Maurine M. Jackson

July 16, 2003

Maurine M. Jackson, age 90, of Osage, died on Monday, July 7, 2003, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, July 18, at the United Church of Christ in Osage. The Reverend Karen Nichols Dungan will officiate. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 17, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Maurine Jackson was born on July 4, 1913 in Union Township, near Stacyville, the daughter of Edward and Edna (Woolworth) Gerbig. She spent her youth and attended elementary school in the Union Township area and was a graduate of the Osage High School. Maurine attended the Cosmopolitan School of Beauty in Des Moines, where she completed her Beautician's Certificate. Upon returning to Osage, she owned and operated Maurine's Beauty Salon in Osage for over 40 years.

Maurine was a long-time member of the United Church of Christ in Osage. She served as a Sunday School teacher for over 20 years and was an active member of the Mayflower Circle. Maurine was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and held many offices, including Worthy Matron. She and her husband, Clayton enjoyed membership and riding activities with the Cedar Valley Saddle Club in Osage. Maurine became involved with the maintenance and preservation of the Union Presbyterian Church near Stacyville, where she attended in her youth. Through her efforts in research and application procedures, the Union Presbyterian Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1977. For many years, Maurine enjoyed preparing for and opening this historic site to visitors during Memorial Day week.

Preceding Maurine in death were her parents, Edward and Edna Gerbig; her husband, Clayton Jackson; son, Dennis Jackson; a great-grandson, Cole Fox; and a brother-in-law, Verne Schaeffer.

She is survived by her daughter, Maradee Fox and husband, Larry of Osage; one sister, Irene Schaeffer of Eagle Grove; seven grandchildren, Cheryl (Jackson) Brandau of Osage, Ed Jackson of Kihei, Hawaii, Wanda (Jackson) Dahle of Lake Mills, David Jackson of Newport, Minnesota, Mike Fox of Dallas, Texas, Jim Fox of Cincinnati, Ohio and Corey Lynn (Fox) Harper of Aiken, South Carolina; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Lloyd Emil Kogle

July 16, 2003

Lloyd Emil Kogle, died peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2003, after 87 years of smiles and laughs with his family, friends, and faith. He died from pneumonia at the Good Samaritan Hospital, after residing in Puyallup, Washington, for the last 6 years.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Burial of his ashes will be in his hometown Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Memorials can be sent to a Lutheran Church of your choice.

He was born a triplet in Mason City, Iowa, on April 24, 1916. He grew up and graduated from high school in St. Ansgar, Iowa. On June 15, 1941, he married Ruth Hilda Meister who proceeded him in death on March 2, 1998. During World War II, Staff Sergeant Kogle served as a mess sergeant in the Persian Gulf Command and the Rhineland Campaign. Lloyd resided in Gladbrook, Iowa for 48 years where he and his wife were owners and operators of the Uptown Theater through the 1950's. From 1953 to 1976 he was a US Department of Agriculture Meat Inspector with assignments in Sioux City, Waterloo, Marshalltown and Tama, Iowa. In August 1982, he was crowned the Cookout King at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines for his entry of "Grandpa Lloyd's Smoked Country Chicken."

He was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Puyallup, a charter member and founder of Christ Lutheran Church in Gladbrook, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the World War II Persian Gulf Veterans Organization.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Minnie Kogle; half brother, Albert Kogle; brother, John Kogle; sister, Evelyn Moeller; and triplets, Grace Adrian and infant sister.

A son, Mark L Kogle and his wife, Marty of Puyallup and their children, Heather, Amanda and her husband, Sean Cash and Matthew; and a daughter, Marcia Dee Kogle of Denver, Colorado; survive him.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Julia E. Pever

July 16, 2003

Julia Elizabeth Pever, age 82, of Riceville, formerly of Stafford, Missouri, died at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, on Saturday, July 12, 2003, after a short illness.

Funeral services will be held at the Klinger Mortuary in Springfield, on Thursday, at 10:00 a.m., with burial in the Dishman Cemetery in Strafford.

Julia Pever, was born on June 12, 1921 at Strafford, Missouri, to Joseph and Arrena Dishman Potter. She was one of four children. Julia attended local schools and after graduation from the Strafford High School, worked as a secretary and receptionist for various hospitals. She was united in marriage to Meyer Pever.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three brothers, Doug Potter, Jack Potter and Tom Potter.

