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Geral "Dutch" Leek,
89
May 8, 2008
Garel “Dutch” Leek, 89,
passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Good Samaritan
Society, Algona.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m.,
at the Evangelical Free Church in Wesley, with Pastor Todd
Hessel officiating. Burial was in the East Lawn Cemetery in
Algona.
Garel
“Dutch” Leek, was born on May 14, 1918, twin son of Albert
and Nina (Foland) Leek on the family farm near Burt,
Iowa. Dutch grew up and attended grade school in Kossuth
County. On March 29, 1943, he was united in marriage to
Bernice Reaper at her family farm near Algona. They farmed
in the Algona, Burt and LuVerne areas before making their
home in Wesley. They owned and operated sale barns in Wesley
and Algona. Dutch completed auctioneer training school at
the Reisch American School of Auctioneering in Mason City,
Iowa, on March 15, 1952. Dutch bought cattle and auctioned
for over 50 years. He felt honored to do the Club Calf
Auction at the Kossuth County Fair.
He became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Algona
in October 2007.
Dutch's biggest joys in
life were his family, auctioning, playing ball, hunting,
trapping and sharing these pastimes with his
grandchildren. Memories of Dutch will live in our hearts
forever. He was a member of the Wesley Evangelical Free
Church.
He is survived by his
three daughters, Barbara Maas of Williamsburg, Janice and
Tim Long of Wesley and Carol and Bill Funnemark of Algona;
nine grandchildren, Kim (Matt) Knoll, Todd (Laurie) Long,
Rick (Heather) Maas, Stephanie (Pete) Hamell, Tyler (Kim
Feaker) Maas, Mickolyn (Trent) Clapper, Jennifer Long, Chad
(Laura) Funnemark and Ann (Bill) Reid; 12
great-grandchildren; his twin brother, Gale Leek; sister,
Martha Luedtke; and brother, Christy and Helen Olsen; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his father in 1918; his mother in 1970; step-father in
1972; oldest brother, Willis in 1980; and wife, Bernice in
1987.
Funeral arrangements were
handled by the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of
Wesley.
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Dell E. Book, 82
May 13, 2008
Dell E. Book, age 82, of
Forest City, died on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the Muse Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services were
held on Thursday, May 8, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Forest City, with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 7, at the Petersen
Lund Funeral Home in Forest City. Inurnment was a private
family service held in the Madison Township Cemetery in
Forest City.
Dell Edwin Book, was born
on a farm near Forest City on July 17, 1925, the son of
Swedish immigrants, Otto Olaf and Ida (Martinson) Book.
After graduating from eighth grade, he worked on the family
farm. He received his High School Equivalency Diploma in
1983 at 57 years of age, fulfilling a life-long dream to
graduate from high school.
On March 18, 1948, he was
married to Wanda Hanson at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Forest City. Just prior to his marriage he was baptized and
confirmed into the Lutheran faith.
After their marriage, Dell
farmed until 1967. During his farming career, he was a meat
cutter at the Forest City Locker for 14 years. He then
became employed at Winnebago Industries, retiring in 1994.
After retirement, he continued as groundskeeper for
Winnebago Industries for many years.
In retirement, Dell
enjoyed playing cards on Saturday afternoons and going to
Diamond Jo's. Weekdays were spent at Kathy's tax and
accounting business where he greeted clients and answered
the phone. He greatly enjoyed visits from his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren who were the joy of his life.
Dell is survived by his
wife of 60 years, Wanda, and their three children: Mike and
Kathy Book of Waverly, Kathy and Lloyd Conrad of Forest City
and Ron and Denise Book of Waukee; seven grandchildren, Erik
Book and fiancée, Kelly James of Tampa, Florida, Courtney
Book and fiancée, Joe DeLuca of Ankeny, Tracie and John
Seglem of Forest City, Trisha and Mike Quinn of Polk City,
Lance and Jen Conrad of Forest City, Max and Lori Book of
Waukee and Meridith Book of Waukee.
