KENNETH LAVERN “Ken” LOGEMANN
July 11, 1937 - March 4, 2013 

Kenneth LaVern “Ken” Logemann, 75, Carpenter, died Monday, March 04, 2013, at the Manly Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral service for Ken will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North 9th Street, Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the church following the service by members of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post #6779. Burial will be in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

Kenneth LaVern Logemann was born on July 11, 1937, in Albert Lea, MN, the middle child of J. Barney and Martha (Aurdal) Logemann. Ken was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation in the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church. He attended rural country school in Deer Creek Township and graduated from Northwood High School in 1955. Ken attended Iowa State University in Ames and while there joined R.O.T.C. Ken was inducted into the Army in 1958, and served his country honorably and faithfully until his discharge in 1960. He was united in marriage to Rebecca “Becky” Buenneke on May 26, 1962, and to this marriage two daughters were born, Rhonda and Renae.

Ken farmed on the family farm for several years. Horses were an important part of his life in which the family built a successful breeding and training facility, and after retiring from farming, he began his sales career in the agriculture field. Ken enjoyed politics and served on the county and state GOP level, was an alternate and delegate to two national conventions, served as state legislator for three sessions, and later he managed the field office for Charles Grassley until he accepted Ronald Reagan’s offer to be his state campaign manager. He also served as the first secretary of the Iowa State Soybean promotion board, and attended two national conventions.

Ken enjoyed playing softball and sponsored a bowling team. He was very active in Farm Bureau and was the township director and chairman, and was a very active as a member and leader of 4-H, as well as many other organizations. Ken loved to attend all the grandchildren’s school and sports activities.

Ken was a loyal church member in both Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, and First Lutheran Church. He was a Sunday school teacher, usher, greeter, and served on the church council.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Becky Logemann of Carpenter; two daughters, Rhonda (Allan) Wogen of Lake Mills, and Renae (Tim) Johnson of Carpenter; six grandchildren, Kayla (Nick) Curtis of St. Paul, MN, Kally Johnson of Cedar Falls, Nikki Johnson of Ames, Landon Johnson of Carpenter, and Scott and Shane Wogen of Lake Mills; two sisters, Bernice Weiland of Storm Lake, and Marilyn Ringleb of Waverly; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Kay Madsen of Albert Lea, MN; several nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Bud Weiland, Harold Ringleb and Harold Behle; a sister-in-law, LaVon Behle; and a nephew, Joseph Behle.

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ERNEST O. THOMPSON
February 22, 1923 - February 25, 2013

Ernest Ordell Thompson, 90 of Emmons, Minnesota, died peacefully at the Lake Mills Care Center on Monday, February 25, 2013, surrounded by his children. He had turned 90 years old just three days prior to his death.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood, Iowa, with Pastor Randy Baldwin and Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, March 1, 2013, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ernest will be cremated after the service and inurnment will take place at Silver Lake Cemetery at a later date.

Ernest Ordell Thompson was born February 22, 1923, on the east side of State Line Lake, rural Freeborn County, the first born child of Selmer and Mabel (Larson) Thompson. He was baptized and confirmed at Silver Lake Lutheran Church. He attended rural country school until the death of his father in 1940 when he stayed home to help his mother on the farm. He married Dorothy Jean DeVries on June 7, 1953, at Salem Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota. They were married 42 years until her death in August 1995. He was employed for many years at the Albert Lea Coop Creamery and later by Mid-America Dairyman as a milk truck driver. He was also a mail carrier for a time in Mankato, Minnesota.

He loved going “Up North” fishing with his children and grandchildren and in 2012 celebrated the 51st Annual Thompson Family Fishing Trip. He spent many years “going to the farm” to help his brother Si farm. He attended the Britt Draft Horse show and could pick the winner most every time. Ernie loved his flowers, creating his “flower tree” every year, and he loved decorating for Christmas. His outdoor lights won several local awards and a spot on television. At one time he had over 15,000 lights displayed. He was a master at lefsa making, enjoyed eating lutefisk every Christmas, and watching his birds in the backyard while having coffee with his neighbors, Tom and Kathy.

