Norma Elaine Carnes

August 4, 2004

Norma Elaine Carnes, age 85, of Northwood, died on Sunday, August 1, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Karl Hermanson of the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will take place on Friday, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Norma was born on November 26, 1918 in Cushing, Iowa, to Herman and Rose (Schulz) Lage. She was the youngest of five children. She married Douglas W. Carnes on February 23, 1937. Norma and Douglas moved to Northwood in 1937. She was a member of the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church. They spent the next 66 years in Northwood and raised three children.

Norma enjoyed traveling, fishing, quilting, bird watching and playing bridge. With the onset of muscular degeneration about five years ago, her involvement in these activities were curtailed. Nevertheless, she stayed active and continued her relationship with her many friends.

Norma is survived by her husband, Douglas; her three children, DuWayne and his wife, Bonnie of Olympia Fields, Illinois, Dennis and his wife, Phyllis of Muskogee, Oklahoma and Pam Mahoney and her husband, Fred of Springfield, Virginia; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel Armiger of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; one sister; and one grandson, Douglas.

The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mildred “Millie” I. Johnsrud

August 11, 2004

Mildred "Millie" I. Johnsrud, 83, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Memorial services were held on Friday, August 6, 2004, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Inurnment was in the East Freeborn Lutheran Church Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota. According to her wishes her body was cremated.

Mildred "Millie" I. Johnsrud, was born on December 9, 1920, in Hanlontown, Iowa, the daughter of Olaf and Christina (Thorson) Torgerson. She attended and received her education in the Northwood School System, graduating from the Northwood High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Johnsrud on March 19, 1941 in San Francisco, California. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1974. Millie worked first as a cook for Ron's Drive Inn Restaurant in Northwood and than worked for 35 years at the Midway Café in Northwood until her retirement.

She enjoyed golfing, dancing, watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dance, bowling, had a zest for life and loved and enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, was on a ladies bowling league, VFW ladies auxiliary member, Northwood Country Club, and also belonged to a study club, all in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Katy Jaspers and her husband, Allen of Northwood and Bob Johnsrud of Northwood and special friend, Shirley Davis of Huntington Beach, California; four grandchildren, Jill Rothove and her husband, Todd of Kensett, Kelly Theiss and her husband, Adam of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Joel Jaspers of Northwood and Kyle Jaspers and his wife, Jena of Lisbon, Iowa; five great-grandchildren, Collin Jaspers, Katelyn Jaspers, Zak Snyder, Tristan Rothove and Emily Theiss; a sister, Geneva Hove of St. Louis, Missouri; two nieces, JoAnn Sanden and her husband, Melvin and Susan Franson, both of St. Louis, Missouri; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Besides her husband, Millie was also preceded in death by her parents.

The Conner Colonial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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Alma Anderson

August 11, 2004

Alma Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, where she had been a resident for 17 years. She was 109 years old—the oldest native of Worth County.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 7, at the First Lutheran Chapel in Albert Lea, with the Rev. Dan Baker officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Alma was born on January 13, 1895, to Ole B. and Helen (Trom) Reyerson in Silver Lake Township, Worth County. She was baptized and confirmed in the Silver Lake Lutheran Church and grew up on the family farm. When Alma was a young woman, she was a live-in housekeeper for many prominent families throughout the area. In 1934, she returned to the family farm following the death of her mother and brother, George, who both died on the same day. With the help of neighbors and hired help, she tended the family farm for five years when her brother, Roy and family moved to the homestead and Alma moved to Albert Lea. She then became a member of the First Lutheran Church.

Alma was a wonderful seamstress and did sewing for many people. She also worked at the Dahl Grocery on Bridge Street in Albert Lea. She loved to entertain and always set a beautiful table. On October 31, 1944, Alma was united in marriage to Chris Anderson and the couple resided in Albert Lea. One of the highlights in her life was a trip to Denmark to visit Chris' homeland. Chris passed away on February 25, 1974. Alma remained in her home until moving to the Northwood Retirement Home. Although Alma never had any children, she was a mother and grandmother figure to many.

Left to cherish her memory are a niece, Hazel Shaw of Fargo, North Dakota and her nephew's wife, Dorothy Reyerson, who had attended to Alma's personal life for many years. Other survivors are great-nieces, Marge Tenold and husband, Dave; Donna Haugen and husband, Neil; Joan Vorland and husband, Tom; Jean Hrubetz and special friend, Tom Capranos and Eileen Dahlby, all of Northwood and Mavis Wagner and husband, Ray of Fargo; and a host of great-great-nieces and nephews.

