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| Arthur, Harold Norman |
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LAKE MILLS - Harold Norman Arthur, 87, of Lake Mills died Monday (May 25, 2009) at Comfort Homes in Hugo, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittlestadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
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| Brattrud, Shirley Lee |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Shirley Lee Brattrud, 74, of 710 N. Sixth St., Clear Lake, died Saturday (May 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Galilean Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jeff Ungs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and one hour before the service on Thursday at the church.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or the
American Cancer Society.
Shirley was born Sept. 3, 1934, in Stanton, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Vanderholm) Klang. She moved with her folks at an early age and attended school in Mason City and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1951.
Shirley married Gaylord Brattrud Nov. 11, 1951 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua.
She worked at Peterson's Caf� in Clear Lake and later at the Mason City Airport Restaurant. In 1973 she attended NIACC, where she obtained her LPN degree. She worked at Park Hospital, later North Iowa Medical Center. In 1990, she graduated from Iowa Central Community College with a RN degree. She continued to work at North Iowa and later Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, retiring in 1996.
Shirley enjoyed listening to music, dancing, quilting, her flower beds, her cats and especially being with her family.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.
She is survived by her three children: Shelley Garlock of Clear Lake, Jeffrey Brattrud and his wife, Cindy, of Clear Lake and Scott Brattrud and wife Karo of Clear Lake; six grandchildren, Mikki Guerdet and her husband, Al, of Charles City, Erik Bergman and his wife, Jessica, of Cedar Falls, Zack McCauley of Waterloo, Dain Mann of Clear Lake, Jenna Brattrud of Cedar Falls and Ryan Brattrud of Cedar Falls; great-grandson, Cayden Brager; very special cousin, Pauline Van Heel, of Mason City; her best friend, Ginger Braun, of Mason City; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Don and Bud Klang; two sisters, Marge McMurray and Louise Wilhelm; and a son-in-law, Dennis Garlock.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/24/2009 - 5/26/2009
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| Hempe, Melvin LeRoy |
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CLEAR LAKE -Melvin LeRoy Hempe, 73, of 20 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, died Sunday (May 24, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Tilp officiating. Inurnment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt with full military honors conducted by the Britt Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
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| Kollman, Dorothy Mae |
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MASON CITY -Dorothy Mae Hesley Kollman, 81, of 300 Second St. N.E., Mason City, died Sunday (May 24, 2009) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
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| Meyer, Alice |
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TITONKA - Alice Meyer, 91, of Titonka died Sunday (May 24, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Ramsey Reformed Church in Titonka with Pastor Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-928-2735. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
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| Pappas, William A. |
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 MASON CITY - William A. Pappas, 91, of 939 N. Monroe Ave., Mason City, died Saturday (May 23, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City, with Father Joseph Mirowski officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Tuesday May 26, 2009) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Trisagion service will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a prayer service by members of the Hellenic Order of Ahepa.
Memorials may be directed to the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church or the William A. Pappas Memorial Fund.
William was born Aug. 8, 1917, the son of Antonio and Angeleke (Facklis) Pappageorgiou in Mason City. William graduated from Mason City High School in 1936 and served in the United States Army-Hospital Unit during World War II.
He married Bessie Vasilakos at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, Ill., on June 22, 1952, and to this union two sons were born, Anthony W. Pappas and Nicholas Pappas.
William was employed at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. as a chemist for 49 years.
He was a longtime member of the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church in Mason City. He served on the church board for many years. He was also a member of the Hellenic Order of Ahepa since 1946, where he was a district officer while also serving as secretary and treasurer during many of his years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie, of Mason City; sons Anthony of Waterloo and Nicholas of Mason City; sister-in-law, Katherine Dagres, of Schaumburg, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Harriet Mastores.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
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| Ranes, Todd O. |
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 LAKE MILLS - Todd O. Ranes, 48, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (May 23, 2009) as the result of a motorcycle accident north of Forest City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon, officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, May 26) at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Todd Odean Ranes was born on May 11, 1961, in Buffalo Center, the son of Odean and Beverly (Yost) Ranes. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bricelyn Lutheran Church in Bricelyn, Minn., and graduated from Bricelyn High School in 1979. Following his graduation, Todd attended technical school in Jackson, Minn., obtaining training in telecommunications.
On April 13, 1985, Todd was united in marriage with Diane Knudtson at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. The couple was blessed with a son, Anthony. The family made their home within Lake Mills from 1985-1998, after which they moved north of town to their present home.
Todd had been employed by WCTA in Lake Mills since 1980 where he was a repairman and installer and made many lasting friendships.
He loved his family dearly and enjoyed watching his son, Tony, at the races in Mason City and Fairmont.
Todd liked to spend most of his time outdoors, hunting for everything from game such as pheasant, turkey, elk and deer to an occasional lost golf ball at Rice Lake with his buddies. Todd was also a member of the Wednesday night pool league, playing for Gene's Place.
Todd had a warm and wonderful personality, always wore a smile and was willing to help out a friend whenever asked.
Survivors include his wife, Diane, of Lake Mills; son, Anthony "Tony" Ranes and his friend, Stacy Monsen, of Hanlontown; parents, Odean and Beverly Ranes, of Walters, Minn.; a brother, Tim (Lori) Ranes, of Forest City; sister, Tammy (Brenan) Bauman, of Walters, Minn.; and nieces and nephews, Krystal and Zachary Ranes, of Forest City, and Kyle and Tara Bauman, of Walters, Minn.
