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Harriet J. Whitt MASON CITY — Harriet J. Whitt, 93, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Heritage Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Harriet Whitt Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401; 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Robert John (Bob) Lindsay Nora Springs -
It was sports that many believe Bob lived for. He was the consummate sports fan. Whether it was professional, collegiate, high school or junior high, Bob was a fan. But it had to be an Iowa team (and in a very limited circumstance, Minnesota, as in the Vikings and Twins) or specifically North Iowa and especially Nora Springs games, and Bob knew who won or lost. But if you thought sports were what Bob was about, you’d be wrong. As much as Bob loved sports, he loved his family even more. That was what defined who he was. And you can speak to any of his children, grandchildren or even great-grandchildren, and they’ll tell you about how close and supportive he was to each and every one of them. Bob never said no to his family. Robert Lindsay “Bob” died on August 30, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester of complications from surgery. He was 83 years old. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Nora Springs with Pastor Wendy Johanasen and Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday with a Masonic Service at 6 p.m. at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church. The family of Bob’s would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to the Robert J. Lindsay Memorial Fund. Bob Lindsay was born in Mason City, Iowa, on March 16, 1930. He was the only child of Prescott and Dorothy Barbour Lindsay. Bob attended Portland No. 4 Country School through seventh grade and then graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1947. He married Wilma Pirie in Mason City on July 8, 1951. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary this year. Although Bob was a dairy and grain farmer in the prime of his career, he also served on the Portland Elevator Board, the Nora Springs School Board, the North Iowa Fair Board and was a 4-H leader for the Portland Blue Ribbon Feeders. He also was a member of Kiwanis Club, the Masonic Lodge, served on numerous committees for Nora Springs Methodist Church, and spent his last years as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Omnitel Communications. He was employed by NAU Country Insurance as a Claims Manager, a job he truly loved, working with people he felt were extended family. He is survived by his wife, Wilma, son Brian (Deb) Lindsay, daughter Brenda (William Nelson) Lindsay, daughter-in-law Cindy Lindsay, grandchildren Eric Lindsay, Erin (Jason) Crum, Sunni (Jim) Lensing, Nathan (Katie) Lindsay, Jill (Jess) Berman, Emily Garner and Erin Garner, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his youngest child, Phil, and daughter-in-law Carly Lindsay. To those who have lost a son or daughter, the loss is devastating. When the loss is your youngest and he shares all your interests and thoughts, the loss is doubly difficult. Bob persevered and channeled the grief into love for the rest of his family. Bob will be missed by not only his family, but also by all of the many friends he accumulated through the years. It was said that there were few places in North America where Bob couldn’t find someone he could call a friend, and a true friend at that. Game over and the winner is Bob Lindsay. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels. com. Frances Black ALGONA — Frances Black, 85, of Algona, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Algona with Shari Connelly officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Billy Myhre ALGONA — Billy Myhre 63, of Algona, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City. Graveside services will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel. Visitation will be 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Mary C. Barragy Mason City — Mary C. Barragy, 69, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at her home 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. Darrel Stark ALGONA — Darrel Stark, 63, of Algona died Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at his home. Services will be at a later date. The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Jane A. Alvarez
