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Marcella A. Walk funeral  Marcella A.
Walk, age 94, of St. Ansgar, died
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Osage,
Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Walter T. Enneberg American Legion Post 358 of St. Ansgar. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton and will continue one hour before services at the church on Friday. Marcella Ada Walk was the daughter of Henry J. and Meta “Matie” (Wilke) Trettin, born June 14, 1917, in Union Township, south of Grafton, Iowa. She attended country school, Grafton High School and Waldorf College. Her first job was with Sears as a cashier, followed by Standard Oil, and the secretary to R. B. Irons, Superintendent of Schools, all in Mason City. On January 20, 1944, she enlisted in the WAVES. Her training was in New York City, followed by schooling in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Marcella was assigned to an IBM unit in Washington, DC, where she kept track of all of the Navy planes around the world. She eloped and was married to Raymond Walk, QM3C, on March 12, 1945, in Providence, RI. After the war, they returned to Mason City where they were employed. Marcella and Ray were approached by a local banker to purchase Christian Bros. General Store in Grafton. She was in business for 43 years, operating The Corner Store and later renamed Walk’s Market. Her husband, Raymond, died in February of 1981, and then her son, Stan, managed the store. In July of 1994, Marcella moved to St. Ansgar. She tried to live by the motto “Work and Pray”. She looked forward to spring every year. She was fascinated at how a brown seed planted in black dirt, given light and water, produced a green leaf. Marcella especially enjoyed transplanting plants like geraniums. There are approximately 75 cuttings that are now rooting waiting to be planted this spring. She was a life long member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. She was also a member of its church band in the early 1930’s. Marcella looked forward to a weekly bible class, to morning (7:30 a.m.) breakfast with friends at the Sportsman’s, and eating and helping at the St. Ansgar Senior Center. Marcella is survived by her children, Stanley Walk and Suzanne Walk of St. Ansgar, a sister-in-law, Thelma Walk of Eagan, MN, and a brother-in-law and sisterin- law, Rueben and Maxine Walk of Grafton, plus many nieces and nephews. She would like to be remembered as one of God’s Children. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome. com. Ed Kruger funeral
 Manly-
Edward A. “Ed” Kruger, 83, of Manly and
formerly of Grafton, died Monday (March
5, 2012) at the Manly Nursing and Rehab
Center in Manly after struggling with
Parkinson’s disease. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday (March 10, 2012) at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 408 W. Walnut Street, Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will follow in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening (March 9, 2012) at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ed’s name. Edward Arthur Kruger was born on August 16, 1928 on the family farm near Grafton, the son of Alvin Gustiv and Esther Caroline (Walk) Kruger; he was the seven of thirteen children. During his grade school years Ed attended country school until 8th grade; he then attended and graduated from Plymouth High School amongst the class of 1946. On March 5, 1950 Ed was united in marriage to Maxine Nitcher at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton; this union would be blessed with four children. One of Ed’s greatest passion’s in life was farming. From his time as a young man until his retirement he put his heart and soul into the land. For many years Ed also was also a Supervisor for Jake’s Seed and then later a District Manager for George Seed. Following his retirement, and for his “fun job” Ed worked for American Ag Insurance as a Crop Adjustor. In his younger years he enjoyed his time spent as a basketball referee, was the Sunday School Superintendent at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, served on the St. Ansgar School Board, the Worth County Fair Board where he was the past President, the Worth County Compensation Board, as the leader for the Golden Banner 4-H club for over 20 years, and held various offices through the years at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He and Maxine were members of the National Squaredance Camper Association – Iowa from 1980- 2003. He was also a member of numerous Barbershop Quartets throughout the years and was a talented woodworker. Ed was blessed with a unique ability to bring people together. He was a pillar of faith and strength for his family. He was a kind, intelligent, concerned and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was a role model for many. Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife of 62 years, Maxine; his children, Jean Kruger and her husband Tom Trettin, Oak Hill, Virginia, Carol Post and her husband Ron, Manly, and Neil Kruger and his wife Laurene, Grafton; his grandchildren, Captain Ryan Post, Dr. Jason Post and his wife Dr. Katie Post, Josh Wehrwein and his special friend Kelly, Nick Wehrwein, Travis Kruger and his wife Larissa, and Shea Kruger; his great grandchildren, Justin, Julie Grace, Ethan, William Edward, and Olivia Pearl; his siblings, Dora (Dave) Runyon, Rev. Harold (Jackie) Kruger, Ruth (Phil) Erdmann, Rev. Robert Kruger, Clarice (Robert) Wilde, Deanna (Gary) Sande, and Allen Kruger and his special friend Sandy; his sisters-inlaw, Rose Marie Kruger and Juanita Krueger; and his brothers-in-law, George Jr. (Cordelia) Nitcher and Ken (Sandra) Nitcher. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Julie Ann Kruger; his siblings, Myrtle, Gladys, Walt, Harvey, and a brother in infancy, Richard; as well as a sister-in-law, Joyce Hackbart. Marlene Hulshizer funeral  Northwood
