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Mary R. McNeese, 88
August 11, 2010
Mary R. McNeese, 88, of Britt, passed away on Tuesday,
August 3, 2010, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services were held
on Monday, August 9, at 10:30 a.m., at the Evangelical Free
Church in Britt, with Pastor Mark Aheron officiating. Burial
was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation was held
on Sunday, August 8, from 4-6:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral
Chapel in Britt and continued one hour prior to the services
at the church.
Mary R. (Rakey) McNeese,
the daughter of August and Theresa (Hugenul) Rakey, was born
on August 27, 1921 in Rolla, Missouri. She attended country
school in Van Buren County, Iowa and continued her education
at the Bonnet High School in Birmingham. Mary later went to
beauty school and became a licensed beautician. Mary was
united in marriage to Royal James McNeese on September 5,
1939 in Fairfield. The couple farmed in southern Iowa before
moving to Britt in 1946. She moved with her husband, two
children and her mother and father-in-law. The family farmed
northwest of Britt until 1973, which is when they moved into
town.
Mary received Jesus Christ
as her Savior in the early 1950s, and was baptized at the
Clear Lake Baptist Camp. She was a member of the Britt
Evangelical Free Church.
Mary loved her family very
much, especially her grandchildren as she raised two of the
younger ones. She enjoyed gardening, raising chickens on the
farm, sewing and playing bingo. Mary was a social butterfly
who never met a stranger.
Mary is survived by her
children, Gale (Beverly) McNeese of Britt, Shirley Mikkelson
of Spout Spring, Virginia, Sharon (Richard) Clarke of
Bolingbrook, Illinois, Sandy (Keith) Janes of Stuart,
Florida, Gary (Theresa) McNeese of Britt, Nancy (Mark)
Aheron of Burlington, North Carolina and Jim McNeese; 19
grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; along with numerous
nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband, Royal; a baby daughter;
granddaughter, Branda; and son-in-law, Col. John Mikkelson.
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John Fox, 89
August 18, 2010
John Fox, 89, of Willard,
Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at the Clark
County Health Care Center in Owen, Wisconsin.
John Wayne Fox, was born
on January 1, 1921 in Britt, the son of Lyal and Anna (Sillman)
Fox. He attended and graduated from the Britt High School
and was then drafted into the United States Army. He served
in the U.S. Army-Air Corp from November 3, 1943 until July
7, 1945. John served in World War II as a bomber pilot
aboard a B-24, dropping supplies to the soldiers below.
Upon returning to civilian
life, John was united in marriage to Susan Beck on August
10, 1945 in Tucson, Arizona. They farmed in Crystal Lake
until April 1960, when they moved to Willard to farm. John
also worked as a manager at the Longwood Feed Mill and for
quite a few years at the Wedges Creek Research Farm in the
town of Seif, Wisconsin.
He was a member of the Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood, Wisconsin. For many
years, John was a member of the Clark County Male Chorus. He
was a member of the Wallace-Hinker American Legion Post No.
238 in Greenwood. He enjoyed his draft horses and giving hay
rides.
He is survived by his
wife, Sue; five children, Anna Louise Fox of Owen,
Wisconsin, Randy (Mary Jo) Fox of Willard, Wisconsin, Kevin
(Robin) Fox of Conroe, Texas, Mike (Carol) Fox of
Janesville, Wisconsn and Scott (Linda) Fox of Greenwood,
Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
and three sisters, Carol Schulz, Doris (Earl) Schulz and
Marjorie (Bob) Snyder, all of Iowa.
John was preceded in death
by a daughter, Linda; his parents; a sister, Imogene
Schubert; and a brother, Earl Fox.
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Helena M. Zuehl, 95
August 11, 2010
Helena M. Zuehl, 95, of
Britt, died on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the Westview
Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services were held
at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, at the United Methodist Church in
Britt, with Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial was in the
Evergreen Cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Britt
United Methodist Church.