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., with an Eastern Star Service at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Jane Alvarez Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Jane was born November 30, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Ted and Helen (Eveland) Thornblade. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1962 and continued her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Over the years, she worked as a secretary/receptionist for the Mason City dental office located in the Brick and Tile Building (12 years) and as a cashier at Hy-Vee West (17 years) before her retirement in 2004. In 2006, Jane moved to Davenport, Iowa, where she attended Asbury Methodist Church. In June of 2013, Jane moved to Iowa City. Jane was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church — where she belonged to Church Circle. She was also a member of the Eastern Star — White Shrine. Jane enjoyed playing cards — especially Cribbage and Rummy, playing Bingo, taking car rides, and in her younger years — fishing. She loved social gathering and entertaining her family and friends. She was very proud of her teddy bear and salt and pepper collection. Jane is survived by her three children: Jon Paul Alvarez and wife Donna of Wilton, Iowa, Jim Alvarez of Davenport, Iowa, Joanne Tilley and husband Mark of Dayton, Tennessee; nine grandchildren: Mark Jr., Brandon, Dustin, Brittney, Jeremy, Cody, Katlyn, Lance and Myranda; 11 great-grandchildren; her siblings: Suzanne Hegemier of Texas, Mary Jo Nelson and husband Jerald of Vacaville, Califoornia, Nancy Johnson and husband, Curt, of Edmond, Wash., Sally Lau and husband, Grayden, of Garner, Ron Thornblade and wife, Betty, of Arizona, Barbara Rassmussen of the Hawaiian Islands and Tim Thornblade of Texas; sister-in-law, Arlene Thorndale of Mason City; very special friend, Kenny Biggerstaff of Davenport; and special cousin and friend, Carolyn Keeney and husband, Don, of Bettendorf, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Tom Thorndale, and a brother in infancy. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Marvin Simonsen Larsen ELEVETH, MINNESOTA — Marvin Simonsen Larsen, 75, of Eveleth, Minnesota, died Aug. 29, 2013, at his home in Eveleth. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, Iowa, with Pastor David Bernhardt officiating. Burial will take place in St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes Inc., 641-456- 3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com. Dean Russell Kindschuh
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Dean was born May 11, 1925, in rural Burr Oak Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the son of Charles and Helen (Duckwitz) Kindschuh. He received his education in the Burr Oak No. 6 Country School and graduated from Little Cedar High School in 1943. Dean moved to a farm south of Osage in 1944. On November 19, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Doudna at the First United Methodist Church in Osage. They farmed and milked cows on the farm south of Osage. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Dean enjoyed spending time with family, card club, activities with friends, attending ballgames, and going to the casino. Dean is survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann and Bob Lewis of Osage; nieces and nephews, Dennis (Rebecca) Kindschuh, Allen Kindschuh, James (Kathy) Doudna, Donald (Barbara) Doudna, Michael (Kim) Lewis, Karen (Rich) Brumm, Kathy Lessard, David Lewis, Dawn (Josh) Kling, Daniel (Kelly) Lewis; and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy in 2002; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Verla Kindschuh; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and LaVonne Doudna. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706. Posted on 2 September 2013 Mary C. Barragy
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday (September 4, 2013) at Epiphany Parish-St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City. Following the Mass, cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will be held at a future date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held tonight, Tuesday evening (September 3, 2013), from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mary was born in Mason City, Iowa, on April 16, 1944, the daughter of James and Sara O’Brien. She attended school in Mason City and was very proud to be a member of the first class to graduate from Newman Catholic High School in 1962. Mary met the love of her life, Joe Barragy, when she was a freshman. They quickly became high school sweethearts. They were united in marriage on January 25, 1964, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Joe and Mary never left each other’s side for more than 50 years. They were blessed with five boys: Michael, Thomas, Daniel, Scott and Jason. Mary and Joe moved to a farm south of Clear Lake in 1967. Together they farmed until the early 1980s. Mary worked for the family business, O’Brien Moving & Storage, as the secretary until the business was sold in 2006. