A. Winnie Ones

November 30, 2005, page 2A

A. Winnie Ones, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Cremation took place on Friday, November 4, at the Swan-Law Mortuary, Colorado Spring, Colorado. Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of the givers' choice.

Miss Ones was born on January 9, 1919, to Iver John and Rhoda (Fods) Ones in Renville County, North Dakota. She grew up in Osage, Iowa and worked in Waterloo and Des Moines before moving to Denver, Colorado. In Denver she worked as a bookkeeper for Life Magazine and the Rolling Hills Country Club. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2002.

Winnie is survived by one sister, Truly Flaaten of Kensett, Iowa; one brother, Birchard Ones of Pueblo, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Garda Ones of Mason City and Clara Ones of Osage; brother-in-law, Ezra Tebben of Edwardsville, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

Winnie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Fods, John and Justin Ones; sisters, Bernice Tebben and Esther McClellan; brothers-in-law, Glen McClellan and Truman Flaaten; and sister-in-law, Pauline Ones.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Helen S. Huebsch

November 9, 2005

Helen S. Huebsch, age 88, of Osage, died on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 5, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating.

Helen Sophia Siebels, was born on August 23, 1917 in Perham, Minnesota, to Edward and Kunigunda (Dietlein) Siebels. She was the third oldest of eight siblings. In 1939, Helen married Edwin Francis Huebsch in Perham. They were parents to five children, William, Carol, Lois, Joseph and Diane. The family moved from Perham to Osage in 1960, where Edwin continued to pursue his turkey service business.

Helen was active in the Sacred Heart Church, St. Rose Circle, Our Lady of Good Counsel Study Club and Alpha Writers. She and Ed were founders and leaders for many years of the Gorman Sunshine 4-H club in Perham.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lois Root and son-in law, Darrell Root; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

Helen is survived by her husband, Edwin Huebsch of Osage; her children, William Sr. (Colly) Huebsch of Osage, Carol (Ron) Gruber of Rochester, Minnesota, Joseph (Sandra) Huebsch of Osage and Diane (Jon) Sparrow of Osage; two sisters, Agnes Schwanz of Perham, Minnesota and Pauline (William) Morganroth of St. Cloud, Minnesota; one brother, Eugene (Anne) Siebels of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 25 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Roy Frederick Brockney

November 16, 2005

Roy Frederick Brockney, age 92, of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 7, at the Riceville United Methodist Church in Riceville, Iowa, with Pastor Thelma Colorado Subramanian officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Roy, son of Charles and Amanda Volbreicht Brockney, was born on March 1, 1913 in Mitchell County, Iowa. He was a graduate of the Riceville High School. Roy was united in marriage to Annette Van De Weerd on January 9, 1941, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He was a retired farmer.

Roy is survived by his wife, Annette of Riceville; two sons, Duane and his wife, Judy Brockney of Osage and Dale and his wife, Margaret Brockney of Charles City; one daughter, Karen Heskett of Minneapolis, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Genevieve Cary; two brothers, Alvin and Leslie; and one sister, Laura Ferguson.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Rose J. Klapperich

November 16, 2005

Rose J. Klapperich, of Stacyville, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at the age of 91, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, where she had resided since April, 2002.

A Mass of Resurrection was held on Saturday, November 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Meyer, Iowa, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meyer. Memorials suggested to the Meyer Sacred Heart oratory fund.

Rose, daughter of William and Julia Schrandt was born on July 10, 1914 in Stacyville, Iowa. She attended school in Stacyville. Rose became the bride of Arthur Klapperich of Meyer, Iowa on May 6, 1936. Art preceded her in death on February 9, 1996. In addition to farm life and raising their family, Rose was instrumental in forming the Meyer Marvelettes 4-H club and was a 4-H Leader for many years.