Julia is survived by four sons, Mark J. Jameson and Sherry Krantz of Riceville, Thomas (Peggy) M. Jones of Mason City, Michael I. Jones of Vineland, New Jersey and R. David (Dale) Jones of Minatoia, New Jersey; and one sister, Betty Hay of Van Nuys, California; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Kathryn Mary Dahlke

July 16, 2003

Kathryn Mary Dahlke, age 48, of Osage, died on Sunday, July 13, 2003, at the Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 15, at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, Iowa. The Reverend Robert Porisch officiated. Burial was in the First Lutheran Church Cemetery in St. Ansgar.

Kathy was born on January 25, 1955 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Floyd and Elinor (Strouf) Dahlke. She was baptized on March 17, 1957 at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church by Reverend Eugene V. Holland. She was confirmed on May 24, 1981 at the First Lutheran Church by Reverend Stephen Engelstad, where she was a life long member. Kathy attended school in Osage and worked at a work shelter in Charles City and Elma.

She loved her family and friends very much and had a sweet smile for everyone, especially babies. She found enjoyment in simple pleasures, making a cup of coffee for company, listening to old time music, watching the Dukes of Hazard, eating ice cream and shopping for others in the J.C. Penney Catalog. She was a special child of God and we will miss her.

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Dahlke.

Her survivors include her mother, Elinor Dahlke of Osage; two sisters, Bertha Moravec and her husband, Alvis J. of Owatonna, Minnesota and Barbara Strain and her husband, Eugene C. of Kasson, Minnesota; one brother, LeRoy Dahlke and his wife, Janet of Riceville; and several nieces and nephews.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Elmer Lundberg

July 23, 2003

Elmer G. Lundberg, of Omaha, Nebraska, died on Sunday, July 13, 2003, at the Silvercrest Assisted Living Care Center in Omaha.

Memorial services were held recently. Private family inurnment will be in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City, Iowa.

Elmer was born on November 17, 1913 in Forest City, Iowa, to Albert and Lillie (Lorentzen) Lundberg. He was a greenhouse owner in Osage for many years.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Frances of Omaha; son, Jim (Cathy) Lundberg of Omaha; daughter, Jeanene (Steve) Reddick of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; grandchildren, Todd and Meggen Lundberg and Michael, Matthew and Jessica Reddick; and sisters, Leora Smith and Myrth Smith.

The Heafey, Heafey, Hoffmann, Dworak, Cutler Mortuaries in Omaha, Nebraska, were in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Gladys Shoger

July 23, 2003

Gladys Shoger, age 94, of Osage, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 19, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. Rev. Christian F. Gugel officiated. Interment was in the Rock Creek Cemetery, rural Osage.

Gladys was born on May 27, 1909 in Cedar Township, Mitchell County, the daughter of Gustav and Bertina (Torblaa) Olson. She was educated in rural schools and graduated in 1927 from the Cedar Valley Seminary in Osage. Gladys was united in marriage to Fred Shoger on January 19, 1929 in Osage. They farmed in Rock Township, retiring and moving to Osage in 1970. Fred died on January 20, 1976.

Gladys was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and was a volunteer at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Fred; two brothers, Olaf Olson and Glenn Olson; a son, Duane Shoger; a grandson, Paul Anderson; and a great-grandson, Daniel Counsell.

Her survivors include one son, Dale (Kathryn) Shoger of Osage; one daughter, Darlene (Arthur) Anderson of Big Lake, Minnesota; four granddaughters, Linda (Kenneth) Brandau of Rudd, Donna (Robert) Counsell of Osage, Judy (Andreas) Schramm of St. Paul, Minnesota and Marcia (James) Rosendahl of Osage; and 12 great-grandchildren.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Dorothy Rapp

July 23, 2003

Dorothy Ann Rapp, age 83, formerly of Lime Springs, Iowa, died on Thursday, July 17, 2003, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 21, at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church in Saratoga, Iowa. The Reverend Tim Sir officiated. Burial was in the Saratoga Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on May 14, 1920 in Waltham, Minnesota, daughter of Norman and Hazel Sigler Robinson. Her youth was spent in Saratoga and on several homesteads in rural Howard County. She spoke with great joy of her childhood and could tell story after story with great detail and recollection. Dorothy graduated from the Lime Springs High School in May of 1937. She worked in several locations during the following years, including Chicago, Illinois and Berkeley, California. Dorothy was united in marriage on March 8, 1949, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Raymond Lewis Rapp. Three children were born to this union.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond on January 3, 2003; and a brother, Ronald.