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the long-standing family tradition of Sunday spaghetti dinners at her mother’s house. Mary loved to talk about her boys and grandchildren who meant the world to her. She and Joe looked forward to going out to dinner with friends on the weekends. Mary enjoyed Christmas and made a special hobby of collecting Santa Clauses, and in her early years she loved to paint. Mary was always one to give of herself to the community. She volunteered at the church as a CCD teacher and a lector, parent rep for any of the boys’ sports programs, especially the wrestling program, and was instrumental in starting the CARES post- prom party at Clear Lake. In February of 1991, Mary’s life changed when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She took it head-on for the next 22 years, as she made it her mission to beat it. Although her illness could be debilitating, she didn’t let it slow her down. She stayed very active in the lives and activities of her children and grandchildren. Mary and Joe organized the MS Walk for over 20 years in Mason City. In 2000, she was awarded Speaker of the Year from the National MS Society. Mary was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason City, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, and the National MS Society. Mary is survived by her husband, Joe; sons, Michael (Leeann), Thomas (Carole), Daniel (Dawn), Scott and Jason (Nichole); nine grandchildren, Christopher, Taylor, Nikolo, Jordyn, Larissa, Matthew, Jackson, Ella and Grace; brother, Patrick (Barbara) O’Brien, Mason City; sisters-in-law, Margaret (Larry) Olson, Buffalo, Minnesota, and Linda Barragy, San Antonio, Texas; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Jean Marie Less Spencer — Jean Marie Less, 71, of Spencer, died Friday at her home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Cemetery, Algona, with Pastor Andrew DeLong officiating. Her family will greet friends at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona. Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Harriet J. Whitt
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today, Tuesday (September 3, 2013) at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Harriet Whitt Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Harriet was born July 7, 1920, in Baxter, Iowa, the daughter of Claude and Stella (Montz) Abbott. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1938. Harriet was united in marriage to John “Roger” Whitt on February 2, 1939, in Waterloo, Iowa. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking — especially homemade buns and cinnamon rolls. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her chickens. She had true dedication to her family — always putting them first. Harriet was also an excellent seamstress. Harriet is survived by her three children: Sharon Ott and husband Larry of Rockford, Iowa, Charles Whitt and wife Sandra of Mason City, and Jack Whitt and wife Jan of Mishawaka, Indiana; nine grandchildren: Mark Ott, Brenda Ritter, Gwen Girvan, Todd Ott, Jayne Rongistch, Anthony Whitt, Lani Lonning, Ryan Whitt and Andy Whitt; 17 great-grandchildren: Ross Ott, Carl Ott, Anna Ott, Kayla Ritter, Eric Ritter; Becca Girvan, Tim Girvan, Allison Girvan, Emily Ott, Lindsay Ott, Courtney Ott, Nathan Rongistch, Megan Rongistch, Emma Rongistch, Cierra Larson, Bailey Whitt and Taylor Lonning; one great-great-grandchild: Olivia Ott; and one sister: Faye Nygard of Gresham, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2005; two grandchildren: Linden Whitt and Adam Whitt; three siblings: June Luick, Bill Abbott, and a baby sister. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Leonard Arthur Thoresen
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with a flag presentation by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Leonard was born October 23, 1917, in Kenyon, Minnesota, the son of Eli and Anna (Brown) Thoresen. He graduated from Orchard High School. Leonard served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On July 7, 1946, he married Beatrice Cressey at the Methodist Church in Austin. They farmed east of Osage. Leonard was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage V.F.W., and was a member and past president of Farm Bureau and the Mitchell County Fair Board. Leonard is survived by his children, James Thoresen of Charles City, Susan (Michael) Roetman of Rock Rapids and their daughters, Jennifer and Jessica, Brian Thoresen of Osage, and Kenneth (Bethany) Thoresen of Spicewood, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beatrice in 2000; his son, Philip Thoresen in 2011; and brother, Howard Thoresen, in 2004. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, Iowa 50461, 641-732-3706. Joy Carlton Hendrikson Northwood — Joy Carlton Hendrikson, 85, of rural Northwood, died on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at the Stacyville Nursing Home, Stacyville. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Lyle, Minnesota, with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Burial will be in Deer Creek Valley Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, and one hour prior to service at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, North-wood, 641-324-1121; www.schroederandsites. com. Cindy Noble Britt — Cindy Noble, 52, of Britt, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 Third St. S.E. in Britt, with Father Dennis Miller and Father Brad Pelzel concelebrating. Interment will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Britt. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, with a Scriptural Wake service at 8 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Delbert Schealler BURT — Delbert Schealler, 77, of Burt died on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burt with the Rev. Jason Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Carter-Stott VFW Post No. 5236 of Burt. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Eleanor L. Low OSAGE — Eleanor L. Low, age 98, of Osage and formerly of Northwood and Carpenter, died Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 Ninth Street North, Northwood, Iowa, with the Rev. Judy Converse officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Eleanor was born December 3, 1914, at Uynodmere, North Dakota, the daughter of Levi and Emma (Ellingson) Tue. She moved with her family to Iowa. Eleanor graduated from Northwood High School in 1932. On February 23, 1933, she married Harold Low in Northwood. They farmed near Little Cedar and Carpenter, and moved to Northwood after their retirement. Eleanor greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and loved cooking for them. Eleanor is survived by her sons, Charles (June) Low of Phoenix, Arizona, Ronald (Lola) Low of Osage, and Robert (Diane) Low of Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren, Brent (Sarah) Low, Eric Low, Melissa (Jason) Fairchild, Brenda Julius, Mark (Mary) Low, Kenneth (Vicki) Low, Keith (Ellen) Low, Jay (Lisa) Low, Amy Klein, Jan (Mark) Heim; great-grandchildren, Benjamin (Nicole) Low, Jennifer (Mike) Rundall, Jesse Low, Justin Low, Chase Fairchild, Chloe Fairchild, Kayli Fairchild, Tucker Julius, Alyssa Julius, Jessica Julius, Dylan Julius, Matthew Low, Michelle Low, Christopher (Lauren) Low, Cory Low, Stephanie Low, Allison Low, Ryan Low, Tommy Low, Amanda Low, Jack Low, Megan (Brad) Reasoner, Brenden Low, Dawson Low, Kelli (Noah) Hamer, Brett Heim, Cody (Michaela) Klein, Ashley Klein; and great-great-grandchildren, Sophie Rundall, Braxton Julius, Jonah Klein and Bryn Reasoner. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold, in 1995; one granddaughter, Theresa Low; two sisters, Fern and Ione; and three brothers, Leonard, Arnold and Lavon. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, IA 50461, 641-732-3706. Armin DeWaard Britt — Armin DeWaard, 69, of Waterloo and formerly of Woden and Britt, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Friendship Village Health Center in Waterloo. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Britt Christian Reformed Church at The Crossroads Ministries, 569 Main Ave. N. in Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Interment will be at Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Benjamin Myers RICEVILLE — Benjamin Myers, 79, of rural Riceville died at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, from 4 until 7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church. Margaret J. Hansen Clear Lake — Margaret J. Hansen, 91, of Clear Lake, died Monday, (Sept. 2, 2013) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com. Posted on 3 September 2013
Gary E. Henning
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City with the Reverend Robert Snitzer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery in rural Forest City. Gary Ernest Henning was born on July 15, 1942. Gary, the oldest of seven children, was a proud father of three sons. After graduating from school, Gary enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Gary served two tours and received a Purple Heart and other numerous medals during his time there. He was proud of his service and his dedication to keeping his family and friend’s safe at all times. We thank you Gary for your service to our country and for the freedom you so diligently fought for. Gary had a deep love for the open sky and the open range. He made his home in Montana and became a rancher, a handyman, and many things in between. To his friends, Gary was a “wheeler-dealer.” He enjoyed dealing in various items but especially old cars and parts. Gary was a country boy through and through, a cowboy hat, boots and jeans were formal wear for him. Gary unconditionally loved his family and was always there if you needed him. Left to cherish his memories and love are Linda Henning of Stevensville, Montana; sons, Christopher Henning of Stevensville, Mike (Brianne) Henning of Florence, Montana, and Mac Henning of Stevensville; four brothers, Ernest Henning Jr., Robert (Janet) Henning, Herman (Marlene) Henning, and Doug (Ruth) Henning; two sisters, Marion (Gary) Prevot and Sherry (Greg) Flugum; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Shirley Henning and grandparents and many other relatives; and his buddies that he lost in the war. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.
