Walter A. Kruger

November 5, 2002

Walter A. Kruger, 78, of Northwood, formerly of rural Manly, died on Saturday, November 2, 2002, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 6, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, with Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. A graveside service was held the same day in the Grafton Cemetery, where military honors were conducted by the Tabbert-Hollatz American Legion Post #616.

Walt was born on January 24, 1924, on his family farm outside of Manly, a son of Alvin and Esther (Walk) Kruger. He was baptized at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton and affirmed his faith through confirmation at the English Lutheran Church, Manly. Walt graduated from the Plymouth High School in 1942 and then went to work on the family farm. He served in the United States Marines from April 1945 until August 1946 during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he returned home to again work on the family farm. Walt married Juanita Nagel on August 2, 1952, at the First Christian Church in Mason City. They moved on to the home farm and lived and worked there until November 2001. Walt was a lifelong farmer who began farming with his parents, and then continued with his brothers and finally, his sons.

He was an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, serving on the church council and teaching Sunday School for nearly 40 years. Walt was also a 50-year member of the Tabbert-Hollatz American Legion Post #616 of Grafton, was a Grafton Township Board Member and served on the Grafton Co-op Board. He enjoyed gardening and restoring antique tractors.

Walt is survived by his wife, Juanita Kruger of Northwood; two sons and their spouses, Dennis and Kathy Kruger of rural Manly and Keith and Julie Kruger of rural Kensett; six grandchildren, Erin (Kruger) Stewart and her husband, Nathan of Waukee, Iowa, Jennifer Kruger of St. Paul, Minnesota, Justin Kruger of rural Manly, Eric Kruger and his wife, Alissa of rural Grafton and Matthew and Gregory Kruger, both of rural Kensett; and one great-grandson, Quinlan Stewart; four brothers, Rev. Harold Kruger and his wife, Jacqueline of Genesco, New York, Edward Kruger and his wife, Maxine of Grafton, Rev. Robert Kruger of Rock Island, Illinois and Allen Kruger and Shirley of Bolivar, Missouri; six sisters, Myrtle Davis and her husband, James of Mason City, Gladys Grant of Osage, Dora Runyon and her husband, David of Council Bluffs, Ruth Erdmann and her husband, Philip and Clarice Wilde and her husband, Robert, all of Osage and Deanna Sande and her husband, Gary of St Paul, Minnesota; one sister-in-law, Rose Marie Kruger of Northwood; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Eugene Kruger; an infant brother, Richard Kruger; his parents; and a brother, Harvey Kruger.
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Jonathan Julian Wallace Bergo

November 5, 2002

Jonathan Julian Wallace Bergo, 23, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Saturday, November 2, 2002, as the result of an automobile accident on his way to his new home at the farm.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Rev. Thomas Hagen and Rev. Al Stoa officiating. Burial was in the Sion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

Jonathan "God's Gracious Gift" Julian Wallace Bergo, beloved son of Dennis and Susan Renee (Yoho) Bergo, was born on January 31, 1979 in Mason City, Iowa. He was baptized on February 18, 1979 at the Sion Lutheran Church by Rev. I.B. Sorenson. He was confirmed on March 27, 1994 at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church by Rev. Al Stoa. Jonathan attended the Northwood-Kensett School until 1992 and graduated from the Lake Mills High School on May 31, 1998. He was inducted in the United States Army in June 1998 and served his country until July 2001.

Jonathan loved life. He was adored by his family. He enjoyed working on old tractors, trucks and gas engines with his Dad. He had many hobbies and interests which included: hunting and fishing, playing guitar, riding his motorcycle and being involved in 4-H.

Jonathan will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him and will always be remembered with love. Jonathan chose to be an organ donor.

