Dr. Vincent Reuter, 83

Published August 10, 2005, Page B-4

Dr. Vincent G. Reuter, 83, of Tempe, Arizona, died on Monday, August 1, 2005, from complications of Parkinson's disease.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 5, in Tempe.

Vincent was born on September 27, 1921 in Gilbertville, the oldest of eight children. He grew up in Mason City and graduated from the Saint Joseph High School. Vincent earned an AA Degree in Engineering from the Mason City Junior College, then enlisted in the Army. He retired from the Army Reserves in 1971. He then attended the University of Iowa earning a Bachelor's Degree in 1947 and a Master of Arts Degree in 1948 and a PhD in 1952. He met and married the love of his life, Clara Ranalletta, while working for Curtis Wright Aircraft Engines in Woodbridge, New Jersey in 1956. In 1961, Vincent began his work at Arizona State University as an Associate Professor. He retired from teaching and research in 1988.

Vincent is survived by his wife; son, John Reuter of Tempe; and daughter, Christine (Daniel) Beckman of Gilbert, Arizona; grandchildren, Bridget and Elliot Beckman; sisters, Marguerite Johnson of Johnston, Joanne (Vince) Coyle of Deadwood, South Dakota and Marlene Reuter of Mason City; many nieces and nephews including Joe (Vicki) Reuter of Mason City, Tom (Pam) Reuter of Forest City and Jane (Fred) Ogez of Forest Lake, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cecilia (Pint) Reuter; brother, Wildred Reuter; and sisters, Marilyn Young-Reuter, Dolores Reuter and Rosemary Reuter.
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Mildred Beyer, 79

Published August 10, 2005, Page B-4

Mildred M. Beyer, 79, of Fertile, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 9, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City, with Rev. Samuel Hamilton-Poore officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mildred M., the daughter of Glen and Hazel (Busick) Schader, was born on June 8, 1926 in Osceola. She graduated from the Council Bluffs High School. Mildred married Stanton Conger and they later were divorced. She married Ronald E. Beyer on June 10, 1978 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Mildred worked for Winnebago Industries for 12 years, retiring in 1989.

She was a member of the Moose Lodge and VFW. She enjoyed camping and pets, especially her dog, Mitzi.

Mildred is survived by her husband, Ron of Fertile; son, Bob (Linda) Conger of Osceola; daughters, Cindy (Kenny) Meier of Blue Grass and Susan Franklin of Arizona; grandchildren, Micki, Stevi and Marti Meier, all of Blue Grass; and a brother, Bob (Beverly) Schader of Osceola.

She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Robert Kraakevik, 70

Published September 28, 2005, Page B-5

Robert Louis Kraakevik, 70, of Garland, Texas, died on Thursday, August 4, 2005, in Garland.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 8, at the Eastgate Funeral Home in Garland, with burial in the DFW National Cemetery.

Robert was born on September 14, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kraakevik. Bob was a 1952 graduate of the Forest City High School and a 1954 graduate of Waldorf College. He served in the Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sgt., receiving the Good Conduct and Air Force Commendation medals. Bob earned a Master of Liberal Arts, SMU and a Master of Library Science, TWU. He was a reference librarian at the South Garland Library.

He was an active member of the McLaughlin Bible Class at First Baptist, Dallas.

Bob is survived by his wife Joy; daughters, Kay Martin, Jan Kneupper and Jeanne Trieger; and 10 grandchildren.
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Donald R. Sunne, 78

Published August 10, 2005, Page B-4

Donald R. Sunne, 78, of Fertile, died on Friday, August 5, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 8, at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City, with Rev. Bob Snitzer officiating. Burial was on Tuesday, August 9, at the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Menomonie, Wisconsin, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Donald R. Sunne, was born in Wakesha, Wisconsin on May 26, 1927, the son of Oscar and Hazel (Copp) Sunne. Donald grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He served his country in the US Navy during WW II in the Philippine Islands. On May 28, 1949, he was united in marriage with Ruth Irvine at the Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Four children were born to this union. Don worked in plumbing sales. In 1961, the family moved to Fertile. Don retired from Wolverine Brass in 1998.

