Kenneth Pannhoff, 80
Published
July 13, 2005, Page B-5
Kenneth "Kenny" D. Pannhoff, 80, of Garner, died
on Friday, July 1,
2005, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday,
July 6, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, with Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial, with full military honors, was
in the Ell Township
Cemetery, with the Andrews Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth D., the son of John and Anna (Heginger) Pannhoff, was born
on July 23,
1924, on a farm northeast of Klemme. Kenneth attended Ell Township, Hancock
County Schools. As a young man he worked for various farmers before serving in
the United States Army as an MP in Germany commencing in 1945. Following his
military tenure he returned to the Garner area where he farmed for seven years.
He was employed with the Hancock County ASCS Office for several years, with the
Forester Trailer Company in Forest City and with the Triggs Trailer Company in
Kanawha before retirement. Kenny was united in marriage with Frances D. Otto on
January 13, 1956, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple lived in Klemme
from 1962 until 1982, when they moved to Kanawha and later to the Concord Care
Center.
Kenny enjoyed taking his family on fishing excursions, riding
motorcycles and was a avid gardener. He had a life-long love of music and was a
self-taught accordion player. He loved to dance and had met his wife at a dance.
Those who knew Kenny remember his enjoyment of joking and his sense of humor.
He is survived by his sons, Jim of Forest City, Al (Connie) of Sac City
and Doug
(Tracie) of Klemme; daughters, Patty and special friend, Dan of Klemme and Sharon
(Donny) Reysack of Klemme; brothers, Merle (Ruth) Pannhoff of Mason City and
Raymond "Sharky" (Lorena) Pannhoff of Ventura; sisters, Mary (Curt) Clark of
Forest City and Marlene Pannhoff of Mason City; grandchildren, Teri Jo Cohrs, Andy
Cohrs, Tanya Harley, Jeremy Pannhoff, Michael Pannhoff, Nathan Pannhoff, Ashley
Pannhoff, Telsie and Brittney Pannhoff, Serena and Collin Pannhoff;
great-grandchildren, Harli and Brokkly, McKenna and Morgan, Damarion, MacKenzy
and Treveina. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
wife, Frannie; brothers, Dean and Lyle; and sister, Arlene.
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Karen White, 51
Published
July 13, 2005, Page B-5
Karen Vaage White, 51, of Joice, completed her journey here
on earth on Saturday, July 2, 2005.
She lived most of her life in Iowa, mainly in the Forest
City and Joice areas. Karen was a long-time employee of Winnebago Industries,
having completed over 30 years with the maintenance department. One of her
dreams was fulfilled when she and her husband purchased a home in the country
near Joice. She spent many hours watching wildlife, working with her flowers and
enjoying her cats. For the last 17 months her granddaughter, Danielle was the
highlight of her life. Karen was a very special woman who
touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed, especially by her
husband, Whitey; her son, Dan and his wife, Denise and Dannielle White of Lake
Mills; and her step-daughter, Julie and family, Tony and Sebastian Phillips.
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Everett Bonorden, 79
Published
July 20, 2005, Page B-8
Everett L. Bonorden, 79, of Kenyon, Minnesota, died on Sunday, July 3, 2005.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 9, at the First Evangelical United Church in
Kenyon, with Pastor Luther Mathsen and Pastor Nancy Edwardson officiating.
Interment was in the Kenyon Cemetery. Casket bearers were Daniel, Paul, Thomas,
Bruce and Steven Bonorden, Roxanne Rolstad and Christine Gremillion.
Everett Louis, the son of Otto and Ina (Sauerbrei) Bonorden, was born
on August 29,
1925 near LaPorte City. He was raised in the LaPorte area and graduated from the
Tripoli High School in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy and upon his discharge,
traveled with his brother. He was united in marriage with Neoma Menuey on December
7, 1947, at a country church near Tripoli. They lived in Waterloo, Waverly and
Forest City, where he retired from Winnebago Industries. They lived in Washington
before moving to Kenyon in 1998.
Everett loved watching sports, golfing,
bowling, camping and painting. He was an avid Hawkeye fan.
