Beverly Deloris Rodberg, 78

June 6, 2006

Beverly Deloris Rodberg, 78, of Lake Mills, died on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Memorial services were held on Monday, June 5, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Inurnment was in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills. The Mittelstadt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Marta Joy Anderson

June 6, 2006

Marta Joy Anderson, infant daughter of James and Laurann Anderson, was stillborn on Friday, June 2, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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Charles Joseph Ruiter, 22

June 6, 2006

Charles Joseph Ruiter, was born in Mason City, Iowa, on February 10, 1984, the son of Byron and Barbara (Fank) Ruiter. He attended Forest City Schools and graduated from the Forest City High School in 2002. On September 11, 2001, he was chosen the Forest City High School Homecoming King. Charlie continued his education, graduating from NIACC in Mason City. While there, he was chosen to participate in a week’s training with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Program. Charlie worked for Pizza Hut for six years, here in Forest City and as store manager for the Algona Pizza Hut. Most recently he was employed with Stellar Industries in Garner.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 7.

Charlie loved spending time with his family - together, they had traveled over much of the United States. He enjoyed camping. He liked to fish and grill and enjoyed listening to music. His family remembers his wonderful sense of humor. He was a lifelong member of the St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. He lived every minute of life to the fullest. He cared for and loved all his friends and family.

Charlie is survived by his fiancée, Kristen Williams of Forest City; his parents, Byron "Barney" and Barb Ruiter of Forest City; sister, Cynthia Ruiter and friend, Rick Query of Mason City; brother, Patrick Ruiter and fiancée, Nicole Bengtson of Mason City; a niece and his little pal, Lillian Vera; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Madsen of Forest City; paternal grandparents, Willie and Vera Ruiter of Mason City; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joseph Charles Fank.
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Beverly Sue Determann, 44

June 14, 2006

Beverly Sue Determann, 44, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2006, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 9, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wall Lake, with burial in the Wall Lake Cemetery. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation was on Thursday, June 8, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Wall Lake.

Beverly was born on November 25, 1961 in Manning, Iowa, to Melvin and Darlene (Haack) Determann. She attended public schools and graduated from the Sac City High School in 1980. She worked as a nurse’s aide at area nursing homes and also at North Central in Forest City. The light of her life was her son, Justin and she loved taking care of him.

She enjoyed her nieces and nephews and they liked to go to Mason City shopping when Mom would come up to spend a few days. She was known and admired for her beautiful embroidery she did for family and friends. Many quilts were fashioned from those same embroidery blocks.

Survivors include her son, Justin Wolf at home; mother, Darlene Garrels of Wall Lake; two brothers, Mark Determann and wife, Joyce and Kenneth Determann and wife, Sue, both of Wall Lake; her nieces and nephews; and extended family members.

Bev was preceded in death by her father, Melvin in 1967; and stepfather, Lennis Garrels in 2000.
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Eldon Edward Schutjer, 76

June 14, 2006

Eldon Edward “Dick” Schutjer, 76, born on January 23, 1930, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at the Titonka Care Center. He was 76.

Funeral services were held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden, on Friday, June 9, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Arlen Lloyd officiating. Interment was in the Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka, Iowa, with Military Honors.
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Wayne W. "Red" Meyer, 70

June 14, 2006

Wayne W. “Red” Meyer, age 70, of Lake Mills, died on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at his home in Lake Mills.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 17, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. A private family committal will take place at a later time. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, June 16, from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.

The Mittelstadt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Herbert Jensen, 92

June 20, 2006

Herbert Jensen, age 92, of Buffalo Center, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church, Buffalo Center, with Pastor Shannon Pascual officiating. Interment was in the Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center. Visitation was at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and also one hour before the services on Friday.

Herbert Madison Jensen, was born on September 27, 1913 in Ringsted, Iowa, to Julius and Lena (Jeremiason) Jensen. At the age of two, the family moved to the farmstead two miles west and one mile north of Buffalo Center. He attended country school. Herbert was united in marriage to Eva Westendorf on October 20, 1936 in Forest City. All his life, Herb was involved in farming, He first farmed with his dad using horses. He later farmed with his son, Darrel and his grandsons, Darrin and Chris Jensen. Fall was his favorite time of the year.

He served as a director for the country school and co-op.

