Mark A Schrader

January 7, 2004

Mark A Schrader, 40, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Northwood, died on Thursday, January 1, 2004.

Cremation will be at the All Faiths Funeral Service, Austin, Texas. Memorial services were held at the James Whitehead's home in Austin, Texas.

Mark was born to Gene and Carol (Ferley) Schrader on October 12, 1963 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood and graduated from the Northwood-Kensett High School in 1983. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the army. He spent the last 20 years of his life either in the Army and the National Guard. Mark enjoyed spending time with his friends.

Survivors include Mark's mother, Carol (Ferley) Roemeling of Kiester, Minnesota; father, Gene Schrader of Vacaville, California; sister and husband, Dawn and Greg Flaskerud and two children of Kiester, Minnesota; grandmother, Marie Schrader; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gilbert and Wilma Ferley and Kenneth Schrader.
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Alliedell Clark

January 7, 2004

Alliedell Clark, 57, died on Saturday, January 3, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 7, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett. The Rev. Allan Stoa will officiate. Interment will be in the State Line Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.

Alliedell Alice Clark, was born on July 14, 1946 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Raymond and Berdie (Youmans) Smith. She grew up in the Glenville area and graduated from the Glenville High School in 1964. On July 10, 1969, Allie married Jerry Clark in Canton, South Dakota. Allie and Jerry moved form rural Glenville to Kensett in 2001.

She worked at several different jobs throughout her life, including selling airline tickets while her husband was stationed in Germany, data entry for Young America, and as a shipping clerk for JenSales in Manchester. Allie was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett and of the Kensett Women’s Club. She had served on the board of the Kensett Museum and the Kensett Housing Board.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry of Kensett; her children, Annette and her husband, Charles Fairchild of Waynesville, Missouri and Curt and his wife, Lisa Clark of Albert Lea; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several cousins.

Allie was preceded in death by her parents; and her grandparents.
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Harry Henry Diedrich

January 7, 2004

Harry Henry Diedrich, 90, died on Sunday, January 4, 2004, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 7, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, with the Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery, Grafton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 6, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Harry Henry Diedrich, was born on February 8, 1913 in Mitchell County, the son of William F. and Freeda (Dutte) Diedrich. He was baptized at his parents' home and confirmed in 1929 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, where he was a member his entire life. He received his education in the Newburg District School in Mitchell County. On February 6, 1938, he married Velma Seeger at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Myrtle, Minnesota.

The couple farmed in the Grafton and Carpenter areas with Harry having a threshing route in his early farming years. He also drove a school bus for the St. Ansgar Community Schools for 18 years. Following their retirement, the couple moved to their present home in Grafton in 1975. Harry served as President of the Newburg No. 5 Township School, Secretary of the Grafton Telephone Co., served on the Grafton Manor, cemetery and church boards and was active in Senior Citizens.

Harry enjoyed gatherings with family and friends, especially the yearly Diedrich reunion, sightseeing trips to western states and fishing trips to northern Minnesota. As a young man he enjoyed playing the violin and oboe in the church orchestra and band. His hobbies included restoring antique furniture and woodworking.

Harry is survived by his wife, Velma of 65 years; son, David Diedrich and wife, Darlene of Grafton; daughters, Janice Morrison of Albert Lea and Julie Braun and special friend, David Ward of Mason City; one brother, John Diedrich of St. Ansgar; and some special cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; a brother-in-law, Herbert Seeger of Albert Lea; and sister-in-law, Lillian and husband, Eric Buntrock of Minneapolis.
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Mildred E. Wolff

January 7, 2004

Mildred E. Wolff, 82, of Glenville, died on Sunday, January 4, 2004, at the St. Johns Lutheran Home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8, at the First Lutheran Church of Glenville. The Rev. Mark Wendland will officiate. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 7, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.

Mildred Evelyn Wolff, was born on April 17, 1921 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Henry and Stella (Madson) Means. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. Millie graduated from the Albert Lea High School. On December 31, 1940 she married LaVerne Wolff at the First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea.

Millie was a homemaker and had worked for Wilson's and Montgomery Wards. Millie was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Glenville and was active in the Ladies Aid and as Sunday School Superintendent.

