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Services for
Kenneth Price
August 6, 2009
Graveside services for
Kenneth Price, who died on December 19, 2008, will be held
on Friday, August 7, 2009, at the Boone Township Cemetery,
east of Stilson, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Joel DeBoer
officiating.
Military rites will be
conducted by the Britt American Legion Post # 0315.
Casual dress is encouraged
and please join the family for a meal and reminiscing at the
Price farm following the services. No memorials please.
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Ruth "Ivene"
Nelson, 78
August 11, 2009
 Ruth
“Ivene” Nelson, 78, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died on Sunday
August 2, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City.
Funeral services were held
on Friday, August 7, at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear
Lake, with Rev. Kent Wagner officiating. Interment was in
the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Fertile. Visitation was on
Thursday, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake
and also one hour before the services on Friday at the
church. Family suggests memorials to the Clear Lake
Evangelical Free Church Missions or to the Hospice of North
Iowa.
Ivene
was born on August 27, 1930 in Forest City, the daughter of
Leo H. and Synneva Sophie (Hjelmeland) Elthon. She graduated
from the Fertile High School in 1948 and continued her
education at Hamilton Business College. Following school she
went to Des Moines to be her father's secretary in the Iowa
Legislature in the Senate. Ivene
married Les Nelson on May 8, 1949, at the Fertile Gospel
Mission Church. They lived in Northwood, later to her
father's farm rural Fertile, in to Fertile then to Mason
City and then to Clear Lake.
She enjoyed sewing,
interior decorating, knitting, crocheting, cooking,
traveling, shopping, Christian Women's Club and having
coffee with her friends. She was very active in the
Republican party. She was a member of the Clear Lake
Evangelical Free Church.
Ivene
is survived by her husband, Les Nelson of Clear Lake; three
children, J.D. Nelson and his wife, Debbie of Clear Lake,
Robert Nelson of Clear Lake and Ann Weitzel and her husband,
Tom of Estes Park, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Sara
Briggs and her husband, Andy, Andrew Nelson and his wife,
Jill, Aaron Nelson, Erika Weitzel, Lindsey Wietzel, Breanna
Weitzel, Jason Weitzel and Chelsea Weitzel; six
great-grandchildren, Jenna Nelson, Samuel Nelson, Ezekiel
Nelson, Jada Nelson, Kenneth Briggs and Harrison Briggs; two
sisters, Dorothy Davis of San Clemente, California and Amy
Mahoney and her husband, Wendell of Clear Lake; two
sisters-in-law, Evelyn Elthon and Evelyn Juvet; and a
brother-in-law, Jim Lemon.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; two brothers, David and Alan Elthon; and one
sister, Sylvia Lemon.
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Marjorie D.
Johnson, 82
August 11, 2009
 Marjorie
D. Johnson, 82, of Forest City, died Monday, August 3, 2009,
at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services were held
on Thursday, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City,
with Rev. Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial was in the
Oakland Cemetery. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the
Hospice of North Iowa or to the Good Samaritan Society in
Forest City.
Marjorie Delores Johnson,
the daughter of Arthur and Goldie (Holloway) Austin, was
born on January 17, 1927 at Detroit, Michigan. At an early
age she moved with her family to Forest City where she
graduated from high school in 1945. On September 13, 1945,
she was married to Curtis Swanson. They made their home in
Forest City. In January 1959, Curtis passed away. On August
26, 1961, she was married to Howard Johnson at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Forest City. They farmed west of Forest
City until 1979 when they moved to Leland. Marge had worked
at Fowser's Department Store and later Hanson's Fine Jewelry
in Forest City. In 2006, after celebrating their 45th
wedding anniversary, Marge and Howard moved to the Forest
Plaza Assisted Living in Forest City.