She was an active member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society and in later years a dedicated member of the Sacred Heart Church Choir. While her husband, Art, was custodian of Sacred Heart Parish, she assisted him with planting and caring for the beautiful flowers on the grounds. Rose served as sacristan for the Sacred Heart Church for many years. She worked at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home for about 13 years, forging many lasting friendships.

She enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, gardening, playing cards, sewing, keeping daily diaries, crafts, the Minnesota Twins and watching her family grow.

Survivors include her seven children, Gene (Marge) Klapperich of Lynden, Washington, Mary (Richard) Leonard of Mantorville, Minnesota, David (Barbara) Klapperich of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Daniel (Carmen) Klapperich of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Tony (Janet) Klapperich of Spring Grove, Minnesota, Barbara (Steven) Kime of Austin Minnesota and Annette (Richard) Hutchinson of Rochester, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Schrandt of White Rock, New Mexico; and sister-in-law, Rita Schrandt of Stacyville.

With her passing, Rose joins in heaven, her husband, Arthur; her parents; five brothers, Lawrence, Leander, Edwin "Pete", A. Mike and Wilfred "Fritz"; and four sisters, Connie Pitzen, Minnie Anderson, Alvina Theobald and Mary Schrandt.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Dean Dodge

November 16, 2005

Dean Dodge, age 84, of Osage, died on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial was on Saturday at the Osage Cemetery.

Dean was born on July 14, 1921, the son of Raymond and Eva (Dean) Dodge. His mother died when he was almost 1-years-old. It was his mother's request that John and Julia Dodge would take Dean, which they did. He married Beda B. Elliott on February 26, 1944. They lived on a farm southeast of Osage and farmed until his retirement in 1982, when they moved to Osage.

He was a member of the Osage United Methodist church. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing and playing bridge with his friends. Dean also enjoyed his coffee at R & B in the mornings and many times in the afternoon. He also was faithful to follow his grandchildren in their sporting and music events and treasured those times.

Left to mourn his death are his wife, Beda B. Dodge of Osage; daughter, Ruth Dodge of Osage; son, Rev. Robert Dodge and his wife, Brenda of Britt; six grandchildren, Beda Dodge of Elkhart, Indiana, Kama Dodge of Waterloo, Timothy and his wife, Hillary Dodge of Bettendorf, Kristin Dodge of Britt and her fiancée, Ryan Volk of New Hampton, Amy Dodge of Britt and Jeremy Dodge of Britt; and many friends and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Howard John Linskey

November 16, 2005

Howard John Linskey, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 13, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Cemetery in Washington Township, Wisconsin.

Howard was born on March 3, 1948 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. An artist of woodcraft and words, expert fisherman and devoted Packer fan, Howard leaves a lasting legacy to the family he loved and the friends he cherished.

Howard is survived by his wife, Irma Linskey of Osage, Iowa; and five children, Todd (Kelly) Linskey of Waldorf, Maryland, Stephanie (Justin) May of Boise, Idaho, Erin (Amanda) Linskey of Moscow, Idaho, Jeremy Linskey of Moscow, Idaho and Jennifer Linskey and fiancée, Brett Neis of Osage; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Ryan, Amanda, Cassie, Julia, Alexandria, Allison, Matthew and Lexi; his parents, Eleanor and Richard Mindykowski of Holcombe, Wisconsin; brothers, Harold (Peggy) Linskey and Dick (Jodi) Mindykowski; sister, Betty Ann (Bob) Ruff; mother-in-law, Irma Voss; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Howard was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Linskey.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Joseph Hoven

November 16, 2005

Joseph Hoven, age 65, of rural Stacyville, died on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 19, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, Iowa, with Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Following the service, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship. Inurnment will be in the Catholic Cemetery in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Joseph was born on March 31, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph H. and Frances (Rhody) Hoven. He attended schools in Cudahay and graduated from high school in Burlington, Wisconsin. Joseph married Carol Ikert on June 6, 1964 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. They farmed in Cashton, Wisconsin. They then purchased a motel in New London, Iowa, after which they moved to Adams, Minnesota. Carol died in 1983 and Joseph then purchased a farm near Meyer, Iowa. He enjoyed growing vegetables and attending swap meets.

