Donald J. Foxen

September 4, 2012

Donald J. Foxen, 76, of New Haven, died on Monday, September 3, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven, with Rev. Steve Garner officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, with military honors at the grave by the Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 8:00 p.m. followed by a scripture wake service.

Donald was born on October 10, 1935 near New Haven, the son of John and Mary Luella (McCann) Foxen. He graduated from the St. Mary’s High School in New Haven. Donald served in the U.S. Army as a medic. After his discharge, he worked as a mechanic and a farmer in the New Haven area. Donald was cared for during his final illness by his sister-in-law, Mary Jane Foxen, and his good friend, Marshall Korte.

Donald is survived by four sisters, Mary Lucena Eden of Titonka, Alice Wilkins of Nora Springs, Delores Hemann of Austin, Minnesota and Mary Coleman of Shawnee, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, John Robert, Francis Joseph and Leo Theodore.

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

Darlene Grace Johnson

September 4, 2012

Darlene Grace Johnson, 82, of rural Lyle, Minnesota, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 9, at 2:00 p.m., at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, with Rev. Ronald Myers officiating. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood and will be one hour prior to the services at the church.

Darlene was born on September 13, 1929 in Osage, to Dennis and Gertrude (Merkel) Schultheis. She graduated from the Austin High School, Austin, Minnesota in 1947. She worked at Hormel at Austin in the payroll department for a total of 33 years. Darlene married DeVerne Johnson on September 28, 1952 in Austin.

Darlene enjoyed quilting, dancing, gardening, traveling and bus trips, spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed the Christmas season and the family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Amelia Grace Young; and brother, Dean Schultheis.

Darlene is survived by her husband, DeVerne of Lyle; three daughters, DeAnn (Roger) Scheffel of Lyle, Denise (Mark) Young of Knoxville, Iowa and Dawn Fenton of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald Schultheis of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Michael B. Malmin

September 11, 2012

Michael B. Malmin, 46, of Osage, died on Friday, September 7, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 16, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Roy Ott officiating. 

Michael was born on September 13, 1965 in Oakland, California, the son of Allen and Lorraine Malmin. Michael worked with his father in construction and at Basic Building Supply. He also had been employed by Fox River Mills and Osage Manufacturing.  Michael was an avid fisherman.

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

Raymond Norby

September 11, 2012

Raymond Charles Norby, 75, of Rudd, died on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 12, at the First United Methodist Church in Rudd, with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse and Pastor Wendy Johannsen officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Ray was born on August 6, 1937 in Mason City, the son of Tillman Johannes and Gea Mabel (Field) Norby. He graduated from the Rudd High School. Ray served his country in the Army Reserves. Ray was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Bromley on April 9, 1961, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage. He was a farmer all of his life.

Ray was a Floyd County Master Pork Producer. He enjoyed farming, John Deere equipment, and camping.

Ray is survived by his wife, Nancy Norby of Rudd; three children, Vicki (Brett) Oetken of Le Mars and children, Sarah, Lindsey and Nathan Oetken, Russell Norby of Rudd, Brenda (Kevin) Sutcliffe of Mason City and children, Kaitlin and Keith Sutcliffe; a brother, John (Bonnie) Norby of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Harold Norby; and an infant grandson, Matthew Oetken.

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

Dorothy Heimendinger

September 11, 2012

Dorothy Heimendinger, 82, of Osage, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 12, at the Orchard Cemetery in Orchard, Iowa, with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Dorothy was born on June 27, 1930 in Clear Lake, the daughter of Lloyd and Ina (Edwards) Miller. She was united in marriage to Orville Heimendinger in May of 1949 in Austin, Minnesota. They farmed south of Osage, where they operated a used farm machinery business and raised horses, mules and donkeys. She was an important part of all aspects of the family business.

Dorothy enjoyed embroidery, going to auctions and garage sales, playing the accordion and surfing the internet. She loved miniature donkeys and her parrot, Maggee.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Lenice (Paul) Menke of Clear Lake, LaDonna (Rodney) Gray of Buffalo Center, Deanna (Dana) Andreasen of Forest City, Ken Heimendinger of Osage and Wanda (John) Stricker of Orchard; 12 grandchildren, Kevin (Shelly) Helmers, Chad (Renee) Helmers, Tammy Helmers, Teresa (Jamie Krull) Gray, Tara (Daren) Gray-Daugaard, Tonya (Tim Mulholland) Gray, Jennifer Raw, Brian (Collette) Andreasen, Heather Burkhardt, Brad Allison, Kaitlyn Stricker and Alicia Stricker; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Dwayne (Ardith) Miller of Charles City; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Willrett of Britt and Pearl Miller of Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orville in 2010; two brothers, Laverne and Orville Miller; and a sister, Bonnie Miller.

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

Shirley O. Markham

September 25, 2012

Shirley O. (Duenow) Markham, 95, of Osage, died on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 1, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 6:30 p.m.

