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Shelly “Shell” Lair-Langenbau
Shell married Jay Langenbau on August 19, 2005. To this union, two children were born, Liberty and McKenna. As many of her friends can attest, Shelly was an avid shopper. She enjoyed the lowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings. She loved the hot weather and was planning on a cruise in February with friends. She loved to do 5K runs, most recently the Color Run in Des Moines and the Turkey Trot and the Polar Plunge, both in Clear Lake. Shell loved the Northwestern
Steakhouse. She loved her concerts,
Taylor Swift, Lori Line and most
recently The Fresh Beat Band. She also
was a avid collector of Wizard of Oz
memorabilia. When she wasn't working she was with her pride and joy, Liberty and McKenna. She really enjoyed the summer when you could find her at the pool with the girls or in the front or back yard kicking back with a cold one, her husband, good friends and watching the kids play. Shelly is survived by her husband, Jay; daughters, Liberty and McKenna; step-sons Nicholas and Jacob; her parents, Gerald and Karen Lair; siblings, Sherri Ruby (Kent) of Mason City, Mike Lair of Grimes, IA, Matt Lair (Lynae) of GFAFB, Carrie Lair of Des Moines, IA; aunts and uncles; Kenneth Meacham of Plymouth, Sandy Hyde (Jim) of Northwood, IA, Tiny Lair (Doug Williams) of Lake St. Croix, MN; father-in-law, Harv Langenbau (Sharon) of Garwin; sisters-in-law, Shannon Smith (Bryan) of Garwin, IA, Mary Vesely of Waterloo, IA; nieces and nephews, Danielle and Taylor Ruby, Steven, Kason, and Braelyn Lair, Rylee Robertson, Brian and Bryson Kriegel, Caleb and Ali Vesley; many friends, co-workers and patients who lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Forrest and Mildred Lair, Abraham and Florence Meacham; her mother-in-law, Renee Langenbau. Wilma Bernice Helgeland
A celebration of life service for Wilma will be held at a later date. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Wilma Bernice (Koerner) Helgeland was born on March 9, 1921, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Deane (Wiersma) Koerner. Her baptism took place on June 12, 1921. Her early education took place in Alton and George, Iowa. Following completion of high school, she attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls for two years and graduated from Drake University. Wilma was united in marriage to Kermit Helgeland on December 25, 1942, in George, Iowa. They were the parents of two sons, Charles and Douglas. They farmed the Helgeland farm until 1959 when they moved into Northwood. Wilma taught school in Manly and Northwood for 40 years until her retirement in 1983. Wilma was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, served on the Northwood Public Library Board for several years and was an avid reader. She also was a member of Chapter E.S. PEO and the Twenties Club. Kermit and Wilma spent several winters in Arizona, finally moving there in 1989, and returned to Northwood in 2004. Those thankful for sharing her life are her sons, Charles (Anne) Helgeland of Franklin, Tenn., and Douglas (Clara) Helgeland of Northwood; four grandchildren, Scott (Stephanie) Helgeland of Jaspers, N.Y., Sarah Stratton of Monticello, Ark., Cinda (Tim) Clay of Naperville, Ill., and Vance Helgeland of Northwood; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Dorothy Brandt and her husband, Melvin Kerr of Des Moines; and her sister-in-law, Dorothy Koerner, of Groveland, Calif.; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Kermit; her brother, Vance Koerner; and her brother-in-law, Donald Brandt. The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider a memorial contribution be made to the Northwood Public Library. Posted on 15 January 2013
Martha
Edith Clarine (Thrond) Johnson
(July 11, 1916 - January 4, 2013)  Martha
Edith Clarine (Thrond) Johnson,
age 96, of Stewartville,
Minnesota, died Friday, January
04, 2013, at the Stewartville
Care Center.