He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Evelyn Knudtson of Lake Mills; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Dorthy and Tim Neubauer of Clear Lake, David and GayJean Knudtson of Forest City, Don and Nancy Knudtson, of Lake Mills and Doug and Melissa Knudtson, of Worthington, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews in the Knudtson family as well as a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ole and Selma Ranes and Arthur and Myrtice Yost; father-in-law, Victor Knudtson; and a nephew, Thomas Knudtson.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
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| Retterath, Alma |
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STACYVILLE - Alma Retterath, 94, of Stacyville died Monday (May 25, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral arrangments are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
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| Townsend, Nolan N. |
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 CHARLES CITY -Nolan N. Townsend, 92, of Charles City, died Monday morning (May 25, 2009) at Cedar Health in Charles City.
Funeral services for Nolan Townsend will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Nolan Noah Townsend was born July 4, 1916, in Niles Township, the son of Harold and Gladys (Noah) Townsend. He received his education from Towner and Ballard country schools. On Jan. 12, 1941, he was united in marriage to Katharine Bonsall at Charles City. As a youth, he worked as a farm hand and later was employed for Jasperson Ball, Capital Tobacco, Oliver Corp., Ardery Transportation and Sperry Transportation. Nolan retired from White Farm on July 1, 1981.
He was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.
His interests included raising and showing American Saddle Bred Horses in fine harness shows, dancing and playing cards.
Living family members include his two children, Nola Kerulis of Dubuque and Roger (Pat) Townsend of Charles City; six grandchildren, Catherine (Sam) Theodore, Victoria (Robert) Knochenmus, Kimberly Townsend, Roger (Amber) Townsend Jr., Jason (Angie) LaPolice and Chad (Heather) LaPolice; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-laws, Viola Townsend of Belmond, Evelyn Bonsall of Waterloo and Effie Miller of Charles City; special friend, Elleanora Rex of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son-in-law, Frank Kerulis; great-grandson, Francis Fletcher; three brothers, Marvin Townsend, Merlyn Townsend and Barton Townsend; sister, Neoma Brooks; and five brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/26/2009
Posted on 05/26/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Arthur, Harold Norman |
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LAKE MILLS - Harold Norman Arthur, 87, of Lake Mills died Monday (May 25, 2009) at Comfort Homes in Hugo, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/26/2009 - 5/27/2009
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| Hall, Donna L. Butterfield |
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DES MOINES - Donna L. Butterfield Hall, 59, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday (May 21, 2009) at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines.
Family services were held on Tuesday, May 26, in Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to Donna Butterfield Hall Memorial in care of Anne Burgess, 20 E. Payton Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/27/2009
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| Hempe, Melvin LeRoy |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Melvin LeRoy Hempe, 74, of 20 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, died Sunday (May 24, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Tilp officiating. Inurnment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, with full military honors conducted by the Britt Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Thursday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Melvin.
Melvin was born Feb. 19, 1935, the son of Andrew and Marilla (Clark) Hampe, in Britt. He graduated from Britt High School in 1953 and then enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1960.
Melvin married Doris Kopacek on June 26, 1958, and to this union six children were born. In 1976 Melvin married Dorothy Salamanowicz.
Melvin was a carpenter for the majority of his life. He also owned a resort near the town of Sioux Lookout in Canada for six years. Melvin spent time in Denver, Colo., and Las Vegas, finally retiring back in Clear Lake in 2000.
He enjoyed fishing, especially his fishing trips to Canada with his sons and grandson, morning coffee with his friends, and painting. He also loved to play Texas hold 'em poker and even played in tournaments.
He is survived by his children, Cynthia Hempe of St. Paul, Minn., Melanie (Phil) Harrington of Grinnell, Greg Hempe of Belmond, RaNae (Tim) Kelly of Plover, Wis., and Jay (Kathy) Hempe of Maple Grove, Minn.; his stepchildren, Alvin Kaskie, Betty Kruger and Craig Kaskie; 11 grandchildren; and his sister, Mary Ann May of Tuscon, Ariz.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Liz Ann Hempe; and his brother, Arthur E. Hampe.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Hospice of North Iowa.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/26/2009 - 5/27/2009
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| Johnson, John Allen |
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 BRITT - John Allen Johnson, 83, of Kanawha passed away Tuesday (May 26, 2009) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for John A. Johnson will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, at Kanawha Lutheran Church with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 27, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
John A. Johnson, the son of Alvin L. and Mary (Trueblood) Johnson, was born Nov. 14, 1925, on the family farm near Kanawha. He attended country grade school and began high school in Kanawha. He then moved to Britt where he graduated from Britt High School in 1943. The family moved to the Kirkberg Farm at Denhart in 1943. At that time John joined his father and brothers in the farming operation.
John was united in marriage with Eva Loraine Fosen Foster on April 18, 1948, at Kanawha Lutheran Church, the couple made their home on the farm near Denhart.
John was a full fledged farmer, he operated a corn shelling and trucking business for 49 years, was seed salesman for Berry Seeds - John was a "Cattleman." His father, Alvin, brother, Babe, and John would make trips to the west to buy their cattle. "They liked good cattle" they especially liked Black Angus and Hereford. When the cattle were ready for market off to the Chicago Stockyards they would go. One year Alvin and his sons topped the market several times. His grandson, Jake Johnson, the son of David, is carrying on the family tradition.
John was a good father and provider, as he told Rick when he wanted his first car, "You'll always get what you need but not always what you want." John showed a "quiet faith" by the way he lived, the way he farmed and with his family.
