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Ray Huseby passed away on Dec. 1, 2013. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. at the UCC Church Hall across from DeWitt High School on Old Hwy 30 in DeWitt, IA.

Ray was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage until retirement. He was also a teacher for Osage Community Schools.


REBECCA ANN HEGLAND
June 30, 1959 - January 1, 2014

Rebecca (Bec) Ann Hegland, 54, of St. Ansgar died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 308 West 5th Street, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, 207 South School Street, St. Ansgar, Iowa and also one hour prior to the service on Sunday.

Rebecca (Bec) Ann Hegland and her twin brother Tim, were born in Osage, on June 30, 1959, to James Willam(Bill) and Dorothy Marie Anna (Halverson) Hegland. Bec graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1977. She was proud of the fact that she was a part of the largest graduating class that St. Ansgar has ever had. The week after her graduation she began work at St. Ansgar State Bank in St. Ansgar. This was to be a part time job for the summer that eventually turned into her life’s work, having spent a total of 36 years there as a devoted employee. Her job meant the world to her, often times placing it above her own wants and needs. She considered her employer and fellow workers as her 2nd family. They were all extremely near and dear to her heart.

Bec was also a devoted daughter to her parents. She spent the major part of her life with her parents, helping to take care of their needs. When her dad passed away in 1996 she then focused her attention on her mom, who she not only lived with but worked with, side by side, at the bank. It didn’t matter what task she was ever asked to do, Bec took it on and did her very best. She loved giving tours of the bank to interested students and enjoyed her extra special jobs at Christmas time.

Bec was a very special sister as well. She was always ready to lend an ear or a helping hand to her sister and brothers no matter what was asked of her. She also was very willing to give her advice or opinion to help them out, sometimes even when it was not asked for. She truly loved her family with her whole heart and being. Her family was her life and reason for being here.

But, the most special quality Bec possessed was that of being a wonderful aunt to all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was also the godmother of Robyn, Bryan, Rachel, and Reid. She was like a second mom to them all. She followed their activities and interests with such passion. She thought of each of them as “her own.” All you had to do was to ask her how things were going and she would give you the latest rundown on each of their latest interests and activities. Hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas was a tradition she continued after her mother died. Going to Bec’s was definitely a special family gathering.

Her last Christmas with us will always be remembered as a special one in all of our hearts. With her whole family gathered around she was proposed to by Rick Sturm of Geneva, Iowa. She had accepted his proposal and was already planning their special day which was to be held on 12/13/14. She was filled with excitement and delight at the thought of becoming a wife, stepmother, and step-grandmother to Rick and his children.

Bec also had a very special love for her hometown as well. She was a longtime Sunday School teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church, she served on the St. Ansgar School Board, stepping in to take over her father’s position after his passing, and an avid Saints fan. To numerous friends and students in the community she was also known as Aunt Bec, and she wore that title with honor. She was well known, along with her mom, for providing cakes for numerous activities.

Bec is survived by her sister, Mary Lowana (Paul) Hannam of St. Ansgar, and her brothers Michael (Marian) Hegland of Cedar Rapids, David (Jane) Hegland of St. Michael, Minn., her twin brother, Timothy (LaVonne) Hegland of St. Michael, Minn. and James (Linda) Hegland of Hastings, Minn. Her nieces and nephews, Robyn (Mitch) Huddle, Ryan (April) Hannam, Ross (Megan) Hannam, Rachel Hannam, Reid Hannam, Joe (Alison) Hegland, Sam (Hayley) Hegland, Matthew (Christan) Hegland, Kevin (Laura) Hegland, Steven (Megan) Hegland, Stacy Hegland, Bryan Hegland, Marcus Hegland, Lucas Hegland, Craig (fiancé, Tracy) Hegland, and Megan Hegland. Her great nieces and nephews, Taylor and Brayden Huddle, Grace and Jenna Hannam, Sophia and Claire Hegland, Sienna Hegland and four more additions later in the year. Her aunt and uncles, Susan(Janis) Blumentals, and Wayne Rasmus. Also her fiance, Rick Sturm, and his children Dustin Sturm, Levi Sturm, and Calvin Sturm.

