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Ronald Kieth Sietsema NORTHWOOD — Ronald Kieth Sietsema, 80, of Northwood, died Monday Sept. 9, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. A funeral service for Ron will be held Friday Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., Northwood, with the Rev. Shirley Will officiating. A flag presentation by the members of VFW Memorial Post 6779 of Northwood will follow the service. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Ackley, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites. com. Tanya L. Frenz
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with Pastor Wendy Johannesen officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Tanya’s service on Thursday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Tanya’s name in care of her family. Tanya was born August 11, 1975, in Globe, Ariz., the daughter of Al and Betty (Holding) Frenz. She moved with her family to Mason City, where she graduated from Mason City High School in 1994. She was a loving daughter and enjoyed spending time and taking care of her mother and step father. She enjoyed playing DS; Wii; watching sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings; collecting teddy bears and being with her companion dog, Willie. She is survived by her mother Betty Frenz and step father Jerry Hinkel, Nora Springs; siblings Shari (Greg) Vick, Owatonna, Minnesota, Michele Hinkel, Mason City, and Greg (Dawn) Hinkel, Northwood; several aunts, uncles, and cousins and her companion dog, Willie. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and father Al Frenz. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com. Shirley A. McCurdy Allison — Shirley A. McCurdy, 81, of Allison, Iowa, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. There will be no visitation. Burial will take place at a later date. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Allison is in charge of arrangements; www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Alvin Vance Charles City — Alvin Vance, 92, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services for Alvin Vance will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday 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. Viola P. “Dolly” Lovstad Manly — Viola P. “Dolly” Lovstad, 91, formerly of rural Plymouth, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Forest City. Per Dolly’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, with a brief service at 6 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Burt Cemetery, Burt. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 747 Village Green Drive S.W., Mason City, IA 50401. Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. John E. Beery Mason City — John E. Beery, 79, of Mason City, died on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, in Mason City. A funeral service for John will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St.N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Hospice of North Iowa or a charity of one’s choice. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com. Harriet Ann Bullock Algona — Harriet Ann Bullock, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at the Algona Manor Care Center. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Algona. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Wesley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Betty Lou Kruse Allison — Betty Lou Kruse, 83, of Allison died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at the Allison Bible Church in Allison. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Shirley I. Stadtlander
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Epiphany Parish-St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. A visitation with public viewing will be held this evening, Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where the Rosary will be recited at 3:45 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake service will take place at 6:30 p.m. Shirley Irene Paulus was born on May 13, 1934, the daughter of Philip and Thelma Paulus in a farmhouse near Rockford. She and her older sister, Marlys, attended Country School No. 4 through eighth grade before graduating from Rockford High School. During her early years Shirley enjoyed tap dancing and performing in tap recitals. She was crowned North Iowa Band Queen and Homecoming Queen her senior year. On April 6, 1953, Shirley was united in marriage to Delbert “Digger” Stadtlander at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford; together they would share 56 wonderful years of marriage. Shortly after their nuptials Delbert was called to duty for the United States Army. Shirley was very active throughout her life. In her younger years she enjoyed traveling with her family on various trips and vacations, as well as camping and fishing with her neighbors and friends. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially 500, or working on ceramics, always giving her projects to family and friends. Shopping was also a favorite pastime of Shirley’s, on the weekends she delighted in going for shopping trips with her daughter and grandkids, and was always searching for the best deals! For many years, Shirley worked at Iowa Kemper Insurance Company as well as for Bob Walters. She then began working for Rick Ermer with whom she’d be employed with until her passing. Shirley was a loving and devoted grandmother, always making time to attend the grandchildren’s band and choir concerts as well as sporting events. She will be remembered for her strong faith and sense of perseverance; she never gave up! Those grateful in sharing in her life are her children, Scott Stadtlander, Mason City and Sheri (Mike) Voortmann, Mason City; grandchildren, Ben, Nick, and Katie Voortmann, Mason City; her sister, Marlys Crabtree, Charles City; and many nieces, nephews, extended relative and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Delbert. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 64-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.
Isop Torres
Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City. Father Neil Manternach will be officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. There will be a 7 p.m. Rosary with a Scripture Service to follow. Isop Torres was born on April 6, 1916, in Pozos, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Cleofas and Mary (Rangel) Torres. At the age of 4, he came to the United States with his mother and resided in the Mason City area for most of his life. On December 29, 1942, Isop was drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served during World War II and spent time overseas. He was honorably discharged on January 13, 1946. On October 21, 1950, Isop was united in marriage to Aurora Hernandez in Pozos, Guanajuato, Mexico. To this union four children were born. For 35 years Isop worked at Northwestern Cement as a machinist. Isop was a very hardworking person. He was also a kind and gentle person, always putting others first. His family was most important to him. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Isop’s hobbies included reading books, gardening, and watching westerns. He was a fan of the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes. Isop was a member of the American Legion and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was devoted to his Catholic faith. He was a man of few words but had a big heart. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 63 years, Aurora Torres of Mason City; children, Rachel Torres of Des Moines, Iowa, Henry Torres of Blaine, Minnesota, Patty Torres (John Johnson) of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Olivia (Bob) Stalker of Clear Lake, Iowa; close nephew, Ramon (Nancy) Alvarez of Mason City; grandchildren, Nick Torres, Kyle Torres, Louisa Harris- Torres, Lee Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, Sarah Ostrander, Eric Ostrander, Evan Stalker, Bobbi Stalker, Steven Alvarez, Maggie Smith, and Derek Smith; great-grandchildren, Damon, Parker, Michael, Sydnie, and Alexander; close cousin, Minnie Gonzalez; and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Carmen Garcia, Jessie Torres, Sally Gallo, Isabel Ceron, Joe Torres, Inez Aguilera, Henry Torres, and Anita Mosqueda. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Posted on 12 September 2013 Viola P. “Dolly” Lovstad