Everett is survived by his wife, Neoma of Kenyon; sons, Daniel of Ames, Thomas
(Lisa) of Bothel, Washington, Steven (Heather) of Roanoke, Virginia, Bruce of Sitka, Alaska
and Paul (Toni) of Snohomish, Washington; daughters, Christine (Paul) Gremillion of
Forest City and Roxanne (Fred) Rolstad of Kenyon; 14 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leroy of Austin, Minnesota.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Samantha Rolstad; a
grandson, Luke Bonorden; and brothers, Rutherford and Virgil.
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Vernon Nyhus, 82
Published
July 20, 2005, Page B-8
Vernon Nyhus, 82, of Mason City, died from heart
complications on Saturday, July 9, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa
in Mason City.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 13, at the Fullerton Funeral
Home in Mason City, with Pastor George D. Calhoun officiating. Interment will be
in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, with military rites accorded by
the Mason City Memorial Association. The Fullerton Funeral Home was in charge of
the arrangements. Vernon DeVere, was born
on April 23, 1923, on the
farm in rural Leland, to Henry L. and Clara B. (Jorgensen) Nyhus. He attended
and graduated from the Leland High School with the class of 1941. He was inducted into the
Army Air Corps on February 3, 1943, serving as a radio operator and gunner. While
stationed overseas in England he completed a tour of 35 bombardment missions
with the 8th Air Force, 390th Bomb Group and the 571st B Squadron. Vernon
honorably and faithfully served his country during World War II, being
discharged on September 16, 1945. He moved to Mason City in 1953. On September
30, 1956, Vernon was united in marriage to Elaine Nelson in Mason City.
Throughout his working life Vernon was employed as a heavy equipment operator,
with both Percy and Henkel Construction Companies until retiring in 1978.
Vernon
had been active in the Barber Shop Chorus with the Mason City Chapter and was
also a member of the Community of Christ Church in Clear Lake. Vernon's
interests include being a great servant while helping others, an avid fisherman,
walker and baseball. His favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals and he also
followed the Minnesota Twins. He will be best remembered for being a devoted and
loving husband, father and grandfather, treasuring time spent with his family.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Vernon's life are his wife,
Elaine (Nelson) Nyhus of Mason City; daughter, Lannette (Pastor George) Calhoun
of Milton, Wisconsin; granddaughter, Sarah Calhoun of Madison, Wisconsin; two
grandsons, Benjamin (Alison) Calhoun and Joshua Calhoun, both of Elgin, Illinois; as
well as many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Vernon was
preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Ferne Hirt, Mavis Hermansen,
Hazel Ingebretson and Jane Lopez; and two brothers, Harry and Richard Nyhus.
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Mae Dietz, 86
Published
July 20, 2005, Page B-8
Mae Dietz, 86, of Thompson, died on Sunday, July 10, 2005, in
Lake Mills, at the home of her grandson, Brian celebrating her great-grandson,
Joseph's baptism.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 13, at the Bethany
Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial was in
the
Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in charge of
the arrangements. Mae was born on July 15, 1918 near Rochester,
Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Emma (Johnson) Hanson. She was baptized at home
and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church at Kasson, Minnesota. Mae received her
education at Byron, Minnesota, graduating with the class of 1936. On May 17,
1941, Mae was united in marriage with Harry "Jack" Dietz. They farmed near
the Dows,
Waterloo and Britt areas. In 1953, Jack and Mae purchased their farm south of
Thompson and in 1976 they retired to their home in Thompson.
Mae was a member
of the Bethany Lutheran Church, where she was active with the ELCW and Sarah Circle.
She was also a member of the Young-At-Heart and Queens Card Club.
