Donald E. Sabbann

MASON CITY -- Donald E. Sabbann, 86, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

Della G. Toftey-Hansen

KANAWHA -- Della G. Toftey-Hansen, age 85, of rural Kanawha, Iowa, died Monday, September 23, 2013, at her home in rural Kanawha.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond, Iowa. The Reverend James Harbaugh will be officiating. Burial will be in the St. Olaf Church Cemetery.

Visitation was Wednesday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the services at church Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, the family or the donor’s choice.

Della Georgienna (Reuben) Toftey, the daughter of William and Jennie (Albers) Reuben, was born on November 12, 1927, near Kanawha. She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme, Iowa. She attended school in Kanawha and graduated from Kanawha High School in 1945.

She married Bernard Toftey in 1948 at the church in Klemme. One son, Rodney, was born to them in 1951. She was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Belmond. In past years she was a member of the Altar Guild, Kennsington Club and Home Study Club.

She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, flower arranging, gardening, decorating and most of all acrylic painting. She enjoyed nature and feeding and watching birds. She took care of multiple kitties and Shasta was special. Dogs were special also.

Della enjoyed shopping and going out with her Kanawha friends to eat for each one’s birthday.

In 1984, she married Laurence Hansen. After a few years she divorced and moved back to the farm where she has since resided.

She is survived by her son, Rodney (wife Susan) Toftey, and one granddaughter, Stefanie Toftey, who also meant so much to her. Also, three step-grandchildren, Derek, Laura and Phil; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Drew. Nephews: Gary (Robin) Mewes, Craig Toftey, Bruce (Michelle) Toftey, Brian (Beth) Toftey, Bob and Jane, Scott and Cindy, Jay Provorse and Bradd Provorse, Jane, Cindy, Michelle, Kasey, and a sister-in-law, Donna Toftey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bernard, in 1979, and a sister, Doris, and sister-in-law, Avis.

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

Vernice Johnson

IOWA FALLS -- Vernice Johnson, 94 of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with burial in the Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour before services on Friday.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

Larry Anderson

LAKOTA -- Larry Anderson, age 77, of Lakota passed away Tuesday Sept. 24, 2013 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday September 27, 2013 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota with Judy Junkermeier, CML officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday also at the church.

Interment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Lakota.

Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Larry DeWayne Anderson was born April 28, 1936, in Elmore, Minnesota, to Clifford and Marie (Dornbush) Anderson. Larry attended school in Elmore and then attended Mankato State for one year before he started farming back in Elmore.

On Nov. 15, 1959, Larry and Charlotte R. Swanson of Swea City, Iowa, were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They farmed until 1984 when he then went to work at Winnebago Industries in Forest City until retiring in 2001.

Larry enjoyed being with family, going to sporting events, golfing, some woodworking and working around the yard. He especially enjoyed going to all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities.

Left to cherish his memory is his son Mark D. Anderson (special friend Sandra Smith) of Lakota; daughter Diane J. Anderson of Titonka. Grandchildren; Mike & Stephanie Cuevas of El Paso, Texas, Ambre Anderson of Buffalo Center, Jessica Anderson and JD Schroeder of Clear Lake, Jeremiah Anderson of Lakota, Allyn and Alyssa Askildson of Buffalo Center, Sarah Anderson of Lakota, Jessica & Ben Maday of Ledyard, Darci & Chad Boyington of Klemme, Hali & Mark Laubenthal of Bancroft and Colby Smith of Lakota. His great grandchildren; Cheyanne and Ayden Schroeder, Autumn and Abbie Askildson, Levi, Wesley, Sawyer Maday, Victoria, Devon, Mason Laubenthal, and Addison, Chantel, Chris Cuevas. Great-great grandchild; Jaxxon. His two brothers; Roger & Eleanor Anderson of Lake Crystal, Minnesota and Robert & Kathy Anderson of Buhl, Minnesota. Brother-in-law; Marshall & Paula Swanson of Mosinee, Wisconsin, sister-in-law; Connie & Harold Wade of Fairmont, Minnesota. As well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte, his son Allen D. Anderson, his parents Clifford and Marie, his father and mother-in-law Leonard and Freda Swanson, brothers-in-law Duane Swanson and Donald Jaqua and sister-in-law Carolyn Jaqua.

George William Medlin

NORA SPRINGS -- George William Medlin, 65, of Nora Springs, died from heart and kidney failure on Monday, September 23, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W., Rockford, IA, (via the Nora Springs exit) with Pastor Judy Wooton officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. The family requests casual attire.

