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Gene Erickson, 77
December 9, 2008
Gene
Erickson, age 77, of Thompson, died in Harlingen, Texas, on
Tuesday,
December 2, 2008.
Funeral services will be held
on Friday, December 12, at 10:30
a.m., at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thompson, with
Pastor Boyd Longshore officiating. Burial will be in the West Prairie Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation will be from 9-10:20 a.m., on Friday, prior
to the services at Zion Lutheran.
Eugene "Gene" Erickson, was born in Thompson, Iowa
on
September 12, 1931, son of Irwin and Helen Erickson. He grew
up in the Thompson area where he went to school. He was a
life long member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Thompson, where he was baptized and confirmed.
On June 4, 1950, he was married to Arla Cavett at
the Zion
Lutheran Church and they celebrated their 58th anniversary
this past June. They farmed in the Thompson area and also
had an Oliver dealership and a trucking business. Gene and Arla spent three years working on a cattle ranch in the
Jackson Hole, Wyoming area. They also spent some time in
Lesotho, Africa in the Peace Corps. The last 14 years Gene
and Arla spent the winter months in South Texas at
Raymondville living in their motor home. Gene had many
friends in the RV Park.
He was a pilot and enjoyed flying and traveling in the
motor home. He especially enjoyed his family - children,
grand kids, and great grand kids.
He passed away at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in
Harlingen, Texas on December 2, 2008 from a massive heart
attack and complications. He was an organ donor (Legacy of
Life) that will benefit 100 people.
Gene leaves to his wife, Arla; sons, Timothy (Ellen)
and Daniel (Barb); daughters, Laurie (Gary Larson) and Connie
(Tim Radke); 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grand-kids; and 1
great-great-granddaughter; brothers, Bob of Centennial,
Colorado and Norman (Bev) of Seeley Lake, Montana.
Honorary pall bearers - his family.
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John Lorenz, 88
December 9, 2008
John K.
Lorenz, 88, a resident of Leavenworth for the past 6 years,
died on Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Cashmere Convalescent
Center in Cashmere.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 10,
at 1:00 p.m., at the Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
in Leavenworth, with Father Dan Dufner as the Celebrant. Burial
will be in the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. The Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, is in charge of the
arrangements.
He was born on March 30, 1920, to Joseph and Antoinette (Kantor)
Lorenz on the family farm at Britt, Iowa. John was educated
in a one room schoolhouse near Britt. On June 30th 1942,
John enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the
USS Suwanee. After his honorable discharge, he returned
home and on August 30th, 1952, he married Ruth Horton at the St.
Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar, Iowa. After
honeymooning in Canada they returned to the family farm that
they were the last to operate. In 1960 they moved to Baldwin
Park, California, where John started the Benlo Company, an
R.V. repair, supply and parts store that he operated until
retiring. John and Ruth then moved to Palm Desert,
California, until moving to Leavenworth in 2002 to be close
to their son.
John was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
in Duncan, Iowa, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in
Baldwin Park, California and a member of Our Lady of the
Snows Catholic Church in Leavenworth.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John R.
and Jennifer Lorenz of Leavenworth; one brother, Norbert
Lorenz of Covina, California; three sisters, Sally Devine of
Corwith, Iowa, Trudy Burns of Aurora, Colorado and Irene
Jackson of Wagoner, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Kristin
Ventjeer of Mill Creek, Washington and Erica Lorenz of
Leavenworth; two great-grandsons, Ryan and Logan; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded
in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth in 2007; and a
sister, Rita.
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Beverly Wirtz, 76
December 9, 2008
Beverly A. Wirtz, 76, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday,
December 5, 2008, at her daughter's home in Iowa City,
surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held
on Friday,
December 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the Evangelical Free
Church in Britt, with Pastor Stan Johnson officiating.
Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 11, at
the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and continue one
hour prior to the services at the church.
