LaVerne "Bud" Eugene Kirchgatter

August 6, 2002

LaVerne "Bud" Eugene Kirchgatter, 77, of Mason City, formerly of Plymouth, died on Saturday, August 3, 2002, at the USA Health Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Old Stone United Methodist Church in Rock Falls, with Rev. Lisa Locoh officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth, with military flag presentation and taps by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

LaVerne "Bud" Eugene Kirchgatter, was born on January 31, 1925 in Mitchell County, Iowa, near St. Ansgar, the son of Albert and Selma (Grap) Kirchgatter. He was baptized in the German Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar and reaffirmed his faith in the Lutheran Church in Osage. He attended and received his education in the Carpenter Community School. He was inducted into the U.S. Army serving overseas in the European Theater during World War II. After his honorable discharge he moved to Mason City and married Marilyn Aase on February 14, 1942 in Northwood. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1992. "Bud" drove for State Brand Creamery in Mason City for several years and also worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation. After his retirement he drove a grain truck for Jerry Fritz.

He enjoyed fishing, and gardening, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is a son, Steve Kirchgatter and his wife, Becky of Nora Springs; a daughter, Sue Paulson and her husband, Dennis of Rock Falls; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Ruth Brown of Waterloo and Doris Hanson of Northwood; one brother, Lloyd Kirchgatter of Tracy, California; as well as many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and many friends.

Besides his wife, Marilyn; he was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Melbourne Kirchgatter; and a sister, Alice Smith.
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Ralph E. Davey

August 6, 2002

Ralph E. Davey, 82, of Manly, died on Saturday, August 3, 2002, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, with Rev. David Kucera officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Manly.

Ralph E. Davey, was born on October 8, 1919 in Clarion, the son of Frank and Eleanora (Bednar) Davey. He attended and received his education in the Manly School System, graduating from the Manly High School in 1938. After completing his schooling he began working at the Kraus Department Store in Manly and also worked for the A & P Grocery Store in Mason City. He married Ann Barnish on October 24, 1940 in Northwood. After their marriage they moved to Waterloo in 1942, where Ralph worked for the Montgomery Ward Store and he also worked for Rath Meat Packing Company before moving back to Manly, where he worked as a conductor for the Rock Island Railroad for 39 years before his retirement in 1979. After his retirement he worked for Pinkerton Security in Mason City for several years.

He enjoyed gardening, picking raspberries, fishing, hunting, playing cards with the senior citizens in Plymouth, and was an avid Hawkeye football and basketball fan, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, Plymouth Senior Citizens, was the Secretary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and a UTU Teamsters member.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ann Davey of Manly; two sons, Jim Davey and his wife, Melanie Stancil of Knightdale, North Carolina and Ralph Davey and his wife, Joan of Manly; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, William Davey and his wife, Corrine of Gadsden, Alabama; as well as other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sharon Davey who died in infancy; and a baby brother.
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David Gene Budach

August 13, 2002

David Gene Budach, 54, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2002, in New Richland, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 10, at the First Congregational Church in New Richland, with Rev. Charles Espe and Rev. Casey VanderBent officiating. Burial was in the St. Peter's Cemetery.

David was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on December 1, 1947, the son of Gene and Mildred (Melcher) Budach. He was a 1965 graduate of the Ellendale High School and attended two years at Mankato Technical College. On March 23, 1968, David married Cynthia Low at the East Freeborn Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. They are members of the First Congregational Church, where David was active in church activities and was presently serving as head Deacon.

David was President of the Budach Implement in New Richland. He was a member of the New Richland Lions Club, New Richland Sportsman Club and the Elks. He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. His family was very important to him and time spent with his grandchildren was special.