John enjoyed fishing and taking trips to Lake Winnibigoshish, Minn., with Eva, then with Rick, David, Tim and their grandsons and Jeff Determan. Ask his children about the Minnesota Radio Station, the minute he hit the car on came the polkas. John and Eva had many trips to Texas and they enjoyed dancing to the big bands and polkas at the Surf and Duncan.
They have had the Johnson Escape for 40 years at Clear Lake where they have had many happy hours with all the families, boating, fishing, skiing and just being together for family fun.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Eva; son, Rick (Judy) Johnson of Garner and their family, Steve (Shelly) Mace, Cody and Cassidy Mace, Taylor and Jordan Vossberg, Cindy (Kevin) Hestad, Sophia and Emma, Chad Johnson, Chet and Luke, Corey (Dena) Johnson, Seth, Claire and Lindsey, Jessica Sue (Craig) Roberts, Clayton, Connor, Madeline and Isabella; son, David (Jackie) Johnson of Kanawha and their families, Josh (Michelle) Johnson, Matthew and McKenna Ward and David Joshua Johnson, Jake (Paige) Johnson and Jenna; son Tim Johnson of Kanawha; daughter, Lisa Determan (Gary Followwill) of Mason City and children Kiya and Machaela Determan and Zuly Parcher; sister-in-law, Janice Philip; brother-in-law Donald Gifford; sister-in-law Wanda (Richard) Belden; special cousin Mary Ellen Jahn; numerous other nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin B. "Babe" and Loren E. "Fatty"; sister, Shirley Gifford; granddaughter, Jody Mace; nephew, Gary Johnson; father and mother-in-law, Knute and Clara B. Fosen; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Audrey and Harold Hill.
Ewing Funeral Home, 641-762-3211.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/27/2009
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| Kollman, Dorothy Mae Hesley |
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 MASON CITY -Dorothy Mae Hesley Kollman, 81, of 300 Second St. N.E. in Mason City, passed away Sunday (May 24, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W. in Mason City, with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 27, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy Kollman Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Dorothy was born on March 19, 1928, in Rockwell, the daughter of Marion and Ruth (Wickwire) Waldo. She had been a resident of Mason City since 1961. Throughout her life she had held a variety of jobs, but her favorite was as the cook at the county jail.
Dorothy was also a CNA. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the Kitchen Klassics band and a former member of the Quilters Guild. She also participated in the activities at Cornerstone.
She had many hobbies, including bird watching, embroidery and quilting, music, writing poetry and gardening. She loved being with her family, participating in treasure hunts with her daughter, LeaAnn. Dorothy especially enjoyed the attention from her grandchildren.
She was greeted in heaven by her husband, Richard Irving Hesley; sons, Tom and Dwane Hesley; grandson, Cole Lunn; husband, Darwin Kollman; her parents, Ruth and Roy Hillis and Marion and Pauline Waldo; brother, Glenn Hillis.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Darrel Hesley (Gloria Sellon), and grandson, Travis Hesley; daughter, Cindy Hesley (Nancy Halford); daughter, LeaAnn Hesley Lunn (late Jerry Lunn) and granddaughters, Jena Lunn and Shelby Andersen (Jim) and great-granddaughter, Madison Andersen; step-daughter, Cynthia Jewell and step-granddaughter, Nicole Jewell; step-daughter, Linda Kollman; siblings, Anna (Steve) Jicka, John (late Lorraine) Hillis, Kevin Waldo and Sheryl Squire; sister-in-law, Alice Hillis; and many uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/26/2009 - 5/27/2009
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| Lockie, Ruth I. |
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RICEVILLE - Ruth Irene Lockie, 80, of Riceville died Tuesday (May 26, 2009) at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center after a brief and courageous struggle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Riceville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour prior to services at the church.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, 641-985-2242.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/27/2009
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| Retterath, Alma M. |
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STACYVILLE - Alma M. Retterath, 94, died Monday (May 25, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Visitation Catholic Church, 605 N. Broad St., Stacyville.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.
Arrangements are with the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/26/2009 - 5/27/2009
Posted on 05/27/2009 by Thomas Manning
| Arthur, Harold Norman |
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 LAKE MILLS - Harold Norman Arthur, 87, of Lake Mills died Monday (May 25, 2009) at Comforts of Home in Hugo, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor W. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will take place at Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, May 28, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Harold Norman Arthur, 87, passed away on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009, at Comforts of Home in Hugo, Minn. He was surrounded by his children at the time of his passing.
Harold was born Nov. 17, 1921, to Olai and Clara (Rasmusson) Arthur on their farm at Williams. His family moved to rural Forest City where he graduated from Forest City High School.
During World War II, he enlisted in the Coast Guard. While stationed in New Jersey, he married his sweetheart for life, Sybil Heimdal Arthur, at Asbury Park, N.J., on June 23, 1944. Shortly after, he spent the next year on board ship transporting troops to the European front. His ship was just entering the Panama Canal moving to the Pacific front when the war ended.
Harold and Sybil farmed in the Hanlontown and Joice area until moving to Lake Mills in 1991. His love of God, family, and country was evident by his friendly personality and eagerness to visit with those he came in contact with. He was quick with a smile and a hug and truly loved people.
Spring time was very special to Harold as he loved to plant and nurture things to grow. He particularly enjoyed geraniums and his many violets bloomed year round. Showing people his violets was always a great joy to him.
