Cheryl Ann Anderson, 50, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2007.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt, with Fr. Huber and Fr. Bries officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Corwith. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 6, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Corwith Community Center in Corwith.

A beautiful baby girl, Cheryl Ann was born on August 13, 1956, to Thomas and Leona Leerar Welter at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. She was baptized, received her first communion and was confirmed at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Corwith, where she sang in the choir.

She attended the Corwith-Wesley School, where she participated in speech, drama, band, chorus and cheerleading. After graduation in 1974, she attended the Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was employed at Hamilton College from September, 1975 to July 1981. Cheryl was then employed at Armour Food Company from July 1981 to March 1982. While living in Mason City, Cheryl bonded with the Tom Fitzgerald family and they became a part of her life.

In March of 1982, she became employed at the Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge, for Tom Tibbits as an Administrative Assistant until 2005.

On August 13, 1983, Cheryl was united in marriage to Mark Andersen. They made their home in Fort Dodge, where Mark had a used car business. They attended many car shows, races and sporting events with their friends.

She became a part-time employee at J. C. Penny in Fort Dodge from May 2006 until April 2007.

She enjoyed people, her home, baking, yard work, flowers and decorating for different holidays, especially Christmas. People who were acquainted with Cheryl knew her as a vivacious, caring and giving person. She was deeply loved and well-respected by her many friends and relatives.

Some of her interests were collecting Coca-Cola and Elvis memorabilia, reading, piano playing, auto racing, basketball, playing cards, picture puzzles and singing. She also enjoyed animals, especially her pet dog, Patches. Family was so important to her that she organized a Welter Family Reunion weekend at Mason City in 2002. She always remembered birthdays with cards and gifts.

Corwith was her home town and she was always interested in her Dad's business and helped out when she was home on weekends. Cheryl even ran the business so her parents could take a week's vacation. Later she helped type grant applications for the new Library-City Hall and purchased the conference table and chairs for the Council room in memory of Grandpa and Grandma Welter.

Cheryl will be sadly missed by Mark and her Mother. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.

She was preceded in death by her Dad, Thomas Welter in 2004; grandpa and grandma Welter, grandpa and grandma Leerar; uncles, Lester Leerar, Doug Skitch and Dan Day; aunts, Mary Jane DeGroote, Roberta Welter and Jean Welter; and cousins, Marty and Mark Leerar, Shannon Koenen, Meagan Foy, Baby Trunkhill and Baby Jon Welter.
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Richard H. Adams, 69

June 12, 2007

Richard H. Adams, 69, of Forest City, died on Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service were held on Wednesday, June 6, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Rev. Jerry Swanberg officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery, with military rites by the Forest City Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation was held on Tuesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and continued one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Richard Harold Adams, the son of Harry and Eva (Winter) Adams, was born on August 26, 1937 at Buffalo Center. He graduated from the Buffalo Center High School in 1955 and served his country in the United States Army being stationed in Germany for a year.

Following his honorable discharge, he moved to North Dakota where he attended an auto mechanic school. On July 22, 1961 he married Murrill Grisham at West Bend, Iowa. They lived in Forest City all of their married life where Rich was employed as an auto mechanic for Whiteis Auto in Forest City for 28 years.

Rich enjoyed spending time with his family and eleven grandchildren. He also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Forest City.

Richard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Murrill of Forest City; four children, Janette (Michael) Stevens of Clarion, Cathryn Failor of Altoona, Joseph (Melissa) Adams of Clear Lake and James (Patricia) Adams of Forest City; eleven grandchildren, Kelly and Adam Stevens, Erin Failor, Jacob, Michael, Cory, Kaitlyn and Matthew Adams, and Madaline, Austin and Sarah Adams; six sisters and one brother, Marge Mutschler of Kiester, Minnesota, Arliss (Tom) Rich of Algona, Sharon (Larry) Nerdig of Forest City, Beverly (Roger) Jutting of Chandler, Arizona, Ruth Liebrand of Forest City, Pat (Al) Sorenson of Adams, Minnesota and David (Sharon) Friesenborg of Bartow, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Clifford E. Kiefer, 90

June 12, 2007

Clifford Eugene Kiefer, 90, of Chester, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, with Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Full military honors were conducted by the Clear Lake V.F.W. at the funeral home. Inurnment was in the Madison Township Cemetery, Forest City. Visitation was held on Friday at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake.