Armin DeWaard
Funeral services for Armin DeWaard will be held today, Wednesday, September 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Britt Christian Reformed Church-At The Crossroads Ministries, 569 Main Avenue North in Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Interment will be at Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden. Visitation for Armin DeWaard was held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church today. Armin Fred DeWaard was born October 4, 1943, to Clarence and Naomi (Zuehl) DeWaard in Corwith. Armin graduated from Britt High School in 1962. Following high school, Armin served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. Armin was united in marriage to Joyce Halverson on June 18, 1966, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Woden. To this union, three children were born. The couple raised their family on a farm east of Woden, where they made their home until moving to Britt in December of 2000. Armin loved being a farmer, and made it his lifelong career. In addition to farming, he also ran a tiling business for 20 years. He retired from farming in 2005. In 2013, Armin was awarded the Hancock County Lifetime Conservation Award. Armin enjoyed woodworking, especially building furniture. He also enjoyed attending farm sales and auctions. Armin loved the Lord and shared his faith openly. In his later years he started writing poetry, which he credited God giving him the words at night. He loved sharing his poems with friends and family. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Armin was a member of At The Crossroads Ministry at the Britt Christian Reformed Church and previously a member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church where he served as treasurer for a time. Armin is survived by his wife Joyce DeWaard of Waterloo; their children Lori (Greg) Krause and their son Grant of Manassas, Virginia, Kristi (Chris) Wendland and their children Abigail and Josiah of Waterloo, and David DeWaard of Woden; siblings Jerry (Pat) DeWaard of Britt, Marv (Cheri) DeWaard of Waterloo, Eileen (Joe) Wilson of Cedar Falls, Donna (Tom) Stroup of Mason City, and Carl (Kathy) DeWaard of Byron, Minnesota; along with numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. Armin was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Ewing Funeral Chapel , Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Jessie Ruth Shupe
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Clarion Church of Christ. The Reverend Warren Curry will be officiating. A graveside service will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion prior to the service at 12:45 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Kim Ahrends PO Box 203, Clarion, Iowa 50525. Gladys Joan Deetz Charles City — Gladys Joan Deetz, 77, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. A graveside service and inurnment will be on Friday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Sister Diana Blong of Immaculate Conception Church will officiate. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to make memorials to the Gladys Deetz Family, First Security Bank, 809 Clark St., Charles City, IA 50616. Margaret Jean Hansen
A visitation will be held Thursday, from 2 until 4 p.m., with a time of sharing memories at 3 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. A private inurnment will be held at the Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family. Margaret Jean Hansen Was born April 12, 1922, to Leonard and Caroline (Monson) Barrett in Estherville, Iowa. She is a graduate of Estherville High School, and attended Hamilton’s Business College. Margaret was united in marriage to Ray Junior Hansen on August 6, 1940, in Titonka, Iowa. Together they raised three wonderful children. Margaret was a stay-at- home mother, and Ray worked at the Mobile Gas Station. They lived in Titonka for several years until moving to Clear Lake in 1954. Margaret was an avid volunteer, devoting much of her time with the Clear Lake Chamber. She also wrote and distributed the newsletters for the Clear Lake High School and the United Methodist Church. Margaret was a sports fanatic. She enjoyed all sports and wasn’t shy about cheering for her teams. Margaret enjoyed traveling, and went on Heritage bus trips making it to all 50 states. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rodney (Dee) Hansen, Pittsburg, Missouri; daughter, Beverly (Gary) Carman, Charles City, Iowa; daughter in-law Mary Hansen, Rockport, Texas; grandchildren, Rodney Jr. (Beki) Hansen, Debbie Bell, Mark (Phyllis) Hansen, Missy Hansen, Eric (Kim) Carman, and Michele (Ryan) Alton; eighteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Thrane, Aurora, Colorado; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Caroline Barrett; husband Ray Junior Hansen; son, Kenneth Hansen; brothers Earl Barrett, and Raymond Barrett; sisters, Mildred Wiseman, Esther Hogan, and Mary Belle Huff. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. Foster Donald Barkema
