Clarence O. Torkelson

June 10, 2003

Clarence O. Torkelson, 69, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Friday at the Assemblies of God Church. The Rev. Lee Freshour officiated, Interment was in the Ellington Township Cemetery, Forest City.

Clarence O. Torkelson, was born on April 12, 1935, to Clarence M. and Othelia C. Torkelson in Thompson, Iowa. He lived most of his life near Fertile, where he attended country schools and the Fertile Community School. On Febuary 24, 1962, Clarence married Janice E. Brozik in Garner. He farmed in the Fertile area for many years before moving to Albert Lea seven years ago.

He loved music, especially playing the guitar, reading and his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Janice of Albert Lea; mother, Othelia of Forest City; children, Kevin and wife, Lori Torkelson and their children, Bailey, Mitch and Cade of Ottumwa, Iowa; Wendy Torkelson of Minneapolis; Kristen and husband, Kevin Oldenkamp and their children, Kelsey and Kassidy of Clarks Grove; and Renee and husband, Rod Batzlaff and their children, Cassie and Caitlin of Brooklyn Center; brothers and sisters, Margie Hinderaker, Bernice Voelker, Carroll, Ronald, Leslie, Roger and Wayne Torkelson and Marsha Brunsvold; sisters-in-law, Lucille Torkelson and Paulette Torkelson; brother-in-law, Mark Brunsvold; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence M. Torkelson; and sister, Margie Helen, in infancy.
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Ruth Lenora Walk

June 10, 2003

Ruth Lenora Walk, 93, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at the Albert Lea Medical Center.

The funeral service was held on Friday, at the First Lutheran Chapel, Albert Lea. Pastor John Holt officiated with interment in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Ruth was born on January 2, 1910 in Northwood, Iowa, the daughter of John D. and Thea (Holty) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Northwood. She attended schools in Northwood. Ruth married Edward W. Walk on April 5, 1930 at Northwood. To them were born nine children, Joy, Gary, Betty, Ronald, Dean, David, Bruce, Judy and Larry.

Survivors include her children, Joy (Eslie) Bergstrom of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Gary (Gloria) Walk of Albert Lea, Betty (Bob) Guenther of Alden, Minnesota, Dean (Jane) Walk of Bemidji, Minnesota and Judy (Don) Schultz of Faribault, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Sheila Walk of Albert Lea; sister-in-law, Arlene Johnson of Albert Lea; step-children, Peggy and Bob; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; special nieces and nephews, Virginia McHenry, Verna Mae Pixley, Arlynn McHenry, Ardyce Gardner, Shirley Bartelt, Arma Buscher, Margaret Flatness, Thea Flatness, Leland Johnson, William Johnson, Jerald Johnson, Paul Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Gretchen Johnson, Verne Johnson, Charles Walk and Lois Jensen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward in 1963; four sons, Ronald, David, Bruce and Larry Walk; grandsons, Christopher Walk and Timothy Guenther; granddaughter, Daphne Walk; brothers, George Johnson and Elmer Johnson; and sisters, Thelma Anderson and Bertha McHenry.
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Virgil Earl Patterson

June 24, 2003

Virgil Earl Patterson, 77, died on Thursday, June 5, 2003, at the Menifee Valley Medical Center in Sun City, California.

Virgil was the son of the late Earl Patterson and the late Minnie Hendrickson. He was born and raised in the Northwood area. He lived in Sun City, California 13 years. Previously he lived in Perris, California for 10 years. He was an underwater operations engineer at the Naval Undersea Center in San Diego, California for 31 years. Virgil served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 until 1946 and was a member of the Perris Valley Flyers.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two sons, Jim of Sun City, California and Dennis of Hemet, California; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Patterson and Minnie Hendrickson; and a brother, DeWayne Patterson.
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Gerhard S. Haugerud

June 17, 2003

Gerhard S. Haugerud, 76, of Albert Lea, died on Saturday, June 7, 2003, at the Albert Lea Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church, with Rev. Thomas Hagen officiating. Interment was in the Silver Lake Cemetery.

Gerhard Seymour Haugerud, was born on October 1, 1926 in Worth County, Iowa, the son of Sever and Gena (Nelson) Haugerud. He grew up on the family farm in Worth County. As a young man he served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. Following his discharge from the service, he went to work for the American Gas Company, later Queen Products/King Seeley. He retired in 1988. On February 26, 1984, he married Ruth Christopherson at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church.