Memorials may be directed to the George Medlin Memorial Fund in care of his family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

George was born August 6, 1948, in Mason City, the son of George Lyle and Della (Nowlan) Medlin. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1968.

George was united in marriage to Ann Kofoot on December 19, 1970, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. In 1969, he became employed with Northwestern States Portland Cement Company/ Holcim Cement Plant, where he worked for 42 years (1969 - 2001 active employment and 2001-2011 non-active/disabled employment).

George enjoyed spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed camping, backyard fires and making people laugh. George always touched somebody's heart wherever he went.

George is survived by his wife of 42 years: Ann Medlin of Nora Springs; son: Brent Medlin and wife Amy of Rockford; daughter: Brenda Weed and husband Mike of Wixom, Michigan; three grandchildren: Wyatt Medlin, Garrett Medlin and Kodi Weed; four brothers: Ed Allen and wife Marciel of Humboldt, Iowa, Jerry Allen and wife Janice of Mason City, Robert Medlin and wife Doris of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Jim Medlin and wife Barb of Mason City; and many special nieces and nephews. He is also survived by extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Donna Wentworth and husband Wayne; special niece: Sherri Ezarski; and his mother and father-in-law: Myrle and Cora Kofoot.

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

Ann M. Anderson

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- Ann M. Anderson, 83, died Sept. 19, 2013, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., after suffering a brief illness.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour preceding the service at the church.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

641-357-2193 ColonialChapels.com.

Paul A. Bartelt

MASON CITY -- Paul A. Bartelt, 50, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Paul Bartelt Memorial Fund in care of his family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Dennis Wayne Hesley
U.S. Marine Corps   Vietnam War

MASON CITY -- Dennis Wayne Hesley, 64, of Mason City died in Clay Center, Kansas on Sept. 5, 2013 of an extended illness. He lived in Clay Center for over 33 years.

He had many good friends, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and living life. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1967. Afterword, Dennis served over three years in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corps, and the US Army. He served his nation gallantly and earned a Bronze Star with a "V" Device for bravery during the siege of the city of Hue, South Vietnam.

He left the US Army in 1980 and moved to Clay Center where he worked until his health began to fail. Dennis was a gentle heart, who did his best with family and friends. He will be missed and always remembered for his zest for life.

Dennis was preceded by his mother, Theo Hesley, his stepmother, Phylis Hesley, and two sisters: Denese Potter, and Marcene Flores. Dennis is survived by his father, Gerald Hesley; his sisters, LaNaya Angell, Michelle Couch, Shirlee McAndrews, Teresa Harms, and Nancy Rodriguez. He is also survived by his brothers, William King, Michael Hesley, Kelley Hesley, Thomas King, and Joseph King, and his two sons, Marc Hesley, and Jan Hesley.

Dennis's service will be held at Memorial Park, west of Mason City on Sept. 28, 2013, at 1 p.m. It is open for friends and family to attend. Following the service, there will be a late luncheon at Gerald's home at 1203 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA at 3 p.m. on the 28th.

Charles J. Lenze

NORWALK -- Charles J. Lenze, 66, passed way at home on September 23, 2013, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cumming, IA.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 2,7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be private in Belle Plaine, Iowa.

Chuck was born on December 18, 1946, in Mason City, IA to Alice (Tallman) and Leonard Lenze. He graduated from Drake University Pharmacy School and worked for Mercy Hospital as a student and for the balance of his career.

Chuck was a great outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, camping, bicycling, snow skiing, and dog training. He was also an avid wine maker. Chuck was a volunteer at Living History Farms, and a member of Ducks Unlimited, an Eagle Scout, and served on the Warren County Conservation Board.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elaine Lenze; sons, Troy (Gregoria Lyssikatos) Lenze, and Eric Lenze; brother, Herm (Kyla) Lenze; nieces, Tracy (George) Ahn, Monica Friesen, and Sara (Caleb) Brown; nephew, Adam Lenze; brother-in-law, Richard Pepoon; and sister-in-law, Cynthia (Don) Adams; 3 great-nephews and a great-niece. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Ducks Unlimited, or to the Friends of Warren County Conservation Board. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Larry Herndon

MASON CITY -- Larry Herndon, 71, of Mason City died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at his home in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Douglas Columb

EAGLE GROVE -- Douglas Columb, 83, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Rotary Ann Senior Living in Eagle Grove.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 205 16th Ave South West in Clarion.

Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion is assisting with arrangements.

Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East, Clarion, Iowa 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Posted on 26 September 2013

Craig Allen Millard

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -- Craig Allen Millard, 58, formerly of Mason City, died suddenly at home Sept. 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday (Sept. 30, 2013) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen, officiating. He will be buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel Monday.

The family requests that memorials be given to the University of Iowa Foundation at Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550 or www.givetoiowa.org.

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

Wilma Faye Seidel

RICEVILLE -- Wilma Faye Seidel, 88, of Riceville, formerly of LeRoy, Minn., and Saratoga, Iowa, died Sept. 26, 2013, at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center.

Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Riceville, Iowa, at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, with Pastor Erich Hoeft officiating.

Friends may call at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services at the church. Burial will be at Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga, Iowa.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville.

Paul A. Bartelt

MASON CITY -- Paul A. Bartelt, 50, of Mason City, IA, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. His body will be cremated following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Paul Bartelt memorial fund in care of his family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Paul was born on April 1, 1963, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Ervin and Aileen (Modderma) Bartelt. In 1981, he graduated from Mason City High School. He played high school football and also won 2 gold medals for Racquetball in the 2005-2006 Iowa Games. Paul worked for Mason City Parks & Recreation and Winnebago Industries before he began his employment with Curries – where he worked from November 10, 1985, to December 4, 2012.

On September 27, 2003, he married Becky Wright in Clear Lake, Iowa. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family – especially his daughter, Olivia. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing softball, horseshoes, riding his bicycle, cheering on the Vikings and Twins, watching racing – Tony Stewart -- and spending time with his friends. He will be deeply missed.

Paul is survived by his wife: Becky Bartelt of Mason City; daughter: Olivia Bartelt of Mason City; mother: Aileen Bartelt of Mason City; mother and father-in-law: James and Alice Wright of Dewar, Iowa; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Randy Wright (Pam) of Dunkerton, Iowa, Rick Wright (Milissa) of Janesville, Iowa, John Wright of Waterloo, Iowa, Cindy Wright of Foley, Alabama, Joe Wright (Michelle) of Raymond, Iowa, Wendy Steffen (Bob) of Dewar, Greg Wright (Kaylene) of La Porte City, Iowa, and Jennifer Wright (Jarrod) of Mason City. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father: Ervin Bartelt; brother: John Bartelt; and brother and sister-in-law: Gary and Cathy Wright.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Michael L. Pehrson

MASON CITY -- Michael L. Pehrson, 57, of Black Canyon City, Ariz., died Tuesday Sept. 24, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. Cremation services will be held in accordance with the family's wishes.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., is handling arrangements.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401 IA (641)423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com

Jeannette A. Baker

FOREST CITY -- Jeannette A. Baker, 87, of Forest City, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Inurnment will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 614-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com

Alice J. Collins

MASON CITY -- Alice J. Collins, 95, of Mason City, died Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Gavin and Bruce Collins officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday (Sept. 30, 2013) and continue one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield, Iowa.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Posted on 27 September 2013

DeDee Anderson

KANAWHA-- DeDee Anderson, 90, longtime resident of Kanawha, passed away September 26, 2013, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Andrée Henriette Georgette Baruzier, the daughter of André Emile Jules Baruzier and Gabrielle Ringuenoir Baruzier, was born on June 17, 1923, in Saint Prest, France.

She was united in marriage with Lester M. Anderson on December 1, 1945, in Paris, France. They moved to Kanawha, Iowa, in 1948. DeDee worked at Carter’s Furniture Store for four years and then she and Lester purchased Anderson Department Store and ran it from 1965 until 1986.

DeDee is survived by one son, Christian Anderson and his wife Sandra of Owatonna, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Michelle Cousins and her husband, Gregory of Waseca, Minnesota, Anthony Anderson of Wallkill, New York, and Angela Brown and her husband, Ryan of Owatonna, Minnesota; and four great-grandchildren, Ethan and Mason Cousins and Dylan and Tyler Brown. She also has many nieces and nephews from France.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one brother and one sister.

A private family burial is planned at a later date.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East 2nd Street, Kanawha, Iowa 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Betty (Lester) McLaughlin

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS --Betty (Lester) McLaughlin, 86, formerly of Mason City, died Sept. 11, 2013, in Kansas City, Kansas. Burial was at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Donald E. “Don” Sabbann

MASON CITY -- Donald E. “Don” Sabbann, 86, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with the Rev. Paul C. Nelson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Norma L. Neymeyer

GREENE --Funeral Services for Norma L. Neymeyer, 83, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church, 12135 110th St., Ackley, with the Rev. Shawn Willis officiating. Burial will be in the West Friesland Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour before services at the church on Monday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Norma Neymeyer Memorial Fund, Box 219 Greene, Iowa 50636

Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, IA 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Larry Herndon

MASON CITY -- Larry Herndon, 71, of Mason City died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at his home in Mason City.