Left to cherish his memory are is parents, Dennis and Susan Renee Bergo of Lake Mills, Iowa; sisters, Andrea and husband, Earl Thorton of Chandler, Arizona and Jennifer and husband, Jason Chose of Ventura, Iowa; step-grandmother, Alica Bergo of Northwood; "Special Grandma" Grace Luella Thompson of Albert Lea, Minnesota; aunts and uncles, Carl and Barb Paulson of Emmons, Minnesota, Alan and Judy Rohne of Glenville, Minnesota, Bruce Bergo of Poway, California, Wallace and Pat Yoho of Des Moines, DeVon and Mary Etta Yoho of Muncie, Indiana; cousins, Scott Paulson and family, Beth and David Benson and family, Matthew Rohne, Mickey and Greg Severtson and family, David and Melissa Yoho, Shawn and Heather Yoho and family, Andrea and Gary Agness and family, Lance and Connie Yoho and family, Rachel and Jeff Blacker. His life was blessed by his godparents, Bruce Bergo, Ron and Esther Halvorson and Gary and Nancy Hengesteg; "Special Friend" Kim Burt of Belmond, Iowa; along with several other relatives and friends.

Jonathan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orvin and Mildred Bergo, Wallace and Evelyn Yoho; and one uncle, David Yoho.
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Edna Hendrickson

November 5, 2002

Edna Hendrickson, 95, died on Sunday, November 3, 2002, at the Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with Pastor Dave Schwechel officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery.

Edna Emma Jane Olson, was born on October 24, 1907 in Franklin County, Iowa, to Julius and Emma Olson. She grew up in rural Hampton and attended the Hampton Public Schools. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sheffield. She married Purl Hendrickson on October 9, 1952, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Mason City until moving to the Sunrise Homes in Sheffield in 1975. Purl preceded her in death on May 9, 1984. She entered the Sheffield Care Center in September of 2001.

Survivors include her niece, Shirley and Merlin Plagge of Sheffield and their children, Cheryl Plagge of Mason City, Deb and Jim Atkinson of Sheffield, Kay and Ron Eavenson of Houston, Texas and Don and Nancy Plagge of Sheffield; and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Purl; her parents; and her brother, Milford Olson.
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Arlene Hopperstad

November 12, 2002

Arlene Hopperstad, 83, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at the HCR-Manor Care Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 8, at the First Lutheran Church, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Arlene J. Hopperstad, the daughter of Carl and Inga (Peterson) Hopperstad was born on January 22, 1919 at Reeder, North Dakota and was baptized at the Slim Butte Lutheran Church in South Dakota. At the age of one-year she and her parents moved to her grandfather's P.O. Peterson farm in Brookfield Township, rural Northwood. She was a member of the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, where she reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation. She attended the Brookfield Township School and graduated from the Kensett High School in 1937. Arlene also attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa. In 1959, she and her parents moved to Northwood where she was a member of the First Lutheran Church. She was employed by Mortenson's Produce and Carroll George Inc., both in Northwood.

Arlene made two trips to Vik, Norway to visit with cousins. In 1996, she moved to her cousin June Brown's daughters home Kathleen and Ron Fulton in Brandon, Iowa. June Brown made her home with the Peterson and Hopperstad family.

She enjoyed reading, crocheting, walking, and playing the piano. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and was a former member of the Elk Creek Norwegian Girls Chorus.

Left to cherish her memory is many cousins and friends.

Her parents preceded her in death.
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Agnes T. Douglas

November 12, 2002

Agnes T. Douglas, 96, of Kensett, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Kensett, with Pastor Selmer G. Hernes officiating. Burial was in the Elk Creek Cemetery rural Kensett.

Agnes was born on June 10, 1906, to Ole and Anna (Heimdal) Haugo at Lake Mills, Iowa. She attended school there and graduated from the Lake Mills High School. She went on to get her teaching certificate at Waldorf College and then taught in rural schools around Lake Mills. Agnes moved to Detroit, Michigan and went to cosmetology school.

While living in Detroit she met Charles Hilton Douglas and they were married on March 24, 1933 in Detroit. They moved to a farm near Ypsilanti, Michigan and lived there until 1949, when they bought a farm near Kensett, Iowa and lived there the rest of their lives.

Agnes was a lifelong member of the Elk Creek Lutheran Church.