Helena Marie Zuehl, the
daughter of Chris and Adrena (Johnson) Austin, was born on
August 14, 1914 in Crystal Lake. She was baptized and
confirmed at the Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church. Helena
attended and graduated from the Crystal Lake High School. On
June 2, 1932, she was married to LeRoy Zuehl in South
Dakota. They farmed southwest of Britt all of their married
life. After LeRoy passed away in 1977, she continued to live
on the farm until moving to the Summit House Retirement
Community at Britt in 2005. In September 2008, she became a
resident of the Westview Care Center.
She was a past member of
the Evangelical United Brethren Church at Stilson, where she
belonged to the Ladies Aid and taught Sunday School until
the church closed. She then became a member of the United
Methodist Church in Britt and was active in UMW, a sewing
group and Bible class.
Helena is survived by her
four children, Dennis Zuehl of Britt, Richard (Ruth) Zuehl
of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Patty (Roger) Smith of Perry and
Karen Geddes of Las Vegas, Nevada; nine grandchildren;
twenty-seven great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Laurane Logan of
Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
She was preceded in death
by her husband; parents; daughter-in-law, June Zuehl;
son-in-law, Dean Geddes; grandsons, Mike Geddes, Steve
Geddes, Brad Zuehl and Dan Smith; two sisters, Laura Austin
and Alma Kirschbaum; and three brothers, Elmer, Everett and
Paul Austin, who went down with his ship in 1942.
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Mary L. Fox,
78
August 18, 2010
Mary L. Fox, age 78, of Forest City, died on Sunday, August
15, 2010, at her home in rural Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday,
August 19, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held. Memorial
contributions may be made to cancer research.
Mary Lois Graham Fox, was born at home in Forest City, Iowa,
on June 30, 1932. She was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Ellerson)
Graham. Due to the difficult birth, Mary’s mother needed
immediate attention from the attending physician, Dr.
Vesterburg. To initiate her breathing Mary was rocked and
shook by her Grandmother, Ellerson. Mary was baptized in the
Old Lutheran Church. Growing up within the church family,
she attended Sunday School at The Old Parish House located
where Immanuel now stands. She was confirmed at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church. Mary was a 1950 graduate of the Forest City
High School.
She enjoyed school, studied hard and participated in many
activities, including working to establish the FCHS School
annual. Roller skating and babysitting were favorite
pastimes. On September 26, 1951, she was united in marriage
to Edgar C. Fox, her schooldays sweetheart and her favorite
cowboy. For 59 years the couple resided on a farm ¼ mile
North of Forest City. Mary was a wonderful homemaker who
cared dearly for her family. She was actively involved in
her children’s lives as a 4-H Leader. For many years Mary
worked at the Graham Shop. She was a long time MBT employee,
serving as a bank teller and Gold Club assistant.
Gardening brought
incredible joy to Mary’s life. She was a charter member of
the “Country Gardeners.” Mary especially enjoyed china
painting, recipe collecting and knitting. School children
and cancer fund drives have benefited from her hand knit
mittens and dish cloths. Mary encouraged and nurtured the
talents of her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She loved going to their many
activities and events.
Those grateful in sharing her life include her husband of
nearly 59 years, Edgar C. Fox; her children, Rose Mary
(Harold) Nordaas, Charles Fox and Jo Anne (Richard) Sayles;
four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Thomas (Gerry) Graham.
Her parents preceded her in death.
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Beverly J.
Thompson, 82
August 18, 2010
 Beverly
J. Thompson, age 82, of Forest City, died on Monday, August
16, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday,
August 19, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City,
with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be in the
Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation
will be held on Wednesday, August 18, from 5-7:00 p.m., at
the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and will
continue one hour prior to the services at the church.
Beverly Jean Thompson, was born in Hardy, Iowa on April 5,
1928, the daughter of John and Hilda (Falb) Harris. She was
baptized into the Methodist faith and attended school near
her home. She graduated from the Bode High School in 1946
and later worked as a bookkeeper in West Bend, Iowa. She
married Richard Thompson on September 14, 1950 at the St.
Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode, Iowa. To this union two sons
were born, Kent and Kirby. The couple made their home in
Forest City (on the same block) their whole married lives.
Bev worked at Forest Fashions for many years and also in the
library at Waldorf College. She was a member of the Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Forest City, was active in Circle and had
taught Sunday School. She was a wonderful bridge player and
had memberships in many bridge clubs. She loved antiques,
liked to go out dancing and enjoyed her friends at the
Forest City Country Club.
For many years, she and Dick spent the winters in Arizona,
then traveled to Georgia then finally home. She treasured
time spent with her family, dearly loved her granddaughters
but her world really seemed to shine brighter when
great-granddaughters, Kyra and Sophia were around!
Beverly is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years,
Richard Thompson of Forest City; her son, Kent Thompson and
his wife, Connie of Forest City; three granddaughters,
Allison, Brooke and Kelli; great-granddaughters, Kyra and
Sophia; and a sister, Gerri Blair of Branson, Missouri.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her son,
Kirby; and her brother, Harlan.
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Rachel A. Nelson,
57
August 25, 2010
 Rachel
Ann Nelson, 57, of Joice, died on Monday, August 16, 2010,
at her home in Joice.
Funeral services were held
on Saturday, August 21, at the Word of Faith Dominion Church
in Lake Mills. Burial was in the Beaver Creek Lutheran
Cemetery in rural Joice. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home,
Forest City, was in charge of the arrangements.
Rachel Ann Nelson, was
born in LeMars on October 6, 1952, the daughter of Hubert
and Nelly (Devries) Straks. She graduated from the Sheldon
High School and continued her education at Central College
in Pella. In 1979, while in a training program at the Iowa
Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Rachel met and fell in
love with her future husband, Steven Nelson. On December 15,
1979, Rachel was united in marriage to Steven in Sheldon.
They resided on a farm in rural Mount Valley Township for
nearly 30 years. Rachel was a devoted wife and mother. She
excelled in many careers including teaching science and
piano, freelance writing, selling and supporting practice
management software, billing for a local ambulance service,
leading worship in church and acting as church secretary.
Her hobbies included
playing the piano and pipe organ, gardening, bird watching,
vacationing and attending Iowa State University football
games with her husband. Of all of her interests, however,
taking care of her house and family brought her the greatest
joy.
On Monday, August 16,
2010, Rachel lost a long and valiant battle with AL Systemic
Amyloidosis. She passed away quickly at home with her
husband, Steven, by her side.
She is survived by her
husband, Steven; daughter, Jennifer Nelson of Storm Lake;
son, Eric (Amie) Nelson of Lenexa, Kansas; her mother, Nelly
Straks of Creston; her brother, Jerry (Dorothy) Straks of
Fremont, California; and her sister, Barb (Dennis) Kuyper of
Creston.
Rachel was preceded in
death by her father, Hubert Straks.
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James A. Honken,
73
September 15, 2010
James A. Honken, 73, of
Steamboat Rock and formerly of Titonka, passed away on
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at the care center in Grundy
Center.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 18, at
10:30 a.m., at the Ewing Funeral Home in
Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be
in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt after the memorial
service.
James Allen Honken, the
son of Alvin and Lillian (Moe) Honken, was born on December 16,
1936 in Titonka, Iowa. He attended the Titonka Public
School. He served in the United States Army from January 13,
1955 to December 13, 1957. Jim married Marvea
Hamilton on January 30, 1969 and from this union, four
children were born, Jeffrey, Matthew, Dustin and Alyssa. He was also married to
Carol Peters and from this union, one child was born, Ann. Jim was an active
boilermaker throughout his life and belonged to the
Boilermakers Union.
Jim loved his home in
Steamboat Rock. He was very good at carpentry and fixing up
his house. Jim loved gardening and watching his favorite
television show JAG. Grandchildren were a very important
part of his life.
Left to cherish Jim’s
memory are sons, Jeffrey and Dustin; daughters, Alyssa and
Ann; 11 grandchildren; one brother, David Honken
and wife, Nancy; two nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; and infant son, Matthew.
