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Virginia Bailey
January
12, 2009
Virginia "Ginny" Carleen Olson Bailey, 65, of Fort Collins,
Colorado, died on Monday, January 5, 2009, at the Mitchell
County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.
Cremation has taken place. No local services will be
held. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Fort
Collins, Colorado. Contributions in Ginny's memory can be made to the
organization of the donor's choice.
Virginia was born on September 29, 1943 at Montevideo,
Minnesota, the daughter of Marshall and Nelette (Hegland)
Olson. Ginny grew up in Willmar, Minnesota. She attended
Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, before graduating from
North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy in Fargo in
1966. She earned a Master of Science Degree in Physiology
with emphasis on Pharmacology from Colorado State University
in Fort Collins in 1980. She worked part-time as a
pharmacist in Kansas and in the Fort Collins area and served
as staff and chief pharmacist at the CSU Health Center
before retiring in 1999. In 1966, Ginny married Ray Bailey.
They were divorced in 1993.
During her lifetime, she served
others in various capacities including Sunday School
Superintendent and council member at the Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Church in Fort Collins. Ginny was an avid golfer.
She could tackle any "do-it-yourself" project. She enjoyed
gardening and spending time with her family.
Virginia is survived by a daughter, Angela (Jeff)
Nasstrom of Osage and their children, Lauren, Erica,
Bailey, and Carson; a son, Josh Bailey of Fort Collins; sisters, Carolyn (Lynn Steenblock) Olson of
Forest Lake, Minnesota and Margaret (Lon) Larson of Lakeville,
Minnesota; a brother, Steve Olson of Houston, Texas; as well as
seven nieces and nephews.
Ginny's parents preceded her in death.
The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Steven Edward Lines
January 8, 2009
Steven Edward Lines, was born into this world on February 9,
1953, the son of Guy and Jennie (Joesting) Lines and left
this world on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at the Mitchell
County Regional Health Center in Osage. His life in between,
however short it seems to us, made an impact on those who
knew him.
A funeral service will be
held on Saturday, January 10, at 1:30 p.m., at the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Officiating the
service will be Pastor Dennis Niezwaag and Pastor Todd
Yeaton. Visitation will be at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral
Home in Charles City, from 5-8:00 p.m., on Friday, January 9
and again one hour prior to the services at the church on
Saturday.
Steve grew up with farming
in his blood and dirt under his fingernails. Working the
fields he loved and tending to livestock came as natural to
Steve as breathing.
He graduated from the
Charles City High School in 1971 and from there set out to
pursue what turned out to be a lifelong passion for
accounting. He graduated in 1973 from the North Iowa Area
Community College and then in 1975 from the University of
Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. On July
31, 1977 Steve married the love of his life, Pam Erbe, in
Charles City. Together they built a life on the farm he'd
always called home that involved beef cattle, farming and a
son, Robert Guy Lines.
For 34 years Steve could
not only be found behind the wheel of a tractor or in the
cow yard but also behind a desk. A Certified Public
Accountant by trade and astute businessman, he was owner of
the accounting offices of Lines, Murphy Company, PLC in
Osage and Nashua. He had a passion for accounting, a knack
for the numbers and actually enjoyed dealing with the IRS.
Steve was an active member
of the Floyd County Cattlemen where he served as Treasurer,
the Osage Kiwanis and the Charles City Elks Lodge #418.
To know Steve was to know
that the greatest loves in his life were Pam and Robert, his
dog Red, beef cattle, farming and his CPA work.
He will be greatly missed
by those he leaves behind including his wife, Pam; son,
Robert; sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Dale Knutson
of Centerville, South Dakota; and his niece and nephew,
Shannon and Justin Knutson; along with a host of friends.
Steve was preceded in
death by his parents, Guy and Jennie Lines; his brother,
Michael in infancy; and his in-laws, Robert and Betty Erbe.
The Fullerton Funeral Home
and Cremation Services, Charles City, was in charge of the
arrangements.
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Milo H. Merritt
January
12, 2009
Milo H. Merritt, 94, of Osage, Iowa, died on Thursday, January
8, 2009, at the Osage Rehab & Health Center.
