Globe Gazette Obituaries
PUBLISHED Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002.
Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and Globe Online.
M. MARGARET RAY
GREENE - M. Margaret Ray, 87, of Greene, died Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Greene, with the Rev. Gene Burry officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church and will continue one hour before the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Margaret Ray Memorial Fund at the Hospice of North East Iowa or the Greene Swimming Pool.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
LOIS A. GAULEY
HAMPTON - Lois A. Gauley, 71, of Hampton, died Sunday (Jan.13, 2002) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 605 Fourth St. N.E. in Hampton, with the Rev. Joe Jones officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m.today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Lois Arnelda (Moore) Gauley was born March 29, 1930, on the family farm in West Fork Township, Franklin County, a daughter of Curtis and Valma (Deshler) Moore. Lois attended Hall Country School and graduated from Sheffield High School in 1948.
On May 20, 1951, Lois was united in marriage with Richard F. Gauley at the First Baptist Church in Sheffield. Soon after their marriage they made their home on a rural Sheffield farm and farmed there for more than 30 years. Following Richard's death in 1995, Lois moved to Hampton.
Her faith was always an important part of her life. In Sheffield, at different times, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church. Following her move to Hampton she became active in the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ. In these churches she served in various leadership and service roles, some of which include: Sunday school teacher, circle member and treasurer.
Lois was very active in the Westfork Cemetery Society, a board member of the Cerro Gordo County Extension Service, a 4-H leader as well as the treasurer of the Hampton Senior Citizen's Center. She also worked for the care centers in Rockwell and Sheffield.
She enjoyed flowers, travel, reading and birds. She passed the love of nature and reading to her children.
Lois is survived by her six children, Michael Gauley and wife, Janice Schmidt of Nevada, Debra Thomas and husband, Phil of Cedar Rapids, Jane Anthony and husband, Jim of Clarks Grove, Minn., Beverly Weipert of Cedar Rapids, Sherrie Gauley of Omaha, Neb. and her special friend David Foster, and Pamela Miller and her husband, Russell D. of Hampton; 11 grandchildren, Carl Gauley, Rana Hinders, Lesta Thomas, PFC Maylan Thomas and wife, Amy, Chealsey Thomas, Kevin Anthony and wife, Michelle, Christopher Weipert, Ryan Weipert, PFC Matthew Wharton, Luke Wharton, and Steven Miller; four great-grandchildren, Hannah Thomas, Sullivan Thomas, Bradley Anthony and Brett Anthony; one brother, Robert Moore and wife, Nancy of Alexander; one sister, Bonnie DeVries and husband, Kenneth of Hampton; and one aunt, Genevieve Deshler of Sheffield.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
REX F. FETROW
BELMOND - Rex F. Fetrow, 85, of Belmond, died Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at the Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Belmond, with the Rev. Mike Druhl officiating. A private family burial will take place prior to services at the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, (641) 444-3248.
CLARENCE A. 'LIMEY' LAVILLE
MASON CITY - Clarence A. "Limey" Laville, 91, of Marshalltown, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 202) at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. A Knights of Columbus rosary will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a scriptural prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Clarence A. "Limey" Laville Memorial Fund.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
ELMA MITTERER
CARSON, Calif. - Elma Mitterer, 95, of Carson, Calif., formerly of Mason City died Saturday (Jan. 12, 2002) at a Carson hospital.
Elma was born Dec. 17, 1907, in Rockwell and was a rural music teacher for many years until her marriage to Leonard Mitterer of Buffalo Center.
Mrs. Mitterer was a member of the Neptune Society and following cremation her remains will be dispersed at sea at a later date.
Elma was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Mason City. She was organist there for 24 years until her retirement from Mercy Hospital in 1972.
She and her husband then moved to California in 1974.
Her daughter, Betty Mitterer Vanover of Carson, Calif., survives Elma.
She was preceded in death by her 12 siblings and her husband, Leonard.
E. ALICE (STORBY) INGEBRITSON
OSAGE -E. Alice (Storby) Ingebritson, 90, formerly of Lake Mills, died Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lake Mills Synod Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karl Hermanson officiating. Burial will be at Center Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Friday.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, (641) 592-0221.
BENNETT A. WEBSTER
DES MOINES - Bennett A. Webster, 78, of 405 37th St., No. 203, died Sunday (Jan. 13, 2002) at his home in Des Moines.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Dunn's Funeral Home, 2121 Grand Ave., Des Moines. A private interment will be held at Plymouth Memorial Gardens, Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines.
Bennett A. Webster was born in Waucoma, Iowa, and raised in Mason City. He has lived in Des Moines since 1948.
During World War II, he served in the Air Force as a navigator and flew 33 combat missions while stationed in Italy.
Bennett was an attorney-at-law with the Gamble Law Firm.
He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, the Des Moines Club and Pow-Wow Speakers Club. Bennett was also a former Republican State and County Chairman.
Bennett was a student of history and taught as a Visiting Professor of Military History at Drake University. He did undergraduate work at Yale and was a graduate of Michigan Law School.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Des Moines; three daughters, Catherine of Los Angeles, Calif., Elizabeth of Vale, Colo., and Susan of Topanga, Calif.; a son, Bennett III of New York City, N.Y.; and one grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bennett Webster Public Arts Memorial Fund in care of Bank of America, 35th and Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA, 50312.
Dunn's Funeral Home, (515) 244-2121.
MARVIN A. CARLISLE
MASON CITY - Marvin A. Carlisle, 88, of 2102 S. Georgia Ave., died Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be directed to Marvin A. Carlisle Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
VIOLET G. TRULSON
BRITT - Violet G. Trulson, 90, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2002) at Westview Care Center, Britt.
Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Pastor John Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.
Friends may greet the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 842-3938.
MABEL OLSON
RAKE- Mabel Olson, 92, of Rake, died Monday (January 14, 2002) at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, with the Rev. John Lee officiating. Burial will be in East Cemetery in Rake.
Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church.
Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.
LOIS V. FRISCH
MASON CITY - Lois V. Frisch, 78, of 248 Lakeview Drive, died Sunday (January 13, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. James M. Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Grafton Cemetery in Grafton.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and will continue one hour before the service at the church.
The family requests memorials be given to the Lois V. Frisch Memorial Fund.
Lois was born Sept. 18, 1923, on a farm east of Grafton, the daughter of Oscar and Martha (Kuehn) Macken. She received her education in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School and later Hamilton Business College.
Lois married Lawrence Frisch on Aug. 25, 1945, in the original Trinity Lutheran Church on South Pennsylvania Ave. She worked for Standard Oil in Mason City until the birth of her daughter. The Frisches have lived in Mason City since 1945.
Lois enjoyed sewing, baking, working in the flower gardens, and watching and visiting her children and grandchildren.
She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and adult education instructor. She was also a member of Martha Circle. She was an active volunteer at the elementary schools that her children attended, YWCA and the United Commercial Travelers of America on the local, state and national level.
Lois is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lawrence of Mason City; three children, Betty Murphy and her husband, Doug of Phoenix, Ariz., Larry Frisch and his wife, Voni of Osakis, Minn., and Randy Frisch and his wife, Karen of New Hampton; four granddaughters, Lesley-Ann Murphy, Nicole Murphy, Stephanie Frisch and Shelby Frisch; one brother, James Macken of Readlyn; and several nieces and nephews
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924
Globe Gazette Obituaries
PUBLISHED Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002.
Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and Globe Online.
THOMAS MONSON
FOREST CITY - Thomas Monson, 83, died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2002) at his home in Forest City.
His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Forest City, with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Petersen Lund Funeral, 505 N. Clark St., (641) 585-2685.
REX F. FETROW
BELMOND - Rex F. Fetrow, 85, of Belmond, passed away Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Mike Druhl officiating. A private family burial will take place prior to the services at the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.
Rex Frazier Fetrow was born on a farm near Belmond on Feb. 25, 1916. He was the only child of Albert L. and Minnie Easton Fetrow. He lived in the Belmond area for his entire life except for four years when he lived in Iowa Falls. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in both communities.
Rex received his early education in country schools in Iowa and Pleasant Townships. He attended high school in Belmond and graduated with the class of 1933. His classmates have continued a close relationship and meet monthly for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Rex worked at various jobs throughout his high school years. When he was 20, he assumed the responsibility for the family farm that was previously owned by his parents.
On September 1, 1938, Rex married Marian E. Luckman from Bowbells, N.D. To this union, two children were born, James D. in 1939 and Diane C. in 1943.
Besides farming, Rex spent many years as the farm manager for Acco Seeds in Belmond. Rex enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fishing and gardening. While he was recovering from radiation treatment during the spring and summer of 2001, he enjoyed his last special garden at the farm of Chuck and Ruth Wilmarth. The vegetables were lovingly shared with his friends at the Belmond Community Apartments.
Rex is survived by two children: James (Peggy) Fetrow, Traverse City, Mich., and Diane (Jon) Closson, Rochester, Minn.; six grandchildren, Beth Fetrow, David (Kelly) Fetrow, Kay (Guy) Bush, Kim (Fred) Hale, Steve (Melanie) Hansen and Mike (Renee) Hansen; three great grandchildren, Zachery Tannahill, Carter Hale and Benjamin Bush; and special friend, Margaret Brady.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marian; and a granddaughter, Linda.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
M. MARGARET RAY
GREENE - Funeral services for M. Margaret Ray, 87, of 205 E. South St., Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Greene with Pastor Gene Burry officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Greene, and will continue one hour before the service Saturday. Reid's Funeral Chapels, 519 N. First, Greene, is in charge of arrangements.
Murile Margaret Early was born Dec. 10, 1914, near Bristow, Butler County, a daughter of Vernon Clyde and Clara Belle (McNeilus) Early, and died Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at Liebe Care Center in Greene.
When she was four years old, the family moved to a farm one and a half miles south of Dumont. She graduated from the Dumont Consolidated Schools and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and later Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She worked for three years as a deputy in the Butler County auditor's office.
On May 1, 1936, she was united in marriage to Wilson R. Ray at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They farmed many years near Packard, later retiring to an acreage in Greene in 1979. Throughout the years she tended to the needs of her family, raising a large garden, canning its produce and making home-made bread.
Margaret was proud of her Irish heritage and most of all loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her much joy. She also enjoyed painting. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church and its church circles. She was a member of the Packard Women's Club.
Those thankful for having shared her life are her children, Pat Ziebel and her husband, Bill, of Springfield, Mo., Rosalind Andersen and her husband, Bruce Marsh, of Greene, Barbara Newman and her husband, John, of Baltimore, Md., Debra Holliman and her fiance, Jay Wolkenbrud, of Minneapolis, Minn., Rollin Ray and his wife, June, of Marshalltown; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her sister, Maxine Lundien of Humboldt; two brothers, Sidney Early and his wife, Alvina, of Ackley, and Claire Early and his wife, Rachael, of Sacramento, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 8, 1997; her parents; one sister, Catherine Essman; two brothers, Donald Early and T.M. Early; and one grandson, Kurt Siebell.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Margaret Ray Memorial Fund at the Hospice of Northeast Iowa or the Greene Swimming Pool.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
MICHAEL 'MIKE' RYAN
MASON CITY -Michael "Mike" Ryan, 69, of 304 Third N.E., Shalom Tower 1, died Dec. 27, 2001, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating.