Bec was preceded in death by her parents, her maternal grandparents, Grover and Dora (Eske) Halverson, and Benjamin and Margaret (Hume) Hegland, her aunts, Laurene Rasmus and Dorothy Jean Harris, and her uncles, Robert Hegland, Burrell Hegland, and Thomas Hegland

Blessed be Bec’s memory.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. 641-713-4920 www.schroederandsites.com



Posted on 4 January 2014

CLARICE OLSWOLD
January 6, 1919 - December 7, 2013

Clarice Olswold, 94 of Amana, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa for medical research.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford with Reverend Travis Borkosky. Family will receive friends after 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be contributed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford. Inurnment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

Clarice is survived by her sons, Eugene of New Ulm, Minn., Charles (Alice) of Muscatine, Richard (Bonnie) of Middlesex, N.Y., and Ronald (Debbie) of Walford; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a half sister Iva Nelson of Ames and a sister-in-law Kathy Olswold of DeSota, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence L. Olswold in February, her son Allen in July and a sister Ethel Muller.

Clarice Hilma Kirkeby Olswold was born January 6, 1919 in Osage, the daughter of Clarence and Olga Brenden Kirkeby. She received her education in the Osage schools and married Clarence Olswold on Aug. 16, 1941 in Osage. They made their home in Osage where her husband operated a plumbing business. In 1967 the couple moved to the Amana and Williamsburg area.

Clarice was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and needlework.

Due to failing health, the couple recently had made their home at Colonial Manor of Amana. Clarence passed away Feb. 2, 2013. Clarice was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.


Posted on 9 January 2014


ANNETTE DURAY

Annette F. Duray, 65, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa.

Funeral services were held Jan. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church and Pastor Roy Ott of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Annette Duray memorial fund, 3513 Glass Avenue, Osage, IA 50461 in care of the family.

Annette was born at home in Nora Springs, in 1948, the youngest of Clayton and Tilla (Ericksen) Quam's ten children. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1966 and earned a cosmetology degree at Mason City School of Cosmetology in 1968.

Because Annette was the baby of the Quam family, many of her older brothers and sisters were already busy raising their own children. Her sister Betty (Quam) Squier recalls many mistook Annette for one of her children. Pat (Bailey) Martin was Annette’s niece, but they graduated in the same high school class and have always shared a close relationship. Many relatives fondly remember Annette, covered in flour, hosting the family’s gatherings to make lefse for the holidays.

She married Thomas Peterson of Clear Lake in November 1969 and moved to Kansas during his service with the U.S. Army at Fort Riley. The couple returned to Iowa with their first daughter, Angela, and welcomed a second daughter, Deborah, eventually moving to acreage outside of Rockford.

After a divorce, Annette returned to Mason City where she married dashing grocery manager Dan Duray in February 2004. The couple traveled and lived together in joy and laughter. They were active in the community, loved to entertain and were well known for a dazzling Christmas light display in Eastbrook. Sadly, Annette lost Dan to cancer in December 2010.

For over 30 years, Annette worked at the Hollywood Beauty Shop in Mason City and became part owner. She loved the Hollywood and enjoyed chit chatting with her regular clientele. Her daughters often teased that the shop was the gossip center of North Iowa. Annette retired in August 2013.

Annette’s house was always full of friends and family. She hosted bonfires, garage parties and gatherings bringing people together. She was truly loved by her family and friends. After all, she was the life of the party! Annette listened to people, cared deeply for many and helped family and friends in need.