Clifford was born on June 24, 1916, in Ellington Township in Hancock County, Iowa, to Hazel (Hurd) and Valentine Kiefer, the 4th of nine children. He served in WW II as an Army Paratrooper in the Pacific, and was honorably discharged. Clifford married Jewel Bundy on December 3, 1946. He was a farmer for nearly 30 years near Kensett, Forest City and Chester. He briefly worked as an ironworker at John Deere Tractor, Waterloo.

During retirement, Cliff was an avid gardener, enjoyed family gatherings, and was a member of the Lime Springs VFW Post 4561.

Clifford is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jewel of Chester; children, Gary (Dianne) of Ottumwa, Linda (Jesse) Pate of Clear Lake and Doug of Scottsdale, Arizona; brother, Robert of Clear Lake; sister, Francis (Robert) Adams of Forest City; five grandchildren, Kristi (Jeff Reininga) Kiefer, Brad Kiefer, Nichole Kiefer, Hollie (Dean) Mosher, and Jeff Pate; and four great-grandchildren, Tyler Mosher, and Madison, Kaylee, and Hayden Reininga; and several nieces and nephews.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jay Eugene; sisters, Verna Drake, Ruth Irvin and Wanda Johnson; and brothers, Charles, Don and Shirley.

The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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Agnes M. Lickteig, 91

June 26, 2007

Agnes M. Lickteig, 91, of Wesley, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Communities, Algona.

A funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 9, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wesley, with Father Randy Schon officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Earl W. Fox, Jr., 92

June 19, 2007

Earl W. “Toad” Fox, Jr., 92, of Forest City, died on Friday, June 15, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 19, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, with Rev. John Rollefson officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation was held on Monday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home and continued one hour prior to the services on Tuesday.

Earl W. “Toad” Fox, Jr., the son of Clyde and Jennie (Smith) Fox, was born on November 30, 1914 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, on the Abe Fox place.

On August 20, 1934, he married Vivian Mae Nelson. Toad and Vivian had eight children, Beverly, Marsha, Ron, Tom, Mary Jane, John, Clifton and Craig. Toad worked various jobs in his 92 years, including working for veterinarian, Dr. Jerry Jorgensen, and also working the ring on sale days at the Forest City Sale Barn for 50 years. He retired from Winnebago Industries about 30 years ago. His favorite pastime was coon hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian of Forest City; children, Marsha, Ron, Tom, Mary Jane, John, Clifton and Craig; 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill; and sisters, Margie, Jennie Mae and Helen Jean.

Toad was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Beverly; a granddaughter, Gail; 2 sons-in-law, Allan Berg and Rudy Martinson; 2 brothers, Kay and Creighton “Chic”; two sisters-in-law, Alice Fox and Kathryn Fox; and one brother-in-law, Roger Nelson.

The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral services.
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Glen S. Wilson, 75

June 19, 2007

Glen S. Wilson Jr., passed away on Friday, June 15, 2007, at the Bickford Cottage in Urbandale, at the age of 75 years.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 19, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove, with Pastor Paul Stone officiating. Visitation was held on Monday at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove.

Glen was born on August 21, 1931, in rural Hamilton County, the third of six children and only son of Glen and Lucille Wilson. His early education was in a country school. He was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from the Eagle Grove High School in 1949. He then worked on the family farm with his father while attending Eagle Grove Junior College, graduating in 1951. In 1953, he attended the Engineer School for the US Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. After serving two years active duty in the United States Army and being deployed to Germany, he received an honorable discharge as a Corporal (E-4) from the US Army Reserves in 1961. Glen attended Iowa State University and graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education.

On June 17, 1956, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Janice Ann Nielsen. Glen farmed for 10 years south of Clarion and became the father of three boys, Monte, Mark and Mitchel. They moved to Jefferson, Iowa for a year where Glen began a career in banking. They then moved to Vinton, Iowa until 1975, when he joined Manufacturers Bank & Trust in Forest City.

After his retirement from banking as Senior Vice-President in 1993, Glen spent his time taking care of his yard, playing golf with his sons, and being a true Iowa State fan. He became a caretaker for Janice when she struggled with her health issues. He supported numerous charities and volunteered his time and organizational skills whenever he could be of help. He was always a very meticulous man, from running the family farm, to taking care of his cars, to the clothes he wore. Glen was a friendly and kind man, always quick to flash his signature smile that would put anyone instantly at ease. He was a gentle person with a great sense of humor and would be the first to laugh at himself when reminiscing about past family events. He was dedicated to his family and set a perfect example of what a husband, father and friend should be.