There will be a gathering one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Michael was born on Feb. 19, 1932, the son of Kathleen (McLaughlin) and Emmett V. Ryan. He received his first 12 years of education at Holy Family Catholic School. He proceeded to Loras College in Dubuque and later to Loyola University, Chicago, for his advanced education.
Like many young teens during World War II, Mike joined the Boy Scouts and earned the highest award in Scouting, Eagle Scout.
Mike was an avid sports fan and competitor. He was a well-recognized basketball player for Holy Family High School, leading his team to the state finals. He subsequently played for Loras College, Loyola University and the U.S. Army occupation team in Germany.
Mike enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 5, 1953, serving his country with honor. He was given several commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Mike spent the bulk of his working years in New York City and Dallas, Texas. He returned to Mason City for his retirement years.
Michael is survived by his brother, Bob Ryan, and his wife, Lorraine, of Wheaton, Ill., and their children, Kevin and Graig Ryan, Kathleen Peterson and Julie Eisinger. These children produced seven grandchildren, Dan, Jess and Jayme Peterson, Rob and Jeff Eisinger, and Ben and Kerry Ryan. He is also survived by many cousins.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen and Emmett.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 822-3191.
GLENN H. RODBERG
LAKE MILLS - Glenn H. Rodberg, 79, Lake Mills, died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2002) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Mills.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.
E. ALICE (STORBY) INGEBRITSON
OSAGE - E. Alice (Storby) Ingebritson, 90, of Osage, formerly of Lake Mills, died Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Lake Mills Synod Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Rev. Karl Hermanson officiating. Burial will be at the Center Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 209 N. Washington, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Friday.
E. Alice (Storby) Ingebritson was born Nov. 18, 1911, in Lake Mills, daughter of Pete and Ida (Peterson) Storby. She was baptized, confirmed and married in Center Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, where she was organist for many years.
On February 18, 1931, she married Herman M. Ingebritson. They were the parents of six children, Ronald Lloyd, Shirley, Gloria Marlene, Marjorie, Phyllis and Wayne. Later, when her children grew up and were in school, she started taking care of other small children in their homes. While living in Alexandria, Minn., she took care of Art and Natalie Johnson's children.
While living in Mankato, Minn., she worked as a cook at Bethany College for several years.
After moving to Osage, she started taking care of children there, too. She was a "second Mother" to Dan and Jill in Osage.
Alice had a great sense of humor, and her family was extremely important to her. Her positive influence on her children, grandchildren and other people's children will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her three daughters, Shirley Martinson of Osage, Marjorie and her husband, John Melin, and Phyllis and her husband, Bruce Hanak, all of Alexandria, Minn.; her son, Wayne, and his wife, Karen, of Elysian, Minn.; one son-in-law, Richard Wolters of Mankato, Minn.; 14 grandchildren, Christine Straate, Cathy Woodiwiss, Monica Ring, Meta Weber, Paul Martinson, Nan Frost, Sue Forrey, Curtis Melin, Debbie Hvezda, Jeffrey Hanak, Jason Hanak, Joel Hanak, Cory Sticha and Mandy Ingebritson; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Alma Cleven of Coralville, Iowa; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Julius and Lorriaine Ingebritson of New Ulm, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Storby of Ames, Iowa, and Orpha Storby of Lake Mills, Iowa, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Ida Storby; five brothers, Otis, Clifford, Benard, Irving and Lester; one son, Ronald Lloyd Ingebritson; one daughter, Gloria Marlene Wolters; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Lynn Wolters; one grandson, Mickey R. Ingebritson; one son-in-law, Alan R. Martinson; and two great-grandsons, Ryan T. Hvezda and Tristan M. Sticha.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, (641) 592-0221.
MARVIN A. CARLISLE
MASON CITY - Marvin A. Carlisle, 88, of 2102 S. Georgia Ave., died Monday (Jan. 14, 2002) at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Hatland of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. A flag presentation and taps will be conducted by the Mason City Memorial Association.
There will be no visitation. His body will be cremated. Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the Marvin A. Carlisle Memorial Fund.
Marvin was born Feb.15, 1913, in Mason City, Neb., the son of Charles and Iona Carlisle. He graduated from Salem High School, Salem, Iowa, and later received his master's degree from Drake University.
Marvin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He married Hazel S. Erdahl on February 3, 1945, at Rake, Iowa. He taught in the Mason City Public Schools for many years, retiring in June 1976.
Marvin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
He is survived by one daughter, Karin Carlisle Hoffman and fiancé, Jeffrey Meeker, of Bloomington, Minn.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hazel in 1998; one brother, and one sister.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
VIOLET G. TRULSON
BRITT - Violet G. Trulson, 90, of Britt, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2002) at the Westview Care Center, Britt.
Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church in Britt with Pastor John Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Friends may greet the family from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt.
Violet, the daughter of Chris and Mary Brovold Anderson, was born November 20, 1911, in Ottosen. She received her education in the Ottosen School and graduated from Ottosen High School. Following graduation, she moved to Britt to help her sister, who operated the Ellison Hotel.
She was united in marriage with Ted Trulson on October 17, 1931, at the Bethel Baptist Parsonage in Britt. The couple made their home in Britt. Violet was employed as a receptionist for Dr. Camp for many years. She also was employed as a receptionist for Ewing Funeral Home.
