Keith Neuroth, 62

Published October 12, 2005, Page B-5

Keith Neuroth, 62, died on Sunday, October 2, 2005, at home surrounded by his family.

A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, October 5, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wesley, with Father Randy Schon officiating. Lector was Ed Otis. Organist, Ann Studer accompanied the St. Joseph funeral choir. Casket bearers were Dennis Cink, Tom Cink, Tony Cink, John Yougwirth, John Reed, Dan Garman and Dave Garman.

Interment was in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wesley, with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Keith Duane, was born on June 9, 1943 at Wesley, to Urban and Rosella Hildman Neuroth. Keith received his education at the St. Joseph Catholic School in Wesley. He was united in marriage with Janice Elsbecker at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley, where he was a member all his life. The couple lived in Wesley, where they raised their family and where Keith owned and operated the Neuroth Sawmill for the last 10 years.

Keith enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and he was very proud of them all.

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Janice of Wesley; his daughters, Sheila Troxel of Forest City, Lori Patterson of Nebraska City, Nebraska and Amy Schutjer and husband, Greg of Titonka; his grandchildren, Victoria, Tabetha, Tenijha, Tanisha, Hunter, McKaila, Gwendolyn and Alandra; two great-grandchildren, Jerome and Pashia; sisters, Marlene Rowe and husband, Norman of Harrison, Arkansas and Elaine Hoffman and husband, Kenneth of Marshalltown; and brothers, Michael Neuroth and wife, Connie of Seven Points, Texas and David Neuroth and wife, Lou Ann of Wesley.
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Leslie Pederson, 93

Published October 12, 2005, Page B-5

Leslie Maynard Pederson, 93, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, formerly of Kiester, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at the Albert Lea Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 8, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, with Rev. Chris Fiske officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Vinje, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home of Lake Mills in charge of the arrangements.
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Joseph C. Keough, 80

Published October 19, 2005, Page A-8

Joseph C. Keough, 80, of Forest City, died on Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 14, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Charles, was born in Britt, the son of Thomas and Loretta Keough. He was raised by Carrie and Charles Hoeft of Garner and it was there he received his education and graduated from the Garner High School. He entered the U.S. Navy and served as a medic during W.W. II. Following his honorable discharge he lived with his brother in Kansas City for a time while working for the railroad. On September 19, 1948, he was united in marriage to Aileen Enright at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. The coupled farmed near Garner for several years before moving to Forest City, where Joe worked for the Forest City Produce Company. He later owned and operated the Wapsie Hatchery in Forest City. After selling that, he began the Wapsie Poultry Service. Joe never really retired but continued to enjoy his chickens and was still active in another business, Keo Feathers, supplying high quality feathers for use in fly fishing.

Joe loved to travel and he and Aileen would take these feathers all over the country. He enjoyed camping and hunting and loved to fish. Joe treasured time spent with his family and liked to share a quiet afternoon with his chickens. He was a member of the American Legion and the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Aileen Keough of Forest City; five children, Gregory Keough of Forest City, Ronald Keough and wife, Jeanette of Forest City, Sandra Peterson and husband, Dennis of Lake Mills, Rose Marie Wicker and husband, Brad of Forest City and Glenda Keough and husband, Tim of Miller; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Keough of Amsterdam, Missouri; and a half-brother, Kenny Chapman of California.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill, Jim and Cliff Keough; half-brother, Carl Chapman; sisters, Mary Morrisey and Loretta Long; a grandson, Nathan Wicker; and a granddaughter, Heidi.
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Jane C. Ebaugh, 91

Published October 19, 2005, Page A-8

Jane E. Ebaugh, 91, of Forest City, died on Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 14, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Charles Wallace officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Jane Ellen, was born on April 29, 1914 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Frank and Emma Lelia (Mansur) Talbott. She received her elementary education in Brooklyn and graduated from the Brooklyn High School in 1931. Jane attended Iowa State College in Ames, graduating in 1937. She began teaching in Fertile and it was here that she met William Stanley "Stan" Ebaugh. The two were married in Brooklyn at the home of Jane’s parents on June 20, 1940. The couple made their home in Fertile and Jane quit teaching to raise a family. When WW II interrupted, Stan went into the service and Jane began teaching in Fertile again. After the war in 1946, the family moved to Forest City. After her three children were older, Jane worked for Gulf Oil in Forest City and then worked in the Winnebago County Treasurer’s office, retiring when she was 65.