Joseph is survived by two sons, Michael Hoven and his wife, Pam and their children, Shannon and Michael of Lake Elmo, Minnesota and Mark Hoven and his wife, Wanda and their children, Ryley, Taylor and Brooke of Ankeny, Iowa; two sisters, Loretta Hoven of Yazoo City, Mississippi and Cecelia Nuck of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; and a brother, Paul Hoven.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Harold "Andy" Anderson

November 16, 2005

Harold Anderson, age 84, of Riceville, passed away at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospital in Osage, on Saturday, November 12, 2005.

A memorial service was held at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Tuesday, November 15. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Riceville.

Harold was born on January 27, 1921 near Floodwood, Minnesota, to Newt and Lola Anderson. He attended local schools. On June 12, 1946 in Kendallville, Iowa, Harold was united in marriage to Evelyn Warburton. They farmed in the Riceville area their entire lives. Harold did custom farming work and carpentry for many Riceville area residents.

He loved his dogs, checkers, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Riceville; two sons, Doug Warburton and his wife, Sue of Northwood and Darrell Warburton and his special friend, Heidi Paulus of Mabel, Wisconsin; a sister, Blanche Smith of Riceville; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Evelyn, Gladys and Beulah.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Wendy Jean Arickx

November 23, 2005, page 2A

Wendy Jean Arickx, age 52, of Osage, died suddenly on Saturday, November 12, 2005, at her home in Osage, following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 18, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Irmgard Ellingson, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.

Wendy was born on February 26, 1953 in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Wendell and Juanita (Wells) Buringrud. She graduated from the Armjeo High School in Fairfield, California. Following high school, she moved to Iowa to be with her family. Wendy married Donald Arickx on November 2, 1974, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell. They lived in Mitchell raising their family. Donald died on July 7, 1995.

Wendy was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell and enjoyed attending services there. She loved music and her family.

Wendy is survived by two sons, Josh Arickx and wife, Sara of St. Cloud, Minnesota and Adam Arickx of Iowa City; a daughter, Erin Smith and husband, David of Osage; a brother, Mike Buringrud and wife, Dawn and their children, Kasey, Karah and Michael, Jr. of St. Ansgar; a sister, Tommie Niland and husband, Tom and their children, Jack and Matthew of El Paso, Texas; and her mother-in-law, Juanita Arickx of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Arickx; a sister, Iris Buringrud; and her father-in-law, Ray Arickx, Sr.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Alida Motland

November 16, 2005

Alida Nina Motland, age 99, of Osage, died on Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 19, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage, Iowa. Officiating pastors will be Alida's nephews, Philip Luttio, Stephen Luttio, Mark Luttio, Paul Anderson, Paul Birkedal, John Bates, Andrew Anderson and Nate Johnstone and local pastor Rev. R. Dawson Tornes. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Visitation at the church will be one hour before the services.

Alida Nina Motland, was born on February 25, 1906, on the family farm in West Cedar Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of Peder Andreas Ingemundsen and Martha (Maakestad) Motland. Alida and her stillborn twin sister were the youngest of nine children. The oldest were twin boys who died in infancy. Alida was baptized on March 12, 1906 and confirmed on June 27, 1920, by Rev. J. A. Urness at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church. She attended the Cedar No. 5 Country School, one mile from home, where she also taught one year following graduation from the Osage High School in 1924. From 1925 to 1927, she attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota and in 1929 she graduated from Iowa State College at Ames.

Alida taught Music and Home Economics for 13 years in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. She was also Home Management Supervisor with the Farm Security Administration in Minnesota and Home Agent with the University of Minnesota Extension Service for six and one half years. She retired in 1960, when she and her brother, Ingolf moved from the farm to Osage. Interspersed throughout these and following years, she was a caregiver for her elderly parents, who died in 1937 and 1949, and for her brother, Ingolf, who contracted polio in 1937 and died in 1976.