She is survived by her daughters and their families, Angela (Peterson) Heins, Ric Heins, Christopher and Susan of Roseville, Minn.; Deborah (Peterson) Nash, Thomas Nash, Jr., Dylan (Fiancé Taylor Mills) and Alyssa of Osage; stepdaughter April (Duray) Welch, Nate Welch, Finley and Scarlet of Grimes; siblings, Bob Quam of Plymouth, Donna Cooper of Iowa Falls, Betty Squier, Carolyn King, Lyle and Clayton Quam of Mason City.

Through her marriage to Dan, Annette joined the Duray family and is survived by Debbie (Dennis) Bauer, Barb (John) Keene, Jean (Rick) Isle, Alan (Karen) Duray, Tom Duray, Penny (Eric) Ellingson, Sandy (Craig) Anderson, Katy (Jim) Latimer, Kathy (Andy) Johnson, Shelly (David) Battenberg, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Annette is survived by numerous family members and dear friends who will miss her greatly.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan; father and mother, Clayton and Tilla; brothers, John and Ivan Quam; sister, LeVound (Quam) Bailey and other cherished loved ones.

“Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.” - Irish Prayer

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.


DOROTHY BUBLITZ
January 29, 1922 - January 9, 2014 

Dorothy Irene Bublitz, 91, of Grafton passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with Pastor Solveig A.H. Zamzow officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dorothy was born on Jan. 29, 1922, to Morris and Mae (Korte) Nicol on the family farm near Little Cedar. On April 22, 1943, she was married to Bernard Hagedorn. To this union, two children, Phyllis and Dennis, were born. Dorothy and Bernard spent their married years farming on the Hagedorn farm near New Haven. They later divorced.

Dorothy then moved to a rural residence near Carpenter, where she would spend over 30 years of her life. In that time, she worked at Tiny’s Tap in Carpenter where she met Dale Bublitz. They married at the Little Brown Church on Oct. 4, 1975. From 1977 through the summer of 1992, Dorothy and Dale owned and operated D & D’s Place in Grafton, where she was the primary cook and Dale tended to the bar. In early 2007, Dorothy moved from Carpenter to Grafton. During her time there, she treasured all of the visits from her many friends and family members. She enjoyed nothing more than getting a bite to eat or sharing a cup of coffee with those she held dear. Dorothy was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton and a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary (Post 278) of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale in 2006; her two sisters, Margaret Nicol and Marilyn Beyer; her son-in-law, Brian Wilde; father-in-law, Harold Bublitz; and many other friends and family members.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Phyllis Wilde of Stratford; son, Dennis (Debbie) Hagedorn of Rockford, Ill.; brothers, Carroll (Lorene) Nicol of Osage and Kenny Nicol of Rockford, Ill.; sisters, Ruby (Bob) Tabor of Del Rio, Texas and Edna (Marvin) Pitzen of Osage; mother-in-law, Lucille Bublitz of Carpenter; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many close friends, especially Liz Backhaus, Laurie Nack Bublitz and Bruce White.

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


JIM BOERJAN
March 23, 1941 - January 14, 2014

Jim Boerjan, 72, of Osage, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

There will be a prayer service for family and friends at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. Inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery will immediately follow the prayer service. Following the inurnment, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the K.C. Hall in Osage.

Jim was born on March 23, 1941, in Osage, the son of Frank and Sue (Arickx) Boerjan. He graduated from Osage High School in 1960. In 1959, he was an individual state-wrestling champion for OCHS at 133 pounds. Jim began farming after high school. On Dec. 3, 1966, Jim married Jo Naig at Sacred Heart Church in Osage. To this union, three children were born. Jim enjoyed woodworking. His children kept him busy with all the various projects they gave him, for example a canoe, fireplace, coffee tables, display cabinets and clocks. He also enjoyed collecting various antiques and memorabilia, and working with all of his various animals on the farm. Jim was especially fond of driving his miniature horses and raising bulldog puppies. He was also a lifetime member of the Angus Association.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jo Boerjan, of Osage. He is also survived by two daughters, Libby (Scott) Krebsbach of Denver, Iowa, and Carey (Craig) Singsank of Racine, Wis.; one son Andy (Jen Butler) Boerjan of Cumming; six grandchildren, Derek Krebsbach and Rachel Krebsbach of Denver, Jake and Lydia Singsank of Racine, Maya and Tyson Butler of Cumming; a brother, Charlie (Connie) Boerjan of Marengo; a sister, Patricia (Boerjan) Schlindwein of Waterloo; a sister-in-law, Ginny Boerjan of Osage; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Terry (Sharon) Naig of Amity, Ore. and Mark Naig of Dallas, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, Frank and Sue Boerjan, and a brother, August Boerjan, preceded him in death.