Ernie is survived by his four children: Debra (William) Georgia, Lake Mills; Barbara Thompson, Lake Mills; Donald Thompson, rural Northwood; and Victoria Zobel, Lake Mills; his eight grandchildren: Brandon (Blair) Zobel, Omaha, NE; April Zobel, Kansas City, MO; Nolan Zobel, Ankeny, IA; Holly (Toby) Reynolds, Tishomingo, OK; Kim (Andre) Vargas, Tacoma, WA; Eric (Julie) Georgia, Tacoma, WA; Eli Georgia (Anna), Northwood, IA; and Emily Georgia, Miami, FL; his 13 great-grandchildren: Tricia Melton, Michael Baldwin, William Baldwin, Grace Reynolds, Elisabeth Reynolds, Max Reynolds, Andrew Vargas, Zachary Vargas, Mariah Vargas, Celina Georgia, Kendra Georgia, Annabel Georgia, and Erica Georgia. He is survived by his sister Helen (Robert) Edwin, three sisters-in-law, Beulah Thompson, Ardyce DeVries, Phyllis DeVries and his friend Rose Henderson. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents Selmer and Mabel Thompson, his wife, Dorothy, his brother, Lauritz Thompson and his wife Betty, his sister, Mavis Nordaas and her husband, Haakon, his brother Siram, his brother-in-law, Darold DeVries, sister-in-law, Ruth Dagner, and his son-in-law, Douglas Zobel.

He will be greatly missed.

SUZANNE EMMONS
December 12, 1920  -  February 28, 2013  

Suzanne “Sue” Emmons, 92, Northwood, died Thursday, February 28, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A memorial service for Sue will be held in the spring at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North 9th Street, Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

The family of Sue Emmons has requested that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorials to First Lutheran Church and may send them to Henry and Jane Emmons, 2125 Taylor Court, Northfield, MN. 55057.

According to her wishes, cremation has been accorded.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Suzanne Emmons was born on December 12, 1920, in Bonne Terre, MO, the daughter of John and Anna (Durovchin) Durovcik. Sue graduated from Bonne Terre High School, and St. Luke’s School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO. She was united in marriage to Glenn O. Emmons on January 26, 1946 in Bonne Terre, MO. He preceded her in death.

Sue worked in various areas of Nursing, was a private duty nurse, and taught nursing skills during World War 2. She was especially proud of working at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

She enjoyed reading, golfing, walking, and gardening, but her greatest love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, First Lutheran Church Women’s group, Anna Circle and the Northwood Country Club.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Henry (Jane) Emmons of Northfield, MN; son-in-law, Tom Strieter of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Matthew, Angela, and Laura Strieter of Minneapolis, MN, and Eric and Mark Emmons of Northfield, MN; her sister, Jane (Bill) Grundman of Bonne Terre, MO; as well as other extended family members and friends.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn O. Emmons who died on April 14, 2001; her daughter, Glenda Strieter; and two sisters, Elizabeth Christopher, and Ann Bulno.

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RONALD CURTIS STEHN
February 25, 1950 - February 27, 2013 

Ronald Curtis “Doc” Stehn, 63, of Waukee, Iowa, formerly of Carpenter, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Taylor House of Hospice in Des Moines.

A funeral service for Ron will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter with Pastor Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the East Newberg Cemetery in Carpenter. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald Curtis Stehn was born on February 25, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Delmar and Edna (Floy) Stehn. Ron received his early education in the Carpenter Community School, and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1968. Following high school, Ron earned his Bachelor of Science, Masters Degree, and his Doctorate Degree in science education from the University of Iowa. In 1974, Ron began his teaching career where he taught high school science and math in Moravia, Cardinal of Eldon, Belle Plane, Emmetsburg, Shenandoah, and Waukee; retiring in 2012, due to ill health. Ron also was a teaching assistant at the University of Iowa and coached high school football, and track while he was working on his Doctorate, and was a laboratory instructor at Drake University.

In his earlier years Ron earned his Eagle Scout award, was a 4-H member, and a member of Iowa Athletic Association.

Ron enjoyed coaching football and track, enjoyed his pet cats and dogs, gardening, remodeling his house and cooking.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Dan (Donna) Stehn of Dubuque, Iowa; his sister, Kathy Stehn (Bruce Elvers) of Waupun, WI; his sister-in-law, Eldora Stehn of Northwood; five nieces and one nephew; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar Stehn and Edna Juveland; his brother, James Stehn; and a great niece, Cassidy Stehn.

