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Derold “Jack” Titus
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, with the Rev. James Mann presiding. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua. Friends may greet the family from 4 until p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Online condolences for Jack’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome. com. Derold “Jack” Wesley Titus was born on June 10, 1931, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Wesley and Ruth (Gilliland) Titus. He received his education in Austin, Minnesota Jack was introduced to Alice Mae Jones and the couple was married November 3, 1956, at the Little Brown Church. To this union three children were born, Deb, Jeff and Peggy. Jack was truly a Jack-of-All-Trades in the working world. He spent roughly 20 years working at and managing various lumberyards in the area. Jack also worked for White Farm Equipment for several years. He spent time working for the Nashua monument company selling stones, and helping put in foundations at the cemetery. Jack was a trustee on the Oak Hill Cemetery board, helping locate lots and sell various lots in the cemetery. Jack spent several years working for Chenoweth and Sons Funeral Home helping them in various ways. Jack was an avid outdoorsmen, he could often be found pheasant hunting, deer hunting, and trap shooting. While pheasant hunting one day Jack shot an albino rooster pheasant, which is a very rare accomplishment. He was always up for a game of cards. It didn’t matter what game or where, he was ready and eager to play. Jack really enjoyed living on the lake in Nashua, and being a part of the community. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Left to cherish Jack’s memory are one son, Jeff (Virginia) Titus of Charles City, Iowa; two daughters, Deb (Bob) Levad of Forest City, Iowa, Peggy (Scott) Henning of Waterloo, Iowa; six grandchildren, Eric and Steven Henning, Brandon and Brady Levad, and Sara and Amy Titus; one brother, Robert (special friend Patti) Grant of Chandler, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice in 2004; two sisters, Carol North and Sandra Young. Memorials may be directed to the Oak Hill Cemetery. Marvin J. Norby
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Avenue, rural Osage, with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Marvin was born September 8, 1934, in Osage, the son of Herbert and Alice (Moe) Norby. On June 5, 1954, he was united in marriage to Edna Amundson at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. He spent his entire married life farming with Edna on their farm southwest of Osage. Marvin was an active lifelong member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church. He served on the boards of the Osage Elevator and Faith Lutheran Home. Marvin enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Marvin is survived by his wife, Edna (Amundson) Norby of Osage; his children, James Norby of Mankato, Minnesota, Sharon (Jon Hass) Farrer of Hampton, David (Marcy) Norby of Brookville, Ohio; grandchildren, Kristin (Drew) Lamb of Des Moines, Andy Farrer of Latimer, Laura Farrer of Des Moines, Ryan Norby of Eaton, Ohio, Bradley and Cody Cox of Brookville, and Samuel Norby of Brookville; a sister, Marlys Smith, of Memphis, Tenn.; a brother, Dean (Jane) Norby of Osage; brother in-law, Francis Jacobs of Osage; sister-in-law, Mary (Keith) Lugg of Casper, Wyoming; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Jacobs; and brother in-law, Will Smith. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Norman B. Braadland Scarville — Norman B. Braadland, 79, of Scarville, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at his home in rural Scarville. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, with Pastor Norman Bauer officiating. Inurnment will take place in Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery. His family will greet friends on Wednesday, May 22, 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 Thursday. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Agnes Marie Severson
Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at the First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Agnes Marie Severson was born November 13, 1912, to Gustav and Alma (Schmidt) Feldt in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, St. Ansgar. She was baptized on December 22, 1912, at home by the Rev. G.A. Bischoff. Her sponsors were Mrs. Ferdinand Feldt, Olga Schmidt and William Schmidt. On April 1, 1928, she was confirmed by the Rev. Carl Landdeck at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. She attended and graduated from Carpenter High School, Carpenter on May 20, 1932. Agnes was united in marriage to Orvie Severson on March 21, 1937, at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. The Rev. Olaf Langehough officiated. They farmed the Andrew Severson homestead until 1974 when they retired to the Severson home in Carpenter. She was active in her church circle, ELCW and Do Day activities. She loved to travel and enjoyed many trips inside and outside the U.S. Her family was a special joy. She attended family events until her later years when it became difficult for her to do so. Agnes is preceded in death by her parents, husband Orvie in 1980, sister Helen in 1974, brother Wilmer in 1992, brother Herbert in 2003 and brother Arnold in 2008. She is survived by children: Shirley Severson (Norris Krause) of Plymouth, Minnesota, Carol (Bruce) Gordon of Grundy Center, Iowa, Dennis (Peggy) Severson of Thornton, Colorado; three grandsons, Loren (Deb) Gordon of Chanhassen, Minnesota; Brian (Kristi) Gordon of Van Meter, Iowa; John (Brandi) Gordon of Grundy Center; three granddaughters, Melissa (Eric) Severson Frickell, Julie (Andy) Clem, and Sarah (Jeff) Spletzer, all of Thornton, Colorado. Eleven great grandchildren survive: Anna and Nick Gordon of Chanhassen, Grant, Drew, Will and Ben Gordon of Van Meter, Reece and Colin Gordon of Grundy Center, Grace and Ethan Clem of Thornton, and Clive Orvie Severson Frickell of Thornton. She is also survived by one sister, Irene Thompson of Austin, Minnesota, sister-in-laws Joan Feldt and Delores Feldt of St. Ansgar, brother-in-law, Charles Thompson and nineteen nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter; Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar or Hospice of Northeast Iowa. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites. com. Lois Jean Schulz Geneva — Lois Jean Schulz, 71, of Geneva, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Geneva United Methodist Church in Geneva. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva. Pastor Harry Imlay will officiate. Eleanor Barkey Iowa Falls — Eleanor Barkey, 94, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Eleanor Barkey will be 11a.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church or to the Etude Club. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Barbara Axtell Iowa Falls — Barbara Axtell, 97, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Barbara Axtell will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time also Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Cottage Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls, followed by refreshments at the Cottage Church. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charged of arrangements. Elsie Hunt Iowa Falls — Elsie Hunt, 87, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Mercy Hospice, Johnston. Funeral services for Elsie Hint will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the church before services. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Sheryl Roberts 18485 County Highway D-25, Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Cink A Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys Cink will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 Third St. S.E., in Britt, with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Wesley. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 5 until 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Scriptural wake service will be at 7 p.m. on Friday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Posted on 21 May 2013 Albert Leroy Carolus BELMOND — Albert Leroy Carolus, 90, of Belmond, died Saturday May 18, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. A Mass of Christian Burial for Leroy Carolus will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. The Rev. Nils Hernandez will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond. Visitation for Leroy Carolus will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday May 24, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour piror to services at the church on Saturday. A parish rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Leroy Carolus’ name to the donor’s choice. Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641- 444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.
Dr. Howard Abens
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Bryan Lagerstam and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Howard Martin Abens was born June 5, 1930, near Gilmore City, the son of Lawrence and Edna (Keck) Abens. He grew up in the Lutheran church, and was active in band and choir. Howard graduated from Bode High School in 1947. He ran an excavating business and farmed with his brother, Kenneth, until he entered the service in 1950. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, and in Germany. On December 28, 1954, Howard married Rita DeGroote, who had talked him into becoming a chiropractor, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode. He served as class president, and graduated valedictorian from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport in June of 1957. Howard started his chiropractic practice in Cedar Falls before moving to Osage in March of 1959, where he practiced for 54 years. Howard was active at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, president of the congregation, and was once the chairman of a “practically permanent preacher-picking committee.” He greatly enjoyed singing in the choir and was a member of several quartets over the years. Howard served for 12 years on the City Council. He was active in Rotary Club and served as president of both the Conservation Club and the North Central district of the Chiropractic Association. He also served on the North Iowa Area Community College board and was active in Toastmasters Club. When his children were growing up, Howard enjoyed taking them boating, fishing, and swimming at different lakes on Thursdays and the weekends. He enjoyed reading, and had an extensive library of Christian, self-help, and professional books. Howard and his wife enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and 13 foreign countries, including seven cruises. Howard is survived by four children and 16 grandchildren, Peggy (Bob) Appel of Altoona and their children, Alana (Micah) Hildreth, Aaron, and Daniel; Patty (Jon) Fredrickson of Jacksonville, Florida, and their children Joshua, and Katelyn; Jim (Kathy) Abens of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and their children Matthew, Monica, Connor, and Grant; Stu (Temi) Abens of Waco, Texas and their children Megan, Christopher, and Amy Abens, Jordan (Justin) Mechell, Seth, Cody, and Jesse Stanford; one great-grandson, Paxton Mechell; two sisters, Vonnie (Buck) Noah of Des Moines, and Marilee Bland of Humboldt. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Rita in 2009; his brothers, Kenneth and Delmer; and a grandson, Bobby Appel. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706. Norman B. Braadland