She was a long-time volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center and enjoyed caring for her elderly neighbors and friends. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Forest City, where she taught Sunday School and was involved with circle activities. After her retirement, she traveled with her sister, Nina to Europe and the two spent a month together every year in California in the winter and in Clear Lake in the summer. Jane’s faith, family and friends were most important to her and she treasured time spent with her grandchildren. She also loved sports and was an avid fan of the Iowa State Cyclones.

Jane is survived by her children and their spouses, Mike and Marlys Ebaugh of Forest City and Mary and Doug Hatlevig of Iowa Falls; a daughter-in-law, Janay Ebaugh of Forest City; a sister, Nina Talbott of Hermosa Beach, California; seven grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stanley in 1973; her son, William "Bill" in 2005; a brother, Robert; a sister, Mary; and two sisters who died in infancy.
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Robert G. Abbey, 79

Published October 19, 2005, Page A-8

Robert G. Abbey, 79, of Scarville, died on Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

A private family service was held. Burial was in the Ellington Township Cemetery in rural Forest City, with the Peterson Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Gene was born on August 30, 1926, to Bertus Claron and Minnie Rose (Anderson) Abbey on the farm where he lived all his life. He was baptized and confirmed at the Asbury Methodist Church in Lake Mills. He went to the Delano Country School, Center Township, for eight years and graduated from the Lake Mills Public School in 1943. Gene was married to Valeda Ohlmann of Thompson, on December 18, 1955 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Thompson.

As a young man he liked to hunt and trap and look for Indian arrowheads. He also picked potatoes for a neighbor and snapped sweet corn by hand for the Cool Spring Canning Co. He learned to fly a Piper Cub airplane and got his pilot’s license. Gene was a life-long farmer and worked for the government for 40 years measuring corn bins and government diverted farm acres. He served as a 4-H Leader for the Center Cougars for a number of years. After he retired from farming he delivered Winnebago motor homes.

Gene is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Valeda Abbey; a daughter, Carol Abbey of Leominster, Minnesota; granddaughters, Allison Klipping of Delaware, Ohio and Erica Klipping of Lexington, Kentucky; grandsons, Scott and Drake Abbey of Lake Mills; and special family Brad and Darla Evenson, Amelia and Hannah; sisters, Marjorie McKee of Duluth, Minnesota and Wilma Lampman and husband, Duncan of Carterville, Illinois; sister-in-law, Rosetta Stern and husband, Russel of Sun City, Arizona; brothers-in-law, Gary Ohlmann and wife, Karen of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Roy Ohlmann and wife, Beverly of Shakopee, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, John Charles in 1994.
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Dr. Cllifford Syverson, 85

Published October 19, 2005, Page A-8

Dr. Clifford L. Syverson, 85, of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly of Lake Mills,  died on Thursday, October 13, 2005, at his home in Lawrence.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 20, at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Audrey Young officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. Burial and a Masonic Service will be in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills, with the Northern Light Masonic Lodge No. 266 presiding. The Mittelstadt Funeral Home of Lake Mills is in charge of the arrangements.
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Bernice P. Holstad, 87

Published October 26, 2005, Page B-8

Bernice Pearl Holstad, 87, of Bricelyn, Minnesota, died on Sunday, October 16, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Lake Mills.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 20, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester, Minnesota, with Rev. Chris Fiske officiating. Burial was in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers were Mark Peterson, Michael Peterson, Matthew Peterson, Mary Jo Huntley, Van Neel, Eric Neel, Dawn Jenson and Denise O’Neil. Honorary bearers were Donnie Amundson, Ronnie Amundson, Gordon Sevley, Scott Sevley, Jeremy Sevley and Bruce Hovland.

