Floyd Cyrus Smith

April 12, 2006, Page 3A

Floyd Cyrus Smith, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday morning, April 1, 2006, at The Cedars in Austin.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 8, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with the Reverend Lance Kittleson officiating. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery, Osage.

Floyd Cyrus Smith, was born to Carl and Cecelia (Gerbig) Smith in Stacyville, Iowa, on December 25, 1913. At six months of age he moved with his parents to a farm on the Iowa side of State Line Road east of Lyle. He attended country school through eighth grade, then one year of high school in Osage, completing high school in Rose Creek, while rooming with his grandparents. Floyd married Evelyn Wohlers at her parents' home in rural Dexter, Minnesota on December 9, 1945.

After marriage they continued to live and farm the family farm. He was devoted to farming and loved to see things grow. A member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Toeterville, Iowa, Floyd served on the church council. He enjoyed traveling and made trips to the Black Hills, Yellowstone and Branson, Missouri. He also made several winter trips to California to visit son, Roger and family. After retirement, Floyd and Evelyn moved to an apartment in Austin, Minnesota.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Carl and Cecelia Smith; one brother, Glen; one sister, Viola; and one son, Dean Robert Smith.

Surviving him are his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Smith of Austin; son, Roger Smith of Alamo, California; granddaughters, Allison Smith and Amy Smith of Alamo, California; sister-in-law, Donna Keck of San Bernardino, California; and several cousins and other relatives.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, Minnesota.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Wilhelmine "Minnie" Willert

April 12, 2006, Page 2A

Wilhelmine "Minnie" Willert, age 98, of Osage, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, April 8, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Charles City, with Dennis Brock officiating. Inurnment will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon, Iowa, at a later date.

Minnie is survived her children, Larry Willert of Colorado, Lorraine Rensink of Minnesota, Lenni (Kenneth) Dular of Des Moines, Mari Willert of Colorado, Dorothy and June Willert of Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Dr. V. C. Paulson

April 12, 2006, Page 2A

Dr. V. C. Paulson, 83, of Greenbrae, California, died on Thursday, April 6, 2006. A "Celebration of Life" will be held at a later date.

He was born on a farm in Mitchell County to Gus and Margaret Paulson. He graduated from the Osage high school and ISU in Ames. A veterinarian, he practiced in St. Ansgar before moving to California.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Nancy Semorile; sons, Jack and Dick Paulson; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Joyce Hveen and Bonnie Picht.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gaylon; and a sister, Twyla.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Viola M. Cummings

April 12, 2006, Page 3A

Viola M. Cummings, age 93, of St. Ansgar, died on Friday, April 7, 2006, at the MCRHC-Osage Hospital in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 10, at the First United Methodist Church in St. Ansgar, with Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.

Viola M. Jacobson, was born on May 24, 1912 in Osage, Iowa, to Jacob and Semina (Pederson) Jacobson. The family lived in the Osage area, and Viola was educated in the Osage Schools. On October 29, 1929, she married Oliver "Mike" Cummings in Osage. Mike died on April 6, 1984. Viola worked at the Cedar Valley Produce for 25 years and for Carroll George, Inc. in Northwood. She lived in St. Ansgar for a number of years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Oliver "Mike" Cummings; one sister; an infant sister; three brothers; three grandsons; and one son-in-law, George Zacharda.

Viola is survived by three daughters, Phyllis (Lloyd) Schallock of New Haven, Leona Zacharda of St. Ansgar and Patricia (Robert) Bublitz of St. Ansgar; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; two nephews in Illinois; and the staff and her many friends at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Mary Morey

April 12, 2006, Page 2A

Mary Morey, age 86, of Osage, died on Friday, April 7, 2006, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, at the United Church of Christ, Osage, with Pastor Robert Melhorn officiating. Inurnment will be in the Orchard Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place in the church Fellowship Hall following the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 641 in Orchard, for the upkeep of the Log Cabin.

Left to cherish her memory are many dear friends; sister-in-law, Roberta Love; brother-in-law, Howard Barrett; 19 nieces and nephews and their families.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Morey; parents, John and Marian Love; brothers, James and Birch Love; sisters, Imogene Mallow and Ruth Bilharz; one niece; and one nephew.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Alden R. Crooks

April 12, 2006, Page 2A

Alden Robert Crooks, age 65, of Rudd, died on Friday, April 7, 2006, at his home in rural Rudd.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 10, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, Rudd, with Rev. John Bates officiating. Burial was in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens Cemetery in Charles City.