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, Iowa, with Pastor Norman Bauer officiating. Inurnment will take place in Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery. His family will greet friends today, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, Iowa, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Norman B. Braadland was born in Eden Township in Winnebago County, Iowa on August 4, 1933, to Julia (Knutson) and Thore Braadland. Norman was the youngest for four children and grew up in the Thompson area. Being the youngest, he spent a lot of time with his mother Julia and learned his love for cooking from her. He was always looking for and trying out new recipes. It didn’t matter if it was baking a cake or creating a main dish, he loved to cook. Norman also learned about farming from his father, which he continued to do throughout his life. When he officially retired he took up a new hobby of working on classic tractors. He started with a Farmall B, his pride and joy, and acquired several others. Affectionately known as “Tubby” by his friends, Norman always looked on the bright side. He would never pass up a chance for a good laugh, whether it was teasing his daughters and giving them a rough time, or catching up with friends at the local parade. He enjoyed life and making the most of it. Norman is survived in death by his two daughters: Joy Salazar with her husband Jose Luis Salazar and her three children, and Sarah Drugg with her husband Jason Drugg and her two daughters. He is also survived by his brother-in-law David Sorensen of Bemidji, Minnesota, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Norman is preceded in death by his mother Julia, father Thore, two brothers Arnie and Merel, one sister Pearl Thorland, and his wife Judith (Sorensen). You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Kathryn E. Morel MASON CITY — Kathryn E. Morel, 78, of Mason City, Iowa, died on Monday, May 20, 2013, at her home. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Neil Manternach and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will take place at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 until 7 p.m. with a Rosary and Scriptural Wake service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be directed to the Kathryn Morel Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. James “Jim” O. Peters Manly — James “Jim” O. Peters, 73, of Manly, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service for Jim will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 24, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut, Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will follow in the Manly Cemetery. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Friday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the James O. Peters Memorial Fund in care of his family. Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Phyllis J. Turvold Lake Mills — Phyllis J. Turvold, 88, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Charles “Chuck” M. Allen Jr. Vancouver, WashINGTON — Charles “Chuck” M. Allen Jr., 39, of Vancouver, Washington, and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died in Vancouver. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Dean A. Meinders Thornton — Dean A. Meinders, 78, of Thornton, died May 21, 2013, at the Rockwell Care Center, Rockwell. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, with Pastor Rhea Eavenson presiding. Burial will be at the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, on Thursday, May 23, from 5 until 8 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to services. Gladys I. Shahan
Memorial visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 22, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond. An informal memorial service for Gladys I. Shahan will be held at 2 p.m. and casual dress is requested. Pastor Janet Rieckhoff-Ferris will officiate. A reception will follow at the VFW Hall downtown Belmond. Gladys Iola Shahan was born to her parents, Charles and Kathlyn Mikesh, on a farm near Goodell, Iowa, on November 13, 1917. She attended country school in the Goodell area. At an early age due to the Depression Era she and her sister, Grace, went to work as farm helpers for room and board. Gladys lived in the Goodell, Belmond, and Rowan area all of her life except for a brief time while married to Edward Krivachek. During their marriage they lived in Oakland, California, and San Francisco, California, and later at Humboldt, Iowa, and Lake Cornelia, Iowa. They had two sons, Charles and Ronald. After returning to live in Iowa the couple was divorced in 1948 and Gladys lived on the Mikesh family farm in Hickory Grove. During World War II, Gladys worked at a rope factory to support the war. She also became an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and prior to her passing was the oldest member of the Belmond Chapter. The Shahan family farm was located next to the Mikesh family farm at Hickory Grove. In 1949, Gladys was married to Edwin R. Shahan. They began their marriage living on the hill in Belmond in a small house and had two children, Kathlyn and Edwin, Jr. Later they purchased a house from a farmer near Fort Dodge and moved it into town on the hill where they resided until 1959. They moved to an acreage south of Rowan that had the Iowa River running through it with the Old Mill Dam, the old stagecoach road along the river and several flowing wells. People loved to drive through there and enjoyed the fishing, the water and the beautiful view. Gladys was a very capable woman. She milked cows, did all kinds of farm chores, tended to numerous gardens, canned vegetables, fruit, meat and poultry. She made head cheese when cattle were butchered. She made an annual event of chopping cabbage, salting and prepping it for sauerkraut. Gladys loved her farm animals oftentimes naming them and making it nearly impossible to sell or butcher. She also loved her pets: parakeets, canaries, cats, and dogs. Gladys was also a seamstress. She sewed all of the shirts and dresses for her family until clothing became affordable by all. She frequently sewed curtains, pillowcases, towels and potholders. Whatever was needed she sewed or made. Gladys was very proud of her work as a charge nurse at the Dows Golden Acres nursing home. She worked there for ten years and especially enjoyed helping the residents living there. Gladys loved her garden. She loved growing seedlings and preparing for the garden event of spring all through the winter season. She expressed many times while working the soil with her bare hands in her garden that this was where she felt closest to God. In addition to gardening, she loved growing raspberries and strawberries. She regularly prepared delicious jams and jellies from just about any berry or fruit. Gladys was the mainstay of family events nearly every Sunday and holiday on the farm in Rowan. Our Uncle Dickie Pannhoff blessed the family with music from his one-man band. Gladys always had a roast, chicken or turkey supplemented by casserole dishes from those attending. Both sides of the family and even neighbors would join together in this