Don's faith was an important part of his life. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and taught Sunday School and served on church councils throughout his adult life. He also served on the Board of Regents for Waldorf College in Forest City for 12 years. The Christian legacy he left is treasured by his family and friends and his sense of humor will never be forgotten.

Don is survived by his wife, Ruth of Fertile; three daughters, Susan (Roger) Ouverson of Vinton, Julia (Edward) Olson of Joice and Mary (Dennis) Lee of Zumbrota, Minnesota; one son, David (Julie) Sunne of Dundee; a sister, Doris (James) Anderson of Laguna Vista, Texas; and by his 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Melvin Oien.

Although the family grieves his loss, we rejoice in knowing that Don is in the loving arms of his heavenly Father.
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Mike Wolfe, 94

Published August 10, 2005, Page B-4

L. B. "Mike" Wolfe, 94, of Fertile, died on Friday August 5, 2005, at the USA Healthcare, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 9, at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, rural Forest City, with Pastors Robert Snitzer and Lindsay Jordan officiating. Burial was in the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Fertile with the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel of Clear Lake in charge of the arrangements.

L. B. "Mike" Wolfe, was born on April 17, 1911 in Blairstown, the son of Arthur and Alma (Dolge) Wolf. Mike attended school in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and Forest City. He was united in marriage with Ruth Myhre on August 26, 1936 in Fertile. They farmed in the Fertile-Forest City area. He enjoyed working together with his neighbors and also did custom work, such as combining and baling. Mike loved his family and liked to "romp" with his grandchildren and tell stories. They will always remember grandpa with his striped overalls.

Mike enjoyed watching boxing and was once a boxer in his younger days. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye football fan. He also enjoyed fishing in northern Minnesota and Ontario, Canada and woodworking. Mike was a member of the Fertile Lutheran Church and later the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, Fertile Consolidated School Board of Education, Board of the Fertile Creamery and the Fertile Lion's Club. He also was the Cerro Gordo Weed Commissioner for several years.

Mike is survived by his four children, Deanna (Raymond) Jordan of Fertile, Harold Wolfe of Clear Lake, Robert (Sandra) Wolfe of Clear Lake and Linda (Lowell) Nuehring of Clear Lake; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; son, Bernard; brothers, Marvin and Kenneth; and sisters, Greta Hansler, Maxine Otis and Marian Waller.
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Goldie A. Johnson, 95

Published August 17, 2005, Page B-5

Goldie A. Johnson, 95, died on Friday, August 5, 2005, at the Parkview Care Center in Wells, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 9, at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Chapel in Wells, Minnesota with Pastor Paul Baker officiating. Interment was in the Rice Lake Cemetery in Foster Township, Faribault County, Minnesota.

Goldie was born on July 15, 1910 in Monango, North Dakota, the daughter of Henry C. and Daisy (Gregory) Buendorf. On December 30, 1930, Goldie was united in marriage with Alvin Johnson. She lived most of her life in Wells and lived the past two years at The Shepherd's Inn in Wells. She worked at Banquet Foods for 17 years prior to her retirement.

Goldie was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wells and had been an active member of Love Circle, the Wells VFW Auxiliary and the Wells Senior Citizens.

She is survived by daughters, Darlyne and her husband, Richard Espeland of Forest City and Coni and her husband, Alan Olson of Wells; one son, LaMar and his wife, Bev of Wells; two sisters, Marie Johnson and husband, Vernon of Wells and Loretta Bendickson of Huntsville, Alabama; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvin; a son, Ralph in December 2000; two brothers, Earl and Merle and his wife, Ruby Buendorf; a sister, Greta in infancy; and a brother-in-law, James Bendickson.
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David Miller, 77

Published August 17, 2005, Page B-5

David Miller, 77, died on Sunday, August 7, 2005, at his home in Renwick.

David Christian Miller, was born on October 9, 1927 at Milton, Pennsylvania, to Jennings and Florence (Mildred) Kinsinger Miller. He was baptized in the Methodist faith. David moved with his family to Chicago, Illinois, as a young boy. He graduated from the Lane Tech School in 1945 and served his country towards the end of World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1945 until 1948. He was a Seaman Second Class and was a Corpsman, serving in China on the USS Benovelence and the USS Repose. After his service, David was married to Marilyn Attig on July 1, 1951 at Renwick. The couple lived in the Chicago area, where he was a draftsman and designer until 1991. During this time, David worked on projects for Avon and Walt Disney.

