Elizabeth "Betty" Richards, 90, of Charles City, Iowa, died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Betty Richards will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Nashua.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Elizabeth Jeanette Richards was born February 18, 1923, at Plainfield, the daughter of George and Jessie (Shadbolt) Richards. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1940 and from Gates Business College at Waterloo in 1942. On September 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to Clinton Richards. Betty was a business partner with Clint in numerous business enterprises for 65 years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Wildwood Golf Course. Her interests included golfing, bowling and playing cards. For 37 years Betty and Clinton looked forward to wintering in Dade City, Florida.

Living family members include her husband of 70 years, Clinton Richards of Charles City; four children, Marlys Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah, Darlene (Russel) Troyer of Floyd, Nancy (Royce) Stephens of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Keith Richards of Fayetteville, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Merwin (Betty) Richards of San Marcos, Texas; and a sister, Marjorie (Bud) Strike of Waukon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Clyde, Rual, Roger and Beryl Richards; and three sisters, Alene Moine, Joyce Swinton and Marian Zwanziger.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Mitchell County Press, March 5, 2013

Arthur Emil Kark, 88, of Ft. Myers, Fla. and formerly from Osage, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

Arthur was born on March 15, 1924 in Spencer, the son of Emil and Flora Kark. After graduating from high school in Blue Earth, Minnesota, he attended Iowa State University a short term time before enlisting in the Navy. On April 4, 1945, Arthur was united in marriage to Shirley Nell Sattre. They moved to Osage in 1946 where Arthur operated Kark Rendering Company for over 40 years.

Arthur served for many years on the Osage City Council where he helped facilitate construction of the many paved streets enjoyed by Osage residents for decades. He was also an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Sunny Brae Golf Club and a charter member of Osage Rotary Club. He was a man of uncommon friendliness and kindness and will be missed by his family and the many friends whose lives he touched.

He is survived by his sons, Richard Kark of Asheville, N.C., and Kenneth (Cindy) Kark of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and by his daughter, Sylvia Kark of Asheville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Julia and Colin Callander and Chris and Sarah Kark; one sister, Beverly Nave; and three brothers, Donald, Emil Jr. "Bud" and Robert; also nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley Kark, and his sister Lorene Clark.

Memorial service arrangements are pending.

Mitchell County Press, March 5, 2013

Our mom Lorayn passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, her two children holding her close.

She is survived by daughter, Becky Fink, Coon Rapids, Minn. (husband Don Sommer, son Michael), son Bill Fink, Fridley, Minn. (Jeremy Fink, Krysta Wyvell-Fink, great grandchildren Grace and Grant Fink) and grandchildren (Billy and Holly Fink). Brother Allan Richsmann and sister Cindy Richsmann Rychner along with their own children also survive. As a family with as many extended members as those immediate, she is survived by nieces and nephews and many people near and dear.

Mom was born and raised in Osage by parents, Pappa (Roy Richsmann) who passed in 1976 and Grandma (Hilda Richsmann) in 1992. Mom moved to Minneapolis and made her home in Fridley and then Blaine, Minn.

All her life, mom made new friends and kept old friends like no other.

Mom's life of 83 years will be celebrated Saturday, March 9 at the First Congregational Church of Anoka, 1923 3rd Ave. 12 p.m. Visitation and Fellowship, 1 p.m. Celebration of Life and Memorial Service and 2 p.m. for breaking bread together and sharing in mom's most favorite foods. Mom loved a little bling. Those joining us are invited wear a little bling. Mom would just love it.

Mitchell County Press, March 5, 2013

MASON CITY, IOWA - Gervin Green passed away on February 26, 2013, at the age of 81, at Hospice of North Iowa, with his family at his side.

A memorial mass will be held 9 a.m., Saturday, March 9, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City with the Reverend John Gossman as celebrant. Gervin donated his remains to medical research at St. Louis University.

Those wishing to express condolences may direct them to the family at 304 Oberlin, Iowa City, Iowa, 52245. Any memorials can be directed to the IOOF Home, where Gervin resided for the last several years.

