Dale E. Goodale

March 4, 2011

Dale E. Goodale, age 72, of Osage, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 5, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Dale was born on October 14, 1938 at Colwell, Iowa, the son of Burl and Lillian (Wagner) Goodale. He attended country school and graduated from high school in New Haven. Dale was united in marriage to Gertie Orvedal on January 6, 1968, at the St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven. They made their home in Brownsville, where Dale farmed and raised dogs. Dale loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and extended family.

Dale is survived by his wife, Gertie Goodale of Osage; five children, Daisy Huffman (friend, Scott Bell) of Garner and children, Josh and Aleesa Huffman, Kenny and Allison Bell; Dale (Jill) Goodale of Osage and children, Destinee and Tyler Goodale; Dawn (Mike) Adams of Osage and children, Trisha and Nathen Adams; Dana (Earl) Kiefer of Marble Rock and children, Nicole and Noah Kiefer; David (Tami) Goodale of Osage and children, Chloe and Justin Goodale; five brothers and sisters, Kenneth Goodale of Osage, Viola (Matt "Junior") Klassen of Adams, Minnesota, Arlene (Curt) Fox of Elma, Dean (Joan) Goodale of Plymouth, Irene (Chuck) Johnson of Cedar Rapids; two sisters-in-law, Veronica Goodale of Manly and Marlene Goodale of Little Cedar; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Vernon Goodale; a nephew, Bob Goodale; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Goodale.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Alvina Bruggeman

March 4, 2011

Alvina Bruggeman, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 5, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Burial was in the St. Peter Cemetery, Toeterville. Visitation was one hour prior to the services at the church.

Alvina LaVonne Adams, was born on July 4, 1919 in Mitchell County, Iowa, to Leo and Julia (Gartner) Adams. On February 26, 1938, she married Clarence Bruggeman. They farmed one mile east of Toeterville and then moved one mile north of Toeterville. In 1945, they purchased a farm two miles north of Toeterville and lived there until 1971, then built a home in St. Ansgar.

She became a resident at the Good Samaritan Care Center in St. Ansgar on December 30, 2010 and really enjoyed and appreciated the loving care she received.

She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church. She enjoyed being a member of Ladies Aid, cutting bars for Fish Fry, cutting pies for Memorial Day dinner, gardening and canning, rummage sales at Eldon and Anita's home, visiting with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Alvina and Clarence spent many enjoyable hours making windmills and many other woodcrafts.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence and parents.

Alvina is survived by her children, Lorraine (Leo) Kofoot, Eldon (Anita) Bruggeman, Donna (Paul) Finstuen; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Maxine Bruggeman. She also enjoyed her step-brothers and sisters.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of the arrangements.

Colonel Sydney J. "Sid" Wilkins

March 9, 2011

Colonel Sydney J. "Sid" Wilkins, 75, of Nora Springs and formerly of Harpers Ferry, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

A funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse as officiant. Visitation was held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Sid's name.

Sydney John Wilkin, III was born on February 9, 1936 on a farm near Nora Springs, to Sydney J. Wilkins, II and Engel (Rieman) Wilkins. He attended school in the Nora Springs School System and graduated amongst the class of 1954. Following high school Sid attended Auctioneering College. For many years Sid farmed and worked as an auctioneer. He was very involved in swap meets and was well known for founding and coordinating Sportsman's Exchange since around 1956, an annual swap meet held near Osage.

In his earlier years Sid enjoyed trail riding, bowling and raising horses. For many summers he also set up and operated the Nora Springs Roller Rink. Sid always had a passion for coon hunting and was one of the founding members of the Iowa State Coon Hunters Association. He also liked fishing, canoeing and camping; he was also an excellent dog trainer. Sid will be greatly missed by his many hunting companions.