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

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706


ZITA ROGERS
July 5, 1914 - January 10, 2014

Zita Rogers, 99, of Osage, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Private funeral services were held.

Zita was born July 5, 1914, on a farm east of St. Ansgar, daughter of Lewis and Pauline (Libersky) Volney. She attended country school and then graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1931, and from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon. She later was an instructor for several years at business colleges in Chicago, Illinois, Mankato, Minnesota, and Mason City, until she returned to St. Ansgar in the mid-1940s to care for her ailing mother. On Feb. 1, 1949, she was united in marriage with Bernard Rogers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. The couple farmed for several years north of Osage before retiring and moving into the city, in 1989. Bernard Rogers died March 22, 2007. Zita was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.

Zita is survived by a son, Tom Rogers, and a daughter, Marlys Rogers, and special family friend Ronald Sorensen of Osage, a nephew, Jack Hovelson of Cedar Falls, and a niece, Lynne Hovelson Willey, of The Woodlands, Texas, sister-in-law Frances Kleckner of St. Ansgar and numerous nieces and nephews on the Rogers side of the family.

She was preceded by her parents, a sister, Anita Hovelson, and a nephew, Richard Hovelson, both of New Hartford.

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

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




Posted on 15 January 2014


SHIRLEY DARLENE STOTT
May 13, 1926 - January 14, 2014

Shirley Darlene Stott, 87, of Charles City and formerly of Osage, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Jim Beranek officiating. The family will greet friends and relatives for an hour prior to and immediately following the service at the funeral home on Saturday.

Inurnment will be at Columbarium Memorial Gardens, Apache Wells Community Church, in Mesa, Ariz. at a later date.

Shirley was born May 13, 1926, in Mason City, the daughter of Glenn R. and Lena (Cummings) Leaman.

She graduated from Mason City High School in 1944 and then attended business school in Mason City. On Jan. 5, 1946, Shirley married Sidney Stott at the First Methodist Church in Mason City. They moved to Osage in 1953. Shirley was the financial secretary for the First United Methodist Church in Osage for a number of years. She then worked as a secretary at Osage High School and then for many years was a legal secretary for Joe Casey’s law firm in Osage, until her retirement in 1987. Shirley and Sidney moved to Arizona in 1996. After Sidney’s death in 2003, Shirley moved to Charles City. She was a member of PEO Chapters in Osage and Arizona. Shirley enjoyed her grandchildren’s activities, baking and trying new recipes, playing bridge and golf, and reading.

Shirley is survived by her three children, Thomas (Karen) Stott of LeClaire, Stephen (Deanna) Stott of Gretna, Neb., and Shelley (Robert) Grimm of New Haven; five grandchildren, Jenny (Deb) Stott of Davenport, Rebecca (John) Taylor of Urbandale, David (Samantha) Stott of Omaha, Neb., Michael (Angela) Stott of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Jackie (Justin) Muller of Osage; ten great-grandchildren, Izabella, John Thomas and Kameron Taylor of Urbandale, Jaicee Stott and Peter and Hayleigh Charles of Omaha, Neb., Samuel Stott and Delaney Stott of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Gabe and Sydney Muller of Osage; a sister, Bonnie Nettleton of Mason City; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sidney Stott; and a brother-in-law, Terry Nettleton.