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Betty L. Hope, 83
August 25, 2010
Betty Lou Hope, 83, of
Lake Mills, most recently of Huxley, Iowa, died on Friday,
August 20, 2010, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Funeral services were held
on Monday, August 23, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Scarville. Burial was in the Crystal Lake Township Cemetery
in Crystal Lake.
Betty Lou Hope, was born
on March 12, 1927, to Samuel and Inger (Thressa) Murley near
Britt. She was baptized and confirmed at the Kanawha
Lutheran Church. She graduated from the Britt High School
and from the La James Beauty College in Mason City. On
February 24, 1947, Betty was united in marriage with Stanley
Hope at the Kanawha Lutheran Church. They farmed in the
Scarville and Britt areas. She operated her own beauty shop
for seven years. She was employed by the Graphic Newspaper
in Lake Mills for many years, and later worked part-time for
the US Post Office in Scarville until retirement. She had
recently moved to the Ballard Creek assisted living facility
in Huxley.
Betty was involved in many
volunteer activities in her church and her community. She
enjoyed baking, quilting, spending time with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A lifelong dream came
true when Betty and Stanley made a trip to Norway to visit
Stanley's parents' homeland.
She is survived by a son,
Maury (Linda) Hope of Ankeny; daughter, Kris (Dale) Olson of
Ames; grandchildren, Chad Olson, Cory Olson, Matthew Hope
and Stephanie Summy; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,
Gladys Olson of Forest City; brother-in-law, Obed of Mason
City; brother-in-law, George of Ogden; sister-in-law, Clara
Warren in California; as well as many nieces, nephews and
friends.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Stanley; parents; and sister, Blanche Gelner.
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George H. Krambeer
Jr., 76
September 1, 2010
George H. Krambeer Jr.,
76, of Shellsburg, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010,
at his residence after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services were held
on Wednesday, August 25, at 11:30 a.m., at the Phillips
Family Center in Vinton. Hospice Chaplain Jeremy Hudson
officiated. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in
Shellsburg. Friends were able to register at the funeral
home on August 25 from 10:30 a.m. until the service time.
George was born on March
3, 1934 in Britt, to George and Alice (Farmer) Krambeer. George
graduated from the Britt High School and worked as a
mechanic for a local car dealer. He spent four years in the
US Air Force. He then received training in Omaha, Nebraska
and became an air traffic controller. George married his
hometown girl, Marcella Olson, on September 16, 1960.
George had several
hobbies, including feeding the birds, collecting hubcaps and
raising and racing homing pigeons. He enjoyed fishing,
hunting and collecting caps. Most of all, he enjoyed his
family and playing ball with grandchildren.
After retiring as a
traffic controller in 1984, he was employed as a cashier at
the Cedar Rapids Airport and served as a bank courier for a
few years.
He is survived by his
wife, Marcella of Shellsburg; son, Cary and special friend,
Cindy of Cedar Rapids; daughters, Sandra Krambeer of
Shellsburg and Rhonda (Jeff) Sojka of Vinton; grandchildren,
Christopher, Ashley, Cody and Colton Sojka and Dustin
Krambeer; and sister, Pearl of Mankato, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; sisters, Marie, Clara, Alice, Florence, Vera
and Dorothy; and brothers, Clifford and Leo.
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Richard “Rick” Dean
Gerdes, 49
September 1, 2010
Richard “Rick” Dean Gerdes,
49, of Woden, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August
28, 2010, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital.
Military graveside
services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at
4:00 p.m., in the Bingham Township Cemetery, Woden.
Rick was born on August
26, 1961, to Ernest “Wink” and Rose (Studer) Gerdes. He was
a 1980 graduate of the Woden-Crystal Lake High School. He
served in the United States Army. Rick lived for many years
in Hurricane, Utah and recently moved to Woden to operate
his own painting business. After returning to Woden, he
became reacquainted with his nieces and nephews in the area
and enjoyed getting to know his great-nieces and nephews.
