Vera Ruth Weiss, 1919-2010

September 8, 2010

Vera Ruth Weiss, of Mason City, died on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at the IOOF Home, Mason City. She was 91 years old.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Concord Cemetery, Garner, with the Reverend Mark Lavrenz of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery, Garner. The Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, is responsible for the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City or to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Vera Ruth Woiwod, was born on June 24, 1919 in Garner, the daughter of Carl H. and Matilda C. (Wrede) Woiwod. She attended Garner Schools. Vera was united in marriage to Fred Weiss on January 14, 1945 and to this union three children were born. She and Fred farmed in the Garner area until they retired. In 2003, they moved to Mason City.

Vera was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City and a past member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garner.

Vera is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Art) Hitz of Polk City and Linda (John) Hamilton of Hampton; two grandsons, Jeff (Jennifer) Hamilton of Johnston and Bryan Hitz of Morristown, Tennessee; one brother, Orville Woiwod of Dewey, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred; infant daughter, Carol Ann; two infant grandsons; her sister, Esther Pannkuk; and brother, Marvin Woiwod.
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Theresa Lingle, 1912-2010

September 15, 2010

Theresa Lingle, age 98, of Algona and formerly of Garner, died on Friday, September 3, 2010, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center. 

Funeral services were held at the St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father Ed Girres officiating.  Burial was in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Whittemore. The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family.

Theresa Marion Besch, the daughter of John and Anna (Schumacher) Besch, was born on May 3, 1912 in Whittemore, Iowa. On September 19, 1940, Theresa was united in marriage with Clarence “Chuck” Lingle in Forest City, Iowa. They owned a tire business in Des Moines. 

Theresa enjoyed traveling, playing cards, gambling and taking trips to different Casino’s.  

Left to cherish Theresa’s memory are nieces and nephews, Vicki Mallory and her husband, Steve of Algona, Craig Thilges and his wife, Bev of Arnolds Park, Lyle Jensen and his wife, Phyllis of Garner, Ruth Berte and her husband, Bob of Bode, Karen Schissel of Algona and LaRee VanHauen and her husband, Wade of Reinbeck; and many great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chuck; four brothers; three sisters; brother-in-laws; sister-in-laws; one nephew; and one niece.
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Raymond J. Glaudel, 1940-2010

September 15, 2010

Raymond J. Glaudel, 70, of Vinton, died on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at the Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton, following a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 8, at the Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton, with Chaplain Marvin Hostetler officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, with military rites performed by the Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post 57 of Vinton and by Iowa Military Funeral Honors of Iowa City.

Raymond was born on August 4, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Mary Elizabeth Algood Neumann and step-son of Keith Neumann. He was raised in Davenport and attended school there. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years. On June 23, 1973, Raymond was united in marriage with Judith E. Stickney in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Raymond worked as a pipefitter and welder for Modern Piping, Inc. in Cedar Rapids. He belonged to the Union Pipefitters Local 125. He retired October 1, 2005, after 45 years of service.

Raymond enjoyed mud runs and scuba diving. He was an avid NASCAR and Hawkeyes fan. He received his private pilot’s license and also enjoyed flying. His greatest joy was spending time with family.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Judy of Vinton; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Neumann of Davenport; two sons, Ray (Beth) Roberts of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Ed (Lynn) Roberts of Enterprise, Alabama; two daughters, Deb (Jim) Neagle of Garner and Angela (Eric) Smith of Savannah, Georgia; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established and will benefit Vinton 8th grader Caleb Stewart in his battle with leukemia.
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Hilario A. Ochoa, 1929-2010

September 29, 2010

Hilario A. Ochoa, 81, of Garner, died on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, at the Concord Township Cemetery in Garner, with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hilario A. Ochoa, the son of Nieves and Petra (Aguilar) Ochoa, was born on January 2, 1929 at Crystal City, Texas. He married Salome Calderon in Texas. In 1945, they moved to Garner where they raised their sons. Hilario worked at various jobs in the local area, retiring in 1990 from the Clear Lake Bakery. He enjoyed his family and gardening.

Hilario is survived by his wife, Salome of Garner; six sons, Larry, Jr. (Margeret) Ochoa of Delray Beach, Florida, Everardo (Anna) Ochoa of Garner, Mario (Jean) Ochoa of Mason City, Carlos (Sally) Ochoa of Corona, California, Richard (Echo) Ochoa of Mason City and Jose "Louie" (Donna) Ochoa of Garner; nineteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Nieves and Leo Ochoa.
©The Garner Leader & Signal 2010