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Lenore Schlader ROCKFORD — Lenore Schlader, 94, of Rockford, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. A funeral Mass for Lenore Schlader will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. Monsignor Walter Brunkan will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at Holy Name Catholic Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday where there will be a scriptural wake service followed by the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service. Lenore Isabel Elbert Schlader was born Oct. 9, 1918, at Whittemore, the daughter of Gregory and Dora (Gerber) Elbert. She graduated from Presentation Academy in Whittemore in 1936 and from Mercy School of Nursing in Des Moines in 1940. On April 15, 1950, she was united in marriage to Jerome N. Schlader at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Lenore worked as a nurse in various capacities at nursing facilities. She was also a devoted farm wife and mother. Lenore was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Rosary Society. Her interests included fishing, gardening, needlework, gaming, reading, canning, baking and cooking. Family was so important to Lenore and she looked forward to sharing life with them. Living family members include her husband, Jerome N. Schlader of Rockford; five children: Stephen Schlader of Rockford, Michael (Margaret) Schlader of Rockford, Joel (Nancy) Schlader of Dumont, Jerome H. (Karen) Schlader of Rockford and Mary Kay Schlader of Rockford and friend Dennis Fulk of Rudd; 11 grandchildren; one step granddaughter; 12 great- grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Linda Schlader; three brothers: Herman, Gregory and Donald Elbert; and four sisters: Margaret Woodcock, Lauretta Leonard, Agnes Heddinger and Hildred Swaroff. 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. Doris Rae Nelsen LaRoque Tegland
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. John Sherrill Grady Meservey — John Sherrill Grady, 94, of Redland, California, died May 17 at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Memorial services will be held in Redland, California, on June 13, with burial in the Meservey Cemetery at a later date. Retz Funeral Home, Meservey, is in charge of local arrangements. Retz Funeral Home, 641-358-6105, www.retzfh.com Dale L. Reichardt GARNER — Dale L. Reichardt, 77, of Armstrong, formerly of Garner, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at his home in Armstrong. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at the United Methodist Church in Armstrong. Inurnment will be held at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841 www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Barbara Jean Alitz
She grew up in Mason City and graduated from Holy Family Catholic School. Barbara married John Alitz in 1960. They made their home in Runnells, Iowa, where they raised their four children: twin sons, John and Joe, son, Jim, and daughter, Janna. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Barb loved her family, her church and her work. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Barb was a dedicated employee of Southridge Hy-Vee, Des Moines, for 27 years. Barb enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Francis Graner; and two brothers: Lewis and Jack Graner. She leaves behind her husband, John; children, John (MaryKay), Joe (Katie), Jim (Tracy) and Janna (Ryan) Wheatly; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Mildred (Norm) Mondahl, Marylou (John) Behm, Patricia (Larry) Szymeczek and Joan Evans (Joe Ricketts) and their families. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Monday, May 27, at Iles Funeral Homes- Grandview Park Chapel, 3211 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, followed by a rosary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery rural Cumming, Iowa. Donations may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.IlesCares.com. Morris O. “Bud” Kahn Jr.
Please join his family for a Celebration of Life Reception from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Deerfield Retirement Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bud’s name may be sent to Iowa Health Hospice, 11333 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 and Greater Iowa Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, 1730 28th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266.
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 of Bethel Lutheran Church in Joyce officiating. Burial will be in Ellington Township Cemetery in 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. In honor of Wayne’s love of old cars, a special parking area will be designated for those who want to attend and honor Wayne with their special cars or trucks near the front of the church the day of the funeral. Wayne “Skunk” Lowell Torkelson was born in Forest City on April 11, 1949, to Othelia and Clarence Torkelson. Wayne spent his early years attending Fertile Elementary School and tagging along with his five older brothers. His love of old cars began while riding alongside those same brothers racing up and down the Fertile farm’s mile-long lane and other gravel roads around Fertile. He formed great friendships growing up on the farm near Fertile that he maintained the rest of his life. After high school, he started his on-the-job training for his future as the proud owner of Torkelson Plumbing and Heating. Wayne “Skunk” was a decorated soldier in the army, serving with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. Wayne had many names, “Skunk” being the one he was most famous for. One of his favorites was Uncle Skunk, however, his two most favorite were Grandpa Skunk and Dad. His children and grandchildren paid him the highest honor by saying, “Our dad would do anything for us!” His children and grandchildren have many wonderful memories of times spent with their dad. Forest City watched Wayne’s business grow from infancy to him partnering with his son and another employee. Skunk was especially proud of his certification as a master plumber and electrician. Wayne was a true “Car Man”! He lovingly restored a 1966 yellow Chevelle that was “almost an exact replica” of the car he drove in high school. His latest project was owning a 1930 Ford Model A Fordor. He loved to talk about cars. Skunk was a man of few words, but when he spoke you listened. Wayne married Cindy Feller and together they had three children: Janelle Torkelson (Travis Harms), Brett Torkelson and Adam Torkelson. His three grandchildren are Brittany Youngers, Andrew Youngers and Emma Lynn Harms. Survivors include his children, grandchildren and their mother and grandmother, Cindy. In addition he is survived by sisters and brothers, Margie Sogard, Bernice Voelker, Ronald (Lucille) Torkelson, Leslie (Paulette) Torkelson, Roger (Shirley Norman) Torkelson, Marsha (Mark) Brunsvold; sister-in-law, Janice Torkelson; aunts Thelma Sunde, Julaine Albertson, Bonnie Torkelson, Linda Kesler; uncles, Orrin Torkelson, Marvin Hanna; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margie Helen; brothers, Clarence Jr. and Carroll; nephew, Hollis; and nieces, Debra, LaRae and Lisa. Wayne was a true hero as he bravely faced his diagnose of Stage 3 cancer and he will be missed by his family and friends. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Elizabeth “Betty” Bair Falls
