Alice Jenette Olson

February 11, 2009

Alice Jenette Olson, 97, of Northwood, died on Monday, February 2, 2009, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 6, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Reverend Daniel R. Hart officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service time on Friday at the church. The family of Alice Jenette Olson has requested, should friends desire, contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, in her memory.

Alice Jenette Olson, was born on April 29, 1911 in Mitchell County, the daughter of Walter and Isabel (Kvale) Pike. She attended schools in Otranto, graduating from the Otranto High School in 1929. She was united in marriage to Alvin Olson on November 21, 1931, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood. After their marriage together they farmed in the Barton and Grove Township areas. Alice was a wonderful farm wife and cook. Alice also was a cook for the Northwood-Kensett Schools, drove school bus, worked as a cook for the Paramount Café in Northwood and drove Winnebago Motor Homes with her husband.

Alice enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting and being a seamstress. Alice was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Abigail Circle and taught Sunday School, was a 4-H Leader and a member of the Worth County Historical Society.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Janette (Art) Bickford of Garden Grove, California, Janice Olson of Northwood and Marcia (Jim) Price of Northwood; 11 grandchildren, Connie (Brian) Kenison, Pam (Doug) Meyer, Lori (Tim) Wallach, Paul (Kendis) Bickford, Phil (Kirsten) Bickford, Michael Bickford, Shelley (Dan) Robson, Lisa (Matt) Irving, Anjanette (Bill) Goetz, Alison (Rich) Gores and Amyjane (Jason) Mong; 23 great-grandchildren, Kris Kenison, Lindsey (Mike) Severson, Jordan Kenison, Melissa, Nicole, and Courtney Meyer, Matt, Brett, and Chad Wallach, Will, Jayne, Wyatt, Riley, Owen, and Grady Bickford, Alex, Jeff, and Jana Robson, Elaina, Mia, and Ava Irving and Amanda and Andrew Mong; a sister, Thelma Delaney of Austin, Minnesota; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin who died on March 11, 1993; four brothers, Archie, Harold, Guy and Roy Pike; four sisters, Dorothy Naber, Truly Nelson, Elmo, and Lucy Pike; and a son-in-law, Guy Olson.

Alice will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
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William Scott "Bill" Swanson

February 11, 2009

William Scott "Bill" Swanson, 69, of Northwood, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, February 9, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Pastor Daniel Hart officiating. Burial was in the Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 8, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City.

Bill, the son of Art and Blanche Swanson, was born on October 3, 1939, in Mason City. He graduated from the Mason City High School in 1958 and from North Iowa Area Community College. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Raye Calkins on August 28, 1960, at the First Christian Church in Mason City. Bill retired from Alliant Energy after working as a lineman 37 years.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and the Elks Lodge in Albert Lea. Bill was also a volunteer fireman for many years in Northwood. Bill enjoyed spending time with friends in Iowa and Arizona. He also participated in ballroom dancing, attended variety shows and enjoyed wood working. His other hobbies included snowmobiling, camping, fishing, traveling and coin collecting.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters, Jody Harrington and husband, Troy of Saint Charles, Illinois and Trudy Capitani and husband, Dave of Northwood; four grandchildren, Weston and Vaughn Harrington of Saint Charles, Illinois and Spencer and Chandler Capitani of Northwood; two brothers, Larry Swanson and wife, Norma of Sun Lakes, Arizona and Tom Swanson and wife, Ann of Nora Springs, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Linda Edwards of Bloomington, Minnesota; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
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Gladys Marie Andersen

February 25, 2009

Gladys Marie Andersen, 85, of Mason City, died on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 19, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, with Reverend Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service time on Thursday at the chapel.

Gladys Marie Andersen, was born on May 4, 1923 in Silver Lake, Iowa, the daughter of George and Minnie (Sundsvold) Sanvik. Gladys was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. She attended school in Northwood and worked for the Federal Bakery in Northwood. She was united in marriage to Charles "Charlie" Andersen in Northwood and to this union a daughter, Judy was born. During her life the family lived in Fargo, North Dakota, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Bettendorf before moving back to Northwood, and later Rockford. Gladys and her daughter, Judy worked at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Gladys enjoyed crocheting, loved her cats, was proud to be a Norwegian, playing the piano, loved Big Macs at McDonald's and blueberry pie at Perkins. Gladys was a strong Lutheran by faith, but also enjoyed attending the Methodist Church in Rockford.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two sisters, Senora Brunsvold of Lake Mills and Eleanor Stromley, a resident of the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; daughter, Judy; and four sisters, Gilma Carey, Margaret McQuatters, Lorraine Sanvik who died in infancy, and Arlene Alitz.
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Lyle C. Peterson

February 25, 2009

Lyle C. Peterson, age 74, of Council Bluffs, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2009, at his home.

Visitation with the family was on Thursday, from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Friday, at 11:00 a.m., at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs.

He was born on December 28, 1934, in Montgomery County near Elliott, Iowa, to the late L. Clair Peterson & Marcella (Carlson) Peterson. Lyle graduated from the Stanton High School in 1952 and in 1958 graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Husbandry. Lyle was a soil conservationist with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service for more than 40 years before his retirement in 1998.