She enjoyed reading,
cooking and traveling with Howard throughout the U.S. She
was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, WELCA and
Birthday Club. She also was a past 4-H Leader and member and
past president of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Marge is survived by her
husband, Howard; four daughters, Penny (Richard) Knudson of
Alexandria, Minnesota, Deb (Gregory) Sprau of Stanchfield,
Minnesota, Shelly Johnson of Mt. Vernon, Iowa and Trudy
(Chuck) Tessaro of Seattle, Washington; and grandchildren,
Scott (Sue) Knudson, Eric Knudson, Chris (Jenny) Sprau,
Brian Sprau, Will and Clint Ambroson, Ali Hagarty and Cora,
Cleo and Eva Tessaro.
She was preceded in death
by her first husband, Curtis; parents; twin infant brothers;
a brother, Gene Austin; and grandson, Antonio Tessaro.
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Linda F. Lunning,
63
August 11, 2009
 Linda
F. Lunning, 63, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, August 4,
2009, at her home.
Funeral services were held
on Friday, August 7, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Forest City, with Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Inurnment will
be at a later date in the Madison Township Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Thursday, at the Petersen Lund
Funeral Home in Forest City and continued one hour prior to
the services at the church.
Linda Frances Lunning, the
daughter of Bjarne and Dorothy (Hornor) Haugland, was born
on June 28, 1946 at Garner. She grew up on the family farm
near Woden and graduated from the Woden Crystal Lake High
School. Linda continued her education at Mankato Community
College in Minnesota. On December 19, 1963, she was married
to Roger Lunning at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.
They made their home in
Forest City where they raised their two children, Teri and
Todd. Linda had worked at Winnebago Industries as a
secretary, the Forest City Summit and for the past 28 years
as a media aid at the Forest City High School.
She loved her husband,
grandchildren, spending time with family and friends, her
home, playing cards, games, fishing, dancing, camping,
crossword puzzles, traveling and was an avid Elvis Presley
collector. Linda sponsored and was involved with Ducks
Unlimited for the last 20 years. She enjoyed meeting new
people and when they met her, her smile and laugh were an
impression you would never forget. Linda and Roger enjoyed
traveling with Winnebago Itasca Travelers and going to
rallies in other states. They especially enjoyed their
travels to Las Vegas, Lake Havasu and most recently to
Mexico.
She was a member of the
Immanuel Lutheran Church and WELCA.
Linda's life and memory
will live on in the lives of her husband of 45 years, Roger
of Forest City; her children, Teri (Dan) Vermedahl of Lake
Mills and Todd (Sherri) Lunning of Forest City;
grandchildren, Matt, Kayla, Hayle and Linzy Vermedahl and
Maranda and Cody Lunning; her mother, Dorothy Haugland of
Woden; brothers, Dean (Doris) Haugland of Crystal Lake and
Dale (LaRae) Haugland of Eldridge, Missouri; brother-in-law,
Paul Lenz of Spencer; mother-in-law, Anola Lunning of Mason
City; brothers-in-law, Verdell Lunning of Forest City,
Darryl (Wanda) Lunning of Austin, Minnesota and Jerry (Mona
Rae) Lunning of Forest City; sisters-in-law, Denise (Doug)
Rogers of Forest City, Deb (Scott) Loge of Forest City and
Connie Lunning of Mason City; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was preceded in death
by her father, Bjarne; father-in-law, Virgil; sister, Jean
Lenz; sister-in-law, Leola Lunning; and brother-in-law, Lynn
Lunning.
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Gene “Hank”
Veldhouse, 61
September 22, 2009
Gene “Hank” Heiko Veldhouse, passed away on Tuesday, August
4, 2009, in Boise, Idaho, at the Veterans Community Living
Center Hospice Unit, after a recent cancer diagnosis.
A memorial service was
held on Friday, August 14, 2009, at the Allen Nobel Hall of
Fame, Bronco Stadium at Boise State University. A full
military honor service was held at the Idaho State Veteran's
Cemetery.
Gene was born on August 2,
1948 in Belmond, to Daniel Veldhouse and Shirley Nall Holck.
He served in the U.S. Navy for more than 20 years as a
missile specialist. He toured many parts of the world. He
loved his tour to Hawaii where his three children were
raised. He was involved in their soccer team as a coach and
referee and accompanied one daughter to win a national
championship.
