Leonard Schomburg, 86

Published June 9, 2004, Page B-7

Leonard F. Schomburg, 86, of Latimer, died on Thursday, June 3, 2004, at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 7, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer, with Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery in Latimer, with the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Leonard Friedrich Schomburg, was born the son of Fritz (Fred) and Englina (Lena) Suntken Schomburg, on July 7, 1917 on the Schomburg family farm near Alexander.

Leonard is survived by his niece, Ruth Nyguard and her husband, Jerome of Leland; great-nephews, Kent Nyguard of Crystal Lake and Kurt Nyguard of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and a great-niece, Keri Nyguard of Leland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Herman Schomburg; and his sister-in-law, Christina Schomburg.
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Barbara Rosen, 64

Published June 9, 2004, Page B-7

Barbara June (Eide) Rosen, 64, of Thompson, died on Sunday, June 6, 2004, at her home in Thompson, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Rev. Ted Gullixson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson, with the Winter Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara June, the daughter of Irving and Ruby (Johnson) Eide, was born on June 23, 1939 in Lake Mills. She grew up and was raised in Lake Mills and Forest City, graduating from the Forest City High School. She was united in marriage to Richard Rosen in 1960. She later married Maynard Peterson in 1980.

Her hobbies included spending time with her family and her dog, Boomie. She was a loving and devoted mother.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Rhonda Rosen, Danny Peterson and Dawn Thompson; her husband, Reed; and her cousins with whom she had special ties, Violet Loeschen, Keith Thompson, Betty Thompson, Dennis Thompson, Robert (Dusty) Thompson, Debra Kvammen, Doris Hatland, DeEtta Buns, Mavis Nieman, Fred Irvin, Douglas Irvin, Dean Johnson and Beth Erdman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Mary Johnson; aunts, Lenora Eide and Jeanette Thompson; uncles, James Johnson and Ben Brackey; and cousins, Ruth Gunn and Todd Loeschen.
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Myron Dieter, 56

Published June 16, 2004, Page B-5

Myron Russell Dieter, 56, of Roseau, Minnesota, formerly of Forest City, died on Monday, June 7, 2004, at the Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 11, at the Roseau Evangelical Covenant Church in Roseau. The Helgeson Funeral Home, Roseau, was in charge of the arrangements.

Myron Russell, the son of Lewella (Lisell) and Russell Dieter, was born on November 6, 1947 in Roseau, Minnesota. Myron grew up and attended school in Roseau, was baptized and confirmed at the former English Lutheran Church in Roseau and later moved to Montgomery, when he was in ninth grade. He graduated from the Montgomery High School in 1965 and later from the St. Cloud State University. He worked for his father as President of Russ Dieter Enterprises until 1989. He then began training as an investment representative and worked for Edward Jones Investments in Forest City for four years. He then worked at The Investment Centers of America and has worked in Roseau for the last 10 years.

Myron had a passion for hockey. He loved the Roseau Rams and followed their progress, writing for the Roseau Times-Region. He also loved fishing, traveling, golfing and family celebrations. He was fun loving, loved being with people and gave himself to others by helping people in many ways. He was president-elect of the Roseau Lions, member of the Roseau School Board, on the Board of Directors for Sunburst and volunteered with the mentoring program. He was recently attending the Roseau Covenant Church, where he gave his life to the Lord.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Bobbi Dieter of Roseau; daughters, Kerry Dieter of Aberdeen South Dakota and Chris (Larry) Mathahs of Lake Mills; son, Neal Dieter of Aberdeen, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Cory, Aaron, Jason and Sierra; his parents, Russell and Lewella "Harriet" Dieter of Aberdeen, South Dakota; sisters, Sonia (David) Feickert of Aberdeen, Lucille (Doug) Nelson of Mobridge, South Dakota and Shelli (Sam) Ryman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
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Irene Tinderholt, 84

Published June 16, 2004, Page B-5

Funeral service will be held for Irene Tinderholt, on Monday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Thompson. Irene Tinderholt died on March 9, 2004, at her son's home in Redwood City, California, where she had been residing since November, 2003. She was a long-time resident of Thompson. Internment will be in the West Prairie Cemetery, rural Thompson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to her home church, Zion Lutheran Church, Thompson, Iowa.

