Martha H. Peterson

December 7, 2005, page 9

Martha Hedwig Peterson, 85, formerly of Emmons, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at the Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, where she had been a resident for several years.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m., at the Silver Lake Lutheran church, rural Northwood, with Pastor Kevin Mackey officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Visitation was held on Tuesday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and one hour prior to the services at the church.

Martha Hedwig Simon, was born on June 18, 1920 in Walters, Minnesota, to Paul and Marie (Martin) Simon and raised in Walters. On May 1st, 1938, she married Edward Gerber. On August 11, 1953, she married Gilman Peterson. She spent her entire life as a devoted housewife and mother of six.

Martha enjoyed meeting people and loved to laugh. Some of her favorite pastimes were bingo, jigsaw puzzles, needlework, and her all time favorite a good game of "500". She was a longtime member of the Silver Lake Lutheran church and the Senior Citizens Center in Albert Lea.

Martha is survived by her six children, Ervin (Mary) Gerber of Walters, Helen (David) McNary of Marshalltown, Iowa, Robert (Virginia) Peterson of Albert Lea, Gordon (Nancy) Peterson of Lake Mills, Iowa, Merlyn Peterson of Albert Lea and Darlene (Brian) Holdgrafer of Baudette, Minnesota; ten grandchildren, Amy (Patric) Pehrson, Jean Baca, Eric Gerber, Kerrie (Britt) Taul, Edwin (Theresa) Schmidt, Christen (Terry) Bickel, Bryon (Michelle) Houlgrave, Bradon Peterson, Shannon Peterson and Jessica Ann Peterson; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Juanita (Elden) Beyer of Wells; one half-brother, Roger Simon of Sutter, California; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husbands; step-mother, Martha Wick; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin (Margaret) Simon; sister and brother-in-law, Alvesta (Norbert) Meyer; brother-in-law, Elden Beyer; half-brother, Joachim Simon; grandson, Brandon Peterson; and grandson-in-law, Mark Baca.
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Orville H. Trytten

December 14, 2005, page 9

Orville H. Trytten, 87 of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Thursday, December 8, 2005, at his home in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, December 12, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Memorial Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose Post #235 of the American Legion. Visitation was held on Sunday, December 11, from 3-6:00 p.m., at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, and continued for one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.

Orville Herman Trytten, was born on May 16, 1918 in Thompson, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Emma (Leifson) Trytten. Following baptism and confirmation in the Lutheran faith, Orville moved with his family to Lake Mills. After serving in the U.S. Army, he was married to Irene M. Trenhaile in 1944. at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Following six years of farming in the Thompson and Grafton areas, they opened the Golden Star Roller Rink, which moved seasonally to various, towns in northern Iowa.

Orville loved working with children and enjoyed playing games with his family who had a weekly family meal ("Fat Tuesday") at his home in Lake Mills. Orville shared his enthusiasm for music, skating, carnivals, parades, fireworks, outdoor movie theaters and all things fun with his children. His greatest treasures were his family, wife, Irene, children and grandchildren.

Survivors include five children, Viola Simmons of Lake Mills, Dean Trytten and wife, Beverly of Taylors, South Carolina, Twyla and husband, Alain Pederson of Lake Mills, Karen and husband, Mike Leidal of Austin, Minnesota and Pamela Trytten of Boulder City, Nevada; two brothers, Arlo Trytten and wife, Darlene of Lake Mills and Glaydon Trytten and wife, Donna of Lake Mills; nine grandchildren, Nickolas Simmons, Dana Trytten and wife, Becky, Dana Benson, Denise Lensing and husband, Jerry (and step-son, Michael), Misty Liedal, Tara Leidal, David Meineke, April Harris and husband, Christopher and Alex McPherson; and four great-grandchildren, Brandon (Simmons) Ralston, Michael and Jessica Harris and Madison Rose Lensing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; parents, Oscar and Emma Trytfen; two grandchildren, Jason Leidal and Chad Simmons; brothers, Lawrence Trytten, Elmer (Bud) Trytten and Hiram Trytten; and sisters, Juella Trytten and Alice Peterson.
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Barton Russell

December 21, 2005, page 9

Bart died peacefully at home, on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, with his wife and family by his side.