- Marlene Carol Hulshizer, 71, of
Northwood, died Tuesday, February 28 at
her home. Funeral services were held March 2 at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. 9th St. Northwood, with Pastor Karen Grandall officiating. Burial was in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Marlene Carol Hulshizer was born on March 27, 1940 at Osage, IA, the daughter of Orlo and Della (Perau) Jensen. Marlene was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation on April 11, 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, IA. She received her education in the St. Ansgar Public Schools, graduating from St. Ansgar High School in 1958. Marlene also attended Minneapolis Business College. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Jay” Hulshizer on September 20, 1959 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar and to this union four children were born. After their marriage Marlene worked as a secretary for Wallace Johnson in Northwood and for 17 years cooked for Congregate Meals and Meals on Wheels in Northwood. She also worked briefly at Sue’s Cornerpost. Marlene enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and grand dog Sasha, playing Shanghai and 500 cards, golfing, fishing, reading, crocheting, and gardening. Marlene was a member of First Lutheran Church and Rachel Circle and held may offices, a Sunday School and Bible School teacher; Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and 4-H leader. For may years, she was the Girl Scout Nut Lady, belonged to Twenties Study Club, Agape Ministry Coordinator, held several local, district and state offices in the VFW Auxiliary and was on the Northwood Board of Adjustment. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debra Athey of Northwood, Trisha (Doug) Lang of Osage, Douglas (Erin) Hulshizer of Colo; seven grandchildren, Courtney and Mitchell Athey of Northwood, Abbie and Andrew Lang of Osage, Allison, Kate, Megan Hulshizer of Colo; her sister LaDonna (Tom) Gratias of Clive; Brothers-in-law: Gene Hulshizer of Las Vegas, NV, Ronald (Marcia) Hulshizer of St. Ansgar, Russell (Marlene) Hulshizer of St. Ansgar, as well as many nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Wayne Hulshizer; son, Scott Wayne who died in infancy; grandson, Nicholas Drew Hulshizer. Mary E.Vrell Mary E. Vrell, 89, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2012, at her home.Burial was at the National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. The former Mary E. Pattyn, daughter of Rene and Martha Pattyn, was born November 22, 1922, in St. Ansgar, Iowa. She married Jack E. Vrell on May 1st, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa. Survivors include two daughters, Sheryl Montgomery and Mary Ellen Vrell; one son, Kenneth Rene Vrell; two grandsons, one great-grandson; sisters, Leona Kleckner of St. Ansgar, Iowa and Irene Michels of Osage, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband in 1965, and a sister, Evona Sandberg. Mary Anna Pitzen funeral
 Stacyville,
Iowa- Mary Anna Pitzen, 98, of
Stacyville, died on Monday, March 12,
2012 at Mitchell County Regional Health
Center, Osage, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, Iowa, with Father Jack McClure CPPS officiating. Burial was in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville. Mary Anna was born on June 1, 1913 in Randolph, Nebraska, to James and Anna (Gubbels) Reding. Her family moved to Stacyville when she was 5 years old. She married Alfred Pitzen on September 2, 1936 at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. Mary worked beside Alfred on the farm helping where needed especially taking care of the calves. She was able to be outside and cook a wonderful meal in the house at the same time. After retirement from the farm they moved to Stacyville in 1978. Mary was active in Christian Mothers and Catholic Order of Foresters as well as being a 4-H leader for many years. Family always came first to Mary, who loved her children, grand children and great grandchildren. She enjoyed flowers and her garden, quilting, refinishing furniture, oil painting and playing cards. Mary was famous for hosting her Sunday morning breakfast for family and serving her homemade cinnamon rolls. Mary is survived by her children: Gene (Cheryl Renwick) Pitzen of Stacyville; Ronnie (Becky) Pitzen of Stacyville; Mary Jane (Jim) Mauer of Lisle, Ill; Betty Ann (Marly) Stoltenberg of Mason City, Ia.; Carol (Vaughn) Rossum of Osage, Ia.; son-in-law Doug Malo of Brookings, S.D.; daughterin- law Vernie Pitzen of Austin, Mn.; 25 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren; a brother Melvin (Bernice) Reding of Stacyville and sister Anna Kramer of Dubuque, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband; son James: daughter Rosalie Malo; daughter-in-law Jane Pitzen; parents; infant brother Joseph; sister Alvina Brown. Lawrence Dieterich
 St.