He is survived by his daughters, Beverly Reller and husband, Roger of Austin, Minnesota, Audrey Hartmann and husband, Dick of San Marcos, Calfornia and Karen Buss and her husband, Russell of Woden; a daughter-in-law, Ellen Molskness of Bricelyn, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eva; son, Darrel; brother, Carl; and four sisters, Amelia, Florence, Pearl and Helen.
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Katherine Hanson Carlson, 93

June 20, 2006

Katherine Hanson Carlson, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 13, 2006, at the Park River Estates Care Center in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 16, at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Mankato. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, Iowa. Funeral arrangements were made by the Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Katherine was born in Forest City, Iowa, on October 15, 1912 to Henry and Anna Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She received her education in the local schools and graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City. After graduation from Waldorf, she was employed in the offices of the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Des Moines, Iowa, for several years and was later employed by the Iowa State Senate. On November 19, 1937, she was married to Arthur Carlson. She and her husband spent several years farming in rural Winnebago County. They had two daughters.

In 1950, she and her family moved to Forest City where she spent the next fourteen years being a home maker and helping out in many church and community organizations. At the Immanuel Lutheran Church, she was active in the Parish Board of Education, the Altar Guild, the ALCW and a Circle. She also taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. In the community, she was active in the PTA and the Band Mother’s Club.

She moved with her husband to Mankato, Minnesota, in 1966 and joined the Christ The King Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Altar Guild and the ALCW. In 1970, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she worked with her husband in Property Management. They returned to Mankato in 1974 at which time they retired.

She is survived by two daughters, Sherill Bright and husband, Richard of San Antonio, Texas and Lois Wagner and husband, Dean of Andover, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Deborah Hill and husband, Bill of Salt Lake City, Utah, Kevin Wagner of Fridley, Minnesota and Lori Vigesaa and husband, Erik of Osseo, Minnesota; four great-grandchildren, Joe Veroven and wife, Audra of Waseca, Minnesota, Lucas Veroven of Yankton, South Dakota, Whitney Veroven of St. Clair, Minnesota and Haydyn Vigesaa of Osseo, Minnesota; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Lucille Hanson and Herb and Lenore Hanson; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine and Harold Bartleson, Josephine and Ralph Brighton, Rosalia and Sewell Nelson, Lenore and Charles Peterson and Myrtle and Albert Olson.
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Patricia R. Eastvold, 59

June 20, 2006

Patricia R. Eastvold, age 59, of Forest City, died on Friday, June 16, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 20, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation was at the funeral home and an hour prior to the services at the church. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia Ruth Eastvold, was born in Rake, Iowa, on February 8, 1947, the daughter of Oscar and Lillian (Thompson) Russ. Her father died when she was young and her mother married Odin Johnson. The family made their home in Rake where Pat grew up and attended school. She graduated as class salutatorian of the Rake High School Class of 1965. She married Allen Eastvold at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, on June 4, 1966. The couple recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Allen was a pilot for Eastern Airlines so the family lived in many different communities over the years. In 1977, Pat and Allen made their home in Forest City, while Allen continued working for Eastern.

Pat was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was an avid reader and liked doing cross-stitch and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed family trips to the sprint car races in Knoxville. Pat enjoyed gardening and loved music, at one time playing the French horn, organ and piano. She liked keeping up with friends and family via e-mail and treasured time spent with her grandchildren.

Pat is survived by her husband of 40 years, Allen Eastvold of Forest City; her three children, Tim and Melissa Eastvold of Forest City and their children, Julia and Michael; Darla and Brad Evenson of Lake Mills and their children, Scott, Drake, Amelia and Hannah; and Matt Eastvold of Lake Mills; a sister, Lou Ann Van Gerpen and husband, Pete of Rake; her mother-in-law, Bessie Eastvold of Rake; a sister-in-law, Irene Russ of Minneapolis, Minnesota; three brothers-in-law and their families, Jim of Des Moines, Paul of Springfield, Illinois and Darrell of Mankato, Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Odin Johnson; and a brother, Ron Russ.
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Keith G. Krull, 61

June 20, 2006

Keith G. Krull, age 61, of Scarville, Iowa, died on Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his farm near Scarville.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 21, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Rev. Bill Peters and Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Military honors were conducted by the Otto Chose Post #235 of the American Legion. Following the service, cremation will take place with private family inurnment at a later date.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 20, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and continued one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.