Because he
wished to be cremated, there is a gathering for family and
friends at the Osage VFW, on Saturday,
January 17, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Milo was born on January 3, 1915 in Allerton, Iowa, the son of
William Floyd Merritt and Ina Mae Kimple Merritt. He
graduated from the Strawberry Point, Iowa, High School. Milo then
hitch-hiked to California and attended San Bernardino Junior
College while earning room & board at an uncle's ranch.
After college, he hitch-hiked back to Iowa to help out on
another uncle's farm. Milo then met the love of his life,
Marjorie L. Eckenrod and they were married on November 25,
1937 in the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. They celebrated
their 70th wedding anniversary one month before Marjorie
succumbed to Parkinson's disease on December 21, 2007.
After marriage, they moved to California where Milo
worked for Lockheed Aircraft in the Experimental Engineering
Dept. for 8 years, until moving back to Iowa. Milo farmed in
Osage and the David/Little Cedar areas before moving into
Osage in 1973 where he sold real estate. Milo was elected to
the Iowa Senate in 1974-1978 where he served on the
Education Committee and Labor Industrial Relations
Committee, was Chairman of the Ethics Committee, and was
co-chair of the County Government Committee and Claims
Budget Sub-Committee.
Milo was preceded in death by his loving wife; his
parents; two brothers; and a sister.
Survivors include his daughters, Phyllis Beamer and husband,
John of Des Moines and Janet McGovern and her husband,
Terry of Riceville; son, Bruce Merritt and his wife, Kathy of Massilon, Ohio; brother, Bob Merritt of Burleson, Texas; Vern Diederich (always considered a member of our family) and his
wife, Mary Lou; eleven grandchildren; twenty-seven
great-grandchildren; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
The family is forever indebted to the loving care given
to Milo and Marge at the Osage Rehab and Health Center, as
well as later care given by Iowa Hospice of New Hampton and
North Iowa Hospice of Charles City.
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Bonnie Schwake
January 19, 2009
Bonnie Lou Schwake, age 62, of Waterville, died on Thursday,
January 8, 2009, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
Visitation was held at the
Prosch-Dennis Funeral Home in Waterville on Sunday, January
11, from 1-3:00 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. prayer service.
Memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes
Association.
She is survived by her
husband, Eugene; her mother, Mildred Evans of Riceville;
three children; five step-children; 25 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren; and by two brothers, Larry Evans of
Mason City and Eugene Evans of Osage.
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Betty Wardrip
January
12, 2009
Betty L. Wardrip, age 78, of Osage and formerly of Mason
City, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009, at the Osage
Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage, after a
courageous five year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m.,
on Tuesday,
January 13, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in
Osage, with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be
in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6:30
p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Memorials may be given to
the Hospice of North Iowa.
Betty was born on
November 29, 1930 at Winner, South Dakota. In 1949, she
graduated from high school at Wall Lake, Iowa. Betty and her
husband, Clyde, operated Mason City Furniture and Clyde's
Furniture Mart, along with Betty owning and operating the Merle
Norman Cosmetic Studio in Mason City for many years. In
1973, they moved to California and had a furniture store in
Fallbrook, California, until retiring in 1983. Betty moved
back to north Iowa in the mid 1990's. She lived at the
Evergreen Apartments and then Apple Valley Assisted Living
for the last few months of her life.
Betty was a member of
the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. She loved to quilt, knit,
paint, and read.
Betty is survived by her children, Steve (Jean) Wardrip
of Baxter, Minnesota and Jacque (Al) Brandau of Floyd, Iowa;
grandchildren, Adam (Candice) Wardrip of Shoreview,
Minnesota, Wendy (Dan) Waters of Plymouth, Iowa and Bridget
(Eric) Arthur of Mason City, Iowa; twin
great-granddaughters, Emme and Evah Wardrip; and
great-grandchildren, Coleman and Kenzie Waters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Wardrip
in 1981.
Funeral arrangements were made by
the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
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Clara H. Ones
January
14, 2009
Clara H. Ones, age 90, of Osage, passed away on Tuesday,
January 13, 2009, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health
Care Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00
p.m., on Saturday, January 17, at the Rock Creek Lutheran
Church, Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek
Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one
hour before the services at the church.
