Evelyn Myrtle Rhoden

September 9, 2009

Evelyn Myrtle Rhoden, 88, died on Monday, September 1, 2003. at the Pacific Coast Manor Convalescent Home in Santa Cruz, California.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, September 9, at the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, with Rev. Richard Jensen of the United Methodist Church in Northwood officiating. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the local arrangements.

She was born in l915 in Athboy, South Dakota. She taught school in Iowa for 15 years, farmed in Missouri and then in 1958 married the love of her life, Hugo Rhoden, who passed away in l990, a long-term resident of Soquel. Evelyn was a member of the Methodist Church, American Legion, Eastern Star and Parkinson's Support Group. She and Hugo traveled, raised beautiful dahlias and worked to build the Avenue of Flags.

In later years Evelyn loved to play cribbage and visit with friends and caregivers. With their loving assistance she was able to continue living in the home Hugo built, where she enjoyed music and laughter, playing cribbage, celebrations, and visits with friends and family members. Evelyn was honest, kind, faithful, generous, practical, wise and funny.
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Margaret Brunsvold

September 9, 2009

Margaret Brunsvold, 88, of Northwood, died on Thursday, September 4, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Burial was in the Somber Cemetery, rural Lake Mills, Iowa. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Brunsvold, was born on March 30, 1915 in rural Emmons, Minnesota, to Soren and Christine (Ellingson) Loland. She attended the Silver Lake Country School and graduated from the Northwood High School in 1933. Margaret married Earl Brunsvold on October 13, 1940. They farmed outside Hanlontown from 1945 to 1972. They retired to Clear Lake, living there from 1972 to 1987. Margaret was employed at the Cerro Gordo County Home as the head cook from 1973 to 1985. She moved to Wilmington, North Carolina in 1987 and returned in 1996 to live in Northwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl; brother, Jake Loland; sister, Dora Dahl; and granddaughter, Mariaha Rose Brunsvold.

Margaret is survived by one son, Steven Brunsvold of Polk City, Iowa; two daughters, Donna Katz of Wilmington, North Carolina and Marcia Bride of Apple Valley, California; six grandchildren; one brother, Stanley Loland of Toeterville, Iowa; and one sister, Ruth Winklemann of Northwood.
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Dale M. Hove

September 30, 2009

Dale M. Hove, 77, of Shelton, Washington, died on Friday, September 5, 2003, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 14, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton. Burial was in the Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Dale was born in Northwood, Iowa on June 29, 1926, the son of Robert and Elma (Aase) Hove. He served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp. He graduated from the UCLA, School of Public Health and worked for the Los Angeles County Health Department as an industrial hygienist until his retirement. He married June Pederson on June 22, 1952. They had two children, Diane Heltsley and Dean Hove. He lived in Hollywood, California, for 30 years before moving to Shelton.

While in Hollywood, he was a very active member of the Hollywood Lutheran Church and is best remembered for his involvement as the sports coach.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, June; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Gary Heltsley; son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Kristina Hove; and grandchildren, Emelie and Roy Heltsley.
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Dawn Ellen (Buehrer) Steenhard

September 9, 2009

Dawn Ellen (Buehrer) Steenhard, 46, of Mason City, died on Sunday, September 7, 2003, in Rochester, Minnesota, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery, Meservey, Iowa. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Dawn was born on April 20, 1957 in Mason City, Iowa, to Eldon and Ellen (Wolff) Buehrer. She was baptized at the Zion Lutheran Church and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood. She graduated from the Northwood-Kensett High School in 1975. Dawn attended Waldorf College in Forest City and Buena Vista College in Mason City. Dawn married Warren Steenhard on April 20, 1996 at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood. She was previously employed at Rockwell Int., Alexander Manufacturing and Minnesota Rubber.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Ellen Buehrer.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Warren of Mason City; sister, Sharon Haugebak and her husband, Rick of Tucson, Arizona; brothers, Randy Buehrer and his wife, Laure of Northwood and Mark Buehrer and his wife, Lori of Northwood; many nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Phyllis Steenhard of Meservey, Iowa.
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Herman Smith

September 16, 2009

Herman Smith, 95, of Pine River, Minnesota and formerly of Northwood, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at the St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. A private family service will be held at a later date.