Bernice Pearl, daughter of Peter and Evelyn (Sorbo) Sevley, was born on January 17, 1918, at her parents’ farm in rural Kiester, Minnesota. She was baptized at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kiester and confirmed on July 26, 1931, by Rev. J. A. Arneson, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she also taught Sunday School in later years. Bernice attended school at Kiester. She worked at the Cool Springs Canning Co. when she was 16 years old. During that time, she stayed with her Grandpa, Henry Sevley whom she loved very much. She also worked at the Bricelyn Canning Co. during sweet corn harvest. On July 22, 1939, Bernice was united in marriage with Harry B. Holstad, by Rev. Arneson, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Parsonage. Following their marriage, the couple moved to their farm in Eden Township, Winnebago County, where they remained for 66 years. In 1959, Bernice went to work at Deluxe Products (Fleetguard Industries) for 19 years. She then retired, but kept busy on the farm with Harry.

Bernice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a care giver with a big, generous heart, even when her own heart didn’t work well. She loved her home, her mowing and taking care of her yard and flowers. She was the Trinity Lutheran Church’s Good Cheer Lady for 28 years, where she also kept active with WELCA, circle, Sunday School teacher and Altar Guild. Bernice was also a member of the Kiester Senior Citizens.

Bernice is survived by her four daughters, LeAnn (Roger) Peterson of Lake Mills, Barbara Ziegler of Wells, Minnesota, Mary Lou (Harvey) Neel of Scarville and Beverly (Gene) Jenson of Hayward, Minnesota; grandchildren, Mark (Sherene) Peterson of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Michael (Mary) Peterson of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Mary Jo (Brian) Huntley of Victoria, Minnesota, Matthew (Kimberly) Peterson of Johnston, Van (Kristin) Neel of Scottsdale, Arizona, Eric (Kris) Neel of Alden, Minnesota, Dawn Jenson and special friend, Ryan Nolander of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Denise (Mike) O’Neil of Burnsville, Minnesota; nine great-grandchildren; a new great-grandchild; and a sister-in-law, Kathy Sevley of Kiester, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry in 1996; three brothers, Harry Sevley and his wife, Elaine, Alvin Sevley and Earl Sevley; a son-in-law, Elmer Ziegler; and two nephews, Larry and Dennis Sevley.
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C. W. Oleson, 74

Published October 26, 2005, Page B-8

C. W. Oleson, 74, of Marshalltown, died on Sunday, October 16, 5005, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services were held at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, on Wednesday, October 19, with Rev. Darrell Mitchell officiating. Burial was on Friday, October 21, at the Madison Township Cemetery at Forest City, with Pastor Randy Tweeten officiating and military honors. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Born on May 29, 1931 in Forest City, he was the son of Sylvan and Wilna (Smith) Oleson. He graduated from the Forest City High School in 1949. He then attended Waldorf College in Forest City for two years before serving four years in the United States Navy. He then finished one year of schooling in Vermillion, South Dakota. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Mankato State University in Minnesota. On April 7th, 1958, he was united in marriage to Agnes Abdo in Mankato, Minnesota. They moved to Marshalltown in 1959. He was employed at Retail Credit Co. and then at Marshalltown Manufacturing where he started standard costs. He was later employed at Arbie Feeds as a credit manager where he retired in 1994.

After retirement, he and many times Agnes delivered motor homes. In retirement he enjoyed taking vacations, was also involved in the Marshalltown Football League where he was a charter founding parent, and coached the YMCA/YWCA basketball league. He was a member of the American Legion, Junior Achievement, Bobcat Quarter-back Club, a fan of the Bobcats and many sports. He and his wife, Agnes, enjoyed traveling.