Clara Augusta Helena Kroneman, was born to Emil and Maria
(Neuman) Kroneman on August 19, 1918 in Rock Township,
Mitchell County, Iowa. She was baptized on September 8, 1918,
by Pastor W. Reinecke at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock
Township. She was instructed in the Lutheran Faith by Pastor C.J. Kumpf at
the St. John's Lutheran Church and was confirmed
on March 20, 1932. Clara received her elementary education
at the Rock No. 6 Rural School. She was active in her church,
teaching Sunday School and singing in the choir.
On November
20, 1949, Clara was united in marriage to Justin Ones at St.
John's Lutheran by Pastor Fred Ide. They were blessed with
two sons, Jerry and Laird. After her marriage, she became a
member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Meroa, where she was
active in church women's organizations and Lutheran World
Relief projects. Clara loved crafts, gardening, flowers, and
doing woodworking projects with Justin.
Survivors include her son, Laird Ones of Osage; three
grandchildren, Angie Ones and friend, Daniel Mortensen of
Frederic, Wisconsin, Jessica Tollander and husband, Ryan of
Siren, Wisconsin and Jeremy Ones and wife, Renee of Frederic,
Wisconsin; seven great-grandchildren, Jaryd and Jori Braden,
Macy, Morgan, and Kylie Tollander, Benjamin and Lydia Ones;
two brothers, Lloyd Kroneman of Grafton and Glen Kroneman and
wife, Delores of Carpenter; and sisters-in-law, Twila
Kroneman of Osage and Betty Kroneman of St. Ansgar.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Justin Ones; her son, Jerry Ones; three sisters, Laura
Wilde, Myrtle Miller and Grace Tabbert; and three brothers,
Alvin Kroneman, George Kroneman and Rueben Kroneman.
Funeral arrangements were made by
the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home,
Osage.
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Myrna M. Bissen
January 19, 2009
Myrna Marie Bissen, 85, of Stacyville, Iowa, died on
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at the St. Mary's Hospital in
Rochester, Minnesota.
The Funeral was held at
10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 17, at the St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minnesota. Burial was
in the St. John's Cemetery. A wake service was held at the
St. John's Church Hall on Friday, January 16, from 4-8:00
p.m. with the rosary at 4:30 p.m.
Myrna Elliott, was born to
Mary Isabelle (Elgas) and Perry Arbor Elliott on April 8,
1923 in New Haven, Iowa. After attending school in
Stacyville, she married Fred Bissen on June 23, 1942. They
made their home on the Bissen family farm near Johnsburg,
Minnesota. Myrna was a homemaker and a wonderful mother to
their twelve children.
She enjoyed sewing, quilt
making, oil painting and gardening. Her love of flowers
brought joy to many as she surrounded their retirement home
in Stacyville with beautiful baskets and beds of flowers.
She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Myrna was a member of the Christian
Mothers, Catholic Aid Association and the Legion Auxiliary.
She was also a Gold Star Mother.
She is survived by her
husband of 66 years, Fred; four sons, Jim (Becky) Bissen of
Rose Creek, Minnesota, Dale (Sandy) Bissen of Adams,
Minnesota, Russ (Mary) Bissen and Larry (Barb) Bissen, both
of Stacyville, Iowa; seven daughters, Joyce (Ed)
Kreidermacher of Altura, Minnesota, June Bissen of Jupiter,
Florida, Shirley Bissen (Peter Lukasiewicz) of St. Louis,
Missouri, Elly Bissen (Curt Anderson) of Santa Barbara,
California, Emily (Dean) Kiefer of Adams, Minnesota, Rosalie
(Bob) Kipling of Omaha, Nebraska and Mary Bissen of
Windermere, Florida; 34 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; her siblings, Orian Brown of
Genoa City, Wisconsin, Doris Douty, Carol Vogel and Dean
(Virginia) Elliott, all of Adams, Minnesota, John (Theresa)
Elliott of Altura, Minnesota and Isabelle Mullenbach of
Johnsburg, Minnesota.
Myrna was preceded in
death by her son, Howard who died in Vietnam; her sister,
Pauline Blaser; and her granddaughter, Annette daughter of
Jim and Becky Bissen.
The Adams Funeral Home was
in charge of the arrangements.
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Mark Edward
Jorgensen
January 19, 2009
St. Ansgar, Iowa-Mark Edward Jorgensen, 32, of St. Ansgar,
found peace on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
Funeral services were held
at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, at the First Lutheran Church, St.
