Julia C. Peterson

December 9, 2003

Julia C. Peterson, 96 of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Monday, December 1, 2003, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church rural Leland, with Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial was in the Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery.

Julia Christina Peterson, was born on August 1, 1907, in Winnebago County, Iowa, to Job and Inger (Sydness) Kloster. She married Peter J. Peterson on March 12, 1930 at the Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Leland. Julia enjoyed her family, gardening, quilt making and crocheting. She was also employed at the Lake Mills Care Center for several years.

Julia is survived by one son, Parnell and his wife, Mary Peterson of Mason City, Iowa; one daughter, Marion and her husband, Phillip Brown of Lynchburg, Virginia; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Inga Waite of Paulsbo, Washington; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, Peter J. Peterson on July 26, 1990; sisters, Anna Dahlan, Thea Peterson and Alma Rygh; and brothers, Olaf, Andrew and John Kloster.
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Mrs. M. P. (Sue H.) Allison

December 9, 2003

Mrs. M. P. (Sue H.) Allison, 92, of Northwood, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at home.

Private family services were held on Saturday at the Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines.

Sue H. Allison, was born on July 18, 1911 at Des Moines, a daughter of John and Georgia (Likes) Rockafellow. She was a graduate of the St. Joseph Academy, Des Moines. She attended Grinnell College, Grinnell and the University of Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Sue married Dr. M. P. Allison on June 3, 1933 at Galena, Illinois. They were married 66 years. Following her husband’s retirement, they moved to Wabasha, Minnesota, where they spent many hours boating on the Mississippi River.

She enjoyed traveling, gardening and especially her family. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Northwood, church circle and Chapter ES PEO.

Survivors include one son, James Allison of Lincoln, Nebraska; two granddaughters, Nicole Allison of Denver, Colorado and Elizabeth Foss of Webster City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. M.P. Allison; a daughter, Mary Foss; and one brother, John Rockafellow.

The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruby Mae Ryan

December 9, 2003

Ruby Mae Ryan, 94, of the Good Samaritan Center, Albert Lea, formerly of the Senior Court on Maplehill Drive, died on Thursday, December 4, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, with Pastor Richard Spande officiating. Interment was in the Geneva Cemetery.

Ruby was born on February 18, 1909 in Frazee, Minnesota, the daughter of Simon and Mary (Martin) Johnson. She graduated from the Owatonna High School in 1927. On July 30, 1927, she married Clarence T. Ryan in Northwood.

Survivors include her five children, Lola (Gordon) Blake of Sun City West, Arizona, Lu (Faith) Ryan of Albert Lea, Delores (Bill) Cooper of Issaquah, Washington, Roger (Diane) Ryan of Chaska, Minnesota and Betty (Ron) Mathews of Albert Lea; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia Ryan of Roland, Iowa and Vivian Johnson of Lake Crystal, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.
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Crissy Jean Perry

December 9, 2003

Crissy Jean Perry, 102, of Northwood, died on Friday, December 5, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the United Methodist Church, Northwood, with Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Burial was in the Stateline Cemetery, rural Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Crissy Jean Perry, was born on December 25, 1900 in rural Gordonsville, Minnesota, the daughter of C. W. and Grace (Beighley) Brown. She attended and received her education in Gordonsville. She married Elmer “Ole” Perry on June 6, 1919, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. During her life Jean worked for various restaurants in Northwood.

She enjoyed crocheting, tatting and reading. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Northwood, the church circles, Rebekah Lodge and Royal Neighbors.

Left to cherish her memory are her seven children, Lorraine Berg of Albert Lea, Ilene Shinn of Northwood, Ruth C. Perry of Albert Lea, Dale Perry of Lake Mills, Earl Perry of Albert Lea, Gerald Perry of St. Paul, Minnesota and Lawrence (Yvonne) Perry of Winona, Minnesota; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Oma Dahle of New Hope, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Donald Perry; one sister, Violet Orman; and a grandson, Kenneth Berg.
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Gary Dahle

December 9, 2003

Gary Dahle, 65, of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, died on Friday, December 5, 2003, at his daughter’s home in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 13, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Timothy Nappe officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Kensett Cemetery, Kensett. Friends may greet the family after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral Home.

Gary was born on April 14, 1938 in Kensett, Iowa, to Melvin and Edvina (Hanson) Dahle. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. He grew up the the Kensett area graduating from the Kensett High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, he moved to the Minneapolis area spending the rest of his life in that area. He married Marjorie Heimer in 1974 in Watertown, South Dakota. He managed the Zayer Shopper’s City in the Twin Cities area for over 25 years.

