Agnes Louise Reese

December 7, 2011

Agnes Louise Reese, 96, of Northwood, died on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., today (Wednesday), December 7, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation was held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 6, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service time on Wednesday at the church. Should friends desire, those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church, or to the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Agnes Louise Reese, was born on May 23, 1915 in Kensett, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Hildahl) Myhre. Aggie received her education in the Kensett Community School, graduating from the Kensett High School. Aggie was united in marriage to Robert W.M. Reese on June 29, 1938, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For most of her life, Aggie was a loving and caring stay at home mom and was a supportive wife to her husband, Robert during his career as a highway patrolman.

Aggie loved going to dances, sewing, crocheting, playing cards, socializing and visiting with her family and many friends. Aggie was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars ladies Auxiliary, all in Northwood.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jon (Carol) Reese of Cedar Falls and Lana Jo Reffert of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Randy (Linda) Reffert of Omaha, Nebraska, Ryan Reffert of Lincoln, Nebraska, Rod (Marci) Reffert of Lincoln, Nebraska and Resa (Trini) Ortiz of Lincoln, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Julia, Shayla, Scott, Jake and Colby Reffert and Quintin, Lia and Calin Ortiz; her sister, Mabel (Roy) Welch of Northwood; her brother, Harry (Dorothy) Myhre of Mason City; a brother-in-law, Clifford Mourlam of Clear Lake; and cousin, Edith Hanson of Northwood; as well as many other special nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

Aggie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; brothers, Elmer, Oliver and Stanley Myhre; her sister, Marie Mourlam; and a son-in-law, Donald P. Reffert.
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Rosanna McNally

December 21, 2011

Rosanna "Rose" Ethel (Snell) McNally, 95, of Manly, died on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 15, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, with Reverend Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until the service time on Thursday, at the chapel.

Rosanna "Rose" Ethel (Snell) McNally, was born on March 21, 1916 in Hampton, the daughter of John and Anna (Atterson) Pietereson. Rose was baptized at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. Rose received her education in the Mason City Community School, graduating from the Mason City High School in 1934. She was united in marriage to Sidney Snell in 1934 in Mason City. He preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Earl McNally on September 5, 1951. He preceded her in death. Rose last worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City for 10 years until her retirement.

Rose enjoyed making Raggedy Ann Dolls, traveling, going to flee markets and collecting Indian Dolls. Rose was a lifetime member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Carolyn Smith-Lane of Mason City, Kay Yezek of Osage, Pat (Cindy) McNally of New Boston, Illinois, Mary (Bob) Kamish of Manly and Mike (Lori) McNally of Kensett; 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-granddaughter; her daughter-in-law, Joan Snell of Rapid River, Michigan; several nieces and nephews; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; her son, Richard Snell; her brother, Francis Pietersen; three son-in-laws; and one grandson.
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Kermit Huebner

December 21, 2011

Kermit Irving Huebner, age 85, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at his home in Grafton, surrounded by his family after a short battle with brain cancer.

Memorial services were held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, December 19, 2011, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Following the memorial service, there was a time for lunch and fellowship at the church. Private family inurnment services will be held in the Grafton Cemetery at a later date. There was a flag presentation by the Grafton American Legion Post 616.

Kermit Huebner, was born on June 18, 1926 in rural Grafton, to Irving and Lilly (Tabbert) Huebner. He graduated from the Grafton High School in 1944. Kermit served in the U.S. Army, spending a year in Germany. He worked for Western Union, Grafton Implement, Sugar Beet and Waters Electronics. He also worked in the trucking business and later started his own radio and television business and a paint contracting business. He was currently employed as the caretaker and groundskeeper for the Grafton Cemetery.

Kermit was a volunteer fireman for 15 years, served on the town council, was a member of various boards for the Emmanuel Church and was a member of the American Legion. Kermit married Elaine Bublitz on August 6, 1950, in Grafton and together they raised four daughters. His greatest love after family was music. Kermit was well known throughout northern Iowa for his musical talent. Kermit and his keyboard were often seen at celebrations, which included Turkey Days, area nursing homes and several Kensett variety shows. He was also a member of the “Rhythm Masters” band. Kermit had a great talent in woodworking and enjoyed crafting furniture for his family.

Kermit is survived by his wife, Elaine of Grafton; his daughters, Jeannine (Bob) Peterson of St. Ansgar, Deborah (Gary Orth) Huebner of Zimmerman, Minnesota, Cheryl Huebner of St. Ansgar and Pat (Mike) Clark of St. Ansgar; sister, Darlene Greenway of Sebring, Florida; mother-in-law, Lucille Bublitz of St. Ansgar; brother-in-law, David (Debby) Bublitz of Carpenter; his good friend and cousin, Dale (Carol) Huebner of Mason City; and his special furry friend, Henry. Proud to call him “Grandpa” are Ara (Corey) Lotzer, Arik (Shelly) Peterson, Matthew Kleckner, Luke (Jhumki) Kleckner, Christina (Mike) Hultman, John Kleckner, Joe (Kara) Walk, Sam Walk, Josh (Amy) Walk, Taya Walk, Michael Schaub and friend, Liz Urbatsch, Harmony Clark and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his father-in-law, Harold Bublitz.
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Arlene L. Adams

January 11, 2012

Arlene L. Adams, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2011, at the Hospice of the Valley Center in Mesa, Arizona, where she had been hospitalized following a brief illness.

