Bernice Lucile Low

February 14, 2007
    
Bernice L. Low, age 87, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died on Friday, February 9, 2007, at Thorne-Crest Retirement Center.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at the Central Freeborn Lutheran Church. Pastor Linda Gunderson officiated. Burial was held after a luncheon in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation was on Monday from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services.

Bernice Lucile Low, was born on March 1, 1919 in Clear Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Dorothy (Ball) Juhl. She attended rural schools in Iowa and on May 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to Vale L. Low in Mason City and was blessed with three daughters, Janiece, Sandy and Cindy. 

The couple farmed in Osage and Northwood, Iowa, Clarks Grove and Emmons. Bernice enjoyed baking, gardening, flowers and spending time with her family and many grandchildren.

She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and then Central Freeborn Lutheran Church.

Bernice is survived by her daughters, Janiece Quam and Sandy (Joe) Becker both of Albert Lea and Cindy Budach of Owatonna, sisters and brothers-in-law, Luella Low of Clear Lake, Eleanor Low, Dorothy Low, Pat Low, Allen and wife, Deloris Low, Drexell and wife, Bernice Estes and Richard and wife, Marge Low all of Northwood, Iowa, Dorothy Juhl and Mary Juhl both of Waterloo, Iowa; grandchildren, Jeff Quam and Charlotte Haukoos, Scott (Carol) Quam, Steve (Karen) Quam, Lori (Jeff) Miller, Jon Quam, Craig (Kim) Quam, Lisa (Jerry) Olson, Angie (Keith) Flatness, Kirk Siemer, Becky (Brian) Haberman, Mike (LeeAnne) Budach and Shari (Corey) Mensink; and 27 great-grandchildren.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vale; sons-in-law, C. Paul Quam and David Budach; great-granddaughter, Amy Quam; and numerous brothers and sisters.
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Frances Walser

February 14, 2007
    
Frances A. Walser, age 79, of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, after a courageous three and one half year battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 15, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, Northwood, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Frances A. Culbertson, was born on June 20, l927 in Carpenter, Iowa to Norris and Lela Adams Culbertson. She graduated from the Carpenter High School on May 17, 1944, at the age of 16 and later attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was employed for two years in the business offices of Iowa State College, Ames and later in Mason City.

She married Ernest Walser on February 28, 1948, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa. They enjoyed traveling to all 50 states in the U.S., Canada, several countries abroad, and especially their 33 winters spent together at their home in Arizona. Fran's greatest joy was her family.

She was a member of the Northwood United Methodist Church.

Frances is survived by her two children, Dennis and wife, Barbara Walser of Northwood and Debra and husband, Ronald Reuvers of Primghar, Iowa; four grandchildren, Chad and wife, Valerie Walser of Gill, Colorado, Tracie Walser of Laguna Beach, California, Teresa and husband, Josh Bjork of Madrid, Iowa, Kristi and husband, Todd Steinkamp of Marshalltown, Iowa; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer Reuvers of Moville, Iowa, Jon and wife, Dawn Reuvers of Vermillion, South Dakota and Johana Reuvers of Brookings, South Dakota; and one great-grandchild, Caitlin Walser Deuel of Princeton, Minnesota; sister, June (Chuck) Low of Palm Springs, California; sister-in-law, Ruth Martin of Mason City; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Dean and Jack Culbertson.
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Leslie Holstad

March 21, 2007
    
Leslie Holstad, 77, died on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. 

Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, March 19, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, with Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial was in the Elk Creek Cemetery.

Leslie was born on March 10, 1929, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Gjere) Holstad of rural Manly. He graduated from the Hanlontown High School in 1947. He was active in sports in high school playing basketball and baseball. He enjoyed being with family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Arlene; two brothers, Marvin and Maynard; one sister-in-law, Barbara Holstad; and two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Hansen and Malcolm Hansen.

Surviving family members include Gilma (Roger) Lenz of Riceville, Ethel (Noble Nerhelm) Hansen of Claremont, California, Marlene Hansen of St. Paul, Minnesota, Irwin (Dixie) Holstad of Chandler, Arizona, Duane (Sharon) Holstad of Kensett, and Vernon (Nancy) Holstad of Knoxville, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.
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Carter Hogen

March 7, 2007
    
After a courageous fight with multiple medical conditions, Carter John Hogen, age 2, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He is the son of JT Hogen of Northwood, Iowa and Alysa Cook of Albert Lea.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, March 2, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Wendi Gillan officiating. Visitation was held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, March l, at the funeral home.