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

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


HERBERT CHARLSON
February 12, 1921 - January 13, 2014

Herbert Elrick “Mike” Charlson, 92, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. W. Paul Weeg and Rev. Kent Mechler, Good Shepherd Chaplain, officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Visitation will be on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar and one hour prior to service at the church.

Mike was born in rural Randall, on Feb. 12, 1921, to Oscar and Maggie (Burke) Charlson. He was baptized and confirmed at Elim Lutheran Church in Randall and graduated from Randall High School. He married Capitola “Cappie” Hyland on Aug. 15, 1941, at the Hyland family farm.

Mike spent his entire working life farming, first in the Radcliffe area, then moving to Mitchell County in 1952. In 1986, he and Cappie retired from the farm and moved to St. Ansgar.

Mike and Cappie worked together all their farming years as well as in their retirement. They were very active in the First Lutheran Church. Mike enjoyed woodworking and carpentry, with Cappie assisting. Together, each year they made hundreds of lefse for the church bizarre and for sharing. They especially enjoyed fishing trips with friends and family.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 65 years, Cappie, in 2007; five brothers; one sister; four brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law.

He is survived by a daughter, Mary (Ken) Swenson of Osage; one son, Dennis (Colleen) Charlson of Mason City; three grandsons, Burke (Tatum) Swenson and great grandchildren Keeley, Baylor, Reegan and Ian of Council Bluffs; Aaron Charlson of Mason City; and Tanner (Ashley) Swenson and great-grandchildren Lliam and Emmary of Le Mars; one sister, Sylvia Doolittle of Story City; sisters-in-law Ruth Charlson of Eldon, Mo. and Mary Charlson of Gresham, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Joanie Hyland of Grand Junction, Colo.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. 641-713-4920. www.schroederandsites.com


M JEAN MOELLER
September 3, 1921 - January 13, 2014

M. Jean Moeller, 92, of Nora Springs, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Jean will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Rudd Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Avenue, Rudd with Pastor Jenny Suydam officiating. Burial will follow in the Eden Presbyterian Cemetery, Rural Rudd.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 323 2nd Street SE, Mason City.

Margaret Jean Moeller, daughter of Arthur and Elmira (Roberts) Shanks was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Rural Rudd. She attended school in Rudd and graduated with the Class of 1939. On Sept. 22, 1940, she was united in marriage to Paul G. Moeller and to this union, two children were born: Nancy and Dale. The family lived in Rural Rudd where Jean was a homemaker all of her life, helping Paul with the farming operation and raising their children. Paul died in 1979.

Jean loved spending time with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in the many sports they were involved in. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, quilting, china painting, and scrapbooking. She was very detailed oriented and organized in record keeping.

She was a member of the Eden Presbyterian Church in Rural Rudd where she was active in playing the organ for many years.

She will be missed by her daughter, Nancy Janssen of Rudd; son, Dale (Leslie) Moeller of Severna Park, Maryland; three grandsons, James “Jim” (Lori) Janssen of Floyd, Adam (Casey) Moeller of Conshohawken, Pa. and Aaron (Amy) Moeller of Annapolis, Maryland; three great-grandsons and two great-great-granddaughters and her sister-in-law, Careldena "Toddy" Shanks of Nora Springs along with nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, son-in-law, Francis Janssen; grandson, Gary Janssen; one brother and three sisters.

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


NADINE ELIZABETH MAE NOBLE
February 18, 1922 - January 15, 2014

Nadine Elizabeth Mae Noble, of Riceville, passed away at the age of 91, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, surrounded by her family at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville, with Rev. Michael Parris officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. Family and friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Monday, Jan. 20 from 4:30-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church.

Nadine was born Feb. 18, 1922, in a house 3.5 miles south of Riceville to Thomas and Anna (Kapka) House. She attended grade school and high school in Riceville, graduating in 1939. After completing Normal Training, she taught one year in a one room country school southeast of Riceville.