Those grateful in sharing in Sid's life are his brother-in-law, William Ingersolln of Grinell; sister-in-law, Alice Wilkins of Nora Springs; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Preceding Sid in death were his parents; and siblings, Verniece Wilkins, Verdean Ingersolln, Lorain "Bud" (Margaret) Wilkins, Alva Wilkins, Harold Wilkins and (Jan) Wilkins.

The Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, was in charge of the arrangements.

Sharon Cimmiyotti

March 9, 2011

The Lord took our angel Sharon Cimmiyotti, age 67, to Heaven on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospice Center, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 10, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Rev. John Moser and Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Sharon was born on October19, 1943 in Austin, Minnesota, to Glenn and Ruth (Heydt) Lowe. She graduated from the Rose Creek High School in 1961. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gordy Cimmiyotti on August 5, 1961 in Tijuana, Mexico. They enjoyed 49 ½ years of marriage. She spent over 40 years working hand in hand building their business, Gordy's Repair and Implement in Stacyville.

She enjoyed traveling, camping, biking, racing and going to casinos. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and being "Mom" to all of her camping friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Don "Red" Lowe and sister-in-law, Mary Lowe.

Survivors include her husband, Gordy; children, Glenn Cimmiyotti and wife, Lori of Stacyville, Corky Follmuth and husband, Steve of Stacyville, Nita Hinrickson and husband, Al of Pocahontas and Justin Cimmiyotti and wife, Angela of Osage; 13 grandchildren, Amber, Kayla, Cari, Garrett, Jennifer, Mackenzie, Logan, Dillon, Alicia, Josh, Jacob, Jordyn and Maggie; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; special friend, Judy Hage; amd three brothers and one sister.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, for lung cancer research.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald E. Schulz

March 9, 2011

Ronald Eugene Schulz, age 73, of Osage, died on Monday, March 7, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, March 11, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with grandson Joshua Schulz officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

Ronald was born on December 11, 1937 in Mitchell, the son of Harold and Esther (Baker) Schulz. Ronald married Marjorie Lassahn on October 9, 1955 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home around the Osage area. Ronald worked for the Smolik Brothers on their steam engines in his younger years. He enjoyed farming and watching football and basketball.

Ronald is survived by two daughters, Jean (Les) Perry of Riceville and MayBelle (Rick) Brockney of Riceville; a son, Kenneth Schulz of New Port Richey, Florida; 13 grandchildren, Aimee Krebsbach, Aaron Perry, RoAnn Perry, Michelle (Lance) Bushbaum, Amanda Brockney, David Brockney, Adam (Terri) Schulz, Joshua I. (Jessica) Schulz, Matthew (Candace) Schulz, Autumn (Jason) Weitzel, Megan Schulz, Samantha Schulz and Dakota Schulz; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Cabral of Napa, California and Patricia (Bill) Moore of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and a brother, Terry (Linda) Schulz of Osage.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marjorie in 2007; his son, Ricky Schulz; three grandchildren, Pacer, Aaron and Naomi Power; and a niece, Laurie Angell.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Forrest "Forky" Ellison

March 9, 2011

Forrest Ellison, age 89, of Osage, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 12, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, with Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery in Little Cedar. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home and will continue one hour before the services at the Faith Lutheran Home.

Forrest was born on April 3, 1921 in Marathon, Iowa, the son of Charles and Laura (Bond) Ellison. He graduated from the Little Cedar High School in 1939. Forrest married his wife of 69 years, Virginia Young on March 8, 1942 at the Little Cedar Baptist Church. He farmed for 50 years and was a Pioneer seed salesman.

Forrest was a member of the Little Cedar Baptist Church. Forky served on the boards of the Little Cedar School, Osage Community High School, Little Cedar Creamery, Little Cedar Elevator and the Liberty Cemetery Board in Little Cedar. Forrest and Virginia enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and in earlier years, traveling with the Pioneer salesmen and their wives.