Beverly Ann (Schutjer) Wirtz, daughter of Henry and Ella
(Jacobson) Schutjer, was born on January 11, 1932 in Britt,
Iowa. After attending schools in Britt she worked at
the First
State Bank in Britt. On April 2, 1951, she married Paul Wirtz at the
Evangelical Free Church in Britt. They farmed for four
years in Ottosen, Iowa and twelve years at Britt. She
worked at Marting Manufacturing in Britt for many years as
bookkeeper.
Beverly retired in 1995 at which time she enjoyed
quilting and gardening. She loved her family and made
quilts and afghans for special events, warming them as well
as their hearts.
Beverly attended both the Upper Flat Evangelical Free and
Britt Evangelical Free Churches. She was active in helping
with the Awana's and the Women's Circle for funeral lunches.
Beverly is survived by a daughter, Vicki Ibarra and
husband, Hector of Iowa City; two grandsons, Bret Ibarra of
Houston, Texas and Derek Ibarra of Iowa City; two brothers,
Donald Schutjer of Apple Valley, Minnesota and Richard
Schutjer and wife Judy, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Mark
Wirtz in August 1984; and her husband, Paul Wirtz in April
1998.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial
contributions be made to the Britt Evangelical Free Church
Benevolent Fund and/or Iowa City Hospice.
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Lena C. Butson, 86
December 23, 2008
Lena Cornelia Butson, 86, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away on
Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the Hampton Health Care Center
in Hampton.
Funeral services were held
on Thursday, December 18, at the Zion Reformed Church, rural
Sheffield, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation
was held on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in
Hampton. Rev. Arthur Zewert officiated at the service.
Lena was born on August 3,
1922 in Kanawha, Iowa, to Ubbe and Annie (Betten) Smidt.
Lena attended rural country schools in Kanawha. She married
K. Vernon Butson on February 17, 1953 in Kanawha. Lena was a
homemaker.
She was a member of the
Zion Reformed Church. Lena enjoyed making quilts for all of
the grandchildren, sewing, baking, camping and attending her
grandchildren's sporting events. Lena was an active leader
of 4-H.
She is survived by her
daughter, Joyce and husband, John and their children, Katie,
Erin, Matthew Kelley of Nora Springs; son, Dale and wife,
Janeen and their children, Kyle, Andrea Butson and Colt and
wife, Kara Powers and their children, Hope, Remington and
Joseph Powers of Hampton; son, Darwin & wife, Teresa and
their children, Abby, Connor and Sam Butson of Hampton;
sister, Anna and husband, Robert Stock of Chapin; brother,
Hensmen Smidt of Kanawha; brother-in-law, Bob and wife,
Birdell Butson of Houston, Texas; and sister-in-law,
Mathilda Butson of Hampton.
Lena was preceded in death
by her parents; husband; and a infant son.
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Charlotte Mae Shoop,
87
December 23, 2008
Charlotte passed away at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law, on Monday, December 15, 2008, at 6:30 p.m.
Graveside services will be
held on Friday, December 19, at 2:30 p.m., at the Chico
Cemetery in the Veterans section, with a Celebration of
Charlotte's life following, at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law, Susan and Tom Sherburne.
Charlotte was born on
February 26, 1921 in Ell, Iowa, to Bruce and Vena Lacock,
the oldest daughter of three. She was raised in Britt, Iowa.
In October of 1940 she
married her sweetheart, Harry Shoop of Clear Lake, Iowa. She
told her friend that she was going to marry Harry when she
was in 6th grade before she even had met him. They lived in
Iowa until 1962, when they moved to Chico. In 1977, she and
Harry moved to Forest Ranch, California, where she lived
until 2003 when she moved back to Chico.
Charlotte was an active
member of the Forest Ranch Women's Club, Forest Ranch
Community Association, Enloe Hospital Volunteers, Chico
Widowhood Club, Trinity United Methodist Church and served
at the Jesus Center.
Immediate family loved
ones that passed before her were her husband, Harry L. Shoop;
sons, Gary L. Shoop and Steven B. Shoop; granddaughter,
Debby L. Shoop; and sister, Thelma Drake.
