Floyd L. Armstrong, 81, of Wesley, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt. He was 81.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 6, at the United Methodist Church of Corwith. The Rev. Dan Fernandez officiated. Music was provided by Sharon Gourley who accompanied congregational hymns.

Burial was in the Corwith Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Corwith American Legion. Casket bearers were Orland Steil, Calvin Armstrong, Jr., Kevin McDermott, Tim Lighter, JoAnne Armstrong and Daniel McGreeve. Honorary bearers were Amanda Armstrong, Lacy Armstrong, Brandy Armstrong, Cody Armstrong, Melony McDermott, Matthew McDermott, Dave Coleman and Jo Lighter. The Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Floyd Linheart Armstrong, the son of Charles and Alma Ida (Riley) Armstrong, was born on January 11, 1922 in Lone Rock. He was raised in the Livermore area and graduated from the Livermore High School. He enjoyed helping his family on the farm, where he got his first taste of truck driving. Floyd went into the service and served under General Patton during WW II. Following his discharge he returned to the Livermore area.

On November 18, 1947, Floyd Armstrong and Dorothy Fish were married. The couple later moved to Wesley where they raised their four children, Melvin "Nick", Calvin, Debra and Larry. Floyd continued to reside in Wesley until the time of his death.

Mr. Armstrong drove dump trucks and cement trucks for over 40 years. The last was for Peck Ready Mix and Croft Ready Mix of Algona. He enjoyed driving truck and fishing. He passed his love for fishing to his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Corwith America Legion and Algona VFW.

Survivors include his three sons, Melvin "Nick" Armstrong of Corwith, Calvin Armstrong and his wife, Vila of Algona, Larry Armstrong and his wife, Julie of Wesley; one daughter, Debra McDermott and her husband, Kevin of Britt; eight grandchildren, Calvin Armstrong, Jr., JoAnne Armstrong, Amanda Armstrong, Lacy Armstrong, Cody Armstrong, Brandy Armstrong, Melony McDermott and Matthew McDermott.

Also surviving is one brother, Donald "Dutch" Armstrong and his wife, Tootie of Arizona; and two sisters-in-law, Vera Fish of Corwith and Allie Fish of Algona.

Former Corwith resident E. Lucille Phillips, of Council Bluffs, died on Sunday, February 2, 2003, at the Risen Son Nursing Home. She was 87.

Funeral services for Mrs. Phillips were held on Tuesday, February 4, at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Burial was in the Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, Nebraska.

Lucille Phillips, was born on February 21, 1915, in Casey to Samuel and Elsie (Potter) Alloway. She previously lived in Kensett, Corwith, Paullina and Des Moines. She was a 1933 graduate of the Des Moines East High School. She moved to Council Bluffs three years ago.

Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include a son, John Phillips of Neola; a sister, Mary Brough of Ankeny; nieces, Barbara Olson of Des Moines, Susan Sanchez of Costa Mesa, California, Ann Servin of San Bernardino, California; a great-niece and great-nephews; and one great-great-nephew.

Louise Anna Priebe, most recently a resident of the Concord Care Center in Garner and a life long resident of the Garner and Klemme areas, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at the Concord Care Center. She was 86.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 7, at the Peace Reformed Church, Garner, with the Rev. Jeff DeBoer officiating. Music was provided by organist, Connie Greiman who accompanied a vocal duet by Brenda and Grant Anderson. Steve Lenz and Cory Greiman ushered.

Casket bearers were, Calvin Josten, Clark Priebe, Jerry Kropp, Rodney Linsenmeyer, Marvin Josten, Craig Priebe and Matthew Harvey. Honorary bearers were, Keith Priebe, Clark Priebe. Gretchen Olson, Rodney Linsenmeyer, Carla Harvey, Matthew Priebe, Koryssa Priebe, Carrie Priebe, Jonathon Olson, Jetta Harvey, Michael Priebe, Kaylin Priebe, Craig Priebe, Julia Olson, Jane Linsenmeyer, Josiah Harvey and Laura Priebe.

Interment was in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme. The Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home of Klemme was in charge of the arrangements. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa, Peace Reformed Church, or to the donor's choice.

Louise (Rosendahl) Priebe was born on March 15, 1916, on a farm southwest of Garner, the daughter of Frank and Louise (Kropp) Rosendahl. She was baptized at the Peace Reformed Church south of Garner and confirmed at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. She was active in the church choir and Bible class.