Dell is also survived by
six great-grandchildren, Cole, Alli, Becca and Dru Seglem;
Hudson Quinn; and Gracie Conrad; a sister and
brother-in-law, Violet and Ray Charlson of Forest City; and
brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Marlys Book of
Fertile; and several nieces and nephews.
Dell was preceded in death
by his parents; and sisters, Luella Johnson and Emily
Harringa; six brothers, Gustaf, Albert, Clarence, Olaf,
Everett and Floyd Book.
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Louis Selmer
Larson, 71
May 13, 2008
Louis Selmer Larson, 71, of Story City, Iowa, passed away on
Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the Bethany Manor in Story City.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 7, at the
Soderstrum-Larson Funeral Home in Story City. Burial
followed in the Story City Municipal Cemetery. Visitation
was held on Tuesday, May 6 at Soderstrum-Larson Funeral Home
in Story City.
Louis Selmer Larson, was
born on August 18, 1936, to Elisa and Anna Larson. He
married Joyce Templer on June 11, 1966, at the Grace United
Methodist Church in Story City. Louis worked in construction
for 30 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist
Church and enjoyed woodworking, especially clocks and toys,
and watching NASCAR.
Louis is survived by his
wife, Joyce of Story City; a brother, Franklin Larson of
Forest City; and two sisters, Eleanor Sheldahl of Forest
City and Judy Larson of Forest City.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; his daughter, Loree Larson; a sister, (his
twin) Lois Larson; and two brothers, (twins) Elmer and Alvin
Larson; and one nephew, Johnny Larson.
Memorials may be sent to
the American Heart Association in his name.
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William Donald
Lammers, 87
May 20, 2008
William Donald (Bill) Lammers, son of William F. and Venice
(Rodgers) Lammers, was born April 6, 1921 in Melcher, Iowa
and died on Friday, May 9, 2008. He was a graduate of the
Promise City High School.
Funeral services were held
on Thursday, May 15, at the Randolph Funeral Home in
Corydon, Iowa. Interment was in the Corydon Cemetery in
Corydon, Iowa
Bill married Myrtle Twito,
a spunky little Norwegian, from Lake Mills. Bill and Myrt
lived in Promise City, Corydon, Storm Lake, Churdan,
Maquoketa, Atlantic, Forest City and Mankato, Minnesota. In
the later years Bill lovingly cared for Myrt as her health
declined. He stayed by her side 24/7 for five years.
He was in the US Army and
served in the 473rd Infantry in Italy. He never forgot his
many comrades who did not come home.
Bill worked for
Weyerhauser, UBC, Johnson Clay Works Ft. Dodge, Milligan's,
Winnebago Industries and was a contractor.
He served as Post
Commander for the Corydon and Forest City American Legions.
Bill was a Shriner and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge
and a member of the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church. He
was a life long fisherman. He loved to sing and was a member
of a barbershop quartet.
His wife, Myrtle, sons,
David and Donald, his parents, sister, Ann Ellis and his
brothers, Calvin and Robert preceded Bill in death.
He is survived by his
daughter, Diane Rasmussen and husband, Robert of Georgetown,
Texas; son, Dennis Lammers and wife, Pat of Osceola;
daughter-in-law, Peggy Lammers of Clive; grandchildren,
Kimberly, Kristine, Christian, Jon, Lisabeth, Michael, Hope
and Shawn; and great-grandchildren, Jessica, Kaleb, Kelsey,
Elizabeth, William, Andrew, John, Katie, Ann, Colton,
Carter, Hannah, Amber, Devon, Keith, Tori, Brooke and Ryan;
and his dear friend, Wayne Steele.
Memorials may be given to
Corydon Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, Hospice of
Central Iowa, Good Samaritan Care Center of Indianola, or
the Corydon Old Settlers Celebration.
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Helen M. Hanson, 94
May 13, 2008
Helen M. Hanson, age 94, of Forest City, died on Sunday, May
11, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be
held on Wednesday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the Petersen
Lund Funeral Home in Forest City. Visitation was held from
6-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 13, at the funeral home and one
hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in the
Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.