Lyle loved the game of baseball and was an avid sports fan, following his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and any other family friend. Playing cribbage with his grandsons and having his coffee with his friends always put a smile on his face. When he wasn't reading or working a crossword puzzle, you could find him in front of a television watching Iowa State or the next best sporting event he could find. He also enjoyed getting in the car and traveling with his wife, Jermane. His passion was agriculture and all things Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Jermane “Jerri” (Bakken) Peterson; son, Brian Field of Smyrna, Georgia; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda & Tim Mechaelsen of Kamrar, Iowa and Kimberley & Mike Hinkel of Logan, Iowa; four grandchildren, Nathan & Derek Mechaelsen and Tyler & Kurtis Hinkel; great-granddaughter, Avery Hinkel; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don & Kay Peterson and Brian & Kathy Peterson; and a host of other family and friends.
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Cody Jerome Cox

February 25, 2009

Cody Jerome Cox, 14, of Northwood, died on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at his home, after suffering from Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 26, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Reverend Robert W. Luebbert officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time on Thursday at the church.

Cody Jerome Cox, was born on January 2, 1995 in Mason City, the son of Rocky Cox and Gail Kuhlmann. Cody was in the seventh grade at the Northwood-Kensett Community School. Cody enjoyed animals, especially his dogs and cats, bugs, being outside, liked to learn as much as he could about everything, having his many friends spend the weekend playing with his Nintendo and Pokemon games, riding around Northwood on his wheelchair, spending time with his nephews and cousins, especially spending time with his cousin, Garrett Carlson, and visiting with Les Kaufman.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Gail Kuhlmann of Northwood; his father, Rocky Cox and significant other, Mary Zweck of Manly; his brother, Gerad (Jessica) Kuhlmann and their children, Dylon, Collin, and Jocelyn, all of Northwood; two nieces, Alexis and Samantha Tietjens of Hampton; his grandfather, Gaylord LaVon Kuhlmann of Manly; his aunts and uncle, Linda (Bob) Link of Northwood, Kathy (Kurt) Rush of Mason City and Steve Carlson of Northwood; cousins, Amber Carlson and significant other, Tim Ouverson and Amber’s daughter, Trinity of Manly, Laura Carlson of Wyoming, Garrett Carlson of Northwood, Aaron and Jordan Rush of Mason City; honorary father, Steve Ingersoll of Plymouth; and Cody’s other mother, Barb Beck of Northwood; as well as many other friends.

Cody was preceded in death by his brothers, Joshua Ryan Kuhlmann and Aaron Tietjens; his grandmother, Joyce Kuhlmann; his grandparents, Spencer and Marjorie Cox; and two uncles, Gary Kuhlmann and Lamont Cox.
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Dellis Arthur Walk

March 4, 2009

Dellis Arthur Walk, of rural Grafton, died on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m., at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial was in the Grafton Cemetery, Grafton. Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 25, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Dellis Arthur Walk, was born on December 20, 1924, to Edwin and Jennie (Rademaker) Walk on the family farm northwest of Grafton, Iowa. He stayed on that place until January 12, 2004. He was baptized, confirmed, and married at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Grafton. He and his brother, Earl ushered for many years. He crop farmed and raised cattle.

In later years Dellis was a collector of antiques, going to many auction sales. Dellis has been a director for the Worth County Historical Society, a trustee on the Grafton Fire Department and a director on the Lutheran Retirement Home Board. On October 11, 2001, he had a severe accident and subsequently from that, suffered a severe stroke. From the happiness he shared with a life time friend in August of 2001, he knew that he could count on this friend to be a comforter and companion. From this caring friendship Dellis Walk and Norma Jensen married on December 8, 2002, at Emmanuel Lutheran.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a sister, Lucille Miller and brothers, Earl, Cecil and Eugene Walk.

Dellis is survived by his wife, Norma; three step-children; a brother, Everett and his wife, Beverly; and many other relatives and friends.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ashley M. Hanson

March 4. 2009

Ashley M. Hanson, 23, of Rochester, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at her home, of adrenal cortical cancer. She had been ill for eight months.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 2, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Anjanette Rist officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery. Friends called from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Macken Funeral Home and one hour before the services on Monday, at the Bethel Lutheran Church. Memorials may go to the family to be used for adrenal cortical cancer research.

Born on November 4, 1985 in Rochester, she attended the Bamber Valley Elementary School, Willow Creek Middle School and graduated from the Mayo High School in 2004. She went on to attend the Rochester Community & Technical College and was currently completing her degree in elementary education at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. In 2007, she moved to Maplewood, Minnesota and worked at Kindercare in Shoreview up until her health deteriorated. Her previous employment included Extended Stay America south in Rochester, and Old Navy in both Rochester and Minneapolis. She was not married but the love of her life was Adam B. Trefethren of Maplewood.

In high school Ashley was active in cheerleading and competition cheerleading with the Minnesota Ice Elite. At the Bethel Lutheran Church she participated in drama, choir and Mexico Mission trips. She had a deep faith and enjoyed life and animals, especially her two cats, snake and her new puppy. Her love of children grew with every passing day she taught at Kindercare.

Survivors include her parents, Jody and Ron Hanson of Rochester; a sister, Angela A. Hanson of Rochester; a grandfather, Richard Wallaker (Irene Jones) of Seabring, Florida; a grandmother, Evelyn Patterson (Harvey Patterson) of Northwood, Iowa; and a great-grandmother, Elaine LeMieux of Faribault, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Richard Hanson; grandmother, Kathleen Wallalker; and great-grandmother, Dora Wallaker to whom she was very close.
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