City, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Services are pending.

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

Posted on 12 May 2013

Virgil Dale Sickels

ALBERT LEA, MINNESOTA — Funeral services for Virgil Dale Sickels, age 67, of Mason City, Iowa, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Church of St. Theodore, Albert Lea.

Father Timothy Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Interment will be in St. Theodore’s Cemetery, Albert Lea.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the Bayview/ Freeborn Funeral Home, 1415 Minnesota 13, Albert Lea, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral. com.

Virgil died on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

Virgil Dale Sickels was born on April 25, 1946, in Albert Lea, the son of Virgil E. and Dorothy M. (Dylla) Sickels-Ofstedal. He grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea High School. After high school Virgil worked at various jobs before going to work at WinNebraskago Industries in Forest City. He worked there for several years and then became a cabinet maker, working for Fieldstone/Woodharbor in Northwood. He was retired from Fieldstone/Woodharbor.

Virgil was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason City.

He enjoyed fishing and watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.

Blessed be his memory.

Survivors include his children, Dawn (Terry) Evans of Royal, Iowa, and Rebecca (Arthur) White of Mason City; grandchildren Ashley, Tyler, Hailey, Kelsea and Dustin; great-granddaughter Jaidyn; sister Shirley Haugen; brother Wayne (Charmaine) Sickels; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bobby Sickels.

Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, Albert Lea, MN 56007, 507-373-4330.

Kay Louise (Ingebritson) Ganzel

Sun City West, ArizONA — Kay Louise (Ingebritson) Ganzel, 75, of Sun City West, Arizona, died Oct. 18, 2012, in Sun City.

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills, Iowa, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Family will greet friends at Salem Lutheran Church after the inurnment.

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

John R. Hofler Jr.
U.S. Army   WWII

Nora Springs — John R. Hofler Jr., of Nora Springs, Iowa, died April 17, 2013, in Monterey, California, where he was visiting his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Joanne Hofler. He was 95 years old.

The son of John T. and Ida M. Hofler, John R. Hofler Jr. was born July 30, 1917, on the family farm seven miles northeast of Nora Springs. The farm had been purchased by John Jr.’s great-grandfather, Anton Hofler Sr., in 1870 and is still owned by the family.

John T. Hofler Sr. founded the Hofler Seed Company in 1912 and moved his family to Nora Springs in 1920. John Jr. graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1935 and later attended St. Louis University’s School of Commerce and Finance. In 1938, he joined the Hofler Seed Company as a partner with his father.

Inducted in the Army in 1942, John was sent to Camp Roberts in California. On December of that year, he married Louise L. Edel of Mason City at the San Miguel Mission near Camp Roberts. He later attended the Army Administrative School at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. During World War II, John was master sergeant of the 743rd Railway Operating Battalion and was stationed in Antwerp, Belgium. He received an honorable discharge from the Army in 1946.

After World War II, John joined with his sister and brother-in-law, Oleva and Clarence Schell, to transform the Hofler Seed Company from a retail to a wholesale operation, which soon became the largest independent seed dealership in Iowa. In 1981, the business was sold to Plant Resources Venture Fund and later to Dow Chemical.

Together with his wife, Louise, John enjoyed his retirement years by waterskiing, sailing and entertaining friends at Clear Lake, Iowa, where they owned a cottage.

Louise Hofler died in 2006. John R. Hofler Jr. was also preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Loretta Graper and Oleva Schell.

He is survived by his three sons and daughter-in-law: Jerry of Minneapolis, Robert of Los Angeles, and Thomas and Joanne of Monterey.

The funeral will be held Saturday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.

Carol J. (Schulz) Korth

VENTURA — Carol J. (Schulz) Korth, 60, of Ventura died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura with the Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders and the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating.

Burial will be in the Ventura Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Carol Korth Memorial Fund has been established for those Wisconsining to honor her memory.

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

Norman Olson

Northwood — Norman Olson, 78, of Northwood died on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Judy Converse officiating.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites. com.

Delores “Punky” M. Hejlik

GARNER — Delores “Punky” M. Hejlik, 76, of Garner died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City following a year-long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, May 13, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, with a rosary at 4:45 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Delores Mar Hejlik, one of seven children of Harry and Minnie (Gudmonson) Peterson, was born January 12, 1937, on their family farm near Forest City. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. Punky attended country schools near her home and graduated from Forest City High School in 1954.