way on Sundays. Gladys and Edwin were married for nearly 45 years until his passing in 1995. They had sold the farm in Rowan, lived for a short time on Lake Cornelia, and then bought a house on the hill where Gladys resided until recently. At the age of 80, came a beautiful blessing when Gladys and Pete Pals, Jr. who also lived at Hickory Grove were united in marriage. They enjoyed eight wonderful years together until Pete passed away in 2008. Gladys adored her family making sure every brother and sister, child, grandchild, niece and nephew knew they were remembered on their birthday or holiday. Gladys cherished the times she had around her kitchen table with family and friends at tea time. Tea time occurred mid-morning, mid-afternoon and mid-evening. In the later years, it was mostly mid-afternoon. Most frequently the conversation was about the weather, gardening or something new happening in our town, state, or nation. Laughter frequently rang from the chatter and at times became heated depending on the topic. The tea was very tasty, but the time with friends and family was what she liked best. Gladys lived her faith in God. During the 1950s she taught Sunday school to pre-school children at the Congregational Church in Belmond (previously located west of the new hospital). She was a member of the Methodist Church in Rowan and later in Goodell. Gladys was called home by the Lord on March 28, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with loved ones by her side. She was 95 years old. She passed very peacefully and naturally. Gladys was preceded in death by many family members: her parents, two sisters, Grace Zaspel and Colina Haan; one brother, George Mikesh; and a son, Charles Krivachek. Those left to cherish her memory include: one brother, Charles Mikesh and his wife, Wanda; one sister-in-law, Emily Mikesh; and two sisters, Ruby Dwyer and Constance Roley; daughter, Dr. Kathlyn M. Shahan (Tahlequah, Oklahoma); sons, Ronald L. Shahan and wife, Linda (Indianola, Iowa) and Edwin R. Shahan, Jr. and wife, Nancee, St. Louis; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; as well as, many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones. Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Posted on 22 May 2013 Daniel Nash Charles City — Daniel Nash, 64, of Charles City, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at his home. Funeral services for Daniel Nash will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Youth Pastor Zach Fox of the Gospel Lighthouse will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 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. Robert Anfinson Lake Mills — Robert Anfinson, 80, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died April 5, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Katy, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place in South Dakota at a later date. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Phyllis J. Turvold Lake Mills — Phyllis J. Turvold, 88, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, May 24, 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. Diane Larsen GARNER — Diane Larsen of Garner died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Ann M. Peterson
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Epiphany Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon Gossman as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service beginning at 4 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401 or the Ann Peterson Memorial Fund in care of her family. Ann M. Peterson, daughter of John and Josephine (Aaron) Frank Sr., was born March 25, 1928, in Osage, Iowa. When she was young the family moved to Mason City where she attended school. She was united in marriage to Robert Peterson Sr. and to this union five children were born: Sandra, Terry, Sheila, Robert and Cathy. Ann took care of her children and was a waitress for many years before retiring in 1974. Her greatest love was her family, spending holidays and special occasions with them. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ann loved to roller skate and ice skate starting at a young age, which followed her through life. Ann also loved to go to Clear Lake to suntan with her best friend, Mary, always taking her children to swim. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City. Ann will be missed by her five children: Sandra Hamann, Terry Eldridge, Sheila (David) Malek, Robert E. (Sherry) Peterson Jr. and Cathy Peterson, all of Mason City; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters, Katheryn Stoner, Fayetteville, Georgia, and Rose (Walt) Portis, Mason City; brothers, Jake (Rose) Frank and Ed Frank of Mason City; brother-in-law, Bruce Sankey, Garner, Iowa; and close friends, Bonnie Schmidt, Des Moines, and Mary Reindl, Mason City, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Sr.; brothers, John and Joe Frank; sisters, Betty Sankey and Margaret Yungclas; and son-in-law, Robert Eldridge. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com James “Jim” O. Peters
A funeral service for Jim will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will follow in the Manly Cemetery. A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, Iowa, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Friday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the James O. Peters Memorial Fund in care of his family. James O. Peters, son of Edward and Veronica (Schunk) Peters, was born Jun 27, 1939, in Medina, North Dakota Jim attended school in Steele, North Dakota, and moved to Oklahoma, where he combined throughout the state. He then worked as an operator for Electrical Highline for more than 25 years, working in Montana, Minnesota and North Dakota, before making their home in Manly in 1972. Jim loved to fish, listened to country music and enjoyed riding his bicycle. He was an avid Central Springs Panthers and North Iowa Huskies hockey fan. He spent much of his time telling stories and visiting with his family and friends. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was active in the men’s club at the church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Betty Peters; daughter, Heidi Peters and Andreas Gehring; half sister, Wynona Kapp; sister-in-laws, Lucille Mayer, Marlys Kunze and Sandy Thomas; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Dale and Larry; and sister, Mary. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Kathryn E. Morel