Shirley was born on May 30, 1917 at home near St. Ansgar, the daughter of Carl A. and Edna (Koster) Duenow. She graduated from the St. Ansgar High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Glenn Markham on March 31, 1937. They farmed in Burr Oak Township until 1965, when they moved to Osage. They owned and operated the Plaza Café for 17 years until retirement.

Shirley was a member of the Sacred Heart Guild and Bible group and was a long time member of MI Club. She enjoyed flower gardening and baking.

Shirley is survived by three daughters, Janice (John) Dempsey of Osage, Joan Blake of St. Ansgar, Pat (Roger) Karau of Elko, Minnesota; four sons, Ron (Kris) Markham of New Hampton, Rick (Marge) Markham of Osage, Bob (Kate) Markham of Lakeside, California and Keith (Jessi) Markham of Gig Harbor, Washington; 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Kenneth Duenow of St. Ansgar, Merlyn Duenow of Montgomery, Minnesota and John (Sally) Duenow of Liberty Lake, Washington; and a sister, Margaret (Larry) Runtch of Rochester, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; a son, Bill; a daughter, Barbara; a granddaughter, Carol Shannon; brothers, Wayne and Carl; and a sister, Eleanor.

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

Mell Taets

October 2, 2012

Mell Anthony Taets, 54, of Grand Junction, Colorado and formerly of Osage, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 5, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following the Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Osage. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mell's favorite charity, Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley, 2853 North Avenue, Grand Junction, Colo., 81501.

He was born on June 14, 1958, to George and Kay (Tracy) Taets of Osage. Mell was named after his grandfather, Camiel (Mell) Taets. Mell graduated from the Osage Community High School in 1976. He attended Iowa State University where he was an active member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and graduated in 1980. Mell became a banker following college and remained in this field his entire working life. Having worked in banking organizations in Mason City, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City and Grand Junction, Mell leaves behind long-standing personal and business relationships in each of these communities. Mell had the unique talent of making new acquaintances as well as bank clients into instant lifelong friends. Many substantial, well-known companies were created as a result of Mell's business and lending expertise. In addition, Mell was one of the original founders of Timberline Bank and served on its board of directors. Mell worked at Timberline Bank up until the day of his death. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, bike riding, and hiking.

Mell is survived by his children, Emma and Claire Taets of West Des Moines; his loving friend, Carolyn Guillen of Grand Junction, Colorado; his parents, George and Kay Taets of Osage; brother, Mike (Kim) Taets of Basalt, Colorado; sister, Mary (Todd) Edgar of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; brothers, John (Doris) Taets of Fort Dodge, Joe (Julie) Taets of Decatur, Illinois and Jeff (Londa) Taets of Grand Junction, Colorado; and by 12 nieces and nephews.

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

Laura B. Mostek

October 2, 2012

Laura B. Mostek, 98, of Mitchell, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 3, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Her body was donated to science. Inurnment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell at a later date.

Laura was born on January 29, 1914 at Thor, the daughter of George and Eda (Fleming) Winterton. She attended the Mitchell Schools. Laura owned and operated a hardware store in Mitchell. She married Jerry Mostek in December of 1933. Laura enjoyed gardening, flowers, watching hummingbirds and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Laura's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted in caring for her.

Laura is survived by her son, Jerome (Pam) Mostek of Mitchell and children, Lisa (Scott) Pollard of Osage and children, Preston, Dusty and Ashley, Jeremy (Katie) Mostek of Osage and children, Katelynn, Makayla and Jerek; her daughter, Lorraine (Glen) Breckenridge of Mitchell and daughter, Shelley Breckenridge of St. Ansgar and children, Stephanie, Britany and Abbie; and one sister, Marcella Ohnemus of Fall Creek, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry; her daughter, Jean Mostek; and eight brothers and sisters.

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

Rose Morrison

October 2, 2012

Rose Morrison, 88, of Osage, died on Friday, September 28, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 3, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Rose Ann (Schwab) Morrison, was born on June 27, 1924 in Mitchell County, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Frank) Schwab. She lived her entire life near Osage and was educated in the Osage Schools through high school. Rose worked for many families doing housework. She also worked as a leader at Cedar Valley Produce, which was an egg drying plant. On February 16, 1946, she was married to Don Morrison. Two boys were born to this couple, Dennis and Don.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Guild, the Kitchen Klatter Band and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Rose enjoyed gardening, flowers, going on car rides and doing embroidery.

Rose is survived by her husband, Don Morrison of Osage; her son, Dennis (Julie) Morrison of Osage and daughter, Heather (Carroll) Blevins and sons, Aiden and Jace of Jonesboro, Georgia; her son, Don (Deb) Morrison of Elma and daughter, Courteney (Ron) and sons, Zac and Dillon of Elma; one sister, Katie (Ransom) Randall of Cedar Rapids; and one brother, Jake Schwab of Chandler, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Alex, Adolph, Pat, Andrew, Feldie and John Schwab; and one sister, Margaret Sawyer.

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