On October 15, 1955, she was married to Verne Hejlik at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. They lived most of their married life in Garner where they raised their five children. She held various positions at local businesses including Monsanto, the Garner Leader, ASCS office and Goodnature’s.

Punky and Verne enjoyed wintering in Arizona for the past twenty years. She enjoyed quilting, playing bridge, doing Sudoku puzzles, reading romance novels and gardening. More than anything, she loved visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Punky is survived by her husband, Verne, of Garner; four children, Deb (Jim) Rygh of Lake Mills, Susie (Butch) Kozisek of Ventura, Tim (Sharon) Hejlik of Garner and Tony (Melany) Hejlik of Garner; a son-in-law, Rod Dodd of Garner; grandchildren, Michael Rygh, David Rygh, Travis Dodd, Corey Dodd, Brad (Kylee) Kozisek, Ashley (Jay) Larkin, Chelsey Kozisek, Richie Kozisek, Lincoln (Lyndi) Harms, Lance (Alicia) Hejlik, Lucas Hejlik, Justine Hejlik, Jessica Hejlik and Jamie Hejlik; great-grandchildren, Harper Larkin, Mackenzie, Chloe and Dalaney Harms, Landon, Krista and Kylee Hejlik and Evelynn McGrath; a sister, Virginia Beaman of Norwalk, California; her twin sister, Doris (Harley) Harms of Buffalo Center; sisters-in-law, Sally Peterson of Britt and Marge Savage of Bloomfield; brother-in-law, Harold Hejlik of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cindy Dodd; son-in-law, Richard Fisher; siblings, Harold Peterson, Maxine (Joey) Moen, Shirley (Loren) Henry and Norma (Lee) Krautkremer; and a brothers-in-law, Ken Beaman and Art (Betty) Hejlik.

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

Posted on 13 May 2013

Lee Allwin Dutcher
U.S. Army   WWII

Manly — Lee Allwin Dutcher, 87, Manly, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Manly Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral service for Lee will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, rural Grafton, with military honors conducted by members of the Edward Tosel American Legion Post No. 110, Manly.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

Lee Allwin Dutcher was born on Feb. 21, 1926, in Wheelerwood, Iowa, the son of Lloyd G. and Alma Faye (Hill) Dutcher. Lee was baptized on June 16, 1935, at the United Methodist Church in Plymouth by the Rev. T.C. Collister. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1944. Lee was inducted into the Army on Dec. 14, 1950, and served his country honorably and faithfully with the 2nd Armored Division in Mainz and Baumholder, Germany, until his discharge December 1952.

Lee began his career with the Iowa Department of Transportation on March 23, 1953, and retired after 35 years of service on May 6, 1988.

He was united in marriage to Lois Ann Hartwig on Sept. 7, 1958, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rock Township.

Lee enjoyed working in his yard and garden, fishing, dancing, playing cards and dominoes. He also loved attending all his grandchildren’s concerts and sporting events. Lee was also an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Minnesota Twins fan.

Lee was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly since 1958, and served on the church council, and participated in the church dart ball and softball leagues. He also enjoyed Over Sixties Club, and was a charter member of the Manly Lions Club.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lois Dutcher of Manly; his daughters, Rhonda (Bruce) Bonestroo of Ames, and Leanne Christian of Mason City; his grandchildren, Matthew Bonestroo, Hannah Bonestroo and Jeremy Christian; his sister, Virginia (Don) Petznick of Osseo, Wisconsin; and two sisters-in-law: Dorla Dutcher of Cedar Falls and Lucille Scharper of Osage; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Jon Christian; brother, Wayne Dutcher; brothers-in-law, William Scharper and William Neuman; and a sister-in-law, Jeannette Neuman.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.

Woodrow Richard “Woody” Dvorak

Riceville — Woodrow Richard “Woody” Dvorak, 93, of Riceville, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Colonial Manor, Elma.

A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville with the Rev. Steven Garner officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Riceville with military honors conducted by the American Legion Roy Gue Post 244.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour before services at the church. Rosary will be at 5 p.m. and a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Richard Goscinski

Newell — Richard Goscinski, 79, of Newell, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Newell Good Samaritan Center in Newell.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.

Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell.