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Cedar Rapids. The Rev. Bob David will officiate. Child care will be provided. Internment will be in Webster City, Iowa, at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cedar Memorial funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Louise Norman was born on July 19, 1916, in Lenox, Iowa, to Dr. Franklin J. and Delphine Peltier Norman. She grew up in Iowa and graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. She was united in marriage Sept. 7, 1935, to Howard I. “Cub” Bair. After his death in 1973, she wintered in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she met and married William K. Falls in 1981. They were married for 28 years until his death in 2009. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Mason City, Iowa, for more than 50 years where she was active in Women’s Fellowship. She was a member of OT Study Club and Chapter GN PEO. She enjoyed bridge, golf, cooking, gardening, needlepoint and travel. She cherished time with her family whenever she could be with them. She is survived by her children, Anne (Gary) Wilcox, Ted Bair and Molly (Mark) Williams and step-sons Bill Falls (Judi Spence) and Ian (Dawn) Falls. She had 11 grandchildren and their spouses and 16 great-grandchildren with a 17th due in August. The family would like to thank Iowa Hospice and the staff at Higley Mansion for the excellent and loving care provided. Memorial gifts may be directed to either First Congregational Churches (Mason City or Cedar Rapids) or to Iowa Hospice. Posted on 26 May 2013 LaVerne E. Christensen Popejoy — LaVerne E. Christensen, 90, of Popejoy died May 16, 2013, at his home in Popejoy. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church, Dows. (First Lutheran Church is located at the southwest corner of North Lee and West Ellsworth Streets.) Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Violet Ruger Mason City — Violet Ruger, 106, of Mason City died Monday, May 27, 2013, at her home in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com Edith M. Knudtson LELAND — Edith M. Knudtson, 85, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Leland, died Saturday, May 26, 2013, at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester. Funeral services are pending at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685; www.petersenlundfh.com. Dale L. Reichardt
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Armstrong United Methodist Church with Pastor Lyn Roesler officiating. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with Pastor Paul Evans officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements. Dale Leroy Reichardt, the son of Edward and Vinice (Ruch) Reichardt, was born June 12, 1935, at Bridgewater, Iowa. He graduated from Fontanelle High School. On June 16, 1956, he married Violet Mae Betts at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake. They lived in Garner for 54 years where they raised their children. Dale was a partner in Nonweiler and Reichardt Construction in Garner for many years. He later worked at McKiness Excavating Inc. in Mason City until his retirement. In October of 2010, Dale and Vi moved to Armstrong to be near their daughter, Renae, and her family. Dale enjoyed his family, golfing, reading and camping. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Armstrong and former member of the United Methodist Church in Garner. Dale served on the Garner City Council. Dale is survived by his wife, Vi, of Armstrong; two daughters, Renae (Dennis) Haaland of Armstrong and Pam (Bob) MacDonald of Apple Valley, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Matthew (Sara), Melanie (Nick), Michele, Brandon (Jen) and Bri; and one great-grandchild, Ava. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Reichardt, on Sept. 1, 1979; and a sister. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Linda M. Gordon Mason City, Iowa — Linda M. Gordon, 65, took the last step of “The Journey” of her life with her family at her side on Saturday, May 25th, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, May 28th, from 4 until 8 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at First Baptist Church, 125 East State St., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ron Stein of First Baptist Church. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Linda Gordon Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Linda Marie was born on September 17, 1947, the daughter of John (Judy) Magner Sr. and Betty (Brunstein) Magner in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Mason City High School and then was in the dietary department at Good Shepherd Care Center. While there, she was introduced to her now husband Larry D. Gordon. They were united in marriage on August 17, 1970 in Albert Lea. Shortly after their marriage, she worked for many years as a cashier and stocker at the Fareway Grocery StOregon She loved to travel with her husband and enjoyed her special trips with her sister Carole. She loved going to the casino and playing bingo. She also loved going to Lakota, Iowa, with her grandchildren! Some of her favorite places traveled were Canada, Texas and Las Vegas. She also enjoyed fishing and she enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. A special interest was tending the wild birds in her yard. She was a former member of the Women of the Moose Lodge and was also in a bowling league. She was a very giving person and she was always there for anyone who needed her. She will be sadly missed and cherished by all who loved her! Survivors include her husband, Larry; three daughters, Shelly and her husband Don Murl, Kim Gordon, and Dawn and her husband Matt Mueller all of Mason City; her birth mother, Betty Magner, and her stepmother, Judy Magner, both of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Amber Gordon, LaShae Eldridge, Zach Murl, Harley Francis, Dallas and Charlee Gordon, and Abby Mueller; two sisters, Carole McLaughlin, Mason City, and Glennda (Greg) Metzen, Iowa Falls; and one brother, John Magner Jr., Mason City. Her father, John Magner Sr., preceded her in death. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com. Posted on 29 May 2013 Heather Lutt Bellevue, Neb. — Heather Lutt, 36, of Bellevue, Neb., died Saturday, May 25, at Bellevue. Memorial services are pending with the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa. Keith Hadley Charles City — Keith Hadley, 87, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at his home. Memorial services for Keith Hadley will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate. Inurnment will follow the service in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Friends may call an hour prior to the service at the church. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Milton C. “Wes” Wessner Lyndonville, New YORK — Milton C. “Wes” Wessner, 61, of Lyndonville, New York, formerly of Forest City, Iowa, went to be the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Erie Co. Medical Center, Buffalo. Born on Christmas Day, 1951, in Forest City, he was the son of the late Edwin “Bud” and Ruth (Schwisow) Wessner. Wes’ passion was his garden, where he felt closest to God. He loved art, architecture, playing cards, telling jokes and watching old movies. He loved sharing stories about all the movie stars he met when he at one time lived in Los Angeles. He is survived by a sister, Joy (Herb) Bohnet of Lyndonville; four nephews, Herbie IV (Carrie) Bohnet of Boston, Massachussetts; Jesse Bohnet of Rochester, New York; Chris Wessner of Quasqueton, Iowa; Jimmy Wessner of Arkansas; a aunt, Adelaide Brager of Ventura, Iowa. Also, five cousins and three dear friends, Dan, Roger and Jan. Besides his parents, a brother, Brian, pre-deceases him. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, June 2, at the Bates & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, N.Y., from 5 until 6 p.m., where a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Alan Bauch officiating. Internment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa, next to his grandfather, Milton Calvin Wessner at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Wes’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign the online register book at www. batestuttle.com. Edith M. Knudtson
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service at the Winnebago Church. Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery. Edith was born November 3, 1927, in Winnebago County to Casper (Andrew) and Annie (Anderson) Larson. She graduated from Lake Mills High School and married Karl H. Knudtson on July 1, 1949, at the Church of Christ in Mason City. She was a long-time member of Salem Lutheran Church of Lake Mills with her husband and family. Edith resided at Madonna Meadows in Rochester the past two years and lived in Mason City for a number of years after moving there from the family farm north of Leland. Edith worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at Leland Manufacturing Company, published the monthly POA magazine at Graphic Publishing Company, worked at the Graphic Newspaper and Deluxe Products, all in Lake Mills. She also worked with her husband Karl in his woodworking business. Edith enjoyed music, square dancing, sewing, cooking, crocheting and shopping. She also enjoyed traveling around the country and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Kirk (Sue) Knudtson of Kasson, Minnesota, and Kody (Stacey) Knudtson of Chandler, Arizona; her daughter, Annette (Rick) Hesse of Mason City; a sister, Alice Searcy of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preced in death by her husband, Karl; great-granddaughter, Stephanie; brothers, Clarence and Orean; sisters, Jessie, Clara, Laura, Eunice, and Mavis. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.
Sanders H.B. Hook “Sandy
Sandy was born on June 5, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa. He, along with his brother Steve, and parents, Henry and Ruth Hook, moved to Davenport, Iowa, in 1953. Sandy graduated from Davenport High School in 1957 and continued his education earning a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Colorado. He was awarded an NROTC College Scholarship and served four years in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of captain. On June 20, 1964, Sandy married Eleanor “Ellie” Lischer in Davenport. Together they had three children, Rusty Hook (Camille) of Boulder, Colorado, Julie Ball (Matt) of Denver, Colorado, and Katie Abbott (Ryan) of Boulder. Sandy is further survived by seven grandchildren, Courtney, Charlie, and Jeremy Hook; Nate and Emmett Ball; and Reid and Audrey Abbott. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Sandy was preceded in death by his brother Steven P. Hook, his mother-in-law Edith Lischer, stepmother-in-law Jeanne Flynn Lischer, father-in-law Henry (Ben) Lischer, and brother-in-law Mike Lischer. Hook’s entire 30-year career as a newspaperman was with Lee Enterprises, starting in 1965 in advertising at the Quad City Times in Davenport, Iowa. He transferred to the La Crosse Tribune a year later where he worked in the circulation, editorial and accounting departments before advancing to systems coordinator in 1970 and general manager in 1973. Throughout the next decade, Hook worked as general manager and publisher at the Bismarck Tribune in North Dakota and as publisher of the Herald & Review in Decatur, Illinois before returning to La Crosse Tribune as publisher in 1987 and as newspaper group manager in 1990. He retired in 1995. Sandy and Ellie enjoyed spending winters with many dear friends in Bonita Springs, Florida, and also regularly visited Colorado where all three of their children and families live. He loved being a husband, father, and grandfather more than anything else. His other passions included playing golf, attending Wisconsin Badger football games, yearly baseball trips with good friends, fishing trips to Canada. and traveling the world with Ellie. A true gentleman, Sandy was a man of honesty, integrity, and honor. He made every day a good day. He taught his family and many friends how to live well and how to die gracefully. We have all been so blessed to have had such a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 4, at the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, in La Crosse. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to: The LaCrosse YMCA, or The Gundersen Cancer Center.
