Richard A. Anderson

October 13, 2010

Richard A. Anderson, 69, of Forest City, died on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 7, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Douglas Domokos, Pastor at the Word of Faith Dominion Church in Lake Mills officiating. Burial will be in the Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 6, at the funeral home and will continue an hour prior to the services at the church.

Richard was born on February 28, 1941 west of Forest City, Iowa, on the family farm to Reuben and Thona (Halverson) Anderson. He grew up with 6 sisters and one brother. He attended and graduated from the Forest City Community Schools. While in school he was on the football team and was a member of the FFA. While in the FFA, he earned the Dekalb award. After graduating he started farming west of Forest City and did so until he was drafted into the Army. He was sent to Korea for his service of 2 years. Upon returning to the states he was an MP until his discharge. He married Mardell Lawson in June 1966 after being discharged from the army. They had met prior to his being drafted and continued to write letters to each other throughout his tour of duty. He started farming again after his return and also worked for Goldy Knapper at his gas station. Shortly after, he also became a sub and part time rural mail carrier out of the Forest City Office. Around 1970, he quit working for Goldy and purchased 2 gas stations of his own which are now the current locations of K-way and Goldy”s stations. He ran these stations for several years until purchasing a farm by the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, at which time he sold the stations to Goldy.

Richard and Mardell had 3 children together. In 1979, Richard and Mardell divorced, Richard continued to farm until 1980 until selling the farm. All through this time he continued to haul mail and became a full time mail carrier in 1983 at Forest City. He later transferred to a larger mail route on the south shore of Clear Lake, Iowa. He continued to haul mail out of Clear Lake until he retired from the Post Office in 1997. While hauling mail he earned the 30 year pin for no accidents while on the mail route. This was something he was very proud of as few achieve this.

Throughout his life he loved to repair and work with tractors and continued to do so after retiring. He started to collect a few old Farmall Tractors and work on them. He collected some stamps, coins and antiques, many which related to his tractors and farming. He also loved to go fishing and took several trips over the years to do so.

Richard, throughout his life was also there to help others whether it was a family member or friend. He continued to do this even after retirement and becoming ill by donating to several charities over the years. He would donate to the Paralyzed Veterans and VFW to name a couple. Richard continued to dream about returning to farming or owning a resort up in northern Minnesota but never did, but continued to enjoy his other hobbies.

Over the last several years Richard had started to see his health slowly go. He always tried to stay smiling and cheerful and enjoyed company stopping by to have some coffee and visit. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow over the years and especially when they came to visit. When visiting with him he may tell you the latest Ole and Lena joke he had heard or see if you knew any new ones. He loved to talk about the past and things that happened in his life. Especially the times that meant the most to him. It may have been about cars that he had had or experiences he had while farming.

Richard is survived by two sons, Allan Anderson of Leland and Carl Anderson of Forest City; two grandchildren, Allan Anderson Jr. and Cassandra Anderson, both of Leland; five sisters, Bonna Kraft of Circle Pines, Minnesota, Rowene Toomer of Zimmerman, Minnesota, Judy Thompson of Lake Park, Minnesota, Norma Webb of Homestead, Florida and Twyla Wentworth of Tacoma, Washington; as well as many extended relatives and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Thona Anderson; son, Kenneth Richard Anderson; brother, Howard Johnson; and sister, Helen Anderson.

The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Bradley D. Lackore

October 20, 2010

Bradley D. Lackore, 58, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at his home.

Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 15, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Inurnment was in the Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.

Bradley Dean Lackore, was born in Forest City on August 3, 1952, the son of Duane and Alice (Ulve) Lackore. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Forest City. He graduated from the Forest City High School in 1970. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Josten on November 24, 1973, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. The couple lived for a brief time in Forest City before making Garner their home. Brad began working for Winnebago Industries after graduation from high school. Over the years he delivered many motor homes and worked in the plastics department.

He enjoyed working with his hands, tinkering with engines and equipment and fishing. He loved cruising with his nephew, Wayne Chute. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his cat, Max, was a close companion.

Brad is survived by his three children and their spouses, Jason (Kelly) Lackore, Kelly (Cory) Hagensick and Kristi (Gary) Smith, all of Garner; seven grandchildren, Kaiden and Avery Lackore, Kaytlyn and Colby Hagensick, Taylor Lackore and Evan and Payge Smith; his father, Duane Lackore of Forest City; brothers, Brian (Val) Lackore and Kevin (June) Lackore of Forest City; sister, Deb (Gene) Swanson of Forest City; and several nieces and nephews.

Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Alice in 2007.

The Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mabel Mathews

October 20, 2010

Mabel R. Mathews, 101, of Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 23, at the Salem Lutheran Church, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service only. Burial will take place in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Jeffrey James Booth

October 20, 2010

Jeffrey James Booth, 51, began his new life with God on Friday, October 15, 2010, after a ten-month battle with kidney cancer. A former Monroe, Wisconsin resident, Jeff and his wife, Sherry (nee: Augsburg) currently reside in Lindale, Texas.

Born on April 18, 1959, he was the son of the late Ed and Lucille Booth. Jeff attended East School and graduated from the Monroe High School in 1977. After working at Monroe Cheese Corporation in Monticello, Jeff attended college and graduated from UW-Platteville in 1991 with a double major in industrial technology and safety. He was a safety manager during his entire career; first, for Winnebago Industries in Forest City for 13 years, next for Clow Valve in Oskaloosa for four years, then Jeff worked at Tyler Pipe in Tyler, Texas. He was a member of the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council and served as past president and board member. Jeff was a former Boy Scout Leader, and Knights of Columbus member.

Jeff enjoyed fishing, going to drag races, miniature golf, playing pool, and working on cars.  He had begun restoration on a 1989 Nissan 240sx. He also enjoyed playing board games with his family.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sherry; and their two children, Kimberly and Steven, both of Tyler, Texas; his brothers, Greg Booth of Loretto, Minnesota and Thom Booth of Marysville, Washington; his aunt, Betty Callery of Delano, Minnesota; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 22, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Victor Catholic Church in Monroe, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 21, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home and a half hour prior to the funeral Mass. A memorial mass will be held at Holy Family Parish in Lindale, Texas, on Thursday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Dianne Clemmens

October 20, 2010

Dianne Clemmens, 66, of Athens, Illinois, died on Saturday, October 16, 2010, in Kirksville, Missouri.

Dianne was born on October 14, 1944 in Forest City, the daughter of Raymond and Meta (Rodemeyer) Rollefson.

She is survived by a daughter, Lori Clemmens-Funke (Gerald Funke) of Battle Creek, Michigan; a son, Matt (Sonya) Clemmens of Lawrenceberg, Indiana; a grandson, Matthew; a sister, Marvel (Jerry) Carlson; two brothers, Mike (Holly) Rollefson and Bob Rollefson of Forest City; and several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane in 2000.

Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will be held at the Joel Hall Cemetery at a later date.

The Mott and Henning Funeral Home of Athens, Illinois was in charge of the arrangements. mottandhenning.com

Marjorie Drugg

October 27, 2010

Marjorie Drugg, 92, formerly of Forest City, died on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center in Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 22, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Marjorie Genevieve Drugg, was born on a farm in rural Kiester, Minnesota on March 6, 1918, the daughter of Carl and Lydia (Hedberg) Peterson. Her twin sister was stillborn. Marjorie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith by her grandfather, the Reverend John Hedberg. She received her education in rural school near her home and graduated from the Kiester High School. For a short time she worked caring for mothers and their newborn infants in family homes. Marjorie was united in marriage to Leslie Drugg on April 1, 1940. The couple farmed in the Forest City area all their lives, settling on a home place north of Forest City in 1946.

Marjorie loved her church and was an active member, singing in the choir and serving in Circle. For many years she kept a big garden and sold eggs. She loved music, was an avid reader and enjoyed a good political discussion. In 2000, she moved to be with her daughter in Ostrander, Minnesota. In 2008, she became a resident of the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center in Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Elaine Elit of Ostrander, Minnesota and David (Susan) Drugg of Apple Valley, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Brian Elit of Peyton, Colorado, Wayne (Gina) Elit of Hanover, Minnesota, Erich Elit of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dawn Arnette (Darrell) Calhoun of Cedaredge, Colorado, Jeffrey (Jamie) Drugg of St. Michael, Minnesota and Matthew (Malorie) Drugg of Lakeville, Minnesota; a sister, LaVonne (Robert) Baer of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; 2 sisters-in-law, Janice Bartley of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Geraldine Peterson of Algona; and brother-in-law, Roger Drugg of Forest City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leslie; a sister, Doris; and two brothers, Curtis and Russell.