Forrest is survived by his wife, Virginia of Osage; daughter, Sheila O'Shea of Moline, Illinois; grandchildren, John Thomas O'Shea of Moline, Illinois, Erin O'Shea of Chicago, Illinois and Jeffrey (Skeeter) Ellison of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gordon, Howard and Marvin Ellison; and his son, Charles.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Wilhelmina "Minnie" Penney

March 16, 2011

Wilhelmina "Minnie" Arndt Penney, age 93, of Osage, died on Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 16, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery at Little Cedar. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m., before the services at the church. The family requests that memorials be given to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Minnie was born on December 9, 1917 near Riceville, the daughter of Adolph and Mary (Hohn) Arndt. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. Minnie was united in marriage to Howard Penney on July 26, 1943, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. While Howard was still in the armed services, Minnie worked at Rath in Waterloo. In 1945, they started farming together near Little Cedar. Minnie was a good wife and partner to Howard. She was also the cook at the Little Cedar Gun Club. Howard and Minnie moved to Osage in 1993. In 2003, she became a resident of the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Minnie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Howard Penney of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; her four brothers, Arthur, Albert, Walter and Edward Arndt; her four sisters, Gertrude Rieken, Eda Rieken, Martha Timmermann and Hedwig Fouts.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard R. Sonberg

March 23, 2011

Richard R. Sonberg, age 77, of Osage, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Faith Home in Osage. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser and Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Following the Funeral Mass, cremation took place with inurnment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-7:30 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, with a scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation continued on Saturday until 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home.

Richard was born on August 12, 1933, on the family farm near St. Ansgar, the son of Ralph and Vera (Tesch) Sonberg. He graduated from the St. Ansgar High School in 1951. Richard attended the Wisconsin Technical School in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Annette Michels on November 24, 1953, at the Sacred Heart Church in Osage. Richard farmed and also operated a construction company.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Richard enjoyed outdoor life, dancing at polka fests in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Texas, playing cards, working in his shop, gardening and assisting with the children's farming operations.

Richard is survived by his wife, Annette Sonberg of Osage; his children, James (Donna) Sonberg of Osage, Ron (Sherri) Sonberg of Charles City, Jean (Ron) Valasek of Osage, Larry (Sheila) Sonberg of Morrison, Illinois and Connie (Vince) Morische of Osage; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Vance of Osage, Marie Mullenbach of Tucson, Arizona and Alice Chezik of Osage; and one brother, Clifton (Eileen) Sonberg of Tucson, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Adrian Sonberg.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Eilene M. Morische

March 23, 2011

Eilene M. Morische, age 84, of Rudd, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2011, at the Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 22, at the St. John's Lutheran Church south of Osage, with Pastor Byron Northwick officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Eilene was born on December 19, 1926 in Osage, the daughter of John and Emilie (Troge) Muller. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Cedar Township. Eilene attended the Dudley rural school and graduated from the Osage High School in 1945. On November 25, 1956, she married Vern Morische at the St. John's Lutheran Church. Eilene was employed at Home Trust and Savings Bank for 12 years.

She was a member of the LWML at St. John's and taught Sunday School for many years. Eilene enjoyed her family, gardening and flowers, and helping Vern on the farm.

Eilene is survived by her husband, Vern Morische of Rudd; her children, Karen (Walter) Cheeseman of Grundy Center, Marilyn (Leon) Fahrmann of Alexander and John (Julie) Morische of Rudd; 11 grandchildren, Ryan (Lacey) Cheeseman, Brent Cheeseman, Emily Cheeseman, Jennifer Fahrmann, Garrett (Natalie) Fahrmann, Carrie Fahrmann, Rebecca Fahrmann, Benjamin Fahrmann, Bethany Morische, Kimberly Morische, and Jeffrey Morische; and four great-grandchildren, Cael, Blake and Maegan Cheeseman and Riley Fahrmann.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Lloyd, Eldred and Theodore Muller; and two sisters, Leona Muller and Lorene Brand.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Patrick Barrett

March 23, 2011

Patrick "Pat" W. Barrett, 57, of Mitchell, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2011, from an apparent heart attack while trucking in South Texas. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell, with military honors at the grave by the Osage V.F.W. Post 7920.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Frances Lucille Christiansen