Per Dolly’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, with a brief service at 6pm. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Burt Cemetery, Burt, Iowa. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 747 Village Green Drive SW, Mason City, Iowa 50401. Viola P. Lovstad, daughter of Henry and Etta Serdahl, was born April 11, 1922 in rural Leola, South Dakota. She grew up with four older brothers: Floyd, Earl, Russell and Howard. Her nickname “Dolly” was bestowed upon her by her brothers at an early age. Being the youngest and only girl in the family, she seemed like a doll to them. Her father died in 1925, and later on the ensuing Great Depression would force them to leave their farm in South Dakota and move to Burt, Iowa, where Dolly finished high school. She then attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa , acquiring secretarial skills which led her to Washington, D.C., to work for the War Department during WWII. In Burt, she had met her future husband, Leonard Lovstad, and they would marry in 1943. They lived on or near bases where Leonard served in the Army Air Corps. She later moved back to her mother’s home in Burt and Leonard joined her at the end of the war. They bought a small home in Burt and started a family of three boys. In 1954, they bought a farm west of Plymouth where they would live, work and raise their family for the next 45 years. She spent much of her time being a farm wife and mother over those years but worked as a nurses’ aid at Mercy Hospital for many years and worked for several years for the sugar beet plant in Mason City during the winter campaigns, as did Leonard. They spent many winters in the 1980’s as snowbirds in Arizona, particularly loving the Mesa area where Leonard died in 1986. Dolly lived on the farm until 1999 when she moved to an apartment in Mason City and in 2007 moved to an assisted care apartment in Manly. She loved to play cards, particularly cribbage and “500” and over the years made many tied quilts which she gave away to family members. She was active in the Plymouth Senior Citizens’ group until the last years and liked to play cards at the Manly Senior Center. She is survived by her two sons, Jim (Dorothy) Lovstad of Universal City, Texas, and Eric (Mary) Lovstad of Forest City; daughter-in-law, Sandi Lovstad, Council Bluffs, Iowa; 11 grandchildren: Nathan Lovstad, Melanie Clothier, Stephanie Larson, Scott Lovstad, Matthew Lovstad, Warren Lovstad, C.J. Johnson, Shonda Sotelo, Clint Johnson, Nick and Angela Mosiman, along with many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, husband and son, Craig Lovstad. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, IA, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Carol Maschek Charles City — Carol Maschek, 70, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the Muse-Noris Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City. The Rev. Paul Phillips from Gospel Light House Church in Floyd will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City.
John E. Beery
A funeral service for John will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City where full military honors will be provided by the United States Navy and the Mason City Veterans. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Hospice of North Iowa or charity of choice. John Ernest Beery, son of Everett George and Mary Louise (Issacson) Beery was born July 10, 1934 in Rock Falls, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1952. Shortly after his education, he enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1953. He was part of the Formosa Patrol on the USS Luzon in the South China Sea during the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged in September of 1957. In 1958, Johnny began working as a machinist at Thomas Machine Company in Mason City. On November 15, 1958, Johnny married the love of his life, Lois Hohenfield, in Mason City, with whom he shared homes in Mason City, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Renville, Minnesota, due to Johnny working at the Sugar Beet Plant and being transferred all over Minnesota. He was employed at the plant for many years, retiring in 1998. Following his retirement, Johnny and Lois moved back to Mason City to be with their families. Johnny was an amateur pilot and loved to hunt, camp, and attended many, many Mason City football games and wrestling matches, meeting up with his old buddies there, cheering for our home teams. He enjoyed cards and was an avid reader, literally having a list of ALL nearby town libraries that he and Pete (Lois) would visit on road trips. Most importantly, Johnny was a well rounded character who inspired and helped his family, friends and neighbors. He was a member of the Mason City VFW. His memory will be cherished by his sister, Dorothy (Ben Jr.) Ziemann, Belvidere, Illinois. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lois “Pete” Beery, in 2012. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.
Ronald Kieth Sietsema
A funeral service for Ron will be held Friday, September 13, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave N., in Northwood, with The Reverend Shirley Will officiating. A flag presentation afforded by the members of VFW Memorial Post 6779 of Northwood will follow the service. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Ackley, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Ronald Kieth Sietsema was born June 24, 1933, in Eldora, Iowa, to Harvey and Grace Sietsema. He was baptized and later confirmed at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Ackley. He graduated from Ackley High School with the Class of 1951. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Navy on board an aircraft carrier, the USS Boxer, during the Korean War. Honorably discharged in 1954, he returned home and began working as a salesman for the Schoeneman Implement and Car Dealership. On January 31, 1957, he was united in marriage to Sharon Freese of Ackley at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Jeffrey Mark, Chad Reagan and Piper Sheri. After their marriage, Ron and Sharon lived in Ackley until 1961, and then moved to Northwood where they owned and operated Ron’s Drive-In for nine years. Ron worked for Worth Mutual Insurance, and for 35 years he was a Realtor for Van Sabben Realty, and later for Top of Iowa Realty. Ron also worked for Streater’s of Albert Lea as an over-the-road long distance driver for 24 years. He valued spending time with his family and five grandsons, whom he always called his “Dream Team.” A member of the United Methodist Church in Northwood, he served on several committees. He was a volunteer fireman for the Northwood Fire Department for many years, served on the city council, was a lifetime member of VFW Post 6779, and was a member of the Elks’ Lodge. Ron enjoyed snow skiing in Colorado until the age of 73, which he was forced to abandon due to his deteriorating eyesight. He enjoyed golfing, and in 1987 he shot a hole-in-one at the Northwood Golf Course. Ron had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and he travelled extensively in the western United States on his H-D Electra Glide. In 2001 Ron and Sharon toured five European countries on motorcycle. An avid hunter, he hunted pheasants locally, and made many trips to western states to hunt various game. On one such trip he returned home with a black bear which he considered to be his trophy. He also enjoyed horseback riding. All of these activities were treasured all the more when experienced with family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon “Shari” Sietsema of Northwood; a son, Chad (Christine) Sietsema of Rochester, Minnesota; a daughter, Piper (Tony) Manatt of De Witt, Iowa; five grandchildren: Benjamin Sietsema of Minneapolis, Phillip Sietsema of Rochester, Hans (Katy) Sleichter of Boston, Massachussetts, Beau Manatt and Hunter Manatt, both of De Witt. Also surviving are his two brothers, Gordon (Merna) Sietsema of Hampton, Iowa, and Orville (Liz) Sietsema of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; as well as other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Jeffrey Mark Sietsema. Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com. Norman Speich Hampton — Norman Speich, 77, of Hampton died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with Rev. Steve Winsor officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is handling the arrangements; www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232 Donna Jean Hogseth
Donna Jean Hogseth, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 10, at the age of 57. She was at home, under the care of her husband, with the help of St. Joseph’s Hospice. She left this life during a love-filled 24-hour vigil by her children Paul, Scott and Anne, sister, Mary and husband, Bob. Following her sudden ovarian cancer diagnosis in October, 2012, she bravely fought this aggressive disease the same way she lived her entire life, full of determination and optimism. She faced death with grace and dignity, comforted by her strong Christian faith and the love of her family and many friends. Donna (Nelson) was born on April 23, 1956, in Decorah, Iowa. She was the third of four children born to Clarence and Elizabeth (Hillesland) Nelson. She was raised in Mason City, Iowa, where she attended elementary schools and graduated from Mason City High School. After graduation, she ventured to Minneapolis and was an executive secretary at Northwestern National Life Insurance Company. It was there that she met and began dating fellow employee Bob Hogseth. That was the beginning of a wonderful 39-year journey together. They quickly fell in love, and exactly one year from their first date, were married on September 27, 1975, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. They bought a home in Bloomington, Minnesota Donna worked at Northwest Bancorp in Minneapolis, before moving to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 1977. Donna was a legal assistant at a local law firm, and then worked at Sentry Insurance headquarters as assistant to the Executive Vice President. On March 17, 1979, the day her first child was born, she happily began her new career as a full-time mother and homemaker. She thoroughly enjoyed raising Paul, Scott and Anne and was thankful for the opportunity to be a “stay-at-home Mom.” In 1984, Donna and Bob moved to Chippewa Falls and into the new home they built on Lake Wissota, where they have enjoyed living for the past 29 years. Donna was very active as a volunteer at her children’s schools, and chaperoned many student activities. When her children began to leave home for college, she once again began using her many professional skills as the office manager for her husband’s business, a position she held for the past 15 years. Donna had a variety of hobbies and passions. She was a devoted mom and wife, and loved spending time with her family. She was thrilled to be blessed with grandchildren, and relished her recently new role as Grandma. (Natalie was born on Donna’s birthday.) She was an excellent cook, loved to bake, sew, knit, crochet and make quilts. Her home repair and technology skills were impressive. Donna had fun with her 100 percent Norwegian heritage, decorating her home with Scandinavian artwork, and making sure her family always attended the annual July “Nordic Fest” in Decorah. Antique shopping was a joy. She loved to golf (she could hit that driver!), and play cards, especially 500. She enjoyed boating, slowly cruising the shorelines of Lake Wissota with Bob, family and friends. She was a talented dancer. She was an avid movie-goer, and had to include popcorn. Donna and Bob loved to travel. Annual family vacations included exploring 49 states and taking several trips abroad. Among her favorite trips were recent visits to Norway, and the Holy Lands of Israel and Palestine. In the U.S., she was a fan of frequent trips to National Parks and Disney World. She loved the community of Chippewa Falls, and generously supported many local non-profit organizations over the past 29 years. She and Bob are Founder’s Society members of the Community Foundation of Chippewa County. Through the Foundation, they established a permanent endowment in 2008, the Donna & Bob Hogseth Family Falls Youth Fund, to support Chippewa Falls area youth organizations in perpetuity. Donna was a longtime, active member of Central Lutheran Church, the PEO Sisterhood, the Chippewa Falls Elk Ladies golf league and card club, and was past Board Chairwoman of the Cook-Rutledge Mansion. Donna is survived by her best friend and soul-mate husband, Bob; her son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Tara, and grand-daughters Adrienne and Natalie Hogseth, all of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin; her son, Scott Hogseth, of Madison, Wisconsin; her daughter, Anne, and son-in-law, Brian Buell, of Denver, Colorado; her mother, Elizabeth Nelson of Decorah, Iowa; her sister, Nancy and her husband, Dale Johnson of Decorah; her sister Mary and her husband, Michael Wall of Mesa, Arizona; her brother, Jim Nelson and his wife, Mindy of Cottage Grove, Minnesota; her brother-in-law, John Hogseth and his wife, Jane of Centerville, Ohio; her sister-in-law, Mary Aasterud of Richardson, Texas; her brother-in-law, Steve Hogseth and his wife, Jeanne of Kanab, Utah; her brother-in-law, Mark Hogseth and his wife, Marilyn of Monona, Wisconsin; her Uncle Vern and Aunt Jean Hillesland of Decorah, and their daughters Wendy and Betsy; her Uncle Curt and Aunt Carolyn Nelson of Florida; and many cousins. She was Aunt Donna to Keri, Heather, Cory, Greg, Sarah, Mike; Corinne, Suzanne, Jennifer, Erik, Valerie, Bill, Michael and Minda, and their families. She is also survived by many dear friends who were extremely kind and loving before and during her battle with cancer, including Marilyn & Les Harrison, Peggy & George Fleming, Jacque & Dan Daniel and Kelly & Sharon Karrmann. They represent dozens more, too many to mention. The continual outpouring of prayers, cards, flowers, gifts, food and visits from so many people was truly amazing. Her PEO “sisters” and Elk card club/golf league friends were remarkable with their daily display of love and support throughout the past several months. Donna was so appreciative and comforted, and her family will be forever grateful to all of you. The family would also like to thank the Sacred Heart Hospital Oncology staff, Dr. Delmastro and St. Joseph’s Hospice team for their compassionate care. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Nelson; her brother-in-law, Jon Aasterud; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Vera Hogseth; and her grandparents, Mabel and Carl Nelson and Ella and Andrew Hillesland. Donna was taken way too soon, but her soul remains and her spirit will be kept alive through the love, values, traditions and many precious memories she left with us. She will be remembered as a genuinely kind, caring, thoughtful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She was truly a beautiful woman, in every way. Many will dearly miss her smile, giggle, laughter, wit, wisdom, big heart and those sparkling blue eyes (inherited by her grand-daughters). Her immediate family will also miss her cheerful “Hi Honey” greetings, hugs and kisses. Donna was fond of angel pins and angel figurines. What a beautiful angel Heaven has gained! Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 11 a.m., at Central Lutheran Church, 28 E. Columbia Street, in Chippewa Falls. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. Visitation will be held this Friday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, in Chippewa Falls, and from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the memorial service, Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, Donna’s family prefers memorials be given to The Community Foundation of Chippewa County, P.O. Box 153, Chippewa Falls, 54729, Friends of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls, or the Cook-Rutledge Mansion maintenance fund, Chippewa Falls. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls, is serving the family. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences. Donald L. Simpson WESLEY — Donald L. Simpson, a former Wesley resident, died Jan. 16, 2013, in Long Beach California Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Wesley Community Church in Wesley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Community Church. Kevin Lein
Kevin is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Andrea (Danny); son, Jesse (Michelle); parents, Bob and Jan; sister Karin (Tom); and five grandchildren: Otis, Zora, Conner, Alex and Joslyn. Kevin had a remarkable career in radio broadcasting spanning 42 years, his last seven years at Clear Channel in Temecula. Graduating from Austin High School in Austin, Minnesota in 1973, Kevin pursued his dream in broadcasting, receiving his First Class FCC License and earning his degree from Brown College in Minneapolis, MN. During his career, he received an Executive Management Certificate from Notre Dame University. He worked for many different Broadcasting Groups in several states. His first job was in Vicksburg, MS, then on to Gulf Coast outside of New Orleans. Next he moved to Waterloo, IA, for six years, nominated one of the top three radio personalities in a six-state area. He served as program director and morning personality in Kansas before moving to Florida in the same role. In Florida he did TV commercials and was advertising director for Auto Mega Group in Gainsville, Orlando, and Jackson, MS. He was general manager of a country station in Gainsville when the station sold. He then moved to Monroe, LA, working for Bob Ingstad on a project called “Get Wild Midwest Celebration.” Eventually Kevin moved his family to Mason City, Iowa, where he worked as General Manager for Jim Ingstad Broadcasting, helping to kick off The Country Moose. He became group head of stations from Mason City to Fargo to Mankato and Faribault. He also owned a station in Ida Grove, Iowa, and sold it just prior to joining Cumulus Broadcasting. He lived in Minneapolis as one of 5 Corporate Directors of sales in the nation for Cumulus Broadcasting, covering 10 markets. Kevin married Barbara in April of 2000. They traveled to Paris, Venice, Washington D.C., Amsterdam and Norway. During this time he met Randy Merren, owner of Hurley Entertainment and Radio Stations on Grand Cayman Island. Kevin helped Randy kick off the Country Rooster on Grand Cayman. He moved on to become Director of Sales for a 5-station cluster owned by Wilks Broadcasting in Des Moines, Iowa, becoming a finalist in 2004 as one of five for the Radio Wayne Awards Director of Sales for the year with Radio Ink. He then moved to Richmond, Va., and became Market Manager for MainQuad Communications. When the stations there sold, he moved to Bakersfield, California, and was Regional Manager over 12 stations owned by the Cesar Chavez network from Phoenix to the Tri-State area of Washington. Eventually Kevin moved to Temecula, California, to enjoy the sunny California climate working for Clear Channel until his untimely death. Aside from his career in radio broadcasting, Kevin was an avid scuba diver and certified instructor. He was also a magician member of the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and performed magic at the Ronald McDonald House in San Diego. Kevin also served in his church as a Stephen Minister. Kevin was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather. He will be sadly missed and remembered by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Leonard and Thelma Larson and Arthur and Sophie Lein. He is also survived by several Aunts, Uncles, Nephews and Nieces. A celebration of Kevin’s life was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Temecula, CA, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. A second celebration of life will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cresco, Iowa, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. He will be buried at Fremont Cemetery near Cresco. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial donations be made to the Children’s Miracle Network in Kevin’s name. Henry S. Prins
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at First Reformed Church of Sibley. Burial will follow at the Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jurrens Funeral Home of Sibley. Henry Simon Prins was born Feb. 17, 1925, at the family farm between Brewster and Worthington, Minnesota He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine Prins of Sibley, Iowa; four children: Audrey (Larry) Harris of West Des Moines, Iowa, Jean (Bill) Kleve of Worthington, Minnesota, LaVonne Prins of Sibley, and Gordon (Nancy) Prins of Rock Falls, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Hanna Wiersma of Sibley; a brother, John (Judy) Haren of Blaine, Minnesota; three brothers-in-law: Don (Jen) Schram, Ray (Ellen) Schram and Harold (Lynn) Schram , all of Sibley; one sister-in-law, Ann (Albert) Brouwer of Slayton, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anno and Sophia Prins; wife, Mildred Prins; and three sisters: Matilda Loetscher, Marie Kruger and Grace Schutte. Posted on 12 September 2013