Violet was a very religious person. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Britt and the ladies circle.
Violet is survived by two sons, David of Britt, and Richard and his wife, Pat, of Britt; three grandchildren, Jennifer Gebhart and her husband, J.R., of Ankeny, Chad Trulson of Huntsville, Texas, and Chris Trulson of Kerrville, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ted in 1977; two sisters; and two brothers.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.
CELIA M. SIBERT
URBANDALE - Celia M. Sibert, 91, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 13, 2002) at Karen Acres Healthcare Center, Urbandale.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church. A graveside service with burial following will take place at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 8th and Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.
Celia M. Sibert was born April 8, 1910, in rural Belmond, the daughter of Edward and Genevra (Penney) Ersland. She attended school in Belmond.
She was united in marriage to Alva F. Sibert on Aug. 21,1930, in Belmond. In 1941 they moved to Mason City, where they made their home until moving to Phoenix in 1975. In 1990 they moved to West Des Moines to be closer to family.
Celia was a previous member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Mason City and a current member of the West Des Moines United Methodist Church in West Des Moines. She was also a member of the Women's Fellowship and the Older Boulder in Phoenix, Ariz.
She enjoyed traveling, canning, baking, ceramics and sewing. She looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Carol Lievrouw of Arlington, Texas; her sons, Arlon Sibert and wife, Suzan, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Dennis Sibert and wife, Sharon, of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Merle Dean and David Lee; four brothers and four sisters.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
EUGENE CHRIST
LAKOTA - Eugene Christ, 70, of Lakota, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2002) at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lakota, with the Rev. Marino Melsted officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.
LOIS V. FRISCH
MASON CITY - Lois V. Frisch, 78, of 248 Lakeview Drive, died Sunday (January 13, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. James M. Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Grafton Cemetery in Grafton.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and will continue one hour before the service at the church.
The family requests memorials be given to the Lois V. Frisch Memorial Fund.
Lois was born Sept. 8, 1923, on a farm east of Grafton, the daughter of Oscar and Martha (Kuehn) Macken. She received her education in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School and later Hamilton Business College.
Lois married Lawrence Frisch on Aug. 25, 1945, in the original Trinity Lutheran Church on South Pennsylvania Avenue. She worked for Standard Oil in Mason City until the birth of her daughter. The Frisches have lived in Mason City since 1945.
Lois enjoyed sewing, baking, working in the flower gardens, and watching and visiting her children and grandchildren.
She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and adult education instructor. She was also a member of Martha Circle. She was an active volunteer at the elementary schools that her children attended, YWCA and the United Commercial Travelers of America on the local, state and national levels.
Lois is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lawrence, of Mason City; three children, Betty Murphy and her husband, Doug of Phoenix, Ariz., Larry Frisch and his wife, Voni of Osakis, Minn., and Randy Frisch and his wife, Karen of New Hampton; four granddaughters, Lesley-Ann Murphy, Nicole Murphy, Stephanie Frisch and Shelbey Frisch; one brother, James Macken of Readlyn; and several nieces and nephews.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
BERNICE M. KELLEY
OSAGE - Bernice M. Kelley, 86, died Saturday (Jan. 12, 2002) at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Osage.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Osage, with the Rev. Philip Recker officiating. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Volga, Iowa, at a later date.
There will be a gathering of friends and family from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. A rosary will begin at 4 p.m. and a scripture service at 7 p.m.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
GRACE E. GNAGY
CHARLES CITY - Grace E. Gnagy, 93, of 801 Eighth Ave., died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2002) at Ninth Street Chautauqua, Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211
Globe Gazette Obituaries
PUBLISHED FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2002
Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and Globe Online.
CALVIN R. LUBBEN
MASON CITY - Calvin R. Lubben, 62, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423-0924.
EVELYN G. PRUNTY
MARCUS - Evelyn G. Prunty, 85, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2002) in the Heartland Care Center in Marcus.
Her funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Church of Christ in Cherokee, with the Rev. Gregg Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie View Cemetery in Paullina.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Monday at the church.
Evelyn was born Feb. 11, 1916, on a farm near Paullina, to Alvan and Ricky (Ehlers) Potter. When her father died in 1918, her mother moved the family to Cleghorn. Evelyn graduated from Cleghorn High school in 1933. She attended Morningside College in Sioux City from 1933 to 1934 and Cherokee Junior College from 1934 to 1935.
She was married to Kenneth W. Prunty on Dec. 15, 1937, at Cleghorn. She and her husband farmed in Liberty Township for many years. Evelyn started giving piano lessons in her home and eventually traveled to Marcus and Cherokee to give lessons. Her numbers grew to a point where she used the Cherokee Community Center to give piano lessons. Evelyn had been a piano and organ teacher for 64 years in this area.
She was a member of the First Church of Christ and had played the piano and organ in that church for many years. She was a member of the Cherokee Tone Circle, the Iowa Federated Music Club, and had been a district director, member and past president of Sioux City Piano Teacher's Club. She was also a member of Sioux City Morning Musical Teacher's Club, National Guild of Piano Teachers, and had been a member of various music clubs and organizations in this area. She also enjoyed reading.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Jan. 2, 1978, and a brother, Russell Potter.
She was survived by three children, Kenwood Prunty and his wife, Dorothy, of Clear Lake, Ronald Prunty and his wife, Merrie, of Papillion, Neb., and Patricia Aylott and her husband, Thomas, of Bella Vista, Ark.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
THOMAS G. MONSON
FOREST CITY - Thomas G. Monson, 83, died Wednesday (Jan.16, 2002) at his home in Forest City.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.