Music was central to Alida's life. She shared her musical talents with the entire North Iowa community and she inspired many in the next generations with their musical study. She achieved recognition already during her high school years in Osage, when she was remembered by one classmate as "the most piano playingist girl he ever knew". At Iowa State College, she was a member of the Sigma Alpha Iota music sorority. Alida served the Rock Creek Lutheran Church for over 40 years as organist, pianist and director of the Senior Choir and Ladies' Chorus. Upon her retirement in 1987, she received a plaque that read as follows: "To Alida Motland, whose life of excellence in music has allowed us, the members of Rock Creek Lutheran Church, to share in the joy that is music." Alida was also a member of the Morning Musicale and played for Sons of Norway and the community "Messiah". She played violin in orchestras at St. Olaf College, Ames, North Iowa and Austin. She played as both pianist and violinist (often with her brother, Ingolf) at nursing homes in Osage, Mason City, St. Ansgar, Nora Springs, Manly and Charles City. In recent years, she also played at the Osage Senior Center. Alida never gave up playing. In her early 80's, she made a 90 minute recording of pieces that she had memorized.

Although music was Alida's first love, she had many other interests and hobbies; generous philanthropy, Norwegian dialect readings, travel talks, scrapbooks, photo albums, needlework, art work, sewing and baking. She also was an avid traveler. She made seven trips to Norway, where she established a strong contact with many Norwegian relatives. She also visited other countries in Europe, Japan, southeast Asia, Canada, Mexico, Nassau, Hawaii and throughout the United States. In later years, her activities were curtailed by eye problems, which eventually necessitated her entering a nursing home. Alida greatly blessed the lives of her family, her community and her world. She will be missed by everyone. We are thankful for the many years that she shared her talents and resources with us. Blessed be her memory!

Alida is survived by one sister-in-law, Margery (Milton Andreas) Motland of Palm Beach, Florida; seven nieces and nephews, Marie Field of Osage, Iowa and San Gabriel, California, Margaret (Philip) Luttio of San Pedro, California, Randall (Sandra) Motland of Greenwich, Connecticut, Grace Peleaux of Laporte, Minnesota, Sylvia Bratrud of Richfield, Minnesota, Lowell Bratrud of Hopkins, Minnesota and Lois (Tom Olson) Duna of La Crescent, Minnesota; 23 great-nieces and nephews; 45 great-great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great-great-nieces and nephews.

Alida was preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings, twin brothers, Ingvald and Osvald Motland, Sara Birkedal, Ingolf Motland, Milton Palmer Motland, Milton Andreas Motland, Clara Bratrud, Alida's twin sister; and her nephew, Palmer Birkedal.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Alma G. Sweeney

November 23, 2005, page 2A

Alma G. Sweeney, age 89, of New Haven, died on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, November 18, at the St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven, with Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial was in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in New Haven.

Alma was born on November 20, 1915 in Douglas Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to Peter D. and Evelyn E. (Kleckner) Brandt. She was united in marriage to Clarence Mellen Sweeney on August 12, 1931 in Waterloo, Iowa. Alma and Clarence farmed all of their lives north of New Haven, Iowa.

Alma was a life long member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven and a member of the St. Peter's Altar Society, where she was a past president. Alma was also a member of the NABA Women's Life Organization. She was a very social person, enjoying card clubs and bus trips. Alma loved sewing, cooking and gardening, especially her rose garden. She loved politics and was very adamant about her views. Plans were in the making for her 90th birthday on November 20th. Alma squeezed every bit of enjoyment out of life.