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Posted on 7 March 2013

DALE EDWARD MOE
April 11, 1955  -  March 8, 2013  

Dale Edward Moe, 57, of rural Nora Springs and formerly of Northwood, died on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral mass for Dale will be held on 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, Iowa, with Reverend John Gossman officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

There will be a visitation from 3:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, with a parish Rosary at 3:30 P.M., and a scriptural wake service at 6:30 P.M. at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Avenue South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Dale Edward Moe was born on April 11, 1955, the son of Marvin and Luella (Jordan) Moe. He grew up with his family in Austin, Minn., and moved to St. Ansgar prior to his junior year of high school. He graduated in 1973 from St. Ansgar High School. Dale also graduated from NIACC. While growing up in Austin, Dale helped his grandfather George Jordan on the family farm in rural St. Ansgar, and after his grandfather’s death, Dale took over the farming operations until 1985.

Dale married Jennifer Irons on September 1, 1984 in St. Ansgar, Iowa at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Dale was an avid bicycle rider, vehicle mechanic, talented in many aspects of life and always happy to help those in need. He was a loving husband, father, recently became a proud grandfather and had many dear friends. Dale was a great mechanic, and throughout his life he worked for Bruesewitz Motors in Grafton, was the service manager for Northwood Motors, and Lake Chevrolet, and managed Auto Glass Center in Mason City. Dale most recently was employed as lead mechanic and transit supervisor at North Iowa Area Council of Governments in Mason City, Iowa.

After residing in Northwood for 24 years, Dale and Jennifer purchased a rural home, north of Nora Springs, in early 2012. Dale spent a good share of his spare time fixing up their new property to make a perfect home to share the rest of their lives.

Dale enjoyed riding on RAGBRAI numerous times, as well as other bicycle rides, and was vice president of the North Iowa Touring Club.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, former member and past president of the Board of Education, and CCD teacher, in Manly.

Left to cherish Dale’s memory is his wife Jennifer of Nora Springs; son Christopher Moe and special friend Adriana Chavez, of Grimes, Iowa; his daughter, Kayla Moe and special friend, Justin Betts, Mason City; six weeks old granddaughter Allorie Betts, Mason City; father Marvin Moe, Austin, Minn.; sister Cynthia Frank and her husband Ed, Dexter, Minn.; brother Dennis Moe and his wife Lee, Farmington, Minn.; brother Alan Moe and his wife Kim, Savage, Minn.; sister-in-law Michelle Etter and her husband Fred, Charles City; and father–in-law Charles Irons, Charles City, Iowa and many extended family members and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Luella Moe, mother-in-law Elaine Irons and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

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DENNIS ROGER NELSON
January 11, 1955 - March 4, 2013 

Dennis Roger Nelson, 58 of Mason City passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN from complications related to cancer.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service for Dennis will be held 10:30am, Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Avenue, Mason City with Reverend Mark Lavrenz officiating. Inurnment will be held in the spring at Silver Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Northwood.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7pm, Friday, March 8, 2013 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City and a memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the church.

As Dennis would wear, casual or NASCAR attire is preferred at the memorial visitation and service.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Trinity House of Hope, 2 S. Adams, Mason City, Iowa or the Dennis Nelson Memorial Fund in care of his family.

Dennis Roger Nelson was born January 11, 1955 in Albert Lea, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Sliver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School. He was self-employed, the owner of Dennis Nelson Contracting and also spent many hours doing winter snow removal.

Dennis was an avid hunter and enjoyed camping, golfing, gardening, and cooking. One of his favorite past times was watching and attending NASCAR races. He also enjoyed good times with friends and family and was always willing to help anyone in need. This past year, he spent many hours helping his nephew, Anthony remodel his home. He had two beloved cats who loved sitting on his lap.

Dennis is survived by his brother, Gene Nelson, Lake Mills, Iowa; sister, Julie Nelson, South Hadley, Massachusetts; special friends, Vince (Jackie) Murphy and Lauri Nelson along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Arlene (Ferley) Nelson; sister, Marilyn King; and brother, Larry Nelson.

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GERALD “Gary” W. SELLON
December 21, 1950 - March 04, 2013

Gerald “Gary” W. Sellon, 62, of Mason City, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 8, 2013, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 – 4th St. S.E., with Scott Elsbury and Pastor Jeni Bohls of St. James Lutheran Church officiating.

A gathering of friends and family will be held 5:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Gary Sellon Memorial Fund in care of the family that will be directed for pulmonary research.

Gerald (Gary) W. Sellon passed away from complications from Pulminary Fibrosis on March 4th 2013 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born on December 21st 1950, to Shirley Elaine (Adams) Sellon and Keith John Sellon in Charles City, Iowa.