Thomas G. Monson was born in Mt. Valley Township, near Forest City, on Oct. 6, 1918, the son of Thomas Martin and Gunhild (Hylland) Monson. He was confirmed in 1933 at Winnebago Lutheran Church by Pastor Huseth and attended rural school near his home.
He married Frances Helvick in Yuma, Ariz., on Nov. 30, 1941. The couple lived in San Diego for four years and worked at the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Tom was an assistant foreman in the wing department of the Liberator B-24. Following the war the couple returned to Forest City.
Tom farmed throughout his lifetime, beginning in 1946. He also worked for 15 years at the Forest City Elevator and later worked as a claims adjuster for Winnebago Mutual Insurance Co. of Lake Mills. The couple moved to their home in Forest City in 1994.
Tom was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and volunteered at the Neighborhood Food Bank. He loved spending time over coffee and cards with his friends and was very involved with the Senior Citizens organization.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Sandra Pettit and husband, Larry, of Owego, N.Y., Thomas C. Monson and wife, Eileen, of Delray Beach, Fla., and David K. Monson and wife, Barbara, of Atlanta, Ga. Also surviving are three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, two step-great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances; five brothers; and five sisters.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.
DON R. LARSEN
COULTER - Don R. Larsen, 86, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2002) at Oak Wood Care Center in Clear Lake.
His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter, with the Rev. Mary Peterson officiating. Interment will be in Coulter Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Willim Funeral Chapel, 320 East Street, Latimer.
Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Clarence "Limie" LaVille
MARSHALLTOWN - Clarence Anthony "Limie" LaVille, 91, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan.15, 2002) at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Christopher Podhajsky officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. and a scriptural prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Clarence A. LaVille Memorial Fund, which will be divided among his favorite charities.
"Limie" was born July 23, 1910, in Mason City, the son of Thomas and Mary (Powers) LaVille. He attended Mason City High School. Limie was united in marriage to Maxine Elizabeth Fisher on Sept.26, 1936, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
Clarence and Maxine became engaged during the Great Depression. They decided that they would marry after saving $1,000 in the bank. After five years, they married at Holy Family Catholic Church at 6 a.m., because they both had to go to work that day.
They dreamed of a time when they could own their own business and in 1943 they purchased their first grocery store. A couple of years later, they moved to the store on Carolina and opened
"LaVille's Carolina Grocery." Since they both understood what it was like to have little money, they offered credit to many of their patrons over the next 18 years. Limie's generosity even extended to opening his home to children of families that fell on hard times or whose parents needed to leave the state to find work. The LaVille home was always bustling with the activities of company.
They sold the grocery store in 1963 and found other employment, until they had the opportunity to again run their own business in Shell Rock. After running "Limie's Tap and Grill" for a few years, they opened "The Sweetheart Corner," an ice cream store and restaurant next to their old tavern. Limie always said he named the new business after Maxine.
Finally, they decided to retire and returned to Mason City. However, neither one wished to stop working. Maxine became a 3000-hour worker, heading up the volunteer program at Mercy Hospital, and Limie became active as a bartender and cook at the Plaza Restaurant, the Elks Club, Moose Club, and especially at the Knights of Columbus. Limie was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th Degree Knight, and an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He assisted at the church, supervising ushers for various funerals and weddings throughout the week. He was a valued representative in the SCORE organization and advised dozens of new businesses throughout northern Iowa. His exceptional volunteer work defines the generous, loving, humorous and Christian man he was. Clarence and Maxine were married for more than 60 years. After she passed away, Clarence moved to Marshalltown to live with Tom and Cheryl.
Limie is survived by his son, Thomas LaVille and wife, Cheryl; four grandchildren, Joa Mercer and husband, Terry, Jennifer Sweval and husband, David, Joshua LaVille and John LaVille; and four great- grandchildren, Ryan LaVille, Kennedy LaVille, Rebecca Trow and William Sweval.
His parents, his wife, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
ANDREW H. LAUEN
GARNER - Andrew H. Lauen, 90, of Garner, formerly of Meservey, died Thursday (Jan.17, 2002) at the Concord Care Center, Garner.
His funeral will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Reformed Church of Meservey, with the Rev. Rodney Meester officiating. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home in Meservey.
Andrew H. Lauen was born Dec. 11, 1911, on the family farm in rural Meservey, the son of Herman B. and Ida (Statlander) Lauen. He attended country school and graduated from Meservey High School in 1929. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and returned to the Meservey area, where he worked as a carpenter.
Andrew was united in marriage with Herma Vierkant Dec. 2, 1936, at the parsonage of First Reformed Church of Meservey by the Rev. Kampman. The young couple moved to Sunnyvale, Calif., where he worked as an auto mechanic. They returned to Iowa after two years and he worked for United Motors in Marshalltown.
After a couple of years there they moved to a farmstead near Meservey. Andrew built all the buildings that are on that farm today. He also began to do plumbing and electrical work. He eventually owned and operated Lauen Electric. He continued with the farming operation and the electrical business until he was 85 years old. He had resided at the Concord Care Center in Garner for the last two years.
Andrew was a member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey. He served on the Meservey School Board and was a member of the Lions Club as well as a Saddle Club.