Following private inurnment at the Tahoma National Cemetery, a memorial service took place at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 20, at the Peninsula Lutheran Church in Gig Harbor, Washington.

The family wants to thank Dr. Roth for his compassionate care of Bart and Franciscan Hospice for making it possible for Bart to spend his last weeks in his home on the Sound. Donations can be made in Bart's name to the American Lung Association.

He was born on May 30, 1932 in Toivola, on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was proud of his Finnish-Irish heritage and his Finnish "Sisu," or perseverance, which helped him in his years' long struggle against lung disease. Bart accomplished many things in his life and worked in many fields, including logging, mining, long haul trucking, as a sheriff’s deputy in Colorado and as a teamster general foreman in the Tacoma Tide flats on the Prudoe Bay project. But his most rewarding work was in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, which began aboard diesel subs in the 1940s. His final shipboard post was as Chief of the Boat of the USS Ethan Allen, one of the nation's earliest nuclear ballistic missile submarines.

Friends and family will miss Bart's dry humor, quick wit and colorful expressions. Those who knew him saw through his salty exterior to a great heart.

He is survived by his wife, Gretchen; sister, Carolyn; children, Douglas, Diane, Debra, Mike and Bridget; step-children, Rachel, Matthew and Ben; 13 grandchildren; and longtime friend, Pat.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest and Mamie (Harju) Russell; his brother, Ronald; his first wife, Joan; and his son, Daniel.
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Ansley Orin Stromley

December 21, 2005, page 9

Ansley Orin Stromley, 94, rural Joice, died on Thursday, December 15, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, December 19, at the First Lutheran Church Chapel, Northwood, with Reverend Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, with military honors by members of the "Our Buddies" VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. Visitation was held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, and one hour prior to the service time on Monday at the church.

Ansley Orin Stromley, was born on June 26, 1911 in rural Kensett, the son of Martin and Carrie (Bergo) Stromley. He was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Ansley was educated in the Northwood Schools. After completing his schooling he and his brother, Kenneth owned and operated a Dairy farm, and also raised crops in the Northwood and Joice areas. Ansley and his brother, Kenneth were one of the first ones to own a Threshing Machine in the area and also did custom bailing for area farmers. Together Ansley and Kenneth farmed over 70 years.

Ansley was inducted into the U.S. Army on December 4, 1942 and served with the 690th Ordnance Ammunition Company during World War II and was honorably discharged on August 4, 1943, at Romulus, New York. Ansley loved taking care of his Dairy farm and was a member of the Brown Swiss Cattle Association. Ansley was also a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and Farming of Yester Years Threshing Club in Kester, Minnesota.

Left to cherish his memory is a sister, Myrtle Banken of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

His parents; two sisters, Inborg Peterson and Ruby Stromley; his brother, Kenneth Stromley; and two brothers-in-law, Ole Banken, and Milton Peterson preceded him in death.
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Edith Wright

December 21, 2005, page 9

Edith Wright, 96, of Northwood, died on Friday, December 16, 2005, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Reverend Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service time on Wednesday at the church.

Edith was born on March 17, 1909 in Silver Lake Township, the daughter of Amund and Johanna (Jorde) Groe. Edith attended rural schools near Lake Mills and graduated from the Lake Mills High School. She also attended Waldorf College in Forest City. After completing her schooling she taught in rural schools in Worth County. She was united in marriage to Donald Wright on May 12, 1935, at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Northwood. He preceded her in death in June 1994. After their marriage together they owned and operated Wright's Grocery Store in Northwood for 10 years.