Carter was born on January 4, 2005, in Albert Lea.

Left to cherish his memory are his great-grandparents, Liddy Hogen of Kensett, Iowa, Mena Johnson of Northwood, Jean Barta of Dallas, Texas, Don and June Kottwitz of Greeley, Colorado; grandparents, Paul and Connie Hogen of Northwood, Randy and Joy Kottwitz of Wylie, Texas; aunt and uncles, Jacob and Melinda Moore of Lavon, Texas, Jeff and Kristin Forester of Piano, Texas, David and Avey Seater of Lexington, Kentucky, Jason and Melissa Seater of Nicholasville, Kentucky; great-aunt and uncles, Orville and Sharon Hogen of Mankato, Minnesota, Carol Hogen of Laredo, Texas, Larry and Wendy Mallo of Mason City, LeAnne and Ward Elwood of Ft. Worth, Texas, Frank and Sherri Autobee of Aurora, Colorado, Terry and Carol Kottwitz of McCook Nebraska, Rick, Ritch, and James Kottwitz of Greeley, Colorado; as well as a very special friend, Danneka Love; and other relatives.

The family requests that memorials go to the Ronald McDonald House.
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Westly Logeman

March 7, 2007
    
Westly Fred Logeman, 79, of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 3, at the Northwood Baptist Church, Northwood, with Reverend Robert W. Luebbert officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 28, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

Westly Fred Logeman, was born on March 19, 1927 in rural Manly, the son of Fred and Ruth (Godfrey) Logeman. He received his education in the rural Manly country schools. After his schooling, Westly helped his parents on the family farm in rural Manly. 

He was united in marriage to Ruby Pine on June 1, 1947, in Mason City. After their marriage they moved north of Mason City where they began farming. They also farmed at different locations in the North Iowa area for many years. Westly began driving truck for Carroll George Inc. in Northwood as well as working part time for the Worth County CO-OP in Northwood.

He enjoyed horses, fishing, having coffee with his friends at the Corner Post Restaurant in Northwood, and being with his friends and family.

He was a member of the Northwood Baptist Church in Northwood and former member of the Izaak Walton League in Kensett.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruby Logeman of Northwood; children, Karen Feddersen of Charles City, Betty Matz and her husband, Claude of Vancouver, Washington, Cindy Dirks and her husband, John of Mason City and Don Logeman and his wife, Martina of Mason City; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Vivian Balek and her husband, Jim of Mason City; as well as other relatives and friends.

Westly was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Vera Mae and Frank Waychus.
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John Matteson

March 7, 2007
    
John H. Matteson, 62, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died on Monday, February 26, 2007, at home with his family after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m., at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, with Reverend Diana Hoover officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5–7:30 p.m., at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Hospice of North Iowa, the American Cancer Society or the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

John Hendley Matteson, was born on September 16, 1944 in Morris, Illinois, the son of Hendley and Elsie (Johnson) Matteson. He graduated from the Morris High School in 1962 and The University of Illinois in 1966. After college he was drafted and served in the Army from 1966-1968, spending a year in Vietnam in the Veterinary Corp. 

John was employed by Hormel Foods as a consultant in the Feed Division. Prior to that he owned and operated Northwood Feed and Farm Supply in Northwood, Iowa. 

In his free time, John enjoyed golfing, building and flying model airplanes and vegetable gardening. He also spent countless hours watching sports and placed many a friendly wager on the Cubs, Bears and Fighting Illini. John enjoyed cooking, grilling, and was well known for his rhubarb pie.

John was an active member of the River City Radio Control for over 20 years. He was a member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. and the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

John is survived by his wife of 23 years, Merri (Edgar) Matteson; daughter, Julia Hill and her husband, Jon of Fort Worth, Texas; his son, Joel Matteson and Erin Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland; two brothers, Jim Matteson and his wife, Ginny of Mazon, Illinois and Dave Matteson and his wife, Candy also of Mazon, Illinois.

John was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters.
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