Survivors include her daughters, Harriet Young and her husband, Bill of Lake
Mills and Bonnie Bakken and her husband, Gerald of Northwood; five
grandchildren, Julie (Bill) Cooney, Jeff (Melody) Bakken, Dawn
(Leslie) Madson, Jennifer (Tim) Haugebak and Brian (Tracy) Young; 10 great-grandchildren, Olivia Madson, Joseph Young, Morgan Young, Kyle Hejna, Morgan
Hejna, Jakeb Bakken, Jaclyn Bakken, Jayson Bakken, Tyler Haugebak and Garet
Haugebak; sisters-in-law, Grayce Thompson of Iowa Falls and Louise Hanson of
Rochester, Minnesota; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard in 1998; great-granddaughter, Hillary Madson; and a brother, Clifford Hanson.
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Brian Rauk, 53
Published
July 20, 2005, Page B-8
Brian Rauk, 53, of Forest City, died on Monday, July 11, 2005, at the
St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Funeral services were held on Thursday,
July 14, 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.
Brian J.
Rauk, was born in Forest City, Iowa, on December 26, 1951, the son of Carlton and
Ruby (Lund) Rauk. He was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Forest City, where he was a life-long member. He received his education in the
Forest City Schools, graduated from Waldorf College and attended Iowa State
University in Ames. After Iowa State he began farming with his father. He
married Jan Gesme on July 22, 1978 and Forest City has been their home ever
since. Brian worked as a rural mail carrier at the Forest City Post Office for
over 30 years.
He was a Twins and Cyclones fan and enjoyed spending time with
his family. Brian is survived by his wife, Jan of Forest City; three sons, Kevin and wife, Karla of Garner, Jay of Ames and Todd of
Forest City; his parents, Carlton "Pete" and Ruby Rauk of Forest City; and
sisters, Diane Rovang and fiancée, Robert Nordin of Eagan, Minnesota, Pam Hertel of
Janesville, Wisconsin and Pat Formanek and husband, Doug of Forest City.
Brian was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
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Eunice Paulson, 90
Published
July 20, 2005, Page B-8
Eunice Paulson, 90, died on Monday, July 11, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services were held on Thursday,
July 14, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Lee Laaveg
officiating. Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery, rural Forest City, with
the
Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Eunice,
the daughter of Ruth Byrl (Monson) and Arthur Underwood, was born on February 12,
1915 in Bristal Township, Worth County, Iowa. She lived in different areas
until school age when they moved to rural Lake Mills. She moved with her parents
to Forest City at the age of 10. She was baptized at the Salem Lutheran Church in
Lake Mills and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, where she
has been a member ever since. On March 1, 1936, she was united in marriage to
Paul Paulson.
She belonged to the Ellington LRA Club and circles at Immanuel and
for some time to the Senior Citizens Kum Along Club.
She is
survived by her children, Robert and Max of Forest City, Mary Jane at the Woodward
State Hospital School and Shirlee Trent of Fort Dodge; four grandsons; one
granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four
step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; and five brothers, Ashael, Ellsworth, Duane, Virgil and Ardell.
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Dorothy Brown, 84
Published
August 3, 2005, Page B-5
Dorothy
L. Brown, 84, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at the home of her daughter in Glenwood.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 15, at the First Congregational Church in
Forest City. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy L., the daughter of Norman and Maude (Johnson)
Thurston, was born on May 6, 1921 in Forest City. Dorothy had graduated from the Forest
City High School, attended Waldorf College and the American Institute of
Business in Des Moines. She was united in marriage to Roger Peterson for six
months before he was killed during WW II as a fighter pilot. In 1946, she was
married to Rodger Clark Brown of Forest City. They enjoyed many years together
traveling world wide and in their Winnebago motorhome.
Dorothy enjoyed many
activities and was especially an avid bridge player. She loved shopping,
interior decorating, singing and playing the piano and organ. She had a special
interest in agriculture and managed Thurston Farms for 15 years after Rodger's
death. She married Benjamin Gibson in 1995, where they enjoyed living in the
Lodge of Ashworth in West Des Moines until his death.
She is survived by a daughter, Dr. Sally and Dr. Tony
Prickett; two grandsons; sister-in-law, Irene Brown of Somers, Connecticutt; and nephews,
Robert and John Thurston; and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; brother,
Richard Thurston; and step-son, David T. Brown.