He was born on April 19, 1908 in Montezuma, Iowa, to Benjamin and Mary Smith. Herman was a graduate of the Kemper Military Academy in Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was the Mess Sgt. for General Maxwell Taylor at the Battle of the Bulge. He worked for the Black Hawk Hotel chain, Delwebb Corporation and was a realtor in Sun City, Arizona for 25 years.

Herman is survived by his daughter, Susan Amacher of Lakeshore; and one brother, Harlan Smith of Pequot Lakes.

His wife, Gladys; and one sister, Aleta Dahl, preceded him in death.
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Norris Groe

September 16, 2009

Norris Groe, 68, died on Sunday, September 14, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m., at the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Norris Groe, son of Norris and Ruth (Hove) Groe, was born on November 13, 1934 in Worth County, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills. He graduated from the Lake Mills Community High School. Norris joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged on May 29, 1962, as a Corporal (E-3). He married Mildred Dodge in Santa Anna, California. Norris and Millie had two children, Norris Richard III born on September 30, 1957 and Robin, born on November 9, 1963. Norris moved back to Lake Mills in 1970 and worked at Winnebago Industries for 20-plus years and retired in 1994.

Survivors include his daughter, Robin Groe and Ed Easton of Newport Beach, California; his son, Norris Groe III (J. R.) and his wife, Vickie of Kiester, Minnesota; two grandsons; two brothers, David and his fiancée, Lory of Lake Mills and Royden and his wife, Zona of Casa Grande, Arizona; four sisters, Vivian Meehlhause of Clear Lake, Jeorgene Huso and her husband, Steven of Brandon, South Dakota, Kathy Hanson and her husband, Dennis of Lake Mills and Denise Kobler and her husband, Kurt of Flower Mound, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Norris; brothers, Steven and Marvin; sister, Fran; brother-in-law, Gary Meehlhause; and his mother-in-law, Lea Dodge and father-in-law, George Dodge.
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Loren K. Watts

September 23, 2009

Loren K. Watts, 73, died on Monday, September 15, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

According to his wishes, his body was cremated and there will be a private inurnment at a later date. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Loren, son of Lavaida (Holmes) and Tom Watts resided in Mason City, Iowa, until June of 2003 when he became a resident of the Lutheran Retirement Home. Loren was born in Marathon, Iowa on September 19, 1929. He was the youngest of three children and the last surviving member of the family. Loren graduated from the Northwood High School, entered the U.S. Army in 1951, served in Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1953. He attended and graduated from Hamilton College in Mason City and worked as a bookkeeper in and around Mason City for many years.

Loren was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doril Ferguson and brother-in-law, Jack; a brother, Wendell Watts in March of 2003; and a sister-in-law, Alice Watts in July of 2003.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Anderson and son-in-law, Cary of Buffalo, New York and Barbara Bailey and son-in-law, Mike of Altoona; five grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews.

He was loved and taken care of by his niece and nephew, Kandie Shupe and Tom Watts, great-niece, Kim Helgeson and the loving staff of the Lutheran Retirement Home, all of Northwood.
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Margaret Genevieve (Sanvik) McQuatters

September 23, 2009

Margaret Genevieve (Sanvik) McQuatters, 84, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, with Pastor Steven Waughtal Director of Pastoral Care at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Margaret was born on August 15, 1919 at Silver Lake, Iowa, the daughter of George and Minnie (Sundsvold) Sanvik and baptized on September 15, 1919 and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on May 14, 1933 at the Silver Lake Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, at the time of her death. She graduated from the Northwood High School in 1937 and married Harley William "Jim" McQuatters on October 1, 1939.