Edith enjoyed playing Bridge and 500 cards, flowers, gardening, board games, cooking and baking, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the church circle, Eastern Star member, Green Thumb Garden Club, 20's Club and was a former Sunday School Teacher.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Donna Bott and her husband, Edward of Northwood; grandchildren, Donald Bott of Rochester, New York, Douglas Bott of Sitka, Arkansas, DeeAnne Shaw and her husband, Robert Shaw III of Crystal Lake, Illinois and Bradley Wright of Northwood; a daughter-in-law, Lonna Wright of Mason City; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Groe of Northwood, Wilma Groe of Burlington, Iowa and Dorothy Helgoland of Lake Mills; special loved ones, Donald Hagen of Northwood, Ila Mae Everding of Oklahoma, Richard Hagen of Olivia, Minnesota and LaDonna Kerton of California; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Her husband, Donald; a son, Chuck Wright; grandson, Michael Wright; and eight brothers and sisters, preceded Edith in death.
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William Gentz Jr.

December 21, 2005, page 9

William "Bill" Gentz J., 96, of 1978 Highway 105, died on Friday, December 16, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, December 20, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, rural Carpenter, with Reverend Lance Kittleson and Reverend Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation was held on Monday, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood.

William "Bill" Gentz Jr., was born on November 12, 1909, the son of William and Matilda (Hanson) Gentz. Bill attended the Meltonville and Otranto Schools. Bill then moved west of Northwood where he worked as a farm hand. Bill went into farming for himself in 1933 with horses, farming east of Northwood. After he retired from farming he worked for Carroll George until his retirement. Bill was united in marriage to Esther Kloose on April 15, 1934 in Northwood and to this union 11 children were born. Together they joined the Deer Creek Lutheran Church. Bill was a loving husband for 71 years.

He loved farming and playing cards, he greatly enjoyed dancing and having a good time. Bill took great pride in taking care of his tractors, machinery and lawnmowers. Bill's greatest love was visiting and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Delores (LaVern) Baldwin, Charles Gentz, Richard (Sharon) Gentz, Marilyn (Chuck) Holland, Gloria (David) Davidson, Rosalie (Steve) Greiman, Eugene (Marilyn) Gentz, June (Keith) Low, Robert (Cyndi) Gentz and Julie (Tom) Bock; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Dorothy Low; sisters-in-law, Clara and Hazel Kloose; brother-in-law, Martin Kloose; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Matlida Gentz; loving wife of 71 years, Esther Gentz; son, Wilbert Gentz; brothers, Art, Roy and Raymond Gentz; and sisters, Florence Bottleman and Wilma Thompson.
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LuVerne H. Kuhlmann

December 21, 2005, page 11

LuVerne H. Kuhlmann, 69, of Northwood, died on Sunday, December 18, 2005, at his home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 22, at 10:30 a.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation is on Wednesday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

LuVerne was born on February 28, 1936, to Harvey and Mildred (Stalheim) Kuhlmann in Worth County, Iowa. He was married to Marilyn Nelson in the Little Brown Church. LuVerne had a passion for farming and farmed until the mid 60's, then worked for the railroad, retiring after becoming disabled in 1980. He enjoyed hunting and loved the friendships that he developed.

He is survived by his daughter, Dianne Olson of Lakeville, Minnesota; mother, Mildred of Northwood; three grandchildren; brothers, Eiton Kuhlmann of Northwood and Arthur (Tub)| Kuhlmann of Clear Lake, Iowa; two sisters, Kalla Lodge of Charles City and Audrey Coyle of Charles City, Iowa.

LuVerne was preceded in death by his father; wife; son, Richard; and daughter, Debra.
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DeAlda Stromley

December 28, 2005, page 11

DeAlda Burdella Stromley, 83, of Marble Rock, Iowa, formerly of Manly, died on Friday, December 23, 2005, at the St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 29, 2005, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, with Reverend Randy Nielsen and Reverend Patricia Shaw officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service time on Thursday at the church. The family of DeAlda Burdella Stromley has requested that memorial contributions be made the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Alter Guild in Manly, in her memory.

DeAlda Burdella Stromley, was born on October 2, 1922 in Kensett, the daughter of Manley and Olive (Moretz) Anderson. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in the Manly English Evangelical Lutheran Church (Bethlehem Lutheran) in Manly. She attended and received her education in the Manly Community School, graduating from the Manly High School. After completing her schooling, she worked as a cashier at the St. Paul/Minneapolis International Airport. She was united in marriage to Obert Stromley on July 26, 1943, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. After their marriage she was a stay at home mom and loved and cared for her family. In 1946, the family moved from the Twin Cities to Manly and helped her husband, Obert as a bookkeeper for many years, at the Manly Motor Company. DeAlda also was a bookkeeper for the Worth County Co-op in Northwood.