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Sydney Endreland, 82
Published
July 27, 2005, Page B-10
Sydney Endreland, 82, of Lake Mills, died on Sunday, July 17,
2005, at his home in rural Lake Mills, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's
and Parkinson's Disease.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 20, at the
Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, rural Joice, with Rev. Kevin Olson officiating.
Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in
charge of the arrangements. Sydney Endreland, was born
on October 19,
1922 at Oakland, Minnesota, the son of Ole Berge and Carrie Malinda (Hill) Endreland. Sydney was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended
country school in Minnesota. In 1931, he moved with his parents to a farm
northeast of Thompson and finished grade school in King No. 1. He graduated from
the
Thompson High School in 1940 and then farmed with his father a number of years.
On September 21, 1947, he was united in marriage to Arlene Joy Samuelson at the
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. The couple continued farming until the
fall of 1972 when Syd began working at Winnebago Industries. They bought an
acreage near Lake Mills and moved there in February of 1973. Syd retired in
1986.
In his younger years he belonged to the King 4-H Club and eventually
became its leader. He was on the Farm Bureau Board, Extension Committee and held
numerous offices in his church, the last being elder. Syd worked hard all his
life, enjoyed traveling and driving a car, but his greatest joy was his family.
He was a kind and loving husband and father and a real pillar to his wife and
family. He dearly loved his Lord and Savior and his biggest concern was that
others would come to know the Lord Jesus, especially his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Arlene; daughters, Judy
Hector of Fairmont, Minnesota and her special friend, Bob Beck and Nancy Endreland of
Slater; a son, John (Luann) Endreland of Ames; grandchildren, Tammy Petersen,
Pamela Petersen, Brent Petersen, Jeremy Petersen and his fiancée, Tessa Schlomann, Marisa Grimm and her husband, Mike, Rachel Endreland and Kyle
Endreland; great-grandchildren, Marcus, Austin and Brenna Petersen; Ace,
Bastian, Damian and Amaja Grimm; Dylan, Leah and Carter Petersen; and one
step-great-grandson, Devin Schlomann; sister, Alice Robinson and husband,
Melvin of Alamo, Texas; a brother, Kenneth Enderland of Springdale, Arkansas;
sisters-in-law, Marlys (Boyd) Loveless, Margaret Bolk and Mattie Tweeten; and a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; a brother, Berge and his wife, Avis; a sister, Helen Madson
and her husband, Ingram; and a sister-in-law, Avis Endreland.
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Karen Leibrand, 66
Published
July 27, 2005, Page B-10
Karen Leibrand, 66, of Buffalo Center, died on Tuesday, July 19,
2005, at the Parker Oaks Assisted Living in Winnebago, Minnesota.
Funeral services
were held on Friday, July 22, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, with the
Rev. Vic Vriesen officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with
the
Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Karen
Yvonne, was born on October 6, 1938, on a farm near Crystal Lake, the daughter of
Roy E. and Clara J. (Olson) Hanson. Karen received her education in the Hayfield
School System. After graduation, she was united in marriage with Harlan Blanshan.
They made their home in Forest City until Harlan passed away in 1962. Karen was
united in marriage to Ron Gordon. In 1989, Karen was united in marriage to
Lawrence Leibrand. Karen always was an extremely hard-working woman, be it in
the meat locker she worked in and then owned with Ron for years or at Fleetguard
in Lake Mills where she worked for many years until her retirement.
In her
earlier years, she enjoyed the outdoors - hunting, fishing and camping with
family and friends. She was also involved in bowling leagues for many years in
Buffalo Center as well as the VFW Auxiliary. Later in life she enjoyed coffee
with the ladies and her trips to the casino.
Karen is survived
by her husband, Lawrence of Buffalo Center; her children, Douglas of Albert Lea,
David of Buffalo Center and Ann (Chuck) Wenthold of Jefferson; three
grandchildren, Jessica, Adam and Ashley Blanshan; three sisters, Wanda Book and
husband, Dell of Forest City, Marge Gustafson of Taylors Falls, Minnesota and
Dorothy Gettis of Salem, Oregon; a brother, Wally Hanson of Salem, Oregon; and many
nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Harlan; a sister; and a brother.