Alden was born on July 27, 1940 at Charles City, the son of Robert and Eva Mae (Rudebeck) Crooks.

Alden is survived by his wife, Dorothy Retterath Crooks of Rudd; four children, Robert (Michelle) Crooks, Cheryl (Michael) Hathcock, Angela (Kirk) Nanke and Jennifer Crooks; and nine grandchildren.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

LaVonne Mayer

April 12, 2006, Page 2A

LaVonne "Bonnie" Mayer, age 81, passed away on April 7, 2006, at her home in Riceville, Iowa, surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass of Resurrection was held on Tuesday, April 11, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville, with Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in Riceville.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donna (Jerry) Adams, Sue (Jerry) Lee, Linda (Chuck) Weida, Cheryl (Alvin Knode) Julius, Margaret (Allen) McKenna, Rick (Janine) Mayer and Mike (Deb) Mayer; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Helen J. Green

April 19, 2006, Page 2A

Helen J. Green, 68, of Osage, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 11, 2006, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, following a brave battle with cancer.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, April 18, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Father John Moser officiating. Inurnment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Hospice of Northern Iowa and the American Cancer Society.

Helen J. Walter, was born on Wednesday, June 16, 1937 in Austin, Minnesota, to Russell and Rose Walter. She graduated form the St. Augustine High School in 1955. She married Marshal Green on April 4, 1959 in Austin, Minnesota. He passed away in 2004.

Helen worked for many years and retired from the Home Trust Bank in Osage. She enjoyed cooking for her children and grandchildren and working in her yard and decorating for the holidays. She was active in Relay-for-Life, the American Cancer Society and the Sacred Heart Church.

Helen is survived by four daughters, Marsha (Mike) Stricker of Orchard, Mary Jo (Steve) Ruehlow of Osage, Marlys (Jim) Wells of Boone and Jackie McManus of Urbandale; and one son, Jim Green of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; her 10 dear grandchildren, Jerad, Shannon, Amber, Ashlyn, Alex, Chloe, Sam, Alyssa, Derek, and Marshal; and her one new great-grandchild, Austin; five brothers, Bernard (Dorothy) Walter, William (Carolyn) Walter, Jerome (Mary) Walter, Doug (Sue) Walter and Dan (Kathy) Walter; two sisters, Pat Walter and Mary Jane (Richard) Diggins; and her mother-in law, Marge Green.

The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa, assisted with the arrangements.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Lottie E. Lewis

April 19, 2006, Page 2A

Lottie E. Lewis, age 101, of Osage, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 17, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage, with Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.

Lottie E. Schmarzo, was born on June 14, 1904, on the family farm near Little Cedar, the daughter of August and Augusta (Hensel) Schmarzo, Sr. She worked as a local telephone operator.

Lottie married Earl Lewis in 1921. They owned and operated the Midway Café in Osage. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage. Lottie enjoyed card games, sports and playing the piano.

Lottie is survived by two nephews, Kenneth Schmarzo of Charles City and Gordon (Donna) Schmarzo of Manning; and several great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl; six sisters; and four brothers.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Pauline Hackbart

April 19, 2006, Page 2A

Pauline Hackbart, 86, of Charles City, died on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Wilcox, of the Trinity United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Pauline Bertha Vietor, was born on December 5, 1919 at Charles City, the daughter of John and Bertha (Pol) Vietor. She graduated in 1937 from the Amery High School at Amery, Wisconsin and then from the LaJames Beauty School. Pauline and her family came to Charles City in 1937.

