David LaMoyne Thompson

April 8, 2010

David LaMoyne Thompson, age 56, of Clarion, died on Friday, April 2, 2010, in Blairsburg, as a result of a construction accident.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 7, at the First Lutheran Church in Clarion, with Pastor Gary Boen officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

David LaMoyne Thompson, was born on May 13, 1953 in Decorah, Iowa, the son of LaMoyne and Edna (Sylvanus) Thompson. David graduated from the Thomas Roberts Senior High School in 1971. He attended the University of Northern Iowa for 2 1/2 years where he played football. David was united in marriage to Diane Louise Stevens on May 26, 1973. To this union two children were born, Justin and Jessica. The family made their home in Clarion. David owned and operated Thompson Construction for 25 years in Clarion and also owned and operated Thompson Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service for many years. He was most recently employed by Peterson Construction of Webster City.

David was a volunteer fireman on the Clarion Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years. He was a training officer for the Wright County Search & Rescue Team and also was a fire instructor for many years. David attended many fire schools and had most recently received a Firefighter II Certification. He was currently the secretary of the Wright County Fireman's Association. David was a member of the First Lutheran Church.

David's passion in life was his family and firefighting. He adored spending time with his grandchildren and was looking forward to the birth of his third grandchild in October. He enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting, dancing with his wife, Diane and spending time outdoors, snowmobiling and building things in the workshop with his grandson, Bryan.

David is survived by his wife, Diane of Clarion; son, Justin Thompson and his wife, Nikki; daughter, Jessica Sullivan and husband, Randall of Fort Dodge; two grandsons and a grandchild to be born in October; one brother, Michael Thompson and wife, Chris of Decorah; parents, LaMoyne and Edna Thompson of Decorah; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, numerous cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Leona Thompson; grandparents, Fern Sylvanus and William Sylvanus; and fathers-in-law, Allen Lien and Arlan Stevens.
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Donald George Strever

April 29, 2010

Donald George Strever, 72, of Comfort, Texas, died on Friday, April 2, 2010.

Graveside services and Interment will take place at a later date in his home town of Clarion.

Donald was born in Clarion, the son of Victor Earl Strever and Barbara Elaine Duitcher. He grew up and attended high school in Clarion. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Des Moines on June 20, 1956. He spent over twenty years before his retirement at the Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on August 9, 1976, attaining the rank of Senior Chief Air Traffic Controlman. While in the service, he was awarded the Navy Meritorious Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Occupation Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Unit Citation Medal; National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After his naval retirement he went to work for Cascade Gas as a customer service specialist and gas load specialist, where he retired.

Donald married Phyllis Ann Fairburn on October 16, 2000 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Sid Ketchum.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Ann Strever of Comfort, Texas; daughter and spouse, Kelly and Allen Gillman of San Diego, California; one grandson; two sisters and spouses, Ardith and Eugene Frohling of Clarion and Barbara Ketchum of Hayden Lake, Idaho; and brother-in-law and spouse, Robert and Donna Bookman of Kennedy, Texas.
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Katherine Pearl Pyle

April 8, 2010

Katherine Pearl Pyle, age 84, of Clarion, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, at the Careage of Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 9, at the Holmes Lutheran Church, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Rich Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Katherine was born on June 5, 1925, at the home of her parents, Michael Nathan Albert and Evelyn Vera (Wickline) Michelsen. She was three months old when her family moved to a farm south of Kanawha where she spent her childhood. She attended country school at Amsterdam No. 9 and in 1942 graduated from the Kanawha High School. After high school she worked at Hinson Mfg. Company in Waterloo and the P&G store in Clarion. Katherine and Raymond Pyle were married on September 30, 1944. In 1946, they bought their farm in Dayton Township and spent 54 years farming and raising six children.

Katherine lived in Wright County for over 50 years and was active in Wright County Farm Bureau's young people's group, Birthday Club, 4-H and DELL Club. She was a breast cancer survivor. She was a member of the Holmes Lutheran Church. In 2003, she moved into a condo in Ankeny and lived there until the summer of 2009 when she moved to the Careage of Clarion. She was eldest of two children.