Survivors include daughter
and son-in-law, Susan and Tom Sherburne of Chico; grandsons,
Daren and Danny Shoop of Truckee, Zachary and Joshua Barber
of Orland; step-granddaughters, Mya Siebe of Hollister and
Jazmine Sherburne of Monterey; step-great-granddaughters,
Lauren and Hailey Siebe of Hollister; a sister, Inez Johnson
of Kanawha, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
Charlotte was a great
inspiration and friend to her family and friends and will be
greatly missed by all who knew her.
Donations may be made to
the Chico Alzheimer's Association, in care of the Newton-Bracewell
Chico Funeral Home.
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Marian E. Midtgaard,
70
December 23, 2008
Marian E. Midtgaard, 70, of Mason City, died at her home, on
Monday, December 15, 2008.
Memorial services were
held on Friday, December 19, at the Fertile Lutheran Church,
with Lay Minister Dave Halverson officiating. Inurnment will
be held in the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Fertile at a
later date. A gathering of family and friends was held on
Thursday, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home and also one
hour prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers
memorials may be directed to the Fertile Lutheran Church or
the donor's choice.
Marian E. Midtgaard, was
born on June 19, 1938 in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter of
Melvin and Martha (Storm) Midtgaard. She attended school in
Fertile and graduated in 1956. She attended Waldorf College
and received her Bachelor's Degree from the Northern
Colorado University in Greeley, Colorado.
She began her teaching
career in Fenton, she then taught in Lake Mills and
Minneapolis, before coming to Mason City where she taught
kindergarten at Harding Schools. She had a passion for
teaching and nurturing the children, she touched many lives
throughout her 39 years of teaching.
She enjoyed traveling and
also had a love of music and books. Marian was an avid
sports fan who loved cheering on her favorite teams. She was
very active in the Christians Women's Club in Mason City and
was also a member of the Fertile Lutheran Church and also an
associate member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason
City. Marian was very social and loved the time she spent
with her friends and family.
She will always be
remembered for her pleasant and cheerful personality and
will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her
siblings, Arden Midtgaard and wife, Fern of Fertile, Ken
Midtgaard and wife, Mary of Mason City and Maynard Midtgaard
and wife, Madelyn of Northwood; nieces and nephews, Cindy
Schubert and husband, Russ of Britt, Arlyn Midtgaard and
wife, Lila of Fertile, Connie (Mark) Hallam of Mankato,
Minnesota, Vicky Vogl and husband, Larry of Cedar Rapids,
Debra Sjolinder and husband, John of Mason City, Susan Pope
of Mason City, Michael Midtgaard of Minnetonka, Minnesota,
John Midtgaard of Northwood, Tom Midtgaard and wife, Ann of
Fort Myers, Florida, David Midtgaard of Fertile, Mary
Bloomingdale and husband, Bob of Northwood and Mark
Midtgaard of Northwood; and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; and nephew, James Midtgaard.
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Lila Attig, 88
December 23, 2008
Lila Aileen Attig, died on Friday evening, December 19,
2008, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, at
the age of 88.
Lila was born on December 10, 1920 at Waterloo, Iowa, to
Edwin and Emeline (Redmond) Stone, Sr. She was raised by her
grandmother, Susan Redmond from the time she was four months
old. Lila graduated from the Britt High School and then
worked at the Ben Franklin store in Britt, Intermill's
Grocery Store, J.C. Penney Store in Algona as well as
Winnebago Industries in Forest City.
On February 19, 1950, Lila
was united in marriage to Eldon Attig at the Methodist
Church in Titonka. They lived in LuVerne, Iowa, for one year
before returning to Titonka, where Eldon was employed at
Schutjer Implement. There were no children to this union.