He was a 28 year member of AA, a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a lifelong member of the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. He enjoyed woodworking, feeding squirrels and visiting with his many friends at HyVee.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Albert Lea; nephew, John and his wife, Cathy Haugerud of Northwood; niece, Karen and her husband, Jim Coomes of Lake Mills; eight grandnieces and grandnephews; and many great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Orian and June Haugerud; and his nephew, Ordean Haugerud.
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Henry Alfred Schmidt

June 17, 2003

Henry Alfred Schmidt, 71, of Manly, died on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Henry Alfred Schmidt, was born on December 19, 1931, in rural Worth County near Plymouth, the son of Alfred and Tena (Wirtjes) Schmidt. He attended and received his education in the rural Grafton and Fertile Grade Schools, graduating from the Manly High School in 1950. He married Ruth Ann Lifka on June 4, 1957 in Grafton. After completing his schooling, he began working for the Fullerton Lumber Company and Manly Produce. Henry was self employed in the trucking business and also drove a bulk milk truck for the Tri State Company in Wisconsin, and for the Lake Mills Coop until his retirement. After his retirement he helped Carroll Nelsen in rural Osage with his farming.

He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. He also served as a Manly volunteer fireman for over 25 years and was the acting Fire Chief upon his retirement from the fire department. He also belonged to the Osage SAMs Camping Club.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ruth Ann Schmidt of Manly; five children, Roxana Johnson and her husband, Ken of Mt. Clemons, Michigan, Randy Schmidt and friend, Judy of New Port Ritchie, Florida, Ranell Schmidt of Richfield, Minnesota, Rodney Schmidt and his wife, Judy of Richfield and Rex Schmidt and friend, Carol of Belleview, Nebraska; five grandchildren; a brother, Richard Schmidt and his wife, Helen of Osage; two sisters, Dorothy Mensch and Sharon Sanderson, both of Manly; as well as other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Tena (Wirtjes) Schmidt; a brother, Dennis Schmidt; and two sisters, Dorothea Schmidt and Viola Bentzen.
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Millard R. Hamersly

June 17, 2003

Millard R. Hamersly, 84, of Glenville, died on Friday, June 13, 2003, at the St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. James Haun officiated. Interment was in the Stateline Cemetery. Military honors were accorded by the Freeborn County Servicemen’s Organization.

Millard Royse Hamersly, was born on June 21, 1918, to Grover Cleveland and Mary Louise (Buchanan) Hamersly in Sheffield, Iowa. He attended schools in Northwood. In 1932, Millard moved to Minnesota where he farmed for many years. He served in the United States Army during World War II from June 1941 to December 1945. Millard was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gordonsville, and Albert Lea.

He enjoyed listening to classical music and spent many hours doing volunteer work at St. John’s and the Good Samaritan Retirement Home. He had been a member of the American Legion since 1946 and was also in the REACT Club.

Survivors include his brother, Winston and wife, Marjory Hamersly; nephew, James B. and wife, Peggy Hamersly; niece, Carla and husband, Leland Johnson; and several grandnieces and nephews.

Millard was preceded in death by his parents.
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Pamela Diane Willand Graham

June 17, 2003

Pamela Diane Willand Graham, 52, of Maryville, Missouri, died on Sunday, June 15, 2003, at her home in Maryville.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, with Rev. Juliann Sifers and Deacon Bonnie Malone officiating.

Pamela was born on February 3, 1951 in Mason City, to Clarence and Fern (Morris) Willand. She graduated from the Lake Mills Community High School in 1969 and Drake University, Des Moines, with a BS in Pharmacy in 1974. She was a registered pharmacist. She married Michael Graham on June 16, 1973 in rural Lake Mills.

Pamela was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, AAUW (American Assn of University Women), NOW, and many bridge groups in Maryville, Missouri.

Survivors include her husband, Michael of Maryville; two daughters, Jennifer Graham Zimmerman of West Des Moines and Amanda Graham of Wichita, Kansas; parents, Clarence and Fern Willand of Lake Mills; two sisters, Penny Nelson of Lake Mills and Vicki Bartlett of Forest City; and 10 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Clara Willand; and maternal grandparents, William and Elba Morris.
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Cheryl E. Harris

June 24, 2003

Cheryl E. Harris, 86, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Richard Jensen of the Northwood United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Cheryl was born on May 30, 1917 in Mason City, Iowa, to George W. and Mary (Reiter) Whitney. She worked at Mason City Furriers. Cheryl married Ralph Harris on July 3, 1936 in Mason City. She helped with the family farm and also with the dairy business which they had from 1940 to 1942. Cheryl helped with a self service egg business on the farm. She was always cooking for the men on the farm.