Katherine is survived by five children, Donna (Hamid) Ullah of Whitakers, North Carolina, Barb (Michael) Aubrey of Ankeny, David (Dawn) Pyle of Marshalltown, Sharon (Jeff) Montgomery of Belmond and Betty (Butch) Niehaus of Clarinda; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond in 1999; in-laws, Merle and Hattie Pyle; one brother, Howard Michelsen; two brothers-in-law, Robert Pyle and George Pyle; two daughters, Diane Pyle in 1947 and Mary Pomerleau in 1995; and one grandson, Brandon Pyle in 1978.
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Herbert Leroy Tew

April 15, 2010

Herbert Leroy Tew, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center. He was 89 years old.

A private memorial service was held at the Ewing Funeral Home on Saturday, April 10. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, on Monday, April 12.

Herb was born on February 26, 1921 in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Donald, Sr. and Evelyn (Evans) Tew. He attended school in Grinnell and graduated from the Grinnell High School in 1939. Following graduation, he worked as a setup man for John Deere until World War II when he enlisted in the Navy. He served at Pearl Harbor, arriving shortly after the attack where he served as an activation mechanic. He and his father, Don, were both members of the John Deere 600 Man Battalion during World War II.

He married Edna L. Zeigler on December 16, 1948 at the St John's Lutheran Church in Corwith. Herb and Edna lived in Huxley and Kanawha, where Herb worked as a John Deere mechanic before settling in Clarion where he worked for Claude Banwell John Deere until it closed. He then worked for Clarion's Massey Ferguson and as a shop mechanic for Wright County until he retired in 1985.

Herb is survived by his children, Paul (Pam) Tew, Dwight (Roberta) Tew and Carol VanDyke; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Tew, Jr. and Wayne (Lynn) Tew; one sister, Maxine Reediz; sister-in-law, Maxine Zeigler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Mary Alice Brandt

April 15, 2010

Mary Alice Brandt, age 97, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Rotary Ann Nursing Home, Eagle Grove.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, Clarion, with Pastor Bill Granger officiating. Burial will take place in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Dodge, at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 16, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.

Mary Alice (Gleason) Brandt, was born on January 27, 1913 in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Mary and Morris (Kester) Gleason. She graduated from the Fort Dodge High School. Mary was united in marriage to Albert Brandt on June 24, 1933, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge. Mary and Albert farmed in Iowa until retirement to Clarion in 1974.

They were members of the First Lutheran Church in Clarion. Mary was very active in the church, Navy mothers and local volunteer organizations. She particularly enjoyed making quilts by hand for family and friends.

Mary is survived by her children, James (Carol) of Duncombe, Morris (Judy) of Clarion, Barbara (Roger) Stenberg of Leland, Ron (Jan) of Cedar Rapids, Gaylord (Nancy) of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey and Gesche Holland of Buffalo, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert in 1999; son, Philip; grandson, Victor; two brothers; and two sisters.
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James C. Russell, Jr.

April 29, 2010

James C. Russell, Jr., formerly of Clarion and Eagle Grove, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Palmer, Alaska.

Funeral services were held last week in Palmer, Alaska. A memorial gathering in memory of Jim will be held on Thursday evening, April 29, from 5-7:00 p.m., in the chapel of the Eagle Grove United Methodist Church.

Jim was born on May 3, 1946 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He was the son of Rev. J. Curtiss and Betty Samuels Russell. He lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Alaska. He graduated from the Clarion High School in 1964. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard. He worked in a number of sales positions throughout his adult life.

Jim is survived by his wife, Val; daughters, Ann (Chad) Wilde of Eagle Grove and Sara (Jeremy) Abbas of Kanawha; sons, Bryan (Lisa) Russell of Eagle Grove and Adam (Johanna) Russell of Forest City; step-son, Aaron of Palmer, Alaska; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Marcelene "Marcy" Hitt

May 20, 2010

Marcelene "Marcy" Hitt, 79, of Dows, died on Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 23, at the Presbyterian Church in Dows.

Marcelene "Marcy" Jean Jacobsen, was born on January 27, 1931, on the family farm north of Dows, the daughter of John R. and Caroline (Horstman) Jacobsen. Marcie attended and graduated from the Dows High School. She married Russ Braun on January 27, 1950. She moved to Clarion and later returned to Dows to raise her family. After separating from Russ, she moved to Texas where she met Kent Hitt. Eventually she returned to Iowa moving back to Dows to help care for her mother.