An active member of his community, Andrew received a plaque recognizing many years of service to Meservey. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, ice-skating and other activities with his family. He also enjoyed time spent with his friends and frequently was found uptown having coffee with them.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Herma Lauen, of Garner; three children, Dean Lauen and wife, Mary, of Clear Lake, Dianne Josten and husband, Marv, of Garner, and Robert Lauen and wife, Sandy, of Ventura; seven grandchildren, JoDeane Hafermann and husband, Scott, of Goodell, Todd Lauen of Meservey, Anne Lauen of Clear Lake and her fiance, Jeff Beck, Lynne Bovenmeyer and husband, Brian, of Garwin, Eric Josten and wife, Staci, of Ankeny, Kim Dorenkamp and husband, Erik, of Norwalk, and Nicholas Lauen of Ventura; three great-grandchildren, Lyndsay, Jeffrey and Samantha Hafermann; brother, Christopher Lauen, of Garner; sister-in-law, Edna Lauen, of Belmond; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; one sister and one great-grandchild.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
RUTH M. MORSE
OSAGE - Ruth M. Morse, 83, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2002) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in
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GEORGE THOMPSON
MASON CITY - George Thompson, 70, of 504 S. Adams Ave., died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, (641) 423-8676.
RUTH M. MORSE
OSAGE - Ruth M. Morse, 83, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2002) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit, Osage.
Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Interment will be in Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church Monday.
Ruth was born August 18, 1918, in Tripoli, the daughter of Stanley R. and Sadie (Messinger) Smith. The family moved to Osage in 1919. After attending Grinnell College, Ruth worked for a law firm in Minneapolis, Minn.
Ruth was united in marriage to Albert L. Morse on May 12, 1950. They made their home in Osage. Albert preceded her in death on March 4, 1972.
Ruth was a member of the United Church of Christ, PEO, Mitchell County Hospital Auxiliary and an active member of the Republican Party. She was also active with the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, horses, dogs and following fire trucks.
Ruth is survived by a son, Stanley and Besty of Windom, Minn., and children, Albert J., Jaime, Jared, Isaac, Hannah and Elizabeth; two daughters, Rebecca of Moline, Ill., and children, Robert and Abbey, and Sarah and Glen of Northwood, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Justin and one to be announced in April; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Morse; parents, Stanley R. and Sadie Smith; and a sister, Jean Wilson.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
CLARENCE 'LIMIE' LAVILLE
MARSHALLTOWN - Clarence Anthony "Limie" LaVille, 91, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan.15, 2002) at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Christopher Podhajsky officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. and a scriptural prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Clarence A. LaVille Memorial Fund, which will be divided among his favorite charities.
"Limie" was born July 23, 1910, in Mason City, the son of Thomas and Mary (Powers) LaVille. He attended Mason City High School. Limie was united in marriage to Maxine Elizabeth Fisher on Sept. 26, 1936, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
Clarence and Maxine became engaged during the Great Depression. They decided that they would marry after saving $1,000 in the bank. After five years, they married at Holy Family Catholic Church at 6 a.m. because they both had to go to work that day.
They dreamed of a time when they could own their own business, and in 1943 they purchased their first grocery store. A couple of years later, they moved to the store on Carolina and opened LaVille's Carolina Grocery.
Since they both understood what it was like to have little money, they offered credit to many of their patrons over the next 18 years.
Limie's generosity even extended to opening his home to children of families that fell on hard times or whose parents needed to leave the state to find work. The LaVille home was always bustling with the activities of company.
They sold the grocery store in 1963 and found other employment until they had the opportunity to again run their own business in Shell Rock. After running Limie's Tap and Grill for a few years, they opened The Sweetheart Corner, an ice cream store and restaurant next to their old tavern. Limie always said he named the new business after Maxine.
Finally, they decided to retire and returned to Mason City. However, neither one wished to stop working. Maxine became a 3,000-hour worker, heading up the volunteer program at Mercy Hospital, and Limie became active as a bartender and cook at the Plaza Restaurant, the Elks Club, Moose Club, and especially at the Knights of Columbus.
Limie was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th Degree Knight, and an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He assisted at the church, supervising ushers for various funerals and weddings throughout the week. He was a valued representative in the SCORE organization and advised dozens of new businesses throughout northern Iowa. His exceptional volunteer work defines the generous, loving, humorous and Christian man he was.
Clarence and Maxine were married for more than 60 years. After she passed away, Clarence moved to Marshalltown to live with Tom and Cheryl.
Limie is survived by his son, Thomas (Cheryl) LaVille; four grandchildren, Joa (Terry Mercer) LaVille, Jennifer (David) Sweval, Joshua LaVille and John LaVille; and four great- grandchildren, Ryan LaVille, Kennedy LaVille, Rebecca Trow and William Sweval.
His parents, his wife, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
ETHEL I. BONJOUR
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Ethel I. Bonjour, 91, formerly of Sheffield, died Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2002) at North Country Nursing Center, Bemidji, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Gary-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, with the Rev. Kent Mechler of St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery south of Hampton.
Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home today.
Gary-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup, (641) 892-4241.
ALMA JEAN MITTERER
CARSON, Calif. - Alma Jean Mitterer, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 12, 2002) at Harbor U.C.L.A. Medical Center in Carson, Calif.
Alma was born Dec. 17, 1907, in Rockwell, Iowa, and was a rural music teacher for many years until her marriage to Leonard Mitterer of Buffalo Center. She worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for 25 years.
Mrs. Mitterer was a member of the Neptune Society, and following cremation her remains will be dispersed at sea at a later date.
Alma was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Mason City. She was organist there for 24 years until her retirement from Mercy Hospital in 1972. She and her husband moved to California in 1974.
Alma is survived by her daughter, Betty Mitterer Vanover of Carson, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 12 siblings, and her husband, Leonard.