Gene loved his family and
friends very much. He enjoyed camping, attending BSU games
and spending time with his grandchildren. Gene's memories
will never die.
Gene is survived by his
wife, Mary; his three children, Nick (Noelle) Veldhouse,
China (Jeremy) Gum and Marquita Veldhouse, all from Idaho.
Also surviving are six grandchildren, Kaija, Jerry, Reisa,
Max, Scarlett and Charlize; brothers, Richard Veldhouse of
California, Daniel (Deb) Veldhouse of Britt, Doug Veldhouse
of Idaho, Curt (Sondra) Holck of Ankeny and Mark (Jodi)
Holck of Clear Lake; and sister, Mona Bauer of Kanawha; and
many nieces and nephews.
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Doris M. Isaacson,
96
August 11, 2009
 Doris
Marie Isaacson, 96, of Northwood, died on Wednesday, August
5, 2009, at The Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Memorial services were
held on Monday, August 10, 2009, at the United Methodist
Church of Northwood, with Rev. Wendy Gillan officiating.
Private inurnment will take place in the Sunset Rest
Cemetery. In memory of Doris, those who wish may give to the
Northwood United Methodist Church or to the Northwood Meals
on Wheels.
Doris Marie Gelner
Isaacson, was born with twin, Donald Gelner on July 20,
1913, to Amelia and Ferdinand Gelner on a farm south of
Forest City. She attended rural school in Madison Township,
graduated from the Forest City High School with a normal
training certificate and taught rural school in Ellington
Township for three years. She married Floyd Isaacson on
November 1, 1934. To this union were born Joan, Judith and
James. Doris and Floyd lived in Forest City for four years,
Lost Island for two years and Greene for 10 years and moved
to Northwood in 1952.
She was a bookkeeper at
both the Graettinger and Northwood Creameries and worked as
a bookkeeper and office manager for the Worth County Co-op
Oil Company for more than 26 years. She retired on August
31, 1986.
She was an honorary 4-H
member and a member of the United Methodist Church and Ada
Circle. She served as a trustee on the administrative church
board and was a member of several commissions and
committees. Doris was an active member of the Semper Fidelis
Study Club. Her hobbies were flower gardening, quilting and
bridge. She was an avid sports spectator. She walked daily
with her friends, which was a source of great pleasure.
She is survived by her
children, Joan Isaacson of Bloomington, Minnesota, Judy
(Claude) Gianetto of Boulder, Colorado and Jim (Edna)
Isaacson of Woodridge, Illinois; six grandsons, Mark (Jody)
Gianetto, Jim (Doris) Gianetto, Dan Gianetto, Brian
(Christina) Isaacson, Chad (Brienne) Isaacson and David
Isaacson; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Floyd; brothers, Leon, Donald and Harvey
Gelner; and sisters, Bernice Dalhauser and Ruth Brown. Those
who knew her and loved her will always miss her.
The Schroeder & Sites
Funeral Home, Northwood, is handling the arrangements for
the Isaacson family.
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Kennard L. Norem,
42
August 11, 2009
Kennard L. Norem, 42, of Forest City, died on Wednesday,
August 5, 2009, at his home.
No services are planned at
this time.
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Emmerett L. Brown,
92
August 11, 2009
Emmerett L. Brown, 92, of Forest City, formerly of Coulter,
died on Friday, August 7, 2009, at Forest Plaza Assisted
Living in Forest City.
Memorial services were
held on Monday, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest
City, with Rev. Barb Spaulding officiating. Visitation was
held one hour prior to the service at the church. The
Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
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Arlo B. Carson, 95
August 11, 2009
 Arlo
B. Carson, 95, of Forest City, died on Sunday, August 9,
2009, at Forest Plaza Assisted Living in Forest City.
Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, at the United Methodist
Church in Forest City, with Rev. Jerry Swanberg officiating.
Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Visitation was held
from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Petersen Lund Funeral
Home in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to the
services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
given to the United Methodist Church Foundation, Heritage
Park Church, YMCA or to the donor's choice.
Arlo
Bruce Carson, the son of Dr. George and Ethel (Dannatt)
Carson, was born on April 11, 1914 at Lake Mills. He
attended school at Lake Mills, Thompson and Albert Lea,
Minnesota, where he graduated from high school in 1932. Arlo
continued his education at Waldorf College. While in Albert
Lea, he was active in Boy Scouts. During his youth, he spent
time with his father on his veterinary calls and in his Lake
Mills office. While living in Thompson, he began spending
weekends and vacations at his grandfather's farm near
Leland, where he gained an appreciation and the skills for
the farming life.
In the spring of 1936, he
accepted a job with the Albert Lea Seed House and later with
Gulbranson Hardware in Albert Lea. On March 19, 1939, he
married Joy Ione Lenning at the Bethany Lutheran Church in
Thompson, after which they began farming east of Thompson.
In the spring of 1949, they purchased a farm south of
Thompson. During his five decades on the farm, Arlo raised
hogs and cattle along with grain crops. He was the first
farmer in the area to adopt narrow row crops.
Arlo
served on the Elevator, Locker and Winnebago Cooperative
Telephone Boards. He joined the Winnebago Rural Electric
Cooperative Board in 1957, served in all the offices of the
board and was President at the time of his retirement. He
was active in the Thompson scouting program when his sons
were in Cub Scouts. He enjoyed flying his Piper J-3 Cub and
later his Cessna 172, when work and weather permitted. In
1987, the Carsons' sold part of their farm and built a home
in Forest City.
Arlo
continued his public service after retirement because he
enjoyed helping people. Arlo became active in the YMCA,
delivered Meals on Wheels for several years, helped at the
Neighborhood Food Bank and served on its board of directors
and served on the Manufacturers Bank and Trust Advisory
Board. Arlo was on the Kum-Along Club Board for seven years.
In 1996, the Club crowned Arlo and Joy as king and queen and
named Arlo as Volunteer of the Year in 1997.
Both Forest City Lions
Clubs awarded him their Citizen of the Year Award. Arlo and
Joy were the grand marshals for the 2000 Puckerbrush Parade.
In 2001, the Forest City Chamber of Commerce honored him
with its Volunteer of the Year award. The Waldorf Boosters
Club honored him as Super Fan of the Year for the 2006-07
academic year. Arlo was a life member of the Heritage Park
in Forest City and helped with its construction during the
park's early years.
Arlo
became a member of the United Methodist Church in Forest
City in 1945 and served on various church committees and
boards during most of these years. He was one of the
original organizers of the Foundation Board.
Arlo
is survived by his twin sons, Ronald of Ames and Robert
(Maggie) of Springfield, Illinois; granddaughters, Cassandra
(Jeremy) Cox of Raleigh, North Carolina, Emily of
Springfield, Illinois, Chloe of Ames and Sara of San Diego,
California.
He was preceded in death
by his wife; parents; and sister, Veneta Hollett.
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Darlene B. Hanna,
75
August 18, 2009
 Darlene
B. Hanna, age 75, of Forest City, died on Thursday, August
13, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City.
Funeral services were held
on Monday, August 17, at the First Baptist Church in Forest
City, with Rev. Kevin Olson, pastor of Bethel Lutheran
Brethren Church in Joice, officiating. Burial was in the
Grant Township Cemetery in Woden. Visitation was held on
Sunday, August 16, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in
Forest City and an hour prior to the services at the church.
Darlene B. Hanna, was born
at the Beadle House in Hancock County, southeast of Forest
City, Iowa on September 1, 1933, the daughter of Osmund and
Bessie (Olson) Torkelson. She attended country school until
the seventh grade, when she began school in Forest City,
graduating from the Forest City High School in 1951. On
October 15, 1952, she was united in marriage to Marvin Hanna
at the Beadle House. Darlene helped Marvin on the farm and
raised her children. She worked at the Good Samaritan Center
in Forest City for more than 20 years. In 1962, she accepted
Christ as her personal savior.