She was united in marriage to Kent in November 1984. Marcy was a lifelong homemaker who was a loving mother who focused much of her devotion and energies on providing for the needs of her family. Most of her life had revolved around supporting her children and grandchildren in their many endeavors.

In earlier life she had enjoyed tap dancing and later on throughout her life, Marcy looked forward to any opportunity to go out dancing. She had been active in the Pony Express organizations and Ladies Legion Auxiliary and the Presbyterian Church of Dows.

Marcy had a fondness in her heart for all animals and truly cherished her pet dogs, cats and parrots during her life. Marcy had lived on her own in her home in Dows until January of this year, when she became a resident of the Care Center in Clarion.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carrie Jacobsen; brother, Daryne Jacobsen; infant son, Vint Allen Braun; and her second husband, Kent Hitt.

Survivors include her sons, Lynn and Cathy Braun, Clint Braun, Kyle and Jodi Braun; daughters, Josie Tripp and life partner, Wayne Pratt, America Tripp and Kelly Tripp, Dawn Isaacson and Steve, Tara Johnson and Nicole Isaacson; son, Chad Braun and Jodi; 15 grandchildren; 2 nephews; and first husband, Russ Braun.
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Dean L. Loux

April 29, 2010

Dean L. Loux, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Taylor House.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 23, at the Lighthouse Community Church, Des Moines, with military honors and burial in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Dean proudly served his country in the Navy and was employed as an electrician with Western Electric for 30 years. He was involved with the Telephone Pioneers of America and American Legion Post 391 PMCKS.

Dean will be remembered as a loving family man who enjoyed working with wood. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dean is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Elizabeth; daughter, Patty (Rich) Andrus and one grandson, all of Carlisle; and two sisters, Annie Larson of Aurelia and Iola Isenberger of Osage.
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Merle E. Sheets

April 29, 2010

Merle E. Sheets, age 90, passed away at the Careage of Clarion on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 24, at the United Methodist Church, Goldfield, with Pastor Dale Schoening officiating. Burial was in the Glenwood Cemetery, Goldfield. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Merle E. Sheets, was born on June 29, 1919 in Mount Rose, Missouri, the son of John B. and Ethel (Paskin) Sheets. He moved to Goldfield as a small child and lived there most of his life. Merle served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 until 1945. On November 23, 1946, Merle was united in marriage with Bonnie J. Lewis at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple resided and farmed in Goldfield, retiring in 1995.

Merle was a member of the United Methodist Church in Goldfield and the American Legion Post #370. He loved his family and spending time outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin sister, Mae; brother, Virgil Sheets during World War II; sister, Alice Waddell; son-in-law, Dean Stephens; infant grandson, Blaine Stephens and grandson, Levi Sheets.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Sheets of Goldfield; daughters, Karren J. Stephens of Clear Lake and Sandra K. Sheets of Elk River, Minnesota; sons, Tom M. Sheets and wife, Claudia of LeMars and Gary E. Sheets and wife, Sue of Clovis, California; 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Beulah Williamson of Mason City, Lila Ortman of Washburn, Raymond and Marge Sheets of Goldfield and John and Lois Sheets of Eagle Grove; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Marlene Dee Lockwood

April 29, 2010

Marlene Dee Lockwood, 69, of Clarion, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 27, at the Church of Christ in Clarion, with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial took place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Marlene Dee (Witherell) Lockwood, was born on September 4, 1940 in Clarion, to Edwin M. and Olive B. (White) Witherell. She grew up in and attended school in Clarion, graduating from high school in 1959. At the age of five, her father passed away. Marlene continued to live with her mother through the years, as a devoted daughter until her mother passed away. Marlene worked for an insurance company for a short while in Belmond. She began employment at the nursing home in Clarion as a caring, compassionate nurse's aide for 39 years. She retired in 2005.

On October 25, 1974, Marlene married John L. Lockwood at the Church of Christ in Clarion. They made their home at Lake Cornelia. She continued to live there after John died in 1992. She and John enjoyed dancing, riding their motorcycles with friends and spending time with family. They belonged to a buckskinners' group in which they were truly in their element as they traveled to local, state and national rendezvous events within the U. S. In the years following John's death, Marlene has enjoyed the friendship bonds that have stayed intact.