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Edna M. Etzen, 84
May 20, 2008
Edna M. Etzen, 84, of Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of Forest
City, died of natural causes at the University of Iowa
Hospitals & Clinics on Friday, May 16, 2008.
Funeral services were held
on Monday, May 19, at the Locke Funeral Home. Visitation was
held an hour before the service where family greeted
friends. Entombment was held at the Garden of Memories
Cemetery Mausoleum.
Edna was born on September
12, 1923 in Klemme, to Howard and Alta (Spitler) Howard. She
attended the Klemme High School and graduated in 1941. Edna
was united in marriage to Edward Coyle and they later
divorced. She later married Pete Etzen, on August 8, 1969.
Pete passed away on February 24, 1979
She worked at Winnebago
Industries in Forest City for several years and then later
was employed at the Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Care
Center in Forest City until 1985.
Surviving Edna are two
daughters, Judy Millett and Donna Todd of Waterloo; a son,
Larry (Kathryn) Coyle of Loomis, California; five
grandchildren, Jolene (Perry) Berger of Waterloo, Jay
(Kelly) Millett of Waterloo, Kristine Falk of Waterloo,
Wesley (Kami) Todd of Waterloo and David (Kirsten) Coyle of
Concord, California; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Doris Nicholson of Grinnell, Iowa.
Preceding Edna in death
were her parents; husband; sister, Irene Hartwig; brother,
Art Swomley; and son-in-law, Jerome Millett.
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Melvin J. Flugum,
83
May 27, 2008
Melvin J. Flugum, age 83, of Lake Mills, having formerly
lived in rural Leland, died on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the
Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, May 20, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural
Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial was
in the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery, with military
honors provided by the American Legion Otto/Chose Post #235
from Lake Mills. Visitation was held one hour prior to the
services at the church on Tuesday.
Melvin Joseph Flugum, was
born on February 7, 1925 in Winnebago County, to parents
Norman and Christina (Holstad) Flugum. He attended country
schools and graduated from the Leland High School. Following
graduation he entered the United States Army and served
until he was honorably discharged.
Melvin had been united in
marriage with Ruth Bolstad, and the couple had one son,
Stephen. Stephen preceded Melvin in death in 2004.
Farming was a life long
passion for Melvin. He spent his entire life on his farm in
rural Leland, and in his free time, he enjoyed having coffee
with his buddies, golfing, and dancing. Melvin also wintered
in Texas for 31 years.
Survivors include his two
sisters, Eleanor Ott of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Hazel Ott
and her husband, Glen of Kent, Washington; two
granddaughters, Dawn Hansel of West Union, Iowa and Michelle
Williams of Elkader, Iowa; many great-grandchildren; and
nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; son, Stephen; a brother, Emil Flugum; and a
sister, Esther Charlson.
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Timothy J. Espeland,
46
May 27, 2008
Timothy J. Espeland, age 46, of Mason City, died on Monday,
May 19, 2008, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City.
Funeral services were held
on Friday, May 23, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest
City, with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Visitation was
held on Thursday, May 22, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home
in Forest City and an hour prior to the services at the
church. Burial took place in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest
City.
Timothy Jon Espeland, was
born in Forest City, Iowa, on September 15, 1961, the son of
Richard and Darlyne (Johnson) Espeland. He received his
education in Forest City and graduated from the Forest City
High School in 1979.
Tim attended the Iowa Law
Enforcement Academy in Johnston, Iowa, graduating in 1991.
He served on the Forest City Police Department and the Mason
City Police Department for 16 years. He loved being a cop.
Tim was a big Harley
Davidson fan and loved riding his motorcycle. He liked to go
scuba diving whenever he could and enjoyed watching "M.A.S.H"
on television.
Tim is survived by his
parents, Richard and Darlyne Espeland of Forest City;
sister, Trudy (Rick) Johnson of Mason City; brothers, Ricky
(Michelle) Espeland of Winterset, Iowa and Steven (Susan)
Espeland of Madrid, Iowa; and nine nieces and nephews.
Tim was preceded in death
by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
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Helen M. Erickson,
92
May 27, 2008
Helen Erickson, age 92, of Lake Mills, died on Saturday,
January 5, 2008, in Lake Mills.