On December 11, 1933, Louise was united in marriage to Verner B. Priebe of Klemme. They farmed in two different locations, south and east of Klemme. For a period of time they owned and operated motels in Garner and Humboldt. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, singing, playing hymns on the piano, and reading stories from the Hurlbut's Story of the Bible to her children. Sharing faith and passing it on to her family was very important.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Carroll Priebe and his wife, Karen and Seth Priebe and wife, Madelyn of Klemme and Kathleen Linsenmeyer and husband, Dale of Beatrice, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, Keith Priebe and wife, Aimee and their children, Koryssa and Kaylin, of Knoxville, Tennessee, Clark Priebe of Webster City, Carrie Priebe of Hope Sound, Florida and Craig Priebe of Buffalo Center, Matthew Priebe of Ames, Michael Priebe of Klemme, Laura Priebe of Klemme, Rodney Linsenmeyer and wife, Sharon of Beatrice, Nebraska, Gretchen Olson and husband, Thomas and their children, Johnathon and Julia of Forest Grove, Oregon, Carla Harvey and her husband, Matthew and their children, Jetta and Josiah of Beatrice, Nebraska and Jane Linsenmeyer of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Ruby M. Jante, 80, of Garner, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 8, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller, with the Rev. Owen Gaasedelen officiating. Music was provided by organist, Margaret Torkelson who accompanied soloist, James Abrahamson and a congregational hymn. Ushers were David Luscomb and Ted Hall.

Casket bearers were Kelly Juhl, Kory Juhl, Kristy Juhl, Brady Juhl, Ryan Abrahamson, Kirk Abrahamson, Justin Lehnert and Sara Lehnert. Burial was in the Ellington Township Cemetery northeast of Miller. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Marie Jante, the daughter of Clarence Arthur and Esther Sophia (Nelson) Hein, was born on October 26, 1922, on a farm north of Garner. She attended the rural schools of Madison Township and graduated from the Garner High School in 1939.

On September 2, 1942, she was married to Lawrence Juhl at the Miller Lutheran Church. They lived north of Garner where they farmed and raised their family. After the death of Lawrence in 1968, she continued to live on the farm.

On February 19, 1972, she was married to Elmer Jante at the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller. They farmed north of Garner until retiring in 1981. In March of 1988, they moved into Garner. Mrs. Jante enjoyed crocheting, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, bowling and traveling with Elmer to visit family and friends. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller, Faith Hope Circle and the Knit and Pearl Club.

She is survived by her three children, Faye Abrahamson and her husband, James of Forest City, Linda Juhl and her husband, Jack Lehnert of Los Gatos, California and Glen Juhl and his wife, Barb of Garner; and 11 grandchildren, Ryan Abrahamson and his wife, Chureen and their son, Conor, Kirk Abrahamson, Justin Lehnert, Sara Lehnert, Kelly Juhl and his wife, Amanda, Kory Juhl, Kristy Juhl, Brady Juhl, Brian Formanek, Shawn Larkin and Jay Larkin.

Martha S. Jass, 97, of Garner, formerly of Ventura, died on Saturday, February 8, 2003, at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jass were held on Wednesday, February 12, at the St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Music was provided by organist, Louise Boehnke who accompanied soloist, Zach Becker and congregational hymns. Ushers were Dan Ollenburg and Carrol Boehnke.

Casket bearers were Scott Ollenburg, Tom Pueggel, Ed Kotz, Jr., Phillip Boehnke, Steve Swale, Andy Ollenburg, the Rev. Michael Wolfram and Lynn Kelck. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Martha S. Jass, the daughter of Ferdinand and Martha (Ziesmer) Boehnke, was born on December 24, 1905, on a farm north of Ventura. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner and attended parochial school.

On February 24, 1926, she was married to Edward Jass at the St. John's Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Ventura area for 44 years. They were the parents of a son, Virgil who died in 1944 at the age of fifteen. After her husband's death in 1976, she continued to live in Ventura. Martha moved to the Prairie View Apartments in Garner in 1997 and in 1999 became a resident of the Concord Care Center in Garner.

She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid where she served as secretary and mite box treasurer.