Alma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chris; brothers, George and Roy; and sister-in-law, May Reyerson; and a special nephew, Maurice Reyerson who passed away in 2003.

Blessed be her memory. The Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
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Inez A. Enerson

August 11, 2004

Inez A. Enerson, 92, formerly of Northwood, died on Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 9, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Wayne Hagen of the First Lutheran Church and Rev. Robert Luebbert of the Northwood Baptist Church co-officiating. Burial was in the South Shell Rock Cemetery in rural Northwood. The family requests that memorials may be left to the Lutheran Retirement Home, the First Lutheran Church for the radio broadcast, or to the South Shell Rock Cemetery.

Inez Aletta, the daughter of Carl and Oline (Mathiason) Nelson, was born on December 15, 1911 in rural Freeborn County, Minnesota. She attended various rural schools in Worth County. After her schooling, she helped her family on the farm. She also worked in Northwood as a housekeeper. Inez was united in marriage to Ernest Enerson in June 1937 at the First Lutheran Parsonage. The couple farmed the home farm in rural Northwood for over forty-five years. Inez also worked as a cook in several restaurants in Northwood. In 1963, the couple started in the egg production business called "Triple E", which was also known as the Enerson's Egg Emporium. Ernest died in October 1982. In December 1984, Inez married Egon Jensen at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood. The couple continued to run Triple E.

Inez entered the Lutheran Retirement Home in April of 2000, where she has resided since and Egon passed away in May of 2000.

Inez was an excellent cook and will always be remembered for her meatballs and lefse at the First Lutheran Church Lutefisk dinners. Inez's greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards such as 500 and Whist, gardening, sewing, and crocheting until her eye sight failed her. She was a very active member of the First Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and held several offices in the various women's organizations. As well as being a member of the First Lutheran Church, she and Egon regularly attended Sunday services at the First Baptist Church of Northwood. She was a member of the Albert Lea Eagles Club, a 4H Leader for several years and she was also a judge for the Worth County 4-H Board.

Inez is survived by her daughter, Joan Johnson and her husband, Gordon of La Crosse, Wisconsin; three granddaughters and their husbands, Susan and Dan Leifer of La Crosse, Sara and Peter Platten of Green Bay, Wisconsin and Kristin and Joe Hoeth of La Crosse; five great-grandchildren, Megan Leifer, David Leifer, and William Hoeth all of La Crosse and Peter Platten and Katherine Platten of Green Bay; one brother, Maurice Nelson of Minnesota; one sister-in-law, Selma Gerszewski of Northwood; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Ernest Enerson; her second husband, Egon Jensen; three sisters, Selma, Mabel, and Sena; and seven brothers, Christ, Axel, Casper, Helmer, Norman, Clarence and Alfred.

The Conner Colonial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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Victoria “Vickie” Gail Hanson

August 11, 2004

Victoria "Vickie" Gail Hanson, 49, of Northwood, died on Thursday, August 5, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 12, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, Mason City, with Reverend Scott Davis officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 11, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, who is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, Hidden Acres or the Grace Evangelical Free Church, Mason City.

Victoria "Vickie" Gail Hanson, was born on May 20, 1955 in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Richard and Sarah (Marstaller) Durost. She graduated from the Windsor Locks High School in Connecticut. After high school she attended The Kings College in Briar Cliff Manor, New York, where she received her bachelors degree in psychology. Vickie was united in marriage to Greg Hanson on January 7, 1978 in Carbondale, Illinois and to this union three children were born. Vickie studied piano for 15 years and later taught piano lessons for 12 years. She worked at the Grace Evangelical Free Church as a musician, later taking the position of Worship Coordinator. She was an accompanist for the Northwood and Mason City Schools.

She was a member of the Grace Evangelical Free Church, Mason City. Vickie loved being close to family and friends, music, gardening, and watching family in school activities.

She is survived by her husband, Greg Hanson of Northwood; children, Sarah (Lawrence) Lee of Bluff City ,Tennessee, Jon (Elly) Hanson of Stratford and Samuel Hanson of Northwood; parents, Richard and Sarah Durost of Ocala, Florida; father-in-law, James A. Hanson of Northwood; sister, Rebecca (Bruce) Fish of Bend, Oregon; brother, Major Richard (Andrea) Durost of Puyallup, Washington; sister, Edith (William) Emerson of Augusta, Maine; along with many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by grandparents; and mother-in-law, Virginia Hanson.
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Howard James Bakken

August 18, 2004

Howard James Bakken, of Plymouth, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, under Hospice Care, in Mason City Iowa, at the age of 78.