He was an active member of the Assembly of God Church in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

Survivors include his children, Rosalie and her husband, John Johnson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Karla Garland of Des Moines, Iowa, Stephen Vick of Plymouth, Minnesota, David Dahle and his wife, Cae of Sauk Centre, Minnesota and Frank Chase and his wife, Renee of Waverly, Minnesota; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Carol Nappe and her husband, Donald of Kensett; three brothers, David Dahle of Kensett, John and his wife, Barbara of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Jim Dahle and his wife, Sonya of Northwood; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie in 1990; two brothers; and one sister.
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Raymond Charles Gentz

December 9, 2003

Raymond Charles Gentz, 88, of Northwood, died on Saturday, December 6, 2003, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and one hour prior to the service time on Wednesday at the church.

Raymond was born on February 14, 1915, to William Sr. and Mathilda (Hansen) Gentz in Meltonville, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He attended school in Otranto, Heartland District and District Number 5 east of Northwood. He married Dorothy Schmidt on March 3, 1940, at the First Lutheran Parsonage in Northwood, by Rev. Tolo. Raymond and Dorothy began farming north of Kensett in 1940. In 1944, they moved east of Northwood where they made their home for the past 60 years.

Raymond enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed farming, fishing, playing cards and the annual Labor Day Gentz family camping trip. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Gentz of Northwood; three children, Ronald Gentz and his wife, Kathy, Larry Gentz and his wife, Kathy and David Gentz and his wife, Cheryl, all of Northwood; eight grandchildren, Darrin Gentz and his wife, Tami of High Point, North Carolina, Jessica Roberts, Jared Gentz, Tony Gentz and his wife, Megan, Naomi Olson and her husband, Steven, Jacob Gentz, Hannah Gentz and Bethany Gentz, all of Northwood; seven great-grandchildren, Ryland and Jillian Gentz, Carter and Kaitlyn Roberts, Alexia Gentz, Jace Gentz and Grace Olson; a brother, William Gentz Jr. and his wife, Esther of Northwood; a sister, Dorothy Low of Northwood; sisters-in-law, Caroline Gentz of Northwood and Skelly Schmidt of Waterloo; and a brother-in-law, Carroll Dean Schmidt of Manly; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Kenneth Allen and Brian Keith; his daughter, Karen Ann; his brothers, Art and Roy Gentz; his sisters, Wilma Thompson and Florence Bottleman; his brothers-in-law, Russell Low, Elmer Bottleman and Olaf Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Alice Gentz.
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Alma P. Christiansen

December 9, 2003

Alma P. Christiansen, 84, of Mason City, died on Saturday, December 6, 2003, at the Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, with Rev. Don Simmonds officiating. Interment was in the Albert Lea Cemetery (West Side), Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Alma P. Rake, was born on September 2, 1919 in Rake, Iowa, the daughter of Arent and Petra (Holm) Rake. She grew up in the Rake area and graduated from the Rake High School. Alma married Andrew Christiansen on May 2, 1942 in Seattle, Washington.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Larry Christiansen and wife, Patricia of Gilbert, Arizona and Gary Christiansen and wife, Colleen of Mason City; three grandchildren; sister, Bertha Nelson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Irene Christiansen of Duluth, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.
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Cheryl Kay Bottleman

December 9, 2003

Cheryl Kay Bottleman, 60, of Northwood, died on Sunday, December 7, 2003, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 11, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service time on Thursday at the church.

Cheryl Kay Bottleman, was born on May 1, 1943 in Silver Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Adolph and Grace (McGarraugh) Reyerson. She was baptized at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Cheryl moved to Northwood at the age of three years and attended Northwood Community Schools, graduating from the Northwood High School. She married Duwayne Bottleman on May 19, 1962, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. During her life Cheryl worked for the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, babysat for various families in Northwood, worked for the Midway Cafe in Northwood and for Service Master in Mason City.

She enjoyed camping, word circle, puzzles, and visiting with neighbors. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the church circle in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Duwayne Bottleman of Northwood; her children and their families, Kandy During and her children, Brad Logeman and his wife, Bobbi, Brian Klitzke and Cassandra Klitzke, all of Kensett, Kelly Blake and her children, Nena Fricke and Dustin Fricke, all of Kensett, Shawn Bottleman and his special friend, Teresa Carlson and her daughter, Nichole and Charlene Heck and her husband, Joe and their son, Johnathan Heck of Northwood; a sister, Patty Arispe of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Kay Reyerson of Kensett and a sister-in-law who was a special care giver, Karen Pixley of Northwood; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Russell, Norance, Laverne, Roger and Gene Reyerson; and two sisters, Dorothy Reyerson and Bonnie Belville.
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Arthur “Art” M. Bendickson