She is survived by her nephews and nieces, Harold Pueggel and his wife, Carol of Garner, Sylvia Swale and her husband, Ralph of Clear Lake, Robert Ollenburg and his wife, Elaine of Ventura, Lois Kotz of Ventura, Gordon Boehnke and his wife, Sally of Ventura, Marie Moe of Des Moines, Harriet Oetting and her husband, Gene of Seward, Nebraska, Viola Monahan of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Darlene Wolfram and her husband, the Rev. James of Spirit Lake.

Marjorie W. Elling, 90, of Garner, died on Monday, February 10, 2003, at her home.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 15, at the United Methodist Church in Garner, with the Rev. Kay Hooper officiating. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek. Ushers were Marvin and Maynard Schoneman.

Private graveside services were held at the Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, was in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Wilhelmina Elling, the daughter of William James and Lila (Dodge) Dorsey, was born on October 19, 1912 at St. Ansgar. She graduated from high school receiving her Normal Teaching Certificate. She taught in the rural schools of Mitchell County and then continued her education at AIB in Des Moines.

She was married to Emil C. Elling of Garner. They made their home in Garner the rest of their lives. They enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner and UMW.

Mrs. Elling is survived by her sister-in-law, Lavon Dorsey of Osage; two nephews and a niece in Osage and Des Moines; and other nieces and nephews.

Rudolph "Rudy" Freeseman, of Britt, died on Monday, February 10, 2003, at the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. He was 72.

Funeral services for Mr. Freeseman were held on Thursday, February 13, at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. The Rev. John Meyer and Janelle Siffring, officiated. Music was provided by organist, Donna Tech who accompanied soloist, Marlene Smith. Duane Hanson and Paul Smith ushered

Casket bearers were Jerry Anderson, Dale Hesley, Kent Hickman, Ryan Schlichting, Elmer Sweers and Herman Sweers. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. A flag presentation was conducted by the Britt Ceremonial Unit. Funeral services were under the direction of the Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt.

Rudolph, the son of Harm C. and Martha (Scheibel) Freeseman was born on November 28, 1930 in Britt. He grew up in rural Britt, and received his education in the Britt schools. Rudolph served in the U. S. Army, stationed in Germany.

On February 14, 1955, Rudolph Freeseman was united in marriage with Pauline Nessa at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. The couple farmed and raised three daughters in the Britt area. Rudolph and Pauline farmed until 1993, when they moved into Britt.

Rudolph was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and playing billiards.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline of Britt; daughters, Julie Pralle and her husband, Terry of Geneva, Iowa, Rosalie Kemnitzer and her husband, Mike of Altoona and Patricia Freeseman of Pacific Grove, California; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dale L. Frohling, of Meservey, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at the age of 72.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 15, at the Salem United Methodist Church, Meservey, with the Rev. Dan Voss officiating. Interment followed in the Meservey Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.

Music was provided by Gwendolyn Gochenouer. Casket bearers were John Barker, Mike Jolly, Mike Frohling, Dave Zieman, Terry Frohling and Mark Katuin. Honorary Bearers were Roger Robb, Ivan Wagner and Steve Frohling. Ushers were Scott Sprau, Kenny Shaw and Dallas Pals.

Dale was the son of Herman and Annie (Koenen) Frohling and was born on April 15, 1931 in rural Belmond. He attended country schools in the Belmond and Thornton areas, and received his high school diploma while serving in the Army.

Dale entered the US Army in November 1951. He served during the Korean War and was a military policeman for a POW camp during that time. He was honorably discharged on December 1, 1959.

On February 5, 1960, Dale was united in marriage to Myra Zieman at the Immanuel Reformed Church in Belmond. The couple made their home on the Zieman farm near Meservey and then Thornton, where Dale and Myra were engaged in crop and livestock farming. He also worked for the Woodford-Wheeler Lumber Yard in Meservey and Thornton. Dale retired in 1991. The couple then moved to an acreage south of Meservey.

Dale was a member of the American Legion in Meservey and the VFW in Garner. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church of Meservey.

Dale is survived by his wife, Myra; one daughter, Jody Grant and her husband, Troy of Thornton; one son, Ryan and his wife, Ami of Garner; two brothers, Merle and his wife, Dee of Meservey and Byron and his wife, Charlotte of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Megan and Cody Grant of Thornton, Emma Grace Frohling of' Garner; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

Former Garner resident, Mildred M. Whitney, of Mason City, died on Thursday, February 13, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, following complications from brain aneurysm surgery. She was 92.