Lila loved to travel,
enjoyed reading and working puzzles. She especially liked
bus tours to see fall colors. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church in Titonka, the United Methodist
Women, the Titonka Care Center Helpmates, the Christian
Women's Club as well as the Friendly Club. Lila was a “Red
Hat Lady” and enjoyed the Quilting Group, too.
Survivors include three
nephews, James Brauhn of Linn Grove, Iowa, Edward Attig of
Joice, Iowa and Tom Stone of Waterloo, Iowa; two nieces,
Ceryl Bushnell of Tucson, Arizona and Joice Goranson of
Forest City, Iowa.
Lila was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband, Eldon on June 12, 1997;
brothers, Edwin Stone, Jr. and Brewster Stone; grandmother
and uncles, Del and Lou Redmond of Britt, Iowa.
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Edith Krauss, 97
December 23, 2008
Edith Nadine Hersbergen Krauss, died on Friday, December 19,
2008, at the Kanawha Community Home. She was 97.
Visitation was held from
4-7:00 p.m., on Monday, December 22, at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Corwith. Funeral
services were held at the St. John Lutheran Church in
Corwith, on Tuesday, December 23, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor
David Olson officiating.
Casket bearers were Doug
DeGroote, Gary DeGroote, Scott Sloan, Dennis Glawe, Cecil
Glawe and Richard Hankom. Interment was in the Corwith
Cemetery, Corwith.
Edith was born on October
9, 1911 in rural Corwith, Iowa, to Samuel and Lottie Price
Hersbergen. She was baptized in the Methodist Church. She
graduated from the Corwith High School. Edith married George
Krauss on February 21, 1940, at the home of her parents. The
couple farmed 2 years at Britt, Iowa and 8 years near
Denhart, Iowa before moving to their farm south of Corwith,
where they farmed until 1974. In 1979, they moved into
Corwith. Edith moved to the Kanawha Community Home in 2006.
She was a member of the
St. John Lutheran Church, WELCA, Corwith Women's Club, Elmer
Wilson Legion Auxiliary and the Hancock County Historical
Society. Edith enjoyed gardening, quilting and flowers.
She is survived by two
daughters, Marilyn Krauss of Webster City, Iowa and Ilene
Krauss and husband, James Weier of Hollandale, Wisconsin;
one son, Mervin of Corwith; and one grandson, Christopher
Krauss of Westminster, Colorado.
Edith was preceded in
death by her parents; husband, George; brothers, Ralph and
Dale Hersbergen; sister, Hazel Streeter; brothers-in-law,
Wayne Streeter, Lester Krauss and Elmer Krauss;
sisters-in-law, Eunice Krauss, Mildred Krauss, Martha Krauss
and Jean Hersbergen; niece, Bonnie Streeter St. John; and
infant nephews, Paul Krauss and Ronald Streeter.
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Kenneth Price, 87
December 23, 2008
Kenneth Price, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008, at
the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. He was
87 years old.
Graveside inurnment
services will be held at a later date in the Boone Township
Cemetery, near Stilson. There will be no visitation per
Kenneth's request.
Kenneth Palmer Price, was
born on September 24, 1921 at Renwick, Iowa, to Alfred and
Ruby Palmer Price. In 1939, he graduated from the Renwick
High School. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps
from 1939-1940. Kenneth served his country in World War II,
as a torpedo man second class in the United States Navy from
1942 through 1945.
On September 26, 1948, he
was united in marriage with Rose Seltz. She preceded him in
death. On July 31, 1999, he was married to Dorothy Adair.
Kenneth was a farmer and
resided on the same farm for 57 years. After retiring from
the farm, he drove semi and delivered Winnebagos for many
years. He loved to be on the road. He will be remembered for
his kindness and sense of humor.
Kenneth is survived by 5
children, Timothy Price and wife, Diana of Parker,
Colorado, Jean Zapf and husband, Robert of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, John Price and wife, Katie of Britt, Connie Price
of Des Moines, Kitty Price of Britt and a foster son,
Richard Lawrence and wife, Lorna of Portland, Oregon; 9
grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Lee Price and
wife, Alice of Desert Hot Springs, California; and numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kenneth was preceded in
death by his parents; sister, Helen; and brother, Larry;
infant son, Charles and son, Thomas; wives, Rose and
Dorothy; and grandson, Adam.