She was united in marriage to Harlan Noble 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 rural Riceville to farm. In 1985, they moved into their new house in town.

Nadine was active in the community and participated in many activities which included serving as a 4-H Girls Leader, the first woman on Riceville School Board, several years as an election board official, a member of the initial Riceville Community Center committee, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Garden Club. She was a member of the Mitchell County Chorus which performed in Washington DC. After her children had grown, she worked at Riceville Sale Barn for seven years.

Nadine was a life-long member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Riceville. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at the church. She was a member of the choir, a Sunday school teacher, a member of the Ladies Aide, and a participant in bible studies.

Nadine enjoyed watching all of her children’s and grandchildren’s school activities. She kept scrap books and photo albums of the family. She and Harlan enjoyed traveling in the United States and other countries, spending 15 winters in Florida, Texas, and Arizona.

Nadine is survived by Lee and Mary Ann Deutsche of Monee, Ill.; sons: Doug of Jefferson, S.D., 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. She is survived by brothers-in-law Weston, Lowell (Dixie), Dale (Alice), and Joe; sisters-in-law JoAnn Noble and Evelyn S. Noble.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harlan of 71 years; parents; step-father Frank Reckner; daughter Sharon Deutsche; sister Geraldine (Jerry) Foster; grandson Lucas Noble; great granddaughter Marissa Sartori, brother-in-law Russell Noble; and sister-in-law Evelyn L. Noble.


LOIS ALKE
March 22, 1926 - January 15, 2014

Lois Grace Alke, 87, of Osage, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Bryan Lagerstam and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Lois was born March 22, 1926, on a farm north of Lakota, the daughter of Herman and Grace (Rippentrop) Jansen, and grew up in the Titonka area. On Oct. 20, 1950, she married William "Bud" Alke at the Ramsey Reformed Church in Titonka. They farmed near Titonka and moved to Osage in 1964. She was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Lois worked for 22 years as a cook at the Osage Community Schools. She was well known for her potato salad.

Lois is survived by her husband, Bud Alke of Osage; two sons, Edward (Phuong) Alke of Westminster, Calif. and Darryll (Ann Dotson) Alke of West Liberty; one daughter, Kathy (Ben) Fuller of Bondurant; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Violet Beenken, Janice Eberle, and Joyce Beenken.

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

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


PATRICIA CHRISTIANSEN
February 7, 1937 - January 17, 2014

Patricia Ann Christiansen, 76, of Laurie, Mo., passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. She was born February 7, 1937, in Osage, a daughter of the late Glenn and Viletta (Lund) Mauser.

On June 22, 1957, at the Methodist Church in Osage, she was united in marriage to Don Christiansen who preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1995.

While living in Osage, she was a very active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and was currently a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Laurie.

She loved music and enjoyed singing and playing the keyboard. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and playing golf. 

She is survived by her children, Candace Christiansen and fiancé Frank De La Rosa of Austin, Texas and David Christiansen and wife Becky of Laurie, Mo.; a granddaughter, Heather Christiansen of Laurie, Mo.; sisters, Janis Schroeder and Marlys Pritchard both of St. Paul, Minn.; a niece, Stacy McGough; nephews, Scott Schroeder, Tim Schroeder and Jason Schroeder; several great-nephews, a great-niece and many friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at the Sunrise Bible Church in Sunrise Beach. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.



Posted on 21 January 2014

CAROL (PACEY) BLAKESTAD
July 10, 1919 - January 22, 2014

Carol (Pacey) Blakestad, 94, of St. Ansgar, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Visitation will be prior to service at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Carol was born July 10, 1919 to parents March and Minnie (Howe) Pacey, on a farm near Rock Falls. She attended school in Plymouth, until moving to a farm just east of Otranto, in 1934. She graduated from Otranto Consolidated High School in 1937.