George R. “Dick” Bruns
George Richard Bruns, son of Herman and Mabel (Fister) Bruns was born September 28, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa. Dick graduated from Mason City High School in 1944 and was a member of the ’43 state basketball champions “Dream Team,” also winning championships in tennis. Dick enlisted in the Army Air Force. After basic training, he served in occupied Japan for a year. He continued his education at the Mason City Junior College and became a journeyman bricklayer. On October 5, 1947, he was united in marriage to Melba “Arlene” Zook at the Clear Lake Methodist Church and they were blessed with two daughters, Barbara and Kathi. Dick built houses and the Bruns Par 3 Golf Course, now known as Pine Creek, just north of Mason City. After selling the golf course, he was recruited by Seedorf Masonry Inc. to supervise the building of the Mason City Kmart and future commercial ventures, retiring in 1988 after 23 years. Dick was an avid golfer and fisherman. During his retirement, he and Arlene enjoyed traveling to Texas, where they wintered for 22 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Mason City VFW Post 733, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers, Mason City Elks Club, Mason City Country Club, Highland Park Golf Club, and All Vets Golf Club in Clear Lake. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 65 years, Arlene Bruns; daughters, Barbara (Michael) Wathan of Erie, Pa., and Kathi (Terry) Margo of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; grandchildren, Bradley Wathan of Erie, and Ashley and Alysia Margo both of Eden Prairie; along with two sisters, Arnita (Harlan) Searle of Mason City and Margot Bramhall of Thornton, Colorado, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother in infancy, and brother-in-law, Willis Bramhall. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth Street, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Katherine B. “Katie” Schreckengost Mason City — Katherine B. “Katie” Schreckengost, 98, of Mason City, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Heritage Care and Rehab Center in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Audrey A. Engen Mason City — Audrey A. Engen, 80, of Mason City, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Graveside inurnment services will be held at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion. The Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City will officiate. There will no be any visitation. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Those wanting to make donations in Audrey’s name may direct them to Trinity Lutheran Church or the charity of their choice. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City, www. Fullertonfh.com. Maynard Holmgaard Belmond — Maynard Holmgaard, 90, of Belmond, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Mass of Christinan Burial will be on Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m., at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond. Father Nil Hernandez will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday at Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond at a time yet to be determined. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Harold Edward Marth Rockford — Harold Edward Marth, 84, formerly of Rockford, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W., Rockford. The Rev. Judy Wooton will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. A visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main, Rockford. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to send memorials to Scott Marth, 17062 Yarrow Ave., Nora Springs IA 50458. Suzanne “Sue” Emmons Northwood — Suzanne “Sue” Emmons, 92, of Northwood, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. A celebration of life service for Sue will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth St., Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.
Lucille Williamson A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday where there will be a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass. 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.
Harriet L. Lundt Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. Rockwell. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Brad Thornton of the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Harriet Lundt Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www. Fullertonfh.com. Joan A. Klein
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore-Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. A public gathering will be held one hour prior to the service. Joan was born on July 29, 1947, to the parents of Eugene and Alice Seley. She fell in love and was married to Dennis Harold Klein on October 29, 1966. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Although she will be missed greatly we know that she is not gone from our lives, she just changed her address. She is preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Alice Seley. She is survived by her husband Dennis Klein; children Micheal (Wendy) Klein, Jeff Klein, and Jennifer Klein and Aaron Despenas; grandchildren Kelsey, Emily, Abbie, Brayden, Nicholas, Bri, Katie, Kory, and Kolin; great-grandchildren Jaydon, Arianna, and Adler, as well as many other family members. Should friends and family desire, memorials may be sent to Hospice of North Iowa. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 30 May 2013 Opal Louise (Wood) Bents Dumont — Opal Louise (Wood) Bents, of Dumont, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, 700 Second St. S.E., Hampton. Funeral services will take place on Monday at 1 p.m. at the New Hope United Methodist Church- Dumont Parish in Dumont. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday at the Church in Dumont. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. Pastor Curtis Odell will be officiating. Memorial gifts may be directed to the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church at 706 Locust St., Box 308, Dumont, IA 50625-0308. Even though Opal loved flowers, in her gifting for memorials she chose to give Bibles through the Gideons. Now as she leaves us, she wishes for any monetary gifts to be presented to the Church that provides a guiding light for Christ in the Dumont Community. Harriet L. Lundt