Foster Donald Barkema, age 94, passed away on August 30, 2013. Foster was born September 18, 1918, in Alexander, Iowa, to Flora Eden Barkema and Hans Barkema. He attended the Alexander Consolidated School, withdrawing part way through the tenth grade when his help was needed on his family’s farm during the economic decline of the 1930s. Foster was disqualified from service in World War II by a previous foot injury, and he spent the war years working in meat packing plants, in construction, as an apprentice machinist, and as a railroad switchman. He also attended classes at the Hamilton Business School in Mason City, Iowa. In the fall of 1944, Foster began his farming career, renting a farm northeast of Alexander and employing a married couple to live with him and help operate the farm. During his early years farming, Foster also began dating Evelyn Jean Schulte, who had grown up in Alexander and was teaching high school in Carroll, Iowa. Foster and Evelyn were married on October 16, 1948, and Evelyn joined Foster on the farm. In March, 1951, they moved to a nearby farm that would be their home for nearly 60 years. Foster and Evelyn were active partners in the growing farming operation. They retired in 1983, sold their livestock, and focused their attention on managing and improving their farmland. Foster was active in the life of his community. He was a lifelong member of the First Reformed Church of Alexander, where he served on the Consistory for a number of years. He served on the board of directors of the Franklin Community School when it merged with the Alexander Community School to form today’s CAL Community School. And Foster served on the Franklin County Fair Board. Foster and Evelyn spent the winter months of their retirement years in Mesa, Arizona, and they always looked forward to the arrival of spring and their return to their Iowa farm home. In November, 2006, he and Evelyn moved to an apartment in the Aberdeen Village retirement community in Olathe, Kansas. Fosterwas preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn, sisters Alice, Florence, and Leona, brothers Carl and George, and daughter Janelle Kay Barkema. Foster is survived by his son Alan, daughter-in-law Judi, and grandchildren Kyle and Karen, all of Lenexa, Kansas. A memorial service is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, at the First Reformed Church, 214 Brown Street, Alexander. The family welcomes cards but requests no other gifts or memorials. Thomas Marihart Algona — Thomas Marihart, 68, of Algona, Iowa, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. The Rev. Robert Wolfert WODEN — The Rev. Robert Wolfert, 68, of Woden, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden; 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Charlotte Lawson ALDEN — Charlotte Lawson, 88, of Alden, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls. Charlotte donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Memorial services for Charlotte Lawson will be held by the family at a later date. The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, assisted the family with the donation. William J. Norland Jr. CORWITH — William J. Norland Jr., died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at the West Bend Care Center at the age of 71. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona with Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona. Oakcrest Funeral Services, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731. Loren “Sonny” Greenfield BELMOND — Loren “Sonny” Greenfield, 82, of Belmond, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held later this week at the Belmond United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond. Full military honors will take place at the Belmond Cemetery after the funeral services. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Robert D. Schroeder Sheffield — Robert D. Schroeder, 80, of Sheffield, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment with veteran’s honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 American Legion will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.com. Carroll R. “Mickey” Low Lake Mills — Carroll R. “Mickey” Low, 93, of Lake Mills, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Wilma Ioerger IOWA FALLS — Wilma Ioerger, 90, of Iowa Falls, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at Edgewood Vista, Belgrade, Montana Funeral services for Wilma Ioerger will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Linn’s Funeral Home 5121 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Buckeye Cemetery, Hardin County. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Posted 0n 4 September 2013 Carroll R. “Mickey” Low
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 6, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Carroll Ross “Mickey” Low was born on March 24, 1920, in Gordonsville, Minnesota, to parents Manley and Blanche (Wells) Low. He grew up in the Northwood area and attended country school. Carroll was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Northwood. On January 15, 1938, he was united in marriage with Frances V. Turvold at the First Lutheran Church parsonage. The couple was blessed with four children, and they lived in rural Northwood, where Carroll farmed. In 1964, the family moved to Lake Mills, and Mickey began working at Deluxe Products. Carroll retired in 1983 from the Lake Mills Police Department where he had been employed for 15 years. He enjoyed going to auctions, camping, playing cards and dining out with family and friends. Carroll and Frances were members of Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. Survivors include his children, Darrell (Sharlene) Low of Yale, Oklahoma, David Sr. “Sonny” (Loraine) Low of Waseca, Minnesota, and Janell “Sis” (Eldren) Holstad of