Irene was born on April 22, 1922, to Orville and Cora Killand of Lake Mills. She was baptized and confirmed at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills and graduated from the Lake Mills High School in 1940. Irene taught country school at King #7 southeast of Thompson for three years, beginning in the fall of 1940. It was while teaching here that she met and married Waldo Tinderholt in 1942. Two sons, Paul and Mark were born to this union. Irene was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Irene is survived by her sons, Paul and his wife, Marilyn of Redwood City, California and Mark and his wife, Linda of Spring Valley, California; grandchildren, Kristin Tinderholt and Jeffrey Tinderholt, both of San Diego, California; sister, Doris (Gerald) Stippich of Kennewick, Washington and brother, Wayne and his wife, Joanne Killand of Richland, Washington; her sister-in-law, Dorothy (Elwood) Killand of Richland, Washington; her sister-in-law and her husband, Dorothy and Robert Ambroson of Leland; and as well as many nieces and nephews.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Waldo; her parents, Orville and Cora Killand; sisters, Ariette (Albert) Grady, Overa (Glenn) Cameron and Lorraine; and brothers, Elwood and Gary Killand.
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Gordon Dakin, 81

Published June 16, 2004, Page B-5

Gordon Dakin, 81, of Joice, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 11, at the First Congregational Church in Forest City, with Rev. David Wellendorf officiating. Burial was in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Gordon LeRoy Dakin, was born on a farm southwest of Lake Mills, in rural Winnebago County on July 6, 1922, the son of Lewis and Millie (Thompson) Dakin. When he was five, the family moved to Windom, Minnesota. Here Gordon received his education and played basketball, football and hockey in high school. At the age of 17, his family returned to the Joice area and Gordon began farming full time with his father. On August 1, 1943, he married Avis Fisher at the First Congregational Church in Forest City. The couple have made their home on the family farm near Joice for their entire married lives. Gordon has farmed his whole life and milked dairy cattle for over 60 years.

He liked to go camping, enjoyed gardening with Avis and spent time traveling. He was a member of the First Congregation Church in Forest City, where he served as a trustee and a deacon. Gordon was a hard worker and was always willing to help out his neighbors when they needed a hand.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Avis of Joice; three children and their spouses, Donald and Shari Dakin of Moravia, Dennis and Debra Dakin of Manly and Julie and Roger Rollefson of Forest City; ten grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Forest Dakin; and three sisters, Beulah Whiteis, Elaine Peterson and Mae Hullett.
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Ethan Meyering

Published June 23, 2004, Page B-7

Ethan Dean Meyering, infant son of Tim and Angelene (Estes) Meyering of Thompson, was born silently on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Private family services will be held at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, with Rev. Julie Fiske of the Emmons Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Emmons, Minnesota, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Ethan was anxiously and loving awaited for and will be deeply missed by his parents, Tim and Angelene Meyering of Thompson; maternal grandparents, Leland and Ann Estes of Emmons, Minnesota; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Meyering of Thompson; maternal great-grandfather, Charles Estes of Albert Lea, Minnesota; maternal great-grandmother, Bernice Wagner of Waseca, Minnesota; aunts and uncles, Sherman and Ruth Meyering of Garner, Larry and Alene Meyering of Baltimore, Maryland, Emily Estes of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Jennifer Estes of Emmons, Minnesota; as well as many cousins, other extended relatives and friends.

Those taking care of Ethan in Heaven are his paternal grandfather, Frederick Meyering; great-grandparents, Mary Estes, Henry Wagner, Tony and Annie Meyering and Mr. and Mrs. George Meinders; and an uncle, Roger Meyering.
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Rev. Owen Gangstead, 90

Published June 30, 2004, Page B-7

Rev. Owen Gangstead, age 90, of Decorah, died on Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the Aase Haugen Home following a long illness.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 5, at 11:00 a.m., at the Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah, by Rev. James Glesne. There was a private family burial in the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. There is no visitation. The Fjelstul Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Owen Gangstead, was born on October 4, 1913 in Linn Grove, the second child of Matt and Anna (Shefveland) Peterson. Within six months of his birth, tuberculosis claimed his mother and Matt's efforts to hold the family together were not feasible. Thereafter Owen was raised by his father's sister and her husband, Hannah and Hans Gangstead, on their family farm near Goldfield. He was educated at the Goldfield High School and at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in 1936. For the next three years he was a high school teacher and coach.

Owen recounted experiencing an unyielding call to the ministry and in 1939 he began studies at the Luther Theological Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He graduated in 1943 and in the same year was ordained in his rural Goldfield Parish (Lake) and then installed as pastor of the Lakeview Lutheran Church, north of Saint Paul. On Thanksgiving Day 1943, he married Doris Davey at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the start of an enduring and devoted life partnership. Owen and Doris went on to serve Illinois Congregations in Long Lake (Trinity) and Chicago (Grace). Their family grew to include Lois, Rebecca, Stephen and Daniel.

