Larry Dean Best
April 6, 1945-October 4, 2010

GRIMES-Larry D. Best, 65, of Grimes, formerly of Garner, died Monday, October 4, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner with a Scriptural wake service at 7:30 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Larry Dean Best, the son of Herman and Vera (Young) Best, was born April 6, 1945 at Garner. He graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1962. Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Garner and worked with brother, Bob, in construction. On August 29, 1970 he married Mary Hejlik at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They lived in Garner where they raised their family and Larry continued working in the construction industry. In 1996, they moved to Guymon, OK and then in 2000 returned to Iowa making their home in Grimes where Larry was self employed as an underground utilities inspector. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, woodworking, playing cards and games and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

He was a former member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner and belonged to the Knights of Columbus in Guymon, OK. Larry was a lifetime member of the Garner VFW where he served as past commander.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary, of Grimes; son, Mike (Angela) Best and their two sons, Nick and Jacob of Johnston; daughter, Stacey (Chad) Baker of West Des Moines; a brother, Dennis Best of Clear Lake; a sister-in-law, Barbara Best of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Walter and Robert Best.
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Donald W. Standley
September 30, 1946-October 6, 2010

GARNER-Donald W. Standley, 64, of Garner died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Donald Standley Memorial Fund.

Donald Wayne Standley, the son of Donald C. and Bernadine (Lundy) Standley, was born September 30, 1946 at Mason City. He attended elementary school in Clear Lake and graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1966. On April 30, 1971, he married Lois Kitner at Garner. They lived in Garner where they raised their two daughters. Don worked at Howie's Implement, Bekins Van Lines with his brother-in-law, Ray, Schoneman's Standard Station and did construction work with Bob and Larry Best. In the fall of 1975 he began working at the Hancock County Rural Electric Cooperative in Garner which later became Prairie Energy. He retired from there in 2008 as an I.T. information systems specialist. Upon his retirement he helped his family in watching the grandchildren and assisting his daughter and son-in-law in their towing business. Don enjoyed going to his grandchildren's sports activities and camping. Don was especially proud to have achieved twenty-seven years of sobriety celebrated on his recent birthday.

He was former member and president of the Garner Jaycees.

Don is survived by his wife, Lois, of Garner; two daughters, Kelsey (Jason) Zasada and their children, Cody, Nathan and Lucas of Burlington, WI and Kami (Mark) Kaczor and their children, Annie, Morgan and Jared of Garner; two sisters, Cindy (Raymond) Koelm of Altamont, IL and Kathy (Keith) Kimbrough of Mt. Pleasant; his mother-in-law, Emilyn Kitner of Garner; two aunts, Madelyn Paca of Garner and Aretta Van Dorin of Mt. Pleasant; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donnitta (Bob) Hayungs; brother, James Standley; and father-in-law, Robert Kitner.
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Marvin K. Lackore
May 31, 1927-October 12, 2010

GARNER-Marvin K. Lackore, 83, of Garner died Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Marvin Keith Lackore, the son of Harris and Hazel (Pringle) Lackore, was born May 31, 1927 on a farm near Hayfield. He graduated from Hayfield Consolidated High School and continued his education at Upper Iowa University in Fayette. After college, he returned home to help his family on the farm. On December 23, 1946 he married Cleola A. Boller at Wichita, KS. They lived on the home farm near Hayfield where they raised their five children. In 1977, they moved into Garner but continued farming until 1986. Beside farming, Marv was also an entertainer. At the age of fourteen he joined a musicians union and began performing with various bands in the area for the next sixty plus years including a family dance band, L & M Family Affair. In his retirement he continued to play the keyboard and trumpet for the residents at Concord Care Center and at special events around town. In recent years, playing cards down at "The Office" with "The Boys" was the highlight of his day. He was an avid sports and Garner-Hayfield Cardinal fan attending many games throughout the years. Family was very important to Marv. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his many friends.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Garner Lions Club serving as past president.