December 16, 2003

Arthur "Art" M. Bendickson, 77, of Northwood, died on Monday, December 8, 2003, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab. Center in Manly.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, with full military honors by the Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Art Bendickson, was born on April 21, 1926 in Emmons, Minnesota, the son of George and Luella (Hanson) Bendickson, the first of four children. He attended school at Lake Mills and graduated from the Emmons High School. He was inducted into the U.S. Navy in 1946, serving overseas during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1948. He married Eunice Schilling on May 29, 1949, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle, Minnesota. Art worked as a mechanic for Chrysler garages in Albert Lea, Minnesota and Northwood for 25 years, and was the Worth County shop mechanic for 15 years until his retirement in 1987.

He enjoyed fishing, camping and attending athletic events, especially the Waldorf College games. Art was very active and a life member in the Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. He also held positions in the 3rd District VFW. He was veterans affairs commissioner of Worth County for many years. While his sons were growing up, he was a Boy Scout Leader for a number of years. When the grandchildren from Omaha came to visit, he would take them fishing to area lakes, which they always looked forward to.

Art was afflicted with cancer 10 years ago, with frequent reoccurrences, but never complained having treatments many times. He was one of the honorary chairpersons for the Relay for Life in Northwood in 2001. He lost a valiant battle from cancer on Monday, December 8. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eunice Bendickson of Northwood; two sons, Barry (Patricia) Bendickson of Forest City and Steven (Linda) Bendickson of Albert Lea, Minnesota; a daughter, Rebecca (Mark) Goebel of Omaha, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Ryan Bendickson of Des Moines, Kristen Bendickson of Greeley, Colorado, Tori Bendickson of Forest City and Daniel, David and Hannah Goebel of Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Annie Anderson and Gladys Bombella of Albert Lea, Minnesota; and a brother-in-law, Lawrence Swehla in Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and a sister, Gilma.
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Margaret Gladys (Wright) Schaub

December 16, 2003

Margaret Gladys (Wright) Schaub, 99, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the United Methodist Church in Northwood, with Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Margaret was born on January 12, 1904 in Northwood, to Edward D. and M. Julia (Mitchell) Wright. She attended schools in Iowa, Washington and Minnesota. She attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and taught several years in Worth County Schools. She married Earl D. Schaub of Kensett on November 28, 1927 in Motley, Minnesota.

Margaret was active in 4-H, Red Cross, the United Methodist Church women's organizations and Eastern Star. Margaret loved to paint and used her talent to make beautiful hand painted china plates, porcelain dolls and ceramics. She loved gardening and had done extensive research on her family history. Margaret lived in her own home until October 2003 and was looking forward to her 100th birthday party with family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Ruth (Albert) Robb of Northwood; sons, Kenneth (Karen) Schaub of Austin, Minnesota, James (Carol) Schaub of Northwood and daughter-in-law, Joan Schaub of Westfield Center, Ohio; sister, Dorothy Helgeland; sister-in-law, Edith Wright; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; also several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sons, Roger Schaub in infancy and Russell Schaub in 2003; her brother, Donald Wright; and brother-in-law, Elmer Helgeland.
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LaVonne E. Anderson

December 16, 2003

LaVonne E. Anderson, 84, of Sacramento, California, died on Thursday, November 27, 2003.

Inurnment was held on Friday, December 5, at the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Sacramento, California.

LaVonne E. Anderson, daughter of L. O. Thompson and Nettie E. (Thompson) Willey, was born on September 29, 1919 in Northwood, Iowa. She graduated from high school in Northwood in 1939 and later married Stanley E. Anderson. During World War II she worked in Tacoma and Seattle, Washington. Shortly before her husband’s death on the battlefield in Belgium, she moved to Los Angeles and resided with her sister, Genevieve. She retired in 1970 from the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company after 24 years of service, due to ill health. In 1973 she and her sister, Genevieve, accompanied by their father and brother, Newton, moved to Sacramento.

Survivors include her sister, Ruth Opal Gordon; nieces, Roxanna Davant and Bonita Leary; and nephews, Randy and Bill Gordon of Bozeman, Montana.
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Wilmer Kuntz

December 16, 2003

Wilmer Kuntz, 85, of Northwood, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial was in the Deer Creek Cemetery, Carpenter. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilmer was born on October 12, 1918 in Hayfield, Minnesota. He married Mildred Larson on December 17, 1944 in Northwood. They farmed around Northwood, Austin, Minnesota, Swaledale and Carpenter. When they retired from farming they moved into St. Ansgar. He then worked for the St. Ansgar Elevator. When he retired, he kept very busy doing yard work for numerous neighbors. They moved into the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood in 1999.