Her memorial ceremony was
held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Zion Lutheran Church
in Thompson, with Pastor Wayne Halvorson and Tim Erickson.
Inurnment was in the West Prairie Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 26, at the Winter Funeral
Home in Thompson and an hour before the services at the
church.
Helen Margaret, daughter
of William and Margaret White, was born at Corwith, Iowa, on
May 27, 1915, and grew up there and in the Thompson area.
She was baptized by the Rev. Paul Yrvisaher. On May 27,
1931, Helen was united in marriage to Irwin Erickson by the
Rev. Paul Yrvisaher at the home of Irwin's grandparents in
Thompson. In May of 2003, Helen and Irwin celebrated their
72nd Anniversary.
They farmed in the
Thompson area and she also worked at Fleetgard and
Winnebago.
In October of 2001, Helen
and Irwin moved to Mills Harbor in Lake Mills. In November
of 2001, they both became residents of the Lake Mills Care
Center.
Helen is survived by her
three sons and their wives, Eugene and Arla of Thompson,
Norman and Beverly of Seeley Lake, Montana and Robert and
Judith of Centennial, Colorado; eleven grandchildren;
twenty-three great-grandchildren; and ten
great-great-grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in
death by her husband, Irwin; her parents; four sisters; four
brothers; and a nephew who was raised with her.
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Bernice C. Tweed,
101
May 27, 2008
Bernice C. Tweed, 101, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Thursday,
December 13, 2007, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah,
following a short illness.
Memorial services were
held on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Decorah Lutheran
Church in Decorah. Inurnment was held on Saturday, May 24,
in the family plot in the Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery in
rural Joice.
Bernice is survived by her
children and one sister, Gladys Almelien of Joice.
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Daniel Lee Garman,
55
June 3, 2008
Daniel Lee Garman, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, May 20,
2008, at the Kossuth Regional Hospital in Algona, Iowa.
A Funeral Mass was held on
Friday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Joseph's Catholic
Church in Wesley, Iowa, with Father Randy Schon officiating.
Burial was in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Wesley
Daniel Lee Garman, was
born on July 1, 1952 in Algona, Iowa, to Edward and Arlene
Studer Garman. He graduated from the Corwith-Wesley High
School in 1970. After his schooling, Dan worked at Winnebago
Industries in Forest City, Iowa for 2 years. On October 14,
1972, Dan was married to Rebecca O'Hern at the St. Patrick
Catholic Church in Britt. The couple lived in Wesley, where
Dan worked for the K & H Coop for the next 35 years.
Dan was a member of the
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. He had also belonged
to the Wesley Fire Department for over 20 years and coached
Little League Baseball in Wesley for 25 years. Dan enjoyed
fishing, working in his yard and playing with his
grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing pool when he was
younger.
Surviving are his wife,
Becky of Wesley and his 2 sons, Justin Garman and wife,
Erica of Shell Rock, Iowa and their children, McKenzie and
Jaxon, and Nick Garman and wife, Angie of Garner, Iowa and
their son, Tate. Dan is also survived by his 2 sisters,
Diane Daigle and husband, Paul of Cohasset, Minnesota and
Deb Weringa and husband, Craig of Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Dan was preceded in death
by his parents; his step-mother; and his brother, Dave.
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Adelaid H. Fox, 97
June 3, 2008
Adelaid H. Fox, age 97, of Britt,
passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Westview Care
Center in Britt.
Funeral services were held
on Wednesday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist
Church in Britt, with Pastor Robert Dodge
officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 27, from 5-7:00 p.m., at
the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and continued one hour
prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.
Adelaid
Henrietta Fox, the daughter of Austin and Johannah (Kambo)
Hefte, was born near Kanawha on May 9, 1911. She had 6
brothers and 4 sisters. On October 12, 1934, she married
Jerry O. Fox at the former Prairie Center United Methodist
Church northwest of Britt. She and Jerry started their
married life together on the Fox family farm. Adelaid was a
wife, mother and homemaker on that farm for over
seventy-three years.