Marv is survived by his wife, Cleola, of Garner; four daughters, Peggy (Leo) Dominguez of Tucson, AZ, Nancy (Rick) Kaduce of Rockford, Jill (Dennis) Schott of Garner and Sally (David) Bergman of Britt; a daughter-in-law, Doris (Kurt) Dallman of Garner; fifteen grandchildren, Lisa (Michael) Warren, Jody Buzicky, Polly (Armando) Ruiz, Lindsey (Ed) Madsen, Zachary (Katie) Kaduce, Bree (Brad) Bartlett, Brandy (Josh) Anderson, Andrew (Ashley) Schott, Matthew (Gina) Lackore, Kelly (Mitch) Muth, Katie (Chad) Koller, Melissa (Ryan) Rager, Benjamin Bergman, Willie Bergman and Holly (Dustin) Cassidy; twenty-two great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Peggy Sue Lackore of Clarion; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harris "Skip" Lackore, April 14, 1986; sister, Arvilla Larson; and brother, Charles Lackore.
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Ellen Sobek
December 20, 1943-October 18, 2010

GARNER-Ellen L. Sobek, 66, of Garner died Monday, October 18, 2010, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Klemme with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Ellen Louise Sobek, the daughter of John and Reva (Elder) Waddingham, was born December 20, 1943 at Belmond. She attended Klemme Public Schools graduating in 1961. Following high school, she attended beauty school at La'James in Mason City. On October 22, 1966 she was married to Roger Sobek at the United Methodist Church in Klemme. They lived in Klemme and Garner. Ellen operated her own beauty salon and later worked as a cook at Duncan Heights, Prairie View Apartments and Garner-Hayfield Community Schools.

She enjoyed bowling, camping, bingo, golfing and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She also loved baking and cooking and was well known for her pies and potato salad. Ellen was a good friend to many and a special aunt to Megan, Brooke and Ben. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Klemme.

Ellen is survived by her five brothers, Bill (Rosalie) Waddingham of Garner, Tom (Janice) Waddingham of Thornton, David (Marie) Waddingham of Garner, Bruce (Cheryl) Waddingham of Rutherfordton, NC and Ray Waddingham of Garner; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, May 1, 1998; and her parents.
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Anthony "Nick" Knoth
April 3, 1939-October 20, 2010

KLEMME-Anthony "Nick" Knoth, 71, of Klemme died Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at his home.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Klemme Congregate Meals or the Garner Veterans Memorial Recreation Center in care of his son, Eric Knoth of Clarinda, Iowa.
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Walter Rose, 1920-2010

October 27, 2010

Walter Thomas Rose, 90, of Garner, Iowa, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Concord Care Center in Garner.

A memorial service for Walter Rose will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Inurnment will take place at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 from 5-7 PM at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Walter was born on Aug. 27, 1920 on his family's farm north of Crystal Lake. He was the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Ragan) Rose and graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1939. He farmed with his dad until June 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Walter was stationed in Hawaii for almost two years. While in the service, he married Marjorie K. Boyken at Treasure Island Naval Station in San Francisco, Calif. After the war, they moved to a farm south of Buffalo Center where Walter farmed until he retired. Their son, Tom, was born in 1953. In 1984, they moved to Crystal Lake. Walter lived there until moving to Concord Care Center in November 2009.

Walter enjoyed bowling and golf his whole life. He never missed a chance to watch his grandkids participate in school sports and activities.

Walter is survived by his son, Tom and his wife, Becky (Larson) Rose; two grandchildren: Danny of Des Moines and Jenny of Garner; his sisters: Ellen Robbins of Kerrville, Texas, Grace Culhane of Palatine, Ill. and Nancy (Maury) Buns of Woden; sisters-in-law: Edith Teig of Titonka, JoAnn Tues of Yuma, Ariz., Carol (Konrad) Koosmann of Jamestown, N.D, Ardeth Boyken of Algona and Karen Boyken of Algona; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; his parents; his sister, Catherine; and several brothers-in-law.
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Irma Hansen, 1916-2010

November 3, 2010

Irma Izola Hansen, 94, of Kanawha, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Funeral services for Irma Hansen were held Thursday, Oct. 28; at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with Pastor Cindy Morrison officiating. Burial was in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Ewing Funeral Home of Kanawha was charge of arrangements.

Irma Izola (Schoenwetter) Hansen was born June 6, 1916, at her parents rural home west of Klemme. She was the second born of a family of six children to Ed and Nora (Swanson) Schoenwetter. Her spiritual life began at Liberty Methodist Church at an early age, where she was baptized. We recall her telling about attending Christmas Eve worship arriving in a bobsled. Later, she was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Kanawha.

Her schooling began at country school in Twin Lake Township, later she attended two of her high school years at Goodell, graduating from Klemme high school in 1934 during the depression years. She attended college at Cedar Falls and graduated with a normal training certificate in teaching and taught at Liberty #8 for two years.

It was in 1937 that she married her beloved husband, Russel Hansen at her parents' home. Their union was blessed with four children, Daryl Dean, Gloria Ann, twins, Rita Louise and Roger Lyle. Her First born twins, Eugene Russel and Joanne Irma passed away shortly after their birth in 1938.

