Eva Danner

June 6, 2012

Eva Marie Danner, 85, of Mason City, Iowa, died on Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Due to her wishes she will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later time. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Her family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva was born in Northwood, Iowa, the daughter of Oswald and Blanche (Westcott) Evenson. She attended school in Klemme and graduated from the Goodell High School, Goodell, Iowa. She then attended York College, York, Nebraska, where she met her future husband. Eva married Harley Danner on July 14, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa. They lived on the family farm rural Northwood, until moving to Nashua, Iowa. After her husband's death in 1985 she moved to Mason City.

Eva was a licensed pilot, activity director, a decorator who enjoyed decorating her home, a collector, a seamstress, a gardener, a great cook, a care giver, a music teacher and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City.

She is survived by her four daughters, Vicki (Dave) McLaughlin of Stacy, Minnesota, Bobbe (Gene) Madson of Clear Lake, Penni (Jay) Kadel of Soda Springs, Idaho and Christi (Scott) Gaubatz of Rockwell; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ed and Bobby Evenson; and her husband, Harley.
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Aftin Ellis

June 13, 2012

Aftin (Thofson) Ellis, 29, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Viewing was held on Friday, June 8, at the Sutton Funeral Home at 1701 Sycamore Ave. The funeral was held at the Praise Chapel, Kingman, Arizona, on Saturday, June 9. A memorial service will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Glenville, Minnesota on Saturday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be available for her children.

Aftin was born on February 24, 1983 in Mason City, Iowa. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman, Arizona. She graduated from the Kingman High School in 2001. She married Larry Ellis in 2006. Aftin spent her life working with children and adults with special needs.

She leaves behind her beautiful children, Aaliyah and Alden; parents, Mitchell and Barbara Thofson; sisters, Amber O’Banion and Alicia Thofson Fillion; brother, Tyler Thofson; grandmother, Marietta Stacey; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Aftin’s heart was giant, as those whose lives she touched would witness. She was always helping others, making sacrifices of herself.
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John Weingart

June 13, 2012

Lifetime Manly resident John Ronald Weingart passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 85.

A funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 9, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly, with Reverend Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Manly, with military honors conducted by members of the Edward Tosel American Legion Post #110 of Manly and the Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood. Visitation, with a Scriptural Wake service, was held at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly. The family would like to suggest memorial contributions be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, or to Hospice of North Iowa in his memory.

John Ronald Weingart, was born on October 12, 1926 in Manly, the sixth son of John and Myrtle (Schrow) Weingart. He attended school in Manly. In 1943, after his 17th birthday, he enlisted in the Navy. He was a signalman in service as an Armed Guard on the Merchant Marine Ship SS Francisco Morazan. During the Korean War conflict, he enlisted in the Army to serve his country as Chief High Speed Radio Operator. He was discharged as Sergeant First Class in 1952, serving his country honorably and faithfully. John earned Commendation and a Battle Star during his years of military service.

When he returned to the states John was united in marriage to Margaret L. Butler on November 1, 1952, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly and to this union, three children were born, Cynthia, Daryl and Brad. John worked on the Rock Island Railroad. He worked a variety of jobs through the years, retiring as a conductor in 1980 after working for the Rock Island for 30 years. Railroading was a vocation his father had chosen before him; and both of his sons and one grandson have also followed that path.

Even though John dropped out of school to join the service, education was always important to him. He encouraged his three children to attend college and did the same with his grandchildren. In 1982, John went back to school and earned his high school equivalency diploma. John was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779 of Northwood and the Edward Tosel American Legion Post #110 of Manly.