Her survivors include two sons, Tim and his wife, Lynn Sonneman of Seattle, Washington and Ted and his wife, Sarah of Ankeny; a daughter, Polly Miller and her husband, Frank of Forest City. She was also the proud and loving stepmother of Paul Rapp of Richmond, Missouri and Janine Bedwell and her husband, Cliff. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, John "Jack" Robinson of Lime Springs; and a sister, Betty (Harold) Munkel of Lime Springs.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Betty Onken

July 23, 2003

Betty Jean Kathryn Onken, age 79, of Osage, died on Sunday, July 20, 2003, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Care Center, Hospice Unit in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 22, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage. Pastor Gary Gilbert officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Betty Jean Kathryn Onken, was born on August 4, 1923 in Mason City, the daughter of Dana Moran Lezotte and Hazel Marie (Case) Lezotte. When she was a year old, her parents moved to New Hampton, where her father was depot agent for the Milwaukee Road. He passed away when she was 12. Betty completed 11th grade in New Hampton and graduated from high school in Robinsdale, Minnesota, while living with her Uncle Roy Case and family. Her mother moved to Osage. Betty married Arthur Henry Onken on February 21, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa, in a double wedding with Edward and Evelyn Squier. She worked 10 years for Burnham and Warren Insurance, and 25 years for the Osage Junior High School, retiring at age 62. Her husband retired from the L.R. Falk Construction Company the following year. Betty Jean and Arthur enjoyed camping for many years while their health permitted.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Dana and Hazel Lezotte; an infant brother; an infant sister; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Her survivors include her loving husband, Arthur Onken of Osage; a son, Eugene Onken and his special friend, Susan Bobus of Niles, Michigan; three grandchildren, Dawn Monica, Staci Meggs and her husband, Billy and Matthew Onken, all of Niles, Michigan; six great-grandchildren, Paige, Chloe, Joseph, Jacob, Tyler and Zoey, all of Niles, Michigan; three brothers-in-law, Frank (Ruth) Onken of Rudd, James (Jean) Onken of Osage and Eno Onken of Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Donna Onken of Omaha, Nebraska and Jennie Adams of Osage and their families.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Emil J. Nemeth

July 30, 2003

Emil J. Nemeth, 92, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, July 21, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 24, at the St. Ansgar Catholic Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Burial was in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Emil was born on July 31, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, to Karl and Katherin (Jaun) Nemeth. He resided in Mitchell County his entire life. He married Helga Miller on February 26, 1952 in Mitchell County. Emil worked as a farm hand for many years.

Emil was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Helga of St. Ansgar; two sons, Carl (Jill) of Phoenix, Arizona and John of Clarion, Iowa; one daughter, Cindy (Mike) Plenge of Charfield, Minnesota; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Hazel Benson

July 30, 2003

Hazel Benson, age 76, of Osage, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 25, at the First Baptist Church in Osage. Rev. Roger Davies officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Hazel was born on July 18, 1927 in David, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Belle (McKinney) Fleenor. Hazel attended rural schools and graduated from the Osage High School in 1945. She married Paul Dean Benson on October 7, 1945, at the First Baptist Church in Osage. The couple farmed on the Benson family farm east of Orchard until 1982 when they moved to Osage. Hazel lovingly cared for her family on the farm and in 1977 she began employment at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital in Osage until she retired in 1995.

Hazel was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Osage where she was a lifetime member, devoted volunteer, deaconess and circle member. Hazel displayed her faith in God and love for her grandchildren throughout her home. She enjoyed giving friends and relatives rides to church, appointments and scenic drives. Hazel always had a huge garden on the farm and had canned goods and eggs to share with her family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Paul Dean Benson in 1993; one daughter, Janet Benson in 1961; one great-grandson, Dylan; one sister, Ruby Weber; and one brother, Roy Fleenor.

Those that survive her include two daughters, Patricia (Terry) Christiansen of Nora Springs and Connie Benson of New Bern, North Carolina; three sons, Gary and wife, Marge Benson of New Hampton, Dennis and wife, Joni Benson of Farmington, Iowa and Bruce and wife, Angie Benson of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Candace and Heather Benson, Tara and husband, Shannon Zierke, Travis and wife, Donna and Trent and Renee Christiansen, Brian Benson, MacKenzie and Austin Benson; two step-grandchildren, Tracy and Roy Penning; four great-grandchildren, Tarna, Ally, Jordan and Stefan; and two step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Belle Horgen, Ruth and Joe Schultz and Zola Naig of Osage and Betty and Roger Moore of Elgin, Illinois.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Violette Lester Gast

July 30, 2003

Violette Lester Gast, bid goodbye to this earth while catching the afternoon breezes on Wednesday, July 23, 2003.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 30, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Karen Nichols Dungan officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery.