Agnes is survived by one son, William C. "Bill" Douglas and his wife, Debbie of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren; two sisters, Rachel Brunsvold and her husband, Eldren of Kensett and Amanda Thoe and her husband, Bob of Magalia, California; and one brother, Walter Haugo and his wife, Mary Jo of Litchfield, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Hilton Douglas; three sisters, Amanda Haugo, Ruth Vail and Thora (Harmon) Larson; and three brothers, Ted Haugo, Torg Haugo and Harold Haugo.
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Byron Dean Smeby

November 26, 2002

Byron Dean Smeby, 62, of Rockwell, died on Friday, November 8, 2002, after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell, with Rev. Bruce Wittern officiating. Burial was in the Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown.

Byron Dean Smeby, was born on June 25, 1940 on the Smeby family farm, north of Hanlontown. He was the son of John O. and Olga (Sorensen) Smeby. He attended rural country schools near Hanlontown, graduating from the Hanlontown High School in 1959. He married Linda Davis on June 9, 1963, at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake and was blessed with three loving sons. Byron loved farming all his life. He began farming in 1968 until the present, in the Klemme and Rockwell areas. He especially enjoyed his Black Angus cow/calf herd and having John Deere equipment for his farming operations. His love of the land and farming has been handed down to his sons who will continue in their fathers legacy for many generations to come.

Byron loved the land and farming, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

He was a former member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, in Klemme and presently a member of the United Methodist Church in Swaledale.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda Smeby of Rockwell; three sons, Terry Smeby and his wife, Janie and their boys, Jordan and Collin of Mason City, Todd Smeby and his wife, Tracy and their girls, Ashley and Brielle of Klemme and Troy Smeby of Rockwell and Katie Pederson of Swaledale; four brothers, Jr. Smeby and his wife, Ruth of Mason City, Royden Smeby and his wife, Verna of Joice, Wally Smeby of Mason City and Glenn Smeby and his wife, Janet of Mason City; a sister, Viola Jurasek and her husband, Jerry of Mason City; his father-in-law, Oscar Davis of Clear Lake; six aunts and uncles; 21 nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother, Olga in 1967; his father, John in 1982; a sister-in-law, Janice Smeby in 1998; and one niece and one nephew.
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Helen Neumann Braegelmann

November 12, 2002

Helen Neumann Braegelmann, 82, of Northwood, died on Sunday, November 10, 2002, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Alan Stoa and Monsignor Slepicka officiating. Burial will be in the East Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rock Dell, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood and on Friday one hour prior to the services at the church.

Helen was born on March 11, 1920 in Mitchell, Iowa. She was the daughter of Carl and Emma (Koschmeder) Neumann. Helen attended schools in Mitchell County until moving to Northwood in January 1937, where she graduated as Valedictorian. Upon graduating she worked as a waitress for a time, then worked for Farm Bureau, later at Dr. Olson's office and then for the Bell Telephone Company. Helen married Richard "Shorty" Braegelmann on April 28, 1957.

Helen's hobbies include reading, writing poetry, fishing, boating and singing. She liked to walk in the woods and being around lakes where she rode on many different types of boats. She did deep sea fishing several times in the Gulf of Mexico. Helen liked to travel by car, train, bus and airplane. She covered the area from the Pacific Ocean to the Great Lakes and down to the Gulf of Mexico. Helen spent several winters in the southern states and Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Caroline Kleinwort and her husband, Earl; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Palmer.

Helen is survived by her husband, Richard "Shorty" Braegelmann; niece, Donna Vrieze and husband, Avery of Spring Valley, Minnesota; Fernie Kleinwort and wife, Connie of Fargo, North Dakota, Quentin Kleinwort and wife, Marian of Dodge Center, Minnesota, Dennis Kleinwort and wife, Betsy of Byron, Minnesota and Gary Palmer and wife, Sara of Florida; sister, Gladys Palmer of Florida.
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Leona Marguerite Kenison

November 19, 2002

Leona Marguerite Kenison, 76, of Northwood, died on Monday, November 11, 2002, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer and Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Leona Marguerite Kenison, was born on January 16, 1926 in Northwood, the daughter of Clarence and Julia (Tue) Severson. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in the Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood. She attended and received her education in the Northwood Community School System, graduating from the Northwood High School in 1944. Leona also attended and received her teaching certificate from a teachers college in Cedar Falls. She married Keith Matthew Kenison on April 1, 1945, at the Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2000. After their marriage Leona taught for a short time in a rural country school near Northwood. Leona also was a cook at the Paramount Restaurant, Midway Café, both in Northwood, Northwood Country Club and for many years was the school lunch cook for the Northwood Community Schools and most recently was employed at Sue's Corner Post Restaurant in Northwood, until her death.