Throughout the years, John has enjoyed fishing trips "up north" to Minnesota with friends and family. He especially enjoyed those times with his grandchildren. He liked to watch Major League Baseball – usually Margaret’s favorite team, the Minnesota Twins. He was an avid reader and like watching westerns. It was not unusual to find him on his computer, exploring the Internet, playing cribbage, checking email or talking to family on Skype. John will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Those left to cherish John’s memory are his wife of almost 60 years, Margaret of Manly; daughter, Cyndi (Jack) Morton of Clive, Iowa; two sons, Daryl (Donna) and Brad (Vicki), both of Alliance, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Andy (Ashley) of Alliance, Nebraska, Matt (Jamie) of Laramie, Wyoming and Jessica (Patrick) Mulhern, Kylen Weingart, Connor Weingart and Mary Weingart, all of Alliance, Nebraska; four great-grandchildren, Ava Weingart of Alliance, Nebraska, Reese Weingart of Laramie, Wyoming, Anden Weingart of Alliance, Nebraska, Lawson Weingart of Laramie, Wyoming and in June a new baby boy Weingart of Alliance will be born; two sisters, Kathryn Horeth of Mason City and Janelle (Mike) Relic of Oceanside, California; two sisters-in-laws, Gen Methus and Shirley (Norman) Olson of Northwood; and several nieces, nephews, as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Loved ones who have preceded John in death are his parents; three brothers, Joseph, Edward and Melvin; and four sisters, Helen Grefe, Mary Schwartz, Barbara Kelly and Rose Payne.
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Muriel Petersen

June 13, 2012

Muriel Audrey Petersen, 92, of Serena, Illinois, died on Friday June 8, 2012, at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 15, at the Freedom Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dana Coyle officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11:00 a.m., on Friday, at the church. Interment will be in the West Serena Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matt Petersen, Bob Petersen, Bill Petersen, John Verda, Richard Verda, Ray Seiberlick Jr. and Joshua Pinnell. Memorials may be directed to the Freedom Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd in Sheridan, Illinois.

Muriel was born on December 21, 1919, in Frederick, South Dakota to Osmen and Gladys (Ayres) Williams. She married Emil Petersen on October 31, 1936, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Emil passed on July 23, 1977. She was always by her husband's side, helping running the farm, was an amateur oil painting artist and became an active member of the Ottawa Art League. She was a member of the Freedom Lutheran Church and the Serena Ladies Aid.

She is survived by her five daughters, Gladys Patricia (Vernon) Martinson of Poulsbo, Washington, Peggy Verda of Newark, Illinois, Paulette (Daniel) Davis of Serena, Sherri (Jean) Pinnell of Ottawa, Illinois and Diane (Raymond) Seiberlick of Walkersville, Maryland; her two sons, Ronald (Kathleen) Petersen of Serena and Emil (Kathleen) Petersen of Serena; 23 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Burton (Dorothy) Williams of Northwood, Warren (Ruth) Williams of Rochester, Minnesota and Harlan (Sylvia) Williams of Elbert, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Petersen; a grandson, Emil Petersen III; a great-granddaughter, Memphis Griffin; and a sister, Julia Pearl Carlson.
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Harold "Hank" Dixon

June 13, 2012

Harold Everett "Hank" Dixon, 98, of Manly, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the Muse- Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 13, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service time on Wednesday at the church. Hank's family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may wish to consider memorials to the Hospice of North Iowa or to the Bethel United Methodist Church.

Harold Everett Dixon, was born on January 26, 1914 in Green Castle, Missouri, the son of William and Ida (White) Dixon. They moved to New Providence, Iowa in 1927, where he continued his schooling before moving to Northwood. Hank was runner-up for two years in state wrestling while in New Providence. He was united in marriage to Pearl Abbey on March 23, 1939, in Northwood and to this marriage they would be blessed with two sons and a daughter. After their marriage, Hank worked in a filling station in Northwood. In 1941, they moved to Mason City, where he worked for many years for Walt Benjegerdes on the farm. Hank also worked for Sedars Motor Company in Mason City and for the Raizes Department Store until his retirement in 1978. Hank lived for the past 30 years in Manly, proudly in his own apartment.

Hank was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly. Hank loved playing and watching baseball, the outdoors and his many fishing trips. In later years he enjoyed telling about all those trips.