Wilmer's hobbies included horseshoes, fishing, bowling, playing cards, camping and watching sports. He was a Luther League sponsor and Deacon at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church. He especially enjoyed time with family and friends.

Wilmer is survived by two sons, Alan Kuntz and his wife, Diana of Mason City and Dennis Kuntz of Northwood; two daughters, Joan Adams and husband, Joe of Sheffield and Marilyn Skellenger and husband, Ron of Northwood; grandchildren, Bradley Kuntz of Forest City, Brenda Bilharz and husband, Brian of Charles City and their children, Bryce and Brooklyn, Tony Kuntz and wife, Juanita of Hampton, Arkansas and their children, Autumn and Jesse, Riva Dodson and husband, Bubba of Camden, Arkansas and their child, Seth, Jason Adams of Joice and his children, Jadyn and Emily, Joey Adams and wife, Sarah of Sheffield, Julie Peltier and husband, Bill of Nashua and their children, Melisa, Nicole and Jonathan, Mike Skellenger, Mark Skellenger and Rodney Skellenger, all of Northwood; one brother, Les Kuntz of St. Paul, Minnesota; and two sisters, Gladuce Finch of California and Alvera Link of Maxwell, Iowa.
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Patricia R. "Patty" Bendickson

December 16, 2003

Patricia R. "Patty" Bendickson, 52, of Forest City, died on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Outpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services were held on Monday, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Bill Peters and Rev. David Bolstorff officiating. The family requests memorials be directed to the Waldorf College Athletic Department.

Patricia (Patty) Rae (Johnson) Bendickson, was born on June 24, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard and Betty (Shriver) Johnson. She attended the Northwood-Kensett Schools where she graduated in 1969. She married Barry Bendickson on June 24, 1972 at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood. Patty worked for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for nine years. She then began working at Waldorf College in Forest City, first as a switchboard operator and then later as Administrative Assistant to the Waldorf Athletic Department, a position she held for the past 25 years. In 1993, she received the Holman Community Service Award which is based on distinguished service to Waldorf College, the community of Forest City, church, civic organizations and volunteer efforts.

Throughout her life, Patty had a passion for her family and friends. She enjoyed attending Forest City Indian and Waldorf College Warrior games and watching her daughter, Tori as a cheerleader. She also enjoyed watching all the Waldorf College athletic events and watching her husband, Barry as men's assistant basketball coach. In her spare time she enjoyed exercising, especially running and walking outside around her family's home. She loved animals, especially dogs and had two at home, Hercules and Pepsi Joe. Pepsi Joe never left her side as they had a special bond. Patty had battled ALS for the past months, but always had a positive and cheerful outlook. She loved knowing that God was at her side. She was a member of the Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Barry Bendickson of Forest City; daughter, Tori Bendickson and boyfriend, Ryan Eastvold of Forest City; her parents, Leonard and Betty Johnson of Albert Lea, Minnesota; two sisters, Diane and husband, Larry of Albert Lea and Jody Mershon of Dallas, Texas; her mother-in-law, Eunice Bendickson of Northwood; brother-in-law, Steven Bendickson and wife, Linda of Albert Lea; sister-in-law, Rebecca Gobel and husband, Mark of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, Chad Jacobson, Cara Liddle and husband, Rob and their daughters, Megan and Brynn, Brooke Jacobson, Jack Mershon, Ryan Bendickson, Kristen Bendickson, Daniel, David and Hannah Goebel; life-long friend, Janie Odegaard; and many other friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and father-in-law, Arthur Bendickson who died three days earlier.
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Douglas A. “Doug” Pangburn

December 16, 2003

Douglas A. “Doug” Pangburn, 90, of Casa Grande, Arizona, died on Thursday, December 11, 2003. Private services were held.

Douglas was born on January 2, 1913, the son of Samuel and Frances (Douglass) Pangburn in Northwood. He was a long-time businessman until retiring and moving to Sun City, Arizona in 1978.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Florence; son, Craig Pangburn of Casa Grande, Arizona; daughter, Mary Hrubetz of Joice; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister.
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Roger Dean Bissette

December 23, 2009

Roger Dean Bissette, 39, of Noel, Missouri, died on Friday, December 12, 2003, at the Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Arkansas, in a car accident.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, with the Rev. Bob Cartwright officiating. Burial was in the Southwest City Cemetery in Southwest City, Missouri, with military rites.

Roger Bissette, was born on December 10, 1964 in Rupert, Idaho. He graduated from the Northwood-Kensett High School in 1983.