Carol married Norman Blakestad on Sept. 25, 1939. They made their home on the Blakestad Family farm, where they raised their family.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Norman and infant daughter, Karen.

Surviving Carol are daughter Sheryl (Ron) Adams, Denver, Iowa; sons Alan (Suzette) Blakestad, Avoca, and Dale (Vonda) Blakestad, St. Ansgar. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Carol loved her community, church involvement, school activities and being with family and friends.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. 641-713-4920. www.schroederandsites.com



Posted on 29 January 2014

JONATHAN ANDREW DILL
November 2, 1988 - January 20, 2014

Jonathan Andrew Dill, 25, of Salinas, passed away suddenly Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at his home after a brief illness. Jonathan was the loving son of Gordon and Carol Dill and best friend of his siblings, Garin of Fresno, Ellyse of Sacramento, and Hans of Salinas.

Andrew was born in Monterey, Calif. on Nov. 2, 1988. Salinas was Jonathan's home, where he attended Lincoln Elementary School (K-6), Palma Junior High School (7-8), and Palma High School (9-12). Jonathan was enrolled in some classes at Monterey Peninsula College.

Jonathan was given the opportunity to experience many different jobs. All through high school he worked at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. After high school graduation, he worked for Balance Physical Therapy as a physical therapist assistant for several years. His next job opportunity took him to Redding, California to work for a construction company. Later he returned to Salinas and worked under the leadership of John Anderson and the retired Honorable Judge John Phillips with Rancho Cielo as an apprentice of construction. He also worked as a grower with his brother's business, Sunrize Nursery. Jonathan's latest job opportunity was with the California Rodeo Association at the new Rabobank Sports Complex in Salinas.

Jonathan's interests in life were family, friends, sports, and his personnel workouts at the gym. He was a member of Buena Vista 4-H from elementary school through high school. Jonathan was involved in sports all his life: from T-ball, baseball as a young boy to wrestling and football during junior high and high school.

Jonathan is survived by his parents, Gordon and Carol Dill, brothers Garin and Hans, sister Ellyse, grandparents, Murray and Elsie Dill, of Salinas; aunts and uncles; George and Rhoda Dill of Washington, Henry and Lisa Dill of Salinas, Kathy and Mike Bourne of Minnesota, and Cynthia and Jim McGonigle of Sacramento, Russell and Gloria Hein of Osage, Bob and Ann Hein of Ames, Jan Hein of Wisconsin; many first cousins, many beloved friends, and "Bossy" his beloved dog. Jonathan was known as a true loyal friend to all and will be remembered for his kind and genuine spirit. He will forever live in our hearts.

A Prayer Service will be held Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1 Railroad Ave., Spreckels, Calif. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. at Madonna del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, Calif. A Reception at Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa will follow the Mass.

A second Celebration of Jonathan's life will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at Rancho Cielo in Salinas, more information to follow.

The Dill family would like to thank all who have offered love and support during this difficult time. They ask in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Rancho Cielo in memory of Jonathan Andrew Dill. Donations may be made to: Rancho Cielo P.O. Box 6948 Salinas, California 93912 or ranchocieloyc.org.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: Carol and Gordon Dill, 25 Winham Street, Salinas, Calif. 93901.

Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.

For more information and to share a memory visit www.struveandlaporte.com.


GERTRUDE E DIETERICHS
April 15, 1917 - January 30, 2014

Gertrude E. Dieterichs, 96, of Osage, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Gertrude E. Tessman Dieterichs was born April 15, 1917, at St. Ansgar. Her parents were Edward R. and Emma Tessman. She was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. Gertrude was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran in 1930. She was united in marriage to Paul Dieterichs on June 8, 1939. To this union four children were born, Joan, Carol, John and Edward. Gertrude was a stay-at-home mom until her children were grown. She then went to work for Mitchell County Home Health Care. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and an active member of Trinity LWML. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Gertrude is survived by one daughter, Carol (Ned) Pollard of Osage; two sons, John Dieterichs (fiancée, Linda Heller) of Mason City, and Edward (Pat) Dieterichs of Austin, Texas.

