Wilma Shelver

May 15, 2001

Wilma I. Shelver, 91, of Enderlin, North Dakota, died on Thursday, April 26, 2001, at the Hillcrest Manor in Enderlin.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 30, at the First Lutheran Church in Enderlin, with Rev. Leon Zavadil officiating. Burial was in the West St. Olaf Cemetery in rural Enderlin.

Wilma was born on August 10, 1909 in rural Enderlin, North Dakota, a daughter to Hans and Gena (Knutson) Severson. She attended school in rural Enderlin and the Sheldon High School. She attended Valley City State University. She taught school in rural Lisbon, North Dakota, for a few years before her marriage.

She married Nevelle Shelver on November 12, 1940 in Enderlin, North Dakota. They farmed near Enderlin. They retired in 1975, when they moved into Enderlin. She had worked at the Enderlin School as a cook for several years. Nevelle died on December 10, 1996.

Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Miller and Arlene (Bob) Knecht, both of Enderlin, North Dakota; sister, Norma Borreson of Fargo, North Dakota; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Nehmie; and a sister, Hilda.

Mrs. James Medlang of rural Kensett and Sharyl Nestor of Edina, Minnesota, attended the burial at Enderlin.
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Bernard L. Foss

May 15, 2001

Bernard "Bernie" Foss, 61, of Northwood, died on Sunday, May 6, 2001, at his home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 11, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. Dan Baker officiated with interment in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Bernard L. Foss, was born on July 14, 1939, to Harlon and Ione (Tue) Foss. He grew up in Freeborn County and was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church. Bernie served in the United States Army from 1958-1961. He worked as a lineman for L. E. Meyers in the early '70s and was a farmer.

Bernie was a lifelong member of the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church and served on the boards of Deer Creek Township and the Worth County Co-op Oil. He enjoyed building steam engines and recently completed a scale locomotive. Bernie especially enjoyed his family and friends, his trains and going to swap meets.

Survivors include brothers, John and his wife, Thelma Foss of Albert Lea, Larry and his wife, Mary Foss of West Des Moines, Paul and his wife, Genie Foss of Glenville, Allan and his wife, Crystal Foss of Bloomington and Michael Foss of Murrey, Utah; nieces and nephews, Bruce, Steven, Gregory, Jody, Tom, Cathy, Carol, Craig, Carrie, Susie, Susan, Sandra, Sara, Eric, Jeffrey, Daniel, Joseph and David; and many grandnieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Joanne and her husband, Roger Thompson.
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Millicent Irons, 74

May 15, 2001

Millicent A. Irons, 74, of Northwood, died on Monday, May 7, 2001, at her home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 11, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer of the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Millicent A. Irons, was born in Northwood, Iowa, on May 21, 1926, to Louis and Burnette (Stoen) Beach. She attended school and graduated from the Northwood High School. She operated Mil-Anne Beauty Shop in Northwood for eight years. She worked at Fleetguard in Lake Mills for 15 years after which she retired. Millicent loved her animals, especially her Bostons.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Walton.

Survivors include her son, Steve of Northwood; daughter, Susan Battleson of Minnesota; and four grandchildren.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dr. Robert D. Brainerd

May 15, 2001

Dr. Robert D. Brainerd, 72, of Lake Mills, died on Thursday, May 10, 2001, at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 14, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Graveside services were in the North Lawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge. Military rites were performed by the Lake Mills Ott/Chose Post #235.

Robert Donald Brainerd, was born on June 22, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was adopted by Harold E. and Helen Ida (Weiss) Brainerd of Fort Dodge. He was confirmed at the age of 14 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. He graduated from the Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1948. He then attended the State University of Iowa and graduated in 1952 with a BA Degree in Pre-Med.

On June 10, 1951, he married Constance Maxine Douglas in Fort Dodge. In 1952 he entered the United States Army as a rifleman during the Korean Campaign. He then returned to Fort Dodge and enrolled in the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines. After graduation there, he began private practice in Luverne, Iowa until 1967, when he re-entered the Army and was assigned to the Medical Corps. His 22nd MASH unit was sent to Vietnam and became the U.S. Army's farthest forward MASH unit.