Rick is survived by his
brother, Bob (Marcia) Gerdes of Woden and their children,
Angie R. Gerdes, Rob and Angie D. Gerdes and family and Jill
and Alex Schutjer and family; brother, David (Cynthia
Steenlage) Gerdes of Kanawha and their children, Chad and
Kim Gerdes and family and Jesse and Courtney Gerdes and
family; sister-in-law, Rose Gerdes of Pleasant Hope,
Missouri and children, Jamie and Lei Kaauamo and family and
Nicholas and Lindsey Gerdes and son; sister-in-law, Paula
Gerdes of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and children, Jason and
Rhonda Gerdes and family and Matt Gerdes; and by several
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Ernest and Rose; brother, Roger in May 2010,
Mark in August 2003 and Thomas in infancy, 1966; and
sister-in-law, Janet Gerdes in December 1991.
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Christian Palmer,
86
September 8, 2010
Christian "Pappy" Palmer,
86, of Zimmerman, Minnesota, died on Saturday, August 28, 2010, of
natural causes, while residing at the Veterans Home in St.
Cloud, Minnesota.
Memorial services will be
held
at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 11, at the Bethany Lutheran
Church in Thompson, with Rev. Mark Decker officiating.
Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. at the church.
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Wilma Grifhorst, 90
September 15, 2010
Wilma Grifhorst, 90, of
Britt, passed away of cancer on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at
the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services were held on Friday, September 3, 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 Thursday, September 2, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the
Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and continued
one hour prior to the services at the church.
Wilma was born on October 7,
1919 in Kanawha, to William and Sophia (Kothenbeutel) Brand
and graduated from the Kanawha High School. On December 26, 1941, she was
united in marriage to Richard M. Grifhorst. Wilma and Dick
worked at the Douglas Aircraft Corporation in Chicago during
World War II. In 1946, they moved to Wesley and operated
the Grifhorst Drug Store. In 1950, they built a new home in
Britt and shared ownership of the Lee and Grifhorst Drug
Store in Britt. In 1973, it became Grifthorst Drug, which
Dick and Wilma operated until 1991.
Wilma was a member of the
United Methodist Church in Britt. She enjoyed many trips
with her family, in addition to reading, golfing and bridge.
Left to honor her memory
are her children, Lois (Wendell) Harms of Ankeny and Paul of
Aurora, Illinois; five precious grandchildren, B.J. Grifhorst of
Tempe, Arizona, Kevin (Heather) and great-grandson, Carver of
Iowa City, David Grifhorst of Madison, Wisconsin, Major Christopher Kopacek
of Enid, Oklahoma and Kimberly (Steve) Peute of Tucson,
Arizona; brother, Alvin of Spring Hill, Florida; sister, Erma of Gig
Harbor, Washington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; brother, Melvin; husband, Richard in 2002; and
her son, Jim in 2008.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Britt United Methodist Church,
Hospice of North Iowa or the Britt Family Aquatic Center.
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Rudolph Charles Johnson, 89
September 8, 2010
 Rudolph
Charles Johnson, 89, of International Falls, Minnesota, passed
away on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in
Duluth, Minnesota.
Rudy was born on August 15,
1921 in Britt, to Edward and Hedvig Johnson. He attended
high school there, graduating in 1939. He married Evelyn
Bieber of Clear Lake in September 1941. They raised two
sons, David (Judith) of Grand Rapids, Minnesota and Michael
(Carolyn) of Chanhassen, Minnesota. He had four grandchildren,
Douglas of Roanoke, Virginia, Stephanie (Tom) Beaudry of Cook, Minnesota,
Sharon (Steve) Pennock of Golden Valley, Minnesota and Gary
(Jennifer) of Hamburg, Minnesota. He also had eight
great-grandchildren, Grace and Murphy Johnson, Kate and
Claire Beaudry, Anna and Zach Pennock and Hunter and Cody
Johnson.
