Dolores Ann Nelson

August 15, 2012

Dolores Ann Nelson, 83, of Forest City, died on Monday, August 6, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 10, at the St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial was in the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation was held from 4-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 9, with a Scripture Service held at 7:30 p.m. at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and continued one hour prior to the services at the church.

Dolores was born on September 30, 1928 in Lime Creek Township, to Clarence P. and Alma H. (Mostrom) Heidenreich. Dolores attended catholic school in Manly. She attended the Mercy School of Nursing in Mason City and Sioux City, graduating in 1949. She was united in marriage to Donald J. Nelson on October 22, 1949. Dolores spent her early married life as a devoted wife and mother. In 1973, she started back to work as a Registered Nurse. She worked for Dr. Tom Mangan at the Forest City Community Hospital and at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. She worked at the Good Samaritan Center for 27 years total, 10 years as Director of Nursing. Dolores also was a 4-H Leader of the Forest Hustlers.

Dolores loved to travel taking numerous bus trips, including trips to Rome, Italy; Alaska; Hawaii and Canada. Dolores loved gardening, bird watching, visiting casinos, playing bingo, playing cards with friends. Dolores was active in the St. James Catholic Church and volunteering at the Good Samaritan Center. She enjoyed taking friends and family members to doctor appointments.

Dolores is survived by her five children, Arlis (Charles) Bode of South Dakota, Larry Nelson, Alan Nelson, Tim (Deb) Nelson and Dan Nelson, all of Forest City; one sister, Joan (Eugene) Graham of Dayton, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Donna Heidenreich of Mason City; eight grandchildren, Valerie Bode of Spillville, Miranda (Aaron) Campbell of Chicago, Illinois, Cory Nelson of New York City, Nick A Nelson of Chicago, Illinois, Tony Nelson of California, Nathan (Jane) Nelson, Nick J Nelson, Heidi (Tom) Aitchison, all of Forest City; eight great-grandchildren; and seven nephews.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; brother, Richard; grandson, Ryan and granddaughter, Heather.

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

Kathryn M. “Kaye” Bilyeu

August 22, 2012

Kathryn M. “Kaye” Bilyeu, 94, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away at the Brighton Gardens Senior Living Center, on Sunday, August 12, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 17, at 1:30 p.m., at the West Center Chapel of Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler in Omaha. Graveside service and interment was on Saturday, August 18, at 3:30 p.m., in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, 200 S. Park Road, Suite 100, Hollywood, Florida.

Kaye was born on February 27, 1918 in Buffalo Center, Iowa, the daughter of Bertha and Otto Markworth. Her education included two years of Business School in California, before receiving a degree in Business Education from the Oklahoma State University, attained after she had married John O. Bilyeu in 1945. She worked a variety of jobs and eventually retired from a job with the Social Security Administration in Omaha.

Kaye greatly enjoyed traveling and had visited Europe and Australia, as well as many parts of the U. S. during her life. She was also an avid square-dancer for many years.

Kaye was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Otto; and by her husband, John O. Bilyeu. 

She is survived by her son, John M. Bilyeu of Sidney, Nebraska; and brother, James A. Markworth of Annville, Pennsylvania.

The family would like to express gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of the following facilities, for care and attention she received: Methodist Hospital, Omaha; Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha; Waterford at Miracle Hills Assisted Living; and Brighton Gardens Senior Living.

Arrangements were by the Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, Omaha.
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Jean Olson Long

August 22, 2012

Jean Olson Long, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012, from Pick’s disease in Springfield, Missouri.

Jean Nadine Olson, was born to Roy  and Minnie Olson on October 4, 1931 in Forest City. Jean was married to Rev. Loran Long in 1954. Jean and Loran spent 30 years in Guatemala, Central America, where their two daughters were born. In 1960, they pioneered a missionary work for the Southwest Baptist Conference in San Quintin, Baja California, Mexico. They spent 20 years there founding and establishing a hospital called Hospital El Buen Pastor. The hospital continues to operate to this date with a Mexican staff. During this time, Jean homeschooled her two daughters and the couple adopted two Mexican boys. In 1983, the Longs moved to San Jose, Costa Rica and worked at the Spanish Language Institute. They returned to San Diego, California in 1993, to establish a young Hispanic church and became involved in the Hispanic Ministerial Alliance of San Diego.  

Jean was an extraordinary pianist. She could play just about anything from sight reading to playing by ear. She used this gift of music ministering in every aspect of her life. Jean had a humble spirit and a beautiful gift of hospitality. She served delicious home cooked meals to countless people over the years where they lived and ministered. 