Born in New Haven and raised in Mason City, Gervin was a lifelong member of Holy Family, where he and his six children were baptized. He attended Loras College in Dubuque, and then joined the US Air Force. While stationed at Smoky Hill Air Force Base in Salinas, Kansas, he met Georgene Hagmann, proposing the night before he was dispatched to England.

After his tour of duty with the Air Force, the couple moved back to his hometown, where they raised six kids: Jude, Joe, Tom, Chris, Mary and Therese. Gervin worked for a time as an ad salesman for the Globe Gazette, and then returned to Loras to obtain his teaching certificate; he ended up being a dedicated instructor of English, Latin and Greek in rural St. Ansgar, Iowa school district for the next 35 years. A fan of Edgar Allan Poe and O'Henry, Gervin encouraged reading, maintaining an eclectic pencil collection to distribute to his students as prizes for books read. Devoted to literacy, especially for disadvantaged kids, he spent his lunches tutoring students who needed extra attention.

Survived by his brothers Wilmer and John of Clear Lake, six children, and 11 grandchildren, Gervin will be remembered for his playful humor, his cheerful melodic whistling, and his love of family, Lawrence Welk, the Joyce Kilmer poem "Trees," clowns (unfortunately), and Gene Autry.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Mitchell County Press, March 6, 2013

OSAGE, IOWA - Bill E. Grinstead, 87, of Osage, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at a later date at the Orchard Cemetery in Orchard, Iowa, with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.

Bill was born April 23, 1925, in Osage, the son of John Harvey and Corinne Pearl (Morse) Grinstead.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Bill was proud of the fact that his father, his seven brothers, and three brothers-in-law also served in the military. Bill lived and worked in Osage for many years, with one of his places of employment being Bartch Electric. He was a skilled woodworker and loved bowling and playing horseshoes.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his older brother, Gerald John Grinstead; his younger brother, Ronald Gene Grinstead; his younger sister, Cyndie Brumm; niece, Randi Johnson Krukow; nephew, David Todd Morrison; and brother-in-law, Bill Johnson.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Donald Dean (Melva) Grinstead of Lewiston, Idaho, Suzie Mae (Leslie) Thurnau of Osage, James Allen (Janet) Grinstead of Osage, Lawrence Eugene (Barbara) Grinstead of Austin, Minn., Ruth Ann Johnson of Riceville, Alice Turpin Grinstead of Osage, Richard Dale Grinstead of Tucson, Ariz., David Leroy Grinstead of Lewiston, Idaho, Lynda Louise (Joseph) Retterath of Eagan, Minn.; brother-in-law, Roger Brumm of Stacyville; sister-in-law, Joyce Grinstead of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706

Mitchell County Press, March 7, 2013

Birth date: February 5, 1921
Death date: March 11, 2013

Obituary for Harlan Noble

Harlan Noble, 92, of Riceville passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013, surrounded by his family at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 15 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Parris officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville, IA. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 - 7 PM at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour before services at the church.

Harlan was born February 5, 1921 on the family farm to Merwin and Ruth (Lappin) Noble. He was united in marriage to Nadine House on June 30, 1941. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Glendale, California, where Harlan worked at Lockheed-Vega Aircraft Company building airplanes. In 1943 they moved back to Iowa to farm. They moved to Riceville in 1985.

Harlan was active in the community and participated in many activities including: President and served on the Rural Electric Association Board for 25 years; Chairman of Mitchell County 4-H Boys Committee; 4-H Boys Leader; Jenkins Township Farm Bureau Captain; member of Farm Service Board; President of North Iowa Quality Egg Products; Riceville City Council for four years, church trustee, deacon and treasurer; Riceville Kiwanis; and the Riceville Area Economic Development.