A funeral service for Larry will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at the Church of Christ Church, 710 N. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Alan Sheldon officiating. Burial will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

The family asks those attending the funeral to wear their favorite sports team attire.

A visitation with a public view will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Larry Herndon Memorial Fund in care of his family.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com

Posted on 29 September 2013

Ann M. Anderson

LAS VEGAS, Nevada--Ann M. Anderson, 83, died on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada, after suffering a brief illness.

A funeral mass will be held at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave S., Clear Lake, Iowa, 10 a.m. October 1, 2013, with Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service at the church. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Ann was born June 21, 1930, in New York City, N.Y., to Michael and Maria (Panza) Coscia, immigrants from the Puglia region of Italy. Her father was a longshoreman and her mother was a seamstress and homemaker.

Ann lived in New York until 1979, having graduated from Cathedral High School in Manhattan, N.Y.C., in 1948.

She and her husband, William C. (Bill) Anderson, erstwhile of Clear Lake, Iowa, moved from New York to Arlington, Texas, in 1979 where she continued her responsibilities in the pension department of American Airlines.

Early in 1991, the couple moved to the Sun City Community in the environs of Las Vegas, Nevada, where she resided until her death.

She was an active member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she served as a Eucharistic minister. Her interests included family, dining with friends and traveling. She had visited such far-away places as Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and Russia, as well as many trips to visit family, during her lifetime.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by her sister, Antoinette Coscia; son, Chris Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Anderson; sisters, Jean Cavanagh and Grace Jackson; and a niece, Kathy (Jackson) Bates.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 ColonialChapels.com.

Posted on 29 September 2013

Violet Repp

OSAGE -- Violet Repp, age 92, of Osage, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Bryan Lagerstam officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Denver, Iowa, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Vi was born March 6, 1921, in Denver, Iowa, the daughter of John “Jack” and Elsie (Sass) Biemann. She graduated from Denver High School in 1938, and received her teaching certificate from Iowa Teachers’ College in Cedar Falls. Vi taught in Readlyn and also played organ at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Denver during this time.

On July 10, 1943, she married Dr. John Milton Repp in El Paso, Texas. To this union, three children were born: John Jr., Samuel and Sara. They lived in El Paso and after John’s discharge they moved to Iowa City and then to Osage in 1953.

She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and was an active member of her circle. Vi also was a scout leader. She enjoyed playing piano and organ and in previous years taught piano and organ lessons. Vi also enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, playing bridge, and had a great love of cats.

Vi is survived by her children, John Jr. (Nancy) Repp of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Sara Repp of Orchard; daughter-in-law, Melita Repp of Tucson, Arizona; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. John Repp in 2008; and her son, Sam in 2007.

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

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

June E. McKeehan

MASON CITY -- June E. McKeehan, 86, of Mason City, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Heritage Care Center.

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

John Thomas "Tommy" Koehler

FOREST CITY-- John Thomas "Tommy" Koehler, 69, of Forest City, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

Graveside services will follow visitation at Grant Township Cemetery in rural Woden.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be directed to the Good Samaritan Society.

Willis Murra

BUFFALO CENTER -- Willis Murra, 84, of Buffalo Center died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Inurnment will be at the Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the church.

Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, winterfuneral@wctatel.net.

Douglas Keith Walker

GREENE-- Douglas Keith Walker, 92, of Greene died Saturday, Sept, 28, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Greene.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Jennifer Suyman officiating. Private burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville following a luncheon.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Douglas Walker Memorial Fund, Box 219, Greene, IA 50636

Funeral arrangements are with Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Mary Schermer

HAMPTON -- Mary Schermer, 98, of Hampton died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer with Pastor Lindsey Braun officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will take place in the Marion Center Cemetery in rural Latimer.

The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is handling the arrangements, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Anita Kollasch

ALGONA -- Anita Kollasch, 80, of Algona died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, with a CD of a rosary at 4 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Rev. Merle Kollasch officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

Marguerite L. Haight

MASON CITY -- Marguerite L. Haight, 86, of Mason City died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Beverly G. Larson

GARNER -- Beverly G. Larson, 91, of Garner died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, lay pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

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

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Posted on 30 September 2013 by Marie Thompson