Margaret loved to cook and bake for her family and grandchildren, and loved spending time with them. Jim and Margaret were the parents of three children.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Diane and her husband, John Sage of Mason City, Gary and his wife, Alta McQuatters of Lutsen, Minnesota and Linda and her husband, C.J. Stoffer of Manly; grandchildren, Jamie and husband, Bill Rice of Omaha, Nebraska, Kim and husband, Dale Kliven of Manly, Terri and husband, John Atkinson of Nora Springs, Brook Folen of Lutsen, Minnesota, Clint and wife, Sandi McQuatters of Grand Marais, Minnesota, Gayle McQuatters of Lutsen, Minnesota, Deborah and husband, Jeff Magnuson of Canton, South Dakota, John and wife, Susan Stoffer of Fargo, North Dakota and Daniel Stoffer of Eagan, Minnesota; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arlene Alitz, Senora Brunsvold, Eleanor Stromley and Gladys Andersen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Minnie Sanvik; sisters, Loraine Sanvik and Gilma Carey; husband, Harley "Jim" McQuatters; and a grandson, Wayd McQuatters.
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Kenneth C. Olson

September 23, 2009

Kenneth C. Olson, 87, of rural Northwood, died at his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2003.

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

Kenneth was born on September 18, 1915 in Danville Township, Worth County, Iowa, to Carl and Ida (Seter) Olson. He married Vernice Barker on September 14, 1941 at the Methodist Church, Northwood, by Rev. Phillips. He lived and farmed in the Worth County area. Kenneth worked at B & K Lumber, Deckers and drove truck for the Deer Creek Valley Creamery.

He enjoyed dancing at the Terp Ballroom and also hunting, fishing and trapping.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Harlan; grandson, Brian Olson; and sister, Larraine Olson.

Kenneth is survived by two sons, Leon Olson of Northwood and Gary Olson of Fremont, Nebraska; two daughters, Janice Faivre of Madison, Wisconsin and Marilyn Dahlby of Lakeville, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ina Thorson of Northwood and Nadine Broitzman of Glenville, Minnesota.
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Kirk “Kurty” McLaughlin

September 30, 2009

Kirk “Kurty” McLaughlin, 42, of Joice, died on Saturday, September 20, 2003, at his home in Joice.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lake Mills, with the Rev. Jerry Blake officiating. Burial took place in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Kirk Douglas McLaughlin, was born on October 3, 1960 in Independence, Iowa, the son of James P. and Marlene (Myrton) McLaughlin. Kurty served in the United States Army as a military policeman from 1979 to 1983.

He enjoyed fishing and the Green Bay Packers football team. He worked at his father’s locker in Ventura for 15 years and for ConAgra Foods in Mason City for five years.

Kurty is survived by his mother, Marlene McLaughlin of Joice; and one brother, Jeff McLaughlin of Forest City; along with several aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, James P. McLaughlin in April of this year; and his grandparents.
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Edna M. Juveland

September 30, 2009

Edna M. Juveland, 76, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating. Burial was in the Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Edna May Floy Stehn Juveland, was born on August 18, 1927, to Viola Johnson Floy and Fred Floy on a farm north of Thornton, Iowa. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on June 24, 1928 and confirmed in 1941 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Thornton. She attended a country school at Union #7 in Cerro Gordo County through the eighth grade and went to high school in Swaledale, Iowa and graduated in 1944. She then attended Hamilton School of Commerce in Mason City and followed in a business career until marriage to Delmar Stehn on October 20, 1945. Four children were born to this union, James Roger, Ronald Curtis, Daniel Delmar and Kathryn Faye.

On September 1, 1972, she married Donovan Juveland at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, Iowa. They had no children from this marriage, but had quite a family of step-sons and daughters and step-grandchildren. Edna began working for Ag-Chem Equip Co. in Northwood, Iowa, in 1968 as a consignment center and became manager of the Northwood branch until retirement in 1989. In 1990 she started in the parts department at the Lake Mills Farmers Co-op Elevator, now Top of Iowa Coop.

Hobbies were collecting cookbooks, cooking and baking and watching the Food Network on TV.