Memorial services were held on Friday, August 13, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Interment took place in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Howard was born on October 1, 1925 in Northwood, Iowa, to Ole O. and Clara (Vold) Bakken. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Howard married Janice Johnson on June 5, 1948, at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. He was a salesperson at Gildners in Northwood and transferred to Cresco and had his own Gildner Store. He then returned to Northwood and worked at J. C. Penny in Mason City where he made many friends. In later years, he also worked at Price Motors in Mason City. He later was forced to retire due to a stroke but kept up his passion of having coffee with friends and sharing his baked goods and gardening products. Howard loved people and had many friends with whom he had coffee daily. Marla Gaubatz was a very faithful friend and very much appreciated by Howard and his family.

Howard will be sadly missed by his three daughters, Dianne Meyers and her husband, Chuck of Plymouth, Connie Suby and her husband, Mark of Mason City and Nancy Serdahl of Naples, Florida; six grandchildren, Suzanne (Gary) Miller, Michelle (Jared) Hendershot, Heather Suby, Jason (Sarah) Suby, Ben Serdalh and Shane Serdahl; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Miller and Nicholas Miller; and special friend, Mavis Beenan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and two sisters.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Good Shepard Activity Department. The Schoeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard Alan Hanson

August 18, 2004

Richard Alan Hanson, 74, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Thursday, August 12, 2004, at his home in Northwood, after a short battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 16, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Military honors were given by the VFW Post No 6779 Our Buddies Memorial of Northwood. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was on Sunday, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Richard "Dick" was born on January 15, 1930 in St. Ansgar, Iowa, on the family farm during a snow storm, to Harry and Faye (Noven) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood. He attended high school in St. Ansgar and graduated from the Devries Institute in Chicago for electronics. He served in active duty in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955 being honorably discharged in 1956. Dick married Evelyn (Evy) Wolff on June 22, 1956 and was later divorced.

Dick served 45 years on the Northwood Volunteer Fire Company. He was self employed in his own businesses, Hanson Radio and TV, Northwood; Areo Flight Services, Mason City; Hanson Communications/G&D Auto, Northwood. His hobbies included flying, camping (motor homing) and fishing.

Dick is survived by his sons, Rick and his wife, Diane Hanson of Northwood and Ron and his wife, Jody Hanson of Rochester; four grandchildren, Kyle and Cody of Northwood, Ashley and Angela of Rochester; a sister, Shirly (Dennis) Lind of Rochester; sister-in-laws, Ruth Hanson of St. Ansgar and Haddie Hanson of Northwood; and a special friend, Marjorie A. Smith of London, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, William Hanson of St. Ansgar and Marlin Hanson of Northwood.
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Adeline Elmira Lindblom

August 18, 2004

Adeline Elmira Lindblom, 89, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2004, in a hospital in San Antonio, Texas, after a fall in her home. Internment will take place at a later date in Danville, Virginia.

Adeline was born on July 15, 1915, on a farm near Northwood, Iowa, to C. B. (Bennie) and Jennie (Sime) Harmon. She graduated in 1932 from the Northwood High School. She was married in 1940 to Andrew Lindblom. She spent most of her adult life in New York, New York and Danville, Virginia.

Survivors include a daughter, Algine (Jim) Perry of San Antonio, Texas; a son-in-law, Robert Koerner of Charlotte, North Carolina; four grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol (Earl) Kobernusz of Manly, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andrew; a daughter, Marlene; and a brother, Ernest.
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Lyle Obert Tenold

August 25, 2004

Lyle Obert Tenold, 79, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Kensett, died on Saturday, August 14, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28, at the Wells Clubhouse in Mesa, Arizona, at 1:00 p.m. After cremation an additional memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 4, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, with Reverend Allan J. Stoa officiating. Inurnment will be in the Kensett Cemetery with military honors by the "Our Buddies" VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time on Saturday at the chapel.

Lyle Obert Tenold, was born on June 8, 1925 in Worth County, Iowa, to Gaylord and Norma (Medgaarden) Tenold. As a youth the family moved east of Scarville, Iowa, where they farmed. Lyle attended the Scarville Public School, excelling in academics and sports. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Force. He attended Luther College in Decorah, for two years, where Lyle also played semi-pro baseball. He then transferred to the University of Iowa to finish his bachelors' degree and later earned his masters degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. On May 18, 1957, Lyle was united in marriage to Patricia Folven at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville.