She was born to Charles E. and Ida Belle (Pat) Lester on the family farm near Hampton, on a crisp, clear November day. She was delivered by Dr. Joseph Sams whose family would play a big part in the lives of Vi and her family all her years in Osage. She attended school in Hansell. Growing up, her father instilled a love of horses in her and she became an amazing horse woman. Riding was her passion. She played basketball in high school and was a starter on the 1940 Hansell High School team that won the Iowa State Girls Basketball Championship that year. She also hit the books, and was valedictorian of her senior class.

She attended Drake University for one year, then transferred to the University of Iowa, from which she graduated. While there, she was an active member of the Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority. By attending summer classes, she was able to graduate in three years with a degree in what was then called commercial education. That involved teaching typing, shorthand and business skills. Fresh out of college at 19, she took a job in Osage. A year later, a young, handsome teacher/coach named George Gast entered her life. He'd had quite an academic and athletic history himself while at Iowa State. They bickered, sparred and dated sporadically. Vi had broken one engagement and was currently engaged to someone else, but there was something about George. She signed a contract to teach in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the fall of 1945, just as World War II was ending. After she got there, she decided she really did love the guy. So, after 50 letters, numerous long-distance calls and quite the adventure in Santa Fe, Vi ended her contract at the semester. She and George married on that most romantic of holidays, February 2, Groundhog Day! As she's been to very few big weddings during the more austere war years, she only had royal weddings from newsreels and magazines to emulate. So, in a white satin gown and with five bridesmaids in assorted pale sherbet colors, the Princess got her Prince. After some great years getting to know each other, Charles Lester Gast was born in 1952 followed by George Gary Gast in 1957 and finally John Clifford Gast in December 1958. Vi retired from teaching but worked in the bank in Osage for a number of years. George quit teaching and coaching and started Osage Feed and Seed. Vi handled the kids, house, gardens and all the bookkeeping for the business.

Vi was a member of PEO and chaired numerous charities and committees for Osage and the United Methodist Church. She even took up golf as she figured with George, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. She eventually got so good at it that she won the Sunny Brae Ladies Club Championship in 1977. George and Vi were quite social and very active in the Sunny Brae Country Club. He loved golf and to dance. She learned to follow his lead (to a point!). She loved to spend time and laugh with her gal pals and her two bridge clubs went on for decades. Vi was renowned for her taste, style and beauty and a natural, approachable elegance that made everyone feel that they each, personally, were the center of her attention.

When George retired, they began a whole new phase, spending winters in St. Petersburg, Florida. But they couldn't stay too long each winter as they would desperately miss their grandchildren, Luke and Amber Gast. Vi took great care of George after he was nearly killed in a car accident in 1956 and spent months and months nurturing him back to health. He in turn was her rock when she developed Alzheimer's disease in her final years. They were two swans mated for life, and now, finally, together again.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Roger Fay Clayton

July 30, 2003

Roger Fay Clayton, age 56, of Earlham, Iowa, died on Thursday, July 24, 2003, from complications of cancer. His suffering was removed as he went home to meet our heavenly Father and be reunited with his mother and father Hedwig "Hattie" and Harold Clayton.

A "Celebration of Life" service was held on Monday, July 28, at the Earlham Presbyterian Church. Burial with military rites, was in the Earlham Cemetery on Tuesday, July 29.

Roger was born in Osage, Iowa and raised in Riceville. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Viet Nam as a sharp shooter. He was a graduate of Utah Technical School with a degree in machining and welding and had the opportunity to live in numerous areas of the United States, including Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Osage and then settling down in Earlham in 1999.

Roger was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the American Legion Post #158 of Earlham and the VFW of Osage, Iowa. He was an avid card player and took great pride in his work as a tanker driver for Sinclair Oil. He thoroughly enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, hunting, playing cards, playing pool, cooking, watching TV, particularly Dr. Phil and Oprah, his cats Molly and Bello and anything that brought laughter to him and others around him.

While in Utah Roger served as an Eagle Scoutmaster, President of the Salt Lake Invitational Pool League and was a U.S. Regional Pool champion for six consecutive years. He will be remembered for the strength and approach to life he demonstrated throughout; for being honest, direct and a compassionate human being; for being willing to silently sit back and allow others to error and quietly teach the lesson, his sense of humor and for having the gift to forgive and forget. Hopefully, this footprint has left a trait for us to follow.