Harlan enjoyed watching all of his children's and grandchildren's school activities and sports on TV. He and Nadine enjoyed traveling in the United States and other countries. He started farming driving horses and last year did fall tillage driving an auto steer GPS tractor. In 2012, he and Nadine celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his wife Nadine; Lee & Mary Ann Deutsche of Monee, Illinois; sons: Doug of Jefferson, SD, Robert (Jayne), and Tim (Sheryl) of Riceville; grandchildren: Monica (Tim) Sartori, Darren Deutsche, Amy Deutsche, Kyle (Kelly) Deutsche, Shantelle Noble, Trevor Noble, Andrea Adams (Jeff), Amanda (Bryce) Conway, Dustin Noble (Bethany), Mathew Noble (Meredith), Nicholas Noble (Kelli), Michelle Noble (Sawyer) and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Weston, Lowell (Dixie), Dale (Alice), and Joe; a sister, JoAnn Noble; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn S. Noble.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sharon; brother, Russell; a grandson, Lucas Noble; a great granddaughter, Marissa Sartori and sister-in-law, Evelyn L. Noble.

Visitation: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013 At the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.

Service: 10:30 am on Friday, March 15, 2013 St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Lindstrom Funeral Home website, 3/13/2013

MITCHELL, IOWA - Anola O. Beyer, 88, of Mitchell, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Bryan Lagerstam officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Mitchell. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Anola was born July 16, 1924, in Williams, the daughter of Ellis and Hilda (Skogeboe) Bly. She received her education in Austin, Minn. On May 27, 1972, Anola was united in marriage to Dean Beyer at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. She worked as a bartender at Larry's Lounge in Osage and then later at the Town Pump in Mitchell. Anola was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, dancing, going to Mick's, yodeling, collecting nick-nacks, and spending time with friends. She loved her cat and chickens. Anola cherished time with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and her appreciation of a good joke.

Anola is survived by her husband, Dean Beyer of Mitchell; four daughters, Judy (Dennis) Beyer of Fredericksburg, Kathy (Steven) Weipert of New Hampton, Dorothy (Irvin) Nystel of New Hampton, Nancy (Greg) Johnson of St. Ansgar; two sons, Dennis Tabor of Floyd, Jody (Linda) Roll of Mason City; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Virgil (Caroline) Bly of Kensett; sisters-in-law, Dolores Hucke of Ottertail, Minn., Dallas (Glen) Heinzerling of Osage, Dorothy Beyer of Mitchell, Dorothy Beyer of New Hampton, Sharon Beyer of Osage, Bonnie Bly of Osage, Jane Bly of St. Paul, Minn., Norma Bly of St. Paul, Minn.; brother-in-law, George (Kris) Beyer of Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold, Ervin, and Curtis Bly; a sister, Geraldine Prantner; sister-in-law, Dorothy Clayton; brothers-in-law, Donald, Darrell, Delbert, and Dale Beyer, Donald "Doc" Prantner, Vern Hucke, Robert Clayton; mother and father-in-law, George and Elfrieda Beyer.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.

Mitchell County Press, March 14, 2013

RUDD, IOWA - Gloria M. Dean, 86, of Rudd, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

A funeral service for Gloria will be held 11 a.m., Monday, March 18, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 6th Street, Rudd with the Reverend Jerry Avise-Rouseand Reverend Wendy Johannesen officiating. Following the funeral service, burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in rural Rudd. A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Avenue, Nora Springs, IA 50458 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the church. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Rudd United Methodist Church.

Gloria Maxine Dean, daughter to Elmer and Rose Haberkorn Green was born September 15, 1926 in Little Cedar. She attended and graduated from Orchard rural school in 1944, where she enjoyed playing on the basketball team. Gloria worked for the telephone company in Osage for a few years before she was united in marriage to Clinton Dean on July 28, 1949. To this union, three children were born: Angela, Terry, Karla. Gloria was a full time homemaker and helped Clinton with the family farm for many years, before retiring in late 90's.

Gloria enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, reading, playing solitaire, traveling and played bingo down at the park. Gloria and Clinton spent over sixteen years wintering in Arizona at their second home. Family was very important to her, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Gloria was an active member at the Rudd United Methodist Church.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clinton Dean, Rudd; three children, Angela (Mike) Vest, Indianola, Terry (Leota) Dean, Rudd, and Karla (Tom) Swenson, Mason City; two grandchildren, Justin (Lacey) Dean and their children Ashlyn and Isaac of Olathe, Kan.; and Erin (Jason) Trask and their children Kayla and Kasey of Nora Springs; sister-in-law, May (Jerry) Hilsman of Australia and her family; and some cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Avenue, Nora Springs, 50458, 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com.