She enjoyed embroidering, cooking, was very active in two church circles and the Golden Tones Choir at First Lutheran Church in Northwood, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and many friends.

Leona's church was very important to her and had served on many church groups within the church and also was a former church council member, and a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, and was also active in a TOPS group for several years in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Aljean Smith and her husband, Lloyd of Montrose, Iowa, Linda Lindsay and her husband, Gary of Marion, Iowa, Larry Kenison and his wife, Liz of Northwood and Brian Kenison and his wife, Connie of Kensett; nine grandchildren, Todd Smith and his wife, Diane of West Point, Iowa, Darin Smith of Bloomington, Illinois, Julie Teberg and her husband, Jon of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Nathan Lindsay of Iowa City, Kris Kenison of Winona, Minnesota, Jordan Kenison of Kensett, Lindsey Kenison of Cedar Falls, Christine Carlson and special friend, Mark of Northwood and Nicole Cole and her husband, Michael of Grafton; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Snaadt of West Point, Iowa, Rochelle Carlson and Allyson Carlson, both of Northwood and Mitchell Cole of Grafton; a sister-in-law, Doris Steiger of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband, Keith; she was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Crystal Nelson; a brother, Leighton Severson; a nephew, Lee Severson; a niece, Catherine Meyer; and a brother-in-law, Glennis Steiger.
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Alton E. Davis

November 19, 2002

Alton E. Davis, 76, of Oakland, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, at the Faith Lutheran Church, London, Minnesota, with Pastor Rueben Unseth officiating. Interment was in the Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors were accorded by the Albert Lea Area Veterans Groups.

Alton was born on May 5, 1926, the son of Clyde and Corinne (Hendrickson) Davis in Freeborn County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church. Alton graduated from the Northwood High School in 1944. He farmed with the family until enlisting in the U.S. Army serving his country in Japan, from January 1946 to July 1947 as a Staff Sgt. and earning a Victory Medal and the Army Occupied Medal of Japan. He then returned home to farm again on the family farm. Alton married Arliss Hagen on November 26, 1950 in the First Lutheran Church, Glenville, Minnesota. They farmed together in rural Oakland and London, Minnesota. He and his wife raised purebred Duroc hogs.

He was the U.S. Postmaster in Oakland, receiving his 25-year pin upon retirement in 1988. They also enjoyed buying, selling and refinishing antiques for their Lane of Hearts Antique Shop. Alton raised and sold strawberries and vegetables at the local farmer's market. He helped organize and was the first President of the Faith Lutheran Church. He enjoyed taking his kids fishing, auctions, antiquing and visiting with special friends at the Austin McDonalds. He was in 4-H and showed at the Freeborn County Fair and later enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren show their animals. He was a 4-H Leader and received the third generation 4-H award.

Alton is survived by his five children, Cindy Davis of St. Paul, Minnesota, Vickie Kronlage and husband, Douglas of Charles City, Iowa, Gary Davis and wife, Carol of Oakland, Minnesota, Christy Streff and husband, Ken of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Craig Davis of Oakland, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; brothers, Emery Davis and wife, Clarice of Glenville, Minnesota and Laurell Davis and wife, Clarice of Glenville; sister, Yvonne Tews and husband, Leonard of Northwood; sisters-in-law, Margie Davis of Glenville and Joretta Jensen of Glenville; and brother-in-law, Ronald Carpenter of Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arliss; brother, Curtis Davis; and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Christianson and Sharon Carpenter.
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Delores Elaine Thompson

November 19, 2002

Delores Elaine Thompson, 78, of Toeterville, Iowa, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, with Rev. Dr. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Interment was in the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Toeterville.

Delores Elaine Thompson, was born on August 25, 1926, the daughter of Edwin and Mary Johnson Pike in Otranto Township. She was baptized at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. On November 10, 1946 she married M. Dean Thompson. To this union were born Mavis, Vickie, Geraldine and David.