In the fall of 1969 he entered into a partnership with S. M. Haugland, M.D. of Lake Mills. This was the first unrelated MD/DO partnership in the state of Iowa. The partnership flourished until it was dissolved in December of 1974. He continued to practice in Lake Mills with the Albert Lea Regional Medical Group until retirement.

Dr. Brainerd had a lifelong appreciation of the horse.

He was active in the following organizations, the Lake Mills Chamber of Commerce, Lake Mills Development Corporation, Lake Mills Health Officer 1974-1992, Winnebago County Deputy Medical Examiner 1969-1992, Winnebago County Advisory Committee 1974-1992, Winnebago Board of Health 1972-1992 and was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. In the spring of 1997, he received the Iowa Osteopathic Society Lifetime Achievement Award.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Brainerd of Lake Mills; four children, Robert Brainerd, Jr. of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Heather Ingebretson of Lake Mills, Barrett Brainerd and his wife, Marilyn of Mason City and Karen Stensrude of Lake Mills; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother-in-law, Richard Douglas and his wife, Arlene of Ottumwa, Iowa; one aunt, "Sox" Carlson of Otho, Iowa; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Burnell L. Lokken

May 15, 2001

Burnell L. Lokken, 76, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died on Thursday, May 10, 2001, at the Albert Lea Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 14, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. Doug Smither officiated. Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea.

Burnell was born on June 20, 1924 in Northwood, to Jens and Clara (Nelson) Lokken. He was baptized and confirmed at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church and graduated form the Northwood High School in 1942. On April 13, 1946, he married Phyllis Sorenson. They made their home in Albert Lea where he became a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

For many years he was a route salesman for the Albert Lea Co-op Creamery. In 1967 he became owner/operator of Lokken Standard and later on custodian for the Independent School District 241 until he retired in 1989. After his retirement he resumed bus driving for several years-having had three generations of students over the years. He was always actively involved in the Calvary Baptist Church.

Burnell enjoyed doing yard work, woodworking, refinishing and restoring old furniture.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Lokken of Albert Lea; four children, Richard Lokken and his wife, Renee of Burnsville, Minnesota, Barry Lokken and his wife, Cindy of Lompoc, California, Ross Lokken and his wife, Vicki of Goleta, California and Lori Stager of Pierre, South Dakota; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Jenks of Lowry, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Beth Ann Lokken; and brother-in-law, Scott Jenks.
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Mildred Sorbo

May 15, 2001

Mildred Sorbo (Mrs. Gilman), died on Sunday, May 13, 2001, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, on Saturday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastors Steve Smith and Al Stoa officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-7:00 p.m., on Friday, May 18, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Mrs. Sorbo, the former Mildred Willand, was born on July 12, 1910 in Worth County, the daughter of Wilhelm and Clara (Calgaard) Willand. On June 30, 1934, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Mildred was united in marriage to Gilman Sorbo of rural Emmons.

Their early married years were spent in rural Manly and rural Northwood, however their permanent home was made in the rural Silver Lake area, Northwood. Finally, Mildred and Gilman moved to the Maple Court Apartments, where Mildred enjoyed her last seven years.

Mildred was an active member of the Silver Lake Parish until the time of her death. She was an avid gardener, an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed cooking, baking, crossword puzzles and playing cards. For many years Mildred was employed at the St. Johns Lutheran Retirement Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

She possessed a great zest for life, and thoroughly enjoyed the company of her family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy. She cherished precious time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.