The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements

Glen A. Fure

Kiester, Minnesota — Glen A. Fure, 98, of Kiester, Minnesota, died at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10681-500th St., rural Thompson, with the Rev. Norman Bauer officiating. Burial will take place in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Trinity Lutheran Church, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

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

Mavis Elaine Seidel

Hanlontown — Mavis Elaine Seidel, 92, of Northwood, formerly of Hanlontown, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson officiating. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown.

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

Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Retirement Home, 700 10th St. N, Northwood, IA 50459; or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois, 60601.

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

Carol J. (Schulz) Korth

VENTURA — Carol J. (Schulz) Korth, 60, of Ventura, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 11, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura with the Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders and the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Ventura Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Carol Korth Memorial Fund has been established for those wishing to honor her memory.

Carol Jean Schultz, the daughter of Erwin and Gina (Thompson) Schulz, was born on Dec. 21, 1952, in Watertown, South Dakota. She grew up in Waubay, South Dakota, graduating from Waubay High School in 1971. She received her LPN degree from Lake Area Technical College in Watertown in 1972.

Following graduation, she was employed by Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown, Wisconsin, where she met her future husband, the Rev. Daird W. Korth. She also worked as a nurse at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

She was united in marriage to Rev. Korth on July 16, 1977, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. Following their wedding, the couple moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she served as a nurse at Parnell Park Nursing Home.

Carol spent one year with her husband in Algona where Rev. Korth vicared at Trinity Lutheran Church, and welcomed the birth of their first son, Nicholas in 1979. The couple moved to Ventura in 1981 to serve at Redeemer Lutheran Church, and welcomed the birth of their second son, Christopher in 1983.

Carol spent 32 years as a devoted Pastor’s wife, and was involved in nearly every aspect of the church. She served as the assistant director and preschool teacher of Redeemer Daycare & Preschool for many years. She was the high school Bible class teacher, midweek school teacher, Women of Worship (WOW) member, LWML member, and affectionately referred to as “Pastor Mom” by many who knew her.

Carol was famous for her cooking and baking, which was enjoyed by many friends, family, and guests who regularly stopped by. She was an avid gardener, loved sewing, and especially spending time with many friends and family. She was a loving mother of her two boys, Nicholas and Christopher, of whom she was most proud.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 35 years, Daird; sons, Nicholas (Jodi) Korth of Omaha, Nebraska, and Christopher (Catherine) Korth of North Liberty, Iowa; sister, Margaret (Jack) Willard of Clear Lake, South Dakota; nieces and nephews, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gina and Erwin Schulz.

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

Roger D. Folven

ALBERT LEA, Minnesota — Roger D. Folven, 72, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Friday May 10, 2013, at Methodist Hospital Rochester, Minnesota.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, at the First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Kiester, Minnesota.

 Susan J. Graham

Garner — Susan J. Graham, 59, of Garner died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home in Garner.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474.

Cecil Schriber

LIVERMORE — Cecil Schriber, 99, of Livermore, died May 10, 2013, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Union Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Otto-Field American Legion Post No. 415 of Livermore.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome. com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Roger Larry Gordon

Cambridge, Minnesota — Roger Larry Gordon, 71, died May 11, 2013, at Grace Pointe Gables West in Cambridge, Minnesota, after fighting several years of Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded with family as he went to be with his savior.

A funeral service for Roger will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, Iowa, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the chapel.

Roger Larry Gordon was born on May 4, 1942, in Kensett, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Myrtle (Gillerman) Gordon. Roger received his education in the Northwood-Kensett Community Schools, graduating from Northwood-Kensett High School. Roger also attended N.I.A.C.C. in Mason City, Iowa, where he studied drafting.

Roger worked for several years for Chamberlain Manufacturing in Waterloo, Iowa, and also for TriMark (Duchossois) in Hampton, Iowa, where he retired. Following his retirement, Roger worked part time for Lowes Home Improvement in Waterloo. Also during the many years Roger lived in Hudson, Iowa, he built and operated a mini-storage business.

Roger loved carpentry and built his homes and helped many friends build their homes. He loved building wood projects, like clocks and shelves. He also loved to restore cars. In his down time, Roger enjoyed searching for treasures at thrift stores and garage sales. Roger traveled throughout the United States and to many other countries, and often told stories of the many different cultures he encountered.