While in Chicago, David was active in the Calvary United Methodist Church. He served on several committees and was active in choir and men's dartball at the church. He enjoyed singing and was active in the West Towns Barbershop Chorus, Lombard Chapter of SPEBSQSA. He was also a member of the Friendly Overtures, a Men's Barbershop Quartet. After his retirement, David and Marilyn moved to Renwick. David's wife, Marilyn preceded him in death on August 9, 2000. He was married to Donna Classon Nerem on September 6, 2003, at Forest City. The couple shared their time living in Renwick and Forest City. They also enjoyed spending winters in Florida. Each year, David looked forward to hosting the family and friends reunion at his home in Renwick. David was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and wood and soap carvings. He also enjoyed gardening and golfing.

David is survived by his wife, Donna of Forest City and Renwick; his children, Carol Fleming and husband, Jim of Naperville, Illinois, John Miller and wife, Becky of Dalhart, Texas, James Miller and wife, Cyndi of Aurora, Illinois, Donna Schreur and husband, Charles of Kirkland, Illinois and Robert Miller of Rockford, Illinois; his stepson, Larry Nerem of Forest City; his stepdaughter, Joleene Hart and husband, Steve of Savonberg, Kansas; 30 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his sister, Nancy Miller of Bartlet, Illinois; and his brother, Alan Miller and wife, Sue of Park Ridge, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marilyn; his son, Kenneth; and three brothers, Jennings, Don and George.
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Olive G. Gilbertson, 89

Published August 17, 2005, Page B-5

Olive G. Gilbertson, 89, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 13, at the Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Ted Gullixson officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Olive Geneva, was born on May 13, 1916 in Winnebago County, near Joice, the daughter of Gilbert and Cora (Myre) Tweeten. Olive was baptized and confirmed at the Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills. She attended rural school at the Dahlen School in Mt. Valley Township and graduated from the Lake Mills High School in 1933. She attended Waldorf Academy for three years and graduated from a one-year business course at Waldorf College in 1934. Olive was united in marriage to Leonard Gilbertson on July 23, 1936. Leonard and Olive owned and operated the Forest City Hatchery for several years. She worked eight years at the Forest City Canning Company and for over twenty years at Greatwestern Products Company, retiring in 1983.

Olive was a long time member of the Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church and active in ladies aid. She served on the altar committee for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed her family, baking, flowers and gardening.

Olive is survived by her children, Allan and his wife, Donna of Forest City and James and his wife, Karen of Prairie Village, Kansas; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Holtan; four brothers, James Tweeten, Stanley Tweeten, Lutheran Tweeten and Maynard Tweeten; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother; husband; and two brothers, Komer Johnson and Alvin Tweeten.
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Margaret Johnson, 80

Published August 17, 2005, Page B-5

Margaret Johnson, 80, of Thompson, died at her rural Thompson home on Friday, August 12, 2005.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 16, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center, with Mr. Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Vinje, with the Winter Funeral Home of Buffalo Center in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Alicia, the daughter of Russell Alexander and Vivian Esther (Rush) Nuzum, was born on June 23, 1925 in Mower County, Minnesota. When she was three, her parents moved to a farm near Wick, then later to a farm near St. Charles. She was confirmed in the Presbyterian Church in St. Charles. She lived with her aunt and uncle, Estella and Sophus Carstens, near Burchinal during her high school years, graduating from the Swaledale High School in 1943. Following graduation, Marge attended the Hamilton Business College in Mason City. When she was 19 she met the love of her life, Harland Everette Johnson, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. They were married on September 20, 1945 at the Miller Lutheran Church. After Harland was released from active duty in 1946, Harland and Marge farmed near Miller for three years, before moving to rural Thompson, where they shared 52 years.

As a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Buffalo Center, she taught Sunday School and Bible School, served as Ladies Aid President, quilted for Lutheran World Relief and sang in the Loren Larson's Choir.