Delores was a bookkeeper until her retirement, first at the Northwood Lumber Company and then at the Stacyville Lumber Company. Her interest included gardening, word puzzles, bingo, embroidery and baking. She always enjoyed giving to others.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; her parents; three sisters, Laura Hendrikson, Evelyn Nelson and Diane Pike; and six brothers, Earl, Pearl, Erwin, Anton, Lawrence and Warren.

She is survived by three daughters, Mavis and husband, Harvey Fischer of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Vickie and husband, David Bruggeman of Toeterville and Geraldine "Jerry" of Marion, Iowa; son, David of Marion, Iowa; four grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Knutson of Riverside, California and Chrystal and her husband, Everett Braun of Grafton; sisters-in-law, Bernice Pike of Marion and husband, Howard Bless; brother-in-law, Harvey and wife, Betty Thompson; and many nieces and nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
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Irene Eleanor Dennis

November 26, 2002

Irene Eleanor Dennis, 85, died on Saturday November 16, 2002, at the Willow Pointe Assisted Living, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood. Interment was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Irene was born on June 25, 1917, the daughter of Edward and Thea (Wold) Olson in Northwood, Iowa. She attended Worth County Country Schools. On September 20, 1937, Irene married Lloyd "Speg" Skjeveland in Sisseton, South Dakota. They lived in Northwood for many years operating Irene's Diner and the Maid-Rite Café, both on Central Ave. Mr. Skjeveland died in 1961. On December 1, 1962, Irene married Frank Dennis in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The couple then made their home in Mason City.

While living in Mason City, Irene attended Hamilton Business College and worked for Risto Manufacturing until her retirement. Mr. Dennis died in 1980. In 1995, Irene moved into the Shalom Towers. In 2000, she then moved out to Willow Pointe Assisted Living were she stayed until her death.

Irene was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. She always enjoyed a good game of "500". In her younger years Irene loved to sew and do fine needlework. Irene also looked forward to going to the Surf Ballroom to dance. Irene was a former member of the Women of the Moose.

Irene is survived by one sister, Edna Dishon of Appleton, Minnesota; seven nieces; three nephews; grand-nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Lloyd Skjeveland and Frank Dennis; three sisters, Olga Haugen, Clara Wacholz and Pearl Skjeveland; and three brothers, Elmer, Alvin and Marvin Olson.
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Lola Margaret Bratrud

November 26, 2002

Lola Margaret Bratrud, 89, of Kensett, died on Sunday, November 24, 2002, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 30, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett, with Rev. Selmer G. (Sam) Hernes officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Kensett. Friends may call from 4-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and one hour prior to the service time on Saturday at the church.

Lola Margaret Bratrud, was born on November 1, 1913, in rural Winnebago County, the daughter of Emery and Flora (Bailey) Ashpole. She attended and received her education in the Thompson School System. She married Thomas Bratrud on May 10, 1931 in Thompson, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1985. After their marriage together they farmed west of Elk Creek before moving to Kensett in 1938. The family lived in Kensett until moving to Thompson in 1941 and then moving back to Kensett in 1946. After moving back to Kensett, Lola began working for Winnebago Industries in Forest City and from 1959 to 1961 she worked as the manager for her son, Allan Bratrud in his grocery store, Quality Foods in Kensett until her retirement.

She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett, church circles and the church choir.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Allan Bratrud and his wife, Dorothy of Kensett and James Bratrud and his wife, Karen of Macintosh, Florida; two grandchildren, Rick Bratrud of Des Moines and Randy Bratrud and his wife, Sheila of Kensett; four great-grandchildren, Max Bratrud of Des Moines, Tessa, Coleby and Dusti Bratrud, all of Kensett; sister, Gayle Boutelle of Clear Lake; sister-in-law, Gena Tagesen of Mason City; many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Dale Brakel of Mason City; as well as other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband, Thomas Bratrud; she was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Bratrud; daughter, Margaret Bratrud; three brothers, Emery Jr., Harold and Russell Ashpole; two sisters, Beulah Ashpole and Olive Charleson; and two brother-in-laws, Don Boutelle and Henry Tagesen.
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George O. Legge

December 3, 2002

George O. Legge, 90, of Belmond, Iowa and formerly of the Garner and Clarion areas, died on Monday, November 25, 2002, at his home in Belmond.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 30, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mike Druhl officiating. Private family interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

George Oliver Legge, was born on May 5, 1912 on his parents' farm, in Wright County, southwest of Clarion, the son of William Abner and Mary Margaret (Spencer) Legge. He attended a Clarion area rural school. George was united in marriage to Edna Mae Mason on December 23, 1933, by Rev. N.A. WenterStein of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Clarion.