March 23, 2011

Frances Lucille Christiansen, 88, formerly of St. Ansgar, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Windhaven Assisted Living in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Frances was born on August 13, 1922, on the Hofler Century Farm northeast of Nora Springs, Iowa, to Edward and Grace (Forbes) Hofler. She attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from the Nora Springs High School. She furthered her education at Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls. Frances then taught country school at Prairie Center until the time of her marriage to Larry Christiansen in June of 1944. They lived on various naval bases during WW II and returned to start farming in Mitchell County.

Frances enjoyed serving as a Sunday School teacher, 4-H Leader, President of the Ladies Aid, church circle and various other community services. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on May 26, 1957.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Christiansen; parents, Edward and Grace Hofler; and sister, Marcella Howe.

Frances is survived by two daughters, Janice (Richard) Stanco of Brookfield, Connecticut and Shirley Fossey of Waterloo, Iowa; three grandsons, Todd (Marissa) Fossey of Plymouth, Minnesota, Ben (Melissa) Fossey of Minnetonka, Minnesota and Tim (Amy) Fossey of Otsego, Minnesota; two step-grandchildren, Steve (Barbara) Stanco of Danbury, Connecticut and Suzanne (Fraser) Payne of Hiawassee, Georgia; four great-grandchildren, Robyn Stanco, Rowan and Addison Fossey and Mason Fossey; and three sisters, Patricia Little, Aline Sutton and Anita Gerk. 

Memorial donations may be directed to the First Lutheran Church, Cedar Valley Hospice and Windhaven Assisted Living where Frances recently made her home in Cedar Falls.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of the arrangements.

Homer M. "Mac" McIntire, Jr.

March 30, 2011

Homer M. "Mac" McIntire, Jr., age 86, of Waseca, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Waseca Medical Center.

A funeral mass was held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 26, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca, with Rev. Marty Schaefer officiating. Interment followed in the Woodville Cemetery in Waseca.

Born in Waseca on November 21, 1924, Homer was the son of Dr. Homer Sr. and Eileen (Mathews) McIntire. He attended school at Sacred Heart for eleven years before graduating from the St. Thomas Academy. Homer served overseas with the United States Army from 1944 until 1946. Upon his return home, he attended and graduated from St. Thomas College in 1948 with a B.S. Degree in Biology. On June 16, 1950, Homer was married to Elizabeth "Betty" Glennon in Miller, South Dakota. Elizabeth and Homer had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

He graduated from the University of Iowa, College of Pharmacy in 1952. Homer was a pharmacist for forty years and had been employed at the Frank Street Pharmacy in Council Bluffs, IA, Gregor Prescription Shop in Marshalltown, IA and Osage Drug in Osage, IA. In 1961, Homer and his wife opened the McIntire Drug Store in Waseca. They continued to operate the store until merging with Snyder Drug (became Thrifty White Drug) in Waseca in 1985. Following his retirement, Homer worked part-time at Thrifty White Drug in Waseca for another seven years.

He was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a fifty year member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Waseca VFW and American Legion, Waseca Lion's Club, Waseca Lakeside Club and a founding member of the Waseca Rotary Club. He enjoyed harness horse racing and traveling with his family.

Homer is survived by his wife, Betty of Waseca; four children, Homer "Marty" (Becky) McIntire III of Greendale, Wisconsin, Nancy (David LaMotte) McIntire of Eagan, John (Ann) McIntire of Chanhassen and Betsy McIntire of Owatonna; one daughter-in-law, Joan McIntire; nine grandchildren, Bradley McIntire, Brian McIntire and fiancé Natalie Unger, Kimberly McIntire, Craig McIntire, Katie LaMotte, James LaMotte, Josh LaMotte, Eileen McIntire and Mary McIntire; cousins, Isabel Mong, John Cummings and Peter Madel and their families; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; one son, Robert McIntire; one granddaughter, Kelly McIntire; one sister, Kathleen Jungman; and one brother, John Dyer McIntire.

The Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca, was in charge of the arrangements.

Gladys Jacobus

April 6, 2011

Gladys J. Jacobus, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 2, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville, Iowa. Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiated. 

She was the oldest of five children, born to Stephen and Ellen (Fox) Wagner on a farm southeast of New Haven, Iowa on July 6, 1912. Gladys attended the New Haven Academy two years, then her family bought a farm south of Riceville, where they moved and she attended the Mitchell and Howard County Schools. After she was out of school she cared for her grandparents, the Chris Foxe's making her home with them for 2 years. Gladys also worked for several families in and around Riceville. On October 10, 1936, she was united in marriage to William Greeley. To this union three sons were born, namely, James, John and Richard. The Greeley family farmed around Riceville and McIntire. After her children were well along in school she worked at the Silver Grill, Dvorak Snack Bar, Riceville Hospital and retired from Murphy's Bar and Grill on December 29, 1979 after working there for 14 years.

Gladys and William moved to Riceville in 1967 and on November 16, 1974 William passed away very suddenly. On August 9, 1975, Gladys was married to Ray Jacobus making their home in Riceville. Ray passed away on September 30, 1991 and Gladys continued to live in their home.

Gladys enjoyed her home and loved to cook, bake, crochet and playing cards with her many friends. She also spent a lot of her time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She leaves to mourn her loss, John and Bev Greeley and family and Richard and Dawn Greeley and family; one brother, Glenn Wagner; two sisters-in-law, Donna Wagner and Eugenia Wagner; and a large number of cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by one son, James; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Agnes (Edmund) Anderson; and two brothers, Leonard and Robert Wagner.

Thomas L. Place, M.D.

March 30, 2011

Thomas L. Place, M.D., age 80, of Osage, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home near Osage. According to Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Tom was born on April 27, 1930 in Janesville, Iowa, the son of Earl and Hazel (Hanawalt) Place. He grew up on rented farms in Bremer and Butler Counties. He graduated from the Shell Rock High School in 1947 and from Iowa State Teacher's College (now UNI) in 1953 with a Bachelor's Degree and in 1956 with a Master's Degree. After graduation, he taught high school science at Humboldt, Davenport and Vinton. Tom married Beverly Miller, a registered nurse, in 1950, in Waterloo and had three children, Sonja, Scott and Mark.

In 1964, he received an M.D. Degree from the University of Iowa. After completing a rotating internship at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines, he came to Osage on July 1, 1965 and joined Doctors Eiel, Spencer, Isham and Crossley at the Osage Medical Group. A significant factor in choosing Osage was the hospital. Mitchell County Memorial Hospital had an excellent reputation at that time. Through the years, other doctors came to join the group, including Dr. Boeke, who he had known while in Davenport where they were neighbors. Dr. Place said, "Although I had other opportunities through the years, I never seriously considered leaving Osage. My years of practice here were very rewarding." Tom enjoyed golf and sailing.

Tom is survived by Beverly Miller Place of Osage; his children, Sonja (Darryl) Linzy of Tidewater, Oregon, M. Scott (Deb) Place of Vancouver, Washington and Mark A. (Janet) Place of Minneapolis, Minnesota;  six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Elliott of Waverly,  Delores (Robert) Kraai of Vancouver, Washington and Dianne Nagen (special friend, Gordon Carolus) of Waverly; a brother, Don (Barbara) Place of Gresham, Oregon; a special aunt, Verna Place of Janesville; a special cousin, Helen Gallup of Fairbank; and his dog, Kattie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Raymond Elliott and Dave Nagen.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Darlene Adams

March 30, 2011

Darlene Adams, age 77, of Osage, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 2, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:30 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m.