Funeral service will be 1:30 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Silver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood, IA, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Visitation will be 4-6 PM Wednesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, IA 50450, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the Silver Lake Cemetery in rural Northwood, IA. Martha Edith Clarine (Thrond) Johnson was born in Worth County, IA, on the family farm, July 11, 1916, to parents Clarence and Theolina (Flatekval) Thrond. She was baptized and confirmed at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, Iowa. Martha married Kenneth Johnson on May 18, 1948, in Northwood, Iowa. The couple farmed in several different areas throughout the region. Martha had worked at the canning company in Lake Mills, at a care center in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. After retiring, Martha and Kenneth resided in Stewartville, MN, where Martha eventually became a resident of the Stewartville Care Center where she passed away. Many people there will remember her for her never give up attitude and her smile. Although Martha and Kenneth had no children of their own, they referred to the nieces and nephews and their families as their children and grandchildren. When possible, Martha and Kenneth attended all baptisms, confirmations, and graduations until they were no longer physically able to do so. Even so, Martha was continually asking and wondering about the children, remembering them by name, up until the day she passed. Even though her hearing was failing, thanks to a headset from Hospice, Martha could wear it and talk with family who kept her up-to-date with happenings. This made Martha so very happy. Two days prior to her death, some of Martha’s family was able to be with her, sharing communion, and singing Christmas songs to her; it was so bittersweet as Martha’s face showed such emotion. The family is grateful to Pastor Byron Meline and his wife, Lois, Pastor Emily Carson, and Pastor Randy Baldwin for everything they have done. Special thanks also to the staff and volunteers with Hospice for their visits, and to the staff at the Stewartville Care Center who were all a part of Martha’s extended family. Martha is survived by her nieces and nephews, Arnold Thrond, Truman (Barbara) Thrond, Margie (Max) Brones, Dale (Kathy) Thrond, Lois Throne (John) Duff, Richard (Karen) Throne, Marlene Throne (Robert) Sorenson, Audrey Throne Whitney, Luvern (Sylvia) Thrond, and Robert (Gail Newburg) Thrond; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Hanson and Alvira Kloster, both of Lake Mills, IA; extended relatives in the Johnson and Sundsvold families; numerous great nieces and nephews; many great-great nieces/nephews; and great-great-great nieces/nephews. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Johnson; siblings, Anders (Emma) Thrond, C. Martin (Hazel) Throne, and Tonie (Elaine) Thrond; a nephew-in-law, James Whitney; grand-nephew, Lynn Curtis Whitney; and two grand-nieces, Connie Whitney and Leslie Thrond. She is also preceded in death by many extended relatives in the Johnson and Sundsvold families. Richard D. Bendickson Richard D. Bendickson, age 85, of Lake Mills, died on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Cremation followed the service, and Richard’s inurnment will take place in the spring at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills. Military Honors will be conducted by the Otto/Chose Post #235 in Lake Mills. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Posted on
23 January 2013
Juanita M. Anderson
Harvey M. Ruffridge
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (January 23, 2013) at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave. S., Northwood. Interment will take place in Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, California on Saturday (January 26, 2013) at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Harvey’s service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Harvey M. Ruffridge was born on April 3, 1916 in Grafton, Iowa the son of Henry O. and Myra J. (Graves) Ruffridge. He attended school in Grafton, Iowa. Harvey enlisted in the United States Army on March 28, 1941 at Ft. Des Moines. He was stationed with the 291st Infantry Division and fought during World War II in the battle of Normandy. On December 3, 1945 Harvey received his honorable discharge from the United States Army at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. On January
1, 1952 Harvey was united in
marriage to Edna M.
Spaulding. Harvey worked for
many years as a house mover
in California until his
retirement in 1980 from
Thompson Ability House
Movers. Harvey gave of himself to all those that knew him. He was kind, gentle, and unselfish. Harvey always thought of others and put their needs above his own. He was a wonderful example of humility and sacrificial love. Those grateful in sharing in his life are his son, Michael H. and his wife Linda J. Ruffridge, Kenai, Alaska; grandchildren, Justin Ruffridge and his wife, Jessie; Soldotna, Alaska; Brandon Ruffridge, Olmsted Falls, Ohio; and Megan Ruffridge, Watertown, WI; brother, Donald Ruffridge, Northwood, IA; daughter in laws, Ruth Shubin, Battle Creek, Iowa and Carol Shubin, Fontana, Calif; and many nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Harvey is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna; stepsons, Morris Shubin, Peter Shubin, and John Shubin; sisters, Lucille Van Orden, Ruth Millis, and Pearl Grundell; and brothers, Myron Ruffridge and Lloyd Ruffridge. Conner Colonial Chapel. (641)324-1543. ColonialChapels.com
Robert J Schreiber
Funeral
services for Robert Joseph
"Bob" Schreiber, 87, of
Albert Lea, will be held at
11:00 a.m. Wednesday,
January 30, 2013, at the
Bonnerup Funeral Service
Chapel in Albert Lea. Pastor
David Schreiber will
officiate. Interment will be
at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:30
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 29, at the
Bonnerup Funeral Service
Chapel, and one hour prior
to the service. Bob passed
away on Friday, January 25,
2013, at St. John's Lutheran
Home.
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Shelly “Shell”
Lair-Langenbau, 44, of Hanlontown, died
Wednesday, January 2, 2013. A memorial
mass will be held 10:30 A.M, Monday,
January 7, 2012 at Epiphany Parish at
Holy Family Church, 714 N. Adams with
Rev. Neil Monternach and Rev. Kenneth
Gehling concelebrant. Inurnment will be
in Memorial Park Cemetery. A gathering
of family and friends will be held from
2:00 to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, January 6,
2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church,
with a scriptural wake service beginning
at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be directed to the Shelly
“Shell” Lair-Langenbau memorial fund in
care of her two daughters.
Wilma
Bernice Helgeland, 91, Northwood, died
on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the
Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Juanita
Mary (Sjovold) Anderson, of
Mason City (formerly of
Manly) passed away Tuesday,
January 23, 2013, at the
Nora Springs Care Center in
Nora Springs, Iowa. She has
been surrounded by family
and friends and the caring
staff of the Nora Springs
Care Center and Hospice of
North Iowa. 
Harvey
M. Ruffridge, 96, of
Northwood, died Wednesday
(January 16, 2013) at the
Lutheran Retirement Home in
Northwood.
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