Survivors include her husband, LaVerne of Glenville; children, Rosalie Rolands of Glenville, Barbara and her husband, Dave Reckard of Mountain Home, Arkansas, L. Phillip and his wife, Rosemary Wolff of Albert Lea, Diane and her husband, Glenn Hulburt of Waterville and David and his wife, Terri Wolff of Brooklyn Center; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Boone of Albert Lea, Phyllis and her husband, Jim Phillips of Cedar Rapids and Joy and her husband, Byrine Christian of Albert Lea; brothers, Dean Means and Frank Means, both of Albert Lea; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law; sister, Donna Estebo; sister-in-law, Lora Means; brothers-in-law, Chessele Boone, Sid Estebo and Paul Gillian; and her sons-in-law, Lloyd Gaines and Duane Rolands.
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Laura Elsie Land

January 14, 2004

Laura Elsie Land, 94, of Northwood, died on Thursday, January 8, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 12, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial was in the North Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Laura Elsie Land, was born on April 26, 1909 in Seneca, South Dakota, the daughter of Helmer and Maria (Olson) Myli. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended and received her education in the rural Chickasaw County and Hanlontown Schools. She married Clayton Land on July 23, 1927 in New Hampton and to this union seven children were born. After their marriage Laura and Clayton farmed for many years in the Glenville and Hartland Township areas.

They moved to Northwood in 1975. Laura was an avid gardener and she loved her flowers and was very enthusiastic over the ribbons she won at the Worth County Fair. She also made quilts all her life, and was the only lady that patched a patchwork quilt. Laura loved her family and their lives were most important to her. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lila Funk of Charles City, Lily Anderson and her husband, John of Albert Lea, Luan Sallee of Albert Lea, Andrew Land of Dent, Minnesota, Harry Land and his wife, Mary of Swisher, Carolyn Kalvig and her husband, Carl of Northwood and Frances Christiansen and her husband, Roger of Lake Mills; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Anna Sanden of Albert Lea; as well as several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Laura also raised two grandchildren, Russell Sanden of Gordonsville and Loretta Starkey of Jacksonville, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clayton; granddaughter, Cathy Funk; great-granddaughter, Sherry Starky; daughter-in-law, Joanne Land; three brothers, Phillip, Maurice and Robert Myli; four sons-in-law, Donald Sallee, Fred Funk, Milford Leidal and Gilman Sanden.
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Marilyn Joyce Arhart

January 14, 2004

Marilyn Joyce Arhart, 68, of Northwood, died on Thursday, January 8, 2004, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 12, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Marilyn Joyce Arhart, was born on September 8, 1935 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Stella A. (Culver) Fry. She attended and graduated from  the Fayette, Iowa, High School. She married Donald D. Arhart on August 23, 1953, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He preceded her in death on July 28, 1991. After their marriage they moved to Nora Springs and then to Mason City before moving to Northwood in 1975.

After moving to Northwood, Marilyn and Don owned and operated the Midway Café. Marilyn also worked for the Corner Post Restaurant in Northwood. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and was especially known for her pies and cinnamon rolls and sewing, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and the customers she served at the café. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, was a Sunday School Teacher at the church for 30 years, and was also very active in other civic and church activities in Northwood and Manly.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Larry Arhart and his wife, Sandra of Mason City, Stella Marie Odom and her husband, Mike of Manly, Dale Arhart and his wife, Karen of Northwood and Christine Dobbins and her husband, Jimmy of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren, Christopher and Justin Arhart, Ole, Mike E., Jeremy, and Jacob Odom, Jeff Anderson, Shawn and Shamra Williams and Kiara Dobbins; two great-grandchildren, Nadia Bahnsen and Dakota Kurtis Anderson; a brother, John Fry and his wife, Betty of Piedmont, South Carolina; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; and a brother, Kenneth Fry.
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Victor Donald Holt

March 10, 2004

Victor Donald Holt, 81, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, died on Thursday, January 8, 2004, from age-related causes.

No service was planned. A private inurnment was held at the Shields Cemetery in Cottage Grove.

Holt was born on January 29, 1922 in Lake Mills, Iowa, to John and Jeanette Holt. He graduated from the Northwood High School in 1940. He married Mavis Zingg in Leland, Iowa on January 22, 1950 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Holt was a planer foreman and retired from Weyerhaeuser in 1984.

He loved walking and cutting firewood. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Clubs in Cottage Grove as well as a member of the VFW.