She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Kary (Deneen) Schweiger, Kurt (Dolores) Schweiger, Shelly (Gordon) Sova, Kristine (Jeff) Rosenberg, Chuck Hurley (special friend, Becky Seacrist), Viki Hurley (special friend, Nathen Nelson), Rebecca Turner, Dr. Daniel (Barbara) Dieterichs, Timothy Dieterichs (fiancée, Tawney Karbo), Joshua Dieterichs, Dr. Chad (Sonja) Dieterichs, and Nicole Dieterichs; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Dieterichs in 1977; her daughter, Joan Schwieger; one sister, Norma Tessman; and two brothers, Arthur and Elmer Tessman.

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

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


VIOLET SCHLICK
April 23, 1920 - January 30, 2014

Violet Schlick, 93, of Osage, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with Pastor Charles Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Following services, there will be lunch and fellowship with the family in the church hall.

Violet was born April 23, 1920, in Kulm, N.D., the daughter of John and Emilie (Hille) Widmer. She graduated from Kulm High School in 1937 and attended Dakota Business College in Fargo, North Dakota.

Violet married Clayton Schlick on Jan. 23, 1942, in Moorhead, Minn. They moved to Osage and opened Schlick’s Jewelry Store in November of 1946. Violet and Clayton retired in 1982. She was a member of the United Church of Christ, the V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Violet enjoyed playing bridge, bowling, and fishing. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Violet is survived by her children, John (Diane) Schlick of Perry, Fla., Jerry (Sharon) Schlick of Perry, Fla., Joellyn (Ken) Weinberger of Osage, and Judy (Tim) Scheer of Lakeville, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Kelly) Meredith of Malta, Idaho, Jason (Carrie) Schlick of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Cory (Michelle) Weinberger of Waukee, Alicia (Jason) Trout of Decorah, Kelly (Mike) Rierson of Lakeville, Minn., Kari (William) Benolkin of Farmington, Minn., and Kristin Scheer of St. Paul; 17 great-grandchildren, Kyler, Kierstyn and Trevin Meredith, Calli Beth and Molli Kate Schlick, Clayton, Cooper and Madelyn Weinberger, Rowan and Saer Trout, Taylor, Brandon, Leah and Kira Rierson, Dylan Lach, Calvin and Kennedy Benolkin; sister, Vivian (Larry) Roesler of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clayton Schlick in 2003; a grandson; four brothers; one niece and one nephew.

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

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


FLORENCE L WERNER
May 1, 1929 - January 31, 2014

Florence L. Werner, 84, of Osage, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. Inurnment will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Florence was born on May 1, 1929, in Burr Oak Township, rural Osage, the daughter of Brodie and Bertha (Carrison) Mitchell. She attended Osage High School. Florence was married to Clayton Werner on Sept. 28, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. She was a stay at home mom and a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Church. Florence volunteered at the hospital, and enjoyed bowling, fishing and flower gardening.

Florence is survived by her husband Clayton of 65 years. Her six children, Steve (Stella) Werner, of Pine City, Minn., Jean (Gary) Nation of Rushford, Minn., Sheila (Dean) Knecht of Kalona, Vickie (Robert) Mead of Elkton, Minn., Brenda (Allen) Burgess of Osage, and Laurie Warren of New Hampton.

She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, a great-great granddaughter, two brothers, Clinton (Cleo) Mitchell of Osage, and Lester (Oma) Mitchell of Red Oak, Texas, and an aunt Gladys Putnam of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Connie in infancy, two sisters, Mary Berge and Dorothy Elke, and two brothers, Lloyd and Charles Mitchell.

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

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


 
Posted on 3 February 2014 by Jay Lehmann