He graduated from Mason City High School in 1969 and enlisted in the Navy on March 28th, 1971 and served on the USS George Mackenzie until he was honorably discharged on March 26th, 1973. He married Jody Suby on September 4th, 1976 and had three wonderful children.

Gary enjoyed fishing in his younger days spending time at the family cabin in Minnesota. He was actively involved in his children’s sports activities coaching his son’s baseball team for several years. He was always in attendance at all the children’s, and grandchildren’s events.

Gary loved brewing beer with his brother-in-law, taking part in the Isaak Walton League, as well as playing every Fantasy sport imaginable. Every day in the summer Gary was known to sit in his lawn chair to get a tan, drink a good scotch, and smoke a fine cigar with his wife.

He retired from Alliant Energy in 2010. In his retired days he enjoyed coffee clubs at Jitters, having four gardens, and helping anyone and everyone with whatever they needed. Gary and Jody loved to travel, especially to Key West, Florida for the atmosphere, people, and most of all, the ocean.

He will be greatly missed by all of those he touched.

He survived by, his wife Jody (Suby) Sellon, children Ryan (Amy) Sellon, Larkin (Jayson) Becker, and Courtney Sellon, Sister Gloria (Darrel) Hesley, and 5 grandchildren, Cole, Jaxon, Jacey, Lily, and Kenadi.

He is preceded in death by his parents Shirley and Keith Sellon.

Posted on 14 March 2013

GENEVIEVE PALMERINE METHUS
January 20, 1916  -  March 13, 2013  

Genevieve Palmerine (Butler) Johnson, Methus, 97, Northwood, died Wednesday (March 13, 2013) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Genevieve will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday (March 18, 2013) at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North 9th Street, Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood and will continue one hour prior to Genevieve’s service on Monday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Genevieve’s name to First Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Retirement Home, both in Northwood.

Genevieve Palmerine (Butler) Johnson, Methus, was born on January 20, 1916, the daughter of Palmer and Georgina (Knutson) Butler, in Kensett. She was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett, and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood. Gen graduated from Northwood High School in 1934. She was united in marriage to Conrad Johnson on September 26, 1937 and lived northwest of town on the Johnson farm until 1966, when they moved to town. Conrad preceded her in death on July 12, 1986. Gen and Conrad were the parents of three foster children and two adopted children, Curtis and Sharyl. Gen spent 18 years working at Fleet Guard in Lake Mills. She was united in marriage to Junior “Jay” Methus on September 5, 1993. He preceded her in death on January 13, 2006.

Gen enjoyed traveling, wintering in Arizona during the winter months, entertaining, and playing cards, as well as flower gardening, tending to her Geraniums, and putting on Hat Shows with her sister, Shirley.

She was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church, the Julia Circle, Golden Tones Choir, and the Sorosis Club, all in Northwood.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sharyl (Jim) Golway of, CA; a grandsons, Shawn Dahlstrom of Kansas City, MO, and Jon and Kyle smith of Mason City; a great-granddaughter, Angela Dahlstrom of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Margaret Weingart of Manly, and Shirley (Norm) Olson of Northwood; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Gen was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; son, Curtis Johnson; sister, Annette Miller; brothers, Earl, Melbourne, and Kenneth Butler; sisters-in-law, Luella and her husband, Reverend Orion Anderson, and Carmen Butler; and brothers-in-law, John Weingart and Don Miller.

WAYNE NORTON LAWHORN
February 24, 1925  -  March 14, 2013

Wayne Norton Lawhorn, 88, Northwood, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at his home in Northwood.

A memorial service and celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. North, Northwood, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

Wayne Norton Lawhorn was born on February 24, 1925, in Garner, the son of Clarence and Ruby (Morse) Lawhorn. Wayne attended the Garner Community School, graduating from Garner High School in 1942. After his schooling, he farmed on the family farm in rural Garner. He was united in marriage to Frances “Fran” Lechelt on September 12, 1947, in Britt, and to this marriage they were blessed with three daughters, Linda, Julie, and Joan. After their marriage the family moved to Northwood in 1961, and Wayne began working for George Kesler at Veterans Petroleum in Northwood, later called Thermogas until he retired in 1987. After his retirement in 1987, Wayne enjoyed helping his son-in-laws farm. After 10 years into retirement, Wayne began working for Menards in Mason City until his second retirement. While at Menards, Wayne enjoyed helping and visiting with his customers.

