Jenna Lynn Nerad

August 9, 2006

Jenna Lynn Nerad, 23, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Northwood,  died on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at her home in Iowa City.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 5, 2006, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Reverend Wayne Hagen and Reverend Barbara Wills officiating. Following the services, and according to her wishes, cremation will take place with inurnment at a later date in the cemetery in Toeterville, Iowa. Visitation was held from 5-8:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation was also one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

Jenna Lynn Nerad, was born on September 19, 1982 in Osage, the daughter of Randy Nerad and Cynthia (Brizius) Pangburn. She attended and received her elementary education in the Northwood-Kensett Community Schools, and completed her final years in high school in St. Ansgar, graduating in the class of 2001. Jenna also received her LPN degree from Kirkwood College in Iowa City, and would have been a senior this year at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and would have graduated with an RN degree in 2007. While attending college Jenna also worked at the Oaknoll Nursing Home and at the Hamburg Restaurant in Iowa City. 
 
Jenna loved animals, writing poetry, reading, flowers, running, was a free spirit, loved life, had a big heart, she loved everyone and never was judgmental, loved the elderly people, and believed that we shouldn't judge people for how they looked on the outside, but how they looked on the inside. Jenna also enjoyed traveling with family and friends, and had traveled to the northwest, south, and the west coast, but loved the northwest coast the most and was hoping to be a nurse in the Seattle, Washington area when she graduated from nursing school.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Cynthia Pangburn of Northwood and Randy Nerad of St. Ansgar; brother, Riley Pangburn of Northwood; and a sister, Kendra Nerad of St. Ansgar; step-father, Gary Pangburn of Northwood; paternal grandparents, Victor (Linda) Nerad of St. Ansgar; maternal grandmother, Colleen Brizius of Eagan, Minnesota; two aunts, Kathy (Don) Kocian of Springfield, Missouri and Vickie (Tedd) Maakestad of Osage; cousins, Kimberly (Brent) Creach of St. Louis, Missouri and Lucas and Garrett Maakestad of Osage; godmother, Sherry Olson of Northwood and her godfather, Jeff Koster of Ft. Collins, Colorado; as well as other relatives and many friends.
 
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Russell Brizius; her paternal grandmother, Verla Mae Nerad; and her uncle, Raymond Reeves.
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Lorraine M. Julseth

August 9, 2006

Lorraine M. Julseth, 84, of Northwood, died on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, August 5, 2006, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, with Rev. Thomas Martin officiating. Interment was in the Elk Creek Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and then one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.

Lorraine was born on October 9, 1921 in Grafton, Iowa, the daughter of Emil and Alvina (Wilke) Hackbart. She graduated from the Grafton High School in 1940 and then Waldorf College, Forest City.

She worked as a secretary at Deckers in Mason City and then at an Air Force Base in Utah. She moved back to Grafton and worked for Standard Oil in Mason City until it closed.

She married Truman Julseth on September 11, 1955, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, Iowa. They have lived on the same farm ever since they have been married.

She was an avid supporter of her nieces and nephews and enjoyed attending their sporting events. She was very involved in church activities, enjoyed bowling and working with 4-H. She was a member of the Elk Creek Lutheran Church.

Lorraine will be sadly missed by her husband, Truman Julseth of Northwood; brother, Roger Hackbart and his wife, Lucille of Golden Valley, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Connie Julseth of Northwood; three sisters-in-law, Thelma Gaarder of Sibley, Iowa, Neva Julseth of Northwood and Lois Julseth of Kensett; and many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister; and her brother, Robert Hackbart and his wife Loretta.
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Daryl Dean Carlson

August 9, 2006

Daryl Dean Carlson, 67, died on Friday, August 4, 2006, at his home in Northwood, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral service celebrating his life was held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at the United Methodist Church, Bolan, Iowa, with Pastor Robert Cumings officiating. Visitation was held from 5-8:00 p.m., on Monday, August 7, 2006, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Daryl Dean Carlson, was born on October 10, 1938 in Bolan, Iowa, the son of Arthur C. and Viola (Kenison) Carlson. He grew up on the family farm, attended country school and graduated from the Kensett High School. 