Those grateful in sharing his life are his children, Larry (Sharon) Dixon of Mason City and Donna (Roger) Backhaus of Manly; his daughter-in-law, Pat Dixon of Mason City; six grandchildren, Laura Bramsen and Darin Reynolds of Mason City, Tracy (Mike) Waite of Mason City, David (Tammie) Dixon of Altoona, Amanda (Jason) Prevo of Bloomfield, Connie (Paul) Moretz of Manly and Craig (Lisa) Backhaus of Clear Lake; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Tom Dixon of Mason City; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Dixon of Eldora and Edna Jirsa of Glenville, Minnesota; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pearl; son, Harold G. Dixon; three brothers, Earl, Merle and Joe Dixon; and two sisters, Icle Beenken and Helen Pedersen.
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Betty Thompson

June 20, 2012

Betty Lou Thompson, age 85, of Glenville, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, June 18, at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. Rev. Bill Peters officiated. Interment was in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Visitation was from 5–7:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 17, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Betty Lou (Martinson) Thompson, was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on March 2, 1927, to Roy and Stella (Reeder) Martinson. She was raised in Twin Lakes and in 1944 she graduated from the Albert Lea High School. Betty met Lauritz (Lorrie) I. Thompson at a 4-H meeting. They were united in marriage on March 11, 1945, at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. They spent their entire married life farming. In 1964, they bought a farm east of Myrtle, where they spent the rest of their lives. Lauritz passed away in February 2000.

Betty was an avid horse lover. She was also an excellent accordion player and found a way to enjoy both at the same time. She was invited to various horse show venues in several Midwestern states, to be the main musical entertainment. Everyone who knew Betty knew her as a loving and caring person.

Betty is survived by her brother-in-law, Ernest O. Thompson of Emmons; sisters-in-law, Helen Edwin and husband, Robert of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Beula Thompson of Silver Lake, Iowa; and by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, friends, neighbors, Amish friends, foster sons and loving care-givers.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Lauritz; parents and parents-in-law; very special sister-in-law, Mavis Nordaas; and brother-in-law, Siram M. Thompson.
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Allan Bratrud

June 20, 2012

Allan DeLoss Bratrud, 80, of Kensett, died on Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 19, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial was in the Kensett Cemetery, with military honors conducted by members of the Edward Tosel American Legion Post #110 of Manly. Visitation was held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service time on Tuesday at the church.

Allan was born on May 22, 1932 in Thompson, the son of Thomas O. and Lola M. (Ashpole) Bratrud. Allan received his education in the Kensett Community School, graduating from the Kensett High School in 1950. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Weieneth on March 20, 1951, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Bolan. Allan was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 24, 1952, in Des Moines and served his country honorably and faithfully in the military police with the 5th Army Division during the Korean Conflict era, and was honorably discharged on June 5, 1954 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

In 1963, Allan started the Bratrud Motorcycle Shop in Kensett until 1985, when he began to sell golf carts, until his retirement in 1996, when his son Randy continued in the business and was an auctioneer for 45 years with some of those years with Dan Reeder. Allan was also in the real estate business in Northwood. Allan enjoyed riding motorcycles with some trips being to Sturgis with his wife, Dorothy and children, flying planes, selling coins, hunting and being an auctioneer. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bolan, former mayor of Kensett, past president of the Kensett Lions Club, past board member of the Manly State Bank and past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dorothy Bratrud of Kensett; his children, Rick (Lori) Bratrud of Johnston and Randy (Sheila) Bratrud of Kensett; his grandchildren, Max Bratrud of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Tessa, Coleby and Dusti Bratrud, all of Kensett and Alex Wagner of Dallas, Texas; brother, Jim (Karen) Bratrud of McIntosh, Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lola Bratrud; his twin sons, Lonnie and Lynn Bratrud; his brother, Michael Bratrud; and his sister, Margaret Bratrud.
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Joyce McCready

June 20, 2012

Joyce Ardell (Bork) McCready, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Hospice of North Iowa.

Visitation was scheduled for Tuesday evening, June 19, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral home in St. Ansgar. The funeral is scheduled for today, June 20, at 1:00 p.m., at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Grafton, with Janet Dorenkamp officiating.

Joyce was born in Carpenter on January 31, 1931, to Hedwig (Beyer) and Edwin Bork. Joyce graduated from the Carpenter High School, where she was proud to be on the basketball team that played in the State Tournament. She became an avid fan of Iowa Hawkeye Men’s Basketball, rarely missing a game through the years and looked forward to discussing the games with her Aunt Ellie. Joyce married Daryl McCready at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, on November 27, 1949. The couple moved to their 80-acre homestead in Bolan, Iowa, which became a Centennial farm in 1990.