David is survived by his wife, Cynthia of New Richland; two children, Michael Budach and his wife, Lee Ann of Owatonna, Minnesota and Shari Hanson and her husband, Mark of New Richland; three grandchildren, Brock and Macy Hanson and Noah Budach; parents, Gene and Mildred Budach of New Richland; one brother, Gary Budach and his wife, Kris of New Richland; two sisters, Irene Krueger and her husband, Ralph of New Richland and Lynn Hagen and her husband, Steve of Ellendale; mother-in-law, Bernice Low of Albert Lea; two sisters-in-law: Janiece Quam of Emmons, Minnesota and Sandy Becker and her husband, Joe of Albert Lea; and nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Vale Low; and two brothers-in-law, Randy Knutson and Paul Quam.
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Anetta G. Groven

August 20, 2002

Anetta G. Groven, 88, of Visalia, California, formerly of Kensett, died on Saturday, August 10, 2002, at the TLC Senior Living Center in Visalia.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 17, 2002, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, with Selmer G. "Sam" Hernes officiating. Burial was in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Kensett. The family of Anetta G. Groven has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Elk Creek Lutheran Church in her memory.

Anetta G. Groven, was born on April 30, 1914 in Kensett, the daughter of Andrew and Thora Bratrud. She was raised and educated in Iowa. She was united in marriage to Albin Groven in 1930 in Kensett. After their marriage together they owned and operated a family farm in Minnesota. Anetta moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. In Colorado Springs, she was employed by the Broadmoor Hotel as a housekeeping supervisor for 26 years until her retirement in 1982. In 1997, she moved to Visalia to be with her daughter.

She was a member of the Indian Heights Nazarene Church in Colorado Springs.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Gerald Groven and his wife, Pati of Sun Lakes, Arizona, Arvin Groven and his wife, Marilyn of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alton Groven of Kensett, Donald Groven and his wife, Linda of St. Paul, Minnesota, Geneva Jennings and her husband, Sid of Lyons, Georgia and Darlene Haley and her husband, Roger of Visalia, California; a sister, Gena Tageson of Mason City; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.
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Dr. Stilaf Anderson

August 20, 2002

Dr. Stilaf Anderson, 86, of Northwood, died on Saturday, August 17, 2002, at his home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Stilaf Anderson, was born on June 5, 1916 in Holt, Minnesota, to Alfred and Helen (Borsheim) Anderson. He was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Aune Anderson of Northwood; two sons, Eric and his wife, Pat of Whiting, Iowa and their children, Nick and Signe; Carl Anderson of Anchor Point, Alaska; two daughters, Lonna Jensen and her husband, Dr. Cliff of Whitewood, South Dakota and their children, Kira Wages and her husband and Katrina Jensen and her daughter, Georgia; Ruth Anderson-Hills and her husband, Edward of Anchorage, Alaska and his children, Amy and Justin Hills.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Laura Suzanne Lanstrum

August 20, 2002

Laura Suzanne Lanstrum, 79, of Northwood, died on Sunday, August 18, 2002, at her home in Northwood.

Memorial services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, at 1:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Memorials may be directed to the Northwood Public Library, Northwood.

Laura was born on November 3, 1922 in Northwood, to Claude and Hazel (Buchanan) McQuatters. She served her country in the U.S. Navy. Laura married Eldon Lanstrum on December 5, 1941, at the Little Brown Church. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Northwood for many years.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother.

Survivors include two sons, Alexander Lanstrum of Little Elm, Texas and Terrance Lanstrum of Boone, Iowa; one brother, James McQuatters of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one sister, Ruth Shirley Drury of Northwood; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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Waldemar "Wally" F. Anderson

August 27 2002

Waldemar "Wally" F. Anderson, 79, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at the Albert Lea Medical Center, Albert Lea.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Rev. John Henriksen officiated and burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

He was born in Worth County, Iowa on August 10, 1923, the son of Bert and Matilda (Erickson) Anderson. He attended country school near Lake Mills. Before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, Wally served with the CCC (Citizens Conservation Corps). On July 31, 1949, Wally married Lorna Flo in Roundup, Montana. They were members of the Grace Lutheran Church where Wally had been active as an usher and money counter. He worked as a truck driver and as custodian at the Halvorson School Dist. #241.