On September 27, 1944, she was united in marriage to Raymond Hackbart at Mason City. Pauline worked as a beauty operator before becoming proprietor of Polly's Beauty Shop. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Living family members include two daughters, Gene (Blair) Stadelhofer of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and Paula (Jim) Beitler of Granger, Indiana; a son, Terry (Martha) Hackbart of Golden, Colorado; five grandchildren, Scott (Heather) Stadelhofer, Kelly (Matt) Rubel, Sarah (Steve) Xiao and David and Jessica Hackbart; two great-grandchildren, Davis Rubel and Jadon Xiao; and many nieces and nephews, including Bev DeWalle of Charles City and John Isaacson of River Falls, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on January 1, 1978; and two sisters, Kay Heying and Gertrude Isaacson.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Oliver "Tim" Kisner

April 19, 2006, page 2A

Oliver "Tim" Kisner, age 77, of Osage, died on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at his home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 19, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, with graveside military honors by the Osage American Legion Post 278. There was a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a scripture wake service at 7:00 p.m.

Tim was born on March 21, 1929 near Mason City, the son of Claud E. and Cecelia (Dixon) Kisner. He graduated from the Orchard High School and served in the U.S. Army. Tim was united in marriage to Marcellene H. Mullenbach on August 30, 1958, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.

He ran a candy route, was employed at the Osage Municipal Utilities, owned and operated "Tim's Town Pump" in Mitchell for 10 years, was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was a courier for the CUSB Bank. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a former President of the Osage Library Board.

He is survived by three sons, Timothy J. Kisner and his daughter, Britney of Blaine, Minnesota, Steven P. Kisner and his wife, Kirsi and son, Onni Oliver of San Antonio, Texas and Rodney R. Kisner of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; and a sister, Mary Lou Kisner of Osage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marcellene on January 13, 2002; and two brothers, Ray and Clint.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

LeRoy A. Alitz

April 26, 2006

LeRoy A. Alitz, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Kent, New York.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 26, at the Old Cadet Chapel, West Point, New York. Interment will follow in the Post Cemetery at the United States Military Academy, West Point. A reception is scheduled for 12:00 noon at the Herbert Hall (Association of Graduates), West Point.

A 12 year resident of Hopewell Junction, New York, he served for 40 years as a coach & instructor at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Son of the late John Alitz & Lena Wemken, LeRoy was born on December 8, 1919, on a farm near Mason City, Iowa, where he spent his formative years with 3 brothers and 4 sisters, and where he developed into a fine multi-sport athlete. He excelled in football, wrestling, and pitched softball so well that he was able to use that skill to augment his income. His undergraduate education was interrupted by World War II, during which he served as a navigator on the USS Core, an aircraft carrier in an anti-submarine naval group.

After the war, he returned to the University of Northern Iowa to complete his education, earning a bachelor of science degree and he would eventually fulfill the requirements for a masters degree in physical education from the University of Iowa. He also resumed his athletic career, culminating in All American honors in wrestling and a fourth place finish in the 1948 Olympic Trials. Most importantly, he returned to his wife, Verda and young sons, Douglas and Dennis, who soon moved with him to Osage, Iowa, where he worked for 6 years as a high school mathematics teacher and coached football, wrestling, and baseball.

There, a daughter, Diann joined his growing, but not yet complete, family. In 1954, LeRoy accepted a position as physical education instructor & head wrestling coach at the United States Military Academy (USMA) West Point, New York, leading to 4 decades of fulfilling service to the sport of wrestling, the United States Army, his family and his God. He served as the head wrestling coach at West Point for 23 years from 1954 until 1977 and as an associate coach for the next 10 years.

He attended Protestant services at West Point and served for many years as coordinator of the Post Chapel ushers. He also enjoyed his role as member and advisor to the USMA Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As LeRoy matured at West Point, his family grew as well with the addition of his two youngest sons, Curtis and Jeffrey. He took special pride in the accomplishments of all his children but somehow found the time to be available for each of them and to be a loving husband to his wife, Verda. As cited in his biography for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, he was "a leader who established foundations for the growth of wrestling and a teacher of its values in life."

LeRoy is survived by his wife of 66 years, Verda Roben Alitz of Hopewell Junction, New York; four sons, Douglas Alitz & wife, Maggie of Newcomb, New York, Dennis Alitz & wife, Linda of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Curtis Alitz & wife, Debbie of West Point, New York and Jeffrey Alitz & wife, Katie of Charlestown, Massachusetts; daughter, Diann Drenosky and husband, Bill of Trumbull, Connecticut; sisters, Lucile Houck of Bremen, Georgia, LoRee Kulhavy (twin sister) of Mason City and Marjorie Hansen of Sumner, Washington; brother, Harlan of Mason City; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by brothers, William Alitz of Des Moines and Milton (Bud) Alitz of Mason City; and sister, Inez Holmes of Riceville.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Ronald A. Schwab

April 26, 2006

Ronald A. Schwab, age 53, of Osage, died on Monday, April 17, 2006, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, following a lengthy illness.