She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Klapperich and her husband, Norman of Stacyville; three grandchildren, Nicole Klapperich of Kansas City, Missouri, Ryan Klapperich and his wife, Bridget of Wichita, Kansas and Michael Klapperich, a student at ISU, Ames, Iowa; one great-grandson, Colin Klapperich of Wichita, Kansas; three sisters, Opal Solomonson and her husband, John of Lake Mills, Esther Bodde of Hampton and Myrtle Tapps of Mason City; one brother, Clarence Willand and his wife, Fern of Joice; five sister-in-laws, Ellnora Willand of Northwood, Carol Willand of Joice, Dorothy Towne and her husband, Earl of Emmons, Minnesota and Nina Sorbo of Estherville.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband; an infant son; three brothers, Walter Willand of Northwood and Orin and Stanley Willand of Joice; four brothers-in-law, Hio Bodde, Ray Tapps, Ervin Hovland, Ellard Sorbo and Malmin Anderson; and one sister-in-law, Anna Anderson.
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Anna M. Dorsey

May 22, 2001

Anna M. Dorsey, 81, of Kensett, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 19, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, with Father Thomas McAndrew officiating.

Anna Marie Dorsey, was born on November 27, 1919 at Swaledale, Iowa, the daughter of James and Kathryn (Dunn) Dorsey. She attended and graduated from the Swaledale High School in 1933. She went on to attend Hamilton College in Mason City.

Anna worked as a secretary for Attorney Arnie Dunn in Mason City shortly after college, and in August 1943, she enlisted in the United States Army. Anna was a staff sergeant in the Army during World War II. During the war, she served in New Guinea, and she was awarded the Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. In 1945, Anna was honorably discharged from active service in the military.

Soon after, Anna began working as a secretary in Knoxville, Iowa, then she moved to Los Angeles, California, where she was a medical secretary for a number of years. Most recently, Anna served as an administrative assistant for the City of Vernon, California. After retirement in 1981, Anna moved back to North Iowa where she spent much time enjoying the outdoors. She loved flowers, gardening, and bird watching, along with being an avid reader. Anna was also a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Marilyn Dorsey of Kensett; one niece, Melly Dorsey of Kensett; three nephews, James "Joe" Dorsey of Manly, Leo Dorsey and his wife, Kelli of Northwood and Shawn Dorsey and his wife, Cheryl of Shreveport, Louisiana; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James "Mike" Dorsey; and one brother, James Dorsey.
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Herbert Hagen

May 22, 2001

Herbert Ernest Hagen, 79, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 18, at the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Rev. Gary Johnson and Rev. James Cherry officiating. Burial was in the Sion Lutheran Cemetery.

Herbert was born on July 16, 1921 in rural Kensett, Iowa, the son of Lauritz and Henneritta (Bergan) Hagen. He was baptized at the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, and confirmed at the Bethany Lutheran Church, LeRoy, Minnesota. He attended schools in Worth County and LeRoy, Minnesota.

Herbert worked on farms until he was called into the U.S. Army in December of 1942. On April 16, 1946, he was discharged from the Army and was assigned to the Reserves. In August 1950 (Korean War) he was called back and was assigned to the Army Air Force for one year.

For several years he worked for the Cool Springs Canning Co. in Lake Mills.

Herbert married Bonnie Floy on March 27, 1956, adopting her two daughters, Peggy and Margaret. Later, Dawn and Ruth were born to complete the family. They lived on the same farm for 42 years. Herbert worked part-time at the American Crystal Sugar Beet Co. for 15 years. He then continued working for neighbors and relatives until he retired. On June 1, 1998, they moved to their home in Northwood. After surgery, July 29, 1999, he was moved to the Lutheran Retirement Home.

He enjoyed taking part in many activities especially music, poetry class and ceramic painting. He looked forward to the day when the Men's Club met for Bible study, donuts and fellowship. Herbert was a faithful member of the Sion Lutheran Church and had served on the church council. He was a member of the American Legion, Lake Mills, for 53 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Hagen of Northwood; daughters, Dawn Millard and her husband, Daniel of Fertile, Ruth Hagen of Lake Mills, Peggy Altringer and her husband, Michael of Carver, Minnesota and Margaret Harris and her husband, Jack of Slater, Iowa; five grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence Hagen and his wife, Seydell of Thornton, Iowa and Richard Hagen and his wife, Judy of Albert Lea, Minnesota; several nieces and nephews; and great-uncle, Carl Hagen of Lake Mills.