In early 1957, Owen became pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, where he served until 1975. There he also worked closely with Waldorf College and was Chairman of its Board of Regents for several years. His commitment to Lutheran higher education guided him to accept a call from Luther College to establish an Office of Church Relations. He retired from the College in 1983, although he never stopped a heartfelt advocacy and ebullient support for Luther and not least its athletic teams. He and Doris remained engaged in the faith and life of the Decorah community, with Owen performing clergy duties part time at area churches and serving nearly two years as Chaplain at the Aase Haugen Home.

Owen valued his long time membership in the Luren Singing Society and took part as steadfastly as he could until his 90th birthday and just beyond. At a convocation in February 2003, Owen was honored with the 'Spirit of Luther' award in recognition of his contributions to the College. The citation thanked him "for being a reminder to us of God's expansive graciousness," and suggested that "perhaps he always has a smile because he knows how the story comes out: to have a passion for learning and be guided by God's spirit leads to a life of integrity and richness beyond all measure." Owen was always a friend and encourager and his indefatigable zeal for prayer, praise and pastoral outreach marked him up to and on June 17, 2004.

He is survived by his daughters, Lois and Ulrich Kremer of Helmstedt, Germany and Rebecca Ferguson of Spring, Texas; sons, Stephen of Minneapolis and Dan of Decorah; nine grandchildren, Johanna, Nikolaus, Susanne, Pamela, Tim, Peter, Elisabeth, Rachel and Jonas; his brother, Harold Gangstead; sisters, Ruby (Peterson) Gates and Enid (Gangstead) Novy; and by his precious extended family.

Owen was preceded in death by Doris in November 2002.
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Betty Bode, 82

Published June 30, 2004, Page B-7

Betty Bode, 82, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 26, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Betty A. Bode, was born in Nieder Gorpe, Germany on October 20, 1921, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Wisotski) Huckewitz. She received her education in Nieder Gorpe and then began doing housework for a family in Brandenburg, Germany. She met Henry Bode at a dance in 1937 and they were married on September 12, 1942 in Zahna, Germany. Betty remembers the time during the war as "very bad." She remained home while Henry fought. After his time in a Russian POW camp, he returned home and they began their family life on January 6, 1950. Henry's sister, Marie sponsored their family to come to America and on January 22, 1954, they boarded a ship for the United States. After a long trip, the family settled in Forest City.

Betty worked for several seasons at the Palace of Sweets and then got work as a baker at Waldorf College, where she remained for 15 years. A stroke led to her early retirement in March 1980. Henry retired shortly after in 1982 and the couple enjoyed life together and did some traveling. Henry died on May 19, 1990. Betty remained at home until 1994, when she sold her house and moved to the Town Square Apartments. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City in October 2002.

Betty is survived by her children and their spouses, Ursula and Wayne Spenner of Rockville, Maryland, Robert and Nancy Bode of North Hampton, New Hampshire, Dennis and Kerri Bode of Orlando, Florida and Monika and Richard Boyer of Muscatine; 10 grandchildren, Melissa and husband, Randy, Scott, Chris and wife, Laura, Melissa, Jamie, Joshua, Adam, Kolton, Kaleb and Kally; three great-grandchildren, Dalton, Brandy and Owen; and two nieces, Christa Cosgriff and Cindy Norman, both of Forest City.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; an infant daughter, Evelyn and se
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Pauline Chapin, 82

Published June 30, 2004, Page B-7

Pauline Chapin, 82, of Northwood, formerly of Manly, died on Thursday, June 24, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 28, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline Winifred, the daughter of Marion and Clara (Pencook) Scarrow, was born on January 26, 1922 in Aredale. She attended school in Plymouth, graduating in 1940. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Chapin on June 1, 1940 at her parent's home in rural Plymouth. Pauline was a very dedicated wife, mother and homemaker.

She enjoyed canning, baking, gardening, bowling, bead working and Bingo. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren as well as the neighborhood children and often thought of them as her own grandchildren. For a short time she worked in Lake Mills at the Winnebago County Home. Pauline was a former member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church, where she was a circle member. Later she became a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Manly, where she was a member of the Friendship Circle.