A Memorial Mass was held on Friday, April 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Ron was born on January 9, 1953 in Osage, Iowa, the son of Alex and Ann (Kloberdanz) Schwab. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1971. On April 27, 1974, Ron married Elaine Thome, his high school sweetheart, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Ron and Elaine were just a few weeks away from celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary.

Ron was a skilled tradesman. He was also a talented musician, who played in many local bands in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. In later years, he expressed his love for all things musical by repairing and rebuilding guitars. He was an avid Packers fan, and loved listening to the Twins' games. Ron was a nature lover who enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, and watching the wildlife from his home on the River Road. Ron was a quiet, kind, and thoughtful person, who often showed his great love for his wife and daughters by surprising them with gifts, flowers, and other meaningful gestures.

Ron is survived by his wife, Elaine (Thome) Schwab of Osage; two daughters, Kristy Miller and her husband, Kenn of New Richmond, Wisconsin and Jessica Schwab, a student at Luther College in Decorah; two brothers, Phil and Paul Schwab of Osage; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Diana R. Brower

April 26, 2006

Diana R. Brower, 63, of St. Ansgar, won her battle with cancer on Thursday, April 20, 2006, when she died peacefully at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Despite a long and difficult battle, Diana never allowed it to touch her spirit, leaving the disease with nothing left to attack but her earthly body. Her faith was never compromised, and she victoriously crossed the threshold to go home to be with her Lord. Services were held at the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, on Monday, April 24, with Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial was in the St. Ansgar City Cemetery.

Diana Rembolt, was born on July 6, 1942 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Dr. Raymond and Mae Rembolt. She grew up in Iowa City and graduated from the City High School in 1960. She attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 1964 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Diana married Frank Brower in Iowa City two days after they graduated from college.

After spending some time in Minneapolis and Dubuque, Frank and Diana moved to St. Ansgar in 1971 to open a drugstore and build a life. Diana spent many years and touched many lives while working as an Occupational Therapist for the Area Education Agency, and for many schools and nursing homes in the northern Iowa and southern Minnesota area.

Diana lived for her grandchildren, and enjoyed God's handiwork all around her. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and will be missed by countless individuals whose lives she touched.

Diana is survived by Frank, her husband of 41 years; one daughter, Jennifer (Matt) McNutt of Apple Valley, Minnesota; one son, Andy (Diane) Brower of Savage, Minnesota; two brothers, David (Charlotte) Rembolt of Des Moines and Richard (Penny) Rembolt of Iowa City; her mother, Mae Rembolt of Iowa City; and grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Emma, Sam and Ben.

Diana was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Raymond Rembolt.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Mary Alice Marreel

April 26, 2006

Mary Alice Marreel, age 83, of Osage, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday May 2, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Following the Mass, a gathering of friends and relatives will be held at the KC Hall in Osage. Per her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa. Inurnment will be later in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Diabetes Association and American Cancer Society.

Mary was born on January 8, 1923 at Carpenter, the daughter of Hector and Minnie (Parmenter) Marreel. She was employed as a supervisor at Fox River Mills.

She is survived by three brothers, George (Alverna) Marreel of Osage, Walter (Delores) Marreel of Austin, Minnesota and Enri (Mary Ann) Marreel of Chandler, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Madeline Zerck; and three brothers, Maurice, Albert and Ray Marreel.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Robert Francis Streit

April 26, 2006

Robert Francis Streit, 82, of Stacyville, died on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 26, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Catholic Church Cemetery.

Robert "Bob" was born in Ashton, Iowa, on August 8, 1923, to Anthony and Mary Streit. He attended and graduated from the St. Joseph's Elementary and High Schools in Ashton. He was an Ensign in the Navy Air Corps during World War II and returned to farming after the war. He married Barbara J. Scheltens on July 12, 1947, at the St. Cyprian's Catholic Church in River Grove, Illinois.