Ansgar, with Pastor Robert Porisch officiating. Burial was
in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7:00 p.m.,
on Friday, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St.
Ansgar.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be directed to the St. Ansgar State Bank or
the family, to set up a trust fund for his daughters'
college education.
Mark attended the St.
Ansgar Community Schools graduating in 1994. While in
school, Mark enjoyed participating in football. For most of
his adult life, Mark worked on the family farm and at the
family business. His free time was spent with his friends
and family snowmobiling, riding motorcycle, camping, and
shooting pool. He treasured all the time he was able to
spend with his daughters.
Left to cherish his memory
are his beautiful daughters, Jenna and Taylor Jorgensen of
Northwood; his parents, Dwight and Janet Jorgensen of St.
Ansgar; brothers, Dwight Jr. and special friend, Shallon of
St. Ansgar, Michael and wife, Kim of Faribault; sister, Jill
and husband, Dale Goodale of Osage; grandparents, Duane and
Janice Jorgensen and Evangeline Landherr; nephews and
nieces, Derek, Daria, Kyle, Kullen, Kiara, Kaleah, Lillie,
Leah, Destinee and Tyler; and many aunts, uncles, cousins
and countless friends.
He was preceded in death
by his maternal grandfather, Wilmer Landherr.
The Schroeder & Sites
Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lloyd Jellum
January 19, 2009
Lloyd Jellum, age 89, of Osage, died on Sunday, January 18,
2009, at the Osage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in
Osage.
Memorial services will be
held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 24, at the Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson
and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage
Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship
following services at the church.
Lloyd was born on December
23, 1919 in Osage, the son of Gunder and Hilda (Thoresen)
Jellum. He attended school in Osage and graduated from the
Osage High School. In February, 1944, Lloyd enlisted in the
United States Army, serving in Germany during World War II.
He was captured and was a prisoner of war in Germany. After
returning to Iowa, he attended the St. Olaf College and
Luther College, where he received his bachelor's degree.
Lloyd later received his master's degree from the University
of Minnesota and subsequently received his C.L.U. degree.
On June 28, 1947, Lloyd
was united in marriage to Inez Skogsmark in Decorah. They
made their home in Tacoma, Washington, where Lloyd worked as
a broker for Lutheran Brotherhood and then later as an
administrator for the Seattle Public Library. Lloyd and Inez
had two sons, Mark and Eric. Inez died on January 4, 1996
and Lloyd returned to his hometown of Osage in 1997. Lloyd
later married Helen Skogsmark.
Lloyd was a charter member
of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Washington, a
life member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War and a
lifetime member of both the American Legion and V. F. W.
Lloyd is survived by his
wife, Helen Jellum of Osage; his two sons, Mark (Christine)
Jellum of Osage and Eric (Annette) Jellum of Osage;
grandchildren, Trula Schafer of Edmonds, Washington, Jeff
(Katie) Schafer and their sons, Samuel and Joseph of Cedar
Rapids, Joshua Schafer of Kent, Washington; sister-in-law,
Eileen Gerwick of California; first cousin, Leonard Thoresen
of Osage; four nieces, Loras Mae Goddard, Paula Jellum,
Dixie Jellum and Sandra Conrow; and nephew, Eddie Jellum.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; first wife, Inez, two brothers, Edwin and
Harold Jellum; two sisters, Evelyn Haskell and Vera Hickey;
and a nephew, Ronald Jellum.
Funeral arrangements were
made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
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Evelyn M. Jensen
January 19, 2009
Little Cedar, Iowa-Evelyn Marie Jensen, 97, of Little Cedar
and formerly of St. Ansgar, died peacefully on Sunday,
January 18, 2009, at home with her family at her side.
Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 21, at the First
Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Robert Porisch
officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at
the church.
Evelyn Marie Bente Jensen,
was born on December 26, 1911 in Elkader, Iowa, the youngest
daughter of Louis and Ida Bente. Evelyn graduated from the
Elkader High School in 1929 and went on to obtain her
teaching certificate from Cedar Falls. After teaching for a
few years Evelyn obtained a teaching job in Mitchell, Iowa.
It was in Mitchell at a dance that she met her husband, Art.