He was married to Jo Ann Gullickson and to that union were born three children. He farmed near Bolan and Grafton until 1982, when he moved to Northwood. He worked for a number of businesses in and around Northwood, including Worthco Feed, Carroll George Incorporated and Shade Tree Liquors. He was also an auctioneer and operated Viking Auto Sales.

He maintained an active interest in farming throughout his life. He enjoyed baseball and participated in slow pitch softball in Kensett well into his 40s. More recently his interests included vintage tractor rides, trading stocks, old western movies and sharing conversation with family and friends. He particularly enjoyed participating in the effort to bring the Diamond Jo Casino to Worth County, including his trips to lobby the state legislature in Des Moines and hosting cyclists during RAGBRAI.

Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Jacqueline (Howard) Erdmann of Northwood; three children, Kevin (Lisa) Carlson of Christiansburg, Virginia, Kim (John) Kraft of Winter Haven, Florida and Kari (Kirk) Stoa of Maple Grove, Minnesota; and ten grandchildren, Melanie and Bryce Carlson, Kyle, Ryan and Todd Kraft and Taylor, Nick, Jana, Joshua, and Emma Stoa. 

Also surviving Daryl are his niece, Pam (Don) Anderson of Northwood and nephew, Craig (Joni) Erdmann of Richmond, Virginia.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents.
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Allen J. Berg

August 16, 2006

Allen J. Berg, 72, of Fertile, died on Monday, August 7, 2006, at his home in Fertile.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the Fertile Lutheran Church, with David Halverson, lay minister officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, with military rites by the Northwood Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the church. The Petersen Lund Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Allen Jene Berg, the son of Jeffrey and Marie (Bendickson) Berg, was born on December 26, 1933 at Northwood. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and attended school at Northwood until the 10th grade. Allen served his country in the U.S. Air Force being stationed in California. He was honorably discharged in 1957 and returned home to Northwood. 

On September 3, 1960, he was married to Marsha Fox at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived in Mason City, Britt, and in 1966 moved to Fertile. Allen was employed at the Fertile Tile and Winnebago Industries in Forest City, which he retired from in 1996. He enjoyed reading, fishing, collecting candy dishes, going to auctions, having coffee at Pronto and especially, spending time with his grandsons.
 
He was a member of the Fertile Lutheran Church, had served on the Fertile City Council, Fertile Fire and Rescue and was a past member of the Fertile Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marsha of Fertile; two children, Melinda Bartz of Northwood and Jeffrey Berg of Fertile; two grandsons, Adam and Trevor Bartz of Northwood; three brothers, Benhart (Phyllis) Berg of Northwood, James (Kathy) Berg of Northwood and Darrell Berg of Northwood; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl “Toad” and Vivian Fox, Jr. of Forest City; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; a sister, Sharon; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Martinson.
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Claire "Rocky" Low

August 16, 2006

Claire "Rocky" Low, age 49, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Thursday, August 10, 2006.
  
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 14, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with Father David Kucera officiating. Burial took place in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation was on Sunday, August 13, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home and continued one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

Claire "Rocky" Low, was born on January 24, 1957 in Mason City, Iowa, to Russell and Dorothy (Gentz) Low. Rocky graduated from the Northwood-Kensett High School in l976. He met Connie Theobald on the softball field and they became team mates and were married on September 28, l991 and together had two beautiful daughters that he adored. 

He was no doubt a family man. He spent much time with his wife and girls at home and coaching the girls' activities. Rocky was loved not only by his family and close friends, but by most everyone who knew him. He was an easy going, simple man who only wanted for himself the satisfaction that came from the work he performed to benefit someone else.

He recently volunteered to take the position of President of the Northwood Park Board. He accomplished so many things in his first year including spearheading the addition of a third softball diamond in the river park and helping with the creation of the borderline league for both the girls and boys teams. He had many more updates in mind for the river park.