Dr. Thomas E. Carson
Born 1934 and raised in Britt, Iowa, where he married his high school sweetheart Shirley Kopacek in 1954. Dr. Carson graduated from the University of Iowa Medical School in 1960 and was captain of the rifle team. He joined the Navy in 1959 serving in Bremerton, WA, San Diego, Philadelphia, Vallejo, Oakland, New Orleans, and Port Hueneme. He served in Vietnam as Chief of Dermatology, Station Hospital, Da Nang from 1966-1967. Upon retirement from the Navy, Dr. Carson entered private practice with Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard and Camarillo in 1980, retiring from practice in April, 2013, after over 50 years of service as a Physician, Researcher, Professor, Author, Fellow, Expert Reviewer, Scientific Advisor, Surveyor, Board Member, Surgeon, and Clinician. “Doc” was an active member at Las Posas Country Club since 1978, enjoying countless rounds with friends and family. A great competitor, he was known to have eagled nearly every hole on the course, including a life-long tally of 14 holes-in-one. He was an avid outdoorsman and naturalist. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was known to care for and nursed back to health countless animals, fish, and birds. He often commented on current events through letters to the editor in the Star. Dr. Carson is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley, brother Jim Carson, son Steve (wife Terry, children Kristen (husband Brian, and Drew), son Jon (wife Jennifer, children Nick, Joe and Kim), daughter Kitty Brunswick (husband Robert, children Ryan, Jill and Stefanie), son Dean, son Rob (wife Kathleen, children Elli, Tommy, Colton and Bo). He cherished being a grandfather and spending time with his grandchildren, family reunions, and family competitions. Services will be held at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo, Monday, September 16th, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, www.nmcrs.org , Livingston Memorial Hospice, www.lmvna.org , or Camarillo Hospice, www.camarillohospice.org Jane Foth ALGONA – Jane Foth, age 81, of Algona, Iowa, died on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with the Rev. Ed Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 4:30 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Sheryl Marie Knudsen-Pringle WATERLOO — Sheryl Marie Knudsen-Pringle, 45, of Waterloo, and formerly of Coulter, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at her home in Waterloo. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church, Coulter. Burial will be at the Coulter Cemetery. Woodley Funeral Service LLC of Iowa Falls is in charge or arrangements, 641-373-0777. Marie Nuehring KLEMME – Marie Nuehring, age 94, formerly of Klemme, most recently of the Hiawatha Health Care Facility, Hiawatha, died, Sept. 12, 2013, at the Hiawatha Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will be Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 East Main St., Klemme, and will continue on Sunday at church from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the services. Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510. Carol J. Maschek CHARLES CITY – Carol J. Maschek, 70, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service will be on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m., at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The Rev. Paul Phillips from the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. also at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home. Those planning on a memorial, please direct them to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Harry L. Barnd
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Harry L. Barnd Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Harry was born Sept. 30, 1919, in Garner, the son of Carl and Muriel (Lowe) Barnd. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1936 and Waldorf College in 1938. For several years, he farmed around the Forest City and Garner area. Harry married Irene Severson on July 20, 1938. She died in 1970. He then married Ruvella B. Hickman on July 28, 1972, at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. Harry worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 37 year, retiring in 1980 as a conductor. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and the U.T.U. Harry is survived by his wife, Ruvella of Northwood; daughter, Frances Gaffney of Corrales, New Mexico; son-in-law, Roger Eagen of Wisconsin; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 4 step sons and spouses: Robert (Becky) Hickman, Russell (Judy) Hickman, Harold (Sally) Hickman, and Marv (Nancy) Hickman; 15 step grandchildren; numerous step great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Orlan Brunsvold. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Irene; daughter, Harriet Eagen; grandson, Kevin Eagen; son-n-law, Robert Gaffney; step-daughter, Carol Ryerson. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Kenneth Joseph Blaser
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Osage. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. Kenneth was born Nov. 24, 1922, on the family farm near Meyer, Iowa, the son of John and Anna (Blake) Blaser. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School in Meyer. On Aug. 30, 1949, Kenneth married Lucille Freund at St. John’s Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minnesota. To this union, seven children were born. He was a hard worker and a dedicated farmer who was always ready to lend a helping hand. Kenneth retired in 1988, and he and Lucille moved from their farm near Meyer to Osage in 1989. After his retirement, Kenneth continued to help on the farm. Kenneth was a former member of the Stacyville Co-op Creamery Board. He enjoyed dancing, spending time with his family, and having coffee with his friends at Hardees. Kenneth will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Lucille Blaser of Osage; his children: Wayne (Mary) Blaser of Boyceville, Wisconsin, Norma (Wayne) Simonson of Grapevine, Texas, Arlene (Dave) Church of Stacyville, Cheryl (Russ) Hemann of Dubuque, Jim (Lana) Blaser of Stacyville, Sheila (Chris) Kolbert of St. Charles, Minnesota, Lisa (Jeff) Duncan of Rochester, Minnesota; 15 grandchildren: Bryan (Christa) Blaser, Rick (Tiffany) Blaser, Jon (Molly) Blaser, Matthew Simonson, Brad (Tracy) Church, Brandi Church, Brittany (Jeff) Myhre, Julie (Brian) Jasken, Crystal (Will) Thomas, Brent Blaser, Katie Blaser, Jayme Blaser, Kayla Kolbert, Jason Kolbert and Gracie Duncan; 17 great-grandchildren with the anticipated arrival of two more; brother, Gervis Blaser of Osage; sister, Kathleen Wiste of Adams, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Michael Blaser; brothers, Roger, Norbert and Richard Blaser; and sisters, Irene Jax, Mildred Blaser, Rita Smith and Armella Kramer. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Donald Hennigar