Dorothie E. Farrell

October 27, 2010

Dorothie E. Farrell, 95, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 23, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, with Father Dennis Miller of the St. James Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Dorothie Elizabeth (Lackore) Haan Andreason Farrell, was born in Forest City on March 25, 1915, the daughter of Ernest M. and Lydia (Jaster) Lackore. She received her education in the Forest City Schools. She was united in marriage to Frank Haan in 1931. The couple made their home in Crystal Lake where they owned and operated the Crystal Lake Produce. In 1952, they began farming south of Crystal Lake until 1955, when they began farming south of Miller. The couple moved to Forest City in 1957. Dorothie worked at the Riverside Cafe, the Bowling Pin Factory and at Stitchcraft. She also worked at the Lamp Shade Factory and Winnebago Industries, retiring in 1976.

After Frank's death, she married Marvin Andreason in 1982. He passed away in 1988. She married Loren Farrell in 1989 and the couple enjoyed 20 years of married life before Loren's death in 2010.

Dorothie enjoyed knitting, crocheting, fishing and bowling. She liked to travel and went camping with her family many times. She was an avid reader, liked working on puzzle books and enjoyed playing cards with friends.

She is survived by her children, Helen (Vernolle) Hill of Bottinueau, North Dakota, Joe (Mary) Haan of Abilene, Texas and Mary (Lloyd) Anderson of Forest City; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Haan, Marvin Andreason and Loren Farrell; two daughters, Darlene Haan and Joan Albertson; two sons, Peter and Charles Haan; a great-grandson, Andrew (AJ) Preston; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Lynn M. Ramsey

October 27, 2010

Lynn M. Ramsey, 81, of Joice, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 25, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice, with Pastor Kevin Olson officiating. Burial was in the Beaver Creek Cemetery in rural Joice.

Lynn Murray Ramsey, was born on April 20, 1929, on the farm near Joice where he lived until the time of his death. He was the son of Theodore and Wilma (Nelson) Ramsey. He was baptized at the Beaver Creek Lutheran Church and confirmed at the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, rural Joice where he remained a member. Lynn attended the Larson Country School south of Joice, Lake Mills School and the Joice High School. On October 5, 1947, he was united in marriage to Norma Mae Thompson at the Concordia Lutheran Church, rural Joice. To this union their three daughters, Wendy, Bonnie and Rhonda, were born.

Lynn farmed with his father, later worked at Deluxe Products in Lake Mills as an inspector, then at Winnebago Industries in Forest City for 26 years as the Welding Shop Manager until he retired in l992 after a two-month stay in the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, due to a bad fall in December of 1991.

Years ago, he loved riding his horses and was an active member of the Lake Mills Saddle Club and enjoyed the trail rides around Rice Lake. He was a 4-H Club Leader. Lynn was a trustee at his church for many years. He enjoyed singing in the "Bethel Singers" and attending regular Sunday morning services. He was a hospice volunteer for about ten years. Lynn had a great sense of humor and enjoyed joking with his friends, nurses and doctors while in the hospital.

Lynn's memory will always be in the hearts and minds of his loving family which includes his devoted wife of 63 years, Norma; his two daughters, Wendy (Russell) Mikkelson of Hurricane, Utah and Bonnie (Steve) Rodberg of Lake Mills; four grandchildren, Kristie (Chris) Lynch of Urbandale, Jennifer (Rodney) Moss of St. George, Utah, Matthew (Starr) Mikkelson of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Cheri (Chris) Schumann of Kiester, Minnesota; and nine great-grandchildren, Morgan and Madilyn Lynch, Madison Rodgers and Joshua Moss, Scotlyn, Parker and Cooper Mikkelson and Josie and C.J. Schumann; two sisters, Wava (Palmer) Valder and Beryl Sand; two sisters-in-law, Mavis Olson and Elaine Aamodt, all of Lake Mills; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Renae in 1981; his parents; and his mother and father-in-law; one brother, Dean in infancy; and four brothers-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church Building Fund or Lake Mills Historical Society or any charity of their choice.

The Mittelstadt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Arden Tweeten

October 27, 2010

Arden Eli Tweeten, 80, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010, in a plane accident near Clarion.

The son of Oscar and Hazel (Charlson) Tweeten, he was born on March 27, 1930 in Fertile, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from the Lake Mills High School. Arden served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 16, 1953, Arden was united in marriage with Jolaine Jordahl. They farmed together in Winnebago County until 1963, when they moved to a farm in Woolstock, Iowa, where Arden was still actively farming at the time of his death.