Darlene loved to garden
and was a talented seamstress. She enjoyed quilting and
could patch-up blue jeans like new. She and Marvin liked to
share fresh donuts with their neighbors. Darlene wanted her
whole family in Heaven with her. She was the family “prayer
warrior” - always caring more for others than herself.
She is survived by her
husband, Marvin of Forest City; five children, Daryl (Cindy)
Hanna of Forest City, Gloria (Mike) Gruis of Forest City,
Bernal (Kathy) Hanna of Forest City, Eileen (Dean) Holland
of Buffalo Center and Janelle (Jay) Erdman of Duncan; 17
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Orrin
(Marian) Torkelson of Forest City; three sisters, Thelma
Sunde and Julaine Albertson, both of Forest City and Louise
Jermeland of Mason City; and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie
Torkelson and Linda Kesler, both of Forest City.
Darlene was preceded in
death by her parents; three sisters; and five brothers.
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Terry E. Hagen, 53
August 18, 2009
 Terry
E. Hagen, age 53, of Garner, died on Thursday, August 13,
2009, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle
accident in rural Garner.
Funeral services were held
at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Augudy 18, at the First Baptist
Church in Forest City, with Pastor Eric Weaver officiating.
Burial was in the Ellington Township Cemetery in rural
Forest City. Visitation was held on Monday, August 17, at
the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and an hour
prior to the services at the church.
Terry E. Hagen, was born
on January 17, 1956 in Mason City, the son of Ray and
Lavonne (Jenson) Hagen. He received his elementary education
in Hanlontown and graduated from the Forest City High
School. On July 6, 1982, he was united in marriage to Dawn
Anderson in Mason City. Terry attended Waldorf College and
finished his four-year degree at Wartburg, graduating Summa
Cum Laude with a double major in business and economics. He
worked in the Accounting Department at Winnebago Industries
for six years. He then pursued a law degree at the
University of South Dakota and graduated with a Juris
Doctorate degree. He then continued his employment at
Winnebago as a corporate lawyer until the present.
He had a love for
motorcycles and collecting old John Deere tractors and
treasured time spent with his parents and family.
Terry is survived by his
wife of 27 years, Dawn; two children, Jeremiah, 18 and
Justin, 14; his parents, Ray and Lavonne Hagen;
mother-in-law, Doris Anderson; brother, Ron (Becky) Hagen of
Forest City; sister, Melissa (Doug) Knudtson of Worthington,
Minnesota; brothers-in-law, Mike (Patti) Anderson of
Chandler, Arizona and Mark (Chris) Anderson of Fertile; and
sister-in-law, Deb Anderson of Phoenix, Arizona; and by many
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his father-in-law, Robert Anderson; and grandparents.
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Charles R.
Franklin, 91
August 25, 2009
Charles R. Franklin, 91, of Forest City, died on Tuesday,
August 18, 2009, at his home in rural Forest City.
As per his wishes, his
body has been cremated and there will be no visitation. A
memorial service was held on Monday, August 24, at the Faith
Lutheran Church in Miller, Iowa, with Lay Pastor Rose Visser
officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ellington Township
Cemetery in rural Forest City. The Petersen Lund Funeral
Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
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Arlin
L. Zingg, 85
August 25, 2009
 Arlin
L. Zingg, age 85, of Leland, died on Friday, August 21,
2009, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 26, at the Center
Lutheran Church in rural Scarville. Burial will be in the
West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Leland, with
graveside military rites by the Forest City American Legion
Post 121. Visitation was held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday,
August 25, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City
and an hour prior to the services at the church.
Arlin
L. Zingg, was born on a farm near Leland on July 20, 1924,
the son of Grover and Helen (Peterson) Zingg. He attended
rural school near his home and graduated from the Leland
High School in 1942. Arlin
served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his
honorable discharge from the service, he returned to the
area. He began farming with his brother, Dale in 1948. On
April 16, 1950, he was united in marriage to Ruth Okland at
the Center Lutheran Church. The couple lived on the Peterson
home place near Leland, the family farm since 1884. Arlin
loved farming and treasured every day he could be out
working.