Left to celebrate his life is his wife, Agnes Oleson; his four children, Marcia (Charles Tweeten) Oleson of Forest City, Mrs. Laurie (Irwin) John of Waukee, Todd (Robin) Oleson of Exeter, Pennsylvania and Michael Oleson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a grandson, Drew Oleson of Exeter, Pennsylvania; and his only surviving sister, Beverly Steiff of Port Charlotte, Florida.

In death he has rejoined his parents; and brothers, Clinton “Bud” and Darrell “Joe".
© 2005 Forest City Summit

Robert E. McCormack, 85

Published November 2, 2005, Page B-8

Robert E. McCormack, 85, of Jefferson, died on Monday, October 17, 2005, at Burlington, North Carolina.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 22, at the Chapel of the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt, with Rev. Ed Kail officiating. Interment, with full military rites by the VFW Post No. 5240 of Dakota City, was in the Indian Mound Cemetery in Humboldt. Organist was Marian Sayers and honorary casket bearer was Kenny Hoover. Casket bearers were Bill Williams, Bill Lanning, Doug Coltvet, Mike Mayall, Jim Kellner and Jim Vought.

Robert Earl, the son of Robert Earl and Hennrietta (Dennhardt) McCormack, was born on September 27, 1920 in Jefferson. Robert was raised in the Jefferson area and attended Greene County Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a gunnersmate aboard the USS Louisville during World War II. Attached to the Seventh Fleet, Robert’s ship participated in the campaigns of Leyte Gulf, Okinawa, Coral Sea, Guam, the Aleutians, New Guinea and the liberation of the Philippians. Following his discharge in November 1945, he returned to Greene County.

He was united in marriage with Marcella Jane Noel on March 19, 1945. The couple made their home in various communities where Robert worked in the construction business. In September 1958, the family moved to Rutland where he was employed with P&M Stone, Frit Industries and the Ford Garage in Humboldt until his retirement. In November 2004, Robert relocated to Graham, North Carolina to live with his daughter.

Robert is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Chris Albertsen of Graham, North Carolina; grandchildren, Christian and Satchi Albertsen and Leah Albertsen; great-grandchild, Christian Albertsen; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Raymond Borkowski of Forest City; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Shirley McCormack of Montague, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Marcella.
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Creighton Fox, 88

Published October 26, 2005, Page B-8

Creighton Fox, 88, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 21, at the St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Rev. Jerry Blake officiating. Burial was in the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Creighton “Chic” Fox, was born on October 20, 1916 in Forest City, to Clyde and Jennie (Smith) Fox. He was baptized in the Congregational Church and graduated from the Forest City High School. His grandfather, father and uncles built roads in the area with 150 mules and horses. He and his older brothers spent time in the summer visiting the road gang. It was there he was nicknamed “Chic” because he had a pet chicken. The name stayed with him all his life. He farmed with his father and sold Phisters Seed Corn. On August 12, 1941, he married Mary Byers of Garner at the St. Boniface Catholic Church. He joined the Catholic Church at that time.

The couple farmed five years before moving to Forest City in 1946. He worked at Ralph Bowen Food Store and drove a tank wagon gas truck for Harry Corby’s Mobil Gas Station. In 1951, they purchased the Ruby Evanson Mobile Gas Station south of Forest City. They renamed it Fox Trading Post. During this time they raised horses and ponies, owning a registered quarter horse from the Tom Elken’s Ranch of Grants, New Mexico in the 1940s. Chic rode in parades and trail rides and entered many horse shows. He served as President of the Rainbow Trail Riders in 1952 when the club was incorporated. He was also active in the Garner Saddle Club. He promoted rodeos, horse sales and professional wrestling matches out of Minneapolis at the Civic Auditorium. He worked at Kayot Forester and operated a USDA licensed kennel for 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and having coffee with friends.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Fox of Forest City; daughter, Cindy Mary and husband, Robert of Forest City; son, Mike Fox of Denver, Colorado; granddaughters, Monica (Scott) Young of Garner, Brenda (Tony) Huebsch of Mitchell and Carla Mary of Bennington, New Hampshire; great-granddaughters, Amy and Katie Young and Micheala and Courtney Huebsch; brothers, B. C. Fox of Wazata, Minnesota and Earl “Toad” Fox and wife, Vivian of Forest City; sisters, Margie (Alton) Brandl of Mason City, Jennie Mae Nelson of Clear Lake and Helen Jean (Al) Dutemple of Urbandale; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kay Fox.
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Kristeen B. Drugg, 70