Art and Evelyn were married on May 25, 1941 at the Osage
Lutheran Church. On March 19, 1946, they were blessed with
their daughter, Ruth. Evelyn then spent the next years
raising her daughter and working alongside her husband on
their farm and helping with the Pioneer Seed business.
Evelyn was always very
active in her church, loved taking care of her
grandchildren, traveling and spending time with friends and
family.
Evelyn is survived by her
husband, Art; daughter, Ruth Low and her husband, David;
grandson, Kim Schwab and Beth; granddaughters, Kelly McPhail
and Brian, Angie Atwell and Todd, Kerry Randall, Dan Low and
Ron, Laurel Feldt and Spencer and Kari Low;
great-grandchildren, Kasey, Arthur, Adam, Megan, Abbey,
Luke, Joshua, Tyler, Taylor, Turner, Sawyer, Molly, Katey,
Nathan, Justin, Gabe, Jack and Morgan; and
great-great-grandchildren, Damien, Ava and Harley.
Evelyn was preceded in
death by her parents; brother and sisters; son-in-law, Dean
Loney; and grandson, Dan Loney.
The Schroeder & Sites
Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Carol Evelyn
Herrick
January 19, 2009
Carol Evelyn Herrick, age 85, of Osage, passed away on
Sunday, January 18, 2009, at the Mitchell County Regional
Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage, surrounded by her
family.
A Celebration of Life will
be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 21, at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Roy Ott
officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at
the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Carol was born on October
24, 1923 at Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Orville J. and
Ethel (Conner) Barrett. She attended school in Orchard.
Carol was united in marriage to George Herrick in 1942 at
Bethany, Missouri. To this union three children were born,
Sharon, Sylvia and Jerry. They later divorced. Carol
continued to live on the family farm near Rudd until 1999,
when she moved to Osage.
Carol enjoyed cooking,
baking, collecting recipes, gardening and taking care of
animals, large and small. She especially enjoyed spending
time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Carol is survived by a
daughter, Sylvia Krahenbuhl of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; a
son, Jerry (Sandy) Herrick of Osage; four grandchildren,
Shawn (Dean) Sorenson, Staci Herrick, Chad (Brenda)
Krahenbuhl, Jason (Becky) Herrick; nine great-grandchildren,
Brandy Sorenson, Samantha Krahenbuhl, Shawnda Sorenson,
Jesse Sorenson, Jeremy Sorenson, Michael Krahenbuhl, Paige
Krahenbuhl, Brooke Krahenbuhl, KaRena Herrick; two
great-great-grandchildren, Kaydn Sorenson and Alexia Clark;
a first cousin, Lola Nelson of Osage; and her cat, Kitty.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; and an infant daughter, Sharon.
Funeral arrangements were
made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
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Eldon Hungerford
January 22, 2009
James Eldon Hungerford, age 85, of Osage, died on Wednesday,
January 21, 2009, at the Mitchell County Regional Health
Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 24, at the First
United Methodist Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson
and Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in the
Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday,
at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will
continue one hour before the services at the church.
He was born on April 28,
1923, to James L. and Bernice (Knowles) Hungerford on the
family farm north of Manly, Iowa. He was baptized and
confirmed at the Bethel Evangelical Church in Manly. Eldon
graduated from the Manly High School in 1942. He attended
Iowa State University and also worked at the Manly Creamery
before being inducted into the U.S. Navy in 1944. He was
stationed at Great Lakes and also the U. S. Naval Base at
North Island, San Diego, California. Eldon was honorably
discharged on July 3, 1946. On September 12, 1946, he was
married to Kathryn Marie Raecker at the Salem Evangelical
Church at Meservey, Iowa. He farmed the family farm near
Manly for five years before moving to their farm north of
Osage in 1951. They continued to live there until moving to
their new home in Osage in 1990.
They enjoyed spending
twenty winters near McAllen, Texas. Eldon was a member of
the First United Methodist Church in Osage, holding many
offices. He was also a Farm Bureau member, charter member of
the Cedar Valley Engine Club, and a member of Cedar Valley
Memories. His enjoyment of antique engines and tractors
continued through his retirement years.