The Mittelstadt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Shirley Henning, 75

June 27, 2006

Shirley A. Henning, age 75, of rural Fertile, died on Sunday, June 18, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 23, at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City, with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial was in the Pilot Knob Cemetery. Visitation was on Thursday, June 22, at the funeral home and an hour prior to the services at the church. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley Ann Henning, the daughter of James and Martha (Johnson) Wentworth was born on November 26, 1930 in Buffalo Center, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school in Buffalo Center. On December 21, 1949, she was united in marriage to Ernest Henning. From this blessed union six children were born. Ernest and Shirley farmed around Kiester, Minnesota and rural Fertile all their married lives. Shirley was also employed outside the home. She worked for Winnebago Industries for many years and retired in 1991. She also kept the books for the family farm and mowing business.

Shirley loved spending time with her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart and cherished her family. She was a member of the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church.

Left to cherish her memory are Ernie Henning Jr. of Forest City, Gary (Linda) Henning of Stevensville, Montana, Marion (Gary) Prevot of Lakewood, Washington, Robert Henning of Forest City, Herman (Marlene) Henning of Leland, Doug (Ruth) Henning of Fertile and Sherry (Greg) Flugum of Forest City; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Also surviving is a sister, Myrna (Larry) Akers of Exira, Iowa; and five brothers, Douglas (Darlene) Wentworth of Forest City, Steven (Ardelle) Wentworth of Brainerd, Minnesota, Jimmy (Elaine) Wentworth of Brainerd, Minnesota, Kerry Wentworth of Thompson and Alan (Evi) Wentworth of Englewood, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; her parents and grandparents; sisters, Gloria Berhow, Marilyn Cherry, Norma Yeries and Maureen who died in infancy; and brothers, Arlan and Marion, who died as infants.
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Allan Jorth, 71

June 27, 2006

Allan Jorth, 71, of Webster City, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Southfield Wellness Community.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Foster Chapel, with Pastor John Fuller officiating. Burial was in the Concordia Cemetery at Joice, Iowa. Visitation was at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center, on Thursday and prior to the services on Friday.

Allan Reuben Jorth, son of Oscar and Elizabeth Beck Jorth, was born on June 23, 1934 at Fostoria, Iowa. He attended the Milford High School, graduating in 1952. On March 16, 1952, he married Darlene Marchand at Milford. He was the bookkeeper at the Terril Cooperative, manager at the Vincent Cooperative from 1959 to 1972 and the Joice Cooperative from 1972 to 1977. On December 31, 1977, he married Sharyl Johnson Anonson at Webster City. From 1977 until his retirement in 1996, he was general manager of the Webster City United Cooperative. Sharyl died on May 14, 2006.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Webster City Country Club and the Wobbly Old Retired Managers Club.

Al is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Randy Schulze of Forest City and Terri and Rob Inouye of Cedar Falls; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Jorth of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Randy and Cindy Jorth of Joice; step-children, Jill Anonson of Des Moines, Jake and Jill Anonson of West Des Moines and Jon and Kelly Anonson of Urbandale; grandchildren, Jeff and Kari Jorth, Brent and Amanda Jorth, Derek Thompson, Peter Jorth, Sylvia Jorth and Erin Inouye; step-grandchildren, Keara, Matilynn, Camryn and Claire Anonson; great-grandsons, Jaxson and Carter Jorth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sylia Foreman of Jacksonville, Florida, Marjorie and Don Wahlgren of Gowrie, Polly Hahn of Hampton, Nebraska, Alice and John Blake of Madrid, Spain and Carol and Don McMurray of Coatsville, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharyl; parents; and brothers, Arnold, Curtis and Ray Jorth.
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Lois Ver Hoef, 92

June 27, 2006

Lois Ver Hoef, age 92, of Forest City, died on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be in the Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 28, at the funeral home and an hour prior to the services at the church. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois N. Ver Hoef, was born on September 30, 1913, one of eleven children to Nels and Lily (Jacobson) Thompson. She received her education in the Forest City Schools. She was united in marriage to Herman Ver Hoef on March 15, 1934 in Forest City, where they made their home their entire lives, first on the farm and later moving to town. Through the years at one time they operated Herman’s Cafe. She also worked at Smith’s Firestone, Bowen’s Food Center and Vince’s Hardware. Lois also would help out with cleaning for friends.

The couple enjoyed camping with Merle and Tharin and playing cards. The girls also liked going shopping together. Lois was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and a member of the Rachel Circle, where she was a tireless worker helping at bazaars and “making jelly.” She was never happier than when she was helping others, taking food to the sick and shut-ins.