Any memorials will be
directed to the Hospice of the Heartland.
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Duane R. Hanna, 73
December 23, 2008
WODEN-Duane R. Hanna, 73, of Woden, was called home to
Heaven, on Saturday, December 20, 2008, in a car accident
west of Britt.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 24, at the
Evangelical Free Church in Britt, with Rev. Stan Johnson
officiating. Burial will be in the Grant Township Cemetery
near Woden. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m., on
Tuesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will
continue one hour prior to the services at the church.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Evangelical Free Church of
Britt Missions Fund, Gideons or MMAP.
Duane Roger Hanna, the son
of Sylvin and Olga (Skilbred) Hanna, was born on August 2,
1935 in Forest City. He was baptized at the Grant Lutheran
Church near Woden and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran
Church in Woden. He received Christ as his Personal Savior
at that time. He has been walking close to his Lord ever
since. Duane graduated from the Titonka High School in 1955
and continued his education at Wartburg College in
Waverly. On December 20, 1958, Duane married his sweetheart,
Betty Carlson at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in
Titonka. He entered paradise on their 50th wedding
anniversary.
Duane served in the U.S.
Army for two years. He was employed for thirty-one years at
the Tipton Power Plant before retiring and moving back to
Woden. For the past nine years, Duane and Betty were MMAPers
(Mobile Missionary Assistance Program) and built church or
camps from Alaska to Florida and in between. Duane was
happiest when he was on mission, (six months in 2008).
He is survived by his
wife, Betty of Woden; three beautiful daughters, Denise
(Glenn) Lehrman of Marion, Barbara (Rev. James) Debner of
Southington, Connecticut and Arnetta (David) Gosse of Iowa
City; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
brothers, Vernon (Sheryl) Hanna of Woden, Ron (Marlys) Hanna
of Swea City and Harlan (Virginia) Hanna of Dayton, Ohio; a
sister, Marcine (Guy) Carlson; and a brother-in-law, Dick
Havlik.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; a sister, Rosezella Havlik; and a nephew who
was their ring bearer, Keith Havlik.
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Judith Ann Green,
69
December 31, 2008
Judith Ann Green, 69, of Naples, Florida and formerly of
Forest City, died on Monday, December 22, 2008, in Naples,
Florida.
A funeral Mass was held on
Monday, December 29, at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in
St. Benedict. Burial took place in the Belmond Cemetery in
Belmond. Visitation was held on Sunday, at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona and
continued one hour prior to the Mass at the church on
Monday.
Judith Ann Green, was born
on December 15, 1939 at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, the
first of six children of Joseph and Florence (Widen)
Grandgenett. She attended the Corwith School graduating in
1959. Judy attended the American Institute of Business (AIB)
in Des Moines, where she met Jon Green. Jon and Judy were
married on November 14, 1962 in Des Moines. They were
parents of two sons, Brad and Todd and raised them in Forest
City, Iowa.
Later Jon and Judy moved
to Nissawa, Minnesota, where they enjoyed their lake home
for many years. They spent the last winters at their home in
Naples, Florida where Judy died on Monday, December 22, 2008
at the age of 69.
Judy loved entertaining
their vast amount of friends from all over. Her first love
was her family and four beautiful grandchildren, attending
their many functions and making all of them memorable.
Judy is survived by her
husband of 44 years, Jon; her son, Brad and his family,
wife, Paula and children, Jake and Jaydee; her son, Todd and
his family, wife, Mandy and their children, Trey and Mitch.
She is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Jane
Frankl and her husband, Mike of Algona, David Grandgenett
and his wife, Lorrie of Grimes, Mary Cruise and her husband,
Bill of Wesley and Alice Simons and her husband, Bob of
Carroll; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, Joe and Florence Grandgenett; her brother,
Robert Grandgenett; her parents-in-law, Carl and Dorothy
Green; and her brother-in-law, Jerry Green.