He is survived by his wife
of 69 years, Evelyn; sons; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; brother, Harold (Genevieve) of Britt;
and sister, Ruth (Keith) Palmer of Sac City.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Edward and Hedvig; and brother, William.
During World War II, Rudy
served with the Navy’s Seabees 18th Special Battalion in the
Pacific Theater. After the war, he returned home and learned
the plumbing and heating trade. He and his brother,
William, were partners in Johnson’s Plumbing and Heating in
Britt for 10 years. In 1957, he and Evelyn bought the Sha Sha
Resort in International Falls, Minnesota, which they operated
for 19 seasons. In the off-season toward the end of their
ownership, Rudy renewed his plumbing/pipefitting career,
working many area jobs as foreman. After selling the resort
he worked for Shannon’s Plumbing and Heating of
International Falls. He retired in 1986.
He was a devoted husband,
loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be
greatly missed by his family.
A celebration of his life
will be held at the Green-Larsen Funeral Chapel in
International Falls, Minnesota, on Monday, September 13, 2010, from
1-3:00 p.m.
The arrangements are with Green-Larsen
Mortuary, Inc.
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Jimmy M. Moretz, 59
September 8, 2010
Jimmy Maynard Moretz, 59,
formerly of Forest City, died on Sunday, August 29, 2010, after
surgery complications in Santa Ana, California.
Jimmy was born on February 12,
1951 in Mason City, to Maynard D. and Dorothy (Bowers) Moretz. He lived in and went to school in Forest City until 1978. Jim was united in marriage to Vickie Buchanan on December 28,
1979. They chose to stay in California and Jim worked in
many different restaurants and later years in a bank.
His
greatest joy in life was his wife of 31 years. He enjoyed
Bingo and driving the coast of California with his wife. Many friends and family in California will miss his humor
and positive attitude on life.
Survivors include his
wife, Vickie; daughter, Jodi; three stepchildren; 10
step-grandchildren; sister, Janette A (Moretz) Franklin
(Roger); nephew, Jeffrey E; two nieces, Robin Anderson of
Frost, Minnesota and Rachael M. of Forest City. He will be
missed.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; a sister in infancy; father-in-law and
mother-in-law.
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Kathleen DeWall, 58
September 8, 2010
Kathleen DeWall, 58, of
Britt, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010, at the Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 2, 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
Wednesday, September 1, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral
Chapel in Britt and continued one hour
prior to the services at the church.
Kathy was born on July 28,
1952 in Algona. She married Dale Eugene Dolphin on August 1,
1969 and to this union two children were born, Jeffery Dale
and Kimberly Kay. Kathy married Edward William DeWall on
February 25, 1981. From that day forward, they referred to each
other as “Dear.” Kathy worked at Winnebago
Industries, North Iowa Electronics, managed numerous
restaurants throughout the years and farmed with her
husband, Ed.
Kathy enjoyed camping,
watching Jeff race, going to Alexa’s ball games, going
shopping with Kim and Sherry, baking, canning and spending
time with family and friends.
Kathy is survived by her
husband, Ed DeWall of Britt; parents, Gloria (Donnie) Hiscocks
of
Britt and Norman DeYoung of Mason City; children, Jeffrey Dale
Dolphin (Sherry) of Britt and Kimberly Kay Dolphin (Mark) of
Britt; grandchildren, Alexa Kathleen Dolphin, Dustin James
Schulz and Alicen Abigail Cockrell; siblings, Terri Sue
Bagley-Lowe (Mike) of Mason City and Jeff Osmanson (Jeri) of
Atlanta, Georgia; nieces and nephews, Casey, Candi, Kaylor and
Kennadie Patras, Eric Bagley and special friend Christy,
Jennifer and Jamie Osmanson; aunts and uncles, Connie Swecker, Dan and Joanne Plantz and Donna Plantz;
and also many cousins.
Kathy was preceded in
death by her grandparents, Richard and Ramona Plantz; uncle,
Ron Plantz; cousin, Dean Plantz; and brother-in-law, Ray
Bagley.
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