She was a constant companion of her sister, Uva at the nursing home, visiting daily and bringing goodies. She enjoyed spending time with nieces and nephews and always helping out if there was a need.

Lois is survived by her sister, Uva Hanson of Forest City; brothers-in-law, Junior (Marg) Ver Hoef and Donald Gahan; sisters-in-law, Nancy Steffen and Willetta Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. Also special caregivers nieces; Deb and Robin; and friends, Tharin and Edna.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman; brothers, Bill, Dorn, Forest and Vernon; sisters, Fern, Myrtle, Evangeline and DeEtta; and a brother, Marvin Dean who died in infancy.
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Brandon L. Thomas, 23

July 5, 2006

Brandon L. Thomas, age 23, of Lake Mills, formerly of Forest City, died on Monday, June 26, 2006, at his home in Lake Mills, due to complications of asthma.

A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, June 30, at the First Baptist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Larry Kidwell officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation was on Thursday, June 29, at the funeral home and an hour prior to the services at the church. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Brandon Lee Thomas (better known to his friends as “BLT”), was born on June 4, 1983 in Hampton, the son of Gary and Lori (Curtis) Thomas. Brandon attended K-9 at the Forest City Christian School and graduated with honors from the Forest City High School in 2002. He was a 2005 graduate of Waldorf College in Forest City with business degrees in marketing and management. Brandon was on staff with the Campus Crusade for Christ’s High School ministry, Student Venture. He was in the process of raising monthly support where eventually he would arrive at his assignment, working in their International Ministries Department based in Orlando, Florida. Brandon was planning to be married on August 26, 2006 to Elizabeth “Liz” Wellendorf in Lexington, Illinois.

Brandon was a very energetic, funny and caring young man whose passion was to serve Jesus Christ. Brandon was definitely set apart by God to do His work having given his life to the Lord at the young age of 4. He was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Forest City in May 2005. In high school he won the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Scholarship as a sophomore in 2000 and had continued to work as a volunteer with HOBY every year since with a heart to minister to youth.

Brandon will be greatly missed by his beloved wife to be, Elizabeth Wellendorf of Lake Mills: his parents, Gary Thomas of Lake Mills and Lori Thomas of Clear Lake; his brother, Chris Thomas and sister, Arianna Thomas, both of Clear Lake; his aunt and uncle, Hope and Curt Enerson of York, Pennsylvania; cousins, Caleb and Brittni Enerson of York, Pennsylvania; his best friend, Sam Missal of Forest City; his grandparents, Glen and Henrietta Curtis of Forsyth, Missouri, Kevin and Elizabeth Knaap of Fredricksburg, Virginia, James and Beverly Thomas of Mason City; and the entire Wellendorf Family, David, Carol, Rebekah, Jessica, Christine, Christopher, Nathan and Hannah.
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Merle Tuttle, 62

July 12, 2006

Merle L. Tuttle, 62, of Clear Lake, died on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 3, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Visitation was on Sunday, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake. Interment was in the Grant Township Cemetery, rural Fertile. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of North Iowa in his name.

Merle was born on September 16, 1943 in rural Clarion, Iowa, the son of Morgan Levard and Ethel Mae (Luick) Tuttle. His family moved when he was young to Fertile. He graduated from the Fertile High School in 1962. Merle married Mickey Klasse on February 6, 1965. They lived in rural Clear Lake, then moved to rural Fertile. They divorced in 1987. He farmed in the Clear Lake-Fertile areas for the majority of his life. In the late 70’s and early 80’s he owned and operated the Tuttle Feed Store in Clear Lake and Fertile. He also worked for his brother, Bob at Tuttle Asphalt. He last worked as a truck driver for Mason City Recycling, retiring in March of 2006.

Merle liked to travel, spending time with friends and family, flying earlier in life and an occasional game of golf. He dabbled in politics. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Merle is survived by three children, Bill Tuttle and fiancée, Tonya Runge of Mason City, Becky Ubben and her husband, Matt of Clear Lake and Jennifer Tuttle and her special friend, Adam Duffy of Mason City; grandchildren, Sadie Lundry, Codie Ubben, Morgan Williams and Treasure Runge; sister, Betty Waddington of Hanlontown; brother, Bob Tuttle and his wife, Deb of Mason City; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Merle was preceded in death by his parents; 2 infant brothers, Leo Dean and William Robert Tuttle; brother, Larry Lee Tuttle; and brother-in-law, Don Waddington.

The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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