Jean is survived by her children, Caryl (Rev. Paul) Weingartner of Springfield, Missouri, Shirley (Steven) Bowman of Moreno Valley, California, Jose (Celia) Long of Moreno Valley, California and Ismael (Sally) Long of San Jacinto, California; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with the third great-grandchild due in September; and her brother, Don Olson of Worthington, Minnesota. 

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Minnie; her husband, Loran Long; and her sister, Caryl Meehl.

Thomas Riherd

August 22, 2012

Thomas Riherd, 83, of Kanawha, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

According to his wishes, Thomas was cremated.  Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake, Iowa. The Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Thomas A. Grant Riherd, was born on April 21, 1929, to Clyde and Edna (Fanning) Riherd in Storm Lake. He moved at the age of two with his family to a farm east of Crystal Lake, where he resided until 1993. Thomas was confirmed and a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church. He graduated from the Crystal Lake High School in 1946 and started farming with his dad. On July 24, 1949, he married Deloris Noble in Garner. They had four children.

Thomas farmed for 45 years, living on the same farm for 62 years. He also worked for Winnebago Industries for 10 years. He and Deloris delivered Winnebago Motor Homes for nine years, being able to travel and see the country. They had many experiences during that time and enjoyed it very much. In 1993, Thomas retired and moved into Crystal Lake for 11 years, then moved to Kanawha in 2004. He enjoyed gardening in his retirement years, wherever he was. He enjoyed sharing the produce with family and friends.

Thomas loved his family, and when possible, being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always enjoyed reading the messages they sent by e-mail. He attended many family reunions, traveling distances to be there and enjoyed time with extended family.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 63 years, Deloris; three children, Penny (Elmer) Davis of Bullhead City, Arizona, Doreen (Dave) Walk of Kanawha and Tim (Cheryl) Riherd of Forest City; daughter-in-law, Beth (Bill) Kettelkamp of Marion; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Mae Riherd of Forest City and Corrine Ausborn of Britt; brother-in-law, Cecil (Mary) Noble of Garner; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Clyde and Edna Riherd; stepmother, Alma Riherd; son, Randy; grandsons, Robert and John Thomas Riherd; two brothers, Wendell and Wayne; sister, Phyllis Wilber; two sisters-in-law, Deloris Riherd and Harriet Smith; and three brothers-in-law, Bill Noble, Gene Wilber and Larry Smith.

Anyone wishing to give a memorial in his name please send to the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church, 215 South Summit Ave, Crystal Lake, Iowa 50432; St. Vincent DePaul, 781 Marina Blvd., Bullhead City, Arizona 86442; or the Kanawha United Methodist Church, 402 North Main Street, Kanawha, Iowa 50447.  

Clarence Francis Sandry

August 22, 2012

Clarence Francis Sandry, 78, of Mason City and formerly of Forest City, died on Friday, August 17, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. 

Per Clarence’s wishes, his body has been cremated. A celebration of his life will take place from 2-5:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 25, on “The Hill” at 21550 Hwy 9, three-and-half-miles east of Forest City, near the Pilot Knob entrance. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Oakwood Cemetery in Forest City.

Clarence Francis Sandry, son of Francis and Fannie (Dorenkamp) Sandry was born on June 1, 1934 two miles north of Belmond. He met the love of his life, Arlene Marie Chapman and was united in marriage on March 26, 1953 in Britt. To this union, five children were born, Jerry, Patty, Billy, Tammy and Lorry. They farmed for over 30 years in the Cresco area. Following his agricultural career, they owned and operated Borderline Pizza in Chester, Iowa until 1995, when a fire destroyed their home and business. Following this, they moved to the Forest City area where he worked at Winnebago Industries until he retired in 2011. They wintered in Quartzsite, Arizona, for many years until his health deteriorated and they could no longer make the trip. They made their home at Sunny Circle in Mason City.

He loved NASCAR races, gardening, taking care of the yard, watching television, helping his son around the farm and spending time with his family.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Arlene; children, Jerry (Jean) Sandry of Forest City, Patty (John) Price of Brighton, Colorado, Billy and Karen Sandry of Cresco, Tammy Mary (Jeremy Hanson) of Garner and Lorry (Larry) Schoppers of Cresco; grandchildren, Jerry (Megan) Sandry, Julie (Brad) Rauk, Jenny (Chris) Higgins, John Price, Kathy (Jimmy) Wolfe, Crystal (Torrey) Sandry, Kevin (Emily) Sandry, Adam (Tracy) Sandry, Lacy (David) Copney, Steven (Jen) Mary, Nicholas (Ashley) Mary, Jesie (Jason) Maly and Kenny (Tiffany) Mensink; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Trey, and Emma Sandry; Jerry III and Neenah Sandry; Trevor and Elliott Wolfe; Alexis and Bailey Sandry; Josh, Noah, Jaedyn and Donovan Copney; Tommy and Trinita Folkerts and Natalie Mary; Nora Steffen; Cheyenne, Trystann, Dakota, Sierra, Tanner, Jamie, Aaliyah and Dominic Maly and Dylon, Jade, Lilly and Kaylee Peterson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Fannie; and a grandson-in-law, Tony Maly.

The Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold J. “Bud” Haugen

September 5, 2012

Harold J. “Bud” Haugen, 83, of Woden, died on Monday, August 27, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 6, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden, with Revs. Bob Wolfert and Jon Rollefson officiating. Burial will be in the Grant Lutheran Cemetery, rural Woden, with military rites by the Woden Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church.

Harold Junior “Bud” Haugen, was born on September 16, 1928, to Ole Haugen and Elizabeth (Gjertson) Haugen on a farm north of Woden. He was baptized and confirmed at the Grant Lutheran Church, rural Woden. He attended rural schools in Winnebago County. Bud did farm work until he was 17 years old when he enlisted in the Navy. He was stationed in San Diego, California, Honolulu, Hawaii and Shanghai, China, serving four years. For several years Bud did road construction work. He later worked for the Woden Co-op Elevator and for 23 years doing concrete work for North Iowa Grain in Garner, until he retired.

Bud enjoyed bowling, going to tournaments, fishing in Canada, watching Western movies and the History channel. He especially enjoyed spending time and playing cards with his nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is survived by three sisters and four brothers, Gerdis Haugen of Woden, Russell (Colleen) Haugen of Thompson, Alice (Gunter) Walkusch of Loveland, Colorado, John (Debra) Haugen of Klemme, Betty (Norris) Anderson of Thompson, Donald (Liv) Haugen of Bergen, Norway and Ole Haugen of Los Angeles, California. Buddy was very much loved by his nieces and nephews, Julie Haugen, Colleen Walkusch, John (Denis) Walkusch, Deanna Haugen, Diana Myers, James (Tuesday) Haugen, Nancy (David) Moklestad, Jason (Laura) Haugen, Elizabeth Ann Haugen (Thomas Calder) and Cathrine Haugen; great nieces and nephews, Ryan Keck, Sean and Logan Mayfield, Jonathan Burress, Samantha Haugen, Megan Moklestad, Alexis and Nicholas Myers, Alexander and Joshua Haugen, Samuel and William Haugen, Albert Calder, Dawn (Alex) Zaharis, Annah, Kadence and Harper Sue Zaharis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bernice; brother, Elliott; and sister-in-law, Gloria Haugen. 

The Cataldo Funeral Home, Woden, is in charge of the arrangements.

Zachary Evan Albertson

September 5, 2012

Zachary Evan Albertson, age 2 months, died on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at his home in Thompson.

A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 1, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Lay Pastor Dixie Rauk officiating. Visitation was held before the service at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 1, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City.

Zachary Evan Albertson, treasured son of Shane and Melissa Albertson, and beloved brother of Elijah was born on June 21, 2012. Zachary's family was blessed with his presence for more than two beautiful, unforgettable months before he unexpectedly went to his heavenly home. During his brief time here, Zachary experienced many special moments with his family.

Daddy will miss setting Zachary on his tummy and looking into his baby's eyes as he practiced lifting his head. And Daddy will never forget how Zachary would wiggle his arms and smile when tickled. Mommy will miss her baby's warmth, coos, and the smiles he just started giving two weeks ago. She will also miss the precious moments she would stop to watch the three most  important men in her life while they played, and sometimes slept together. He was happy outdoors and even went fishing.  Many other sweet memories with Zachary were also shared by his grandparents, relatives, and family friends. Though he will be missed, his family takes comfort knowing they loved him, and told him so, an uncountable amount of times.

Other surviving loved ones include his paternal grandparents, Brian and Karen Albertson; maternal grandparents, Lynn and Jill Osterkamp; paternal great-grandparents, Violet Albertson and Ruth Midthun; maternal great-grandparents, Edward and Joan Osterkamp; uncles Travis, Dylan, Ryan, Nicholas and Andrew; his aunts, Hillary, Sarah, Jen, Lisa and Heather; and cousins, Krystal, Alexandria, Tyler, Brianna and Brandon. 

Zachary will be joyfully greeted in heaven by his paternal great-grandparents, Donald Albertson and Loren Midthun; maternal great-grandparents, Adolph and Imogene Boetel; his uncle, baby Ryne Albertson and cousin, baby Bradley Osterkamp.

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

Paul Peterson

September 5, 2012

Paul Peterson, 66, of Woden, died on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

As per his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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