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Neil Manternach and the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will take place at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. with a rosary and scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Kathryn Morel Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Kathryn was born March 3, 1935, in Jefferson, South Dakota, the daughter of Orlando and Kathryn (Ryan) Beaver. In 1953, Kathryn graduated from Jefferson High School. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family. Kathy was a remarkable person who balanced many different roles throughout her life. She was able to be a loving mother who supported her family of five children throughout their formative years. In addition to her own children, there were always many of the children’s friends who found a welcoming presence and a listening ear at her kitchen table. And, some of these friends found a place to call home when they needed a place to stay. She played an important role in the early formation and growth of Morel Jewelers. Kathy traveled extensively and often entertained people in her home from the international jewelry industry. She had wonderful taste and her home was a reflection of the glamorous people and places she encountered. With her dry wit and the sparkle in her eyes, everyone enjoyed her sense of humor and her stories. Her journey from her small town upbringing was inspiring and she handled all the challenges and obstacles in her life with strength of character, grace, dignity and laughter. She was a knowledgeable person and a lifelong learner. Kathy enjoyed listening to her grandchildren play the piano, watching “Jeopardy” and playing cards — especially Bridge. In her younger years she enjoyed dinner parties and dancing with friends, voicetrously cheering on her children at various sporting events, and being a den mother for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In August of 1970, Kathy was featured in Life Magazine. She was a member of Bridge Club and Sorosis Club — the first professional women’s club in the United States. She was also a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Her Catholic faith was an important part of her life and she relied on her spiritual strength during the difficult times. Kathy took pride in knowing she instilled good values into her children and taught them the importance of forgiveness. She will be missed. Kathryn is survived by four children: son, Richard Morel Jr. and wife, Kathy of Mason City and their children, Kara, Rachel and Bridget Morel; son, Kraig Morel of Mason City and his children, Dana Morel and her family, Michael, Richard, Serenity and Raymond, and Erin Morel and Jake Morel; daughter, Diane Morel and her children, Nikolaus Buss and his family, Preston, Alexis and Parker, and Zachary Buss and Kristopher Buss and his family, Aiden, and daughter, Dawn Bruggeman and husband Mark of Edina, Minnesota, and their children, Meghan Bruggemanand Katie Bruggeman; grandchild, Caroline Bennett and husband, Matt, and their family, Austin, Ashton, Ryan and Ethan; and grandchild, Natalie Morel. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Bradley Morel; grandson, Zaine Buss; five brothers: Bill, Tom, Dewey, Carl and Bernie Beaver; and two sisters: Rosealyn and Mary Beaver. The family would like to thank Hospice Home Care and the Elderbridge Agency on Aging for all their wonderful care, compassion and support. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Gordon Newton
Funeral services for Gordon Newton will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Associate Pastor Roy Otto of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Osage will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday an hour prior to the service. Gordon Wayne Newton was born June 16, 1920, in Mitchell County, the son of Harold and Margaret (Newton) Newton. He graduated from Colwell High School. Gordon proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. On Jan. 12, 1947, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Mehmen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They farmed all their lives in the Floyd and Mitchell county area. He also worked for a number of years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co. Gordon was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing in all kinds of weather, hunting including pheasant hunting with his Labrador, trapping, gardening, cooking, traveling, and meeting people and striking up conversations with them. Gordon was a country music fan with Johnny Cash being his favorite artist as he sang “A Boy Named Sue.” He loved his wife, his country, cows that remembered how to get to the other pasture, dogs that earned their keep, making eight no-trump bids out of nothing and children who caused just enough trouble to be interesting. He will live for many generations through the lives of those lucky enough to have known him. Living family members include six children: Allen Newton of Little Cedar, Lyle (Veronica) Newton and Dale (Theresa) Newton, both of Stacyville, Denny Newton of Clear Lake, Linda Newton Young and husband, Bill Young of San Angelo, Texas, and Ray (Catherine) Newton of New Freedom, Pennsylvania; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two half brothers, Harold “Tuffy” (Willa) Newton of Whitehall, Illinois and Kenneth (Sally) Newton of Hillview, Illinois; and a half sister, Alice “Oopie” Kraushaar of Hillview, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, on May 26, 1988; a great granddaughter, Mallory Newton; a half brother, Tom Mike Newton; and a sister, Dr. Gwendolyn Newton. 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. Gladys Cink