Russel and Irma began their farming years in Twin Lake Township on a farm owned by Russel's father, Chris Hansen until 1970, then they moved to their farm in Erin Township. In the early 2000s Irma became a resident of Kanawha and in 2006 a resident at the Kanawha Community Home.

Irma was a very special wife, mother, grandma and friend, she loved all of her family to the end, always giving of herself for them, showing unequaled love and true devotion. Her many friends knew her to be a steadfast, loyal and loving friend, she never complained, but lived her life with a wonderful sense of humor, always with trust and faith in her God through hardships and tragedy. She was an expert at so many things, an accomplished seamstress and quilter, skilled in all kinds of handiwork, she stained and finished many of Russel's grandfather clocks and other woodworks, she had a love for gardening, and especially enjoyed her beautiful gladiolas and roses, she served the most delicious meals at a laden table to friends and family, always followed with delectable desserts. She knew hard work and taught it to her family by example.

Through the years she gave of herself teaching Sunday school for many, many years, working with her children in 4-H, Hancock County Extension Council, Hancock County Choir, Women's Fellowship and volunteering at the nursing home reading to the family of residents there for about 35 years, lending her capable hands with perfect quilting stitches on quilts at church and quilts for her family. She loved to read, sing, play the piano and organ. In her quiet, gentle manner she touched so many in so many different ways continuing to bless others with her beautiful smile and polite and respectful demeanor at the nursing home where she had resided the last four years.

Irma is survived by her daughter, Gloria Burk, and her husband Kay of Garner; Roger and his wife, Joann, of Kanawha, Rita Greiman and her husband, Terry, of Bloomfield, N.Mex.; and daughter-in-law Vivien (Daryl) Hansen. of Humboldt; her grandchildren, Jill Fuller and husband, Paul, and children Noah, and Caleb; Leah Hill, and husband, Peter, and children; Naomi, Lydia and Levi; Lisa Woiwood; and husband, Mark, and children, Adam, Aaron, Annelise and Ashton; Steve Burk, and wife, Julie, and children Alyssa and Abigail; Dana Burk, and wife, Kathy, and children Karina, Brayden and Kaylie; Todd Hansen and children, Brianna and Maxwell; Brian Hansen and wife, Janelle, and children, Kyren, Alainee, Alex and Amy; Angela Abbas and husband Jason; Chris Greiman and wile, Tara, and children, Tristyn and Hayden. Irma is also survived by her dear sister, Wava Geary, and husband, Elwood; sisters-in-law, Eunice Schoenwetter, and Marie Schoenwetter; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Nora Schoenwetter, husband, Russel, in 1993, son Daryl in 1997, grandson Brenden Jon Greiman in 1983; her sister, Velda Cutshall; and brothers Lyle (WWII), Merle and Wayne Schoenwetter and numerous other family members.

A host of family and friends will always treasure her memory, her life was an inspiration and truly valued by those who had the privilege to know and love her. Heaven's Gate is opened Wide by her Heavenly Father with a joyous homecoming awaited by those she loved so dearly.
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Cindy VanDusseldorp, 1948-2010

November 3, 2010

Cindy VanDusseldorp, 62, of Britt, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt

A funeral service for Cindy VanDusseldorp was held Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Ewing Funeral Home, Britt was in charge of arrangements.

Cindy, the daughter of Frank and Verna Mae (Edwards) Meyer, was born Aug. 11, 1948, in Algona, Iowa. She graduated from Corwith-Wesley High School in 1966. In the fall of 1964, Cindy met her future husband, best friend, and soul-mate, Larry VanDusseldorp. They were united in marriage on April 27, 1968 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corwith, Iowa. The couple made their home in Britt where they raised their three children.

Cindy enjoyed attending her children's and grandchildren's activities and going on classic car cruises with Larry in their 1959 Ford. She also enjoyed having coffee with her girlfriends and reading books on a variety of topics. Cindy always had a special place in her heart for stray animals and would give many a home throughout the years.

Cindy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Larry VanDusseldorp and children Tammy (Alan) Abbas of Garner, Misty (Doug) Abbas of Britt, and Scott (Angie) VanDusseldorp of Garner; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; siblings: Dave (Carlene) Meyer, Melinda Wickert, Dawn Gray, Sandy (Bruce) Smidt, numerous nieces and nephews, and mother-in-law Nona VanDusseldorp, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Gloria and Wally Mayland.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Verna Mae and father-in-law Melvin VanDusseldorp and her beloved pets Shadow, Snoopy, and Tuffy.
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