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Burial will take place at a later date at Paton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson, with the family present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family. Donald was born in 1920 in Rockford, Iowa. He held several jobs in his younger days until joining the Navy in 1942. After his discharge he moved to Riceville and married Delores Buttolph. To this union nine children were born. For most of his life he was a union truck driver, driving for: Stockbergers, Ace Lines, & Crouse. In 1982 he married Karma Temple. He enjoyed golfing, airplanes, & most of all his family. Don is survived by his wife, Karma, of Jefferson, Iowa; his children: Cheryl (Arden) Thompson, Jackie (Denis) Foss, Mary Janice (Don) Nissen, Dale (Carol) Hennigar, Candice (late Robert) DeWitt, Timothy (Brenda) Hennigar, Mike (Denise) Hennigar, Scott (Denise) Hennigar, Donel (David) Feldt; grandchildren: Tami Vogel, Teri Cunningham, Jason Foss, Delora Brattrud, Bobbi Nissen, Alexis Kunz, Dalcy Lorentzen, Brett, Brooke, and Brandon DeWitt, Brittany Bruner, Amanda, Dustin and Cody Hennigar, Jessica Schrage and Jace Beachaine; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers: Loren, Joe, and Stanley Hennigar; Sister Betty Harris; other relatives and many friends. Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home, www.sliningerrossowfuneralhome.com. 515-386-2171. Posted on 13 September 2013 Grace Ellen Hungerford MANLY — Grace Ellen Hungerford, 68, of rural Manly, died at home. Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly, with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Inurnment will be in Manly Cemetery, Manly. Family suggests memorials to Bethel United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, Iowa, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com. Danny L. Mau KLEMME — Danny L. Mau, 67, of Klemme, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at his home in Klemme. A funeral service will be held at the Klemme United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept 16. The Rev. Mike Schafer will be officiating the service. Full military honors will be provided following the service by the Klemme Honor Guard. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Andrews Funeral Homes in Klemme. The visitation will continue the next day one hour prior to service. Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510. Gary G. Longley MASON CITY — Gary G. Longley, 75, of Mason City died Sept. 13, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa surrounded by his loving family. There will be a private funeral service only. Gary was born on Sept. 27, 1938, in Brookings, S.D., the son of Eugene E. Longley and Glenara E. Jackman Longley. He attended Mason City High School and Mason City Junior College. A-jack-of-all-trades, he had a myriad of occupations. His most enjoyable and rewarding job was being a long time cab driver as he truly enjoyed visiting with his clients. In later life he became an avid painter and was quite prolific. He will be remembered by his many friends at Shalom Towers and Good Shepherd and all those whose life he touched. Gary is survived by his daughter, Pamela Longley Kish of Minneapolis, sister, Nance Longley Bockstanz, Crossville, Tenn., Mark Scott Longley, Grand Island, Nebraska, and his ex-wife, Sharon Graham Critelli, Bella Vista, Arkansas. Allan Warner SHEFFIELD — Allan Warner, 80, of Sheffield, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Margaret I. “Imogene” Larson Mason City — Margaret I. “Imogene” Larson, 93, of Mason City, died Thursday (Sept. 12, 2013) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday (Sept. 16, 2013), at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternach as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by the Iowa Funeral Honor Guard and the Mason City Veterans. Visitation will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon (Sept. 15, 2013) at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will recite the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake service will begin at 5 p.m. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com. Marie A. Brcka BRITT — Marie A. Brcka, 92, of Britt, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at her home in Britt. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt with Father Jerry Kopacek and Father Dennis Miller as concelebrants. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with a rosary at 2:45 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Esther Smith ALGONA — Esther Smith, 89, of Algona, died on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, with the Rev. Joseph Seifert officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Norman Speich
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Steve Winsor officiating. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is handling the arrangements. He was born on Nov. 5, 1935, to Antone and Ellen (Johnson) Speich, on the family farm near Renwick, Iowa. At the age of 3, the family moved to a farm near Ottosen, Iowa, where he later graduated from Ottosen High School. Norman served his country in the United States Army at Fort Lee, Va. After his discharge, he came to Hampton to be employed by Murphy Transportation. Here he met Della Rewerts and they were married on Sept. 15, 1962. Norman and Della were proud parents of Michelle and Barry. His love for his children was enormous. Norman was also employed by Shaw Construction and Seabee Corp, constructing many of their buildings. Norman was so proud of his two grandchildren, Megan and Caleb. Special moments were helping them build Lego towers and teaching them to water ski. Norman water skied to the age of 75, one of his many enjoyments, along with camping and boating. He also enjoyed watching sports, playing cards with friends, and helping Barry at the races. Norman was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton for over 50 years. He treasured the warmth and friendship of his church family. Norman is survived by his wife Della, son Barry, daughter Michelle and her husband Greg Hanson and their children Megan and Caleb, brother Bob and wife Karen, sisters-in-law Marva Speich, Connie Rewerts and Sharon Rewerts and all of their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edwin, twin brother Arland, sisters Evelyn (Gene) Walston, Verona (Paul) Berninghaus and Ruth Speich, nephew Charles Walston, parents-in-law Henry (Alice) Rewerts and brothers-in-law Richard and Tom Rewerts. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232. Marie Nuehring