The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy Larson

May 22, 2001

Dorothy L. Larson, 90, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 19, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, with the Rev. Kathy Larson officiating. Burial was in the Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Carpenter.

Dorothy was born on January 1, 1911, to Earnest and Thea (Hermanson) Collins in Deer Creek Township, Worth County, Iowa. She was baptized in March 1911 at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church by the Rev. M. E. Waldeland. When she was six months old they moved to a homestead near Devon, Montana. They lived there for seven years, moving back to Northwood for one year, then moving to a farm on the state line, north of Meltonville.

She attended school in Otranto and graduated from high school with honors in 1929. Her classmates remain very dear to her. She was confirmed in 1926 by the Rev. O. M. Langehough in the Lutheran Church, Lyle, Minnesota. She was married on February 5, 1930, to Leonard R. Larson at her parents home by the Rev. A. C. Korsrud, pastor of their London, Minnesota Church.

They farmed on the A. Z. VanCamp farm for eight years, then moved to Carpenter. She was active in her husband's Phillip's 66 Oil Business and custom truck box building. She was city clerk of Carpenter for 34 years and active in other community organizations. In 1982 and again in 1995, she received merit awards from the Community Club for her dedicated contributions. She was a charter member of the Friendship Club and a faithful member of the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter.

Survivors include her son, Roger and wife, Beverly of Swaledale; daughter, Caroly and husband, Dennis Davis of Kensett; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard; her only sister, Amy Kruse; one granddaughter, Marsha Larson; and one grandson, Daniel Davis.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Glenn Rye

May 22, 2001

C. Glenn Rye, 88, of Sun City West, Arizona, who grew up in Northwood, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, after a short illness but several years of health problems.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 18, at the Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City. Interment was in the family plot, next to his parents and brother, in Northwood, Iowa.

Charles Glenn Orlando Rye, was born on March 13, 1913 in Hanlontown, the eldest child of Arne O. Rye and Clara Benson Rye. He spent his formative years in Northwood, where he graduated from high school in 1931. Since that year was one in which the nation was mired in the Depression, Glenn worked as a bookkeeper in a Northwood bank for a year to raise the money for college. He then attended the St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, for a year before transferring to the State University of Iowa, where he graduated "With High Distinction" with a B.S. Degree in Commerce in 1936.

Following college, he worked for a year at a bank in Des Moines before becoming a bank examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. World War II interrupted that employment. During the war, Glenn served as an officer with the U.S Navy, stationed in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of Lieutenant, Senior Grade.

He married Shirley Jean Frye in Albion, Michigan, on May 18, 1941. Friday would have been their 60th wedding anniversary.

After the war, Glenn and Shirley, along with their growing family, lived in Waterloo and Northwood, where he resumed the "on the road" life of a federal bank examiner. They later moved to Des Moines when he became Executive Vice President of the First Federal State Bank. In 1952, he joined the First Bank Corporation, which sent him to Billings, Montana, as Vice President of the Midland National Bank (now US Bank).

In Billings, Glenn also served as President of the YMCA, President of the Community Chest (the forerunner of today's United Way), and as a member of the governing body of the First Presbyterian Church. He was also Montana's representative to the national board of the American Cancer Society.

Transferring to Duluth in 1962, Glenn served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northern City National Bank (now also US Bank). He served as President of both the Duluth YMCA and St. Luke's Hospital, and was honored as "Boss of the Year" by the Duluth Jaycees. He was a member of the Northland Country Club.

Glenn retired in 1978. He and Shirley moved to Sun City, Arizona, where he served as President of the Sun Health Foundation and was a member of the Faith Presbyterian Church. He remained active and happy with volunteer work, a busy social schedule and lots of golf.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Sun City West, Arizona; a son, David (Gay Ann) Rye of Billings; two daughters, Janet (Gerald) Fleetwood of LaGrange, Illinois and Cynthia (Stephen) Snyder of Minneapolis; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a younger brother, Arthur Rye.
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Marie Hildman

May 22, 2001

Marie Barbara Hildman, 70, of Mason City, died on Friday, May 25, 2001, at her home.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 30, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, with Reverend Thomas McAndrew officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wesley, Iowa. Friends may call from 5-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, with a public Scripture/Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly.