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. 3rd St. Rockwell. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Brad Thornton of the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Harriet Lundt Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Harriet Lucille was born on August 26, 1920, at Galt, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Carrie Smith, who were both from Illinois. She was one of seven children born to Edward and Carrie. She matriculated and graduated from Rockwell High School. Harriet was also a longtime member of the congregation of First Congregational Church in Rockwell. Following high school she remained with her family to assist her parents during the Great Depression. During this time she met Cato Lundt Jr. of neighboring Swaledale, Iowa. Their relationship blossomed and on November 17, 1940, she and Cato were united in marriage. After a short honeymoon, they began a life together working the Lundt family farm in southern Cerro Gordo county. Their family grew rapidly with birth of their first child (Rick) in 1941, eventually followed by five more children. Through their hard work and devoted partnership, the couple and their expanding family later moved to a farm of their own in nearby Floyd County. As farm operations continued expanding along with their family, they moved to larger farms in nearby Dougherty and, eventually, Rockwell. Through all the travails and difficult work of a rural farming operation, Harriet was a lifelong partner to Cato — a committed farm wife and devoted mother to her six children. Outside the home, Harriet remained very involved in her home church, Rockwell’s First Congregational Church, often serving with the ladies of the church and as their secretary. She also became a church deacon as well as serving on the church counsel. As her six children joined the family and grew, she devoted her boundless passion and commitment to their needs. In serving the local farm community’s youth, she also became a 4-H leader. Harriet was notable for her industrious spirit. One seldom saw her without an embroidery project, a sewing pattern or a ball of wool nearby. In particular she was a talented seamstress, and notably made numerous quilts. She was also a voracious reader, keeping favorite books close at hand even at the age of 90. Harriet was also a wonderful cook for her family. As their family matured and eventually left the nest, she and Cato came to spend more and more of their vacations in Hawaii, where they enjoyed time together during the cold winter months back in Iowa. Never one for “idle hands,” even in Hawaii Harriet often kept busy with craftwork, frequently making and selling items in the local markets and donating the proceeds to local charities. Harriet and Cato made sure that each of the children had the opportunity to attend college, something to which she’d aspired but an aspiration she had been unable to fulfill in the depths of the Great Depression. She was proud that, due to her efforts, college has been an option for her children and grandchildren. Harriet believed very much in leaving the world a better place than she’d found it; higher education was one of her passions in this regard. Above all, Harriet leaves of legacy of life well-lived. She overcame tremendous adversity and economic disadvantage to raise a family and grow a business in farming. Her mind was always active, her hands fully-engaged and her devotion ever visible. She will be in the hearts and minds of her family forever. Those left to honor her memory are her children Leanne and her husband, Guy Sommers, Hills, Iowa; Kent and his wife Connie Lundt, Coal Valley, Illinois; Rick and his wife Jean Lundt, Independence, Kansas; Dr. Rita and her husband Michael Boehlje, Austin, Texas; and Holmes and his wife Dr. Leslie Lundt, Wailea, Hawaii; and a daughter-in-law Pam Lundt, Alcester, South Dakota Harriet is also survived by her 18 grandchildren, Eric, Jason, Ryan, Jay Thomas, Jon, Kellie, Matt, Dan, Richard, David, Christina, Jennifer, Pierce, Blaine Lundt, Wendy and Jeff Frevert, and Elizabeth and Ben Sommers, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cato, on February 6, 2008; one son, Leland “Jay”; two great-grandchildren, Grace Lundt and Lila Lundt; as well as her parents, four sisters, Alice Powell, Lola Davis, Wilma Sletton and Virginia Leer; and two brothers, Wallace and Norman Smith. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.
Maynard D. Holmgaard
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 31, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Father Nils Hernandez will be officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Belmond Military Unit will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral at church Friday. Memorial suggestions include the Belmond Fire Department. Maynard Dennis Holmgaard, the son of Walter A. Hansen Holmgaard and Botilda (Christensen) Holmgaard, was born November 28, 1922, at rural Coulter, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Thornton High School in Thornton, Iowa, with the Class of 1941. During his school years he was active in various extracurricular activities including baseball and basketball. After high school Maynard was employed as a farmhand in the Thornton area. In 1942, Maynard enlisted in the United States Navy. He attended boot camp, training as a machinist mate at the Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes, Illinois He then transferred to the Algiers Repair Base at New Orleans in 1943. In 1944, Maynard was transferred to duty on the USS Topeka CL 67 which was a part of Admiral Halsey’s 3rd Fleet and was a part of the landing of the Occupational Forces in Japan. He eventually returned to Portland, Oregon, for Navy Celebration Day. Following his attachment with the USS Topeka, Maynard was then transferred back to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center to teach where his military training commenced. In April of 1946, Maynard was Honorably Discharged as a Machinist. He was united in marriage to Helen Lobdell McGrath in 1946 and the couple’s union was blessed with a daughter, Laural “Laurie” Lee. Helen passed away from cancer in 1969. Maynard later married Shirley Jean Decker Davis, who enjoyed living in Belmond and was active in community affairs. She passed away in 1998 from cancer. After his years working in various jobs Maynard began employment with the United States Postal Service in 1949. His postal career continued until his retirement in 1981 as a letter carrier. Throughout his 32 years with the post office, Maynard made countless friends and looked out for the well- being of the residents along his routes along the way, often times lending a hand along the journeys of his deliveries. While traveling along his route in October of 1966, Maynard