Lyle spent his life in the education field as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and county superintendent in Carroll, Iowa. He continued to be a life long learner, utilizing new technologies. Lyle had a passion for aviation, was an avid sports fan, and also enjoyed playing cards and solving crossword puzzles.

Left to cherish his memory include a son, Lee Tenold and his wife, Joyce of Overland Park, Kansas; a daughter, Pamela Pettitt and her husband, Todd of Carroll, Iowa; and a son, Guy Tenold and his wife, Julie of Perry, Iowa; eighteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Rose Kohl of Mesa, Arizona; a brother-in-law, Dr. Howard Walker of Mobil, Alabama; as well as other relatives and friends.

Mr. Tenold was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Ordella Sandeno, Elaine Walker and in infancy, June Newana.
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Leona E. (Schulz) Bartz

August 25, 2004

Leona E. (Schulz) Bartz, 88, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 20, at 11:00 a.m., at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, Iowa, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Associate in Ministry Irmgard Ellingson officiating. Burial was in the Grafton Cemetery. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Leona E. Schulz, was born on December 31, 1915 in Faribault (Rice County), Minnesota, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Von Rath) Schulz. Leona was second youngest of 12 siblings. She was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault and continued to have strong ties to her home church. Leona was joined in marriage to Harold Bartz on June 26, 1949, in St. Paul, Minnesota. To this union two sons were born, Dennis and Curtis. She and her husband farmed in the Grafton area for many years. Harold passed away in August of 1983. Leona moved from her farm home to Grafton in 1983 and lived there until Nov. of 2003, when she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Leona had a lifetime gift for making crafts, painting, ceramics, making dolls and genealogy. She enjoyed being with people, playing cards and visiting. Her love for her family and friends were evident by her sharing her gifts and abilities. Her strong faith and worship at Emmanuel in Grafton helped her to cope with numerous tragedies and illnesses throughout her life.

Leona is survived by 3 sons, Fred (Sylvia) Hardwick of Buela Vista, Arkansas, Dennis (Barb) Bartz of Grafton and Curtis (Caren) Bartz of Grafton; 8 grandchildren, Deanna Blaha, Jason Hardwick, Lora Rustad, Theresa Sietsema, Brian Bartz, Andrew Bartz, Courtney Bartz and Caylee Bartz; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; one sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; son, George Hardwick; grandson, David Hardwick; five brothers; and six sisters.
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Stanley Palmer Knutson

August 25, 2004

Stanley Palmer Knutson, 80, of rural Carpenter, died on Saturday, August 21, 2004, at the Albert Lea Medical Center, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 24, at 1:30 p.m., at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter, with Rev. Myrwood Bagne officiating. Burial was in the Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation was on Tuesday at the church. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Stanley was born on May 27, 1924, the son of Sever and Stella (Gordon) Knutson, at the family farm in Barton Township, Worth County, Iowa, where he lived his entire life. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith by the Rev. Olaf Langehough at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter. He received his public education at the Carpenter school. Stan devoted his life to the work of the church; as Sunday School Secretary for 15 years, and through the years singing in the choir, serving as Financial Secretary, Church Treasurer, Church Custodian and the mowing of the church lawn and cemetery. In recent years he served as Advisory Member of the Cemetery Committee.

Stan was a farmer and also worked for several years as an electrician. He enjoyed woodworking and making plates, bowls and candlesticks on the turning lathe. His recent hobby was chip carving. He was an expert at crossword puzzles and cryptaquote. He read a lot and always kept his mind busy and also his hands.

He is survived by his sister. Lola; several cousins and friends.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents.
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SPC. Dustin Scot Colby

September 1, 2004

SPC. Dustin Scot Colby, 20, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died on Friday, August 27, 2004, in a semi-tractor rollover accident, near Camp Dodge.

A funeral service will be on Wednesday, September 1, at 3:00 p.m., at the Iowa National Guard Armory, Mason City, with Chaplain Luder officiating. Visitation was on Tuesday, from 3-8:00 p.m., at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and one hour before the services on Wednesday at the Armory. Interment will be in the Kensett Cemetery, with military honors by the Iowa National Guard.

Dustin was born on September 2, 1983 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Jerry Colby and Misti Slocum. He attended school in Mason City, Northwood and then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he graduated from the Sandia High School in 2002. Dustin moved back to Clear Lake after high school and enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard. He was mobilizing to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to serve in the Middle East, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dustin was well known for his favorite phrase "Get Er Done".

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, jet skiing, water skiing, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, downhill skiing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Mason City Baptist Church and Iowa Army National Guard.