His survivors include his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Denise and her fiancée, Rich; grandchildren, Cacy, Maegan and Alexis; sister, Hazel Hodges; brother, David; and several nieces and nephews as well as numerous friends.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Sam Erickson

August 13, 2003

D. Sam Erickson, age 72, died on Thursday, July 24, 2003, in Brick, New Jersey.

A memorial celebration will be at the First Presbyterian Church, Mankato, Minnesota, at 2:00 p.m., on July 1, 2004.  He gifted his body to the University of New Jersey Medical Center for Alzheimer's research.

Dennis Lee Erickson, was born on January 1, 1931 in Westbrook, Minnesota, son of Edgar and Anna (Roby) Erickson. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1946. Sam held a BA in elementary education and MS in accounting from Arizona State University. November 19, 1950, he married Ann Conklin, formerly of Osage and for 20 years he made monthly two-day trips to Osage to work at Erdmann Motors with Bob and with Marj Pelleymounter. He was a professor of tax, Mankato State University 1967-1992 and a national tax lecturer for the American Institute of CPAs. In 1978, he received from the Minnesota Society of CPAs, the first R. Glen Berryman Award for Outstanding Service. Upon his retirement, the Sam Erickson Endowment Fund to provide accounting scholarships was established at Minnesota State University, Mankato, by his colleagues and students who wrote: "Sam has made a lasting impact on tax education in the state of Minnesota and nationally."

Sam belonged to the Mankato Masonic Lodge, was Potentate of Osman Shrine Temple, St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1981, a member of the Imperial Shrine Finance & Audit Committee for 23 years serving as Chairman 1985-1991 and was Imperial Shrine Auditor 1991-92. He enjoyed traveling, shelling, was fascinated with family history and proud to have searched for, discovered, visited and entertained so many Norwegian relatives.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Dave.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughters, Sally Weerts of Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Randy (Nancy) Eckerson of Rochester, Minnesota, Mrs. Rick (Kathy) Keough of Toms River, New Jersey; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Janet Shaw of Dovray, Minnesota; step-father, Hans Asmussen of Westbrook, Minnesota; and Ellen (Conklin) Elsbury of Osage, a niece through marriage.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Dorothy Rae Butterfield

July 30, 2003

Dorothy Rae Butterfield, age 64, of McIntire, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 29, at the McIntire United Methodist Church in McIntire. The Reverend Michael Carey officiated. Burial was in the Wayne Cemetery, rural McIntire.

Dorothy Rae was born on July 4, 1939 to Nels and Bessie Howel Espe in Austin, Minnesota. She attended local schools and graduated from the Austin High School in 1957. Dorothy was united in marriage to Reese Butterfield on October 26, 1957 in Austin at the Presbyterian Church.

Preceding Dorothy in death were her parents; an infant daughter, Anna Marie on April 17, 1961; three brothers, Raymond, Richard and Ernest; and three sisters, Anna Bell Peterson, Elizabeth Espe and Donna Marie Espe.

Her survivors include her husband, Reese of McIntire; three sons, Randy and his wife, Bobbe of McIntire, Mark and his wife, Amelia of Elma and Wade of McIntire; two daughters, Becky and her husband, Mark Johnson of Osage and Penny and her husband, Mark Heimer of Stacyville, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Sylvester Espe and his wife, Dorothy and Leonard Espe and his wife, Janet, both of Austin, Minnesota and Paul Espe and his wife, Helen of Spring Grove, Minnesota; two sisters, Evangeline Reimann of Cambridge, Minnesota and Alice and her husband, Harold Wiste of Adams, Minnesota.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press

Robert C. Young

August 6, 2003

Robert C. Young, age 52, of Osage, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 1, at the Champion Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. The Reverend Robert Melhorn officiated. Inurnment was in the Liberty Cemetery, Little Cedar, Iowa.

Robert was born on November 23, 1950 in Osage, the son of Marion D. and Mildred (Schroeder) Young. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1968.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Judy Hansen and Helen Young; and one brother, James Young.

Survivors include two sons, James R. Young and wife, Lisa and their daughter, Karli of Acworth, Georgia; Robert C. Young of Cedar Rapids; a brother, John A. Young of San Antonio, Texas and his two sons, Wade Young and wife, Ivette and their children, Austin and Jordan of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Sean Young and wife, Nichole and their daughter, Mariah of San Antonio, Texas; two nieces, Lori Berning and husband, Rick and their children, Judy, Joshua and Andrew of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Sherri Gray and husband, Gregg and their children, Dalton and Jessica of Ames; aunt, Virginia Ellison and husband, Forrest of Osage; aunt, Helen Young of Osage; along with other aunts, uncles and cousins.
© 2003 Mitchell County Press