Published November 2, 2005, Page B-8

Kristeen B. Drugg, 70, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at the Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 22, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Kristeen Beverlee, the daughter of Roy and Emylia (Thompson) Rygmyr, was born in Forest City on February 11, 1935. She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and received her education in the Forest City School System. She was united in marriage with Roger Drugg on June 5, 1952, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Virginia for two years while Roger was in the service. They have made Forest City their home since then. Kris was a life-long member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was on the Board of Trustees and served as Sunday School Superintendent. Kris worked at the Summit Printing Company for 10 years, at G&H Motor Parts for 15 years and beginning in 1977, was employed at Waldorf College until her retirement. She also served on the President’s Advisory Committee for Waldorf. She was acting secretary for the Forest City Food Bank for many years.

Kris enjoyed doing needlework and crocheting. She liked to go camping with her family when the kids were young, was an avid bridge player and loved to have a meal out with her daughters and friends at local tea houses. She was an accomplished musician, playing the organ and piano.

Kris is survived by her husband of 53 years, Roger Drugg of Forest City; her children and families, Robert and Terri Drugg of Lake Mills and their sons, Ron (Eroica) Drugg of El Cajon, California and children, Nethaniel, Mikalee Kristeen and Anelina Luella; Jason (Sarah) Drugg of Forest City, Terry and Jane Drugg of Spring Hill, Kansas and their daughter, Jessica; Karen and Jim Schmidt of West Des Moines and their children, Dustin and Holli; Linda and Bruce Nelson of Forest City and daughters, Laura and Sarah; and an aunt, Grace Luella Thompson of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Kris was preceded in death by her parents.
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Margaret Katuin, 89

Published October 26, 2005, Page B-8

Margaret E. Katuin, 89, of Garner, died on Friday, October 21, 2005, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with Fr. Jerry Blake officiating. Lector was Donna Young. Music was provided by organist, Carolyn Kumsher who accompanied the church choir.

Ushers were Robert Kral and Lawrence Engstler. Honorary bearers were Jackie Lunning, Lori Smith and Dawn Mitchell. Casket bearers were Rick Henschen, Steve Lunning, Max Smith, Doug Mitchell, Gary Smith and Jim Hrubes. Burial was in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Duncan. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Emma, the daughter of Albert Jr. and Anna (Wellik) Hrubes, was born on July 31, 1916 on a farm near Duncan. She attended the rural schools of Erin Township in Hancock County. On November 24, 1936, she was married to Albert Katuin at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They farmed northeast of Klemme until 1969, when they retired from farming and moved into Garner. In November of 2002, she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

She enjoyed her family, sewing, baking, gardening and working outside. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Catholic Workman Branch No. 51.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Margie (Carl) Henschen of Forest City; granddaughter, Jackie (Steve) Lunning of Forest City and their three sons, Chad, Adam and Matt; grandchildren, Rick Henschen and his two children, Megan and Seth; Lori (Max) Smith and their two sons, Chase and Gary (Kristi); Dawn (Doug) Mitchell and their three children, Brittany, Sierra and Colton; great-great-grandchildren, Taylor and Evan; sisters-in-law, Rosella Hrubes of LaPorte City and Anna Paulson of Clarion; a brother-in-law, John (Ruth) Katuin of Fresno, California; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert in 1981; her parents; and two brothers, Elmer and Leonard (Arlene) Hrubes.
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Gene Martinson, 88

Published November 30, 2005, Page B-4

Gene H. Martinson, 88, of Oviedo, Florida, died on Thursday, October 27, 2005.