Harold is survived by his daughter, Ellen Johnson, of Shoreview, Minn.; his son, John, and his wife, Karen, of Coralville; and his grandchildren: Rick (Anne) Wood of Mahtomedi, Minn., Brandon (Brooke) Wood of Moundsview, Minn., Matthew Wood of Vadnais Heights, Minn., Rodney Arthur of DeKalb, Ill., Christopher Arthur of Cedar Rapids, Damon (Kelly Voss) Arthur of Superior, Colo., and Kjersten (Nick) Koenigs of West Des Moines; and six great-grandchildren: Jake, Jordan, Kennedy, Grayden, Cashen and Vada. Also surviving are his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Jim Tweeten, Carole and Vern Hagen and Paul and Sylvia Heimdal; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, two sons, Don Michael and Rodney Dean; his sisters, Mildred Moen, Ruth Stairs, Clara Hipp, Adelaide Foss and Carmen Arthur; and his brother, Kermit Arthur.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/26/2009 - 5/28/2009
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| Frahm, Leone J. "Dolly" |
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MASON CITY - Leone J. "Dolly" Frahm, 90, of Mason City died Tuesday (May 26, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/28/2009
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| Kosanke, Genevieve |
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IOWA FALLS - Genevieve Kosanke, 94, of Iowa Falls died Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Genevieve Kosanke will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Linn's Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave., in Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
A time of visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
A time of fellowship will follow the services.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements, 641-648-2569.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/28/2009
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| Pigman, Billie D. |
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CRYSTAL LAKE - Billie D. Pigman, 84, of Crystal Lake, died Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at his home.
Funeral services for Billie Pigman will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/28/2009
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| Retterath, Alma M. |
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 STACYVILLE - Alma M. Retterath, 94, died Monday (May 25, 2009) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Visitation Catholic Church, 605 N. Broad St., Stacyville, with The Rev. John Moser as celebrant. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, May 28, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alma M. Retterath Memorial Fund.
Alma Mary Retterath was born Nov. 30, 1914, in St. Ansgar to George and Theresa Firsching, she was one of nine children. She attended the Stacyville Catholic school until eighth grade.
On Dec. 30, 1939, she was united in marriage to Bernard "Barney" Retterath in Cicero, Ill. To this union six sons were born.
Alma spent many hours helping her husband and family on their farm. She was known to pitch in and help with whatever was needed, a true "jack of all trades." Alma loved to help Barney Sr. with the apiaries and often reminisced about trips they would take to deliver their bees and honey.
One of Alma's greatest accomplishments was when she earned her high school G.E.D. at the age of 63.
Alma's family came first and foremost in her life. She loved to spend time with her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Perhaps some of her most cherished times were spent fishing, going for airplane rides, traveling, and cooking with her family.
Alma also enjoyed playing any and all card games with her friends, reading, bowling and watching soap operas and game shows on TV.
She was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville and was a former member of numerous circles.
Alma is survived by her children, Barney (Betty) Retterath of Meyer, Steve (Janice) Retterath of Boca Raton, Fla., Bill Retterath of Delray, Fla., Tom (Sharon) Retterath of Oak Park Minn., Bob Retterath of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Laura Firsching of San Pedro, Calif., Gertrude (Fred) Retterath of Austin, Minn., Theresa Ungaro of San Pedro, Calif., Joe Firsching of Mason City; sister-in-law, Cordella Frisching of Stacyville; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Alma is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Barney Sr.; son, David "Huns"; daughter-in-law, Rachel Retterath; great-granddaughter, Cecilia Retterath; brothers, Lawrence (Elvira) Firsching and George Firsching; sisters, Rose (Art) Rauen and Margaret (Louie) Schmitt; sister-in-law, Helen Firsching; and brother-in-law. Frank Ungaro.
Arrangements are with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/26/2009 - 5/28/2009
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THOMPSON - Norman Skogen, 79, of Thompson died Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/28/2009
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| Wedmore, Charlene A. |
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 MASON CITY - Charlene A. Wedmore, 84, of Mason City died Saturday (May 23, 2009) at Concord Care Center in Garner. Inurnment will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 13, at Memorial Park Cemetery with memorial services at 11 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Charlene A. Wedmore Fund.
Charlene was born Feb. 11, 1925, in Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of Charles and Anna (Chizek) Klunder. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1943.
On July 4, 1945, she and Don Wedmore were united in marriage in Mason City and from that union came five children. During the 1960s, she was a bartender at the Friendly Inn in Nora Springs. She also worked for Stage Coach for the majority of her working career as a custodian. Charlene enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo and playing cards.
She is survived by four children: Randy Wedmore and wife, Cheryl, of Gilbert, Ariz., JoDee Ward and husband, Gene, of Garner, Donna Theis of Chandler, Ariz., and Jim Wedmore and wife, Deb, of Gilbert, Ariz.; daughter-in-law, Marsha Wedmore of Rockwell; 10 grandchildren: LeeAnn Mosher of Clear Lake, Kara Fanning of Queens Creek, Ariz., Katie Cloyd of Mesa, Ariz., Denny Graham of Garner, Matt Graham of Garner, Cory Graham of Garner, Chad Wedmore of Gilbert, Ariz., Amber Wilson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Abbey Pitzenberger of Rockwell, and Adam Wedmore of Rockwell; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Donald; son, Terry; parents; brothers and sisters.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/24/2009 - 5/28/2009
Posted on 05/28/2009 by Thomas Manning
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MASON CITY - Leone J. "Dolly" Frahm, 90, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 26, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
George G. Frahm, 85, of Mason City, died Oct. 27, 2007 at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Graveside services for Leone and George will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West with Pastor Tom Healey officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the Leone and George Frahm Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/28/2009 - 5/29/2009
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| Genzler, Virgil D. |
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 Virgil D. Genzler, 75, formerly of Mason City, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2009, in Mossy Head, Fla.