Mitchell County Press, March 14, 2013

BURIAL AT NEW HAVEN

NASHUA, IOWA - Joan E. Smith, 81, of Nashua, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua with Monsignor Stanley Hayek celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the by her family, and lector will be Rita Swinton. Interment will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, New Haven with Gary Olson, Mark Smith, Dick Mauser, Marv Dietz, Charles Swinton, and Merle Johnson serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary along with a 6:45 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continues 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences for Joan's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Joan Elizabeth Smith was born March 28, 1931 in rural Mitchell County, the daughter of Robert and Veronica (Miller) Mauser. Joan graduated from Riceville High School in 1949. Shortly after graduation, she married William Smith on May 6, 1950 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven; to this union one son was born. The couple moved throughout Iowa until settling in Nashua in the mid 1960's. They were happily married for 49 years.

Joan was a devoted homemaker and mother. She was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the church guild (Burnadette Circle). Joan enjoyed fishing, gambling, and spending time with her family and friends. Her devoted family and friends will miss her.

Joan is survived by one son, Robert (Cheryl) Smith of Bloomington, Minn.; one brother-in-law, Jim Smith of Cedar Rapids; one sister-in-law, Margaret Ann (Smith) Fox of Riceville; two grandchildren, Mark Smith and Christa Smith of Bloomington, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 1999, parents Robert and Veronica Mauser.

Mitchell County Press, March 14, 2013

DAVENPORT, IOWA - Michael P. Wiley, 74, of Davenport, passed away on March 2, 2013.

Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial were held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Davenport.

Mr. Wiley was born September 12, 1938, in Winona, Minnesota, to Helen and Jack Wiley. During his grade school years, Mr. Wiley and his parents moved to Osage where he soon became pals with a group of guys that developed into lifelong friendships. Mr. Wiley graduated from Osage High School in 1956 and initially attended the University of Iowa. Realizing that he wanted to pursue a career in education, Mr. Wiley transferred to Iowa State Teacher's College (now, the University of Northern Iowa) where he graduated in 1961. In 1973, he married Michele Fischer in Staten Island, N.Y.

In the fall of 1961, Mr. Wiley was hired by his mentor, Robert E. McCue, as the physical education instructor at Washington Elementary - a position he would hold for 39 or the next 40 years before retiring in 2001. Teaching was Mr. Wiley's passion and he used various sayings and mottos to motivate his students. Most notably, the adage "winners never quit; quitters never win." In 2002, a number of Mr. Wiley's students successfully campaigned tohave a the gym at Washington Elementary name the Michael P. Wiley Gymnasium.

Mr. Wiley's love of organized athletics and working with youth led to a career in coaching. During his career, Mr. Wiley coached a number of intramural athletic teams at Washington Elementary, he was the head 8th grade football coach at Sudlow Junior High School for over 25 years and served as the assistant varsity baseball coach at Davenport Central High School for 14 years with four appearances at the Iowa High School State Tournament. Mr. Wiley was also actively involved in coaching baseball in both the Southeast Little League and Northwest Little League. In 1975, Mr. Wiley led the Southeast All-Star team to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. where the team finished third place.

Mr. Wiley was a parishioner at Our Lady of Victory Church, Davenport and a member of other various charitable organizations. He was an avid fan of Los Angeles Dodgers and all University of Iowa athletic teams and enjoyed attending sporting events with his close friends.

Survivors include his son, Jason (Jennifer) Wiley and their children Dashel and Keaton of Las Vegas, Nev.; and daughter, Jocelyn Wiley of Davenport. Mr. Wiley was preceded in death by his parents.

Mitchell County Press, March 14, 2013

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RICEVILLE, IOWA - Ronald Roy Brandt, 55, of Gillespie, Illinois, formerly of Riceville, died on Tuesday March 12, 2013, at the St. Francis Hospital, in Litchfield, Illinois.

Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Thursday March 21, 2013, during the hours of 1 to 3 p.m.

Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville after the visitation with the Rev. Candraeah Carey officiating.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 E. Main St., Riceville, 641-985-2242.