During his time in Hudson, Iowa, Roger was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Darin (CJ) Bartels of Cambridge, and Todd Bartels of Waterloo; his grandchildren, Kayla Bartels (Chris Crowl) of Grundy Center, Iowa, Zachary Bartels (Kala Rhoads) of Cambridge, Zildjian Bartels of Denver, Iowa, Dawson and Emilie Bartels of Cambridge; two great-grandchildren: Khloe Bartels and Brooklynn Bartels; his brother, Dean (Phyllis) Gordon of Northwood; his sister, Laura (Gary) Greenlund of Northfield, Minnesota; as well as two nieces, one nephew and many other extended family members and friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.

Norman Olson
U.S. Army  WWII

Northwood — Norman Olson, 78, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Judy Converse officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Norman was born on a farm near Lindsay, Nebraska, to his mother, Rebecca, and his father, Berndt. It was natural for Norman to love the farm life, watching the crops grow, caring for the animals and doing handiwork where ever he found it needed. Norman eventually moved to a farm near Newman Grove, Nebraska, where he attended country schools and the public school in Newman Grove to finish his education. He later served in Guam for the U.S. Army.

Following his honorable discharge, he moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota, where he met his wife, Shirley Butler. Norm and Shirley wed on Dec. 28, 1957, and in 1958 the couple moved back to the Olson family farm in Newman Grove. After 24 years of farming and a major heart surgery, Norman, Shirley, son Steve and daughter Dianne moved to Northwood.

As an active member of Zion Church, Norman served on the church council. He also served on the Lindsay Coop Board. After having moved to Northwood, aside from finding ways to help local farmers and becoming a member of the First Lutheran Church of Northwood, Norman worked as a groundskeeper at both the Worth County Fairgrounds and the Northwood Country Club.

Among other things, Norman enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, traveling, baking bread and cinnamon rolls and spending time with his family (especially his “sweetie-pies”).

The family suggests memorials go to either the First Lutheran Church, the Cancer Society or Northwood Fire and Rescue.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a son and a granddaughter.

Left to cherish Norm’s memory are his wife, Shirley; son, Steve Olson and wife, Ann, of Papillon, Nebraska; daughter, Dianne Bailey and husband, Bob Bailey, of Northwood; granddaughters, Sarah and Amy Odom of Northwood; sister, Tecla Briggs of Columbus, Nebraska; brothers, Howard and wife, Anita Olson, of Columbus, Nebraska, Stanley Olson of Springfield, Missouri, Robert and wife, Margaret Olson, of LaMesa, California, Karl and wife, Rochelle Olson, of Meridian, Idaho, Roger and wife, Glotia Olson, of Casa Grande, Ariz.; many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.

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Posted on 14 May 2013

Dr. Roderick Bickert

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Roderick Bickert passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the age of 85.

Rod resided at Eastcastle Place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and formerly lived in Sheboygan and Green Lake, Wisconsin, Wilmette, Illinois, and Mason City, Iowa.

Rod was married for 61 wonderful years to his best friend and beloved wife, Sally Ann Bickert (nee Watson). Rod was the most loving Dad of Susan Bickert (Brooke Billick), Roderick “Rick” N. (Donna) Bickert, Jr., and Tim (Carolyn) Bickert. Rod was a proud and devoted “Papa” of Ben, Christopher and Daniel Billick; Roderick “Eric” (Brooke) Bickert, III, Samantha Bickert and Britt Bickert; and Carson and Kelsey Bickert, and was a great-grandfather of the late Roderick N. “Rory” Bickert, IV. Rod was the dear brother of Jock (Sue) Bickert and Annie (Peter) Scott and brother-in-law and dear friend of the late Robert (Jeanette) Watson. Rod is survived and loved by other relatives and the countless good friends and colleagues he had the joy of knowing over his life.

Rod was born in New York City and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland He spent memorable summers in Cape May, New Jersey and often regaled his family with stories of his crabbing adventures along the ocean shore.

Rod lived with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and was proud of his high school years at Shattuck Military Academy. Rod attended the University of Iowa where he met the love of his life, Sally Watson, whom he affectionately referred to as “Gosie.”

Rod was a lifelong educator and always a respected mentor to his colleagues and students. He began his professional career in education as a social studies and history teacher in DeWitt, Iowa, where he also coached the high school football team. He was a junior high school principal in New Hampton, Iowa, and then moved to Mason City, Iowa, where he held a number of positions in the Mason City schools, beginning as principal of McKinley Elementary School and ultimately serving for eight years as superintendent of the Mason City Community School District. Along the way, while he and Sally raised a family, Rod studied at Columbia University, obtained his master’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa, and his Ph.D. in school administration and business management from the University of Iowa.