He was born May 5, 1934, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of William and Delma Genzler.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene Genzler; four daughters, Gina Keeper, of Forest City, Lori Genzler of Mossy Head Fla., Lisa Meggers of Crestview, Fla., and Mindy Genzler Ewers of Shalimar, Fla. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three brothers Donald, Glenn and Larry.
He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Genzler; his brother William Genzler; his sister Lois Edge; and his parents.
Virgil became a Christian late in life when he was more or less coerced by his youngest granddaughter, Annie, to either come to church with her or she would not attend either. He was ready and found what he was looking for at the Evangelical Center in Fort Walton Beach and has been a faithful member and a firm believer in the Lord Jesus ever since. Will miracles never cease.
Virgil worked as a mechanic all of his life and was the proprietor of two service stations, one located on the corner of Beal St. and Mary Esther Cut Off in Fort Walton Beach, which he operated during the 1970's. He was employed at Hurlburt Air Force Base in the Auto Hobby Shop for 23 years.
He retired in 2003 and turned his attention to making five acres of wilderness in Mossy Head, Fla., a lovely retirement home for himself and his wife and a retreat for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A time of visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at McLaughlin Mortuary in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
The funeral was held Thursday, May 28, at the Evangelical Center Assembly of God Church with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetary, Beal Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. Fla.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/29/2009
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| Heck, Adolph H. |
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 MASON CITY - Adolph H. Heck, 90, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jon M. Seda officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City where a Scriptural wake service will be held at 5 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6 p.m.
Adolph was born Dec. 17, 1918, in Ethan, S.D., the son of Adolph and Katherine (Weber) Heck. He attended school in Ethan.
He worked on the family farm while growing up. He then went to work for the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Adolph married Phyllis Fritza Sept. 17, 1942, in Sioux Falls, S.D. He started working for the Milwaukee Railroad in 1942, retiring as an engineer in 1981. After retiring he went to work for Mercy Medical Center in Mason City as a security guard.
He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, traveling and making beer and wine. He was a wonderful friend to all and never knew a stranger.
He was past secretary and treasurer of United Transportation Union. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and United Transportation Union.
Adolph is survived by his two daughters, Andrea DiMarco and her husband Joe, of Bozeman, Mont., and Nancy Martin and her husband David, of Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Steven DiMarco and his wife Amy, of Seattle, Wash., and Debi Nagle and her husband, Dave, of Cedar Falls; two great-grandsons, Matt Nagle, of Cedar Falls, and Danny DiMarco, of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Joe Heck and his wife Helen, Vancouver, Wash. and Alvin Heck, of Mitchell, S.D.; one sister, Rosie Phillips, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and a brother-in-law, Larry Fritza and his wife, Joanne, of Mitchell, S.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; and three brothers, Herbert, Vic, and Johnny.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/29/2009
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| Martin, James W. |
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CHARLES CITY -James W. Martin, 92, of Charles City, died Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass for James Martin will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with Monsignor Stanley Hayek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, May 29, at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with a Vigil Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/29/2009
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| Olson, Dale Richard |
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MASON CITY - Dale Richard Olson 65, of 224 Fourth St. N.W. Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at the Des Moines Veterans Hospital, Des Moines.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Memorials may be directed to the Dale R. Olson Memorial in care of his daughter Tammy Johnson, 77089 135th Street Glenville, MN 56036.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/29/2009
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| Philips, Judith Marie (Williamson) |
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 Judith Marie (Williamson) Philips, 69, passed away on Tuesday (May 26, 2009) after a long battle with cancer.
Judy was born July 17, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa. She was the youngest of three daughters born to George and Clarice Williamson. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1957.
Judy later moved to Colorado where she met and married Donald H. Philips in 1967.
Judy was a loving and devoted wife and mother of two children, Matthew (Kady) Philips and Lisa Philips and doting grandmother to Delaney.
She is survived by many family members and friends.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday June 1, 2009, at Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, 1095 Newark St. in Aurora, Colo.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, 1095 Newark St. Aurora, CO 80010.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/29/2009
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| Pigman, Billie D. |
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CRYSTAL LAKE - Billie D. Pigman, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away Tuesday (May 26, 2009) at his home.
Funeral services for Billie Pigman will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at First Lutheran Church in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at noon on Saturday at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake. Military graveside services will be provided by the Britt Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, May 29, 2009 at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Billie D. Pigman, the son of Robert and Alta (Slawson) Pigman, was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Lehigh. The family later moved to Corwith. He attended school in Corwith, Hayfield and Britt; graduating from Britt High School in 1943.
Following graduation, Billie entered the Army and served in the 183rd Ordinance from 1943 to 1946.
Billie was united in marriage to Phyllis Draves on June 9, 1948. The couple made their home and farmed near Crystal Lake. Billie also delivered motor homes for Winnebago Industries. They were blessed with four children.
Billie enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.