was seriously hurt, and suffered lifelong injuries as a result of being caught up in the Belmond tornado of 1966. He was unable to work for 444 days as he recovered from the trauma from the mishap. In addition to his career with postal service, Maynard spent 15 years as assistant greenskeeper at Clarmond Country Club along with doing various other jobs. Besides spending most of his life in Belmond, his life journey had also included periods of time living in rural Ellendale, Minnesota, and rural Hampton, Iowa. Maynard worked hard in his career and carried this characteristic through in his hobbies, pastimes and the volunteer service and tasks he did for his community, friends and neighbors. He took great pride in raising a beautiful weed-free garden and lawn, and diligently went about accomplishing many day-to-day tasks despite some mobility issues he incurred from the tornado’s effects on him. Maynard was more than willing to help his neighbors with various tasks and took great pride in helping to maintain the sidewalks of many storefronts in downtown Belmond, shoveling snow and sweeping the outside entry areas. He also gave countless hours of his time to the Belmond Volunteer Fire Department over a 55-year span as a member of the department. In addition to helping fight fires earlier on, he was the dispatch director, calling the department into action for many decades. Maynard had also been a member of the Clarmond Country Club and truly loved to golf in the past. He had enjoyed time in the outdoors taking his family on fishing outings to area lakes and the occasional “night fishing” outing. In his younger years he looked forward to hunting excursions and the rush of a flushing pheasant, the incoming flight of waterfowl and the exciting pursuit of the whitetail deer. Maynard enjoyed giving of his talents to his family as he handcrafted many pieces of furniture and other keepsakes for his family. He very much appreciated the simple and relaxing times of leisure as well, be it listening to Rush on the radio which was always on at his home, watching basketball on TV, gathering walnuts or baking angel food cakes for his family and friends. In recent times Maynard had looked forward to dining out and the comraderie of his buddies Norbert and Leroy at Cattleman’s in Belmond and, of course, his Sunday dinners at the restaurant after his trek to St. Francis for Mass. He also enjoyed coffee and conversation with friends at True Value and sharing in the “News of the Day!” Maynard was a longtime member of the Belmond VFW and American Legion and had been a member of the Masons for over 50 years. Those who had the privilege of crossing in his life journey will miss Maynard’s friendly and welcoming, “Hello, how are you doing today?!���, concern for the well-being of his fellow man, gentle demeanor, willingness to lend a hand and seeing him about town doing “good turns.” All who knew him will miss seeing that easily recognizable, cherry-red sedan tooling about the town in a “methodical pace” as he went about the duties of the day. His memory will live on in the lives of his daughter, Laural “Laurie” (Gary) Martin, Clarion, Iowa, and her daughter, Danielle (Paul) Hansch and their family, Kelsey, Quinn, and Lauren; and son, Bradd Martin and companion Angel Hirsch and their daughter, Lillian, Boone, Iowa; Maynard’s step-children, sons David (Laurie) Nelson, Belleville, Illinois, and Michael (Micki) Nelson, Parthenon, Ark.; daughter, Kathy (Bob) Wessels, Belmond; son, Bill (Jean) Nelson, Spencer, Iowa; and daughters, Patricia Harm and Pamela Kunko, Puyaliup, Wash.; his two sisters, Doris Holmgaard, Thornton, Iowa, and Myrna (Bob) Tracy, Van Nuys, California; and also numerous step-grandchildren and great- grandchildren and other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives Helen in 1969, and Shirley in 1998, his sister, Virginia in 1992, brother, Dale in 1999, and step-son, Jack McGrath in 1967. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
Harold Edward Marth
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at First United Methodist Church, 21 3rd St. N.W., Rockford. The Reverend Judy Wooton and the Reverend Wendy Johannesen will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 West Main, Rockford. Those planning an expression of sympathy in memory of Harold may wish to send memorials in care of Scott Marth, 17062 Yarrow Ave., Nora Springs, IA 50458. Harold was born on January 13, 1929, on the family farm east of Rockford to Henry and Anna (Adolphs) Marth where he lived his entire life before entering the nursing home in 2011. He graduated from the Rockford High School where he was active in football, basketball and baseball. Harold served in the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. On February 14, 1953, Harold married his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Patty) Hubbard, in Rockwell, Iowa. To this union three children were born. He was a hard worker, raising hogs, cattle and chickens while holding a second job at White Farm (Oliver) in Charles City for over 20 years as a drill operator and bullpen inspector to support his family. Accompanying him with farm chores was his St. Bernard dog. Harold was a patriotic person and loved his country. Harold also loved his family very much. He was a neighborly person, always willing to lend a helping hand. Harold (Dad) was a simple man who told it like it was. You knew the real story when you talked to him. His heart was honest and loving. He loved going to visit people but never overstayed his welcome. He was always there to help anyone in need. There was never a time that you didn’t get the largest bowl of ice cream in the house when you came to visit. If you were called something other than your real name that meant you were real special. He always had a nickname for you, and probably forgot your real one. He was a great father, always wanting the best for his children, always doing special things like shoveling off the snow from the ice on the creek so his daughter could ice skate. His enjoyment was driving his tractor building paths in the beautiful woods. His passion was building the road and the dam by the creek for all to enjoy. Harold will be remembered by his family and friends as an appreciative person with a big heart by extending his gratitude with a “love ya love ya love ya” and a “thank ya thank ya thank ya.” Harold’s family would like to thank the I.O.O.F. Home, Good Shepherd and Hospice of North Iowa for all of their love, care and support given to him. Those left to cherish his memory include children, Scott (Denise) Marth of Nora Springs, Iowa, Pat (Buck) Lambersten of Aredale, Iowa, and Tamara (Gary) Schubert of Windermere, Florida; sister, Janet (Wayne) Rawley of Iowa City; grandchildren, Jamie (Matt) Grieman of Garner, Jeff (Laura) Marth of Petaluma, California, Cory (Melissa) Lambertsen of Hampton, Kelli (John) Gleason of Aurora, Colorado, Ava Schubert of Windermere, Florida, and Erik (Olivia) Schubert of Castle Rock, Colorado; great-grandchildren, Ty, Jaren, Ellyse, Kinsey, Keston, Riley, Scotty and Freya, and many nieces, nephews, special neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Patty; brothers, Melvin, Lloyd, Richard and Lester; and sisters, Dorothy, Ruth, and Luella. Esther R. Blankenship DOWS — Esther R. Blankenship, 92, of Dows, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at her home in Dows. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Graceland Cemetery in Webster City. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows, 515-852-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com. Geraldine “Gerry” Berniece Marlin Fremont — Geraldine “Gerry” Berniece Marlin, 87, of Fremont, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. She was born Monday, October 12, 1925, in Tracey, Iowa, the daughter of William Worth “W.W.” and Emma Irene Dunsmoore McCarty. She graduated from Albia High School and A.I.B. in Des Moines and received an associate’s degree in business. On September 6, 1945, Gerry was united in marriage to Ernest A. Marlin in Indianola and he died July 10, 1996. Gerry worked at various businesses including John Morrell, and retired in the 1970s. Gerry enjoyed crossword puzzles and was a member of the Fremont United Methodist Church, U.M.W., the 60+ Club and numerous other church activities. Gerry cherished her family, and her grandchildren were the center of her life. Her family includes a son, Max (& Pauletta) Marlin of Fremont; two daughters, Connie (& Larry) McCurdy of Fremont and Judy (& Larry) Lee of Mason City; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Chaney of Kirksville, Missouri, and Jo (& Don) Rainer of Oskaloosa; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a daughter in infancy, Jacquelyn Marlin; a great-grandson, Nicholas Lee; a brother, Cloyd Marlin McCarty; and a sister, Imogene Graham-Barnhart. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fremont United Methodist Church in Fremont with Reverend Ronald Bupp officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery South of Fremont. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fremont Funeral Chapel and will begin again after 4 p.m. at the Fremont United Methodist Church with the family present at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Fremont United Methodist Church. Audrey A. Engen Mason City — Audrey A. Engen, 80, of Mason City, died Monday morning, May 27, 2013, at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Graveside inurnment services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion, Iowa. Officiating will be the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. There will not be any visitation. Audrey Anne was born to Harold and Alma (Marcus) Engen on September 12, 1932, in Clarion, Iowa. She graduated with the class of 1950 from Clarion High School. She then graduated from Kahler School of Nursing and later in Tulsa, Okla., she completed her Medical Records degree. She was the assistant administrator for North Iowa Hospital and then the director. She then became the administrator for the Clarion Hospital for 13 years. From 1991 until 1994 she lived in Maine. Audrey traveled extensively around the United States and made nine trips abroad, visiting England, Ireland, Germany, France and other European nations, and with her friend Donna from California and whom she met at medical records school, went to China. Audrey loved to share stories and visit with family and friends. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church while in Mason City and the Presbyterian Church in Clarion. While a member she sang in the choir and enjoyed ushering. She also was a DJ at KCMR radio station. She was a member of the “Sons of Norway“. She was loved by many. One brother Richard Engen, Independence, Iowa and several nieces and nephews survive Audrey. Her parents and two brothers, Duane and Harold Engren Jr., preceded her in death. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Posted on 30 May 2013 Violet H. Ruger
A funeral service for Violet will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation with a public viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to KCMR Radio Station, 600 First St. N.W., Mason City, IA 50401. Violet, the last child of the four-generation family home in Jackson County, was born Oct. 14, 1906. When Violet attended school in Andrew, during Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, all the girls wore white dresses and carried a bouquet of flowers and the boys carried flags. They marched in a procession to the cemetery where they placed their decorations. Violets grandparents, great-grandparents and the first governor of Iowa were all laid to rest at the Andrew Cemetery. When Violet was 10 years old, her family moved to the Hancock County area. She attended high school in Britt, and college in Mankato, Minnesota. In September 1935, Violet married Carl George Ruger and they became parents to their daughter, Virginia. They enjoyed becoming grandparents to Veronica, the daughter of Virginia and Gary Potter. They also had good times with nieces and nephews. Violet and Carl liked to travel and loved spending the winters with Virginia and family in Washington, D.C. Violet’s husband Carl passed away on her birthday, Oct. 14, 1992. Violet was also preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth (Rohlf) and John Meinders; sister, Rosella and brother-in-law, Don Webner. Violet traveled with Virginia back to Washington from Iowa looking forward to celebrating her 96th birthday and the birth of her first great-grandchild. Shortly after arriving in Washington, 9-11 occurred, that was not anticipated. Thanks to her beloved granddaughter Veronica and husband John Kosch, she became a great-grandmother to three wonderful boys, Max, Jack, and Gavin. May Violet now be in Heaven with God and the Angels as well as all those she knew and loved here on earth. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com Evelyn Marie (Wohlers) Smith