Dustin will be sadly missed by his father, Jerry Colby of Northwood; mother, Misti Thoe and her husband, Lance of Clear Lake; two brothers, Steven and Seth; four sisters, Miquela, Danielle, Megan and Nicole; step-mother, Connie Colby of Albuquerque, New Mexico; maternal grandparents, Frank and Mary Lou Wood of Mason City; Gary and Kathy Slocum of Waterloo; Stan Grell of Clear Lake; Bev and Don Girardot of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Kim and Linda Dockwell of Ventura; Larry Thoe of Fairmont, Minnesota; maternal great-grandfather, Harold Kothenbeutel of Sheffield; paternal grandparents, Dave and Darlene Colby of Manly; step-grandmother, Cheri Hallman of Northwood; a special friend, Heather Schulze of Clear Lake; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Timen J. Brunsvold

September 8, 2004

Timen J. Brunsvold, 94, of Northwood, died on Monday, August 30, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 3, 2004, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Kensett, with Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Burial was in the Elk Creek Cemetery.

Timen was born on December 27, 1909 in Worth County, the tenth child of Ole S. and Regina (Ellingson) Brunsvold. He was baptized and confirmed at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church. He graduated from the Hanlontown High School in 1927. Timen married Alyce Johnson on December 17, 1936, at the Parsonage in Kensett. He farmed all his life in Worth County, before moving to Maple Court, Northwood in 2000.

Timen served 30 years as a 4-H Leader and also worked at the Worth County Fair for many years. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and board games, as well as sports of all kinds. He loved and cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by three sons, Ronald (Susan) of Topeka, Kansas, Jerry (Betty) of Lake Mills and Arlee (Marcia) of Boone; ten grandchildren, Kirsti Brunsvold, Robert Brunsvold, Corey Brunsvold, Thayne Brunsvold, Alan Brunsvold, Jane Brunsvold, Julie Larson, Jody Brunsvold, Todd Brunsvold and Brad Brunsvold; five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Brett and Jackson Brunsvold, Benjamin and Luke Larson; one step-great-grandchild, Heather Eck; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.

Timen was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alyce; an infant son; one sister, Olga Jetson; eight brothers, Nels Alfred, Nels Albert, Nels Melvin, Carl, Almer, Albert, Selmer and Ernest.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Francis J. Ouverson

September 8, 2004

Francis J. Ouverson, 83, of Hanlontown, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at his home in rural Hanlontown.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 4, at 11:00 a.m., at the Church of Christ in Fertile, with Rev. Curt Gallmeyer and Dr. George Wilson officiating. Visitation was on Friday, September 3, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home and an hour prior to the service at the church. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, was in charge of the arrangements.

Francis John Ouverson, the son of John and Elizabeth (Robison) Ouverson, was born on July 21, 1921 at Fertile. He graduated from the Fertile High School and farmed with his father and brother in the Fertile area. On December 26, 1943, he married Olga Johnson at his parent's home in Fertile. They lived all of their married life in rural Hanlontown where they farmed.

Francis enjoyed his grandchildren, horses, fishing and gardening. His top priority was being a faithful follower of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and sharing his faith with others, especially his family. He was a member of the Harvest Time Church in Mason City.

Francis is survived by three children, Dr. Richard (Dr. Anna) Ouverson of Madison, South Dakota, Joyce (Leon) Hagen of Hanlontown and Craig Ouverson of Hanlontown; five grandchildren, John (Sara) Ouverson, Dr. William (Abbie) Ouverson, Christopher (Beth) Hagen, Eric Hagen and Michael Hagen; two great-grandchildren, Lydia Ouverson and Nicholas Ouverson; brother-in-law, Loris Scobee of Fertile; four sisters-in-law, Marian (Ralph) Mulder of Slayton, Minnesota, Evelyn Johnson of Mason City, Elvira (Russell) Olson of Cedar Rapids and Silence Johnson of Fertile; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Olga on December 9, 2002; brother, Allen Ouverson; and sisters, Mavis Hall and Maxine Scobee.
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Marvin Lee Anderson

September 22, 2004

Marvin Lee Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at the New Richland Care Center, New Richland, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, September 3, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Interment was in the London Cemetery.

Marvin Lee Anderson, was born on June 22, 1924 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Martin and Clara (Hanson) Anderson.

Survivors include wife, Ila (Wahlers) Anderson; children, Richard E. Anderson of Glenville, Shirley (Steve) Fingerson of Rochester and Donna (Roe) Naylor of Brownsdale; granddaughter, Stephanie Fingerson; two step-children, Nichole Kielb and her daughter, Ann Marie and Zach Naylor.
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