Wally was a member of the Albert Lea American Legion and the VFW.

Survivors include his wife, Lorna of Albert Lea; sister, Elnora Willand of Northwood; brothers and sisters-in-law, Arlo (Hilma) Flo of Bricelyn, Ronald Flo of Kensett, Mavis (Marlin) Flo of Albert Lea, Glorian Kennedy of Albert Lea, Harry (JoAnn) Green of Albert Lea, Donna Arneson of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dale (Barbara) Flo of LeSueur, Norma Anderson of Lake Mills, Martha Anderson of Albert Lea and Hazel Anderson of Hollandale; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Art, Malman, Bill and Adrian Anderson; and one sister, Rosciela Hagenson.
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Laura M. Buechele

August 27, 2002

Laura M. Buechele, 92, of Grafton, died on Friday, August 23, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 27, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Interment was in the Grafton Cemetery.

Laura was born on April 11, 1910 in Grafton, Iowa, to Edmund and Emilie (Erdman) Schmidt. Rev. John Landdeck baptized her on May 6, 1920 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. Rev. Carl Landdeck confirmed her in her faith on April 13, 1924 at Emmanuel Lutheran. Laura graduated from the Osage High School in 1928. She worked for one year at the Christian Brothers Store in Grafton and taught school for four years in a country school.

On October 15, 1933, she married to Alvin Buechele, who preceded her in death on January 18, 1970. They were blessed with two daughters, Ruth Anderson and Marie Blom. She was an active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Grafton all her life.

She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Harvey and Ruth Anderson of Plano Texas and Paul and Marie Blom of Spring, Texas; five grandchildren, including Joel Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Nicole Anderson, Sara (Blom) Slaughter and Nathan Blom; as well as six great-grandchildren.
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Mary (Allison) Foss

September 3, 2002

Mary (Allison) Foss, 66, of West Des Moines, and a native of Northwood, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2002, of cancer.

The Dunst Funeral Home of West Des Moines was in charge of the arrangements and no public funeral services are planned.

Mary Allison, was born on July 4, 1936, the daughter of Dr. M. P. and Sue Allison of Northwood. She graduated from the Northwood High School in 1954 and Grinnell College in 1958. She was employed by the Veterans Administration in Washington, D.C. until 1965 when she married Larry Foss of Northwood at her home that year. She then was employed by the Veterans Administration in Des Moines for several years.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Foss of West Des Moines; daughter, Elizabeth Sue Foss of Webster City; mother, Sue Allison of Northwood; and brother, Dr. James Allison, Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her four grandparents; her father; and a sister-in-law.

The family requests memorials to be directed to the American Cancer Society, the Des Moines Botanical Center or the Ackworth Garden Club, Ackworth, Iowa.
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Roy Spence Thorvilson

September 3, 2002

Roy Spence Thorvilson, 80, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Friday morning, August 30, 2002, at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 4, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Leland, with Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills. Burial will take place in the Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery in rural Leland, Iowa.

Roy Spencer Thorvilson, was born on his parent's farm near Lake Mills, on August 18, 1922. His parents were T.A. and Andrea (Tweeten) Thorvilson. Roy was an active, life-long member of the Winnebago Lutheran Church. He graduated from the Lake Mills High School. On March 27, 1971, Roy was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Alex. Virginia passed away in 1988. His farm and farming was his life and he loved it.

Roy is survived by one step-son, Duffy and his wife, Bonnie Gangsei of Allison, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Charlene Gangsei of Lake Mills; six grandchildren, Connie and her husband, David Ayers, Tanya and her husband, Martin Reeser, Leah and her husband, Jason Lewis, Mindy Gangsei, Sheila and her husband, Neeny Malekia and Jeffrey and his wife, Barb Gangsei; six great-grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; four brothers; three sisters; and step-son, Lon Gangsei.
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