Marge is survived by daughters, Ruth Docy of Amherst New York and Patricia (Marcus) Jensvold of Houston, Texas; sons, Harland (Sandy) Johnson of Thompson and Ned (Myra) Johnson of Montfort, Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Charlotte (Joe) Rognehaugh of Forest City, Corleen (Merrill) Hayden of St. Charles and Carolyn (Larry) Taylor of Sonon; a brother, Raymond Nuzum of Winterset; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
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Warren Rasmussen, 81

Published August 24, 2005, Page B-5

Warren V. Rasmussen, 81, of Forest City, died on Sunday, August 14, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m., at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 16, with the family greeting friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the services.

Warren Virgil, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 25, 1923, the son of Helmer and Bernice (Stevens) Rasmussen. Due to his mother's illness, Warren was raised in Rake by his grandmother. He returned to St. Paul and graduated from high school there. Warren served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, spending time aboard the USS Vega in the South Pacific Theater. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he returned home. On March 15, 1947, he was united in marriage with Mavis Ann Anderson at the Liberty Lutheran Church in Rake.

The couple lived for a time in St. Paul where Warren was active in the Drum and Bugle Corps in Minneapolis. They then farmed for several years in the Thompson-Lake Mills area. Warren began working as a carpenter and stone mason. He and his family lived in many communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin as he worked building churches and nursing homes. In 1967, the family moved to Forest City. Warren worked for Forester Industries for 16 years and continued with Winnebago Industries for another 10 years before retiring.

He was a talented musician and played the trumpet, banjo, clarinet and sang. He was a member of the Leland VFW Post and the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. Warren enjoyed refinishing furniture, rosemaling and did cabinetry work.

Warren is survived by his wife, Mavis Ann Rasmussen of Forest City; three sons, Steven (Linda) Rasmussen of Des Moines, David (Joyce) Rasmussen of Jefferson and Gary (Michelle) Rasmussen of Stuart; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Larene and Beverly Anderson; a brother-in-law and his wife, Ronald and Joyce Anderson of Buffalo Center; and a sister-in-law and her husband, Elaine and Dale Nerdig of Forest City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Doris Lucy.
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Fern Bruckhoff, 87

Published August 24, 2005, Page B-5

Fern Bruckhoff, 87, of Forest City, formerly of Kiester, Minnesota, died on Thursday, August 18, 2005, at the Forest Plaza Assisted Living in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 22, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Kiester, with Rev. Lynn Borgeson officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Kiester.

Fern Helen, the daughter of Monte and Eva Mae (Ford) Conrad, was born on June 7, 1918 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fern graduated from the Wells High School in 1936 and attended Teachers' Training. She taught first grade reading and arithmetic at county school. She also was a receptionist and bookkeeper for several businesses in the area. She was united in marriage with W. A. "Pete" Bruckhoff in Marshall, Minnesota on June 12, 1942. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Kiester.

She is survived by her children, Mary (Floyd) Trent of Lewisville, Texas, Richard (Susan) Bruckhoff of Carrollton, Texas, Paul (Debbie) Bruckhoff of Rowlett, Texas and Bruce (Carrie) Bruckhoff of Forest City; five grandchildren, Adam Bruckhoff of Lewisville, Texas, Matt Bruckhoff of Atlanta, Georgia, Jason (Jessica) Bruckhoff of Forest City and Joshua and Jenna Bruckhoff of Forest City; a great-grandson, Carter Bruckhoff of Forest City; brothers, Carroll Conrad of Two Harbors, Minnesota and Don (Peggy) Conrad of Abilene, Texas; sisters-in-law, Gwen Bruckhoff of Wells, Minnesota, Mildred (George) Stencel of Minnesota Lake, Minnesota and Hildred Hoechst of Mapleton, Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2002; and her parents.
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Viola Damm, 76

Published August 24, 2005, Page B-5

Viola M. Damm, 76, of Forest City, died on Saturday, August 20, 2005, at her home in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 23, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Viola Marie, the daughter of Carl and Mae (Olson) Caltvedt, was born on November 8, 1928, on a farm near McCallsburg. The family lived on farms near Ellsworth and Williams, then lived in Roland and McCallsburg where her father drove a Phillips 66 truck and delivered gas to farmers. In 1941, Viola's parents bought a farm near Leland. Viola graduated from the Lake Mills High School in 1947. She was united in marriage with Emil Junior Damm on January 7, 1951. The couple made their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Emil was serving in the U.S. Army at Camp Carson. In 1953, the family moved to Forest City and have lived here since.