From Mason City, Rod and Sally moved to Wilmette, Illinois, where Rod had the honor of serving as the superintendent of the New Trier Township High School District from 1974 until his retirement in 1990. While at New Trier, Rod faced head-on a number of challenges, such as declining enrollment, diminished state funding and the closing of a high school campus. Rod was deeply moved when New Trier dedicated a gymnasium to him in 2003.

Not one to simply rest on his laurels in retirement, Rod founded the highly regarded education search firm of Bickert & Associates, where he successfully led superintendent and principal searches for school systems across the country for many years.

Rod was an innovator in education. His singular focus was quality of education and he motivated and inspired his staff and teachers to provide the best educational experience possible. During his career, Rod served on numerous state, regional and national committees and associations dealing with financial and curricular issues. He spoke nationally on educational issues and led countless campaigns to protect local school districts from capricious funding cuts.

During his years at New Trier, Rod and Sally built their second home in Green Lake, Wisconsin, where they enjoyed watching their grandchildren grow up and spent many wonderful retirement years. Rod and Sally then moved to their home in Sheboygan overlooking Lake Michigan.

After his family, Rod’s second love was the water. He was an avid sailor, sailing competitively on Clear Lake, Iowa, and on Green Lake and enjoyed sharing his passion with his family and friends. He was also an avid sportsman and hunter, enjoying duck and pheasant hunting in Iowa and Wisconsin.

Rod was a lifelong learner. He had an insatiable curiosity about topics ranging from philosophy, politics, and comparative religions to history and human nature. He loved books and was a voracious reader. Hermann Melville was his favorite author and “Moby Dick” his favorite novel. Not coincidentally, “Moby Bick” became the familiar family name for each of his sailboats.

As a man, Rod was strong in all meanings of the word, but always kind and caring. He was a reader, a writer, a thinker, a problem-solver, a mentor, a talker, and a leader. He always took the time to listen — to everyone — and truly consider what they had to say. He was an athlete — a wrestler, a lacrosse player, a football player, and a hockey player. He was a sailor, a pilot, a hunter, and a fisherman. He was honest, ethical and fair. Rod was always a gentleman — a trait he instilled in his sons and grandsons. He loved people and they loved him.

Nothing in this world was more important to Rod than his family, and he let them know that every day. As a husband, Rod was devoted, loving and adoring. As a Dad, he was unconditionally loving, wise, strong, supportive, and understanding. He instilled in his children his belief in the importance of family. As a grandfather, Papa was a teacher, a guide, a pirate, a storyteller, a coach, the person who encouraged them to do their best, but was always understanding. Papa was the person his grandchildren would never want to disappoint. He was their biggest fan.

Rod Bickert was a most loving and loved husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Private family services were held. Memorials in Rod’s name may be made to the American Heart Association and the World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

Mark S. Binnebose

ITALY — Mark S. Binnebose, 53, of Italy, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Lavoria, Italy.

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

Scott Lawrence Cahill

WAUKEE — Scott Lawrence Cahill of Waukee, Iowa, born November 12, 1966; born into eternal life May 12, 2013.

Scott died unexpectedly at Iowa Methodist West Hospital, West Des Moines, Iowa.

He was the beloved husband of Susan Cahill, devoted father of Cassi, Emily and Sarah, and a loving son and brother.

Scott was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Martin and Kathryn (Pint) CahIllinois He attended Newman Catholic High School, receiving the Al Connor Outstanding Athlete Award in 1985, and graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University in 1990.

Scott married Susan Betts in 1992 and they were blessed with three beautiful daughters: Cassi, 17, Emily, 14, and Sarah, 11. He lived for his family, coaching all three girls in soccer, basketball and softball. Scott loved all sports, especially football and his beloved Vikings and Cyclones. But more than playing, Scott was a teacher and coach to his MAC softball youth team, The West Side Soul basketball team and the Maroon Athletic Club.

Scott served his church and his community as a member of the Knights of Columbus and was named the 2009 Iowa Grand Knight of the Year. He served in a number of capacities in the founding and on-going service of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, as well as Dowling Catholic High School.