Survivors include his wife, Tammy Bissette of Noel; one daughter, Destiny Bissette at home; two sons, Brandon Bissette and Ryan Nielson, both at home; one step-son, Brian Collins of Noel; his mother and step-father, Dixie and Jerry Tiedeman of Mason City; his father, Roger “Pete” Bissette of Mason City; one brother, Larry “Tony” Bissette of Gravette, Arkansas; one sister, Patti Jo Follmuth of Mason City; and a very special aunt and uncle, Goldie and Jerry Hunt of Halloway, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his twin daughters, Kayla and Salina; and his sister, Julie.
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Norma C. Anderson

December 16, 2003

Norma C. Anderson, 88, Lake Mills, died on Saturday, December 13, 2003, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial was in the Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Norma Clarice (Sorbo) Anderson, was born in Silver Lake Township on December 13, 1915, the daughter of Ole and Bertha (Ferley) Sorbo. She was raised and educated in the Lake Mills area. On June 7, 1936, Norma married Arthur M. Anderson at the Silver Lake Church. The couple made their home in the Lake Mills area their entire lives, during which they owned and operated the Gambles Store and the Skogmos Store.

Norma was an active member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills and she had also been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 57 years.

Survivors include her brother-in-law, Glen Weinberger of Coulter, Iowa; two nephews, David Weinberger and Donald Weinberger; and two nieces, Sandra Keehn and Linda Stoddard.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur; and two sisters, Alice Hauge and Avanel Weinberger.
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Grant Louis Grundmeier

December 23, 2009

Grant Louis Grundmeier, 82, of Northwood, died on Saturday, December 13, 2003, at his home.

Memorial services were held on Friday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, with Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Military honors will be at the funeral home by the "Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779" of Northwood. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Manning Cemetery in Manning, Iowa.

Grant Louis Grundmeier, was born on March 8, 1921 in Manning, the son of Clarence and Hulda (Jensen) Grundmeier. He attended and received his education in the Manning Schools, graduating from the Manning High School. After completing his schooling he owned and operated the Manning Shopper. He married Pat Lawbaugh on January 25, 1941 in Harlan, Iowa. He was inducted into the U.S. Navy on July 20, 1942 and served overseas in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters, until his honorable discharge on October 8, 1945. After his honorable discharge he returned to Manning and worked with his dad in his hatchery. In the early 1950's, the family moved to Northwood, where they owned and operated the Grundmeier Hatchery until his retirement in 1969.

Grant became a professional photographer with studios in Northwood and Osage, specializing in portrait, wedding and school photography for 30 years. After his retirement he worked part-time at the True Value Hardware Store in Northwood.

He enjoyed writing, cooking, canning, attending his fruit trees, reading, learning and encouraging, but his great love and enjoyment was spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Pat Grundmeier of Northwood; his children, Sigrid of Phoenix, Arizona, Gary of Kansas City, Missouri and Patrick and his wife, Roz of Gilbert, Arizona; four grandchildren, Michele Nelson of Arlington, Washington, Donelle Buchsbaum and her husband, David Moctezuma Fernandez of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lisa Buchsbaum of Milan, Italy and Ryan Grundmeier-Isidora and his wife, Irene of Minneapolis, Minnesota; three sisters, Lorraine Hargens of Manning, Iowa, Shirley McConnell of Springdale, Arkansas and Joanne Moore and her husband, Gale of Yuma, Arizona; a brother, Gerald Grundmeier of Mentone, California; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Peggy Grundmeier.
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Zona Mae Luecht

December 23, 2009

Zona Mae Luecht, 64, of Kensett, died on Thursday, December 18, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services were held on Monday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, with Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. According to her wishes her body was cremated.

Zona Mae Luecht, was born on May 15, 1939 in Northwood, the daughter of Leland and Olga (Dokken) Baldwin. She attended and received her education in the Albert Lea School System, graduating from the Albert Lea High School. She married LeRoy Luecht on May 18, 1957, at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. After her marriage she worked for 12 years at the Land O' Lakes Company in Albert Lea. Zona retired from Land O' Lakes due to ill health.