Wayne enjoyed singing in the Barber Shop Chorus, the Minor Leaguers Quartet, singing solos, woodworking, boating, fishing, and in his earlier years hunting, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

Wayne was a member of the Northwood United Methodist Church, Board of Trustees at the church, church choir, Garner Jaycees, Northwood Lions Club, River City Barbershop Chorus, and Minor Leaguers Quartet.

Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Fran Lawhorn of Northwood; children, Linda (Chuck) Myhre of Northwood, Julie (Denny) Hauge of Ronan, MT, and Joan (David) Peterson of Northwood; his grandchildren, Kim Myhre of Mason City, Megan (Brian) Burke of Des Moines, Darcy (John) Corley of Polson, MT, Luke Hauge of Ronan, MT, Amanda (Don) Frost of Janesville, WI, Micah (Heather) Peterson of Grand Meadow, MN, Nathan (Katie) Peterson of Lakeville, MN, and Dalton Peterson of Ames; his great-grandchildren, Gabriel Burke, Trevor Corley, Emilie Corley, Mckenna Corley, and Alyssa Peterson; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joanne (George) Kesler of Northwood, and Ron (Nancy) Lechelt of Idaho Falls, ID, and Ginny Lechelt of Park Rapids, MN; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Gladys and Evelyn; and his brother-in-law, Merrill Lechelt.

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DOROTHY SCHULTE
April 5, 1926 - January 3, 2013

Dorothy Adeline Schulte passed away on January 3, 2013, at the LakeWood Health Center in Baudette, Minnesota, at the age of 86.

Dorothy was born on April 5, 1926, in Manly, Iowa, to Johan and Adleda Furness. She grew up on a farm in Worth County, Iowa, with her mother, father and 15 siblings.

She graduated from high school in Hanlontown, Iowa, and then attended business college in Mason City, Iowa.

In 1944 she married John Henry Schulte III in San Diego, California. Together they had five children. Dorothy lived in Albert Lea and worked at Ascension Lutheran Church until her divorce in 1970, when she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and later Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She lived in Fort Lauderdale until the 1980s when she retired and moved to Faribault, where she managed the Meals on Wheels program.
Outside of work, Dorothy enjoyed journaling, reading and oil painting.

She is survived by her children, John H. (Alice) Schulte IV of Albert Lea, Dr. Bradley A. (Jennifer) Schulte of Charleston, S.C., Frederick K. (Lori) Schulte of Lake Vermillion Minn., and Cinderella S. (OLY) Olson of Baudette; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Balfe of Faribault.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter and son-in-law, Jillanne Leigh Schulte Hall (Michael); a grandson, Jay Frederick Schulte; and brothers and sisters, Sigrid, Martha, Hilma, Jennie, Hilborg, Arthur, Mabel, John “Alvin,” Esther, Melvin, Ingvold, Carl, Evelyn and Judith.

A private graveside service will be held in July.*

ADELE MAE LOKEN
February 25, 1914 - March 17, 2013

Adelle died on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

Adelle Mae Loken was born on February 25, 1914 in Worth County Iowa.  She grew up in rural Northwood and graduated from high school. She taught school for several years. In the 1930’s Adelle was united in marriage to Raymond Loken at Silver Lake Lutheran Church. The couple farmed south of Twin Lakes.

Adelle lived on the farm there for seventy years, moving to an apartment in Emmons ten years ago. Adelle was a very pleasant, positive, and outgoing person.  After her son Reid went to college she began working as a CNA at St. John’s Lutheran Home.  She was a member of Emmons Lutheran Church and associated women’s groups.  She enjoyed travelling in her younger years. She was a member of the Twin Lakes and Emmons Senior Citizen’s groups. In her later years Adelle enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins on television.

Survivors include her son Reid (Ladonna) Loken and many nieces and nephews.

Adelle was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, a son Craig in early childhood and a daughter in infancy.

DONALD F RUFFRIDGE
October 12, 1919 - March 15, 2013

Donald F. Ruffridge, 93, formerly of Northwood, Iowa died Friday March 15, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday March 23, 2013 at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, Iowa with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp of Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth, Iowa. Visitation will be Saturday one hour before the service. Military honors will be provided by Tabbert Hallatz Post # 616, Grafton American Legion . Memorials may be directed in Donald's name to Hospice of North Iowa.