She is survived by her husband, Donovan Juveland of Lake Mills; her four children, James and his wife, Eldora Stehn of Northwood, Ronald Stehn of Waukee, Iowa, Dan and his wife, Donna Stehn of Cresco, Iowa and Kathryn Stehn and her fiancée, Bruce Elbers of Waupun, Wisconsin; son-in-law, Terry Holtan of Lake Mills; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald and his wife, Irene Floy of Decorah, Iowa; sisters, Gloria and husband, Harold Martin of Rockford, Iowa, Carol and husband, Harold Pueggel of Ventura and Deloris Thimesh of Osakis, Minnesota.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Marvin; and two sisters, Fern and Florine.
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William Lee Valasek

September 30, 2009

William Lee Valasek, 84, of Osage, died on Friday, September 26, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Osage, with the Rev. Rick Magstad officiating. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery in Osage, with military rites by the Osage VFW Post 7920.

William was born on June 15, 1919, the son of Tony and Apolena (Smysik) Valasek. He attended rural schools in the Osage, Mitchell and St. Ansgar areas. He was a veteran of WW II. William enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in the Burma-India-China Theater. His plane was shot down over Japan. William was a lifetime member of the VFW. William met Norma Churchill after he was discharged from the Army Air Corp. They were married on July 21, 1946 in Maryville, Kansas and from this union they had five children. William farmed in the Osage area for 60 years.

He loved and enjoyed his family. He enjoyed all the girls at the Lutheran retirement home. He will be sadly missed by his wife and children.

Survived include his wife, Norma of Osage; five children, Larry of Bondurant, Iowa, Steve and Rheta of Whitehall, Montana, Nancy and Dave of St. Ansgar, Janet and Keith of Wichita, Kansas, Carol and Tony of Des Moines; grandchildren, Carl, Chad, Brandy, Kyle, Neil and Tammy; great-grandchildren, Samson and Austin; and one sister, Ann of California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Frank, Joe and Emil; and one sister, Mary.
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Emma A. Enga

October 14, 2009

Emma A. Enga, 98, formerly of Mukilteo, Washington and earlier of Northwood, Iowa, died on Friday, September 26, 2003, at the Martha and Mary Health Services in Poulsbo, Washington.

She was born in Harestua, Hadeland Norway, to Anne and Edvard Lovlie and later immigrated to the United States after marrying Einar Enga. Emma and Einar first settled in Northwood, Iowa in 1930. She had many fond memories of Northwood and her friends there. They moved to Mukilteo in 1942. They raised three children at their residence on top of the hill on 76th Street SW. Einar passed away in 1969. Emma continued to reside there until 1998.

She loved her family, baking, sewing, knitting, flowers, crocheting, and being "Big Grandma" to the great-grandchildren. Emma had a good, long, happy and healthy life and was dearly loved by all.

Survivors include a son, Paul (Sandy) Enga; daughters, Kari (Walter) Scott and Helene Watkins; niece, Bjorg Hellerud and nephew, Egil (Signe) Holdt and their families in Norway; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, Einar; grandson, Eric; parents, Anne and Edvard; sister, Agnes; and brothers, Halvard and Olaf.
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June K. Brown


October 7, 2009

June K. Brown, 86, of Waterloo, formerly of Evansdale, died on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at the Covenant Medical Center, of complications following heart surgery.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

She was born on June 28, 1917 in Mason City, the daughter of Howard W. and Clara M. Peterson Reynolds. She married John M. Brown on August 27, 1939 in Nashua. He died on October 27, 1993. Mrs. Brown was employed as a sales clerk at Lederman Clothing Inc. in Evandsale for 20 years.

She was a long time member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of the Good Sam’s RV Camp Club and at the time of her death was Secretary of the Rath Retirees.

Survivors include four daughters, Bonnie (Richard) Manfull of East Moline, Illinois, Sheryll (Stanley) Karns of Lansing, Susan (Steven) Niedert of Dubuque and Kathleen (Ron) Fulton of Brandon; three sisters, Fern Long of Waterloo and Lucille and Betty of South Dakota; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Carl and Robert Johnston and Arnold and Clifford Reynolds; two sisters, Phyllis Stevenson and Violet Johnston; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.
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