Billie is survived by his wife Phyllis; four children: Diane (Jon) Taylor, of Bullhead City, Ariz., Paul (Vickie) Pigman, of Britt, Donna Pigman of Dumont, and William Pigman of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Chris (Susan) Perkins, Charity Pigman, Josh Carter, Alana Perkins, Michael Pigman, Becky Pigman, Sara Pigman, Jacquie Pigman and Tony Pigman; great-grandchildren: Natalie Baker and Macoy Perkins; three sisters: Marilee Strasser of Mason City, Lois Bauer of Garner, and Doris Montgomery of Fort Dodge; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/28/2009 - 5/29/2009
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| Skogen, Norman S. |
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THOMPSON - Norman S. Skogen, 79, of Thompson, died Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with the Rev. Boyd Longshore of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will take place at Zion/West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thompson.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, May 29, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 515-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/28/2009 - 5/29/2009
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| Stromley, Deloris Lavonne (Straite) |
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Deloris Lavonne (Straite) Stromley, 67, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday (May 12, 2009, at the Southeast Regional Medical Center in Brunswick, Ga.
A celebration of her life was held Sunday, May 17, 2009, at the First Wesleyan church of Brunswick. Ga.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/29/2009
Posted on 05/29/2009 by Thomas Manning
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CLARION - Eugene Allen, 100, of Clarion died Thursday (May 28, 2009) at Assisted Living-Meadows in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, at First United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/30/2009
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| Fatland, Silas O. |
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CLEAR LAKE - Silas O. Fatland, 91, of 20 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, died Friday (May 29, 2009) at his home.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Clear Lake Cemetery with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/30/2009
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| Genzler, Virgil D. |
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 Virgil D. Genzler, 75, formerly of Mason City, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2009, in Mossy Head, Fla.
He was born May 5, 1934, in Mason City, the son of William and Delma Genzler.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene Genzler; four daughters, Gina Keeper of Forest City, Lori Genzler of Mossy Head, Fla., Lisa Meggers of Crestview, Fla., and Mindy Genzler Ewers of Shalimar, Fla. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three brothers Donald, Glenn and Larry.
He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Genzler; his brother, William Genzler; his sister, Lois Edge; and his parents.
Virgil became a Christian late in life when he was more or less coerced by his youngest granddaughter, Annie, to either come to church with her or she would not attend either. He was ready and found what he was looking for at the Evangelical Center in Fort Walton Beach and has been a faithful member and a firm believer in the Lord Jesus ever since. Will miracles never cease.
Virgil worked as a mechanic all of his life and was the proprietor of two service stations, one located on the corner of Beal Street and Mary Esther Cut Off in Fort Walton Beach, which he operated during the 1970s. He was employed at Hurlburt Air Force Base in the Auto Hobby Shop for 23 years.
He retired in 2003 and turned his attention to making five acres of wilderness in Mossy Head, Fla., a lovely retirement home for himself and his wife and a retreat for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A time of visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at McLaughlin Mortuary in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
The funeral was held Thursday, May 28, at the Evangelical Center Assembly of God Church with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery, Beal Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/29/2009 - 5/30/2009
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| Grubb, Charles |
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BURT - Charles Grubb, 85, of Burt, died on Friday (May 29, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/30/2009
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| Murphy, David T. |
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FOREST CITY - David T. Murphy, 65, of Forest City died Thursday (May 28, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. Inurnment will be at Madison Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/30/2009
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| Olson, Dale Richard |
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 MASON CITY - Dale Richard Olson 65, of 224 Fourth St. N.W., died Wednesday (May 27, 2009) at the Des Moines Veterans Hospital, Des Moines.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 1, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Memorials may be directed to the Dale R. Olson Memorial in care of his daughter Tammy Johnson, 77089 135th St. Glenville, MN 56036.
Dale was born on Oct. 23, 1943, in Albert Lea, Minn., the son of Clifford and Betty (Korman) Krowiorz. He grew up in the Wells, Minn., area where he attended school.
He was blessed with two children, Ron and Tammy. Dale enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged. Dale moved from Minnesota to Mason City where he worked at a chemical company until he suffered from health issues; he then retired.
Dale enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, Harley motorcycles and Cadillac cars. He really enjoyed spending time with his friends and watching the Food Network!
Dale is survived by his children, Ron Olson of Nebraska, Tammy (Jeff) Johnson of Glenville, Minn.; grandchildren, Heather (Colton), Levi, Jesse James, Ally and Ashton; brothers, John, Jeff and Brad Krowiorz; good friends, Dave W. Langhoff of Mason City and Sharon of Mason City; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Brian Krowiorz.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/29/2009 - 5/30/2009
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| Tweed, Inez N. |
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JOICE - Inez N. Tweed, 86, of Joice died Friday (May 29, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221. www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/30/2009
Posted on 05/30/2009 by Thomas Manning
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 CLEAR LAKE - Silas Orville Fatland, 91, 20 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, died Friday (May 29, 2009) at his home.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Clear Lake Cemetery with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
Silas was born May 5, 1918, at Ellsworth, Iowa, to Ole and Inger (Winterton) Fatland. He moved with his parents in 1928 to Clear Lake to a farm south of town. He farmed with his Dad until he went into the Army in May 1941. He was a member of First Special Service Force at Fort Harrison, Helena, Mont.
On Oct. 12, 1942, he married Laurleen Kocourek in a military wedding at Fort Harrison. After his discharge they farmed south of Clear Lake, until 1958 when they bought a farm at Madison, S.D. In April 1990 they sold the farm and retired to Clear Lake.
He had two daughters, Judy and Roberta, and one son, David.
He loved horses and cattle; he liked to play cards and loved his grandchildren. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clear Lake.