Ansgar, Ia.- Lawrence H. Dieterich, 95,
of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, March 26,
2012 at Mitchell County Regional Health
Center, Osage, Iowa. Funeral service will be on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Visitation is scheduled on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. Lawrence was born on April 1, 1916 in Floyd County, Iowa to Carl and Bertha (Kroneman) Dieterich. He was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church south of Osage, Iowa, by Pastor Bertram on April 30, 1916. They moved to Mitchell Co. in 1919 to a farm south of St. Ansgar. He was confirmed by Pastor Brammer in Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar. He attended high school in St. Ansgar and graduated in 1935. Lawrence started farming in 1939 south of St. Ansgar. He married Evelyn Billings in 1941 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Osage by Pastor Solemn. They lived on a farm ½ mile east of St. Ansgar for 2 years before moving to a farm 3 ½ miles south of St. Ansgar, purchasing the farm in 1945 and continued farming until he retired and moved to St. Ansgar in 1982. Lawrence held many offices during his lifetime including; State secretary for the State Rural Youth Organization, elected to the first Soil Conservation Board in Mitchell Co., on the board for the Mitchell Co. Beef Assoc.and on the board for the Mitchell Co. Swine Assoc., Rock Township Trustee, Farm Bureau voting delegate, on the St. Ansgar School Board a few years after the first reorganization in the early 50’s, president of the School Board for 3 terms, member of the Federal Land Bank Board for 17 years and president for several years, one of the two on the Iowa Advisory Board for the Federal Land Bank of Omaha, served on the church board for many years in various positions and as chairman for several years, sold Pioneer Seed Corn from 1947 to 1982, and served on the St. Ansgar City Council from 1992 to 1996. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; wife; infant daughter, LaDonna; 3 brothers and one sister. He is survived by his children; Rita (David) Kicherer, St. Ansgar; Darla (William) Stiles, West Des Moines, Ia.; Dennis (Ann) Dieterich, St. Ansgar; grandchildren, Misti (Jon) Peppler; Michele Kicherer; Dan Kicherer; Ryan Stiles; Nicholas Stiles; Ben (Amanda) Dieterich; Christine Dieterich: 8 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, IA, 641- 713-4920. www.schroederandsites.com. David Schmidt David Carl Schmidt, 66, was called to heaven on Sunday, March 25th. He died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa. David was born May 21, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Reverend Walter and Ruth Schmidt. Throughout his life, he was dedicated to his faith and his family. He was confirmed in Christ on March 22, 1959. He graduated from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska, in 1967 and then attended Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. On June 20, 1970, he married JoAnn (Joni) Maples. David moved his family to St. Ansgar in 1981, where he resided until his passing. He enjoyed supporting and attending St. Ansgar’s school, sporting and community events and was active in the area Cub Scouts, serving as Cub Master. David was also active in the Forte Milers Barbershop Chorus. He always cheered for the Chicago Cubs and Bears win or lose, and cherished his time playing cards with his friends. For twenty years, David was the pastor at the Otranto Community Church, leaving in 2010 due to his declining health. He is survived by his wife, Joni; their children Emily (Alex) Edwards of Elkhorn, Nebraska; Julie (Mike) Morische of Carpenter, Iowa; Amanda (Jon) Heiny of Austin, Minnesota; and Jonathan Schmidt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren Alexander Schmidt; Ashley, Tyler, Whitney and Ellen Heiny; Anna and Owen Edwards; his mother, Ruth Schmidt of Omaha, Nebraska; sisters Linda (Walt) Duda and Diane (Rodney) Christianson; brother Dennis (Sue Hoaglund); and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, Iowa. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, Iowa, with Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Harvey Norby  Harvey