Arlene's body was cremated and a memorial service will be held for her in Rapid City in June.

Arlene was the fourth child of Frank Sr. and Henrietta (Abrahams) Adams and was born on August 7, 1934 in Linden, Iowa, where the Adams family resided before moving to the Northwood area. Arlene was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church near London, Minnesota and educated in the Northwood School System. She married Phil Hanna of St. Ansgar and traveled worldwide with him when he served in the U.S. Air Force. They had three children, Teresa, Rodney and Sonja. Wherever Phil was stationed, Arlene packed the family and household goods and moved. They lived in Biloxi, Mississippi; the island of Okinawa; Morocco; and Spain before eventually settling in Rapid City, South Dakota. She and Phil were divorced and he passed away in March 1994.

After her divorce, Arlene moved to Pharr, Texas, where she managed the Tropic Star Mobile Home Park for many years. Upon her retirement from the park, she moved to Arizona to be closer to her daughters and worked as a home health aide before retiring. In recent years, Arlene spent the summers in Rapid City with her daughter, Teresa and the winters in Mesa with her daughter, Sonja.

She was an avid gardener and maintained a lush and beautiful garden at both Teresa's and Sonja's. Her blooms will be a constant reminder of her presence in their lives.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Sr. and Henrietta Adams; her grandson, Tony Matson; her sister, Harriet Adams Anderson; and many other relatives.

Arlene is survived by her loving daughters, Teresa (Roger) Walton and Sonja (Jeff) Flahart; and her son, Rodney; grandchildren, Sheila (Matthew) Wingler, Dustin Flahart, Tovah (Brandon) Woodcock, Trisha (Tom) Olson and Marcus Gasco; great-grandchildren, Toni Lynn, Steven and Alyssa Wingler and Jaxon Woodcock; her sisters, Frances Guertin of Mason City, Delores Marsh of Mason City, Gloria Helgeson of Kensett and Marilyn Lagios of Clear Lake; her brothers, Frank (Judi) and Albert Adams of Northwood; her aunt, Dorothy Abrahams Strong of Bozeman, Montana; and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins in the North Iowa and Minnesota area.
© Northwood Anchor 2012

Mary Linden
April 11, 1920 - December 31, 2011

Mary Theresa Linden, 91, of Northwood, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, died on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Minong, Wisconsin, with Reverend James Kinney officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery in Minong, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on Saturday, June 9, at the church. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be given to the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, in her memory. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Mary Theresa (Lesh) Linden, was born on April 11, 1920, the daughter of Albert and Emily (Hibler) Lesh. She was united in marriage to Harry “Swede” Linden, Jr. on August 16, 1937 at Crown Point, Indiana. Harry preceded her in death in February 1989. Mary worked at the Joliet Ammunition/TNT plant during World War II and at Sickles in Joliet, Illinois.

Mary and Harry retired to Minong, Wisconsin in 1978. Mary resided in Minong, Wisconsin until June of 1994, moving to Joliet, Illinois until December of 1996, when she returned to Minong, Wisconsin, moving to Manly, Iowa in October of 2000. Mary became a resident of the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa on April 30, 2007, and resided there until her death on December 31, 2011. The staff and residence became Mary’s extended family for the wonderful care she received by the many super caring staff!

Mary enjoyed cooking, baking, her family, playing pool, music, especially Polka and the staff dancing with her during the days of music time at the Lutheran Retirement Home, fishing, bingo, activities at the Minong Senior Center, doing crafts, and ceramics. Mary was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Manly and also of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Minong, Wisconsin. She was also a member of the veterans of foreign wars ladies auxiliary at New Lenox, Illinois, and the American Legion Post 465 of Minong, Wisconsin.

Those left to cherish her memory are her four children, Sandra “Mitzi” (Larry) Weber of Sussex, Wisconsin, Phyllis (Ray) Love of Punta Gorda, Florida, Robert (Beverly) Linden of Manly and Lawrence (Kathy) Linden of Minong, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren, David (Mary Jo) Weber, Steven (Jill) Weber, Christine Daniel, Marc Van Oudt, Michael Oudt, Carolyn (George) Goeders, Robert Linden Jr, Emily, Molly and Samantha Linden; eleven great-grandchildren, Lisa Fournace, Elizabeth Weber, Ray and Eric Compos, Andrew and Sarah Daniel, Mac Van Oudt, Valerie (Matt) Abrams, Chelsea and David Linden; two great-great-grandchildren, Connor Haberman and Bryck M. Abrams; two sisters, Frances Altiery and Rose Slimak of Joliet, Illinois; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Emily Lesh; husband, Harry E. Linden Jr; brothers, Victor, Stanley and Edward Lesh; sisters, Olga Andros and Katie Brethorst; and a great-grandson, David Amarine.

The Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, is in charge of the arrangements.
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