Memorial services were held on Monday, February 17, at the First United Methodist Church, Mason City, with Rev. Jeff Dahlin officiating.

The family will gather for interment at a later date in Fayette, Iowa. The Major Erickson Funeral Home of Mason City was in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Whitney, was born on December 22, 1910 in Fayette. She was the daughter of Albert James and Effie Mae (Carmichael) Steggall. She attended school in Fayette and graduated from Upper Iowa University.

She was united in marriage to Charles Whitney on August 5, 1937, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple had three daughters, Kay, Jan and Barb. Mrs. Whitney taught school in Stanley, West Union, Hayfield and Garner.

Mrs. Whitney lived in Garner for 53 years and was active in the Methodist Church, Eastern Star, DAR, study clubs and enjoyed playing bridge. In her later years, she enjoyed playing Cribbage with her husband and son-in-law, Charlie. She traveled extensively and spent many winters in Queen Valley, Arizona. She moved to Mason City in 1995 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Kay Leet and husband, Dick of Mason City and Barb Nuehring and husband, Mike of Mason City; grandchildren, Kim Funkhouser and husband, Jon of Fairfield, Todd Leet and wife, Jennifer of Mason City, Amanda Pappas and husband, Andrew of Cedar Rapids, Whitney Nuehring of Cedar Falls; and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Martha Cooper of Garner and several nieces and nephews

Ronald W. Brager, of Ventura, died on Friday, February 14, 2003, at his home. He was 76.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 18, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller, with the Rev. Owen Gaasedelen officiating. Music was provided by organist, Louise Boehnke who accompanied vocalists, Mike and Randy Brager and congregational hymns. Ushers were Glen Juhl and Wray Hallet.

Honorary bearers were Art Hoeft, Merle Hall, Dan O'Keefe, Harry Ginkens, Arno Olson and Ray Schultz. Casket bearers were Roger Furness, Dale Anderson, Terry Ausborn, Larry Prescott, Lawrence Miller and Dave Eggerth. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald Willard Brager, the son of Willard C. and Velma Odessa (Hollingsworth) Brager, was born on October 1, 1926, on a farm north of Ventura where he lived for the past 76 years. He graduated from the Ventura High School in 1944. Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1953.

On November 18, 1951, he married LaVonne Steenhard at the Ellington Prairie Lutheran Church near Miller. They farmed north of Ventura until Ron retired from farming at the age of 62. Ron was also employed by Cheney Plumbing and Heating in Clear Lake for ten years. He enjoyed square dancing, crossword puzzles, farming, old tractors, woodworking and playing board games with the kids.

He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller where he had served in many capacities over the years.

Ron is survived by his wife, LaVonne of Ventura; two children, Debbie Nelson and her husband, Terry of Eagan, Minnesota and Rahn Brager and his wife, Cris of Ventura; grandchildren, Staci Andrea and her husband, Dustin of Rosemount, Minnesota, Luke Brager of Ventura, Angie Nelson of Eagan, Minnesota, Misty Brager of Clear Lake, Jake and Josh Brager of Ventura; two great-grandchildren, Skylar and Paige Andrea; three brothers and two sisters, Marvin Brager and his wife, Adelaide of Ventura, Kenneth Brager and his wife, Althea of Forest City, Darlene Wells and her husband, Derwood of Clear Lake, Venita Statser and her husband, Jack of Bettendorf and Larry Brager of LeClaire.

Megan C. McDermott, of Corwith, died on Friday, February 14, 2003, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on February 8. She was 20.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 18, at the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School gymnasium in Corwith. The Rev. Steven Cox and the Rev. John Brown officiated. Music was provided by organist, Sharon Gourley who accompanied singers from Drake University and several congregational hymns.

Casket bearers were Chris Rife, Derek Varga, Matt Buns, Justin Charbonneaux, Mark Lewnl and Todd Hiebing. Honorary bearers were Reena Patel, Sarah Oakley, Kristy Julian, Erin Lorenez, Lisa Tiernen, Millie Brahmbhatt, Kristin Keefe, Katie Pfyfe, Sarah Viveros, Tara Loan, Kim Wapp, Laurel Vladish and Sarah Crane. Burial was in the Corwith Cemetery. The Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Algona was in charge of the arrangements.