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys Cink will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 Third St. S.E., Britt, with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Wesley. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, from 5 until 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. A scriptural wake service will be at 7 p.m. on Friday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Gladys Anna Cink was born Aug. 27, 1916, in Wesley to Henry and Anne (Studer) Haverly. She graduated from Wesley High School and attended the Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls. Gladys was united in marriage to Edward L. Cink on Dec. 29, 1936, in Wesley. The couple made their home on a farm southwest of Woden, and to this union nine children were born. Gladys is survived by her children: Donna (Jerry) Gray of Omaha, Nebraska, Duane (Pat) Cink of Bakersfield, California, David (Nancy) Cink of Manteca, California, Danny (Sharon) Cink of Aztec, New Mexico, Jack (Deb) Cink of Bakersfield, Jim (Jean) Cink of Britt, Iowa, Ann (Bob) A’Hearn of Scottsdale, Arizona, Bill (Kathie) Cink of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mary Sellers of Cedar Rapids; along with 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Ken (Mary) Haverly, Paul Haverly and Audra Haverly; sisters-in-law, Rose Ann Haverly and Shirley Haverly; and numerous other family members and friends. Gladys was a homemaker working alongside her husband providing for her family. Everyone was blessed to eat at her table as she was one of the best cooks around. As her children were growing up Gladys was active in 4H, serving as a leader and a judge at many fairs. Gladys was also active in Sacred Heart Church in Woden, teaching catechism and as a member of the ladies guild. Gladys and Ed retired to Woden in 1970. Ed passed away in August of 1992. Gladys moved to Britt in 2005. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed; grandson, Travis Cink; sisters, Dorothy Healy and Margaret Theisen; and brothers Clarence Haverly, Hugh Haverly and Dennis Haverly. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839. www.ewingfh.com. Dean A. Meinders
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, with Pastor Rhea Eavenson presiding. Burial will be at the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, on Thursday, May 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., and will continue one hour prior to services. Dean Allan Meinders was born Nov. 3, 1934, in Belmond, Iowa, to Adolph and Martha (Pals) Meinders. Dean grew up in the Meservey and Thornton area. He attended country school and graduated from Thornton High School in 1953. Dean served in the Army Reserves from 1956 to 1962. Dean was married to Shirley Grunhovd on Sept. 29, 1956, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Scarville, Iowa. To this marriage five children were born: David, Darwin, Debora, Doreen and Dale. Dean was a farmer and his love for farming lasted 55 years. Dean also served as trustee of Grimes Township, was a 4-H leader for 10 years, was a bus driver for the Meservey-Thornton School District for 20 years, and was a member of the Thornton Lions Club, in which he served in many leadership positions. Dean enjoyed playing cards and going to Branson, Mo. Most of all, he enjoyed family holiday and birthday gatherings. He was very proud of his grandchildren. Dean is survived by his wife, Shirley (Grunhovd) Meinders, Thornton; son, David (Christi Baxter) of Swaledale, grandchildren, Troy Meinders, Krista (Brad) Kramer and Tyler Meinders, great-grandchildren, Jacoby and Avianna Kramer; son, Darwin (Linette) Meinders of Swaledale, grandchildren, Seth, Drew, and Evan Meinders; son, Dale (Dagmar) of Woodbury, Minnesota, grandchildren, Liv, Hanna, Ava, and Elin Meinders; daughter, Debora (Rus Williams) Popenhagen of Fairfax, Iowa, grandchildren, Tara and Megan Popenhagen, great-grandchild, Ariya Popenhagen; daughter, Doreen (Pat) Cordle of Manly, Iowa, grandchildren, Nathan and Natalie Cordle; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Martha (Pals) Meinders. Posted on 23 May 2013 Rachel Ann Boelman Belmond — Rachel Ann Boelman, age 62, of Belmond, Iowa, died, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital — Belmond. Services will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 4 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond. Pastor Jim Gochenouer will be officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home Saturday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond. 641-444-4474. Viola Orene Root
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, with a one-hour visitation prior, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell. Pastor Rhea Evanson will officiate. Graveside will be at Rockwell Cemetery, following the funeral. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Condolences and signing the electronic book may be done at www.Fullertonfh.com. Viola was born on Feb. 13, 1914, in rural Latimer, the daughter of Jens and Adaline (Baker) Pederson. She graduated from Sheffield High School with the class of 1932. On March 4, 1937, Viola was united in marriage to Harold George Root at Congregational Parsonage in Mason City. From this union two children were born. She was a long time member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell, Iowa. Viola loved teaching Sunday school at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton which she did for 17 years. She also enjoyed being the bingo coordinator at Rockwell nursing home. In the past, she had been both vice president and president of the Martha Circle of St. Peter Church. Viola was involved in the Grandmother’s Club, and The Kensington Club. She farmed with her husband, Harold, and family. Following his death she worked in the Rockwell Community school district kitchen for nine years. She enjoyed playing cards including 500, Pinochle, Uno, and Skipo with neighbors, family, and especially her twin sister. In the winter, she would also tie quilts. Viola and Harold would attend all their children’s athletic events. Those left to cherish her memory are her son Dale and his wife Mary Root of Litchfield, Minnesota; daughter Barbara and her husband John Gregory of Cedar Rapids; four grandsons Gregory Root, Christopher (Bridget) Root, William Gregory, and James (Amy) Gregory. Also, five great-grandchildren Josiah, Matthias, and Lucas Gregory, Emma and Lauren Root, three sisters Vietta Bruns her twin of Rockwell, Rozella (Edwin) DeVries of Greene, and Verta Mae Jorgensen of Pine City, Minnesota. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Harold. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com. Diane R. Larsen GARNER — Diane R. Larsen, 78, of Garner died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner. A private inurnment will be held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner at a later date. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. A. Leroy (Shortie) Carolus