Mason City Globe Gazette, 3/17/2013

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Ronald R. Brandt

Birth date: May 12, 1957
Death date: March 12, 2013

Ronald Roy Brandt, age 55, of Gillespie, Illinois formerly of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2013 at the St. Francis Hospital, in Litchfield, Illinois. Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Thursday March 21, 2013 during the hours of 1 - 3 P.M. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville following the visitation with Rev. Candraeah Carey officiating.

Ronald was born on May 12, 1957 to Roy G. and Vera (Allgood) Brandt. He attended local schools and graduated from Crestwood High School. Ronald was a truck driver and was employed at Lazer Spot.

Survivors include his fiance Brenda Miller of Gillespie, Illinois, sons: Eddie, Patrick, and Robert Brandt of Texas, a step-son: Steven of Bunker Hill, Illinois, a step-daughter: Christina Crook of Bunker Hill, Illinois, Brothers: Dean Brandt of Denver, Iowa and Buck (Bonnie) Brandt of Cedar Falls, Iowa, two nephews and three nieces.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law Delight Brandt.

Visitation:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013 Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.

Cemetery:
Riverside Cemetery, Riceville.

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home website, 3/17/2013

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Wilma Johnson, age 102, of Osage, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday at the church.

A more complete obituary will be posted at a later time.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641)732-3706.

Source: Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home website, 3/17/2013

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Wilma Johnson

OSAGE - Wilma Johnson, 102, of Osage, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the church.

Wilma was born September 9, 1910, in Cedar Township, rural Osage, the daughter of Gustav and Alvina (Hartwig) Troge. She graduated from Osage High School. On June 28, 1933, at St. John's Lutheran in Cedar Township, rural Osage, she was united in marriage to Ingvald Johnson. Wilma was a lifelong resident of Osage, and lived at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center for the past 13 years. She worked alongside her husband in his painting and interior decorating business until his death in 1970.

Wilma was very active in her church, and volunteered with the Red Cross, The American Cancer Society, disaster relief programs, and served as chair of the nursing home's resident council. Her life was characterized by her willingness to help, support, and give of herself freely to all in need. Wilma's family and friends will remember the touch of her love, warmth, and guidance she provided in their lives.

Wilma is survived by her two daughters, Delores Swan of Antioch, Ill., Nadine Giannopoulos of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; two grandchildren, Andreas (Liz) Giannopoulos of London, UK, and their children James and Alexander, Effie (Stephen) DuPlantis of Dallas, Texas and their children Remy and Andre; a sister, Darlene Lorence of Osage; nieces and nephew, Diane (Ron) Thompson, Craig (Jody) Lorence, Debra Lorence; great-niece and nephews, Heather Thompson, Robert (Robby) Waters, Jerry Waters, Jody Staff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ingvald; sisters, Hildegard Staff, Hulda Troge, Verena Waters; sons-in-law, John Swan, Pericles Giannopoulos; brothers-in-law, Hans Staff, Vinton Waters, Carl Lorence; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com . Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.

Mitchell County Press, March 18, 2013

DES MOINES - James Michael Schmidt, 70, of Des Moines, formerly of Elma and Osage, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, March 15, 2013, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Elma with Pastor Timothy Phillips Officiating. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery at Elma.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma, and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Condolences for Jim's family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Jim was born on May 29, 1942 in Elma, to Max and Eva Beth (Mealy) Schmidt. He was raised on his parent's farm and continued to work on the farm while attending Upper Iowa University. He graduated with degrees in biology and history. After college, Jim worked for H.L. Hunt, a large canning company in Storm Lake, as a field operating manager. After two years, he moved on, working for Lundberg's Greenhouse in Osage. After a few years he bought a greenhouse operation in Harmony, Minn. Four years later, Jim sold the greenhouse in Harmony and purchased Lundberg's Greenhouse in Osage and renamed it Schmidt's Greenhouse.