Spencer, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Low of Franklin, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren: Tommy (Cynthia) Low of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Terry (Connie) Low of Yale, Oklahoma, Tracy Geer of Yale, Tammy (Michael) Prince of Yale, Lynne Holstad of Spencer, Deanna Hewitt of St. Peter, Minnesota, David Low Jr. of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Juli (Dean) Redig of Wells, Minnesota, Kimberly (Gary) Sliger of Franklin, Monica Arthur of Franklin, Valerie (Jesse) Curtis of Franklin, and Darrin Low of Franklin; one step-grandchild, Larissa (Kevin) Madewell of Franklin; 37 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Bernice “Sis” Estes of Northwood; a brother Richard (Marge) Low of Northwood; and two sisters-in-law, DeLoris Low and Pat Low, both of Northwood; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances; son, Burnell Low; and siblings and their spouses: sisters, Lucile “Cile” (George) Mathews, Pearl (Leif) Weston, and Arlene “Snookey” (Carl) Grosland, and brothers, Vale (Bernice) Low, Clarence “Babe” (Luella) Low, Harold “Honey” (Eleanor) Low, Russell (Dorothy) Low, Allen “Sonny” Low, and Lyle “Bub” Low. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Marilee K. Strasser
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th Street N.E., with Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment will take place at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be directed to the Marilee Strasser memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Marilee was born August 30, 1926, in Hayfield, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Alta (Slawson) Pigman. In 1944, she graduated from Britt High School in Britt, Iowa. Marilee married Laurence Best, and to this union seven children were born: Larry, Phillip, Marcia, Gerald, Robert, Darlene and Cindy. She was later remarried to Warren Strasser. Marilee enjoyed spending time with family — especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed quilting, embroidery and traveling to Britt for her monthly luncheon with classmates. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Marilee is survived by five children: Larry Best and wife, Dawn, of Waterloo, Iowa, Phillip Best and wife, Kathy, of Mason City, Marcia Best of Mason City, Darlene King and husband, Mitch, of Mason City and Cindy Tremblay and husband, Ryan, of Alaska; 18 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and one sister: Lois Bauer of Garner, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Warren, in 1978; two sons: Gerald and Robert Best; one granddaughter: Rhonda Best; one sister: Doris Montgomery; and one brother: Billie Pigman. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. David L. “Doc” Snyder Clear Lake — David L. “Doc” Snyder, 67, 628 Eighth Ave. N., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at his home. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Brad Thornton officiating. Inurnment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Visitation and viewing will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m at the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake. Following the visitation his body will be cremated, as was his wish. Family suggests memorials to First Congregational Church or Clear Fire Museum. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com. The Rev. Robert Wolfert WODEN — The Rev. Robert Wolfert, 68, of Woden, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Bishop Rodger Prois and the Rev. Lauri Boysen, dean, officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Alabama. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden is in charge of arrangements, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Bess “Bessie” Alvina Schmidt MASON CITY — Bess “Bessie” Alvina Schmidt, 89, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013, after a brief stay at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Good Shepherd Health Center (Chapel), 302 Second Street N.E., with Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Bess Schmidt memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Bess was born August 12, 1924, daughter of Fred and Emma (Jausch) Schmidt in Cumberland, Wisconcin. She was baptized as an infant and the family settled in LuVerne, Iowa, where she attended LuVerne public schools, graduating with the class of 1942. She later moved to St. Paul, Minnesota and worked at various secretarial jobs. In 1947 she wed Roger Bahls and their marriage was blessed with three children: Dennis, Ronald and Nancy. Later in life she moved back to Mason City. Following a hip fracture in 2002, she made her home at Good Shepherd Care Center. Bess enjoyed country music, gardening, playing piano for church, embroidery, crocheting, crossword puzzles and most of all, her family. Bess is survived by her two sons: Dennis Bahls (Linda) of Hayward, Wisconsin, Ronald (Cathy) Norwood Young America, Minnesota; and daughter, Nancy LeBlanc (Mark) of Delray Beach Florida; one brother: John W. Schmidt of Mason City, nieces: Debora Schmidt of Savage, Minnesota, Chris Slattery of Mason City; nephew: Steve Schmidt of Aurora, Colorado; two grandchildren: Meghan Bahls and Evan Bahls; and one great grandson: Dylan Bahls. She was preceded in death by her parents. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Iris E. Hinton Algona — Iris E. Hinton, 85, of Algona died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Society Algona. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be prior to the service on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Township Cemetery, Bancroft. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Loran “Sonny” Greenfield