Survivors include his wife; daughter, Jean Cordova of Cottage Grove; sons, Jim Holt of Eugene, Oregon and Laird Holt of Lebanon, Oregon; brother, Sidney Holt of Iowa; and four grandchildren.
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Lorene Lucille Schutz

January 14, 2004

Lorene Lucille Schutz, 90, of Northwood, died on Sunday, January 11, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 15, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, rural Glenville, with Rev. Mark Wendland officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday, at the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the church on Thursday. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lorene Lucille Schutz, was born on November 13, 1913 near Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of Phinis and Belva (Dingman) Noe. She attended and graduated from the Northwood High School. She married Herbert Schutz on December 7, 1942 in Northwood. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1977.

After their marriage together they farmed west of Gordonsville and west of Northwood, before farming north east of Kensett until 1967 when they moved to Northwood. Lorene also worked for Fallgatter’s Grocery Store in Northwood. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, gardening, flowers, dancing and helping her husband on the farm. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the church circle in rural Glenville.

Left to cherish her memory are two sisters, Ester Ferley and her husband, Glenn of Philips, South Dakota and Louise Hove of National City, California; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert; brother, Walter Noe; sister, Roberta Wilkaski; and two sisters who died in infancy.
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Gerald L. Warrington

January 21, 2004

Gerald L. Warrington, 81, died on Friday, January 16, 2004, in Charles City.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at 11:00 a.m., at the New Life Community Church, Charles City, with Rev. Michael McAbee officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Gerald was born on September 13, 1922 at Lyle, Minnesota, the son of Clifford "Lavern" and Mabel (Basford) Warrington. Gerald moved to Kensett at the age of 5½ after his mother's death. He was then raised by his aunt, attending and graduating from high school there. When returning to Iowa after serving in the Navy during World War II, he married Irma Hoblit on May 24, 1944, in rural Little Cedar, Iowa. Irma died on June 13, 1999.

He was an auto parts manager for 42 years at the Standard Battery Electric from 1950-1992. He belonged to The American Legion and lived in Charles City for 58 years. On July 15, 2000, Gerald and Anna were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Survivors include his wife, Anna; two sons, Jerry Lynn (Cheryl) Warrington of Osage and Donald Edward (Rebecca) Warrington of Waverly; one daughter, Susan Kaye (Lynn) Spurbeck of Forest City; five step-children, Timothy (Debra) Warrington of Cincinnati, Ohio, Gerald Lee (Jennifer) Warrington of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Kendall R. (Sarah) Warrington of West Harrison, Indiana, Len Warrington of Cincinnati, Ohio and Patricia (Perry) Vaught of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; one sister, Margaret Ebling of Mason City; three sisters-in-law, Francis Hundt of Charles City, Ona Maxwell of Charles City and Ida (Jack) Schloemer of Nashua; six grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; two sisters, Marilyn Erbe and Jacquelyn in infancy; and three brothers, Cliff, Ken and Orville.
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Irene C. Edwardson

January 21, 2004

Irene C. Edwardson, 86, of the St. John’s Lutheran Home, died on Sunday, January 18, 2004.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 21, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Lager-Hagemeister will officiate. Interment will be in the Elk Creek Cemetery, rural Kensett.

Irene C. Edwardson, was born on June 17, 1917 in Worth County, Iowa, the daughter of Amund and Julie (Hanson) Sanden. She was baptized and confirmed at the Bristol Lutheran Church. She attended school at the Bristol Township #5 and Kensett High School. She was a former member of the Bristol Lutheran Church and a member of the Oakland Lutheran Church. On November 25, 1933, she married Anton (Tony) Edwardson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Tony preceded her in death.

Irene enjoyed cats, embroidery, waltz and polka music and going to rummage sales. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and her easy laugh.

Survivors include her daughter, Elaine and her husband, Donald (Dick) Carlsen of Albert Lea; granddaughter, Wendy Nelson; grandson, Kim and his wife, Tammie Carlsen; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Nelson, Jason Nelson, Wendy Carlsen and her special friend, Jeff Runden, Anne and her husband, Brian Egeness, Chris Baldwin and Dustin Baldwin; great-great-grandchildren, Jake Nelson, Nicholas Runden, Laura Runden and Hailey Egeness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; her parents; her brothers, Abel, Helmer, Clarence and Gilman Sanden; and her sister, Alpha Harang.
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Ronald A. Knight

February 4, 2004

Ronald A. Knight, 82, of rural Dodge Center, a former farmer and construction worker, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at the Fairview Nursing Home in Dodge Center, where he had lived one month.