Joyce was always an exceptional homemaker, wife and mother who took the extra time to find that perfect gift or card for her family. Joyce enjoyed colored glassware, decorating her home and loved flowers, butterflies, dolls and Scrabble, which was coincidentally invented the year she was born. Joyce took trips to the Hills Garden Center each spring for flowers and referred to it as "Heaven." Joyce and Daryl renewed their vows again after 52 years of marriage. Daryl, the love of Joyce’s life, passed on July 8, 2004. Her son Steve helped maintain the place after Daryl’s passing, keeping all things beautiful; yard, flowers, garden ornaments.

Joyce loved spending time with family and friends. Many times she joined two best friends, Ilene Milbrandt and Del-Rose Rosenberg, visiting malls and going out to lunch. Joyce’s pride and joy were her three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She felt blessed to have them and treasured the time spent with them and always spoiled them. Joyce’s claim to fame was the whole town of Bolan appearing on the David Letterman Show in 1989. She loved to visit Branson, watch the spectacular shows and had pictures taken with Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, John Davidson and others. Joyce was nominated Grand Marshall of the Bolan Stand Still Parade in 2011 during Bolan’s 125 year celebration.

Joyce was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Grafton since 1965. Her tombstone was personally designed in awaiting anticipation of her heavenly home.

Joyce is survived by her three children, Cheryl and husband, John Thompson of Urbandale, David and wife, Tammie of Mason City and Steve of Bolan; granddaughters, (twins) Jennifer (Rob) Thelen and Michelle (Andy) Brunk, Angie Thompson (fiancée, Dean Sass), Shannon (Chris) Duncan and Jessie McCready; grandsons, Jamie and Jeramie McCready; great-granddaughters, Miranda and Bryant Thelen; great-grandsons, Sterling and Avery Brunk; sister, Janet Latshaw; and sister-in-law Doris McCready; as well as special aunts, nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daryl; parents, Hattie (Hedwig) and Edwin Bork; her in-laws, Anna and Blair McCready; brother-in-laws, Johnny Latshaw and Don McCready; daughter-in-law, Kathie McCready; and niece, Cindy Richards.
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Dorothy Low

June 20, 2012

Dorothy Arlene Low, 88, of Northwood, died on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., today (Wednesday), June 20, at the United Methodist Church, Northwood, with Reverend Jerry Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service time today at the church.

Dorothy was born on October 14, 1923 in Otranto Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Matilda (Hanson) Gentz. She attended rural schools in Mitchell County. Dorothy was united in marriage to Russell Low and to this marriage five children were born, Arlene, Delbert, Arlen, Lonnie and Claire "Rocky." After their marriage Russell and Dorothy farmed for many years east of Northwood and moved into Northwood in 1973. Dorothy also worked at Carroll George and the Viking Restaurant in Northwood.

Dorothy enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, watching her stories on TV, quilting and dancing with her friends at the Eagles Club in Albert Lea, but her great love and enjoyment were her family and going to her grandchildren’s ball games. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Northwood and the Eagles Club in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Arlene Meland and special friend, Gary Pregler of Asbury, Arlen (Ann) Low and Lonnie (Mary) Low of Northwood; her daughter-in-law, Connie Low of Northwood; 10 grandchildren, Jim (Brenda) Meland of Northwood, Deb (Dave) Schnack of Milford, Nebraska, Angie (Dave) Drews of Clinton, Scott Meland of Dewitt, Troy Low of Northwood, Tori (Travis) Meyer of Bolan, Tom Low and fiancée, Britney Arendt of Northwood, Cory Low and special friend, Amy of Byron, Minnesota and Britney and Shelby Low of Northwood; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; as well as many other nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; two sons, Delbert Allen and Claire "Rocky" Low; four brothers, Art, William, Roy and Raymond Gentz; and two sisters, Florence Bottleman and Wilma Thompson.
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Henry "Harry" Rozen

June 27, 2012

Henry Joseph "Harry" Rozen, 86, of Mason City, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 21, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, with Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka as Celebrant. Interment followed in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where military honors were provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association. Visitation was held on Wednesday evening, June 20, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Harry’s name in care of his family.