DeAlda enjoyed gardening, dancing, fishing, camping and traveling south for the winter. She especially enjoyed baking and cooking, always making sure she had cookies in the freezer for her grandchildren. However, her greatest love and enjoyment was her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. DeAlda was very active at the church and was the first women on the church council. She also was very active in the church Alter Guild acting as President for a number of years. DeAlda was also involved in circle, delivered Meals on Wheels and headed-up many other committees. After moving to Marble Rock, she became active in the St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Obert Stromley of Marble Rock; her children, Richard Stromley and his wife, Pat of Mason City, Deanna Stromley of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Duane Stromley and his wife, Daphne of Manly, John Stromley of Burlington, Iowa and Janice Marken and her husband, Gary of Manly; grandchildren, Randall Stromley and his wife, Kris of Des Moines, Robert Stromley and his fiancée, Kristi Tabbert of Mason City, Dawn Bentten and her husband, Scott of Lisbon, North Dakota, Danita Ostrom and her husband, Travis of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Andrew Marken and his wife, Amie of Manly, Sara Marken of Manly and her special friend, Travis Dunbar of Mason City; great-grandchildren, Abigail Stromley, Samuel Stromley, Claire Stromley, Hunter Bentten and Isac Bentten; five sisters, Velma Roberts and her husband, Don of Manly, Joy Warner and her husband, LaVern of Mason City, Arlene Martie and her husband, Leo of Manly, Norma Stretch of Manly and Charlotte Cobeen and her special friend, Bob Thoen of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; one brother, Millard Anderson and his wife, Cynthia; a brother-in-law, Reuben Stromley and his wife, Helen of Mason City; two sisters-in-law, Esther Nelson and Eleanor Stromley, both of Northwood; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Her parents preceded her in death.
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Gerald W. Perry

January 18, 2006, page 11

Gerald (Jerry) W. Perry, age 68, of St. Paul, Minnesota, formerly of Northwood, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 11:45 a.m., on Thursday, January 4, at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Burial was in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, with military rites by the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Honor Guard.

Gerald W. Perry, was born on November 11, 1937, to Elmer and C. Jean (Brown) Perry in Northwood. Gerald served briefly in the United States Navy in 1957. He was a member of the American Legion Post 425, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Gerald is survived by three sisters, Lorraine Berg and Ruth Perry of Albert Lea and Ilene Shinn of Northwood; one brother, Laurence (Yvonne) Perry of Kellog, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dale, Donald and Earl; an aunt, Violet Orman; a niece, Cynthia Crowe; a nephew, Kenneth Berg; and a great-nephew, Brian Crowe.
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Nancy M. Quade

January 4, 2006, page 9

Nancy M. Quade, 80, of Loveland, Colorado, died on Saturday, December 24, 2005, at the Hospice McKee Medical Care Center.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, December 28, at the Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland, Colorado. Funeral services were held at Derby Hill Baptist by Rev. Duane Trimble.

Nancy was born on May, 22, 1925, in Westbrock, Minnesota, to Nels and Ellen (Fredricksen) Christensen. She attended school in Westbrook, Minnesota and one year of beautician school in Minneapolis. She owned and operated Nancy’s Beauty Shop in Albert Lea. Worked at Teledyn in Loveland and owned and operated, since 1973, Gateway Motel in Loveland. She married Arthur Quade in 1945 in Minnesota. Nancy and Arthur were married for 32 years until Arthur passed away. Nancy belonged to the Derby Hill Baptist Church in Loveland. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, sons, James Quade of Fort Coffins, Colorado and John Quade of Northwood; daughters, Rosie (Dale) Leegaard of Northwood and Judy Keefe of Loveland, Colorado; sister, June Quade of Wells, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren, Tim (Teresa) Quade, Mike (Lori) Quade, both of Loveland, Nancy Curtis of Ft. Collins, Angela Quade of Austin, Minnesota, Victoria (Tim) Earing of Longmont, Randy (Carla) Leegaard of Emmons, Minnesota, Susan Leegaard of Northwood, Rhonda Leegaard of Fort Coffins, Dr. John Leegaard of Lake Mills, David (Staci) Leegaard of Joplin, Missouri and SGT. Steven Hanson of Fort Hood, Texas; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; parents; and grandson, Rodney.
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Ardene L. Dockum

January 4, 2006, page 9

Ardene L. Dockum, 78, of Carpenter, died on Monday, December 26, 2005, at the North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, Iowa.