Myron Norby, age 89, of St. Ansgar, died
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Osage
Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in
Osage. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Roy Ott, Rev. Stephen Bohling and Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Rock Township. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Harvey was born April 20, 1922, in rural Osage, Iowa, the son of Hjalmer and Matilda (Olsen) Norby. His father died when Harvey was six years old so he grew up helping his mother and sisters manage the family farm. He graduated from Osage High School. Harvey was a Standard Oil bulk agent, worked for Farm Service and later drove school bus for St. Ansgar Community Schools. He married Mary Louise Champion on June 20, 1943. They later divorced. Harvey married Phyllis Boeset Rosenberg on October 29, 1988, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rock Township. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and for many years was a member of the Osage Volunteer Fire Department. Harvey was always willing to help others and many said, “Oh, Harvey knows everyone.” He enjoyed going out and helping Phyllis’ boys on the farm. His nickname on the farm was “Walking Eagle”. Harvey’s grandchildren were very important to him. Harvey is survived by his wife, Phyllis Norby of St. Ansgar; his daughter, Colette (Randy) Slycord of Redmond, Washington; daughter-in-law, Cheryl (John) Whalen of Dubuque; and sister, Lorraine Creager of Sumner. His grandchildren include Christopher Slycord of Redmond, Washington, Tony (Linda) Norby of Fort Collins, Colorado, Darcy (Jason) Putz of Farley, Meagan (Rob) Clarkson of Laclede, Missouri; and great-grandchildren, Macy and Banks Norby, Grace, Ella and Payton Putz, Carly, Sam and Cooper Clarkson. He is also survived by Phyllis’ children, Richard (Betty) Rosenberg of St. Ansgar, Rebecca Kofron and Marc of Clear Lake, Bradley Rosenberg and Pearl of Roberts, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Rosenberg and Kris of Grafton, Susan (Frank) Horsfall of Carpenter; and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dr. Laurence Harvey Norby; his sister, Gertrude Crowell; and two brothers-in-law, Glenn Crowell and Richard Creager. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage (641) 732-3706. Gerald Dean Troge Gerald Dean Troge, 83 of Virginia, formerly of Cloquet, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012 in St. Michael’s Health and Rehab Center in Virginia after battling terminal cancer.He was born on January 5, 1929 to Elmer and Marie (Simpson) Troge in Rudd, Iowa. He graduated in 1946 from St. Ansgar High School. He was employed at Conoco Oil Company for over 30 years. During his life, Gerald resided in Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Minnesota. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 27 years, Bernice (Eisenhauer) Troge; sister, Marjorie Seeliger; and parentsin- law, Carl and Gerdie Eisenhauer. He is survived by five children, Carol (Monty) Saeland of International Falls, Rita (Ray) Saeland of Cloquet, Jarri (Howard) Ankrum of Tower, Jim (Dianne) Troge of Anaheim, California, and Joe (Dori McCullough) Troge of Carlton; 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 2 nieces; and special friend, Doris Barber of Virginia. The family would like to give a special thanks to all those that provided excellent care during his stay at St. Michaels. Visitation and a Memorial Service was held on Sunday, March 11, 2012 in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801-14th St. in Cloquet. A time for lunch and fellowship followed. Interment was to be in Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Park in Ponca City, Oklahoma. To www.atkinsonrthlandfuneralhome.com. |
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