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Forrest Peterson, 72
Published
July 27, 2005, Page B-10
Forrest Peterson, 72, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, July
20, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services
were held on Monday, July 25, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with the
Rev. Catherine Luck officiating. Music was provided by organist, Nancy Farndale
who accompanied soloist, Lindsay Eckerman and congregational hymns. Honorary
bearers were the past and present members of the Forest City Fire Department and
his co-worker, Stan Thompson. Casket bearers were Brian Peterson, Dan Peterson,
Andrea Peterson, Valerie Matters, Kelly Matters, Lisa Brighton, Doug Peterson
and Dwight Nelson. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery, with military rites by the
Forest City Veterans Ceremonial Unit. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements. Forrest Lester, the son of Melvin and Edith
(Anderson) Peterson, was born on April 10, 1933, on a farm in Ellington Township,
Hancock County. He was baptized and confirmed at the Winnebago Lutheran Church and
attended the rural schools of Mt. Valley Township in Winnebago County. Following
his schooling, he worked for several farmers in the area and also at Schram's
Chevrolet in Forest City as an auto body repairman. He served his country during
the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Following his discharge
he returned to Forest City and continued to work at Schram's. On June 15, 1957,
he married Patricia Brighton at the United Methodist Church in Forest City. They
lived in Forest City where they raised their family. Forrest worked for 25 years
at Kamish Ford and later at Dale's Body Shop and Barth's Repair, all in Forest
City. Most recently he was employed by the City of Forest City as the cemetery
custodian at Oakland Cemetery.
He enjoyed trail riding and spending time with
family and friends. Forrest was a member of the United Methodist Church, Forest
City Fire Department for over 23 years and the Forest City American Legion Post
No. 121. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Forest City;
a son, Tracy (Ronda) Peterson of Earlham; a daughter, Sally (Greg) Matters of
Ames; five grandchildren, Brian (Lindsey) Peterson, Dan (Shannon) Peterson,
Andrea Peterson and Valerie and Kelly Matters; a sister, Rose Meinecke of Forest
City; a brother, Ray (Myra) Peterson of Austin, Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Irine
Peterson of Thompson; and many nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Alice Grace Peterson; a
brother, Vern Peterson; and an infant granddaughter, Angela Peterson.
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June Schreb, 88
Published
August 3, 2005, Page B-5
June Irene Scherb, 88, of Charles City, formerly of
Scarville, died on Thursday, July 21, 2005, at her home in Charles City.
Funeral
services were held on Monday, July 25, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville,
with Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery
in Kiester, Minnesota, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
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Henry Smith, 86
Published
August 17, 2005, Page B-5
Henry A. Smith, of Denver, Colorado, died on Thursday, July 21, 2005. A
memorial service will be held at a later date.
The son of Ralph J. and Bertha K. (Buns) Smith, Henry Arthur
was born on October 15, 1918, on a farm south of Woden. His family moved to a farm
east of Woden where he spent his childhood. He attended grade school and high
school in Woden, graduating with the class of 1937. After graduation, he worked
on the farm and at the Woden Elevator. He entered the Army in 1941 and completed
training at Camp Claborn, Louisiana. He spent four years stationed in Ireland,
England and France. After the War, he became a member of the Iowa Highway Patrol
and worked for the state tax commission. Henry was united in marriage with Leora
Lundberg on December 22, 1946. They moved to Montana where he worked in a bank. Upon
graduation from the University of Wyoming, he worked for 30 years with the Pan
American Petroleum Corporation as an administrative assistant in the Rocky
Mountain region. Upon his retirement, he and his wife traveled all over the
world.
He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Englewood, Colorado.
Henry is survived by his wife; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and two
sisters.
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Norris Midlang, 89
Published
July 27, 2005, Page B-10
Norris Midlang, 89, of Kensett, died on Saturday, July 23, 2005,
at the IOOF Home, in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on
Wednesday, July 27, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Kensett,
with Reverend Thomas Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Creek Lutheran
Church Cemetery, with the Bride Colonial Chapel of Manly in charge of the arrangements.