CALVIN 'CAL' R. LUBBEN
MASON CITY - Calvin "Cal" R. Lubben, 62, of 124 25th St. S.W., died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
His funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Interment will be in First Baptist Cemetery, Forest City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Calvin R. Lubben Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
LENA HARRINGA
BRITT - Lena Harringa, 99, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Westview Care Center, Britt.
Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Britt Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Steve Mulder officiating. Burial will take place in Woden Christian Reformed Church Cemetery near Woden.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Monday.
Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 843-3938.
GENEVA M. HENDRIKSON
MASON CITY - Geneva M. Hendrikson, 69, of 1225 N. Virginia Ave., died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.
IDA MAE BOCK
KLEMME - Ida Mae Bock, 82, of Klemme, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Westview Care Center, Britt.
Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme with Pastor Donna Buckman officiating. Interment will be in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, and will continue one hour prior to the time of the service at the church Monday.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
DONALD R. LARSEN
COULTER - Don R. Larsen, 86, died Thursday (Jan. 17, 2002) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter with the Rev. Mary Peterson officiating. Interment will be in Coulter Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Willim Funeral Chapel, 320 East St., Latimer.
Don was a longtime Coulter citizen. He was born there on June 19, 1915, to Arthur and Marie Larsen. He was baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter. He received his education and began his occupation in Coulter.
On Aug. 22, 1944, he married Helen Cooper at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hampton. Together they farmed west of Coulter for 42 years, retiring to town when Helen's health failed.
Farming was Don's life; he enjoyed it thoroughly. Hunting, fishing, playing cards and Yahtzee as well as working in his shop and garden also gave him pleasure.
Failing health meant a move two years ago to Homestead Assisted Living in Mason City, where the employees and Don soon became "family." On Dec. 5, 2001, Don was moved to Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Surviving Don is his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Juanita and Owen Henning; a grandson, Jeff Henning and his wife, Cindy; granddaughter, Colleen Hensel and her husband, John; three great-granddaughters, Heather Henning, Lisa Beohm and Adrea Hensel; one great-grandson, Alex Hensel, and nine nephews and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his parents; two brothers, and two sisters.
Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
MICHAEL 'MIKE' RYAN
MASON CITY -Michael "Mike" Ryan, 69, of 304 Third N.E., Shalom Tower 1, died Dec. 27, 2001, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating.
There will be a gathering one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Michael was born on Feb. 19, 1932, the son of Kathleen (McLaughlin) and Emmett V. Ryan. He received his first 12 years of education at Holy Family Catholic School. He proceeded to Loras College in Dubuque and later to Loyola University, Chicago, for his advanced education.
Like many young teens during World War II, Mike joined the Boy Scouts and earned the highest award in Scouting, Eagle Scout.
Mike was an avid sports fan and competitor. He was a well-recognized basketball player for Holy Family High School, leading his team to the state finals. He subsequently played for Loras College, Loyola University and the U.S. Army occupation team in Germany.
Mike enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 5, 1953, serving his country with honor. He was given several commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Mike spent the bulk of his working years in New York City and Dallas, Texas. He returned to Mason City for his retirement years.
Michael is survived by his brother, Bob Ryan, and his wife, Lorraine, of Wheaton, Ill., and their children, Kevin and Greg Ryan, Kathleen Peterson and Julie Eisinger. These children produced seven grandchildren, Dan, Jess and Jayme Peterson, Rob and Jeff Eisinger, and Ben and Kerry Ryan. He is also survived by many cousins.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen and Emmett.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 822-3191.
DOUGLAS (MOBY) CARLSON
PASADENA, Texas - Douglas (Moby) Carlson, 47, formerly of Forest City, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at M.D. Anderson Hospital, Pasadena, Texas.
His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Grand View Funeral Home, (281) 479-6076
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LENA HARRINGA
BRITT - Lena Harringa, 99, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Britt Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Steve Mulder officiating. Burial will be at Woden Christian Reformed Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt.
Lena Harringa was born Aug. 25, 1902, to Bruno and Engelena (Troff) Bruns at Bundee, Germany. On May 6, 1903, they immigrated to the United States and settled near Titonka, Iowa. She attended a rural school. She was a member of the Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka.
On Oct. 8, 1924, she was married to John Harringa. They lived on the farm north of Ramsey Reformed Church until 1942, when they moved to a farm southeast of Woden. In 1948, they moved north of Wesley where they farmed until John's death in October of 1952.
In 1955, Lena moved to Britt, where she was employed in housekeeping at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1967. After her retirement, she cared for elderly people in their homes. Her church was a very important part of her life.
She loved gardening and flowers and caring for her home. She enjoyed needlework, crocheting and tatting. In December of 1994, she moved to Westview Care Center.
She was blessed with six children, 25 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Lena is survived by all six of her children, Magdalene Penning and her husband, Robert, of Algona, Leona Peters and her husband, Harry, of Britt, Clarence Harringa and his wife, Marge, of Britt, Deloris Eekhoff and her husband, Harlan, of Britt, Shirley Ruter and her husband, Byron, of Kanawha, and Roger Harringa and his wife, Gail, of Clear Lake; one sister, Tressie Beenken of Buffalo Center and a sister-in-law, Francis Bruns of Britt; and a brother-in-law, Ed Stohr of Garner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Johnson and Jordan Johnson; and five sisters and three brothers.
Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 843-3839.
MARIETTA L. BINGHAM
ROWAN - Marietta L. Bingham, 84, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Rowan, died Wednesday (Jan. 16, 2002) at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at United Church of Rowan with Rabbi Steven Mills officiating. Interment will be at Rowan Cemetery.