Marie Barbara Hildman, was born on May 7, 1931 in Duncan, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Barbara (Busta) Hadacek. She attended and received her education in the rural country schools near Duncan, graduating from the Garner High School in 1949. After completing her schooling she worked for a lawyer in Forest City. She was united in marriage to Donald Hildman on October 8, 1960 in Duncan.

Marie worked as a mortgage clerk for 35 years at the First National Bank (Norwest) in Mason City, until her retirement in 1987. After her retirement from First National Bank she worked as a mortgage clerk for Aapple Mortgage in Mason City for several years, and as a clerk for summer delivery of the U.S. West phone books for 4 years.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, baking, collecting cookbooks, entering crocheting and baking contests in the fair, gardening, and bird watching, but her great love and enjoyment was her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

She was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Plymouth, St. Michael's Catholic Church Guild and was also a member of Credit Women's International.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Donald Hildman of Mason City; two daughters, Jean Hildman of Mason City and Ann Lampe and her husband, Douglas of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Marcus and Allison Lampe, both of Waterloo; two sisters, Cecilia O'Day and her husband, Jim of Port Richey, Florida and Rita Dukeshier of Ormond Beach, Florida; a brother, Francis Hadacek and his wife, Luann of Mason City; several nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister who died in infancy; and three brothers, Leo, Donald and Cletus Hadacek.
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Annamae Martin

June 5, 2001

Annamae McBrearty Martin, 95, of Northwood, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 2, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment was in the South Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Annamae was born on October 28, 1905 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Roy and Anna (Engen) McBrearty. Her mother died when she was 18 days old and her grandparents, Chris and Christine Engen raised her. Annamae attended Albert Lea schools and she enjoyed reminiscing about her childhood with her friends and family in Albert Lea.

Annamae married John Martin on March 14, 1924, at the Trinity Lutheran Church Parsonage in Albert Lea. They were parents of three children, Donald, James, and Anita. They made their home in Gordonsville, Woolstock, Albert Lea, and finally Northwood. Annamae worked at her uncle's grocery store as a teenager and was employed at Bowen's Food Store. She then worked for 25 years at Fallgatter's Market in Northwood. She cherished the friendships of many customers throughout the years.

Her favorite pastime was reading and she kept track of people near and far. She delighted in the visits of many people, both young and old. Annamae and John moved to the Lutheran Retirement Home in February 1992 and then John died in 1996.

Annamae is survived by her daughter, Anita Monus and her husband, Vic of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; two daughters-in-law, Nan Martin of Northwood and Rita Martin of Urbandale; eight grandchildren, Nancy and Gary Hengesteg of Northwood, Dan and Sandi Martin and Ron Martin, all of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mike Martin of Ames, Arne and Calli (Martin) Peterson and Tony and Denise Martin, all of Des Moines, Gregg and Kathy (Monus) Soady of West Richland, Washington and Mark and April Monus of Calgary; great-grandchildren, Randy and Kim Hengesteg of Northwood, Sonja Hengesteg of Minneapolis, Benji, Angie, and Ryan Martin of Fort Collins, Colorado, Danielle Martin of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Amber and Katie Soady of Washington, Kyle, Brandon, and Jared Monus of Calgary, Bill and Jennifer (Martin) Grandstaff of Conger, Minnesota, Joshua and Sunny Martin of Ames, Cassie and Renae Peterson and Jessica, Matthew, and Stephanie Martin, all of Des Moines; five great-great-grandchildren, Scott Hengesteg, Alexis and Austin Grandstaff, Meadow Martin and Tason Conner; and several nieces and nephews.

Annamae was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sons, Don Martin in 1975 and Jim Martin in 1977.
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