She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, games, soap operas, animals, plants and collecting elephants, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, LeRoy Luecht of Kensett; six children, Dawn Osgood and her husband, Jon of St. Ansgar, Ronald Luecht and special friend, Lynn Hoeve of Albert Lea, Michael Luecht and his fiancée, Cheryl Dilling of Albert Lea, Jeffrey Luecht of Freeborn, Minnesota, Terry Luecht and his wife, Bobbi Jo of Freeborn and Teresa Carlson and special friend, Shawn of Lake Mills; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Lavern Baldwin and his wife, Dolores of Starbuck, Minnesota, Roger Baldwin and his wife, Violet of Albert Lea, Terry Baldwin and his wife, Carol of Cape Fear, Missouri, Bonnie Barrientos and special friend, Jim Swearengen of Glenville, Nola Akemann of Joice and Leland Baldwin and his wife, Joanie of Minneapolis; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gerald Luecht; a brother, Leon Baldwin; and a grandson, Caleb Anderson.
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Gary P. Whitesell

January 14, 2004

Gary P. "Doc" Whitesell, 59, of Kensett, died on Thursday, December 18, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, under the patient care of the Hospice of North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 17, 2004, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Military honors will be at the funeral home by Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time on Saturday at the chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date. According to his wishes his body was cremated.

Gary was born on September 20, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa and adopted into the loving home of Paul and Clara Whitesell of Cherokee. The family stayed there for a few years before moving to Ames, where Gary graduated from the Ames High School. He enlisted in the Navy in October of 1962 and after basic training served on the USS Blue for three tours of duty in Viet Nam. After being discharged he spent some time working in the logging camps in the north west.

He relocated to Northwood with his mother and sister after his father passed away. He ran a gas station for a few years, but Gary's real love was welding. He had a welding shop in London, Minnesota for a few years, and then worked in a welding shop in Northwood for Herb Barber. Even after he could no longer work full time he liked puttering in the yard and house.

He is survived by his very special friend, Lynne Schaub of Kensett; one sister, Nancy Whitesell of Northwood; and other aunts, uncles and cousins in the area.
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Ruth Emma Braun

January 7, 2004

Ruth Emma Braun, 92, died on Saturday, December 20, 2003, at the Rosewood Estates, Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 22, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo, with Rev. Norman Stubbendick and Pastor Gary Olson officiating. Interment was in the Garden of Memories in Waterloo.

Ruth Emma Braun, was born in St. Ansgar on May 25, 1911, the daughter of Albert and Selma (Grapp) Kirchgatter. She was baptized in 1911 and confirmed in 1926. Ruth was raised and attended country school in and around St. Ansgar. She married Roy Braun on April 16, 1930. They moved quite often early in their marriage and in 1946 they settled in the community of Waterloo. Roy preceded her in death on September 23, 1976 and Ruth continued to make her home in Waterloo. For the past couple of years, she had resided at the Rosewood Estates. Ruth was active in the ladies auxiliary of the Local 1835 Union and was also a past president.

Survivors include a son, Marvin (Mary Lou) Braun of Waterloo; two daughters, Elaine (Paul) Myers of La Porte City and Margaret (Bob) Hartman of Waterloo; brother, Lloyd Kirchgatter of Tracy, California; sister, Doris Hanson of Northwood; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers; a sister; and a great-grandson.
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Carlyle E. Greibrok

December 30, 2003

Carlyle E. Greibrok, 81, of rural Austin, died on Saturday, December 20, 2003, at the St. Johns Lutheran Home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Faith Lutheran Church in London. The Rev. Rueben Unseth officiated and interment was in the Hayward Cemetery.

Carlyle Erling Greibrok, was born on March 17, 1922 in Woodworth, North Dakota, the son of Aanon and Effie (Nelson) Greibrok. He was baptized by his father in infancy and confirmed by Rev. Nordaune. Carlyle attended country school in rural Glenville. On May 20, 1951, he married Dorothy Kuhlmann at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. Carlyle farmed in the Oakland and Austin vicinity. He also had a business of plastering new homes and remodeling others. He helped remodel the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church and enjoyed remodeling and adding on to his home, which was originally built in 1890.

Carlyle enjoyed collecting toy tractors and cars. This interest led him to create the Greibrok Toy Museum. He spent many hours creating an imaginative farming wonderland. Carlyle served on councils in the churches he attended and held church services in his home for four years.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; children, David and his wife, Julie Greibrok of Lyle and their children, Danny, Joey and Jamie; Becky and her husband, John Westra of Wheaton, Illinois and their daughter, Rachael; Dwight and his wife, Patty Greibrok of Glenville and their children, Andrew, Sarah and Michael; Dean and his wife, Canda Greibrok of Austin and their children, Jordan and Michel; John and his wife, Missy Greibrok of St. Ansgar and their children, Falicia and Kaylee; and Allan and his wife, Laurie Greibrok of Austin and their children, Kat...
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Debra M. Olson

January 14, 2004

Debra M. Olson, 42, died on Monday, December 22, 2003, at the Phoenix Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, at the Bayview/ Freeborn Funeral Home, Albert Lea, with Rev. Donald Rose officiating.