The past few years Marlene has had fun as a member of a Red Hat Ladies group of Lake Cornelia, as she participated in the many activities. Marlene also treasured the friendship of a group of gals whom called themselves the Golden Girls. A bond cultivated through the years of working together at the Clarion Care Center and these gals continued to meet regularly for dinner and stayed in contact by phone.

She will be missed by her fellow dialysis mates with whom she traveled to Mason City three days a week for treatment, as well as the group of volunteer "angels" who helped her with transportation three days per week to either meet the bus at Goodell, or travel to Mason City.

Marlene was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Clarion. She was always at service in whatever capacity she was able.

Although Marlene did not experience motherhood bearing biological children, when she married John she inherited two sons and one daughter and a few grandchildren. Through the years this family grew to include the joy of ten grandchildren and twenty-one precious great-grandchildren.

Marlene is survived by a close cousin, Audri Adams of Chicago, Illinois; two stepsons, Jerry R. (Arlene) Lockwood of Clarion and Jan L. (Julie) Lockwood of Phoenix, Arizona; and one stepdaughter, Jeanne Gutknecht of Reinbeck, Iowa.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John on April 25, 1992; a stepson, Jeffrey L. Lockwood; and a daughter-in-law, Angela Lockwood.
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Eugene E. Christ

April 29, 2010

Eugene Elmer Christ, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge, at the age of 91 years.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 27, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove, with Pastor Chris Lang officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Gene the son of George August and Victoria (Mabus) Christ, was born on April 14, 1919, in Lakota. He married Lillian C. Bailey and they made their first home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. In 1948, they along with Jim and Irene Lichliter moved to Eagle Grove and founded the Christ/Lichliter Gambles' Hardware Store, also selling furniture. In 1977, Gene and Lillian continued the business as Christ Furniture and in 1984, sold the business to their son, Jim Christ.

After their retirement, Gene and Lillian traveled south for the winters and enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing in the United States and abroad and meeting new friends in the process.

Gene was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, served one term on the Eagle Grove City Council and enjoyed gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lillian on January 5, 2009; brother, Raymond Christ and sister Irene Lichliter.

Survivors include his two sons, Tom Christ and wife, Gail of Des Moines and Jim Christ and wife, Gayle of Eagle Grove; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, David Christ of Wells, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Alice Daffinrud of Albert Lea, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.
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Paula Ann (Binnebose) Johnson

April 29, 2010

Paula Ann (Binnebose) Johnson, 53, of Belmond, went home to heaven on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, rural Belmond, with Reverend James Harbaugh and Reverend James Gochenouer officiating. Inurnment will take place in the St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 30, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the services at the church.

Paula was born on February 10, 1956, to Neil and Betty (Jorgenson) Binnebose in Marshall, Minnesota. The family moved to Mason City where Paula graduated from high school in 1973. After graduation, Paula met and fell in love with Dallas Johnson. Dallas and Paula were married at the St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, on October 15, 1977. Afterwards, the couple resided on the family farm outside of Belmond for many years.

Their unending love produced three children, Elizabeth, Kyle and Seth. As a testament to her strength, Paula accomplished her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse while raising her three children. Paula was a dedicated and compassionate nurse at the Belmond Health Care Center. She placed her patients first and was always willing to help others.

Paula enjoyed spending time with her family the most. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking, making crafts and most of all talking to others. Her camera was never far away, as she loved capturing memories over the years. Paula always had a cheerful personality and could be counted on to provide support to anyone who needed it. She focused her life around helping others and her impact is evident in the countless lives she touched. Paula's legacy of selflessness and caring for others leaves many people with a lifetime full of memories. Left to cherish her life is her grateful family and community.

Paula's family includes her devoted husband, Dallas; loving children, Elizabeth, Kyle (Lisa) and Seth; father, Neil; sister, Karen (Ron) Bull; brothers, Craig (Janelle) and Mark; and other countless family members, friends and coworkers.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Binnebose; and her father and mother-in-law, Harris and Minnie Johnson.
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Marian Voecks

May 6, 2010

A memorial service for Marian Voecks, was held in Grimes, Iowa, on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Marian died of a massive stroke on Friday, January 15, in LaFeria, Texas. She was 72.