A Mass of Christian Burial for Leroy Carolus will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. The Rev. Nils Hernandez will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond. Visitation for Leroy Carolus will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South, Belmond, and will continue one hour piror to services at the church on Saturday. A parrish rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Leroy Carolus’ name to the donor’s choice. Albert Leroy, the son of Albert and Elsie Rust Carolus was born July 18, 1922, on the family farm south of Kanawha in Wright County. He was raised on the family farm south of Klemme and graduated from Goodell High School in 1940. Leroy farmed with his father and brother until moving to a farm north of Goodell in the spring of 1965. Leroy was united in marriage to the love of his life, Josephine C. Dominy at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond on Feb. 13, 1971. Their wedding was the last ceremony in the old church. In the fall of 1999, they moved to the Bel Aire Condos in Belmond. Leroy was a life-long farmer, who was a very well-read student of the trade. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with Josephine. He was patriotic and loved his country very much. No one will ever know the extent his giving to the surrounding communities. Leroy was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Leroy is survived by a sister, Margaret Nuehring of Britt, a brother, Harlan Carolus and wife, Betty of Garner, nieces, Janet (Tom) Boehnke, Linda (Steve) Pringnitz, Rosemary (Dean) Walter, nephews, Dean (Val) Carolus, Marvin (Phyllis) Nuehring, Milvern (Judy Ann) Neuhring, Monte (Candi) Nuehring, Lt. Col. William Brignon (ret.), several great nieces and nephews, god-son, Steve (Marilyn) Janssen and dear friend and neighbor, Joan Janssen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine on Sept. 2, 2007, his parents, brothers-in-law, Howard Dominy, Morris Nuehring, sisters-in-law, Mabel Brignon, Marian Henrickson and niece, Kathy Oxley. Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com. Franklin “Frank” J. Banwart Lake Mills — Franklin “Frank” J. Banwart, age 80, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No. 235. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 26, from 4 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 Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to establish a Frank Banwart Memorial Fund to offer a one-time scholarship. You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Elizabeth Falls Cedar Rapids — Elizabeth Falls, 96, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Highly Mansion Care Center, in Cedar Rapids. Arrangements are pending with Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Larry Sapp Buffalo Center — Larry Sapp, age 73, of Buffalo Center, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. A private family inurnment 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. Posted on 24 May 2013 Larry Dean Sapp
Larry was born on April 27, 1940, to Louis and Anabel Sapp in Buffalo Center, Iowa. He spent his life in Buffalo Center where he raised a family, worked and played. In 1962, Larry married the love of his life, Glenda Anderson. Together they raised four daughters. As a young man, Larry was a mechanic at Jensvold Implement before opening his own Allis Chalmers dealership. In the early ’70s he went to auctioneer school to earn a little extra money for his family. Anyone who knew Larry knew this became his calling in life, it didn’t take long for it to become his full time career. Larry loved to call an auction, working with Jack DeVries for many years. Larry loved to ride his motorcycle in his younger years. With Glenda behind him, they would head west at least once a year to sightsee and just enjoy being with each other. As he got older, he replaced the motorcycle with a golf cart and he could be seen cruising around Buffalo Center on his way to and from his shop. Larry will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Glenda; four daughters, Julie (Hank) Morris, Jodi Sapp, Penny Mitchell and Laurie (Eric) Buchs; ten grandchildren, Bill, Wendy, Dean, Mike, Tony, Bailey, Brandon, Tim, Mary and Andy; six great- grandchildren, sister Betty (Chip) Dailey, many nieces and nephews and a sister and brother-in-law. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Strusinski; his parents-in-law and a nephew Brad Quade. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 28, at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. A private family inurnment will be at Olena Mound Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com. Evelyn P. Fjelstad Lake Mills — Evelyn P. Fjelstad, 94, of Lake Mills, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Lake Mills Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 29, 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 Thursday. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Rachel Ann Boelman
Services will be held at 4 p.m., today, Saturday, May 25, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond. Pastor Jim Gochenouer will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Rachel’s name may wish to consider the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Wright County, the family or the donor’s choice. Rachel Ann Kalkwarf, the daughter of Robert and Ilene (Tegland) Kalkwarf, was born February 25, 1951, at Belmond. She attended and graduated from Belmond Community Schools in the Class of 1969 and then went on to further her education at Iowa State University in the Clothing and Textiles sector. Rachel was united in marriage to Verlyn Boelman on June 27, 1970, St. John Lutheran Church, Belmond. Their union was blessed with two sons, Lane and Reed, both of which were the “Apple of Rachel’s Eyes.” Following their marriage, the couple made their home and raised their children in Belmond, before moving to Marble Falls, Texas, in 1981, where they