Arlin
was a pilot and enjoyed flying his Piper Super Cruiser on
short trips visiting friends and to attend flight
breakfasts. He liked to golf and spend time with his golfing
buddies. Arlin was a meticulous woodworker, building pieces
with an eye for perfect form and finish.
He was a member of the
Center Lutheran Church, where he had served as Treasurer and
a member of the American Legion Post 121 of Forest City.
Arlin
is survived by his wife, Ruth; his brother, Dale; three
sisters, Arleen Sorenson, Mavis Holt and Ruth Charleson; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death
by his parents.
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Joseph “Joe” Frank
Korsa, 73
August 25, 2009
 Joseph
“Joe” Frank Korsa, 73, of Crystal Lake, passed away on
Saturday, August 22, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center in
Des Moines.
Funeral services will be
held on Wednesday, August 26, at 1:30 p.m., at the
Evangelical Free Church in Britt, with Pastor Jason
Boomgarden officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m., on
Wednesday, in the Crystal Lake Cemetery. Visitation was held
on Tuesday, August 25, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Ewing
Funeral Chapel in Britt and continued one hour prior to the
service at the church.
Joe, the son of Edmund and
Bessie (Volf) Korsa was born on January 6, 1936 in Fort
Dodge, Iowa. At a young age Joe moved with his family to
the Crystal Lake area. Joe attended country school and
graduated from the Hayfield High School in 1953. Following
graduation, Joe went to an Auto Mechanic School in Chicago.
Joe served his country with the Army for two years beginning
in 1956 and was honorably discharged.
Joe was united in marriage
with Josine Benson on May 5, 1959. The couple made their
home in the Forest City area. He opened a garage in Crystal
Lake, which he ran for a short time, he then worked for
Winnebago Industries in Forest City. Joe was employed by
Hancock County for 25 years, in road maintenance. After
retirement he was employed for the city of Crystal Lake for
ten years.
Joe was a member of the
Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church, where he served as an
usher and trustee. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Fraternal
Association for over 50 years. Joe served on the Crystal
Lake Town Council and was a fireman and served as Chief for
a short time. Joe and Josine loved to travel and attended
numerous fairs through out the years.
Joe is survived by his
wife of 50 years, Josine; two sons, Jeff (Laura) Korsa of
Crystal Lake and Jim (Angie) Korsa of Lakeville, Minnesota;
six beloved grandchildren, Kasey, Caleb, Michaela, Allie,
Tyler and Trevor; two brothers, Bob (Myrna) Korsa of
Franktown, Colorado and Bernie (Sandie) Korsa of Garner; one
sister, Fran (Al) Tvedt of Fair Grove, Missouri; and
numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his parents.
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Clarine Boyken, 92
August 25, 2009
 Clarine
Boyken, died on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at the Hancock
County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. She was 92.
Visitation will be held on
Thursday, August 27, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka. Funeral
services will be held on Friday, August 28, at 10:30 a.m.,
at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka, with Reverends
Tom Hunt, Herbert Hanson and Wayne Garman officiating.
Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery.
Clarine was born on July
31, 1917 in Ellsworth, Iowa, the daughter of Jesse and
Mathilda (Ringstad) Johnson. In her early years, she went to
the Spring Valley Country School and later attended the
Ellsworth High School, graduating in 1934. After high
school, Clarine enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College (now
the University of Northern Iowa), graduating in 1936. She
taught for three years at the Titonka Consolidated School
before she married. On June 28, 1939, Clarine was united in
marriage to Edward Boyken at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Ellsworth. The couple lived in Titonka, where Ed worked at
the Titonka Savings Bank and Clarine was very active in the
community and church.