Megan Christine McDermott, was born on August 11, 1982 at Belmond, to James and Deanna (Ahrens) McDermott. She received most of her early education in Clear Lake, graduating from the Clear Lake High School in the Class of 2000. In high school, Megan was a five time District Champion on the swim team, an All-State and All-Academic 1st Team in softball, was on the track team and a member of the National Honor Society. She was also a U.S. Army Student Athlete and a State of Iowa Scholar.

After high school, Megan enrolled at Drake University in Des Moines. She was a Drake Presidential Scholar, a member of Phi Delta Chi National Pharmacy Fraternity and a Drake Merit Scholar. Megan was a third year pharmacy student.

While living in Clear Lake, she was a lifeguard at Clear Lake and at Opportunity Village. She was a pharmacy tech at C.V.S. Pharmacies in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and more recently a pharmacy tech at the Hy-Vee Store in Des Moines.

A member of the Grace Baptist Church in Corwith, Megan enjoyed talking on her cell phone, visits from her brother, being a student at Drake and fighting for what was right.

Survivors include her parents, James and Deana McDermott; her brother, James McDermott III, all of Corwith. Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Martha Ahrens of Manchester; her paternal grandfather, James McDermott and wife, Mary of Greenville, Rhode Island and Warwick, Rhode Island; and her maternal great-grandmother, Eva Marie McNeil of Providence, Rhode Island. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles; and many great-aunts and uncles.

Dr. Max R. Bovenmyer, of Tama, died on Friday, February 14, 2003, at the Iowa River Hospice, Marshalltown. He was 80. Dr. Bovenmeyer is the brother of Dwight Bovenmyer of Garner.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 18, at the Estel-Perrin-Avey Funeral Home. Burial was in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Harry C. Harter Post #839 of the VFW.

Max Bovenmyer, was born on June 21, 1922, on the family farm in Tama County. He was the son of Carl and Dorothy (McCune) Bovenmyer. He attended the Bratt Country School and graduated in 1939 from the Green Mountain High School. He attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids.

He was called into the United State military and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Following his discharge in 1946, he returned to Coe College and graduated in 1947. He received his Doctor of Optometry Degree in 1950 from Northern Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago. Dr. Bovenmyer operated his own optometry practice in Tama for 31 and a half years. He retired in 1986.

He married Audrey Hall Cutler on November 28, 1963. Dr. Bovenmyer was a member of the Carlton Brethren Church, VFW, American Legion, El Kahir Shrine, Hiram of Tyre Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Dwight and Vivian Bovenmeyer of Garner; a sister, Beverly Parrott (John) of Spokane, Washington; sister-in-law, Darlene Bovenmyer of Garwin; brothers-in-law, Garry (Mary Ann) and Larry (Mary Ann) Hall, both of Marshalltown; sisters-in-law, Vivian (Floyd) Cutler of Garwin, Barbara Hall of Iowa Falls, Virginia Hall and Shirley Hall, both of Marshalltown; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Leo M. Kearney, a life long resident of the Klemme area, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City. He was 86.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, February 21, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond, with The Rev. David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Maxine Whitty. Mary Ann Spotler was the lector and Cyndy McNulty was the cantor. Eucharistic ministers were Sharon Johnson and Mona McLaughlin. Altar servers were Michael Just and Kelsey Mallen.

Burial was in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Belmond. The Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, was in charge of the arrangements. Casket bearers were, Virgil Stahl, Devin Piippo, Kay Burke, Brian Tisor, Wayne Redmond and Jeff Risor. Honorary bearers were, Gerald McNulty, Kristan Tisor, Laurel Redmond, Gerald Burke, Rebecca Peterson, Sandra Piippo and Amy Tisor.

Leo Kearney, was born on September 5, 1917, on his parents farm in Klemme. He was the son of Michael and Alice (Hemingway) Kearney. He lived on the Kearney family farm his entire life. Leo attended rural schools and later graduated from the Goodell High School in Goodell, where he was the class valedictorian. Following his graduation he commenced his life long career of farming.

On September 12, 1964, Leo Keamey and Irene (Angelides) Tisor were married. The couple farmed and made their home in rural Klemme. Irene preceded Leo in death on July 27, 1995. Mr. Kearney continued to live on the farm until moving to the Good Shepherd Care Center on January 13.