Memorial services were held on Friday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m., at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa, with Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Cemetery. Family received friends on Thursday, December 29, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Ardene was born on February 17, 1927 in Otranto, Iowa, to John (Fritz) and Mamie (Nelson) Ogden. She attended school in Otranto and graduated from the Carpenter High School in 1945. On December 30, 1945, she married Harry Dockum at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Osage, with this year being their 60th wedding anniversary. After marriage she became a member of the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter. Ardene helped on the farm and then worked for 30 years at Dockum TV and Appliance.

She devoted countless hours to the Carpenter Commercial Club and the Carpenter Athletic Club. She enjoyed fishing, having taught many kids to fish and she enjoyed the fellowship of bowling. Ardene truly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ardene is survived by her husband, Harry of Carpenter; son, Gary of Rock Falls, Iowa; son-in-law, Wayne McNealy of Osage; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Gloria; son, David; two brothers, Leo and Nolan Ogden; and sister, Joyce Buehrer.
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Anna Marie Nicholson

January 4, 2006, page 9

Anna Marie Nicholson, 81, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at her home.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 31, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Kensett, with Reverend Tom Martin officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. The family of Anna Marie Nicholson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Elk Creek Lutheran Church or to the Hospice of North Iowa, in her memory.

Anna Marie Nicholson, was born on December 10, 1924 in Good Thunder, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Emma (Bareiss) Miller. Anna was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Good Thunder Lutheran Church. She attended and received her education in the country school near Good Thunder. She was united in marriage to David Nicholson on November 20, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Anna worked for a short time at the Wilson Meat Packing plant in Albert Lea, Minnesota. After their marriage together they farmed in Worth County, Iowa, until their retirement from farming in 1969. Anna and her husband David began driving Winnebago Motor Homes for Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa, and continued to do so for many years. In 1975, the family moved to Forest City, Iowa.

One of Anna’s hobbies was making Lefse that she sold to several stores in the North Iowa area. She enjoyed wintering in Florida with her husband, gardening, sewing, embroidering, making quilts, crocheting, and reading, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, David Nicholson of Northwood; four children, Nancy Klingfuss and her husband, Darrell of Northwood, Donna Hayes and her husband, Russell of Midland, Texas, Bill Nicholson and his wife, Terry of Northwood and Tina Kuennen and her husband, Joe of Northwood; ten grandchildren, Mark Klingfuss and Brian Klingfuss of Northwood, Nikole Nicholson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alexandria Nicholson and McKensie Nicholson of Northwood, Andra Lea Hall and her husband, Ed of Midland, Texas, Emily Hayes Stephens of Midland, Texas, Anna Kuennen of Duluth, Minnesota, Laura Kuennen of Northwood and Heather Chambers and her husband, Paul of Charles City; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herman Miller and his wife, Grace of Waldorf, Minnesota and Walter Miller of Good Thunder, Minnesota; a sister, Emma Speck and her husband, Bob of Good Thunder, Minnesota; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Nicholson; a sister, Martha; and a nephew, Marvin Miller.
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Eddie G. Ellingson

January 11, 2006, page 11

Eddie G. Ellingson, 82, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at Sun City, Arizona.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with Rev. Don Preston officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Military rites were conducted by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion.

Eddie was born on August 4, 1923 in Gordonsville, Minnesota, the son of Eddie and Alma (Nesset) Ellingson. He graduated from the Northwood High School and Ellsworth College in 1942. On August 19, 1951, he wed Margaret Hamilton at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Eddie worked at the Franklin Furniture Store, Ralston-Purina and the United States Post Office for 29 years.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two daughters; two sons; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert Eddie (Chick) Ellingson; brothers, Lloyd, Alton and Vernon; and one sister, Almira.
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Robert Scheibe, Jr.