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 First St. SE, Belmond. The Reverend Cindy Morrison will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Belmond Military Unit. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. SE, Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Friday. Loran Keith Greenfield was born August 19, 1932, in Belmond to Carl and Laura (Tomson) Greenfield. He was a 1950 graduate of Belmond High School and was a talented athlete, lettering in four sports throughout high school. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. His assignments included North Africa and Enid, Oklahoma. While stationed in Enid, he met his future wife, Juanita Reim. They married on September 1, 1956, and had two children, Laurie and Terry. Loran worked for several seed corn companies, the Sheffield Elevator, Decker’s, Central Soya, and Eaton. He served as president of the local grain miller’s union for several years. Loran enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a longtime member of the Cyrene Lodge of the Masons. He and Nita enjoyed their retirement years with family and friends. They made frequent trips to Minneapolis, Las Vegas and Oklahoma. In 2008, they took a special family trip to Alaska. A highlight of their retirement years was spending time with their grandson, Vaughan, and following his school activities and hockey games. Loran was a gifted story teller. He enjoyed visiting with people everywhere he went and always had a good joke to share. Loran is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita “Nita,” Belmond; his son, Terry of Plymouth, Minnesota; his daughter, Laurie (Jens) Ahrens of Maple Grove, Minnesota; and his grandson Vaughan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, June Hawley and Jean Hageman; his nephews, Doug Hawley and Rick Hawley; and numerous family and friends. Loran loved Belmond. Memorials may be directed to the Belmond Historical Museum in his memory. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Elvira “Beeda” Quinones Lidholm
Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, August 24, at the Church of St. Michael W.S.P. On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m., inurnment will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Beeda, the daughter of John Mata Quinones and Victoria (Gutierrez) Quinones, was born April 27, 1925, in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1946. Following graduation she worked at the Cecil Theater and Thompson O’Neill in Mason City. In her move to St. Paul, Minnesota, she worked at Peters Meat Processing Plant. She met the love of her life and they were united in marriage May 12, 1962. Beeda will be remembered for her faith in our Lord; a true Christian Child of God. She made many caps, mittens and scarves for the less fortunate children and was willing to help anyone in need. Her family was very important to her and she was always there for her sisters and brothers growing up and carried this on to help all the many nieces and nephews. She will be truly missed but we know God’s loving angels were there to meet her. Beeda is survived by her husband, Gene Lidholm, St. Paul, Minnesota; her three sisters: Ameila (Gene) Frenz, Lake Oswego, Oregon, Gloria Baker, Mesa, Arizona, and Mary (Wayne) Schmitt, Mason City; three brothers: Leo Quinones, Hampton, Iowa, Patrick (Mary) Quinones, Soledad, California, and John Quinones, Mason City; and also many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; two brothers: William who perished in World War II and Raymond Quinones; brothers-in-law, Merlin Baker and Loren Steidl; sisters-in-law, Carol and Linda Quinones; and her father and mother-in-law Lenord and Nellie Lidholm. No flowers please. Memorials preferred to St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Humane Society or a memorial of your choice. Posted on 5 September 2013 by Marie Thompson
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“The
bases are loaded and the pressure’s on.
The ball’s on the two-yard line and it’s
the Hawkeyes last chance at a bowl
berth. It’s a six-foot putt and he
really needs to sink it for a place in
history. Only 30 seconds and the Vikings
will be in the playoffs.” 
IOWA
CITY — Jane A. Alvarez, 69, of Iowa
City, Iowa, formerly of Mason City,
Iowa, died Thursday, August 29, 2013, at
the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa
City. 
MASON
CITY — Harriet J. Whitt, 93, of Mason
City, Iowa, died Saturday, August 31,
2013, at Heritage Care Center.
OSAGE
— Leonard Arthur Thoresen, age 95, of
Osage, died Sunday, September 1, 2013,
at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
BURT
— Gary E. Henning, 70 of Burt, Iowa,
formerly of Forest City, died of cancer
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Kossuth
County Hospital in Algona, Iowa.
September
18, 1918-August 30, 2013 
MASON
CITY — Marilee K. Strasser, 86, of Mason
City, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 28,
2013, at the IOOF Home. 
Belmond
Elvira
“Beeda” Quinones Lidholm, age 88, joined
her family in Heaven’s paradise on
Saturday, August 17, 2013.
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