They farmed near Ashton, Iowa, until 1955 when they moved to Stacyville. In addition to farming there, he was a dealer for the Archer Oil Co. He retired from farming in 1989 and was a realtor for a short time.

For many years, he was active in the Visitation Church, including serving as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Parish Council President and the Knights of Columbus, until due to the affects of Parkinson's Disease, he was no longer able. He was member of the American Legion, serving as Commander at one time. He served on the boards for the Cedar Valley Electric Cooperative and Dairyland Power for a number of years and was a charter member of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Stacyville; six sons, David (Sheila) of LeRoy, Minnesota, Robert (Becky) of Grand Junction, Colorado, Joseph (Lori) of Dubuque, Peter (Karen) of Rochester, Minnesota, Philip of Stacyville and Andrew (Judy) of Rochester, Minnesota; two daughters, Rose Pins and friend, Matthew Wallace of Watauga, Texas and Julie Van Erp and friend, Dave Regenscheid of Faribault, Minnesota; five brothers, Donald (Marge) of Storm Lake, Leonard (Luella) of Sibley, Tony (Mary Ann) of Fort Collins, Colorado, Paul of Terrance, California and Jim (Phyllis) of Milford, Iowa; and three sisters, Marion Sheforgen of Racine, Wisconsin, Kathleen Richter of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Betty DeWall of Omaha, Nebraska; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Leona Caroline Warrington

May 3, 2006, Page 2A

Leona Caroline Warrington, age 91, of St. Ansgar, died on Thursday, April 27, 2006, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 1, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with Rev. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.

Leona was born on March 20, 1915, at the family home in rural Charles City, the daughter of E. A. and Martha (Eske) Schallock. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Township. Leona attended school at the Rock Township Number Five. She worked at Mueller's Café in St. Ansgar for a number of years.

Leona was united in marriage to Leonard Warrington on February 16, 1936, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. Leonard and Leona farmed in the Mitchell County area until Leonard's death on December 4, 1972. Leona continued to live on the farm south of Mitchell until June 1999, when she suffered a stroke. After hospitalization she was transferred to the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in St. Ansgar, where she was a resident until the time of her death.

Leona was a lifelong member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, and active in her church circle, St. Ansgar Senior Citizens Center and her local Birthday Club. She enjoyed quilting and crafts.

Leona is survived by a sister, Olga Anderson of Orchard; a brother, Lloyd Schallock and his wife, Phyllis of New Haven; two sisters-in-law, Mary Schallock and Eleanor Schallock, both of Osage; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard; five brothers, Lawrence, Lavern, Clarence, Emil Schallock and an infant brother, Orville; and a sister, Elsie Hyland.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press

Dorothy R. Clayton

May 3, 2006, Page 2A

Dorothy Rose (Beyer) Clayton, age 80, of Mitchell, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Irmgard Ellingson, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on September 27, 1925 in Mitchell County, the first born child of George and Elfrieda (Hackbart) Beyer. She attended school in Mitchell, graduating from High School there in 1943. Dorothy was confirmed in the Christian Faith at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Osage. Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert Lee Clayton, Sr., also of Mitchell, on December 16, 1943, in San Diego, California, while Robert was serving in the Navy during World War II.

She worked as a riveter on aircraft assembly, assisting the War Campaign. Following the war, the family returned to Mitchell, where Bob and Dorothy opened and operated a business known as Clayton's Body and Welding, until Bob's health led to retirement. She continued to support and care for him until his passing in 1997. Dorothy enjoyed shopping, conversing with friends and time spent with family.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Robert Lee (Myra) Clayton, Jr. of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Cheryl (Lynn) Bonjour of Osage, Laurie Barta of Manly, Brian (Kim) Clayton of Mitchell and Lyle (Sandy) Clayton of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Dolores Hucke of Ottertail, Minnesota and Dallas (Glen) Heinzerling of Osage; six brothers, Donald (Dorothy) Beyer of Mitchell, Darrell "Bibe" (Sharon) Beyer of Osage, Dale Beyer of Charles City, Dennis (Judy) Beyer of Fredericksburg and Dean (Anola) Beyer of Mitchell; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Beyer of New Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Clayton Sr.; daughter, Pamela; her parents; and a brother, Delbert Beyer.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2006 Mitchell County Press