Norris Edward, was born on February 20, 1916 in rural Kensett, the son of Leonard
and Edna (Evenson) Midlang. Norris received his education at the Brookfield
Township Country School and graduated valedictorian from the Kensett High School.
After graduation, he began farming, which he continued until his retirement.
Norris married Luella Hass on June 29, 1939. In 1988, Norris was united in
marriage to RoseAnn Humburg at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City.
He
enjoyed wintering in the southern states and traveling. He was a remarkable
craftsman. He enjoyed woodworking, creating many furniture pieces and items for
his family and friends. Norris was confirmed and a member at the Elk Creek
Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and couples club. Norris
also served on the Kensett Telephone Board, Manly Co-op and Elevator Board,
United States Department of Agricultural Commodity Credit Corporation and the
Farmer's Home Administration Board. He was especially proud of his plentiful
harvests, which one year, won him runner-up in the Worth County Corn Growing
Competition. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, RoseAnn
of
Mason City; three children, Ronald (Sharon) Lance of Cedar Falls, Donna (Luther)
Rhodes of Destin, Florida and Darlene Midlang of North Branch, New York; step-son, Steve
(Connie) Humburg of Norfolk, Nebraska; grandchildren, Scott Rhodes, James (Rayling)
Rhodes, Janice (Jim) Glaspie and Carina Kalke; and great-grandchildren, Colby
Rhodes, Spencer Rhodes, Danielle Glaspie and Samantha Glaspie; brother, Leslie Midling; sister, Marian Helling; and many nieces and nephews, as well as other
relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his
parents; wife, Luella; and three siblings.
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Justin Lunning, 22
Published
August 3, 2005, Page B-5
Justin
W. Lunning, 22, died on Monday, July 25, 2005, as a result of a car accident near
Rockwell.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 30, at the United Methodist
Church in Forest City, with the Revs. Catherine Luck and Gary Marzolf
officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Madison Township Cemetery.
The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Justin Wade, the son of Scott and Theresa (Ong) Lunning, was
born on August 14, 1982 at Forest City. Justin grew up in Forest City where he
graduated from high school in 2001. During high school he was active in
basketball and football. Justin had worked at Winnebago Industries and most
recently at Bartleson's Masonry, both in Forest City.
He enjoyed fishing,
hunting, basketball and spending time with his family and many friends.
He is survived by his mother, Theresa (Kenny) Engstler of
Garner; his father, Scott Lunning of Forest City; two brothers and a sister,
Bryan, Nicole and Mitch Lunning, all of Garner; maternal grandmother, Anita (Rod)
Johnson of Jackson, Michigan; maternal grandfather, William (Lorna) Ong of
Zephry Hills, Florida; paternal grandparents, Verdell and Lee Lunning of Forest
City; step-grandparents, Lawrence and Carol Engstler of Garner; maternal great-grandmother, Louise Nerone of Jackson, Michigan; paternal great-grandmother, Anola
Lunning of Mason City; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Jacob Putney, 24
Published
August 3, 2005, Page B-5
Jacob
Putney, 24, died on Monday, July 25, 2005, as a result of a car accident near
Rockwell.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 29, at the United Methodist
Church in Forest City, with the Rev. Catherine Luck officiating. Burial was in
the Madison Township Cemetery, Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in
charge of the arrangements.
Jacob Allan, the son of William Putney and Julie (Smith)
Siemonsma, was born on April 12, 1981 at Iowa City. He grew up in Forest City where
he attended school. He lived in Forest City where he worked at Bartleson Masonry
as a bricklayer. In 2003, he received a gold medal in target shooting at the Iowa
Games in Ames. Jake enjoyed his kids and playing his guitar.