January 18, 2006, page 11

Robert A. Scheibe, Jr., 77, died on Thursday, December 29, 2005, at his home after a long, brave struggle with cancer.

A memorial service was held on Monday, January 2, 2006, at the Christ Church United Methodist.

Bob was born on July 20, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, where he was once a paperboy for Orville Wright. After receiving an MA in Music from Northwestern University, Bob served in the Korean War before becoming an instrumental music teacher in Fayette, Iowa. He was a school administrator at the Northwood-Kensett Schools. He then returned to graduate school fulltime at Case Western Reserve University, earning a PhD in clinical psychology. He joined Rohrer, Hibler and Replogie, eventually heading up their Toronto and Detroit offices before retiring in 1985 to Tucson.

For the past 14 years, one of his greatest pleasures was working at the Bear Canyon’ Library. An avid birder, Bob had a life list of 735 species, and led bird walks in Cleveland and Tucson. Bob was an active member of the Methodist Church, serving as a choir director in Iowa and coordinating the Heifer Project for Christ Church in Tucson. Bob continued to play the trumpet throughout his life, playing in a dance band in Iowa and Minnesota in the 1950s. He proudly played in the Alumni Marching Band for Northwestern University.

Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean; his children, Cyndy and Fred (Debbie); and granddaughters, Ariana, Elizabeth and Emily.
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Cecil Leslie Plath

January 4, 2006, page 9

Cecil Leslie Plath, age 89, of Kensett, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2005, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood, Iowa, with Rev. Karl Hermanson officiating. Interment took place in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa. Visitation was on Monday, January 2, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood and continued prior to the service.

Cecil was born on September 24, 1916 at Manly, Iowa, to Herman and Margaret (Casey) Plath. He graduated from the Grafton High School on May 17, 1935. He was confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, on July 23, 1939. He was united in marriage to Pearl LaVerne Millis on July 26, 1942 in Lyle, Minnesota. Cecil was a carpenter most of his working years and also farmed.

Cecil enjoyed making many kinds of items with wood, including furniture, lawn ornaments, kitchen items and also building his own homestead in Bolan in 1963. Cecil also enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling. Cecil and Pearl took many enjoyable trips together.

Left to cherish his memory are his nephews, Gary (Jean) Hartwig of Northwood, Dave (Sue) Hartwig of Northwood and Duane (Jeanne) Hartwig of Waverly; and niece, Marjory (Del) Daniels of Mason City; also several other nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Herman and Margaret Plath; his wife, Pearl; brother, Virgil Plath; and sister, Verna Hartwig.
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Raymond Throne

January 11, 2006, page 11

Raymond Throne, formerly of Albert Lea, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2005, at the VA Nursing Home in Phoenix. He was laid to rest at the VA Memorial Cemetery on January 9, 2006, in Phoenix, Arizona, with a military service and honors. He fought a long hard battle with cancer.

He was born on October 3, 1925 in Northwood, to Ove and Lizzie Throne. He farmed and worked at LeSota Tools. He married Doris Erdman of Albert Lea and was divorced in 1958. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he worked at an exterminator company. He was very active in the American Legion. Raymond later married Donna Eng in 1961. They were divorced in 1974.

Ray is survived by his son, Wally of Irving, Texas; daughter, Sandra Christianson of Albert Lea; brother, Lloyd of Faribault; sisters, Loretta (Bob) Hertzog of Sun Lakes, Arizona, Arlene Johnson and Tolora Grosland of Albert Lea, sister-in-law, Anne Throne of Phoenix and Doris Throne of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rosetta of Northwood; brothers, Talford of Phoenix, LuVerne, Orville and Harley of Mason City and Rolland in infancy; sisters-in-law, Edith Throne and Irna Throne of Mason City and Mabel Throne of Faribault; and nephew-in-law, Wayne Flatness of Albert Lea.
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