Adelaid's
interests included sewing, quilting and cooking.
She was a member of the
Britt United Methodist Church, UMW, and served on various
church boards over the years.
She was active in the
former Hancock County Farm Bureau Women's Committee and has
served as a girl's 4-H Leader and current member of the
Woden Senior Citizens. Before moving to the Westview Care
Center she tried to quilt each day for at least one hour.
Adelaid
is survived by her six children, Larry (Rita) of Britt,
Wayne (Judith) of Britt, Freeman (Sharon) of Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, Jacqualine (Dennis) Gordon of Iowa City,
Johannas (Kathy) of Aurora, Colorado and Sonja (James)
Chesnik of Ankeny. She is also survived by one sister,
Austinette Nerhus of Windom, Minnesota; and sisters-in-law,
Marjorie Hefte and Miriam Hefte; 15 grandchildren; and 20
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband, Jerry on March 18, 1995; brothers,
Johannas, Arnold, Rudolph, Kenneth, Vern and Calvin; and
sisters, Grace, Hazel and Irene.
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Scott R. Jacobs, 48
June 3, 2008
Scott Ronald Jacobs, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008,
at home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was 48.
Scott was born on July 4, 1959 in Buffalo Center, the son of
Ronald and Joann (Gjerstad) Jacobs. He was a 1977 graduate
of the Thompson High School and attended Kirkwood Community
College. On July 15, 1978, Scott married Valerie Leibrand
and moved to Forest City. They had four children together.
Scott enjoyed reading,
woodworking, fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors,
but mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his children and
grandchildren.
Scott is survived by his
three children, Erin (Jared) Cross of Forest City, Emily
(Frank) Anderson of Marion and Andrew Jacobs of Marshall,
Minnesota; three grandchildren, Sidney, Brenna, and Aidan
Cross; his parents, Ronald and Joann Jacobs of Thompson; a
brother, John Jacobs of Oskaloosa; and his aunt and uncle,
Lois and Roger Halverson of Thompson.
He was preceded in death
by his son, Tyler Jacobs; a brother, David Jacobs; his
paternal grandparents, James and Minnie Jacobs; his maternal
grandparents, Laurence and Myrtle Gjerstad; and his uncle,
Dr. Paul Gjerstad.
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Birdella L. Guild,
94
June 10, 2008
Birdella
L. Guild, 94, of Mason City, died on Sunday, May 25, 2008,
at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A Celebration of life is
tentatively scheduled to be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday,
June 14, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church, Mason City,
with Reverend Paul A. Collier officiating. Postponement may
occur due to the water situation in Mason City. Following
the services a light lunch and visitation will be held in
the church fellowship hall. Inurnment will be private in the
Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery Columbarium.
The family of Birdella L.
Guild has requested that memorial contributions be made to
the First Presbyterian Church in Mason City in her memory.
Birdella
L. Guild, was born on March 21, 1914 in Mason City, the
daughter of Leo L. "Roy" and Amanda M. (Thiederman)
Lightbody. She received her education in the Mason City
Community Schools, graduating from the Mason City High
School in 1932.
Birdella
was united in marriage to Ralph A. Guild on September 14,
1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. From 1941
through 1943, they lived in Clear Lake before moving to
Forest City, where they enjoyed many happy years with good
friends. They were among the first residents of The Willows
in Mason City when they moved there in February 1990. Birdella
continued to live at The Willows after Ralph's death in
December 1999. In June 2007, she moved to the Iowa Odd
Fellows Home.
Throughout her life,
Birdella enjoyed creative hobbies, playing cards, reading,
traveling in the United States and being with friends and
family. All who knew her experienced her kindness, light
sense of humor and love for everyone.
While living in Forest
City, Birdella worked at Harrison's Variety Store, the
Summit newspaper, and Winnebago's Stitchcraft facility. In
Forest City, she was a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary and Northern Light Rebecca Lodge #344, and also
was an active member of the First Congregational Church. In
Mason City, she was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church.
Birdella
was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Amanda
Lightbody; and her husband, Ralph Guild.