Scott was assistant vice president of Corporate Real Estate at the Principal Financial Group. He managed all of the company’s facilities, including the recently announced major renovation of The Principal campus. Scott’s contributions to the community included overseeing the construction of the $70 million Principal Riverwalk over the past eight years incorporating eight major amenities, including the iconic Iowa Women of Achievement pedestrian bridge, and improving downtown flood control in the process. Scott’s children still call the Brenton Skating Plaza, “Dad’s Rink” because of the special pride he took in that project. He served on the boards of directors of the Riverfront Development Authority, Heritage Carousel, Operation Downtown and the Greenbelt Advisory Committee.

Scott was quietly effective in all his endeavors. He was a get-it-done, kind, passionate, fun and loving person. He was a role model to his children and co-workers alike; equally at home making a major presentation to the City Council or board of directors in a business suit or coaching his girls wearing a sweatsuit. In truth, he preferred the sweats.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law Eugene Betts, his grandparents, aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife Sue, daughters Cassi, Emily and Sarah, his brother Mark (Deb) Cahill of Minneapolis, sister Kim Cahill of Mason City, mother-in-law Darlene Betts of Mason City, brothers- in- law Mike (Renee) Betts of Mason City and Randi (Sue) Betts of Iowa City and their families.

A funeral mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines, with visitation today, Wednesday, May 15, from 5 until 8 p.m. at St. Francis.

Family support and updates: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ scottcahIllinois

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to his family for contributions at a later date.

Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines is handling arrangements.

Clara M. Enright

ELMA — Clara M. Enright, age 95, of Elma, Iowa, died on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Colonial Manor in Elma.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 20, at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, with Father Steve Garner celebrating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Elma.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m.

Online condolences for Clara’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Clara is survived by her children Patricia (Lyle) Streich of Kansas City, Mo., Alice (Bill) Gansen of Toddville, Iowa, and Charles (Beth) Enright of Mason City, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; one sister Mary Heying of Elma, Iowa; cousins; nieces and nephews; neighbors and friends.

Mavis Elaine Seidel

HANLONTOWN — Mavis Elaine Seidel, age 92, of Northwood, formerly of Hanlontown, Iowa, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m., today, Wednesday, May 15, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson officiating.

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

Burial will be at 9 a.m., on Thursday, May 16, at Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown.

Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Retirement Home, 700 10th St. N, Northwood, IA 50459, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Mavis Elaine (Domholdt) Seidel was born on February 19, 1921, in Worth County, Iowa, to parents Herman and Ingeborg Amanda (Storre) Domholdt. She attended and graduated from Hanlontown High School.

On June 4, 1940, Mavis was united in marriage with Frank Seidel at Concordia Lutheran Church, rural Joice. The family made their home on the Domholdt family farm in rural Hanlontown.

Over the years, Mavis had part time jobs including working at Good Shepherd Care Center, Carroll George, and at the Plant Ranch in Hanlontown, to name a few. Most importantly, she was a homemaker who loved to tend to her gardens, her home, and her family.

Mavis and Frank enjoyed square dancing. Mavis was a member of the Auxiliary Board at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, and she was active at Grace Lutheran Church. Mavis was a member of WELCA, altar guild, and circle. She gave her time and talents in many ways throughout her lifetime, keeping busy and always setting an example for her children and grandchildren to follow.

Survivors include her four children: Arlyn Seidel of New Kirk, Oklahoma; Carolyn Berghoefer of Hampton, Iowa; Dennis (Karen) Seidel of Sturgis, South Dakota; and Diane Chapa of Chaska, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank; two sons-in-law, Norman Weiland and Leonard Berghoefer; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Seidel; two brothers, Olaf and Alvin Domholdt; and two sisters Selma Midtgaard and Irene Nelson.

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

Mary Ann Kopacek

CLEAR LAKE — Mary Ann Kopacek, 66, of Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, May 16, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt, with Father Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, May 15, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village in Clear Lake or Hospice of North Iowa.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Georgia Brown

CHARLES CITY — Georgia Brown, 67, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday 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.

Marna “Peggy” Ruth (Neuberger) Herman

KLEMME — Marna “Peggy” Ruth (Neuberger) Herman, 71, of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Klemme, Iowa, died, Saturday, May 11, 2013, at her home in Brownsville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, Klemme.

Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E.Main St., Klemme, and continues one hour prior to the services at church on Sunday.

Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510.

Susan Jane (Draper) Graham

GARNER, Iowa — Susan Jane (Draper) Graham, age 59, of Garner, Iowa, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home in Garner, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 16, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 First Street S.E., Belmond. The Reverend Cindy Morrison will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Wednesday, May 15, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the services at church Thursday.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Susan’s memory may wish to direct them in care of Ron Graham, 620 Goll’s Drive, Garner, IA 50438.

Susan Jane Draper, the daughter of Virgil and Opal (Nolte) Draper, was born December 19, 1953, in Clarion, Iowa. She was the youngest of five children which included her siblings: Gary, Diane, Janice, and Marilyn.

Susan attended Belmond Community Schools and received her GED, graduating with the Class of 1971. Susan was united in marriage to Craig Boyington. The couple’s union was blessed with two children, Stephanie and Chad. They were later divorced.

Susan was united in marriage to Ron Graham, her life partner and best friend for the next 21 years on October 19, 1991, at Garner, Iowa. Their family grew to five total children, as Ron’s three sons, Denny, Matt, and Cory became siblings to Stephanie and Chad.

Throughout her entire life, Susan enjoyed her role as a mother, and later a grandma, relishing any opportunity or occasion that meant spending times with family. She looked forward to holiday gatherings and times spent with her siblings and their families. Keeping in touch with her family and their activities was a priority. Her family remembers the great times they had with Susan and Ron on getaways to Adventureland and float trips to Apple River. She also looked forward to quiet times with her husband, Ron and their outings to an area casino or a “Spur of the Moment” adventure to an unknown destination. Favorite pasttimes included working word searches, crossword, gardening, canning, cooking and the comforts of a good book. Susan had been active in bowling in earlier years in various leagues, including couple’s events with Ron. Susan’s smile and laugh would be at their best when she was able to lay on the floor with her grand kids for a precious time of playing UNO, puzzles, and board games. Susan and Ron enjoyed Sunday morning breakfast’s at Mat’s place and she also looked forward to her daily times spent with her sister, Marilyn, watching “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

In addition to being a full-time homemaker, Susan worked outside the home. She had managed the Garner VFW from 1989-1999. After some health issues, she then returned to the work force again in 2001, as she was employed with White Transfer & Storage in Forest City, Iowa, where she worked until November of 2012, when her cancer diagnoses forced her early retirement. Her years at White’s were much more than a career, as she truly looked forward to the daily camaraderie and friendships that were a part of the office full of ladies titled in fun as the “Hen House!”

Susan’s family and friends will remember her as a hard-working lady, who loved others and looked forward to the simple pleasures of life’s journey. In recent months, they saw her true strength and ferocious spirit at it’s best as she battled valiantly against the enemy and effects of cancer with dignity and perseverance.

Her legacy will be cherished in the hearts and minds of her surviving family and friends including her husband and partner, Ron Graham, Garner, Iowa; daughter, Stephanie (Nick) Reighard, Dows, Iowa, and children, Whitney and Jose Reighard, Ashlynn and Jenna McCallum; son, Chad (Darci) Boyington, Klemme, Iowa; and Ron’s sons, Denny (Beverly) Graham, Keller, Texas, and their children, Kayle and Riley; Matt (Mary) Graham, Garner, Iowa, and their children, Maddie and Mason; and Cory (Danielle) Graham, Garner, Iowa, and their children, Morgan, Jared, Trevor, and Kyle; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Aiden; Susan’s siblings, Gary Draper, Randall, Iowa, Diane (David) Lieberknecht, Belmond, Iowa, Janice Draper, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Marilyn Hanson, Klemme, Iowa; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Irene Draper, Edwin and Daisy Nolte; uncles, Keith and Ken Nolte, Ernest Story, Gerald Draper, and Keith Voight; aunt, Valva Draper; also cousins, Linda Whipple, Kathy Draper, Nancy Draper, Timothy Draper, Keith Nolte, Jr. and Johnny Voight.

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

Carolyn A. Howlett

BRITT — Carolyn A. Howlett, 69, of Britt, died on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial services for Carolyn Howlett will be held on Friday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any memorial be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

Ardis Sheimo

FERTILE — Ardis Sheimo, 87, of Fertile, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Care Center, Forest City.

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

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Marie Thompson