She enjoyed her crafts, sewing and birds. Cheryl loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Ann; one son, Larry; one grandson, Tom; one brother, Robert Whitney; and one sister, Annzonetta Pienneke.

Cheryl is survived by one daughter, Paula Harris of Northwood; two sons, Lonnie Harris and his wife, Myra of Northwood and Bob Harris and his wife, Karen of Northwood; eight grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
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Charles Albert Olson

June 24, 2003

Charles Albert Olson, 69, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, a former Dows resident, died as the result of complications of a brain tumor on Monday, January 20, 2003, in Kenosha.

A private memorial service and urn burial was held on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. A special friend, Gary Turner brought the remains from the Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home from Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Charles was born on September 21, 1933 at Clarion, to Albert and Margery Legge Olson. He attended grade school in Rowan and graduated from the Dows High School in 1951. He was a small farmer and received the First “Iowa and American Farmer Degree” through FFA in Dows. He never married.

Charles was a member of the Dows Methodist Church.

He is survived by three sisters, Shirley Meyer and husband, Dale of Kensett, Darlene Polzin of Iowa Falls and Mardine Meyer and husband, Dean of Kensett; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Harold Polzin.
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Guy A. Olson

June 24, 2003

Guy A. Olson, 75, of Northwood, formerly of Fort Dodge, died on Friday, June 20, 2003, at the Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, with Rev. David Grindberg and Rev. Carroll Lang officiating. Burial was in the North Lawn Cemetery.

Guy was born on August 27, 1927 in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from the Gilbraltar High School, Fish Creek, Wisconsin in 1945. After flunking out of the U of Wisconsin, Madison and Door Kewanee Normal, Algoma, Wisconsin, he graduated with a BA in Social Studies from Luther College, Decorah in 1949. His MA was in Guidance and Counseling from Indiana State, Terre Haute, Indiana in 1962. He did additional graduate work at UNI and Drake, where he received his administrative endorsements, Stetsen-Deland, Florida and Indiana University. Teaching and coaching were his early career. Upon retiring he became an independent consultant continuing to do staff development coordination.

Survivors include his wife, Janice; two sons, Larry of Van Horn, Iowa and Tony of Hawaii; three step-daughters, Shelley Robson and her husband, Dan of Forest City, Iowa, Lisa Irving and her husband, Matt of North Liberty, Iowa and Angenette Goetz and her husband, Bill of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Eugene of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; step-mother, Evelyn Olson of McHenry, Illinois; and mother-in-law, Alice Olson of Northwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Linda (Stenzel) Olson; and his first wife, Frances.
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Doris Elaine (Brown) Hudson

June 24, 2003

Doris Elaine (Brown) Hudson, age 81, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Saturday, June 21, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Internment will take place in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Doris was born in Northwood, on March 21, 1922, to Irvin and Thea (Throne) Brown. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Lydia circle of the church. She graduated from the Northwood High School in 1940. Doris Elaine Brown married William Woodrow (Woody) Hudson on September 20, 1945 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They lived in Northwood during their married life.

Doris was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Throughout her adult life she was very active in the local VFW, enjoying the companionship of good friends and the many activities sponsored by the VFW. She was well known as a wonderful cook and enjoyed bowling in a women's league for many years, retiring from the Auditor's office in 1987. She kept in touch with her many friends there through monthly luncheons as long as she was able. Most important in Doris' life were her children, grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Ann Sletten and her husband, Mervin of Mason City; two sons, Don Hudson and his wife, Kim of The Colony, Texas and John Hudson of Waxahatchie, Texas; five grandchildren, Brooke Kelsey and her husband Harland of Beaverton, Oregon, Kristi Sletten and her special friend, Michael Myers and Katie Sletten of Mason City, Jamie Stumo and her special friend, David Walthall and Kevin Hudson, of The Colony, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Skylar Kelsey and McKenzie Myers; a brother, Lynn Brown and his wife, Jan of Bloomington, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Maurine Hudson of Marshall, Minnesota; a step-son, Dan Hudson and wife, Janet of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Hudson; her parents; and an infant son, David.
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Cora B. Pixley

June 24, 2003

Cora B. Pixley, 90, of Northwood, died on Saturday, June 21, 2003, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Allan J. Stoa officiating. Inurnment was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. According to her wishes her body was cremated. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Cora B. Pixley, was born on October 17, 1912 in Worth County near Northwood, the daughter of Ole and Marie Bergo. She was baptized on November 24, 1912 and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation on May 15, 1927. She attended and graduated from the Northwood High School. After completing her schooling she worked for the Worth County Co-op Oil Company and for the ASCS office in Northwood as a program clerk for several years until her retirement. She married Clayton Pixley on September 2, 1935. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1969.