Debbie was born in Albert Lea on February 13, 1961, to Ray and Donna Olson. The family resided in Albert Lea until moving to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1969.

Debbie is survived by her grandmother, Marie Aves of Manly; LuVerne (Arline) Aves of Waterloo; Raymond (Mary) Aves of Manly; Richard Aves of Manly; LaVonne (Roger) Clagett of Kensett; Shirley Wohler of Sigourney, Iowa; Lila Johnston of Henning, Minnesota; Jeanette (Harold) Galligan of New Hampton; Linda (Ozzie) Dahle Melsaetner of Manly; Susan Aves of Mason City; Mary Brooks (William) of Bloomington, Minnesota; Betty Ball (Lloyd) of Albert Lea; special friend, DeWayne Symmonds of Phoenix, Arizona; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Donna and Ray Olson; grandmother, Polly Olson; grandfathers, Andy Olson and Lyell Aves; and uncle, Glen Aves.
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Nan Janice Martin

December 30, 2003

Nan Janice Martin, 76, of Northwood, was diagnosed with a blood disease and for ten years courageously fought the many challenges of her health. With dignity, she went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient unit in Mason City.

A celebration of Nan's life was held on Saturday, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial was in the South Shell Rock Cemetery, Northwood.

Nan was born at her parents home west of Northwood, to Otis and Geneva (Knudtson) Nelson on May 8, 1927. She attended grade school in Grove #3 and graduated from the Northwood High School in 1945. She was confirmed at the North Shell Rock Church on April 27, 1941. She married Don Martin on July 17, 1946 and together they raised three children, Nancy Hengesteg of Northwood and Dan and Ron Martin, both of Fort Collins, Colorado. Nan worked for the Extension Service, Worth County Fair Board, Worth County Selective Service, the County Auditor, County Attorney, and 20 years in the office of Dr. Hal Johnson, as well as many years helping Don with his construction business.

Nan was a long time active member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, serving on the church council in various offices, a member of Judith Circle, teaching Sunday School and singing in the choir, volunteering in community organizations such as Cub Scouts, Brownies, the Viking Manor Board, TUNE and school functions. She received the Citizen of the Year Award in 1990 and the TUNE Appreciation Award in 2003. Nan enjoyed life! As a young girl, she was involved in 4-H and felt that was an inspiration for her love of...
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Jan Jensen

January 7, 2004

Jan Jensen, 30, of Hartland, Minnesota, died in a car-train accident on Friday, December 26, 2003.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hernes officiated with interment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Glenville.

Jan Ruth Ann Jensen, was born on July 18, 1973 in Austin, the daughter of Richard and Diane (Stiehl) Jensen. She graduated from the Northwood-Kensett High School in 1991. Jan was employed at Farmstead, at the Jennie-O Turkey Store and at the Albert Lea Seed House. She was a member of the Moose Lodge. Jan enjoyed horses and rode with the Loco Ropers.

She was an artist, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, baking and cooking. One of the highlights of her life was the trip she took to Kodiak, Alaska. Jan loved telling jokes and was well known for her sense of humor. She had performed at the Knuckleheads Comedy Club in the Mall of America.

Survivors include her son, Kent of Hartland; her special friend, Ralph Thostenson of Hartland; her mother, Diane (Mrs. Kenneth) Nesset of Northwood; father, Richard and his wife, Cheryl Jensen of Glenville; sister, Jodie Jensen of West Virginia and her children, Cole and Jackie; step-sisters, Jennifer and Jamie Jensen, both of Glenville; her grandpa, Arthur Stiehl of Northwood; and many friends.

Jan was preceded in death by her grandparents; and her step-father, Kenneth Nesset.
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Dale Howard Attig

December 30, 2003

Dale Howard Attig, 84, died on Saturday, December 27, 2003, at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the Crane Community Chapel in Austin, with Pastor Randy Petersen officiating. Interment was in the Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle, Minnesota, with military rites by the Lyle American Legion Post #105.

Dale was born to Adam and Olive (Eisenmann) Attig, on March 16, 1919 at Woden, Iowa. His mother died when he was two years old and his father moved to a farm south of Albert Lea. In 1929, his family moved south of Glenville where Dale attended the Riverside School and later the Albert Lea High School. In April 1924, Dale entered the U.S. Army serving as an infantryman with the Thunderbird 45th Division, Company G, 180th infantry. He served under Generals Clark and Patton. He was wounded twice and was awarded the Purple Heart and four Oak Leaf Clusters, Infantry Combat Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star, the Distinguished Service Medal, the American Theater Campaign Medal, ETO Campaign Medal, Good Conduct and World War II Victory Medal. Dale was proud to serve his country. He also had two sons in the Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and one in the Air Force post Vietnam. Dale’s tour of duty during World War II included the Invasion of Sicily, Anzio, Palermo and Salerno, Italy and in France to the German border. He was discharged from the Army in 1945.