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Chelsea Lynn To, 19
December 31, 2008
Chelsea Lynn To, (pronounced toe) 19, of Nevada, Missouri,
died on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, in an automobile
accident. She was traveling with Kelly Lee Masters, the love
of her life, to visit family and friends in Iowa for the
Christmas holiday. She was born December 24, 1988, in
Hampton, Iowa, to Thang N. To and Ramona K. Wolff To.
Chelsea grew up in Forest
City and graduated from the Forest City High School in 2006.
She attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Following
graduation, she was a foreign exchange student in Germany in
2006. She has lived in Nevada for the past 1 1/2 years. She
attended the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Chelsea was currently
a student at Chowder College and employed at Fastrip in
Nevada.
She enjoyed participating
in bowling, volleyball, dance team and band and chorus in
high school. Chelsea was a very caring, loving and positive
young lady whom volunteered at the Moss House. She was
planning a career in social work to help troubled youth.
Survivors include her
parents, Ramona and Alex Reiter of Nevada, Missouri and
Larry Shunkwiler of Forest City; three brothers, Nathan To
of Nevada, Missouri, Dalton Shunkwiler and Caedyn Reiter,
both of the home; one sister, Megan Shunkwiler of the home;
and grandparents, Larry and Beverly Wolff of St. Ansgar,
Iowa and Dean Shunkwiler of Mason City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death
by her two grandmothers, Judy Wolff and Dixie Shunkwiler.
Joint funeral services
were held on Monday, December 29, 2008, at the Ferry Funeral
Home, Nevada, Missouri, with Mark Mitchell officiating.
Interment followed in the Moore Cemetery, Nevada, Missouri.
Friends called until the hour of the service and a joint
visitation was held on Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.
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Loretta R. Nelson,
86
December 31, 2008
Loretta R. Nelson, age 86, of Forest City, died on Thursday,
December 25, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in
Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, December 30, at 1:30 p.m., at the Winnebago
Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy
Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 29, at the Petersen
Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and an hour prior to the
services at the church.
Loretta R. Nelson, was
born in Northwood, Iowa on May 2, 1922, the daughter of
Gilbert and Alvina (Lau) Peterson. She received her
education in Northwood and graduated from the Northwood High
School. She furthered her education by attending Iowa State
Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She received her
Normal Certification and taught in rural schools near Joice,
Iowa for three years. She married Kenton Nelson on June 11,
1944. The couple made their home in Mt. Valley Township
their entire married lives. Loretta was an active partner in
the farming operation, taking care of the chickens,
marketing the eggs and always had a big garden.
Loretta was a member of
the Winnebago Lutheran Church and was involved with the
Martha Circle and Ladies Aid. She served as a Lutheran
League Advisor, worked with the 4-H Clubs and was a member
of the Forest City PTA. She was one of the charter members
of O.A.O., a women's club started in the 1950s. She also
enjoyed being a poll worker during voting times.
Loretta was a gifted
seamstress, sewing dresses for all occasions for Jean. She
enjoyed spending time with her family and loved going for
long drives. Loretta was able to remain in her home, cared
for by her son, David and daughter, Jean.
She is survived by her
children, Robert (Vicky) Nelson of Orono, Minnesota, David
Nelson of Forest City and Jean Redig of Forest City; and two
grandchildren, Lisa Redig of Ames, Iowa and Michael Redig of
Forest City; and 12 siblings, Marjorie Grigutis of Munster,
Indiana, Phyllis Cordera of Calumet City, Illinois, Belean
Johnson of Pensicola, Florida, Palmer Peterson of Twin
Lakes, Minnesota, Lemoine Peterson of Hastings, Minnesota,
Arnold and Gordon Peterson, both of Glenville, Minnesota,
Genevieve Kirsch, Gaylord Peterson and Norman Peterson, all
of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Maynard Peterson, residing in
Indiana.