lived until returning to Belmond in 1989. During their years in Texas, Rachel was employed with the Highlander Newspaper. Rachel was employed as a graphic designer with the Humboldt Newspaper in Humboldt, Iowa, for the past 23 years until her health forced her to retire from this occupation which she loved. The main focus in Rachel’s life was her husband and two son’s. She absolutely relished her role as a nurturing and devoted life partner to Verlyn and mom to her boys. Both Lane and Reed reflect fondly back on their years growing up and the fact that they could always count on Rachel looking over their shoulder and cheering for them in all that they were involved in. Whether, it was and athletic event or any other extra-curricular activity, Rachel and Verlyn rarely missed being their to support them in their successes and lift them up in their failures. She truly was their life cheerleader. In more recent years Rachel loved playing the role of “Grandma Rachel.” She couldn’t wait to spoil them when the family got together and they new just how to grab ahold of her heart strings. Rachel enjoyed golf and for many years she and Verlyn were active members of the Belmond Country Club, where she played in ladies tournaments and couples events with Verlyn. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends. Rachel enjoyed music and was the organist at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond for many years. She was one who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and never cared too much about materialistic things in life, however, she truly appreciated the comforts of her most recent vehicle, “Rachel’s Rav.” Those left to cherish her memory include, her husband of nearly 43 years, Verlyn Boelman, 311 Sixth Avenue N.W., Belmond, IA 50421; sons, Lane Boelman, Austin, Texas, and Reed (Anna) Boelman, and their two sons, Thomas “Peanut” and Joseph “Joe V” all of Redwing, Minnesota; mother, Ilene Kalkwarf, Belmond; brother, Earl (Julie) Kalkwarf, Belmond, also a niece, Jessica (Travis) Roma, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Andy Kalkwarf, Wichita, Kansas; also numerous other nieces and nephews, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her dad, Robert Kalkwarf. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474.
Franklin “Frank” J. Banwart
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No. 235. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to establish a Frank Banwart Memorial Fund to offer a one-time scholarship. Franklin James Banwart was born on March 16, 1933, on a farm outside of West Bend, Iowa, to Silas and Ida (Benninger) Banwart, the seventh of 10 children. He attended country school up to the eighth grade and graduated in 1950 from West Bend High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force, most of his time at Davis Air Force base in Tucson, Arizona, with a short overseas tour in London, England. When he returned, he farmed the family farm for one year before deciding to attend Mankato State College in 1958. On August 24, 1958, he married Darlene Hotek, in Bode, Iowa. They had four children: Brian, Patti, Lisa, and Thomas. Frank took his first teaching job in 1961 at Walnut Grove, Minnesota, where he taught High School mathematics and coached junior high boys’ football and basketball. He taught there for six years. In 1967, he moved his family to Lake Mills, where he again taught High School mathematics for 26 years; for 12 of those years he was the head girls’ track coach. He retired from teaching in 1993 after 32 years. Frank also worked for Franklin Life Insurance for several years part time, also Rain and Hail Insurance for 35 years, twenty of those years being full time. He was an avid fan of the Lake Mills Bulldogs, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Minnesota Twins, and Minnesota Vikings. Frank loved to fish, golf, hunt, and watch the eagle cam out of Decorah, Iowa. He was an educator and coach to many, and a friend to all that knew him. He will be remembered in the neighborhood as the guy that used his tape measure to hang his Christmas lights, and for his well-kept lawn. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, the American Legion, ISEA, NEA, and CAPP. He celebrated his 80th birthday so he considered himself a lucky man to have so much time with the family he loved dearly. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darlene of Lake Mills; two sons, Brian (Debra) Banwart of Garner, Iowa, and Thomas (Vickie) Banwart of Lake Mills; a daughter Lisa (Thomas) Garringer of Webster, Iowa; seven grandsons; two granddaughters; and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Berniece Banwart of West Bend, Iowa, Betty Wirtz of West Bend, Phyllis (Elmer) Strahm of Sabetha, Kan., and Caroline Banwart of Peoria, Ill.; a brother Leslie (Kathy) Banwart of Okoboji, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Banwart, Marilyn Banwart and Becky Banwart all of West Bend, Arlene (Gene) Herrick of Lehigh, Iowa, Betty Dutcher of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Vera Smith, of Mesa, Ariz.; a brother-in-law Arlis (Liala) Kinseth of Bode, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Ida Banwart; four brothers Archie, Alvin, Victor, and James; and a daughter Patti Renae. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.
Wayne “Skunk” Torkelson Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Kevin Olson officiating. Burial will be in Ellington Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 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. Posted on 25 May by Marie Thompson
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BELMOND
— Gladys I. Shahan, age 95, of Belmond,
Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 28,
2013, in Oklahoma. 
MASON
CITY — Kathryn E. Morel, 78, of Mason
City, Iowa, died peacefully in her sleep
on Monday, May 20, 2013, at her home.
BRITT
— Gladys Cink, 96, of Britt, formerly of
the Woden area, passed away Monday, May
20, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial
Hospital in Britt. 
BELMOND
— A. Leroy (Shortie) Carolus, age 90, of
Belmond, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May
18, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center
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