Burial was in the Baypines Veterans Cemetery in St. Petersburg.

Gene was born in Mitchellville, Iowa and graduated from the Burt High School in 1936. He lived in Zephyrhills, Florida from 1950 to 1968, Cedar Falls from 1968 to 1983, and St. Petersburg, Florida from 1983 to 2005. He was a proud Army-Air Corps veteran from WW II, where he was an aircraft electrician on B-17s. His last assignment was with the P-40 Flying Tigers in China. He started his career as a carpenter and retired from Sears in 1981.

After retiring, he was an active member of the Wally Byam Caravan Club (Airstream travel club) in St. Petersburg and he also loved working in his garage restoring antique furniture.

He is survived by three sons, Gary Martinson of Garwin, Dean Martinson of Oviedo, Florida and Kim Martinson of Jacksonville, Florida; and one daughter, Linda Price of St. Petersburg; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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Joseph M. Hellie, 68

Published November 2, 2005, Page B-8

Joseph "Junior" Hellie, 68, of Lake Mills, formerly of Scarville,  died on Saturday, October 29, 2005, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 1, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville, with Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home of Lake Mills in charge of the arrangements.
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Edward Malek, 91

Published November 9, 2005, Page B-5

Edward F. Malek, 91, of Garner, died on Sunday, October 30, 2005, after a short illness, surrounded by his family at his son’s home in Gretna, Nebraska.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with Fr. Michael Schueller officiating. Lector was Donna Young. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied the church choir.

Ushers were Robert Kral and Lawrence Engstler. Honorary bearers were Bill Malek, Marv Lackore and Ernie Malek. Casket bearers were Dr. Joseph McGuire, Tim McGuire, Bruce Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy and Bob Malek. Burial was in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Duncan, with the Cataldo Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Edward Frank, was born on April 30, 1914, to Adolph and Caroline (Hoydar) Malek on the home farm northwest of Garner. He graduated from the Hayfield High School as Valedictorian of his class of 1932. He then attended the Britt Junior College and graduated in 1934. He began teaching at Garfield No. 5, where he taught for five years. He was united in marriage with Eileen McCormick at the St. Boniface Catholic Church on August 23, 1938. The service was performed by Fr. Matthias Manternach. Ed farmed until 1980, when the couple moved into Garner. Eileen is currently residing with her son, Tom in Gretna, Nebraska.

Ed was an accomplished musician and sang with the St. Wenceslaus Choir for 42 years. Music was in his heart. Ed and his brother, Syl, formed Malek’s Accordion Band in the 1930s. They played many wedding and anniversary dances until the 1960s. Then Ed and Marv Lackore started the L & M Band with Nancy (Lackore) Kaduce, Joe Buzicky and Tom Malek. They played until the 1980s. Ed was a member of the Lions Club for several years and a highlight of his life was a trip for the entire family to the International Lions Convention in New York City in 1965. He played organ in the Iowa Room at the Hotel Continental. He enjoyed making tapes and sharing these with friends and relatives around the world.

Ed was a former member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and a present member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. He also belonged to the Catholic Workman Lodge for 76 years. Ed was elected Hancock County Democratic Supervisor in 1960 and served in that position for 14 years.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Eileen; three children, Carolyn (Dr. Joseph) McGuire of State Center, Tom (Marilyn) Malek of Gretna, Nebraska and Catherine (Bruce) Kennedy of Harbor, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Tim McGuire, Molly McGuire and Moira Pyle, Tiffani Malek and Alissa Neu, Shannon (Jody) Siver, Megan Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy and Michael Kennedy; seven great-grandchildren, Maggie McGuire, Macey McGuire and Devon Pyle, Taylor Wagner and Noah May, Natalie Siver and Jacklyn Siver; a sister-in-law, Helen Malek of Garner; and a brother-in-law, Robert (Bev) McCormick of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Syl Malek.
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