Left to cherish her memory
is her son, Douglas R. Guild of St. Louis Park, Minnesota;
as well as other extended family members and friends.
She will be greatly missed.
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Oviedia Michelson,
94
June 3, 2008
Oviedia Michelson, age 94, of Kanawha,
passed away on Monday, May 26, 2008, at The Kanawha
Community Home in Kanawha.
Funeral services were held
on Friday, May 30, at 11:00 a.m., at the Kanawha Lutheran
Church in Kanawha, with Pastor Lee Nelson and Janelle
Siffring AiM officiating. Burial was in the Amsterdam
Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Visitation was held one hour
prior to the services at the church on Friday.
Oviedia,
the daughter of Abel and Mary (Fosen) Omvig, was born and
attended rural school in a farming neighborhood near
Kanawha. Oviedia lived her whole life in the Kanawha area.
Oviedia
was united in marriage with Ernest Michelson on March 15,
1938 at the Kanawha Lutheran Church Parsonage with the Rev.
M.N. Peterson performing the ceremony. The couple made their
home and farmed near Kanawha. They were blessed with one
child, Lois Jean who passed away in June of 2000.
Oviedia
also worked at the Crist Drug Store and Anderson Department
Store for a number of years. Oviedia and Ernie moved into
the Kanawha Community Home on August 5, 2003.
Oviedia
is survived by two grandchildren, Tracy Abbas Lillard and
husband, Dave and their daughter, Katie of Van Meter and Dan
Abbas and his wife, Monica and their children, Jacob and
Briana of Kanawha; two sisters, Ceceilia Roskamp of Kanawha
and Mabel Peterson of Britt; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband, Ernie; daughter, Lois; four
brothers, Joe, Oren, John, Arthur; and two sisters, Alice
Asche and Synneva Abbas.
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Loren O. Indvik, 88
June 3, 2008
Loren O. Indvik, age 88, of Forest City, died on Saturday,
May 31, 2008, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, June 3, at 1:30 p.m., at the United Methodist
Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg
officiating. Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery in
rural Forest City, with graveside military rites by the
Forest City American Legion Post 121. Visitation was held an
hour prior to the services at the church. The Petersen Lund
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Loren O. Indvik, was born
on February 5, 1920 on a farm west of Forest City, in
Winnebago County, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Myrtle (Groath)
Indvik. He received his early education in a rural school
near his home, attended the Forest City High School and
graduated from the Thompson High School.
Loren's father died when
he was 11 years old and the family continued to live in
Winnebago County until World War II began. He enlisted in
the US Army Air Corps shortly after December 7, 1941, where
he served as a mechanic stationed in Iceland. Following his
honorable discharge from the service, he enlisted in the
Reserves and returned to Iowa.
On June 18, 1948, he was
united in marriage to Betty Faber at the First United
Methodist Church in Forest City. In 1950, Loren was recalled
and the family moved to California. During the Korean
Conflict he was stationed in Japan for 13 months. Upon
returning to the states, Loren was stationed in Amarillo,
Texas for 13 years. During his final year in the Air Force
he was stationed in Taiwan during the Vietnam War.
In 1968, Loren retired
from the United States Air Force after 27 years of service.
The family moved to Forest City where he worked for the US
Postal Service until retiring in 1979.
He was a big Cardinals
baseball fan, enjoyed crossword puzzles, Scrabble in the
park and playing bingo. Loren was a member of the United
Methodist Church and American Legion Post 121 in Forest
City.
He is survived by his wife
of almost 60 years, Betty Indvik of Forest City and five
children, Stephen Indvik and wife, Joan Stockinger of
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Randy and Maureen Indvik of
Johnston, Iowa, Scott and Vicky Indvik of Phoenix, Arizona,
Mark and Sandi Indvik of Boone, Iowa and Sandy Baade and
husband, Jerry of Titonka; four grandchildren, include
Christopher and Brandon Lamping and Katy and Joe Indvik; two
sisters, Margaret Larson and AnnaMae Orvick, both of Britt;
and many nieces and nephews.
Loren was preceded in
death by his parents; and a brother, Oscar Jr.
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