Rocky was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed taking fishing trips to Canada and Minnesota every year with his friends. He liked to hunt with friends, nephews and his dog Copper. He enjoyed farming his father's land with his brothers and nephew. He was working to restore his father's old Farmall tractors.

In the summer he loved to play softball. He played for many years until he felt he needed to coach and watch his girls play. Wednesday nights became sacred in the summer as it was his night to golf and play cards with friends.

He loved working outdoors. He enjoyed working in the yard and his job on the secondary road crew for Worth County. It was tragic that his life ended on the job, but on the other hand, he also took his last breath doing what he loved.

He acquired many friends over the years through his many activities and work. He loved you all. You know who you are!!!

Rocky believed that activities for kids were important. His passion was to make sure the youth of Northwood had these opportunities. He was involved in creating activities for youth including fundraising, coaching and organizing games at events. Because of his passion for the youth advancement in athletics in Northwood, please send any memorials to NSB Bank c/o Rocky's Passion. The account will disperse funds to the Northwood Park Board and youth sports for equipment, structures, etc. as needed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Low; and his brother, Delbert Low.

Rocky is survived by his wife, Connie of Northwood; two daughters, Britney and Shelby of Northwood; his mother, Dorothy Low of Northwood; one sister, Arlene Meland of Clinton, Iowa; and two brothers, Arlen and Lonnie, both of Northwood, Iowa.
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Dennis D. Broitzman

August 16, 2006

Dennis D. Broitzman, 59, formerly of Glenville, Minnesota, died on Sunday morning, August 13, 2006, at his home in rural Millville, Minnesota.

The funeral service for Dennis D. Broitzman will be at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 17, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85056 134th Street, Glenville, with Pastor Jeffrey Wallager officiating. Burial will be in Wanderers Root Cemetery at Glenville.

Friends may visit from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 16, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle, Minnesota and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Schleicher Funeral Homes, Lake City Chapel, in Lake City, Minnesota.

Dennis Dale Broitzman, was born on January 17, 1947 in Glenville, to Willmar and Nadine (Olson) Broitzman. He attended elementary school and graduated in 1965 from the Glenville High School at Glenville. Dennis farmed his entire lifetime in the Northwood/Glenville area.

He married Winifred Ferguson on July 16, 1966, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was later divorced, and then married Joyce Wrobel Krusmark on March 10, 2002, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle, Minnesota. He was a lifetime member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. 

He enjoyed casino gaming, loved welding, motorcycling, and loved horses and playing with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce M. Broitzman of Millville, Minnesota; one daughter, Kelli (Shane) Dittrich of Austin, Minnesota; one son, Brian  Broitzman (Aunde Erlandson) of Albert Lea, Minnesota; two step-daughters, Dorothy (Orrin) Haugen of Mazeppa, Minnesota and Darla (Curtis) Tesmer of Millville, Minnesota; one step-son, Bill (Jean) Krusmark of Millville, Minnesota; his mother, Nadine Broitzman of Albert Lea, Minnesota; nineteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Broitzman of Glenville, Minnesota and Lonny (Sue) Broitzman of New Richland, Minnesota.
 
He was preceded in death by his father; and one granddaughter.
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Sharlyene M. Baird

August 23, 2006

Sharlyene M. Baird, died on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit with her family by her side.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 19, 2006, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, with Brother Dennis Brock officiating. A gathering of friends and family was held on Friday, August 18, 2006, at her daughter Becky's house. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hospice of North Iowa or the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. 

Sharlyene was born on September 14, 1937 in Garner, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd G. and Florence (Dickinson) Ulrich. She grew up in Clear Lake until moving to Mason City in 1953. She worked at IMI Cornelius for twenty-one and half years until her retirement in 1999. 

She enjoyed spending time with her children and especially attending her grandchildren's activities. She loved "Fun Day Friday" a day where Sharlyene and her family would spend the day together. Sharlyene was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on February 12, 1967 and had the privilege to serve as a full-time minister at the Garner and most recently the Mason City Congregation.