He is survived by his life companion, Nichole Baker of Forest
City; daughters, Daelynn and Rhayna of Forest City; step-sons, Brady and Cade
Baker of Forest City; his mother, Julie (Jerry) Siemonsma of Taylor Ridge, Illinois;
his father, William (Trucia) Putney of Pomona, Kansas; sister, Elizabeth Trampel
of Clear Lake; half-sisters, Rashel and Janessa Putney of Pomona, Kansas;
half-brother, Justin Putney of Pomona, Kansas; maternal grandparents, Ralph and
Beverly Smith of McIntyre; and maternal great-grandmother, Luella Low of Clear
Lake.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents.
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Crash
kills two area men
By Bob Fenske
Published July 27, 2005, Pages A1 & A3
ROCKWELL—A
Monday morning collision between two vehicles north of Rockwell claimed
the lives of two Forest City men.
Jacob Putney, 24 and Justin Lunning,
22, died as a result of injuries suffered in the accident that occurred
at the intersection of 180th Street and Quail Avenue.
Lunning and Jason
Roberts, 23, of Forest City, were passengers in the Putney vehicle.
Roberts was taken by helicopter to
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, where a report on his condition was not
available late Monday night.
According to the Iowa State Patrol,
Putney was driving a 1993 GMC Jimmy on Quail Avenue when it collided
with a 1992 GMC Straight truck that was eastbound on 180th Street. The
driver of the truck, 27-year-old Manly resident Joseph Ryan was not
injured in the crash. The accident occurred around 10:15
a.m. High
corn surrounds the intersection, but it was not immediately known if
site clearance had any affect on the collision.
The State Patrol is investigating the
accident and received assistance at the scene from the Cerro Gordo
County Sheriff's Department, Rockwell and Mason City Fire Departments and
the Cerro Gordo Medical Examiner's Office.
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Barbara M. Johnson, 92
Published
August 3, 2005, Page B-5
Barbara M. Johnson, 92, of Lake Mills, died on Tuesday, July 26,
2005, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, July 30, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Rev. Kevin Mackey
officiating. Burial was in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills, with the
Mittelstadt Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert Jenkins, 60
Published
August 10, 2005, Page B-4
Robert D. Jenkins, 60, of Libertyville, Illinois, died
on Friday,
July 29, 2005, at the Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
Memorial services
were held on Tuesday, August 2, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Libertyville, Illinois, with
arrangements by the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home.
Robert was born on December 21, 1944 in Mason City. Bob was a
graduate of the South Dakota State University and had served as a pharmacist in Lake
Forest and Libertyville. He was also the owner of Jenkins Properties, a real
estate company in Libertyville. Bob was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife Elke; four children, Christopher
(Rebecca) Jenkins of Virginia, Matthew Jenkins of Lake Bluff, Hannah and Zachary
Jenkins, both of Libertyville; a sister, Judy Valley of Forest City; brothers,
Jerry (Marlene) Jenkins and Dennis (Sharon) Jenkins, both of Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosella
Jenkins; and brothers, Jackie and Richard.
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Arden L. Anderson, 75
Published
August 17, 2005, Page B-5
Arden L. Anderson of Berwick, died peacefully
on Saturday, July 30,
2005, at the Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Funeral services were held at the
Grandview Park Funeral Home in Des Moines on Tuesday, August 2. Burial was in
the Sunset
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.
Arden was born in Forest City, on December 9 1929, to Albert E.
and Mabel (Myhre) Anderson. He attended Forest City Schools and served in the
Army-Air Force. He was united in marriage to Eva Mae Brown of Leland in 1950 and
farmed briefly on the family farm, after which he was employed in Mason City and
then moved to Des Moines. He worked at John Deere in Ankeny for 30 years.
Arden is survived by his wife, Eva; two sons, Greg (Sherrill)
Anderson of Des Moines and Dan Anderson of Altoona; a daughter, Juleen (Fred)
Jones of Indianola; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one
brother, Marvin Anderson of Forest City; three sisters, Hazel Palmer of
Forest City, Marilyn Sogard of Ames and Nancy Johnson of Plymouth, Minnesota; and
many nieces and nephews.
Arden was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Janice
Anderson, Grace Hall and Evelyn Hanson; brothers, Merle and Carroll; and two
half-sisters, Irene Fillman and Lucille Winterowd and a half-brother, Marlowe
Anderson.
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