Arden served as a spokesman and was instrumental in forming the Organization to Protect the Environment targeting large confinement operations that were being built with dangerous management practices.

Arden received his first pilots license 40 years ago and enjoyed both flying and aviation repair. He was an active member of the AOP Association and has flown over much of the middle United States. In recent years, he logged over a million miles. Arden also enjoyed trips to Oshkosh, fishing trips to Canada, attending gun shows and spending time with his wife, Jolaine, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Brandon Tweeten.

Survivors include his wife, Jolaine; sons, Lon Tweeten and wife, Darla of Woolstock and Larry Tweeten and wife, Jolene of Lexington, Kentucky; daughters, Lori Afdem and husband, David of Marshall, Minnesota and Linda Luneburg and husband, Steven of Winterset; sister, Rachel Larson and husband, Vincent of Lake Mills; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held on Monday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m., at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. Visitation was on Sunday.

Mary T. Ormsby

November 3, 2010

Mary T. Ormsby, 92, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, November 1, at the St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial was in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Mary T. Ormsby, was born in Woden, Iowa on February 3, 1918, the daughter of John and Josie (McCroden) Ormsby. She attended school in Wesley, Iowa and graduated from the Wesley High School. She moved with her parents and family to Mason City. Mary taught school in Iowa for several years. During World War II, she moved to San Francisco where she took a federal office position. In 1955, Mary's parents joined her in California. After her father's death in 1961, Mary cared for her mother until her death in 1967.

Mary returned to Iowa and made her home in Garner and Forest City. She passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 92.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Kathy Mienecke, Karen Purcell, Joan Losey, Frank Kearney, Mary Berkowitz, Margo Carson, John Ormsby and Kathy Wade. Also surviving are eight great-nieces and great-nephews as well as other cousins and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joe and James; sister, Eileen; nephew, Stephen Kearney; and good friend, Hugh McGuire.

Richard "Dick" C. Steinfeldt

November 3, 2010

Richard "Dick" C. Steinfeldt, 77, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

As per his wishes, Richard's body has been cremated and no formal services are planned. A private family memorial service will be conducted in November.

Richard "Dick" C. Steinfeldt, was born on June 17, 1933 in Iowa Falls, the son of Max and Caroline Steinfeldt. He graduated from the Fertile High School, then was drafted into the United States Army and served in Louisiana. After his discharge, Dick worked as an auto body man. In 1983, Dick opened his own shop in Forest City, Dick's Auto Body. He retired in 2008. Dick was married to DeLores Harris at the Winnebago Lutheran Church on November 25, 1960.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.

Dick is survived by his wife, DeLores Steinfeldt; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Terry Weed of Dundas, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Ethel Bardwell of Meridian, Idaho; son, Richard Steinfeldt of Burnsville, Minnesota; grandchildren, Kelli (Neil) Stensland of Oakdale, California, Jennifer (Dean) Plantz of Houston, Minnesota, Melissa (Jeff) Hultberg of Boise, Idaho and Cody Weidler of Northfield, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Kelsey, Cassandra, Ella, Alex, Jonah; and sisters, Iris Pitkin of Charles City and Eloise Hines of New Hampton.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Caroline Steinfeldt; son, Stevie Craig; and brother, Charles Steinfeldt.

Julia Ann Raduechel

November 3, 2010

Julia Ann Raduechel, 86, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the Clare Bridge Home in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, November 1, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery, Forest City. Memorials preferred to the Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

Julia was born on February 7, 1924, to Laurence A. and Daisy Patterson in Sioux City, Iowa. She married Arthur Raduechel on July 9, 1949 in LeMars, Iowa. They had five children. Julia was a Senior Buyer at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, retiring in 1989.

She loved to travel, visiting Alaska, Hawaii, and other places in the United States. She enjoyed her Winnebago and church friends and also volunteering at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Hospice, and driving her red Malibu. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and resident of Forest City for more than 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur in 1995; her only sister, Mary; and 2 stepsons, Dean and Jim.

Julia is survived by her five children, Larry, Carol (Richard) Hink, Mary Ann (Guy) Meek, Darrell (Pamela) and Jane (Donald) Clark; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were in charge of the Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Homes, St. Paul, Minnesota.