Survivors include his wife
of 62 years, Kathryn Hungerford of Osage; six children,
Cheryl (Gene Pitzen) Renwick of Stacyville, Brenda Miller of
Nora Springs, Debra (Keith) Bauer of Floyd, Susan (Scott)
Engelhardt of Osage, Bruce (Tammy) Hungerford of Osage and
Mark (Michelle) Hungerford of San Antonio, Texas; twelve
grandchildren, Amy and Dan Renwick, Timothy Miller, Julie
and Brian Bauer, Luke and Amber Gast, Joseph, Holli and
Jonathan Hungerford, Melody and Kayla Carlton; a brother,
Walter Hungerford of Cedar Falls; a sister, Inez Sparby of
San Antonio, Texas; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; a brother, Neil Hungerford; and a
son-in-law, David Miller.
Funeral arrangements were
made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
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Carmilla Wallace
January 27, 2009
Carmilla Wallace, age 76, of Osage and
formerly of Orange County, California, died on Sunday,
January 25, 2009, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
According to her wishes,
her body was cremated. Funeral services will be held at a
later date in California.
Carmilla
was born on October 17, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the
daughter of Christian and Valentine (Goll) Krogh. She
married Harold Parks and James R. Wallace. Carmilla moved
from California to Iowa to be near her family.
Carmilla
is survived by her son, Stephen (Bonnie) Parks of Osage; two
grand-daughters, Heather Parks and Kaylyn Parks of Osage; a
brother, Chris (Irene) Krogh of Memphis, Tennessee; three
nieces, Heidi Mitchell, Christina Brady and Kathryn
Browning; and two nephews, David Browning and Jonathan
Browning. She is also survived by cousins in Iowa City.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband, Harold Parks and husband, James
Wallace; and sister and brother-in-law, Noel and John
Browning.
The Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Stacy Sansgard
February 3, 2009
Stacy Sansgard, 36, of Cresco, formerly of Charles City,
passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at the Regional
Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.
Funeral services were held
on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m., at the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City, with Rev. Dennis
Niezwaag officiating. Visitation was held from 4-8:00 p.m.,
at the Fullerton Funeral Home, Charles City, on Friday,
January 30 and again at the church one hour prior to the
services.
Stacy was born on December
15, 1972 in Osage, the son of Clair and Audrey (Finlayson)
Sansgard. He grew up in the Charles City area, graduating
from the Charles City High School. He was united in marriage
to Melissa Funte and from this union, four children were
born, Cheyenne Breanna (13), Levi John (who passed in
infancy), Charity Gale (8) and Ivan George (5). Stacy lived
and worked in Osage for several years. It was there that he
was united in marriage to Erin Toppin on October 13, 2007,
at the United Church of Christ. They had recently moved to
Cresco where he was employed as a welder for Aluma-Line.
Stacy enjoyed many
hobbies. He loved hunting with his dad, swimming and his
Harley Davidson. He always had a love for animals, including
his horse and dogs. Most of all, he cherished his family and
made sure they were taken care of. His sense of humor and
his bear hugs will be missed by all.
Those left to honor his
memory include his wife, Erin; his children; his parents;
sister, Angela (Troy) Eads of Houston, Texas; nephews,
Nicholas and Alix; grandparents, Ivan and Evelyn Sansgard;
godparents, Miriam and Paul Boettcher and David and Miriam
Finlayson; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his maternal grandparents and son.
The Fullerton-Hage Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, was in charge of
the arrangements.
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Carolyn A. Hegland
February 3, 2009
Carolyn A. Hegland, age 70, of Osage, died on Friday January
30, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics,
in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, February 4, at the Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson
and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant
Hill Cemetery in Aurelia, Iowa. Visitation is from 5-7:00
p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home and
will continue one hour before the services at the church.
Carolyn was born on
October 13, 1938 in Waverly, the daughter of Oscar and
Rosina (Pierce) Grapp. She was adopted and raised by her
aunt, Edna E. Pierce in Waterloo, where she attended school
and graduated from the West High School in 1957. She
attended the University of Iowa School of Nursing and became
a LPN in 1958. Carolyn was united in marriage to Duane W.
Otto on June 9, 1961 in Waterloo. They moved to Aurelia,
Iowa, where he died in 1974. Carolyn was united in marriage
to Glenn Hegland on July 22, 1979 in Mason City. They made
their home in Osage where Glenn died in 2004.