George was a farmer. His love of farming and working the land continued throughout his entire life. George was actively engaged in farming full time until his retirement in 1972, however his devotion and ambition of farming continued in his retirement years as he continued to assist his grandson, Mike Legge, with various farming duties including driving tractor up to age 87. He was always a farmer at heart. He and his wife lived on their farm in Liberty Township, rural Garner, from 1941-1991 when they moved to Belmond.

In earlier years of his life, George had served as Chairman of the District #5 Liberty Township, Garner School. He served as Chairman and played an integral role in the development of the Klemme Senior Citizens. He was a member of Farm Bureau and the Belmond United Methodist Church. George will be remembered by many for being a gentleman, who had a big heart and cared about others.

Those left to cherish the memory of his life include his daughter, Pat and her husband, Andy Oswald of Fertile, Iowa; grandchildren, Annette Oswald and her friend, Rollie O'Donnell and her son, Mason Oswald, all of Joice, Randy Oswald and his wife, Patti and their children, Josi and Cody Askvig, all of Hanlontown, Terry Legge and his wife, Sue and their children, David, Katie, Cris and Charlie Legge of Grimes, Iowa, Mike Legge and his wife, Monica and their children, Marc, Tom and Jimmy Legge, all of Garner, Robert Legge and his wife, Ruth and their children, Jennifer, Andrew and Sarah all of Garner and Lisa Legge and her husband, Craig Lassig of Minneapolis, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Leona and her husband, Tom Severe of Webster City, Donna and her husband, Francis Ainger of Belmond, Lila and her husband, Richard Amundson of Clarion, Evelyn Wooten of Des Moines and Anna Mae Mason of Amboy, Minnesota; and brothers-in-law, Albert Claude of Clarion and Bill Beenen of Belmond; also numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna in July 1994; son, James; great-grandson, Mathew Legge; and seven brothers and sisters.

The Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Beulah Mae Packard

December 3, 2002

Beulah Mae Packard, 96, of Northwood, died on Saturday November 30, 2002, at the Manly Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the United Methodist Church, Northwood, with Pastor Richard Jensen and Ann Kuhlman officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. The family of Beulah Mae Packard has requested that memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist Church in Northwood or the Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.

Beulah Mae Packard, was born on April 22, 1906 in Shell Rock, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Edith (Horting) Patterson. She attended the Shell Rock Community Schools and the Northwood High School graduating in 1925. Beulah also attended and graduated from Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She married Charles Packard on December 2, 1929. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1985. Beulah worked as a bookkeeper at the Chevrolet garage in Northwood. They farmed for many years northeast of Northwood until their retirement, then they moved to Northwood. She loved all children and after her retirement was a babysitter for various families in the Northwood area.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, driving around the North Iowa area, her church circle and the Semper Fidelis Study Club in Northwood. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Vivian Carberry and her husband, Arthur of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Geneva Patterson of Northwood; nieces and nephews, Dennis Carberry and his wife, Bambi of Mason City, Cheryl Dorsey and her husband, Shawn of Shreve Port, Louisiana, Jenny, Jessica, Katie, and Jason Carberry, all of Mason City, Erin and Meaghan Dorsey, both of Shreve Port, Louisiana, Shirley Tapp of Austin, Minnesota, Arlene Bakke of California, Leonard Patterson and Larry Patterson of St. Ansgar, Harvey, Richard, Howard, and Claire Patterson, all of Northwood and Virgil Patterson of California; many great-nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles Packard, Jr.; a daughter, Virginia Mae Packard; three brothers, Earl, Russell and Robert Patterson; and a nephew, Dewayne Patterson.
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