Alma is survived by a daughter, LaVonne (Jim) Regan of Avon, Indiana and her three sons, Douglas, David and Thomas Johnson; two sons, Gene (Dorthy) Sweeney of New Haven and their children, Coreen, Brett, Michele, Sean, Gale and Ivy; Don (Sue) Sweeney of New Haven and their children, Angela, Melissa and Christopher; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Peter and Evelyn Brandt; her husband, Clarence Sweeney in January of 2001; and her sister, Betty Guthart and Betty's husband, Wendell Guthart.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

John P. Metz

November 23, 2005, page 2A

John P. Metz, age 78, of Osage, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2005, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. A Flag presentation will be by the Osage VFW Post 7920. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church following the services on Saturday.

John was born on July 10, 1927 in Stacyville, Iowa, the son of John Phillip Metz, Sr. and Abbie (Ruesink) Metz. The family moved to Marianna, Florida, where he attended school and he assisted his father in the family business. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea. John P. married June Clyde on August 27, 1949 in Arkansas. They made their home in Osage. He worked as an independent trucker.

John P. was a member of the Osage American Legion Post 278 and the Osage VFW Post 7920, where he was a past commander. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage. His body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine for scientific purposes.

John is survived by his wife, June Metz of Osage; a daughter, Tamara Washington and husband, Joe of Lakeville, Minnesota; four sons, John P. Metz III and wife, Joanne of Crescent, Captain Michael Metz of Houma, Louisiana, Shane Metz and wife, Mary of Dike and Logan Metz of Mason City; a sister, Georgia Carter of Osage; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Viola Angell; a daughter-in-law, Janie Metz; and an infant sister, Ada.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Jolene Martin Shirk

November 23, 2005, page 2A

OSAGE—Jolene Martin Shirk, age 3 days, passed away at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, on Wednesday, November 16, 2005.

Funeral services were held at the South Osage Mennonite Church in Osage, Iowa, on Monday, November 21. Officiating at the service were Bishop Abner Oberholtzer and ministers Irvin Weaver and Charles Zimmerman. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Jolene Martin Shirk, daughter of Carl and Martha (Martin) Shirk was born on November 13, 2005.

Survivors include her parents, Carl and Martha of rural Riceville; five brothers, Gerald, Albert, Linford, Calvin and Wilson; and one sister, Lillian, all living at home. Also surviving are maternal grandmother, Mary Martin of Ephrata Pennsylvania; and paternal grandmother, Emma Shirk of Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

Jolene was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Amos Martin; and her paternal grandfather, Ivan Shirk.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Nancy J. Haag

November 23, 2005, page 2A

Osage—Nancy J. Haag, 59, formerly of Mason City, died on Thursday, November 17, 2005, at the Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 22, at the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Mason City, Iowa, with Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Burial was in the Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Nancy J. Haag, was born on January 21, 1946 at Mason City, a daughter of Alby "Abe" and Lola (Hendrickson) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Michael Haag on September 18, 1964 at Mason City. Nancy attended Mason City Schools and was a 1964 graduate of the Mason City High School. She later attended Hamilton Business College, Mason City. Nancy worked at Snell's Ambulance Service as a secretary.

Her life was centered on her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed all forms of communication, from talking on the phone to chatting on the Internet. She loved all music, especially Janis Joplin and Elvis Presley. Bowling, cooking and baking were some of the activities she most enjoyed, especially playing Pogo online, where she met her special friend, Tom. Nancy was an active member of the Women of the Moose, holding all the offices.

She is survived by one daughter, Viki (Jerry) Tollefson of Mason City; two sons, David Haag and girlfriend, Elizabeth Symonds of Mason City and Stephen Haag and girlfriend, Christy Mahaney of Mason City; eight grandchildren, Jamie, Sarah, Aaron, Andi, Autumn, Patience, Nicholas and Tiarra; three sisters, Marilyn (Carroll) Norcross of Mason City, Ardith (Roger) Christian of Mason City and Kathy (Bob) Grant of Mason City; one brother, Howard "Skip" (Shirley) Reynolds of Mason City; a special friend, Thomas Nevins, Sr. of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents; a brother, Rex Reynolds; and her best friend, Carol Mariner preceded her in death.