Glen was preceded in death by both his parents; and his wife of 50 years.

He is survived by his three sons, Monte Wilson of Seattle, Washington, Mark and Kristi Wilson of Dallas, Texas and Mitch and Lynn Wilson of Ankeny; four step-granddaughters, one step-great-grandson; and five sisters, Violet and William Nelson of Ankeny, Rosemary and Dwight Brown of West Des Moines, Laurel and Floyd Gardner of Bondurant, Glenda Buckels, of San Diego, California and Sharolyn and Jordon Gertsen of Story City.
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Rosezelle Havlik, 75

June 19, 2007

Rosezella (Rosie) Havlik, age 75, of Palmyra, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Fairhaven in Whitewater, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the St Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra, Wisconsin, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Steven Blyth officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, June 22, from 4-8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra. Memorials may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

She was born on December 13, 1931 in Iowa, the daughter of the late Sylvin and Olga (nee Skilbred) Hanna.

Rosie married Richard Havlik on April 17, 1954, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Titonka. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a long time member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, where she was involved with Sunday School teaching, home-bound tape ministry, Bible study circles, quilting group, adult choir, WELCA, and Bethel ministry.

Rosie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Richard (Dick) of Palmyra; her children, Keith (Annalisa) Havlik of Clovis, California, Mark (Shari) Havlik of DePere, Wisconsin and Karen Havlik of Palmyra, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jim (Jamie) Ellenburger, Kristen, Kristopher, Winter, and Mark; great-grandchild, Katty Ellenburger; brothers, Vern (Sheryl) Hanna, Duane (Betty) Hanna, Ronnie (Marlys) Hanna and Harlan (Virginia) Hanna; sister, Marcine (Guy) Carlson; and by nieces, nephews and other relatives and many, many friends.
© 2007 Forest City Summit

Russell Shipman, 57

June 26, 2007

Russell W. Shipman, 57, died at home on Tuesday, June 19, 2007.

Visitation was held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 21, at the Hamilton's Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 23, at the United Methodist Church in Corwith, Iowa. The family greeted friends at the Oakcrest Funeral Home in Corwith from 4-7:00 p.m. on Friday. Burial was in the Corwith Cemetery.

Russell was born on September 27, 1949, to William and Betty (Mullins) Shipman in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from the Corwith High School in 1967. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in Amsterdam, Netherlands for three years during the Vietnam War.

Russell attended NIACC and went on to graduate from the United Electronic Institute in 1977. He was employed at Iowa Retail Data for the past 30 years.

Russell was a part of the Down Under Softball Team, he enjoyed playing cribbage, was an avid Hawkeye fan, liked to help organize family reunions and loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews, and their children, all of which were very special to him.

Russell is survived by his mother, Betty Shipman of Corwith; brothers, Sam (Rita) Shipman of Grimes, Randy Shipman of Davenport and Jeff (Ann) Shipman of Wesley; sisters, Jane (Tom) Eischen of Algona, Kathy (Lance Brown) Pepper of Des Moines and Marg (Tom) Mergen of Algona; and his nieces and nephews and their children, Ben (Janie) Eischen and Jensen, Chris (Rosie) Eischen, Eric Eischen, Jessica (Derek) Handel and Alexis, McKayle and Haylie, Melissa Allen and McKenna, Renae (Travis) Deaver and Alex, Adam (Nichee) Shipman and Kael and Emma, Alex, Abigail, and Andrew Shipman, Miranda, Mitchell, Mariah Shipman, Nicholas and Melanie Mergen.

He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Mary Helen Shipman; brother-in-law, Jeff Krieps; nephew and niece, Joshua and Rachel Shipman.

Russell always had a friendly greeting for everyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
© 2007 Forest City Summit

Andrea Halverson, 54

June 26, 2007

Andrea “Andi” D. Halverson, 54, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 23, at the St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City, with Pastor Paul C. Nelson and Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home and continued at the church on Saturday one hour before the service.

Memorials may be given to the Andrea Halverson memorial fund where the family will designate the memorial gifts to St. James Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Andi was born on April 27, 1953 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the daughter of Donald and Dolores (Wilson) Sabbann. She spent her early childhood years on the family farm in Monona, Iowa. Andi attended grade school in Monona and when her family relocated to the North Iowa area she attended middle school at Mason City with the majority of her high school years at Nora Springs. She graduated from the Newton High School, Newton, Iowa in 1971. She also attended North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

Andi married Richard Arden Halverson on June 23, 1973, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City. To this union, two children were born.