On September 7, 1946, he married Adella Weisensel in Albert Lea. They farmed south of London. He loved the land, fed cattle and hogs, raised corn, oats and hay. He sadly retired in 1987 when he was no longer able to continue, but helped at planting and harvesting time.

Survivors include his wife, Adella of Austin; three sons and daught...
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Betty M. Hegney

January 7, 2004

Betty M. Hegney, 75, of Hanlontown, died on Monday, December 29, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 3, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown, with Rev. Kris Snyder officiating. Burial was in the Brush Point Cemetery.

Betty Maxine, the daughter of John and Grace (Barrick) Kennedy, was born on September 12, 1928 in Burchinal, Iowa. She attended country school near Burchinal. After her schooling, she worked for the Clear Lake Bakery. She married Orain Hegney on April 1, 1961 in Hanford, Iowa. She was a very dedicated homemaker, who also did a lot of babysitting for many families.

Betty enjoyed dancing and bird watching, but her favorite past time was spending time with her family. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Hanlontown, in which she was very active, a member on the Park Board for Hanlontown and played an instrumental role in revamping the park. She was also a Girl Scout Leader.

Betty is survived by her husband, Orain of Hanlontown; her children, Michael Kennedy and his wife, Donna of Hanlontown, Cheryl Tietjens and her husband, Roger of Kensett, Julie Losee and her husband, Kevin of Hanlontown and Barbara Suby and special friend, Daniel Kramer of Hanlontown; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Delores Klang of Clear Lake, Robert and Carol Kennedy of Mason City, Melvin and Linda Kennedy of Burchinal and Dorothy and Don Nichols of Clear Lake; and one sister-in-law, Jeanette Holm of Glenwood, Minnesota.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Aaron Tietjens; one sister, Mildred Bates; two brothers-in-law, Merlin Klang and Donovan Bates; and many aunts and uncles including Ida Thovson.
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Jerry Fred Ackerman

January 7, 2004

Jerry Fred Ackerman, 46, of Northwood, died on Monday, December 29, 2003, at his home in Northwood.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 3, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, with Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Jerry Fred Ackerman, was born on October 22, 1957, in Mason City, the son of Joe and Mabel (Magee) Ackerman. He attended and received his education in the Mason City Public Schools. Jerry moved to Northwood in 1972.

He enjoyed collecting antique toy tractors, Coca-Cola memorabilia, dice and carnival glass. Jerry took special interest in the Iowa lottery and purchased tickets daily, and watched his numbers faithfully. He was also anxiously awaiting the decision for a Worth County Casino. Jerry was very concerned with the various activities and new businesses in Northwood and enjoyed the new Dollar General Store in Northwood.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Joe and Mabel Ackerman of Northwood; a sister, Bernice Lyons of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; two brothers, Robert (Kay) Ackerman of Mason City and Jim Ackerman and his special friend, Ralene Rippentrop, both of Northwood; and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Mildred L. Newgard

January 7, 2004

Mildred L. Newgard, 90, of the Willow Point Assisted Living, formerly of Manly, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, with Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Mildred, the daughter of Frederick and Hannah (Dahl) Hartz, was born on February 27, 1913 in West Rock, Minnesota. Upon the death of her parents at the young age of 10, she lived with relatives in Minneapolis, Glasgow, Montana and Chicago, Illinois. She was confirmed in the Calvary Lutheran Church at Minneapolis and graduated from the Calumet High School in Chicago. She was introduced to her future husband, Severt, by her sister, Edna and Severt's brother, Loren, who had married four years prior. Severt and Mildred were married in the Little Brown Church at Nashua in 1935.

Mildred and Severt owned and operated what is now known as the Trading Post in Gordonsville. They sold the station in 1947 and bought a farm near Gordonsville, which they sold in 1950 and moved to Manly. Mildred worked at several local businesses and also for the school district. She volunteered at the Manly Care Center and delivered Meals on Wheels. She was very active within the Bethlehem Lutheran Church by teaching Sunday School, being a member of the Alter Guild and various circles.

Mildred is survived by her children, Marlene Freudenberg and husband, Jack of Mason City, Don Newgard and wife, Mary Ann of St. Joseph, Missouri and Mary Ann Peterson and husband, Dennis of Maple Grove, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Vernis "Bun" Austin of Lakewood, California; and many nieces, nephews and her beloved dog, Rajah.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Severt; one sister, Edna Newgard; and two infant brothers.
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