Around 1980 he decided to change his career path and work in real estate, insurance and securities in and around Tipton and DeWitt. He spent his retirement years in Des Moines where he attended Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and was an active resident of Luther Park. Jim enjoyed farming, fishing, watching sports, crossword puzzles, attending his grandkid's activities, baking, helping others and spending time with his family and friends.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his children and their spouses Kevin (Kelly) Schmidt, of Gahanna, Ohio, Marla (Steve) Dostal of Pleasant Hill, Nathan (Deb) Schmidt of Altoona, and Rochell (Alan) Heimdal of Forest City, seven grandchildren Kelani and Quinn Dostal, Paige, Morgan, and Maggie Schmidt, Nathaniel, and Joel Schmidt; brothers Max (Georgia) Schmidt of Elma, Daryl Schmidt of New Hampton, and Mark (Karen) Schmidt of Princeton, Ill.; sisters Mary Schmidt of Elma, Alice Schmidt of Marion, and Rhonda Sands of Dallas, Texas as well as many nephews, nieces and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward.

Mitchell County Press, March 18, 2013

NORA SPRINGS, IOWA - Toni Marie Buck, 51, of Nora Springs and formerly of Mitchell, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

Toni was born March 18, 1961, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Stella (O'Rourke) Barrett. She received an A.A. Degree from NIACC. On March 17, 2007, she married Randall Buck at the Old Stone Methodist Church in Rock Falls. Toni enjoyed her family.

Toni is survived by her husband, Randall Buck of Nora Springs; three children, Esther (Michael) Murphy and children, Kaleb and Emma, Elizabeth Gray, and Thomas Barrett, all of Tomball, Texas; three step-children, Corey Buck of Klemme, Dustin (Laila) Buck and son, Sully, of Clear Lake, and Alissa Buck of Clear Lake; mother, Stella Barrett of San Benito, Texas; brothers and sisters, Michael (Janis) Barrett of Williamsburg, Va., Peggy House of Longview, Wash., Danial Barrett of Brownsville, Texas, and Sheila Barrett of San Benito, Texas; father-in-law, Virgle Buck of Worthington, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews,

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas, her brother, Patrick Barrett; two infant brothers; mother-in-law, Joyce Buck; and brothers-in-law, Fred Buck and Richard House.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706

Mitchell County Press, March 19, 2013

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OSAGE, IOWA - Maxine (Francis) Dostart, 92, of Osage, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Haven.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Source: Globe Gazette, 3/22/2013

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Maxine Dostart

(Died March 21, 2013)

Maxine (Francis) Dostart, age 92, of Osage, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Haven. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m.

Maxine was born December 28, 1920, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Otha and Wanda (Lundy) Francis. She graduated from Orchard High School in 1939. On November 11, 1939, she married John Dostart at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven, Iowa. Maxine worked for Kresge's for 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, winters in Texas, doing word search puzzles, fishing and playing cards.

Maxine is survived by her children, Patricia Theilen of Osage, Barbara (Leonard) Thomas of Gardiner, Montana, Steve (Tina) Dostart of Evansdale; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Betty Kleckner of Osage, Juanita Halvorson of Osage; and sister-in-law, Zella Francis of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John in 2000; her children, Jerry and Joan Dostart; grandchild, Donal Theilen; son-in-law, Ted Theilen; brothers, Melvin Francis, Keith Francis, and Gerald Francis; sisters-in-law, Martha Francis, Harriet Francis and Lucille Francis; and brothers-in-law, Bernie Kleckner and Louis Halvorson.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706

Source: Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home website, 3/22/2013

Sister Pauline Fox, RSM, 83, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Mercy Hallmar Care Center in Cedar Rapids after a long illness.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 25 at the Sacred Heart Convent Chapel in Cedar Rapids by Rev. David Ambrosy. Burial will follow the funeral service at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services.

Sister Pauline was born on Dec. 14, 1929 in New Haven, the daughter of Ralph and Catherine (Egan) Fox. She graduated from Orchard High School in 1947 and worked for a local telephone office for two years before entering the Sisters of Mercy in Cedar Rapids in 1949. Sister Pauline received her bachelor's degree in English from Mount Mercy College and began her ministry in education teaching primary grades in Edina, Minn.; Cedar Rapids and Oelwein. While obtaining her Master's degree in English from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., Sister Pauline began her tenure as English professor at Mount Mercy College where she taught for 40 years.