Sharlyene is survived by her children, Michael Jensen and wife, Karen of Rockford, Minnesota, Terry Jensen and wife, Ila of Northwood, Debbie Pralle and husband, Dean of Mason City, Jackie Hjelle and husband, Mike of Mason City and Becky Gump and husband, Roger of Mason City; grandchildren, Brittani Jensen, Jamie Gasteiger and husband, Justin, Heather Cody and husband, Matt, Betsy Wright and husband, Dwayne, Mandi Pralle and special friend, Kris, Mat Pralle, Terry Hjelle and wife, Heather, Samantha Hjelle, Danika Gump and special friend, Matt, Kayla Gump and Collin Gump; nine great-grandchildren; and two step-grandsons; brothers, Ronald Ulrich of Mason City, Merlyn Ulrich and wife, Geneva of Mason City, Richard Ulrich and wife, Pauline of Klemme, Iowa; sisters, Beverly Gates of Dunn, North Carolina, Linda Quinones and husband, Johnny of Mason City and Roberta Meyer and husband, Don of Mason City; numerous nieces and nephews; and many dear friends, especially Pam and Jean.

Sharlyene was preceded in death by her parents; her children's father, Juell Jensen; grandchildren, Shannon Marie Jensen and Daniel Lee Jensen.
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Elaine Marie Shepherd

August 23, 2006

Elaine Marie Shepherd, age 67, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Des Moines, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006, after a severe stroke at the Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. 

Memorial services were held on Monday, August 21, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, with burial in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation, with the family present, was held on Sunday from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Funeral Home. 

Elaine was born on October 16, 1938 in Northwood, Iowa, to Opal (Flatness) and Russell Mielke. She married Frank "Dick" Shepherd on November 2, 1957. Elaine was employed by Iowa Health Systems for 25 years before retiring and moving to Fort Dodge.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Alonzo) Hall of Des Moines and Cindy (Mitch) Gruber of Fort Dodge; grandsons, Jamie of Cedar Rapids and Shaun of Fort Dodge; great-grandsons, Damian and Davon of Fort Dodge; brother, Duane (Jan) Mielke of Northwood, Iowa; sisters, Ruth (Richard) Anderl of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Marilyn (John) Nagle of Greeley, Colorado and Lydia (Tim) Elmer of Albert Lea, Minnesota. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a son, James R. Shepherd. 
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Karen Butler

August 30, 2006

Karen Marcia Butler, 65, of rural Kensett, died on Thursday, August 24, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service was held on Monday, August 28, 2006, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett, with Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial was in the South Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Karen Marcia Butler, was born on November 20, 1940, at the Kingland Hospital in Lake Mills, the daughter of Tom and Josephine (Christianson) Swenson. She was baptized on January 5, 1941 and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Salem Lutheran Church,  Lake Mills. She attended and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1958. Karen also attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Buena Vista University.
 
She was united in marriage to Glenn Butler on August 27, 1961, at the Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills.
 
Karen worked as a church secretary at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City and at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett and also worked for L. M. Plastics in Lake Mills, before working for Fleetguard Industries in Lake Mills for 25 years, until her retirement in 2002.

She enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles, but her greatest love and enjoyment was her family. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCW, Altar Guild and Mary's Circle at the church in Kensett, Kensett Women's Club, Kensett Museum Board, and the Red Hat Society.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Glenn Butler of Kensett; three children, James Butler of Kensett, Jon Butler and his wife, Barbara of Kensett and Jennifer Butler of Eagan, Minnesota; one brother, Jon Swenson and his wife, Julene of Stillwater, Minnesota; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Swenson of Mason City and Joann Swenson of Phoenix, Arizona; nieces and nephews, Susan Swenson of Phoenix, Linda Nikpour of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Brian Swenson of Cedar Rapids, Scott Swenson and his wife, Rhonda of Mason City, Dan Swenson of Mason City and Sara Swenson of Edina, Minnesota; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Keith, Tom, and Kay Swenson.                                                           
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