Silas is survived by his wife, Laurleen; daughter Judy Gartamaker, of Outing, Minn.; three grandsons: David Gartamaker and his wife, Mary, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Scott Hanneman and his wife, Darcie, of Silverdale, Wash., and Jason Hanneman and his wife, Daylyn, of Casa Grande, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Brandon Gartamaker, Colin and Emily Hanneman, Kenzie and Kadea Hanneman; and two step great-grandsons, Tyler and Cody.
Silas was preceded in death by his son, David; and his daughter, Roberta; his son-in-law, Robert Hanneman; his parents, Ole and Inger Fatland; and his brother, James.
Arrangements are with Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/30/2009 - 5/31/2009
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MASON CITY - Leone J. "Dolly" Frahm, 90, of Mason City died Tuesday (May 26, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
George G. Frahm, 85, of Mason City, died Oct. 27, 2007, at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Graveside services for Leone and George will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 W., with Pastor Tom Healey officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the Leone and George Frahm memorial fund.
Leone was born June 2, 1918, in Worth County, the daughter of Will and Ella (Halvorson) Zobel. She graduated from Fertile High School in 1935. She married George G. Frahm on June 12, 1943, in Houston, Texas. Leone was the manager at a health food store. She enjoyed gardening, entertaining and being around people. She loved children and animals, especially her dogs. Leone was a health nut and was a great cook.
She is survived by one brother, Floyd Zobel of Lincoln, Neb.; and one sister, Mildred Matson of Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her husband George in 2007; her parents; five brothers: William, Leslie, Ernest, Leo and Stanley; and one sister, Elsie Hickok.
George was born March 2, 1922, in Mason City, the son of George and Blanche (Frazier) Frahm. He graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1938. George was a top notch salesman and worked for Fuller Brush. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. George loved to read the Bible. He enjoyed children and loved hearing jokes.
He is survived by many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009
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MASON CITY - Stephen Funk, 59, of Mason City died Saturday (May 30, 2009) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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BURT - Charles Grubb, 85, of Burt died Friday (May 29, 2009) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Burt Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Carter-Stott VFW Post No. 5236 of Burt.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
Charles's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/30/2009 - 5/31/2009
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Clear Lake - Adoline Halsne, 92, of Clear Lake died Saturday (May 30, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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 MASON CITY - Alvin H. Halverson, 86 of Mason City died Friday (May 29, 2009) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service for Alvin will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City with military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the chapel.
Alvin H. Halverson was born on April 12, 1923, in rural Miller, the son of Clinton A. and Mabel "Minnie" (Osnes) Halverson. He attended elementary school in Miller and graduated from Garner High School in 1941, where he participated in football, drama, FFA and served as student council president his senior year. After high school he attended Waldorf College in Forest City. Alvin was inducted into the Navy on April 3, 1944, and served his country during World War II until his honorable discharge in June 6, 1946.
After his military service he returned to the family farm in Miller. In 1949, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Alvin was introduced to the girl who would later become his bride. He was united in marriage to Betty Mensch on Oct. 14, 1950, at her home in Mason City, and to this union four daughters were born. The couple made their home at the Halverson family farm at Miller until moving to rural Mason City, where Alvin farmed and milked dairy cattle until 1971. He later worked for Winnebago Industries until his retirement in 1986.
Alvin and Betty enjoyed getting together with friends, but the biggest joy of his life was time spent with family. He especially looked forward to yearly gatherings of his Osnes cousins. He was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan, he also enjoyed a good game of poker with his buddies. Alvin's favorite foods were Birdsall's hot fudge sundaes and anything else chocolate.
Alvin took great pleasure in his grandchildren, who have special memories of Grandpa playing outside with them, sledding and playing ball, and setting up the Hot Wheels car set on the living room floor.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Halverson of Mason City; three daughters, Sara (Robin) Bohl of Mason City, Jane (David) Fedeler of Manly and Becky (Pat) Hentges of Mankato, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Kerry Bohl and her fiance, Jake Stricker, of Tampa, Fla., Amanda (Tim) Arthur of Sumner, Robert Fedeler of Manly, Ashley Johnson of Mankato, Minn., Michael Bohl and his fiancee, Ashley Virgin, of Mason City, Alex Johnson of Mankato, Minn., and Cody Fedeler of Manly; great-grandchildren, Chase and Jonathan Redfern and Grace Elizabeth Arthur of Sumner, as well as other extended family members and friends.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janice; and a brother, Curtis.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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 CHARLES CITY - Loretta Kehret, 91, of Charles City died Saturday (May 30, 2009) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Loretta Kehret will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Loretta Lillian Moltz Kehret was born May 25, 1918, at Huron S.D., the daughter of Fred and Martha (Dahlke) Moltz. She received her education at Wolsey, S.D., and graduated from Charles City High School and Hamilton Business College. On July 5, 1944, she was united in marriage to Oscar Kehret at Austin, Minn. Loretta worked for Equitable Life Insurance from 1939-1944, the adjutant general of Texas from 1944-1945 and for more than 22 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Faith Circle, Charles City Senior Citizens, and retired UAW Workers. Her interests included gardening, flowers, sewing, wildlife, horses and listening to gospel music. Loretta looked forward to sharing her life with her family, always taking special interest in her grandchildren.