Pauline is survived by her husband, Kenneth of Northwood; children, Kermit (Susan) Chapin of Mason City, Lynn (Betty) Chapin of Northwood, Charlotte (Jim) O'Donnell of Elma, Gary (Mary Ann) Chapin of Kimball, Nebraska, Iola (Daryl) Tesch of Mason City, Dixie Lane of Manly, James (Sandie) Chapin of Hanlontown, Sandra Hitchcock of Federal Way, Washington, Nancy (Dan) Cutler of Mason City, Connie (Vern) Lamfers of Garner, Debbie (Leroy) Kleveland of Joice, Julie (Jay) Austin of Mason City, Penny (Duane) Lappe of Leland, David (Lori) Chapin of Forest City and Daryl (Jeannette) Chapin of Titonka; 49 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Phyllis Helwig of Mexico, Missouri, Dorothy (Dave) Baumgartner of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Shirley Snell of Ames and Alta May Held of Warsaw, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Doris (George) Grundel of Carpenter; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Clara Scarrow; son, Glen Chapin; daughter, Betty Monroe and her husband, Wayne and their daughter, Tammy; two sons-in-law, Lewis Lane and Keith Hitchcock; and four brothers-in-law, Vernon Helwig, Dean Snell, Bill Held and Leon "Shorty" Woodward.
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Caysen Moffett

Published July 7, 2004, Page B-7

Caysen Allen Francis Moffett, was born on June 18, 2004 and was carried by angels to heaven on Friday, June 25, 2004.

Though his gift of life lasted but a fleeting moment, the miracle of his life will live forever.

He is survived by his parents, Dustin and Sara Moffett and two brothers, Carver and Cooper, all of Thompson; his grandparents, Leon and Rhea Behrends of Forest City, Sherry and Larry Huttinga of Bozeman, Montana; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Mark Langfald, 49

Published June 30, 2004, Page B-7

Mark "Chunky" Langfald, 49, of Lake Mills, died on Saturday, June 26, 2004, at his home in rural Lake Mills, the result of a massive heart attack.

Funeral services were held at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, with Mr. Chris Fiske, interim pastor officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home of Lake Mills in charge of the arrangements.

Mark Bradley, was born on June 23, 1955, to Cleo and Gloria (Johnson) Langfald at the Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Mark was baptized and confirmed at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Vinje. He attended and graduated from the Lake Mills High School in 1973. On September 28, 1974, Mark was united in marriage with Diane (Haukoos) Walls at the Bethel Lutheran Church. The couple made their home on their current acreage north of Lake Mills. Mark had been employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City and later worked for Farmstead in Albert Lea, Minnesota. From there, Mark attended the Riverland Community College and received his Degree as an Electrician. He was currently employed as an electrician at Fleetguard in Lake Mills.

Mark was a patient and understanding man. He had a good sense of humor and was liked by everyone who knew him. Mark truly enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast and loved going to the races. The past three years he spent many weekends racing his "Thunder Truck No. 3" at Algona. Mark had always been known for his long ponytail, which will be donated to the Locks of Love organization.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane of Lake Mills; parents, Cleo and Gloria Langfald of Scarville; mother-in-law, Margaret Haukoos of Walters, Minnesota; two daughters, Lonna Tweeten and her husband, Dick of Forest City and Lanette Maser and her husband, Curt of Lake Mills; two sons, Jack Langfald and his wife, Mandy of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Jeffrey Langfald and Desiree Beery of Lake Mills; eight grandchildren, April McCormick, Matthew Tweeten, Jacob and Jessica Tweeten, Trevor and Emma Maser, Corey and Amanda Maser; four brothers, Guy Langfald and his wife, Mary of Scarville, Doug Langfald and Cindy Henn of Buffalo Center, Mike Hatland of Sigorney and Monte Langfald of Scarville; four sisters, Deb Rothmeyer and her husband, Vince of Denison, Tammy Herfendal and her husband, Dale of Lake Mills, Tina Stubbs and her husband, Kirk of Cedar Rapids and Molly Gjerstad of Scarville; a brother-in-law, Duane Haukoos of Phoenix, Arizona; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; as well as three uncles and one aunt.
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Emma Tlach, 87

Published June 30, 2004, Page B-7

Emma Tlach, 87, of Garner, died on Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 29, at the St. Wenceslas Catholic Church in Duncan, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Lector was Anton Trca. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied the church choir. Ushers were George Tusha and Leo Wellik. Casket bearers were Art Linden, Dan Liska, Mike Liska, Raymond Liska, Tom Lucke and John K. Olson. Burial was in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan, with the Cataldo Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Eleanor Tlach, the daughter of Charles and Emily (Ptacek) Brcka, was born on September 11, 1916, on a farm west of Garner. She attended rural school at Garfield No. 8 and continued her education at the Notre Dame Academy in Omaha, Nebraska, for her freshman year. On November 11, 1936, she was married to Paul Frank Tlach at the St. Wenceslas Catholic Church in Duncan. They made their home on the family farm east of Duncan. After Paul's death in 1985, Emma continued to live on the farm.