She was born on Oct. 22, 1917, in Elkton, Minnesota, to John D. and Emma H. (Kraft) Wohlers. She attended Elementary and Jr. High School in the Dexter — Elkton area and completed Elkton High School on May 31, 1935. After graduation, she worked in Austin for several firms including Hormel Foods Corporation. On Dec. 9, 1945, Evelyn was united in marriage to Floyd C. Smith at her parents’ home in rural Dexter, Minnesota After marriage, they lived and farmed on Floyd’s family farm, located on the Iowa side of State Line Road, east of Lyle, in their home built by Floyd. The couple had two sons, Roger and Dean. Evelyn was devoted to her church activities at the Union Presbyterian Church in rural Union Township, serving as Sunday School Teacher, President of the Ladies Aid and participating in many church activities. After the Union Presbyterian Church closed, her service to the church continued when the couple joined St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Toeterville, Iowa. Evelyn loved the farm life, baking, flowers and the many song birds visiting their farm. The couple enjoyed dancing and traveling, making trips to Chicago, Niagara Falls, Branson, Black Hills, Yellowstone and several winter trips to California to visit their son Roger and their two grand-daughters, both of whom she loved dearly. After retirement, Evelyn and Floyd moved to Austin in 1990 to reside at the Cedars. She continued her church life through her membership at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Austin. Evelyn and Floyd were married over 60 years before Floyd’s death on April 1, 2006. Evelyn continued to call the Cedars her home and in 2013 became their longest permanent resident of 23 years, beloved by both staff and the other residents. Survivors include her son, Roger Smith of Alamo, California; her granddaughters Allison Smith of Simi Valley, California and Amy Smith of Rocklin, California; her sister Donna Keck of Highland, California, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd, her son Dean Robert Smith and a sister and a brother, Albert, both as infants. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be in Osage City Cemetery, Osage. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Mary Green
Memorial services for Mary Green will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at First Congregational Church. The Rev. Rosemary Rocha, of Edina Morningside Community Church UCC, will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service. Mary Scott Green was born May 21, 1913, in Coleraine, Minnesota, the daughter of Archie and Alice (Marsh) Scott. She graduated from Coleraine High School and received a degree in zoology from Carleton College. Mary met Harry Green at Carleton College and they married on Nov. 19, 1938. She worked for a brief time as a medical technician before coming to Charles City in 1943. She opened the Knitting Korner in 1966 where she sold needlework supplies and taught knitting to hundreds. Mary was a member of the First Congregational Church, Soroptimist, AAUW, and for 40 years the American Professional Needlework Retailers Association. Mary collected dolls throughout her life, and especially enjoyed sharing them and her knowledge with others. Family was most important to her followed by knitting and serving others. Living family members include four children, Thomas (Luz) Green of Overland Park, Kansas, Mary Anna (Ed) Miller of Edina, Minnesota, Richard Green of Iowa City, and Charles (Barbara) Green of Edina; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on July 6, 1991; two brothers; and a sister. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Carleton College or the Nature Conservance. 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. Kimberle “Kim” Shimek Charles City — Kimberle “Kim” Shimek, 55, of Charles City, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral Mass for Kim Shimek will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Alma Abbas Hailey, Idaho — Alma Abbas, 95, of Hailey, Idaho, formerly of Whittemore, died Jan. 25, 2013, at the Blaine Manor in Hailey. Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whittemore with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Inurnment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Services, Whittemore, 515-884-2246, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Marcella Blair Manly — Marcella Blair, 96, of Manly, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.
Charles A. Perrin Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.
Randy Raymond Roggeman
He attended school in Mason City before joining the United States Army where he served from Jan. 27, 1976, to Dec. 18, 1978. He worked at Coca Cola Bottlers in Mason City for many years before moving to Des Moines where he was employed by the VA Hospital. He later moved to Knoxville to work at the VA Hospital. Altogether, Randy worked for the VA Hospitals for 19 years. Randy had been working at 3M in Knoxville most recently. Randy passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at his home at the age of 55 years. He was preceded in death by his father, William Roggeman and a brother, Harold, in 2008. Randy is survived by his mother, Lucille Roggeman of Mason City; sister, Karen Roggeman of Sporaa (Don Lange) of Britt; brother, Michael Roggeman (Terry) of Mason City; nieces and nephews; Cassie and Brittnie Roggeman of Mason City, Cory Endriss of Mason City, Jamie Roggeman of Britt; special friends, Doc L. Emery (Shelene) of Knoxville, along with many other friends. Memorial services are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Family. Online condolences may be left at BertrandFuneralHomes. com. Posted on 31 May 2013 by Marie Thompson |
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FOREST
CITY — Wayne “Skunk” Torkelson, 64, of
Forest City died surrounded by his
loving family on Thursday, May 23, 2013,
from cancer, at the Muse-Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
CEDAR
RAPIDS — Elizabeth “Betty” Bair Falls,
96, resident of Higley Mansion, died
peacefully, surrounded by her three
children on Thursday, May 23, 2013, of
complications from a recent fall.
GARNER
— Dale L. Reichardt, 77, of Armstrong,
Iowa, formerly of Garner, died Friday,
May 24, 2013, at his home in Armstrong.
LELAND
— Edith M. Knudtson, 85, of Rochester,
Minnesota, formerly of Leland, Iowa,
died Saturday, May 26, 2013, at
Cottagewood Senior Community in
Rochester. 
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Evelyn
Marie (Wohlers) Smith, age 95, of
Austin, died Wednesday morning, May 29,
2013, at The Cedars in Austin from
complications following a heart attack
in late April. 
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