Mr. Kearney was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond and the Knights of Columbus. He had a life long love and devotion to working the land and had raised livestock during his farming career. He was an avid gardener. Leo loved to visit with people and enjoyed caring for his special dogs and cats. He truly enjoyed family celebrations and gatherings and activities involving his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon and her husband, Richard Peterson of Mason City; three sons, Larry Tisor and his companion, Becky Sundermeyer of Mason City, Jon Tisor and his wife, Karen of Thornton and Tom Tisor and his wife, Luci of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Rebecca Peterson, Laurel Redmond, Sandra Piipo, Kristen Tisor, Brian Tisor, Jeffrey Tisor and Amy Tisor; six great-grandchildren; a nephew; two nieces; and other relatives and friends.

Shane Martin Frank, 27, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Wesley, died on Thursday, February 20, 2003, as the result of a snowmobile accident in Ontario, Canada.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 25, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley. Rev. Daniel Greving officiated. Music was provided by organist, Bev Hein and the St. Joseph's Church Choir. Casket bearers were Charlie Miller, John Ferguson, Mick Becker, Matt Catlin, Scott Becker and C. J. Lane.

Interment followed in the St Joseph's Church Cemetery in Wesley. Arrangements were handled by the Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt.

Shane, the son of Jerry and Agnes Becker Frank, was born on May 31, 1975 in Britt. He attended school in Britt and graduated from the CWHS in 1994. Following graduation, Shane attended Albert Lea Technical College for diesel mechanics after which he drove semi and worked as a mechanic. Later he attended the Rochester Area Community College for computer programming. While in school he worked at Aquarius in Rochester. Shane was currently employed in construction in Rochester. Just prior to his death he was accepted into the Army in a position to do computer programming.

Shane's hobbies included snowmobiling, bicycling, welding garden ornaments, sports, spending time with friends and family, and cars.

Shane is survived by his parents, Jerry and Agnes Frank of Britt; three sisters and one brother, Jeri Kay Frank-Kurtzleben and her husband, James of Marion, Tracy Burge and her husband, Kevin and their son, Hunter of Platte City, Missouri, Tonya Frank of Missouri, Trent Frank of Britt; maternal grandmother, Kathleen Becker of Algona; and paternal grandmother, LaVerna Frank of Britt.

Mary Ardoth Maxine Schneider Gibson Bendlage, died in Brooksville, Florida, where she has lived for the last 22 years, on Saturday, February 22, 2003.

Mary was born in Lisbon, North Dakota, to Alonzo Schneider and Maye 5uhumski Schneider on October 4, 1908, after her parents moved from Garner.

She was an aviatrix, stuntwoman, and wing walker. Ardoth was an avid horsewoman who had a circus act, holds the world record for roman riding, won the first three woman's races, and went to Japan for the coronation of Hirohito to jump her pony from a 40 foot platform into water.

Later she and her husband bred and raced horses, including Port of Mecca, under the name of Ben Haven Farms in California, for 30 years. In her later years, she was secretary of the Rappahannock Hunt in Virginia.

Former Garner-Hayfield School Superintendent, Elra John (E. J.) Blumeyer of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died of pulmonary fibrosis and congestive heart failure on Sunday, February 23, 2003, at his home. He was 83.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 27, at the First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Pastors Richard Hegal and Heidi Heimgartner co-officiating. Interment was in the First Lutheran Church Cemetery with military rites by the Blooming Prairie VFW Post #878 and American Legion Post #52 as escort. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Elra John Blumeyer, was born on July 10, 1919 at George. He was the son of Ella (Weiman) Blumeyer and Heiko Blumeyer. He graduated from the George Community High School in 1936 and graduated from Iowa State University, Ames in 1940 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics. He taught at Tennant, Iowa, from 1940 to 1942 and married Beryl Rossow on December 9, 1942 at George.

He was drafted into the United States Army in 1942, where he attended Officer Candidate School and served in the European Theater during World War II as a Captain in the Intelligence Division Headquarters, until his discharge in 1945. He received a Masters Degree from Iowa State University in School Administration in 1950.

He served as school superintendent in Goldfield for 16 years and school superintendent at Garner-Hayfield for 12 years. In 1973 he moved to Blooming Prairie to become a District Representative for Aid Association for Lutherans until retirement in 1984.