Viola was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City where she taught Sunday School and was active in the Rachel Circle. She served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts and for many years was an election poll worker. Other memberships include the Kum Along Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was the family historian and helped published two books on genealogy. She enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and 500 and loved playing games with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, a wonderful cook and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Emil; a son, David and his wife, Sandy and their children, Josh and Jessica; daughter, Linda and her husband, Mike Smith and their children, Megan and Matt; son, Michael Damm and Julie Damm and their children, Nick and Nathan; and son, Steven Damm; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Caltvedt; two nieces, Darlene Dobell and husband, Dwight and Betty Jean Caltvedt; a nephew, Calvin Caltvedt; and a great-niece, Amanda Caltvedt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clifford; a nephew, Daryl Caltvedt; and a sister-in-law, Eva Damm.
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Iva Schuler, 87

Published August 24, 2005, Page B-5

Iva E. Schuler, 87, of Forest City, died on Saturday, August 20, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of Christ in Fertile, with Pastor Curt Gallmeyer officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be from 5-6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 23, at the funeral home and an hour prior to the services at the church. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Iva E., the daughter of Ben and Ellen (Roath) Miller, was born on May 26, 1918 near Klemme. Iva graduated from the Fertile High School in 1936 and Hamilton Business College in 1960. She was employed at the Clear Lake Medical Center, Montgomery Ward Credit Office and Furst-McNess Products of Freeport, Illinois, until her retirement in 1980 when she returned to Forest City to live.

She enjoyed camping and horse back riding with her children and grandchildren. Family was very important to her and she prized her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Iva was a life-long member of the Fertile Church of Christ and her faith was an important part of her life.

She is survived by a daughter, Judi Larson of Forest City; a son, Jim and his wife, Lenor Schuler of Farmer City, Illinois; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Glen Miller of Marshall, Texas, Amos Miller of Lafayette, Indiana and Orland Miller of Hot Springs, South Dakota; three sisters, Leona Meeks of Freeport, Illinois, Viola Roberts of Fertile and Verna Butts of San Leandro, California; and a sister-in-law, Corrine Miller of Clear Lake.

Iva was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Verle and Alvin Miller; a son, Dennis; a grandson, Jon Larson; and a son-in-law, Elmer Larson.
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Ardell E. Rasmusson, 86

Published August 31, 2005, Page B-5

Ardell E. Rasmusson, 86, of Emmons, Minnesota, died on Monday, August 22, 2005, at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 25, at the Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Emmons.
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William S. Ebaugh, 63

Published August 31, 2005, Page B-5

William S. Ebaugh Jr., 63, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at his home in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 27, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, with Pastor Catherine Luck officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

William Stanley Ebaugh Jr., was born in Forest City on January 17, 1942, the son of W. Stanley and Jane (Talbott) Ebaugh. William graduated from the Forest City High School in 1960 and attended Iowa State University in Ames. He served in the United State Air Force from 1964 to 1968. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to the Midwest and made his home in Chicago. He later moved to the Atlanta, Georgia, area where he worked for the Honeywell Corporation. In 1988, he married Janay Coleman in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The couple moved to Forest City in 2003 where Bill was currently working for Winnebago Industries.