A memorial service was held on Friday, January 30, at the United Methodist Church in Dodge Center, with the Rev. Mary Kitchell officiating.

Born on March 14, 1921 in Deep Water, Missouri, he grew up there and attended high school in Clinton, Missouri. He worked for Donaldson Construction of Dodge Center in pipeline construction and also farmed. He and his first wife, Josephine, divorced. In 1953, he married Roberta Adams and they also divorced. On December 18, 1980, he married Virginia “Ginger” Ziebell in Rochester.

He was a member of the Dodge Center United Methodist Church, the American Legion and the Dodge County Saddle Club.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ronald Ray (Judi) of Overland Park, Kansas and Robert Arlie of Thornton, Colorado; daughter, Rhonda (Carl) Weis of Pine Island; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Earl of Belton, Missouri, Jack (Ruby) of Peculiar, Missouri and Paul of Montrose, Missouri; and a sister, Bonnie Oliphant of Wichita, Kansas.
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Anita Anna Sophia Glaser

February 4, 2004

Anita Anna Sophia Glaser, 84, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 31, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers were Scott Perkins, Chris Perkins, Jonathan Perkins, Michael Reyerson, Michael Zrostlik, Paul Balhorn and Matt Davies. Honorary pallbearers were Julie Zrostlik, Omar Wingate, Jakob Bolton, Vanessa Balhorn, Stacey Davies, Alicia Glaser, Penny Perkins, Jackie Perkins, Deanna Perkins, Kendra Reyerson and Wendy Anderson.

Anita was born on August 17, 1919 at Star Prairie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Lena Schwartz. She received her education in the New Ulm Schools. On July 2, 1937, she married Roland Glaser in New Ulm, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in New Ulm and was a long-time member of the First Lutheran Church, Northwood.

Anita was active in church quilting, the Lydia Circle and the First Lutheran Church Women. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Treasurer for many years. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, her family and grandchildren. She had various employment in Mankato, Minnesota. In 1952, Roland and Anita moved to Northwood after purchasing the Northwood Cleaners and operating the dry cleaners until their retirement.

Survivors include one son, Jerome Glaser and his wife, Dian of Bloomington, Minnesota; three daughters, Joan Perkins and her husband, Stan of New Hampton, Mary Bolton of Springfield, Oregon and Anita "Sue" Reyerson and Erbin Anderson of Northwood; one sister, Irma Schwantes of Fulda, Minnesota; one brother, Ray Schwartz and his wife, Dorothy of Frost, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Steinke of New Ulm, Minnesota and Muggs Harding and her husband, Charlie of Kosota, Minnesota; two brothers-in-law, James Glaser and his wife, Carol of Bettendorf, Iowa and Orville Strom of New Ulm, Minnesota; grandchildren, Scott, Christopher and Jonathan Perkins, Vanessa Balhorn, Stacey Davies, Alicia Glaser, Omar Wingate, Jakob Bolton, Michael Reyerson and Julie Zrostlik; 21 great-grandchildren; and many, many friends.

Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Roland in 2000; parents, Albert and Lena Schwartz; brothers, Helmut, Gilbert and John; and son-in-law, Jesse Bolton.
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Berneice Louise Branstad

February 4, 2004

Berneice Louise Branstad, 85, of Northwood and Kensett, formerly of Mason City, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 30, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Burial was in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Berneice Louise Branstad, was born on July 10, 1918 in Grundy Center, Iowa, the daughter of John and Margaret Ash. Berneice worked for the J.P. Decker’s Meat Packing Plant in Mason City, and also worked for the Shift’s Nursing Home in Mason City. Berneice owned and operated Beehives Antiques in Kensett. She enjoyed gardening, antiquing and going to auctions.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Iver Dean Branstad and his wife. Edith of St. Ansgar and Harold Branstad of Wisconsin; daughter, Virginia Servantez and her husband, Mike of Mason City; many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many brothers and sisters; son-in-law, Roger Bushbaum of Manly; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Iver Branstad; son, August “Barney” Branstad who died in February of 1992; daughter, Charlotte Bushbaum who died on May 7, 2001; and a very special friend, Arnold Thompson of 26 years who died on August 18, 2003.
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