A member of the First Lutheran Church, Blooming Prairie, Mr. Blumeyer was active throughout his life with various civic organizations. He is remembered by family and friends as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beryl Ada (Rossow) Blumeyer; five daughters, Barbara (Bob) Folkmann of Ames, Beverly (Bob) Jass of Batavia, Illinois, Jean (Larry) Long of New Market, Maryland, Joan (Don) Huston of Boise, Idaho and Amy (Randy) Roggenburg of Ankeny; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Survivors also include two brothers, Albertus Blumeyer of Candby, Minnesota and Russell Blumeyer of Newton; and many relatives and friends.

Word has been received of the death of Lawrence Evanson of Thornton, Colorado, formerly of Garner. Mr. Evanson died on Monday, February 24, 2003. He was 75.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 27, at the Rundus Funeral Home in Broomfield, Colorado. Private graveside services are planned for Saturday, March 15, at the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Lawrence Evanson, was born on September 29, 1927 in Miller. He was the son of Edward and Anna (Fagen) Evanson. He lived in Garner about 50 years, living with his step-father, Hans Rustad and three sisters, Fern Erickson, Eva Jass and Mazie Paulson. He moved to Colorado about five years ago to live with his sister, Velva Cope.

At age 75, Lawrence was the oldest living person with Downs Syndrome. Lawrence was a joy to all and a reminder that life is to love and to love is living.

Survivors include his sister, Velva Cope of Thornton, Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.

Ollie Graber, of Woden, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt. She was 88.

Funeral services for Mrs. Graber were held on Monday, March 3, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden. The Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiated. Music was provided by organist, Tammy Johnson. Casket bearers were Roger Graber, Robert Graber, Dale Helmers, Robert Freidhof, Daniel Benjegerdes and Michael Graber. Interment was in the Bingham Township Cemetery near Woden.

Ollie Graber, the daughter of Harm and Tena (Albers) Boeckholt, was born on November 26, 1914 in Kanawha. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith. She grew up in Kanawha where she received her education.

In 1934, she was married to Jack Riggle. To this union two children were born, Maynard John and Corrine Ellen.

Ollie was later married to Fred Graber in 1948. They were blessed with three children, Charles Lee, Candace Sue and DuWayne John. They lived on a farm northwest of Woden most of their married life. After retiring from farming, they moved into Woden.

Ollie enjoyed doing embroidery work, crossword puzzles and reading. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Corrine (Riggle) Melton of Columbus, Georgia, Charles Graber of Woden, Candace (Graber) Benjegerdes and husband, Denis of Manly and DuWayne Graber and wife, Julie of Albert Lea, Minnesota; grandchildren, Candice (Melton) Carlisle and husband, Tim, Elizabeth (Melton) Maunz and husband, Mark, Dr. Cheri (Benjegerdes) Aldrich and husband, Lance, Daniel Benjegerdes, Michael Graber and Laura Graber; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Alfred W. Mueller, 82, of Faribault, Minnesota, died on Thursday, February 27, 2003, at the District One Hospital, Faribault.

A memorial service will be held at the St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Faribault on Thursday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Mark Noren officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, for one half hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery, Garner. The Boldt Funeral Home of Faribault was in charge of the arrangements.

Alfred W. Mueller, the son of Max and Agnes (Motes) Mueller, was born on March 21, 1920 at Berlin, Germany. He married Edith Jenke on November 9, 1946 at Berlin. Mr. Mueller served in the German Army and was captured in Africa and held as a prisoner of war in Algona.

After the war ended, Alfred and Edith returned to the United States in 1949. They were sponsored by E. G. Greiman of Garner. Mr. Mueller was employed by General Mills of Belmond and Minneapolis for over 25 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Iowa and the Zuhrah Shrine Temple of Minneapolis.

He is survived by his wife, Edith; and his special friends, Kermit and Arlene Greiman and Betty Hughes, all of Garner and their families.

Henry R. Harringa, of Garner, died on Thursday, February 27, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. He was 77.

Funeral services for Mr. Harringa were held on Tuesday, March 4, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner, with the Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.

Henry Raymond Harringa, the son of Herman Occo and Freida Reka (Thoren) Harringa, was born on December 21, 1925, on a farm near Buffalo Center. He attended the rural schools near his home.

He lived in the Hayfield and Garner areas with his brother, Alfred where they did custom corn shelling and trucking. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two sisters, Myrtle Oudekerk of Clear Lake and Hazel Scholl of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Anna Harringa of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.