Living family members include two sons: Douglas (Maxine) Kehret of Waterloo and Dale (Colleen) Kehret of Charles City; five grandchildren: Mindy (Mitch) McIntosh, Dan (Alissa) Kehret, Bill Kehret, Kelly (Brian) Johnson and Jennifer Kehret; a great-grandson, Eli Kehret; and two sisters-in-law, Leona Kehret of Pinetop, Ariz., and Eloise (Glenn) Petersen of Urbandale.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 24, 2003; two sisters, Hazel Teeple and Evelyn Langbehn; and two brothers, Archie Moltz and V.F. "Bud" Moltz.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Samaritan's Purse, Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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Sheffield - Orva Koenigsberg, 95, of Sheffield died Friday (May 29, 2009) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield.
Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield is in charge of arrangements, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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Sheffield - Marvin Meints, 81, of Sheffield, died Saturday (May 30, 20009) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, at Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Art Zewert presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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 FOREST CITY - David T. Murphy, 65, of Forest City died Thursday (May 28, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
A memorial service for David will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Brian Dellaert officiating. Inurnment will be at Madison Township. Cemetery in Forest City
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at the funeral home and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.
David was born Nov. 16, 1943, in Waterloo, to Thomas and Martha Murphy. He graduated from North Central High School in Manly and Mason City Junior College. He served in the Iowa National Guard for six years.
David married Suzanne Brewer at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Dubuque on June 10, 1967. He was the director of concepts and styling at Winnebago Industries in Forest City when he retired in 2004. David held various positions with the company during his 35-year career.
David was an avid rail fan spending time photographing and modeling the Rock Island Railroad and other railroads throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed time with his friends during weekly model railroad meetings in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle locally and across the country with family and friends.
David is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Suzanne, who he was married to for 42 years. He is also survived by two children, Julie (Alex) Tischuk of Tipton and Joseph (Melissa) Murphy of Van Meter; four grandchildren, Rachael, Jacob, Parker and Brenna.
He is also survived by his father and mother, Thomas and Martha Murphy of Manly; and siblings, Nancy (Donald) Walker of Atlanta, Ga., Jim (Kay) Murphy of Forest City; and many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews who he also adored.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 5/30/2009 - 5/31/2009
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Robert H. Spiegel, 87, passed away May 18, 2009, at his home in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Born in Odebolt, he was the only child of Harvey and Ada Harter Spiegel.
Bob loved his family, his work as a newspaperman, and his alma mater, Drake University. He graduated from Drake in 1943, with a B.A. degree in political science.
He then served in the Army during World War II in decoding, achieving the rank of first lieutenant.
He met his future wife, Dorothy Kerr, in Washington, D.C., during the war. She was a WAVE in the Navy and the daughter of Bob's Japanese teacher.
After discharge from the service, he began work as a reporter for the Des Moines Tribune, with a special emphasis on education and labor. In the mid-1950s, he wrote a series of stories on segregated housing, which he felt was the most important writing of his career. He received the Sidney Hillman Foundation award in 1956 for that work.
In 1961, he became editor of the Mason City Globe-Gazette. In 1974, he and Dorothy moved to Madison, Wis., where he became editor of the Wisconsin State Journal. While there, he worked with leaders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the community to attract biotechnology firms to Madison and played an integral role in the birth of University Research Park.
Highlights of his career include two days of interviews with President Harry Truman to discuss his life and career, being summoned to meet Jimmy Hoffa and two bodyguards in a hotel room to defend articles critical of Hoffa, and having ongoing interviews with U.S. Sen. Mike Mansfield while he was majority leader of the Senate.
He and Dorothy retired to Hilton Head Island, S.C., in 1986. After Dorothy's death in 1989, he moved to Amelia Island, Fla., where he did freelance writing, including stories about the military bases of the Southeast United States for the Chicago Tribune.
He had a lifelong commitment to Drake University, where he was student body president in 1943 and a member of the basketball team. He was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society after his junior year.
In 1968, he was among the initial recipients of the Double D award, given to former Drake letter winners who have excelled in their chosen endeavor after leaving the university. He served on the Board of Trustees in 1978. Bob received the Alumni Loyalty Award in 1993. The School of Journalism presented him with the Alumni Achievement Award in 2000.
He was a charter and lifetime member of the Billie and Robert D. Ray Lifelong Learning Society, a group affiliated with Drake University that exemplifies an important aspect of Bob's life. He was the historian for the Drake Relays, writing 50th, 75th and 100th year histories, completing the last shortly before his death.
Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach, Fla. He was a former member of the Mason City Lions Club and the Madison Rotary International Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy.
He is survived by his three sons: Ronald Spiegel (Ruth) of Lewisburg, Pa., Richard Spiegel (Ann) of Yakima, Wash., and Craig Spiegel (Jane) of Bellevue, Wash.; and by five grandchildren: Fritz, Chris, Katie, Kevin and Grace.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Drake University's Cowles library, 28th and University Ave. The service will be in the library's second floor reading room.
A reception will follow in the library's Heritage Room.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a gift to the Drake University scholarship fund in memory of Bob Spiegel. Send to Drake University, Alumni & Development Office, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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JoicE - Inez N. Tweed, 86, of Joice died Friday (May 29, 2009) at the Lake Mills Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in rural Joice with Pastor Kevin Olson officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church Cemetery in rural Joice.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
If you are considering making a donation in her memory, the family suggests that they be made to Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church or to Church of the Lutheran Brethren, Box 655, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
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HAMPTON - Florence Ubben, 95, of Hampton died Friday (May 29, 2009) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will be officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 5/31/2009
Posted om 05/31/2009 by Thomas Manning
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