Harry was born on April 5, 1926 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Sam and Elizabeth (Miller) Rozen. Harry married Marie Elizabeth Collins on April 17, 1946. He attended the Holy Family School in Mason City, Iowa. Harry enlisted in the Navy on November 27, 1942, to serve his country in WW II at San Diego, California. While enrolled in the Navy, Harry attended Radio School in San Diego and Memphis, Tennessee; Gunnery School in Hollywood, Florida; and flew a SBD Diver with the Airbase Squadron in New Caledonia and New Hebrides Islands. Harry returned after his military service to manage the Chevrolet dealerships in Northwood, Iowa, from 1947-1971 and Clear Lake, Iowa, from 1971-1983. He continued to manage the farms his father originated until his death. Also, Harry taught the Dale Carnegie Course in several cities across the state of Iowa from 1960-1971.

He was a member of the Holy Family Church, Mason City and the Clear Lake Lions Club. Harry enjoyed spending time with his wife, Marie and their family who he loved very much. He was a devoted and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. A memorable event in Harry’s life was taking the WW II Honor Flight from Mason City to Washington, D.C., in 2010. Harry will be remembered as a man who was very generous, kind, candid, quick witted, humorous and who enjoyed sharing jokes, stories and words of wisdom with all who crossed his path. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Harry is survived by his wife, Marie of Mason City; daughter, Carol (Kary) Paulson of Northwood; son, James (Maureen) of Waterloo; grandchildren, Kirk (Kelly) Paulson, Sarah (Craig) Walter, Kris (Brandi) Paulson, John Rozen, Kyle Wardlow and Alicia Rozen; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Avery, Tyler, Hudsen, Joshua, Jacob, Skyler and Shaelynn; and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Elizabeth; sister, Jane Ann Duff; brothers, Francis, Lloyd, Keith and Pat; nieces, Diana Lomas and Sharon Massey; and nephews, Sam and John Rozen.
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Doyle Eilertson

June 27, 2012

Doyle Leslie Eilertson, 73, of Northwood, died on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., today (Wednesday), June 27, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial will be in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood. Visitation was held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service time on Wednesday at the church.

Doyle Leslie Eilertson, was born on December 15, 1938 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Leslie and Irene (Godfrey) Eilertson. Doyle was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. He attended the Deer Creek Valley Country School #4. Doyle was united in marriage to Barbara Harders on November 15, 1959, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota and to this union four children were born, Jeanette, Gene, Rob and Diane. After their marriage they lived in rural London, Minnesota, where Barb and Doyle farmed for a few years. The family moved to Northwood in February 1964. Doyle worked at the Northwood Elevator, beginning his elevator career at the age of 16, and continuing until 1991, when health reasons caused him to retire.

Doyle enjoyed camping, tinkering with lawn mowers and old tractors, sharpening chain saws and helping neighbors, but most of all spending time with his family and visiting with people. Doyle was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and was on the Northwood Volunteer Fire Department from December 1965 until May of 1992. Doyle was also a very active 22 year member of AA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Gene (Kathy) Eilertson of Northwood, Rob (Bess) Eilertson of Northwood and Diane (Doug) Meyers of Dixon, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Melissa (Ben) Barringer, Jesse Harang, Samantha Zipse, Levi Eilertson, Kayla (Anthony) Hauge, Courtney and Kristen Eilertson, Alex Leegaard and Joshua Meyers; two step-grandsons, Luke and Matt Meyers; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Ellis; a son-in-law, Brad Zipse of Northwood; brothers and sisters, David (Sue) Eilertson, Ilene (Roger) Jacox, Janet Bergo, Marlys (Byron) Woods and Rita (Jim) Rosenberg; special friends, Nancy (Gary) Mason of Myrtle, Minnesota and Paul (Bonnie) Ellis of Austin, Minnesota; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Irene Eilertson; wife, Barbara on July 12, 2011; daughter, Jeanette Zipse on January 29, 2009; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kay and Ken Small.
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