Andi spent the last 31 years and majority of her career working in community banking with the Corwith State Bank and Farmers State Bank. She served as Operations Officer, Cashier and board Secretary of Corwith State Bank as well as Vice President and Director of Farmers State Bank. Andi was a member of the North Central Land and Auction Company serving as an auction clerk at auctions throughout North Iowa.

Andi served on the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne school board, served as treasurer at St. James Lutheran Church and was involved in many other community and youth activities. Most recently, she was involved with volunteer work for the American Cancer Society and several programs supporting breast cancer research. A special volunteer experience of Andi's was walking 60 miles with daughter, Kelli in November of 2006 at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day in Phoenix, Arizona, which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fund breast cancer research.

Andi enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and especially enjoyed being a Grandma. Some of her hobbies and interests included being outdoors enjoying her lawn and garden, caring for her animals and pets, especially her cat, Princess, being an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and spending the past 4 years wintering in Arizona.

Andi is survived by her husband, Rich Halverson of Mason City; daughter, Kelli Halverson and fiancée Brad Anderson of Phoenix, Arizona; son, Nate Halverson and wife, Amy of Mason City; grandchildren, Taylor and Lauryn Halverson; parents, Donald and Dolores Sabbann of Mason City; brother, Brad Sabbann and wife, Julie of Manly; sisters-in-law, Joann Deardeuff and husband, Les of Rockwell, Dixie Shanks of Portland, Oregon and Linda Jolas and husband, Tom of Mason City; many special aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins; her cat, Princess and her banking family at Farmers State Bank and North Central Agency.

Andi was preceded in death by her grandparents; and mother and father in-law.
© 2007 Forest City Summit

Merle J. Braadland, 79

June 26, 2007

Merle J. Braadland, age 79, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, June 23, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, with Pastor Barb Spaulding of the Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson. There was no visitation. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Merle James Braadland, was born on a farm in rural Winnebago County, on March 2, 1928, the second of four children to Thor and Julia (Knutson) Braadland.

Merle attended country schools in rural Winnebago County. He farmed with his father and brothers north of Thompson, Iowa and then with his brother Arnie Braadland south of Thompson.

On October 30, 1965, Merle was united in marriage to Marjorie Wubben in Elmore, Minnesota. The couple farmed on a farm south of Thompson for 16 years. They also made their home in Wisconsin for 18 years.

Merle enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking, and cooking for other people. He loved spending time with his family and visiting with friends.

Merle is survived by five daughters and two sons, Vivian (Steven) Heller of Forest City, William Braadland of Buffalo Center, Vanita (Robert) Preska of Bloomington, Minnesota, John Braadland of Dodge City, Kansas, Valjean Lockington of LaFarge, Wisconsin, Violet (Robert) Thelen of LaFarge, Wisconsin and Victoria Braadland of Woden; his brother, Norman Braadland of Scarville; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Merle was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie (Wubben) Braadland; his parents, Thor & Julia (Knutson) Braadland; brother, Arnie Braadland; sister-in-law, Rose Braadland Hindraker; sister, Pearl (Braadland) Thorland; brother-in-law, Clarence Thorland; sister-in-law, Judy (Norman) Braadland; and grandson, Eric Heller.
© 2007 Forest City Summit

Betty Arlene Moen, 76

June 26, 2007

Betty Arlene Moen, died on Thursday, June 21, 2007, at the Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg, at the age of 76.

Funeral service was held on Monday, June 25. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg.

She was born on March 17, 1931 in Cylinder, Iowa. On January 16, 1951, Betty was united in marriage to Adron “Bud” Moen in Forest City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Adron; a daughter, Brenda Hutchison; and two brothers, Dale and Ron.

She is survived by her children, Adron and Jane Moen of Emmetsburg, Joe and Julie Moen of Armstrong, Betty Jo and Jim Ruhnke of Baldwin, Wisconsin, Ruth Moen of West Bend and Julie and Curt Jorgenson of Emmetsburg; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Bernard Lee and Jarrett Lee; sisters, Beverly Banwart, Bertha Koenck, Donna Mundus, Jeanine Lucy and Wanda Spiker.
© 2007 Forest City Summit

Edna May Juel Klaassen, 105

June 26, 2007

Edna May Juel Klaassen, 105, of Clear Lake, died on Saturday June 23, at the Oakwood Care Facility, where she has resided for the previous two years.

Funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 26, at the Ward-Van-Slyke Funeral Home in Clear Lake, with Lay Leader Jan Tjaden officiating. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery, Forest City. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services.

Edna May Juel Klaassen, was born on May 13, 1902 in Thompson, the daughter of James Peter and Clara Johnson Juel of Forest City. She was raised on the home farm in Forest City with her three sisters and two brothers where the Forest City Memorial Hospital was located. She attended Forest City country schools and later the teachers college in Cedar Falls, to start the first love of her life “teaching”. She taught in various different rural schools in central Iowa. There are many who will always be blessed in having her for a teacher and this continued throughout her lifetime.

On July 12, 1927, she and the other “love of her life” George J. Klaassen were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua and they resided together on their farm in Thompson.

The couple soon moved to follow Edna's teaching career to Clear Lake and became part of Clear Lake's development history. She and George owned and operated Klaassen's Cabana Resort on South Shore Drive for 12 years.

During her amazing 105 years she and her husband took every opportunity to give to others. Thirty-five years ago they were founders of the Clear Lake Beautification Program involving flower beds and tree planting which continues on today. They continued on with this through the Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation. Edna finally turned over the responsibilities at the age of 98.

In 1969, they began supporting the Rosebud Sioux Indian Mission in South Dakota and each year journeyed there with food and hospital supplies. Their support helped to provide scholarships and educational opportunities for the native Americans. Edna made her last trip at 100 years of age with the help of many and the companionship of Barb Dwyer.

For 43 years she was a part of the American Cancer Society and every fund raiser that was held. She had a notorious knack for salesmanship as all will vividly recall. In 1989 she was installed into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame by Gov. Branstad.

Edna received her masters in teaching degree in the early 1990s by the University of Northern Iowa.

She was a long time member of the Clear Lake Lioness Club and she and George both were deeply involved with the International Lions Club which took them to many, many places on the globe. She always brought something cultural back to “teach” all who would listen about her great travels and adventures. They received the International President's Award in 1979-80.

For some 25 years she served with her husband as a Commodore for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, welcoming new business and congratulating others on business achievements. In 1984, the Klaassens were selected by the Chamber to serve as Grand Marshall's for the Fourth of July parade.

The Klaassens were also past recipients of the Harmony of Living Award presented by the River City Barber Shop Chorus annually to Iowans serving others. They dedicated their lives to the betterment of others and will always be remembered for their gracious volunteering and “salesmanship” of tickets and baked goods.

She was a long time member of the Clear Lake Congregational Church and had a great faith in God.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; three sisters, Alice Edminster of Tucson Arizona, Mabel Francis of Clear Lake and Ruth Kramer of Garner; and two brothers, Lawrence Juel and Ernest Juel of Maryland.

Edna was the last of her siblings to pass away. Excluding one brother, they lived into their late 80's and early 90's with two sisters making it to 100 years of age.
© 2007 Forest City Summit

Evelyn M. Waggener, 91

July 10, 2007

Evelyn M. Waggener, age 91, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, July 3, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Wayne Hagen officiating. A private family inurnment followed in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn Marguerite Waggener, was born in Forest City on November 12, 1915, the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Lemme) Charlson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church and received her education in rural school near her home.

On December 8, 1936, she was married to Leslie Sorensen at the Scandinavian Methodist Church in Forest City. The couple farmed north of Forest City for many years until Leslie's death on January 6, 1981.

Evelyn married Willard Waggener on September 10, 1982. The couple divided their time between Forest City and Mesa, Arizona. Evelyn was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, the Immanuel Lutheran Church Women, a member of the Leland Senior Citizens Club and an associate member of the Victory Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona. She was an excellent seamstress and continued knitting and crocheting her whole life. Willard passed away in 1990.

From that time, Evelyn made her home in Forest City until entering the Concord Care Center in Garner in 2002.

Evelyn is survived by a daughter and her husband, JoAnn and James Schloe of Hugo, Minnesota; and two grandsons, Timothy (Jennifer) Schloe of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota and Mark (Mollie) Schloe of Apple Valley, Minnesota; and two great-granddaughters, Patricia & Catherine.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, Leslie and Willard.
© 2007 Forest City Summit