Marian was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 4, 1937 to Fay and Gladys Gardner. The family moved to Clarion in 1942. Marian graduated from the Clarion High School in 1955 and worked for the Bell Telephone Co. She moved to Grimes in 1959, where she raised 2 daughters, was a leader in the Camp Fire Girls organization and eventually worked for the Super Value Corp. as a switchboard operator/receptionist.

She married Cliff Voecks in 1977. Cliff was a truck driver for Super Valu. After retiring, they enjoyed traveling to Texas during the winter where they were able to reconnect with several Clarion friends.

Marian was proceeded in death by her parents; two brothers, Donald and Roger; and a stepdaughter, Deanna Voecks.

She is survived by her husband, Cliff; two daughters, Diane (Doug) Buster of Chicago and LeAnn (Rex) Hewitt of San Benito, Texas; three grandchildren; one-great-grandson; three step-children; six step-grandchildren; one brother, Dick (Sharon) Gardner of Clarion; and two nieces and five nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Grimes, Iowa.
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Keith Paul Hecox

May 6, 2010

Keith Paul Hecox 84, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010, at The Palms in Henderson, Nevada.

Keith's body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Inc. Please come celebrate and remember Keith's life with the family. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. until noon, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Keith was born in Clarion on March 10, 1926, to Paul and Golda Hecox. They preceded him in death. Shortly after graduating from the Clarion High School in 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He joined the Ninety Seventh Infantry Division and in February 1945 left for overseas. He landed in LaHarve, France and helped clean up the Roer River Valley. From there he went into Southern Germany and finally into Czechoslovakia. Keith loved his country and was very proud to serve it.

After the war, Keith enrolled at The University of Dubuque for two years and then transferred to the University of Iowa, where he received his B.S. in Business. He married Beverly Sumners on August 12, 1951 and they were happily married until her death in 2007.

Keith and Beverly moved to Maryville, where he worked for the DeKalb Seed Company as a District Sales Manager and they raised their family. Keith adored his wife and five children and had a fond interest for farming and agriculture. His family will remember him for his kindness, affection, great sense of humor and his extreme generosity.

He is survived by his children, Cristi (Mark) Leafstedt of Flagstaff, Arizona, Kimberly (Bill) Kincade of Council Bluffs, Dr. William (Lan) Hecox of Springfield, Missouri, Robert (Molly) Hecox of Liberty, Missouri and Cathy Jones of Henderson, Nevada; and his brother, Dale Hecox. He was a loving grandfather whose 14 grandchildren have many wonderful memories of him. He is also survived by his 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Hecox; and his beloved wife, Beverly.
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Hazel N. Brock

May 6, 2010

Hazel N. Brock, 85, of Woolstock, died on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Crestview Senior Living.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the Foster Chapel, with Rev. Bill Van Nostrand officiating. Burial was in the French Cemetery, east of Woolstock.

Hazel Nellie Schutt, daughter of Christian and Emma Loux Schutt, was born on October 26, 1924 on a farm northeast of Woolstock. She received her education and graduated from the Woolstock High School, where she was valedictorian of her class. Hazel attended Monmouth University in Monmouth, Illinois, where she majored in education. On August 18, 1946, she married Roger Roscoe Brock at the St. Peters Lutheran Church in Woolstock. Hazel accepted a position as a bookkeeper at the Woolstock Farmers Cooperative. She held that position for 38 years until her retirement in 2000. She also served as the city clerk of Woolstock for over 53 years. Mr. Brock died on March 14, 1994.

Hazel was a member of the St. Peters Lutheran Church, friends of the Ban De La Roche, B.P.W.; the St. Peters Lutheran Church ladies aide, all of Woolstock. Her memberships also included the Wright County Republican Women, the Woolstock American Legion Auxiliary and she was the Secretary for the Woolstock School Board.

Survivors include her sons, Larry (Alice) Brock of Oskaloosa and Keith (Patsy) Brock of Webster City; daughter, Connie (Mark Anderson) Brock of Woolstock; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters; brothers, Ilo (Marilyn) Schutt of Woolstock, Deslyn Schutt of Clarion and Eldred (Beverly) Schutt, also of Clarion; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Roger; she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother in infancy, George W. Schutt; brothers, Herbert, Charles, Martin and Celestian (Buster) Schutt; and her sister, Emma Potter.
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