Donald was born October 12, 1919, rural Grafton, Iowa the son of Henry Oscar and Myra Jane (Graves) Ruffridge. He attended school in Grafton and then helped on the family farm. He enlisted in the United States Army and served during WWII. Following the service he came back to the Grafton area and worked on various farms. He moved from the farm, November 1, 1998 to the Viking Manor Apt in Northwood. He was a resident of Northwood Pines Assistant Living from October 1, 2010 to just recently when he moved to the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.

He was a member of Tabbert Hallatz Post # 616 Grafton American Legion.

He is survived by nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses of Hospice of North Iowa and Good Shepherd Health Center for the wonderful care he was given.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Harvey, Myron and Lloyd Ruffridge and three sisters Lucille Van Orden, Ruth Millis and Pearl Grundel.

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WALTER HAUGO
July 8, 1923 - February 28, 2013 

The kind and gentle spirit of Walter Haugo, devoted family man and friend, went home to join wife Mary Jo on Feb. 28. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 9, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.

Walter Benjamin Haugo was born on July 8, 1923, near Lake Mills, Iowa, the youngest son of Ole and Anne (Heimdal) Haugo. He graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1941, attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, for one year, and transferred to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where he obtained his DVM in 1945. “Doc” began serving the Litchfield area as a veterinarian that year. He treasured relationships with his clients and was dedicated to bringing healing, laughter and great conversation to each call.

Walter married Mary Jo Williams on June 6, 1946. Together they raised four sons, and enjoyed life with extended family and friends. Walt and Mary Jo were active in Sons of Norway, the Litchfield Golf Club and numerous other community groups. Coffee and gathering with the “fish fry friends” were occasions Walt and Mary Jo held dear. Trips to Norway, England and China celebrated their heritage and expanded their world.

Gardening, fishing, hunting, time at Fox Lake and attending the boys’ and grandkids’ sporting events were highlights for Walt. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, a charter member of the Litchfield Lions Club, a Shriner, city council member and Boy Scout leader.

Walter was known as a master storyteller. He brought wisdom, patience, tolerance, an exemplary work ethic and a twinkle in his eye to each of his endeavors. He was a kind, humble patriarch, who, by example, taught faith, selfless love and joyful living.

He is survived by his sons, Tom (and Jan) Haugo of Eden Prairie, Don (and Pat) Haugo of Ames, Iowa, Jim (and Cathy) Haugo of Litchfield and John (and Kris) Haugo of Litchfield; grandchildren, Joe (and Kelsey) Haugo, Krista Haugo, Brendan (and fiancée Rachel) Haugo, Ryan (and Jessica) Haugo, Walter Jonathan Haugo, Dan Haugo, Tim (and Jenna) Haugo, Rachel Haugo (and fiancé Patrick), Ted Haugo, Laura Haugo, Anna Haugo, Marin Haugo and Ben Haugo; and great-grandchildren, Axel, Owen and Olivia.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jo; and siblings, Agnes, Torjus, Amanda, Thora, Rachel, Ted, Ruth, Harold and Amanda.

LEIGHTON F WILL
August 20, 1915 - March 16, 2013

Memorial services for Leighton E. Will, age 97, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. Kent Otterman will officiate.  Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.  

Leighton died on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Society.

Leighton E. Will was born on August 20, 1915 in Freeborn County, the son of Hugo and Clara (Virchow) Will.  He lived his entire life in Freeborn County, attended District 77 grade school, and graduated from Albert Lea High School.  Leighton attended and was confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle.

On June 5, 1941 he was united in marriage to Marguerite Turbett at the Gordonsville Methodist Church.

He later joined the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. Leighton was a member and past president of the Albert Lea Eagles Club, a past president of the Fifth District Eagles, and a member of the Moose Lodge and the Elks Club. He also was a past member of the Freeborn/Faribault County Mental Health Board, an advisor for Explorer Post #1, and a Sunday school teacher. Leighton enjoyed travelling and fishing.

Survivors include his children Larry (Carolyn) Will and Deanne (Harold) Kuchera; grandchildren Allan (Sara) Kuchera, Alisa (Nathan) Niesen, Deborah (James Fredrickson) Will, and Matthew (Tammie) Will; great-grandchildren Samuel, Ben, Matt, Emma, Jack, and Mason; and several nieces and nephews.
Leighton was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Edwin, Lorenz, and Harold; and his grandson Leighton Will-Fredrickson.

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Jay Lehmann