During her tenure at Mount Mercy, she spent a year at Palacky University in Olomouc, the Czech Republic as a visiting professor, teaching English to seminarians. In 2000, Sister Pauline retired from Mount Mercy's English Department and served as archivist for the Sisters of Mercy and as a volunteer at the Catherine McAuley Center, Mercy Medical Center and the Mercy Medical Center Foundation all in Cedar Rapids. Since 2006, Sister Pauline had resided at Mercy Hallmar Care Center in Cedar Rapids in prayer ministry.

Sister Pauline was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ralph (Helen) Fox; two brother-in-laws, Richard Stanek and Tom Faley; a nephew, Joseph Leonard and a grand nephew, Cole Fox. In addition to the Sisters of Mercy she is survived by three sisters, Ann Stanek of Cedar Rapids, Judith (Jim) Leonard of Iowa City and Dolores Faley of Waterloo; two brothers, Lawrence (Maradee) Fox of Port Aransas, Texas and William (Rita) Fox of Charles City, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy at 1125 Prairie Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.

Mitchell County Press, March 22, 2013

Robert Michael (Bob) Kuhn, 82 of St. Charles, Illinois, flew west on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Delnor Hospital surrounded by family. His quick passing was caused by an undetected and aggressive form of leukemia.

Bob will be greatly missed by his family: Kathye (Burke), wife of 55 years, sons Bob (Jane), James, Mike (Jennifer), and Rev. Chris; grandchildren Katie, Mary, Lizzy, and Michael, and his own brother and sisters, Rev. Richard Kuhn, Kay Peterman, Sr. Jeanine Kuhn, and Betty Lovejoy (Ron), and his sister-in-law Mary Versackas. His nieces and nephews who knew him as Uncle Bob were precious to him as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Elizabeth, sisters Phyllis Drake and Joan Guest, and his brother Jim, who died serving our country in the U.S. Navy.

Bob was born to Sylvester and Elizabeth Kuhn on August 25, 1930, in Osage. His upbringing on a farm helped form his strong character, but his wandering spirit prompted him to begin his career as a pilot at the age of 16. Bob graduated from Osage High School in 1948 and from Loras College in 1956. He served his country in the Air Force, was a veteran of the Korean War in which he flew 97 missions and was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a commercial airline pilot for TWA for 30 years.

Always the life of the party, Bob loved a competitive card game, a good story, and of course, the latest joke. His life revolved around serving family and friends, and he never missed a family celebration. His sense of humor peppered his conversations, and when he saw a need, he met it, be it fixing a cabinet, visiting a friend in the hospital, or serving at the food pantry.

Bob's life was characterized by love -- for his family, for God expressed through his Catholic faith and practical service to others, and for life itself. His legacy of devotion to family is cherished by all of us. He was a loving, generous, and faithful man, fondly known by his family and friends as "Mr. Wonderful" and "Captain Bob."

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 E. Main Street, St. Charles, Ill. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday March 24 at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street (corner of Rt. 25 & Rt. 64) St. Charles, IL 60174. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hope for The Haitans P.O. Box 5647 Rockford, Ill, 61125 www.hopeforhaitians.org.

To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home's obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060 or like us on Facebook.

Mitchell County Press, March 25, 2013

Raymond Dean Berg died March 7, 2013

Raymond Dean Berg from Greers Ferry, Arkansas, was born July 28, 1929, and passed away on March 7, 2013, at Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab in Heber Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 83 years.

Mr. Berg was born in Waverly, Iowa, the son of Grant and Opal Lovejoy Berg. Mr. Berg was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Max Dale Berg in a World War II battle and Roger Berg of Fairfield Bay.

He is survived by nephew, Randy Berg (Bonnie) of Sioux City, Iowa; niece, Renae Braughton (Phil) of Omaha, Nebraska; Mitchell Stark, his health care giver and friend; other relatives and many friends.

Mr. Berg was a graduate of St. Ansgar High School in Iowa at age 16 years old, Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and New York School of Interior Design.

Mr. Berg was cremated, and no memorial services have been made at this time. Memorials may be made to the Heber Springs Humane Society or the Arkansas Cancer Fund.

Source: http://www.thesuntimes.com/