Clarine
served on the Library Board for 22 years, serving as
Chairwoman and later as a District Chairwoman in the Iowa
Library Association. Along with her husband, Clarine was
instrumental in finding a building for the library. Since
education was a high priority for Clarine, she developed a
story hour program and worked to increase the services the
library could provide. She was also very active in the
Women's Federated Club, organized and wrote copy for a
community brochure, spearheaded the organization of the
Community Betterment Council on which she served as an
officer and was very involved with the organization of three
annual community fundraisers. She was recognized by Governor
Terry Branstad with the Distinguished Citizen Award in 1989.
She also put in many hours
raising funds and securing grants for numerous projects
around Titonka, such as the restrooms at the park, the
purchase of a vacant building to house the Community Center
and building and street improvements. Clarine also helped
originate the Community Improvement Fund, overseen by the
town, which is used for betterment projects. She helped
develop a Titonka Tourism Brochure and was an active member
of the Parent Teachers Association.
Clarine
enjoyed writing and has written or helped compile four
different books: Whistle and a Spur, a diamond jubilee
history of Titonka, published in 1973; Echoes of Spring
Valley, about rural school of yesteryear, published in 1978;
Hey, Grandma, a guide to helping children succeed in school,
published in 1990; and The Whistle Blows at Noon, a
centennial history of Titonka, published in 1998. She also
enjoyed oil painting and traveling to their lake home, known
to the family as Penbjork on Deep Portage Lake, in
Minnesota. She was a very active member of the Good Hope
Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Bible
School teacher, choir member, member of numerous different
committees and served as the State Conference Chairperson of
the American Lutheran Church Women.
Surviving are her husband
of 70 years, Edward Boyken of Titonka; five sons, Allan and
Joy Boyken of Titonka, Jeffrey and Carolyn Boyken of Viera,
Florida, Mark and Barbra Boyken of St. Croix Falls,
Wisconsin, Karl and Diane Boyken of Iowa City, Iowa and
Quentin and Inez Boyken of West Des Moines, Iowa;
grandchildren, Aaron, Marshall, Lucas, Wade, Grant, Jon,
Steven, Frances, Edward, Scott and Eric; 12
great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Carolyn Johnson of
Ames; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; and two brothers, Merlin and Curtis Johnson.
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Gary L. Bridger, 65
September 8, 2009
Gary L. Bridger, 65, of Clarion, passed away on Monday,
August 31, 2009, in Clarion.
Memorial services were
held on Friday, September 4, at the United Presbyterian
Church in Clarion, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 3, at the Ewing
Funeral Home in Clarion and continued one hour prior to the
services at the church.
Gary Lee Bridger, son of
Raymond and Onetah (Schrader) Bridger, was born on November
11, 1943 in Griswold. He was raised in Griswold, attending
school and graduating from the Griswold High School in 1962.
On October 26, 1963, Gary was united in marriage to his high
school sweetheart, Marilyn Davis in Papillion, Nebraska. The
couple lived in Griswold, Harlan and numerous other towns:
Ida Grove operating a flower and gift shop; Forest City
operating a greenhouse and flower shop; Webster City
operating a gift and flower shop; and finally returning to
operate Theo's Gift Shop in Atlantic.
After Marilyn passed away
on March 29, 1998, Gary started a few more gift shops with
the last one being located in Clarion with his daughter,
Angie.
Gary was baptized and
confirmed at the St. John Evangelical Reformed Church in
Lyman. He was also a member of the Iowa Society of Florists.
Gary loved spending time with his family and friends
especially his grandson, Kyle. He enjoyed watching sports
and was a huge Atlanta Braves fan.
Gary is survived by his
mother, Onetah Bridger of Griswold; his daughter, Angie
Frink and Mike Marshall of Clarion; grandson, Kyle Frink and
his girlfriend, Josie Torres Duran of Clarion; sister,
Gloria Younkin and her husband, Bill of Torrance,
California; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; as well as
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family
members and many friends.
He was preceded in death
by his wife, Marilyn; father, Raymond; sister, Jadene Rudig;
two infant brothers; and his grandparents.
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