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will be today, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and will continue one hour prior to the services at church Sunday. Memorials are suggested to donor’s choice. Marie Meinders was born Feb. 5, 1919, near Buffalo Center, Iowa, on the Meinders family farm home, the daughter of Henry and Nellie (Reikens) Meinders. She was baptized and confirmed at the Ramsey Reformed Church, near Titonka, Iowa. She attended country school through the eighth grade. She continued to help with various farm and household duties until she met Earl W. Nuehring. The couple was united in marriage on March 6, 1941, at the Ramsey Reformed Church. Following their marriage, the couple farmed near Klemme. Marie became a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ located in Klemme shortly after their marriage. In her pastime, Marie enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, camping, reading novels and writing about her life experiences while raising four children on the Nuehring family Century Farm spanning 25 plus years. In 1968, Earl and Marie built their dream home in Klemme. Marie and Earl also spent their winter months in Weslaco, Texas, at Pine to Palm Trailer Park for over 25 years. In the spring of 1996, Marie moved to the Prairie View Retirement Apartments and continued to reside their until moving to the Concord Care Nursing Home, Garner, Iowa, in August 2006. In order to reside closer to family, Marie moved to Hiawatha Care Center near Cedar Rapids in September, 2011. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. Nuehring; one son, Harley Nuehring; a great-grandson, Christopher Gowan-Nuehring, her parents, Henry and Nellie Meinders; brothers, Dick and Alvin Meinders; sister, Iola Steffensen; sisters-in-law, Catherine Meinders and Maxine Meinders. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Darryl Nuehring and wife Leslie of Oskaloosa, Iowa; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harley (Lynette) Nuehring of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her daughter, Cindy Weil and husband, David of Englewood, Colorado; and daughter, Joyce Kelly-Lapides and husband, Michael of Castle Rock, Colorado. Also, Marie is survived by eight grandchildren, Mark (Margaret) Nuehring of Rochester, Minnesota; Brian Nuehring of St. Peter’s, Missouri; Corey (Michelle) Nuehring of Marion, Iowa; Tarah (Tom) Kuna of Castle Pines, Colorado; Nicole Gugliardo of One Tree, Colorado; Taylor Kelly of Castle Rock, Colorado; and Whitney and Camryn Weil of Englewood, Colorado. Marie is also blessed with 13 great-grandchildren, Alex, Julia, and Ryan Gowan-Nuehring; Jade, Madeleine and Hunter Nuehring, Caitlyn, Cole, and Claire Nuehring, Keller, Avery, and Asher Kuna, and Mia Gugliardo. Additional survivors in the Buffalo Center and Mason City areas include Marie’s brothers, William and wife Gertrude Meinders and Jim Meinders of Buffalo Center; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Alvin (Johanna) Meinders, also of Buffalo Center; a brother-in-law, Harland and wife, Ione Nuehring of Mason City; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Rink, also of Mason City. The family would like to thank the Hiawatha Care Center staff and Dr. Mary Anne Nelson for their loving care and support. God Bless, The Marie Nuehring family. Andrews Funeral home, Klemme, Iowa, 641-587-2510. Posted on 15 September 2013 Marie A. Brcka
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 16th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt with Father Jerry Kopacek and Father Dennis Miller as concelebrants. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Duncan. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today, Sunday, September 15, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, with a rosary at 2:45 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family or Hospice of North Iowa. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements. Marie Ann Brcka, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Kudej) Kopacek, was born December 31, 1920, the 11th of 12 children, on a farm southeast of Britt. She attended the rural school near her home. On January 9, 1940, she married George Brcka at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They made their home on a farm southeast of Britt where they raised their five children. In 1972, they retired from farming and moved to Garner and five years later to Clear Lake. In 1997, they built a new home and moved to Britt. Marie was a devoted wife and mother, a wonderful baker, and always a gracious hostess in her home. She took great pleasure in caring for her flowers and gardens, lovingly made numerous comforters and quilts for all members of her family, and shared hundreds of hand-sewn potholders and embroidered tea towels with family and friends. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt and a former member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake. Marie is survived by her five children: Janice Cink of Wesley, Kenneth (Kathy) Brcka of Golden Valley, Minnesota, Dale Brcka of West Des Moines, Barbara Brcka of Britt and Diane (Leroy) Siebel of Cedar Falls; nineteen grandchildren; forty-four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George, April 21, 2001; a granddaughter, Pamela Brcka; a son-in-law, Dennis Cink; and her siblings, Helen, Francis and Arnold Kopacek, Mildred Wellik, Lillian Chizek, Vincent Kopacek, Agnes Rayhons, Blanche Paca, Raymond Kopacek, Vivian Formanek and Evelyn Kopacek. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Imogene Larson Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2013, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City. Interment will follow in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where full military honors will be provided by the Iowa Funeral Honor Guard and the Mason City Veterans. The CDA Rosary will commence at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 15th, followed by visitation from 3 until 5 p.m., with the wake starting at 5 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, Iowa. Imogene was born on September 3, 1920, on the family farm, the daughter of Fred A. and Leocadia (Coyle) Cahalan. She was the fifth of 11 children. She attended country school in Cartersville and graduated in 1938 from Rockwell High School. She entered the Mercy School of Nursing at Loras College in Dubuque on her 19th birthday and graduated in 1942 as a Registered Nurse. She entered the Army Nurse Corps on February 23, 1943, and served at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Camp Walters and Camp Maxey in Texas; Camp Kilmer in New Jersey; and was stationed at 105th Evacuation Hospital in Bournemouth, England, for two and a half years. She returned to the United States to O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, before being honorably discharged on August 18, 1946. Imogene worked at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, during the polio epidemic of 1946, before becoming a private duty nurse for Park and Mercy Hospitals in Mason City. In 1947, she began her career at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, working mainly in the Nursery and Obstetrics units. She retired after 35 years as Head Nurse from Mercy in September 1982, assisting in over 20,000 births. Imogene took great pride in being a World War II veteran and member of the VFW Honor Guard. She had the privilege of participating in the Honor Flight in 2010, to Washington, D.C., that recognized World War II Veterans. Imogene was a woman of great faith and conviction which sustained her throughout her life. She was a member of the St. Gregory Circle at Holy Family Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a founding member of the RIBB club and a member of the neighborhood 500 card club for over 60 years. She was the recipient of the KIMT Giving Your Best Award, reflecting her volunteer work in helping others. Because of her kind and giving nature she had many lifelong friends. She will be remembered by her family as the “commander” who ruled with the point of a finger and loved with the tenderness of a hand on your back. Her legendary chip dip and RKT’s have been part of every family celebration. Imogene married Vernon A. “Boots” Larson on April 3, 1948, at Holy Family Catholic Church. There were seven children born to this union: Jeanne Marie, Thomas Vernon, Timothy Joseph, Jane Ann, Mary Elizabeth, Sue Ellen and Janice Margaret. Imogene is survived by her children, Jeanne Lessor of Mason City, Tom (Susan) Larson of Monte Vista, Colorado, Mary Beth (Don) Nelson of Mason City, Sue Sumners of Lakewood, Colorado, and Janice (Jeff) Barnes of Littleton, Colorado. She is also survived by her siblings, Mary Hoffman of Mason City, Bernadine (Adrian) Ferreira of Peru, Indiana, and Sally Cover, of Middlebury, Indiana. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend Janet Clemons. Imogene was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her son, Tim and daughter, Jane Ann; her brothers, Patrick, Ambrose “Jiggs,” Daniel, Jerry, and John Cahalan; and sisters, Rose (Campbell) and Bridget LaVonne “Bonnie” (Spahn). The family would like to thank the staff of Good Shepherd Health Center and Hospice of North Iowa for their heartfelt concern for our mother and the dignity and respect they showed our mom and our entire family. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Newman Catholic School, VFW Post No. 733, and Hospice of North Iowa. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. ColonialChapels.com. Gary G. Longley MASON CITY — Gary G. Longley, 74, of Mason City, died Friday, Sept.13, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Private services will be held at a later date. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com. Sheryll Mondahl MASON CITY — Sheryll Mondahl passed away on Sept. 9, 2013, in Byron, Ill., from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Faith Lutheran Church at 10395 University Avenue in Clive, Iowa. Sheryll Jean Johnson was born in Kensett, Iowa, on Feb. 21, 1943. She was the fifth of seven children born to Dwayne and Dorothy Johnson. In 1964, Sheryll married Gerald (Jerry) Mondahl in Mason City, Iowa, and had two daughters: Nanette and Kim. She spent the next two decades doing what she loved most, being a wonderful and loving mother, using her education as a beautician, and developing her talents as an artist. In 1990, she graduated from NIACC with an AA degree, then started her new adventure at the University of Northern Iowa, and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1992. Sheryll’s artistic talents were vast, and her works of art include oil paintings, drawings, carvings, pottery, sculptures, woodworking, bent-willow furniture, basket weaving, rosemaling, calligraphy and book illustration. Her artwork is spread far and wide across the country. In 1993, Sheryll moved to Sioux City, Iowa, to live with her daughter Kim and her husband, Tim O’Neill. Over the next 15 years, she blessed the family with her love and talents, and helped in caring for their children, Aaron and Madison. When the family moved to the Des Moines area in 2003, Sheryll moved with them and began attending Faith Lutheran Church, where she continued building her loving relationship with Christ and made many new friends. In 2011, as her battle with Alzheimer’s progressed, Sheryll moved to Rockford, Ill., so her sister, Karen, a retired nurse, could care for her. Sheryll is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her daughters, Nanette Pellett and Kim (Tim) O’Neill; grandchildren, Lissa (Brendan) McGeever, Beth (Brian) Klimek, Tabatha (fiancé Mike) Pellett, Lee Best, and Aaron and Madison O’Neill; great-grandchildren, Ayla, Esme, Xoey, and Lilly; siblings Larry Johnson, Karen Bruggeman, Gloria DeVlieger, LeAnn (Dick) Renner, Darrell Johnson, and Donna Cornish; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bernice Troge Charles City — Bernice Troge, 89, of Charles City died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home. Bernice requested that there be no funeral or memorial services. Memorials may be sent to the Bernice Troge Memorial Fund in care of the family, Box 219, Greene, IA 50636 Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Allan Keith “Bud” Warner
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield, Iowa, with Pastor Sandi Gobeli officiating. There will be no visitation held. Burial will take place in the Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock, Iowa. Allan was born on June 30, 1933, in Marble Rock, Iowa, to Ceo and Sadie (McMullen) Warner. Allan graduated from Rockford High School. He was united in marriage to Betty Prall on July 31, 1976, in Rockford, Iowa. Allan served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a signal maintainer for the Rock Island and Chicago Northwestern Raidroad for 43 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield and the Sheffield American Legion in Sheffield. Allan is survived by his children, Keith (Michelle) Warner, Kirk (Kristy) Prall, Cindy Rabey, Casey Prall, Carrie Prall, Traci (Jim) Hegarty and Dick (Angella) Prall; grandchildren, Jessica, Andrea, Eric, Brandon, Rob, Lindsay, Nick, Jack, Andy, Ben, Jacob, Alex, Carli, Isabelle and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Clayton, Lucas, Sadie, Caelor, Gage, Lucas, Riley, Jude, Boston and Stella; sister, Bethal (Ronald) Ritter of Charles City, sister Ethal Lane of Fredric, Wisconsin, brother David (Cheryl) Warner of Greene, brother Gary (Virginia) Warner of Denver. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; brothers Max, Gordon, Charles, sisters Sara and one in infancy. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes, Hampton, Iowa 50441,641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com. Posted on 15 September 2013 by Marie Thompson
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CAMARILLO,
NORTHWOOD
– Harry L. Barnd, 93 of Northwood,
formerly of Mason City, died Saturday,
Sept. 7, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center
North Iowa. Memorial services will be
held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, 2013,
at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405
S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev.
Steve Hansen officiating. Inurnment will
take place in Elmwood St. Joseph
Cemetery. 
OSAGE
– Kenneth Joseph Blaser, age 90, of
Osage, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013,
at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester,
Minnesota 
JEFFERSON
– Donald Hennigar, 93, of Jefferson,
died Sept. 10, at Mary Greeley Hospital
in Ames. 
HAMPTON
— Norman Speich, 77, of Hampton, Iowa,
passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City, Iowa, from lung cancer.
KLEMME
— Marie Nuehring, age 94, of Klemme,
Iowa, most recently a resident of the
Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa,
died Sept. 12, 2013. 
BRITT
— Marie A. Brcka, 92, of Britt, died
Thursday, September 12, 2013, at her
home in Britt, surrounded by her family.
SHEFFIELD
— Allan Keith “Bud” Warner, 80, of
Sheffield, Iowa, passed away Thursday,
September 12, 2013, at Muse Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City,
Iowa.
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Manly — Viola P. “Dolly” Lovstad, 91, formerly of rural Plymouth, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Forest City.
Per Dolly’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, with a brief service at 6 p.m.
Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Burt Cemetery, Burt.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 747 Village Green Drive S.W., Mason City, IA 50401.
Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.