She enjoyed crocheting, making afghans and flowers. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the church circle in Northwood.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Lois Bergo of Northwood; a brother-in-law, Claus Pixley of Long Beach, California; special friends, Kenneth Roppe of Northwood, Bonnie Roppe and Sherrie Winter of Rochester, Minnesota and Karen Emanuel of Lyle, Minnesota; as well as other friends.

Her parents; husband; a brother, Palmer Bergo; and two sisters, Oline Bergo and Gladys Hillestad, preceded her in death.
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Elizabeth Weieneth

June 17, 2003

The cremains of Elizabeth Weieneth will be buried in the Northwood Sunset Rest Cemetery, at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 1, 2003. Area friends are invited to join family members for a brief graveside service conducted by Pastor Dan Baker.
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Albert Henry Mueller

July 1, 2003

Albert Henry Mueller, 92, of Manly, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center.

According to his wishes cremation took place. Memorial services were held on Friday, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Inurnment was in the Manly Cemetery. The Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, was in charge of the arrangements.

Albert Henry Mueller, was born on May 30, 1911 in rural Manly, the son of Gottlieb J. and Bertha (Stoecker) Mueller. He was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation in the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Manly and later years was a very faithful and active member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly. He attended and graduated from the Manly High School in 1928 and attended Iowa State University. He married Elsie Bartlett on September 26, 1943, which he considered the greatest honor he would ever receive. She preceded him in death on September 8, 1992. After their marriage together they farmed and lived on the family farm until his retirement. After their retirement they moved into Manly.

Albert was very active in the Manly community, serving on the North Central School Board, and many other community, charity, and church projects. He was also very supportive of the musical activities in the Manly community and in his earlier years, enjoyed flying his Piper Cub airplane.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Ruth Barnett and her husband, Rod of Newton, Iowa, Margaret Weir and her husband, Ben of Colo, Iowa, Susan Trebil and her husband, Steve of Manly and Jane Thompson and her husband, Bill of Dumont, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Bartlett, Gladys Bartlett, Julia Bartlett and Marcie Mueller; as well as other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; his parents; daughter, Ann Krebs; and two brothers, Mark and Harold Mueller.

Albert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
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Selma A. Perkins

July 1, 2003

Selma A. Perkins, 95, of St. Ansgar, died on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, at 2:00 p.m., at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Cemetery, Carpenter. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Selma was born on April 4, 1908 in Deer Creek Township, Worth County, Iowa, the daughter of John and Maria (Gordon) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, where she was a life long member. Selma attended rural school in Worth County and graduated from the Otranto High School, Otranto, Iowa in 1926. On August 13, 1927 she married Randall Perkins of Lyle, Minnesota. They made their home in the Lyle area for 58 years. Following Randall's death in December of 1985, Selma moved to the Worth Living Center in St. Ansgar. After failing health and vision she became a resident at the Good Samaritan Center.

Selma is survived by a daughter, Helen Marie Funk of Osage; a son, John (Ludmilla) Perkins of Cresco; six granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Maynard Johnson of Northwood; sister-in-law, Mary (Arthur) Johnson of Northwood; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Randall; an infant son, Allan Eugene Perkins; brother, Lloyd Johnson and his wife, Minnie and brother, Arthur Johnson, all of Northwood; sister-in-law, Viola (Maynard) Johnson; an infant sister, Alice Johnson; and son-in-law, Keith Funk of Osage.
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Olga Beulah (Bakken) Flatness

July 1, 2003

Olga Beulah (Bakken) Flatness, 85, of Northwood, died on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center, Manly, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa, 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.

Olga was born on August 11, 1917 at Silver Lake, Iowa, to Ole and Ida (Johnson) Bakken. She attended school in Silver Lake Country School. She completed the 8th grade and always had a desire to learn, read, do math, and memorize poetry. Olga went to the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. She confirmed her baptism on May 29, 1932. Olga married Irving Flatness on March 15, 1942 in Clarks Grove, Minnesota. They farmed until 1984 near Carpenter. in 1995, they moved to Northwood on Shellrock Drive. Irving cared for Olga in their home until November 1, 2000. She was cared and loved by the nursing staff at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center, they treat you like you are one big family.