Loretta was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband, Kenton; brothers, Harlan
and Arthur Peterson; and a sister, Rena Christensen.
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Jeffrey W. Kvammen,
50
December 31, 2008
Jeffrey W. Kvammen, 50, of Scarville, Iowa, died on Friday,
December 26, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason
City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held
at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in
Vinje, Iowa, with Pastor Chris Fiske officiating. Visitation
was held on Monday, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home and
again one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial
took place in the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Vinje, Iowa,
with Military rites performed by the Lake Mills Otto/Chose
Post #235.
Jeffrey W. Kvammen, son of
the late Joseph E. Kvammen and Joyce (Schisel) Steen, was
born on June 15, 1958 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He attended
the Forest City High School. He enlisted in the Navy in
1976. He spent the next 4 years aboard the USS DALE CG-19.
In 1984, he married Debra Thompson in Lake Mills. The couple
resided on a farm near Scarville. Jeff worked 25+ years at
Winnebago Industries until his death.
He enjoyed spending time
with his grandchildren, watching football and Nascar. He
passed away at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason
City on December 26, 2008.
He is survived by his
loving wife, Debra Kvammen; three children, Kim (Jeremy)
Berg of Lake Mills, Kelly Menke of Lake Mills and Dustin
Menke of Scarville; his mother, Joyce (Arlan) of Sun City,
Arizona; step-mother, Sharon Kvammen of Fertile; 2 sisters
and 3 brothers, Julie (Steve) Gacke of Gilbert, Arizona,
Brenda Kvammen of Austin, Minnesota, Allan Steen of Forest
City, Shane (Rhiannon) of Mesa, Arizona and Scott (Jennifer)
Kvammen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his grandchildren, Jorden,
Drew, Jayde and Madison, all of Lake Mills; and several
nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Josie.
He was preceded in death
by his father.
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Jerry Lee Lunn, 53
December 31, 2008
Jerry Lee Lunn, 53, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died on Saturday,
December 27, 2008, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
A funeral service will be
held on Friday, January 2, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., at the Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Rev. Dean Hess
officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 1,
from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Jerry was born on August
25, 1955 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of George and Betty
(Hoffman) Lunn. He was raised in Clear Lake. He graduated
from Clear Lake High School in 1973. Sixteen years ago Jerry
was in a traumatic accident. Doctors gave him less than 1%
chance of survival. Through the power of prayer,
determination and lots of love, Jerry beat the odds. We were
blessed to have him in our lives. He was a good dad and he
loved his girls.
Jena was his side kick,
they learned how to walk together, work together and play
together. A special bond had been made between the two.
Jerry would best be
remembered as the local salvage man. That was his passion
cutting iron and junking cars. It was very physical work but
he always said “If you love what you do it's not work at
all.” He loved what he did and all the friends and contacts
he's made over the years. He had a memory of steel and did
not forget anyone. If he was physically able to help, he
would. And that kindness had been returned to him many times
over from family and friends.
Left to cherish his memory
is his wife, LeaAnn Lunn; daughters, Jena Lunn and Shelby
(Jim) Andersen of Mason City; new granddaughter, Madison
Marie; parents, George and Betty Lunn of Clear Lake;
brothers, Tim Lunn of Mason City and Rick Lunn of Clear
Lake; sister, Kathleen (Dan) Anderson of Swaledale, Iowa;
nieces, Morgan, Krista and Andrea; nephews, Travis Anderson
and Travis Hesley; mother-in-law, Dorothy Kollman;
sister-in-law, Cindy Hesley; brother-in-law, Darrel (Gloria)
Hesley; aunts, uncles and his many, many friends. He loved
them all very much.
Greeting him in heaven
will be his son, Cole; and his grandparents; and a lot of
his life long friends.
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Grace C. Nelson, 97
December 30, 2008
Grace C. Nelson, age 97, of Independence, formerly of Britt,
passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008, at the West
Village Care Center in Independence.