She was a member of the
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, where she held many local, district
and state offices. Carolyn was an active member of the Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. She enjoyed quilting and
spending time with her grandchildren.
Carolyn is survived by her
two daughters, DeAnn Malfero of Des Moines and JoDee Otto of
Orchard; her two sons, Dr. Michael Otto, D.D.S. of Mason
City and Jeffery Otto; her daughter-in-law, Karen Oldenberg
of Austin, Minnesota; 10 Grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; three sisters, Lavern (Pete) Smith of
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Audrey (Ross) Sinkey of
Albuquerque, New Mexico and Darlys Voshell of Waterloo; and
one brother, John (Eleanor) Grapp of Albuquerque, New
Mexico.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; her adoptive mother, Edna; two husbands; a
sister, Donna; and a brother, William.
The Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy Heffron Lines
February 3, 2009
Dorothy Heffron Lines, age 81, of Osage, died on Friday,
January 30, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in
Mason City, of a stroke.
A celebration of life for
Dorothy was held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 3,
2009, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with
Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Osage
Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday, at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Dorothy was born on June
11, 1927 in Charles City, the daughter of Frank and Thelma
(Hanson) Paulus. She attended school in Charles City and
worked at National Tea until her marriage to Dean Heffron on
June 19, 1946. They made their home in Osage, until Dean's
death in 1983. Dorothy worked as office manager for the
Co-op Oil Company in Osage for 30 years, and after her
retirement did part time bookkeeping for B&J Auto in Mason
City. Dorothy was united in marriage to Maurice Lines on
September 27, 1985. They lived in Marble Rock until
Maurice's death in 2004.
Dorothy returned to Osage
in 2005. She loved to sew, do needlepoint, baking,
gardening, canning and working at the Osage Food Bank. Many
of us will miss her treats.
Dorothy is survived by
daughters, Deb Jacobs, Cherie (James "Red") Merritt and
Julie (Larry) Ackley, all of Osage; grandchildren, Todd
Krones, Christy and Josh Willis, Shawn and Alison Newhouse,
Trisha and Jayme Sedars, Eric and Andrew Young, Savanna and
Kevin Lane; great-grandchildren, Brooke and Brady Willis,
Payton and Cole Newhouse, Micah and Taylor Sedars and Lorali
and Colin Lane; and several other family and friends.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husbands; daughter, Kathy McCready; brother,
Donald Paulus; sister, Eileen and husband, Emil Zimmerman;
niece, Janet Trainer; nephew, Mike Paulus; and son-in-law,
Charles Jacobs.
The Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Arthur Duane Jensen
February 3, 2009
Arthur Duane Jensen, 92, of Little Cedar and formerly of St.
Ansgar, died on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at his home.
Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 4, at the First
Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Robert Porisch
officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the
church.
Arthur Duane Jensen, was
born on February 16, 1916, to Marion and Cecelia (Hansen)
Jensen on the family farm in Mitchell County. He was
baptized on June 25, 1916 at the St. Ansgar M.E. Church. He
graduated from High School on May 29, 1936 from St. Ansgar.
On May 25, 1941, he married Evelyn Bente. They had one
child, Ruth.
Arthur and Evelyn farmed
for many years until retirement to St. Ansgar. Arthur also
sold Pioneer Seed Corn for 35 years. In retirement he
enjoyed his hobby of woodworking and playing cribbage with
his friends.
Survivors include his
daughter, Ruth Low and David; grandchildren, Kim Schwab and
Beth, Kelly McPhail and Brian, Angela Atwell and Todd, Kerry
Randall, Dan Low and Ron, Laurel Feldt and Spencer, Kari
Low; great-grandchildren include Kasey Schwab, Arthur Duane
Schwab, Luke, Joshua and Tyler Scheer, Taylor, Turner and
Sawyer Atwell, Molly and Katey Randall, Adam, Maegan and
Abby Boggs, Nathan and Justin Loney, Gabe, Jack and Morgan
Feldt; great-great-grandchildren, Damien, Ava and Harley;
brother, Clarence Jensen and wife, Wilma; and many nieces
and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in
death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; brothers, Orlo, Merle
and Harold; sisters, Helene, Maureen and Edna; son-in-law,
Dean Loney; and grandson, Dan Loney.
The Schroeder & Sites
Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
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