Darlene was born on October 3, 1933 in Lowry, Minnesota, the daughter of Clayton and Amanda (Anderson) Anderson. She attended schools in St. Ansgar. On September 17, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald C. Adams in Stacyville. Darlene worked at the Co-op Oil as a bookkeeper and as a seamstress making draperies. She was known for the cakes that she made for all occasions.

Darlene was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Guild. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Darlene enjoyed dancing, playing cards, shopping, cooking and baking, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

Darlene is survived by her three sons, Brian (Jan) Adams of Osage and their children, Roxanne Peoples and her children, Karleena and Eric, Kristi (Doug) Feldman and their children, Liberty and Vinton, Jason (Stacey) Adams and their children, Isabella and Lily, Chad (Jen) Adams; Marty Adams and his fiancée, Karla Hutchins of New Born, Georgia and his children, Jamie and Nicole Adams; Terry (Tonya) Adams of Osage and their children, Madison and Cole; and a brother, Kenneth (Jane) Anderson of Perry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald in 2009; and a son, Scott.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

George J. Parkhrurst

March 31, 2011

Lieutenant Colonel George J. Parkhrurst, USAF Ret., of Osage, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. He was 91 years old. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, April 4, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Anna Blaedel officiating. There will be a flag presentation by the Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be from 1-2:00 p.m. before the services at the funeral home on Monday. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.

George was born on April 6, 1919 in Mitchell, Iowa, the son of George and Agnes (Ross) Parkhurst. He attended Mitchell Schools from grades K-12. He then attended Iowa State University and worked for the Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California, prior to entering Aviation Cadet training in August of 1942. George served in the European Theater during World War II, flying the A-26 attack bomber. Following the war, George returned to Iowa and worked in the Carpenter bank prior to being activated in the Air Force Reserve for combat service in Korea. He remained on active duty with the Air Force until his retirement in 1972, including a tour in Viet Nam in which he completed 100 missions over North Vietnam. His combat decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters.

George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernadine Parkhurst of Osage; two sons, Lt. Col. Allen R. Parkhurst, USMCR Ret. of St. Ansgar and Col. Philip S. Parkhurst, USMC Ret. and his wife, Marilou of Carlsbad, California; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Osie Mae Adrian

April 6, 2011

Osie Mae Adrian, of Baudette, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the Lakewood Health Center. She was 91 years old.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 5, at the Wabanica Lutheran Church, at 10:30 a.m. A public visitation was held at the Helgeson Funeral Chapel in Baudette, on Monday, April 4, from 5-7:00 p.m. and also one hour prior to the funeral at the church. 

Osie Mae Adrian, was born on May 18, 1919 in Newburgh Township, near Carpenter, Iowa, to Lisetta (Klienwort) and Ernest Hollatz. She graduated from the Carpenter High School In 1936. Osie married Virgil Adrian in 1940. They lived in Iowa until 1952, when they moved their family to Baudette. They brought carpenters from Iowa to help them build seven cabins on the Rainy River. This was the start of Adrian's Resort in Baudette, Minnesota, which is still owned by the family today. The resort now can house many families in their 21 cabins, lodge, and campground. Adrian's resort was the first in Baudette to offer ice fishing packages.

Osie loved nature, the outdoors, and ice fishing. She trapped skunks in the early years and had a love for animals. She played cards every day and looked for people to play cards with her. She was very intelligent and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. She always had the coffee pot on for friends and guests. Nobody was a stranger to Osie.

Osie is survived by her children, Faye (Dan) Coughlin of San Antonio, Texas, Judy (David) Duitscher of Anchorage, Alaska, Marlene Adrian of Baudette, Darlene (Jim) Ney of Baudette and Sharon Opp of San Jose, California; grandchildren, Lisa, Lori, Kelly, Denise, Derrick, Debra, Jimmy, Susan, Brian, Cory, Kristie and Eric; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil; her parents, Lisetta and Ernest Hollatz; daughter, Kaye Ann Adrian; son-in-law, Will Opp; sister, Bernice Ehlke; and brother, Ernest Hollatz Jr.