Funeral arrangements were by the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Mary Gina (Hungerford) Mackelprang

December 21, 2005, page 2A

Mary Gina (Hungerford) Mackelprang, age 43, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 18, 2005, at her home in El Mirage, Arizona.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, December 10, in Peoria, Arizona, with Father Ricardito Salditos officiating. Local services will be held in the spring. (See the archive of March 2006 for the local services).

Mary was born on September 12, 1962 in Osage, the daughter of Charles and Neva (Fuhrman) Hungerford. She graduated early from the Osage High School with the class of 1980 and went to nursing school in Rochester, Minnesota. In October of 1980, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Technical Sergeant in December of 1996. Mary loved people, working with flowers and paint decorating.

Mary is survived by her son, Shane Mackelprang who is in the U.S. Marine Corps; her daughter, Samantha Mackelprang at home; her mother, Neva Hungerford of Osage; her sister, Ann Kienzle of Riceville; three brothers, Tim (Lisa) Hungerford of Burlington, Mark (Cyndi) Hungerford of Gladstone, Illinois and Todd (Tina) Hungerford of Sierra Vista, Arizona; two nieces, Jennifer Hungerford and Nikki (James) Schulte; two nephews, Jared and Gavin Hungerford. Family and many friends will sadly miss Mary.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Hungerford in 2003; and by her grandparents, Albert and Emma Fuhrman and Roy and Mary Hungerford.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

John "Jack" Fritcher

November 30, 2005, page 2A

John "Jack" Fritcher, age 88, of Lime Springs, Iowa, passed away at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville, on Monday, November 21, 2005.

Funeral services were held at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville, on Wednesday, November 23, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Burial was in the Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga.

John Wells Fritcher, was born on September 14, 1917, to John Webster and Mozelle DeMoss (Wells) Fritcher in Mitchell County, west of Mitchell, Iowa. He attended local schools. On April 14, 1940, "Jack" was united in marriage to Ruth Loden in Northwood. Jack was a farmer in the Lime Springs area until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two sons, John E. "Butch" and his wife, Beverly of Lime Springs and Robert J. "Pete," also of Lime Springs; two daughters, JoAnn and her husband, Dennis Fox of Rochester, Minnesota and Janet and her husband, Leroy Dahlke of Riceville; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom Fritcher of Lime Springs; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Jean and Ruth Ann; a brother, Dick Fritcher; and a sister, Lula Hahn.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Myrtle A. Rowland

November 30, 2005, page 2A

Myrtle A. Rowland, age 100, of Osage, died on Thursday, November 24, 2005, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 29, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.

Myrtle was born on September 9, 1905, on a farm near St. Ansgar, the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Kuehl) Duenow. Myrtle was united in marriage to William Rowland on September 21, 1927 in St. Ansgar. They lived in Osage where Myrtle worked as head cook at the Osage Public Schools for 7 years. William died in 1975.

She was a member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries and was a Gold Star Mother. Myrtle enjoyed music, cooking, fishing and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; two sons, Dr. William V. Rowland and Terry Rowland; son-in-law, Courtney Buckmaster; a granddaughter, Cynthia Buckmaster; and a great-grandson, Thomas Ahner.

She is survived by two daughters, Diane Faye (Jerry) Bellis of Des Moines and Marcella Buckmaster of Blaine, Minnesota; a daughter-in-law, Beverly Rowland of Isanti, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Manvil Galen Ask

November 30, 2005

Manvil Ask, age 93, of Osage, died on Thursday, November 24, 2005, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery in Osage.