Funeral services will be
held on Tuesday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m., at the
Evangelical Free Church in Britt, with Pastor Stan Johnson
officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in
Britt. Visitation was held on Monday, December 29, from
5-7:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and
continued one hour prior to the services at the church.
Grace, the daughter of Ben
and Anna (Pierson) Bergman, was born on April 2, 1911 in
Alexander, Iowa. She was a member of the Evangelical Free
Church until moving to Independence. She loved being a
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Grace was married
to Clifford Merle Nelson on March 1935, at the Evangelical
Free Church in Britt.
Survivors include
daughter, Linda Nelson of Independence; two grandchildren,
Mark (Karen) Kirschbaum of Price Frederick, Maryland and
Deanna (Mark) Manning of Urbandale, Iowa; four
great-grandchildren, Alicia and Tyler Manning, Nicholas and
Joshua Kirschbaum; sister, Beulah (Ralph) Riege of Sun City,
California; and many nieces and nephews.
Grace was preceded in
death by her parents, Ben and Anna Bergman; husband,
Clifford Nelson; daughter, Beverly Kirschbaum; two sisters,
Delia and Pearl; and four brothers, Bennie, John, Henry and
Charlie.
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Brandt Freeburg, 77
December 30, 2008
Brandt Ferris Freeburg, 77, passed away on Saturday,
December 27, 2008, following a short, but valiant battle
with lymphoma.
Funeral services will be
held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. at 1:00 p.m., at the
Church of the Nazarene in Britt, with Rev. Anthony Freeburg
and Rev. Ron McKee officiating.
Visitation will be held on
Tuesday, December 30, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral
Chapel in Britt and continue one hour prior to the services
at the church.
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Doris Claude, 93
January 6, 2009
GARNER-Doris Claude, 93,
of Garner, died on Friday, December 26, 2008, at the Concord
Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, at the United Methodist
Church in Garner, with Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial
will be in the Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be
held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Cataldo Funeral
Chapel, Garner and will continue one hour prior to the
services at the church.
Iva
Doris Claude, the daughter of John and Ivy (Thorne) Gatchel,
was born on July 4, 1915 at Britt. She attended school in
Britt until her junior year in high school. She then moved
with her family to a farm east of Garner. On June 20, 1934,
she was married to Albert Claude at her parent's farm. They
farmed near Stilson before moving to Garner where they
continued farming until retiring in 1974. Doris and Albert
were proud to have been selected as Farm Family of the Week
by the Garner Leader in 1949. In 1985, they moved in to
Garner. In September of 2003, Doris entered Concord Care
Center in Garner.
She loved her family and
spending time with them. She enjoyed cooking, especially
trying new recipes, playing bridge, and traveling which
included trips to England, Alaska, Washington, D.C. and New
York City. The highlight of her trip to New York was seeing
the Statue of Liberty for the first time. Because she was
born on the 4th of July, she was strong in her love for her
country, the flag and all patriotic music.
Doris was an active member
of the United Methodist Church and UMW.
Doris is survived by her
daughters, Sharon (David) Coe of Carbon Cliff, Illinois,
Judith (Donald) Anderson of Britt and Kathryn (Doug)
Siverson of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Lori (Phil)
Krambeer of Ventura, Brian (Stacy) Anderson of Waukee, Jodi
(Jeff) Brown of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Kari (Delbert)
McFarland of Ault, Colorado and Tara Riley of Loveland,
Colorado; fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother, James
(Kathryn) Gatchel of Garner; a sister, Emma Lou (Lynn)
Stayner of Punta Gorda, Florida; and sisters-in-law,
Robertine Gatchel of Garner and Rena Claude of Garner.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Albert; her parents; grandson, Richard Lang;
and siblings, Eva (Ed) Kumsher, Johnny (Pearl) Gatchel and
Clarence Gatchel.
She was loved and will be
missed by many.
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