The Deer Creek Lutheran Church was a big part of Olga's life, She was involved in circle, aid, Sunday worship, but she will be known most of all for her making of quilts and finishing them around the edges after do day. Olga was a fantastic grandma. Olga kept busy on the farm, helping with chores, canning, sewing, gardening, working puzzles, was a delicious baker, making donuts, painting, driving tractor, crocheting, so many ways she kept busy; busy hands are happy hands. Olga always had a smile to give you and a kind word. She had Alzheimer's; it took her memory, but not her spunk.

Sharon, her daughter, welcomed her to her heavenly home. She preceded her Mom 31 years ago on June 27. Olga was the youngest of six children; her siblings all preceded her in death; Almer, Oscar, Alice, Elvina and Joseph; also her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Irving of Northwood; son, David and wife, Brenda of Clear Lake, Iowa; grandson, Doug and wife, Sara of Lincoln, Nebraska and their girls, Rumer and Macy; granddaughter, Dawn and husband, Jason Wright of Lockridge, Iowa and their children, Abigail, Andrew and Mathew; and grandson, Scott of Des Moines, Iowa.
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Wilmer R. Broitzman

July 8, 2003

Wilmer R. Broitzman, 88, of Glenville, died on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at the Northwood Retirement Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The Rev. Daniel Baker officiated with burial in the Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery.

Wilmer R. Broitzman, was born on September 28, 1914, on a farm east of Gordonsville, the son of Bernard and Lizzie (Wolff) Broitzman. He was baptized on October 18, 1914, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, by J. O. Stahling and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood. On November 12, 1939, Wilmer married Nadine Olson at the Zion Lutheran Church. The couple farmed all of their married life together. Wilmer was a very active person, who helped construct the new church in 1954 of which he took great pride. He served as trustee of Bethlehem Lutheran for eight years. He served as secretary/treasurer for the rural school and also trustee for Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery for many years. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and planting flowers.

Survivors include his wife, Nadine; sons, Roger, Lonny and Dennis and wife, Joyce Broitzman; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Broitzman; sister, Mable Perleberg; and many nieces and nephews.

Wilmer was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leon, Martin and Edward; sister, Edna Liedal; daughter-in-law, Diane Broitzman; and a great-granddaughter, Amanda Blankenship.
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Joyce Rosalyn Kuhlmann

July 1, 2003

Joyce Rosalyn Kuhlmann, 72, of Northwood, died on Sunday, June 29, 2003, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 3, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Allan J. Stoa officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 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. The family of Joyce Roselyn Kuhlmann has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in her memory.

Joyce Roselyn Kuhlmann, was born on December 6, 1930 in Los Angles, California, the daughter of Edward C. and Thekla (See) Volger. She attended and graduated from the John Marshall High School in Hollywood, California. After completing her schooling she worked for the E. Brooks Randall, insurance company in Sunset Blvd, California. She married Gaylord "LaVon" Kuhlmann on September 21, 1957, in the Hollywood Lutheran Church in Hollywood, California. In 1959, they moved to Northwood where she loved and raised her family. Joyce worked for a period of time as a secretary in Mason City.

She enjoyed bowling and was a secretary and treasurer for her bowling league, going to family functions in Texas and California and enjoyed her birthday club in Northwood, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and many friends. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and her church circle in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, LaVon Kuhlmann of Northwood; three children and their families, daughter, Gail Kuhlmann and her children, Gerad and Josh Kuhlmann and Cody Cox of Northwood, daughter, Linda Carlson of Northwood, and a son-in-law, Steve Carlson of Manly and their children, Amber, Laura and Garrett Carlson, all of Northwood, daughter, Kathy Rush and her husband, Kurt and their children, Aaron and Jordan Rush of Mason City; mother-in-law, Hazel Kuhlmann of Northwood; a twin sister, Joanne McCrillis and her husband, Dick of Rockwall, Texas; a brother, Don Volger and his wife, Donna of Glendale, California; five sisters-in-law, Cherie Volger of Apple Valley, California, Rosela Volger of Idaho, Marcile Perry and her husband, Dean of New Ulm, Minnesota, Beverly Davis and her husband, Glen of Ft. Meyers, Florida, Dodie Belanger and her husband, Jerry of New Hope, Minnesota; several nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Kuhlmann; and three brothers, Robert, Edward and Henry Volger.
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