Manvil was born on April 1, 1912, in his parents home in rural Osage, the son of Wilhelm Bernhard and Bertha Marie (Rossum) Ask. Manvil received his education in the Mitchell County Schools. He furthered his education at a trade school in Cleveland, Ohio. After working nearly one year in a garage in Cleveland, "the depression" hit and Manvil returned to his parents' home to help on the farm. He drove a livestock truck for Guy Buttolph for several years before beginning his career in farming. On June 14, 1940, Manvil was united in marriage to Dorcas L. Shelledy. They made their home in rural Osage and were blessed with three children.

Manvil loved to bowl, play horseshoe and spend time with his pets. He was a gifted mechanic who helped neighbors with machinery breakdowns.

Manvil is survived by his wife, Dorcas of Osage; sons, Dick (Beth) Ask of Rochester, Minnesota and Don (Judy) Ask of St. Ansgar; daughter, LuAnn (Neil) Tibbetts of Cedar Rapids; grandsons, Mike (Carol) Ask of Mesa, Arizona, Greg (Kimber) Ask of Longmont, Colorado and Jeremy (Brenda) Ask of Canton, South Dakota; granddaughter, Gina (Eric) Goddard of Osage; six great-grandchildren, Michael, Maddisyn, Tasmyn, Kale, Bodie and Carson; step-granddaughters, Lisa Brenno, Michelle (Todd) Pyfferoen and Krista Brenno; and step-great-grandchildren, Ashley, Allen, Alicia and Trevor.

Manvil was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Truman; his sister, Myrtle; as well as sisters and brothers-in-law.

Family wishes memorials be directed to the Stacyville Community Nursing Home or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
© 2005 Mitchell County Press

Howard H. Hoisington

November 30, 2005, page 2A

Howard H. Hoisington, age 65, of Orchard, died on Sunday, November 27, 2005, as a result of a farm accident.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 30, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday.

Howard was born on May 26, 1940 in Osage, the son of Vernon and Doris (Carrison) Hoisington. He attended Orchard Schools and graduated from the Osage High School in 1959. Howard was united in marriage to Myrna Krahn in 1961 at Osage. They made their home in the New Haven area. Howard farmed until 1993 and then began working at Featherlite in Cresco, retiring in 2003.

He was a member of the Riceville Archery Club and was an archery instructor, was a member of the Riceville Country Club and was a former 4-H Leader. Howard was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and was a Deacon at the church. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Howard is survived by his wife, Myrna Hoisington of Orchard; two sons, Brian (Lori) Hoisington of Osage and their daughters, Katie, Cassie and Samantha; Alan (Ann) Hoisington of Osage and their daughters, Jessica and Julie; a sister, Carol (Dale) Decklever of Osage; a brother, Lee Hoisington of Orchard; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
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Esther Mayer

December 7, 2005, page 2A

Esther C. "Pat" Mayer, 76, of 214 Frontenac Road, died at 1:05 a.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2005, at her home.

Born on February 14, 1929 in Stacyville, Iowa, to John and Elizabeth Rauen Isaac, she married Elmer Joseph Mayer on September 16, 1950 in Stacyville. She was a 1946 graduate of the Stacyville High School and a 1949 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing in Mason City, Iowa. Mrs. Mayer was a registered nurse at the Pekin Hospital from 1953 to 1991 and continued volunteer nursing at the Heartland Clinic in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Melinda (William) Bechaz of Omaha, Nebraska and Teresa Mayer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; three sons, Richard (Argelia) Mayer of Newburgh, Indiana, Timothy (Barbara) Mayer of Metamora and Thomas (Donna) Mayer of Louisville, Kentucky; eight grandchildren, Brett, Jill and Kyle Bechaz, all of Omaha, Ryan Mayer of Newburgh, Melissa Haickel of Salvador, Brazil, Kyle and Kelly Jo Mayer, both of Metamora and Ian Mayer of Louisville; two sisters, Bert Pint and Lorraine (Leo) Meitner, both of Osage; and one brother, Harold (Kay) Isaac of Stacyville.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Verlyn Isaac.
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