She enjoyed her family, friends, gardening, cooking and baking. She loved to teach others her cooking and baking skills. Corresponding with family and friends via cards and phone calls kept her relationships current. She was a member of the St. Wenceslas Catholic Church, Rosary Society, the Britt chapter of CD of A and the Birthday Club.

She is survived by her children, Sister Carol Tlach of Walsenburg, Colorado, a member of the Notre Dame Sisters in Omaha, Nebraska and Don Tlach of Garner; two sisters, Agnes (John) Liska of Hayfield and Eleanor (Don) Garrison of Canyon Lake, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Brcka of LaCrosse, Wisconsin and Rose Brcka of Forest City; a brother-in-law, William (Anna) Tlach of Britt; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul on April 17,1985; parents; three brothers, Edward, John and Charles Brcka; an infant sister; and two sisters, Sr. Miriam and Sr. Rosalie Brcka.
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James L. Nelson, 63

Published August 25, 2004, Page B-5

James L. Nelson, age 63, died on Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the St. John Pharmacy, St. John, US Virgin Islands, of a heart attack.

Funeral services were held at the Oppenheimer Beach, on St. John, Thursday, July 8. An additional service will be held in Jackson, Wyoming, on September 18.

Jim was born on September 18, 1940 in Forest City, to Paul R. Nelson and Jessmae (Hogge) Nelson. He graduated from the Forest City High School in 1958. After attending Waldorf College in Forest City, he graduated in 1965 from the South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.

Due to a life-long love of the West he moved to Casper, Wyoming, to begin his pharmacy career. There he met and married Susan Studer. They had two daughters, Lisa and Aran. Jim later moved to Jackson, Wyoming, where he renovated and operated an up-scale grocery store in the Aspens, the Westside Store. Looking for a change, Jim moved to the US Virgin Islands and became a compounding pharmacist. While in the Islands, he met and married his second wife, Kathy Brown. They lived in Nashville, Tennessee for a time, before Jim returned to the Islands.

Jim was known as the Medicine Man, which was also the name of the store he operated between tours of duty at various pharmacies on St. John and St. Thomas. In addition to being very entrepreneurial, Jim always tailored his learning to whatever environment he lived, always seeking out local knowledge. Jim loved serving peoples' needs and always took the extra time and energy to get to know his patients personally. He was a valuable part of the St. John community and will be missed very much. His passions included hunting, aviation and golf, having what many called the most beautiful swing ever.

He is survived by daughter, Aran Nelson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; daughter, Lisa Wallace, son-in-law, Chris and grandson, Levi of Sheridan, Wyoming; his sister, Mary Osbom of Willis, Texas; and his brother, Robert and sister-in-law, Susan of Linch, Wyoming.
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Judith Hall, 64

Published July 7, 2004, Page B-7

Judith Anita Hall, 64, of Fertile, died on Monday, June 28, 2004, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 1, at the Church of Christ in Fertile, with Reverend Curt Gallmeyer officiating. Interment was in the Grant Twp. Cemetery, Fertile, with the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in charge of the arrangements.

Judie was born on March 15, 1940, the daughter of James and Esther (Furness) Haugen at Mason City. Judie graduated from the Fertile High School in 1959 and married Eugene Hall on August 23, 1959. She worked for Winnebago Industries for several years, then for Opportunity Village as a job coach for 20 years, retiring in 2000.

She enjoyed crafts, attending children and grandchildren's events and spending time with her grandchildren. She was very committed to her family and the Church of Christ, where she was an active member for most of her life. She loved and trusted the Lord and is now in his loving arms.

Judie is survived by her husband, Eugene Hall of Fertile; four children, Tim (Patty) Hall of Mason City, Tracy (Tammy) Hall of Fertile, Tami (Dan) Horner of Clear Lake and Troy (Trish) Hall of Forest City; brother, Larry (Dixie) Haugen of Clear Lake; sister, Janan Haugen of West Point; brothers-in-law, Brian (Coralene) Hall of Clear Lake and Gary (Cheryl) Hall of Lincoln, Illinois; and grandchildren, Christopher, Casey, Stephen and Andrew Hall, Samantha, Brady, Austin, and Hailey Horner, Bethany, Nicholas and Logan Hall.

Her parents and in-laws, Glea and Mavis Hall, preceded her in death.
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