He is survived by his wife, Janay Ebaugh of Forest City; his mother, Jane Ebaugh of Forest City; a son and his wife, Mark and Dagmar Ebaugh of Atlanta, Georgia; a daughter, Kristin Ebaugh of Huntsville, Alabama; step-son, Jeremy Coleman of Forest City; a sister, Mary Hatlevig of Iowa Falls; a brother, Mike Ebaugh of Forest City; and nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his father; and his grandparents.
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Irene Oien, 87

Published August 31, 2005, Page B-5

Irene Erickson Oien, 87, of Rake, died on Saturday, August 27, 2005, at the United Hospital in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 11:00 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, with Rev. Larry Rehlander officiating. Family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the services. Inurnment will be in the Wood Lawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at a later date.
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Leon K. Gelner, 95

Published September 7, 2005, Page B-5

KLEMME—Leon K. Gelner, 95, of Klemme, died on Monday, August 29, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 1, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating. Music was provided by organist, Margaret Tue who accompanied a congregational hymn and a vocal duet of Angela Best and Crystal Greiman. Ushers were Bob Scott and Carl Heginger. Casket bearers were Gary Gelner, Bill Renner, Matt Hanson, Ron Hanson, Ken Hanson, Dr. Steven Stokesbary, Michael Boyd, Ryan Gelner and Randy Gelner. Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery, Forest City, with the Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner in charge of the arrangements.

Leon Karl Gelner, the son of Ferdnand and Amelia (Stiehl) Gelner, was born on March 12, 1910, on a farm south of Forest City. He attended school at Madison Township No. 6 and farmed with his parents. On April 7, 1934, he was married to Wava Nelson at Northwood. To this union four children were born, Janice, Jerald, Shirley and Leora. Leon worked for Hancock County as a caterpillar operator and later for Herman Buns Construction. While farming, they sold Hybrid corn seed and Triple F feed. On March 2, 1956, he married Nova T. Koerner Stokesbary at Albert Lea, Minnesota. They made their home in Klemme and later started the Mix-Mill Feed Business.

They enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Europe, Alaska and wintering in Hawaii. Leon was active throughout his life enjoying boating, square dancing, camping, bowling, playing softball and especially golfing at the Slippery Elm Golf Course in Klemme, where he was not only a board member, he was also a mentor to all. He always looked forward to visiting with his friends at congregate meals in Klemme. He was a member of the Klemme United Methodist Church and IOOF.

Leon is survived by his children, Janice Whitehurst of Clear Lake, Jerald (Suzee) Gelner of Laveen, Arizona and Shirley Feaver of Aguanga, California; grandchildren, Janice (Eugene) Weis, Jeannine (Douglas) Thompson, Jeri (Steve) Sphon, Kenneth (Jean) Hanson, Ronald (Celeste) Hanson, Ronda Ryan, Ryan Gelner, Michael Boyd, Dana Williams and Randy Gelner; 25 great-grandchildren; step-children, Janice (Marvin) Janssen of Garner, Jerry (Sharon) Stokesbary of Mason City and Julie (Bill) Renner of Garner; step-grandchildren, Dr. Steven (Sheryl) Stokesbary, Jill (Todd) Thorson, Sue (Tom) Gilland, Sandra (Brent) Schupanitz, Jodi (Jason) Cagle, Angela (Michael) Best, Stacie (Lance) Harrison and Crystal (Wade) Greiman; 16 step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Brown of Garner and Doris Isaacson of Northwood; a sister-in-law, Blanche Gelner of Britt; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Wava Nonnweiler in 1986; second wife, Nova on December 17, 2001; daughter, Leora Gelner McComb; son-in-law, Orvin Whitehurst; brothers, Donald and Harvey Gelner; sister, Bernice Dahlhauser; nephew, Carol Dahlhauser; and a niece, Patricia Dahlhauser.
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Jameson Bridges

Published September 14, 2005, Page B-5

Jameson DeWayne Kelly Bridges, the son of Ryan and Jamie (Smith) Bridges, was born at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, on Tuesday, August 30, 2005. He spent an hour in the loving arms of his mom and dad before slipping away.

A private family service was held with burial in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He is survived by his parents, Ryan and Jamie Bridges; two brothers, Maisen and Avery Ochoa; two sisters, Daly and Cheyenne Ochoa, all of Forest City; grandparents, James Smith of Des Moines and Mike and Ruth Bridges of Gamer; great-grandparents, Ronald and Darlene Bridges of Garner; great-grandmother, Florence Gilbert of Loveland, Colorado; great-great-grandmother, Lavon Bridges of Dows; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jameson was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joanna Daly-Smith; great-grandfather, Warren K. Gilbert; and two uncles, Joe Fisher and Sean Smith.
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