Willim Funeral Home, Clarion, is assisting the family, (515) 532-2233.
TRUMAN E. GAVLE
LAKE MILLS - Truman E. Gavle, 90, died Saturday (Jan. 19, 2002) at Lake Mills Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with the Rev. Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Emmons.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 209 N. Washington, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.
JARRETT W. ROBERTS
JOICE - Jarrett W. Roberts, 23, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) following an accidental discharge of a gun.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, (641) 423-8676.
GEORGE W. THOMPSON
MASON CITY - George W. Thompson, 70, of 504 S. Adams Ave., died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.
IDA MAE BOCK
KLEMME - Ida Mae Bock, 82, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Westview Care Center, Britt.
Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme with Pastor Donna Buckman officiating. Interment will be in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, and continue one hour prior to
services at the church Monday.
Ida Mae Bock, the daughter of William and Anna (Willig) Bessman, was born May 9, 1919, on a farm near Popejoy. She attended rural school near Popejoy.
On Feb. 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Mitchell John Bock at the United Church of Christ in Alden. They lived east of Klemme, where they farmed and raised their family. Mitchell and Ida Mae retired from farming in 1981 and moved into Klemme. In November of 2000, they moved to the Westview Care Center in Britt.
Ida Mae enjoyed baking and cooking for family and friends, crocheting, being a mom and, especially, a grandma.
She was an active member of Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ where she belonged to the Women's Fellowship, Dorcas Circle and the Adult Fellowship. Ida Mae also taught Sunday school, Bible school and was a 4-H leader. She was honored at Governor Branstad's Sixth Annual Recognition Conference for her service at the Klemme Elementary School, where for six years she volunteered time to help with the kindergarten, first and second grades as well as in the library.
Ida Mae is survived by her four children, Jim Bock and his wife, Barbara, of Fairmont, Minn., Joyce Lee and her husband, Dennis, of Dayton, Ohio, Jo Duncan and her husband, Royle, of Alden, and Jean McBreen and her husband, Steven, of Ames; eight grandchildren, Laura Bock-Carlson, Susan Bock, Michelle Daniel, Anne Jones, Bethany and Jay Duncan and Justin and Blakely Rule; two great-grandchildren, Eleanor Jones and Harper Daniel; a sister, Margaret Meyer and her husband, Ervin, of Latimer; a brother, Harry Bessman of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell, February 4, 2001, and a grandson, Nathaniel Mitchell Rule.
Cataldo funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.
CALVIN R. LUBBEN
MASON CITY - Calvin R. "Cal" Lubben, 62, of 124 25th St. S.W., died Thursday (Jan.17, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Ken Lewis of Trinity Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minn., and the Rev. Spencer Thury of Riverside Church, Mason City, officiating. Interment will be at First Baptist Cemetery, Forest City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Major Erickson Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the services Monday.
Memorials may be directed to the Calvin Lubben Memorial Fund.
Cal was born Dec. 31, 1939, in Forest City, the son of Tom and Viva (Kuns) Lubben. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School and attended Iowa State University. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in Louisiana and Turkey from 1960-1964.
He married Barbara Lewis Oct. 2, 1965, in Forest City. Cal was employed by the Mason City Post Office and owned and operated Cal's Auto Service. Most recently he was employed by Armour Co. from 1984-1999. He enjoyed helping Dave Oelberg with his vending and electronic business and was a Globe Gazette newspaper carrier.
Cal was a member of V.F.W. Post 733. He enjoyed collecting toy tractors and electric trains, helping his brother-in-law farm, bird watching and furniture restoration.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Mason City; two children, Chad Lubben of Iowa City and Dawn Lubben of Mason City; a grandson, Cort Lubben of Mason City; two sisters, Dorothy Matson of Mason City and Glenice DeCelles of Snohomish, Wash.; one uncle; several aunts, and nieces and nephews.
Cal was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Viva Lubben.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
DOROTHY M. GABRIELSON
BELMOND - Dorothy M. Gabrielson, 69, passed away Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Monday.
Dorothy, the daughter of Alvin and Fannie Bruns Halfpap, was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Pleasant Township near Belmond. She grew up in the Belmond area where Dorothy attended country schools. Dorothy graduated from Belmond High School in 1949 and then attended La James Beauty School in Mason City. She worked as a beautician for several years.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Wilmer Gabrielson on June 26, 1949, at the Immanuel Reformed Church near Belmond. The couple made their home in Goodell before moving to the farm near Belmond in 1970.
Dorothy was employed as a bookkeeper for We-3 before retiring due to ill health.
Dorothy was raised in Immanuel Reformed Church and was currently a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was also a past member of P.E.O. She enjoyed collecting antiques, traveling and golfing.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Wilmer; two sons: Joel and his wife, Kathy, of Story City, and Mick and his wife, Nancy, of Belmond; seven grandchildren: Holly and her husband, Tony, Jeff, Robyn, Stephanie, Sara, Chris, and Abby; two sisters, Imogene Hinman and her husband, George, of Belmond, and Geraldine Halfpap of Des Moines; a brother, Alvin Halfpap and his wife, Mary, of Boone; and numerous other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.
ALICE ASKILDSON
LAKE MILLS - Alice Askildson, 84, died Saturday (Jan. 19, 2002) at Lake Mills Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Gary Marzolf officiating. Burial will take place at the Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, (641) 592-0221.
GENEVA M. HENDRIKSON
MASON CITY - Geneva M. Hendrikson, 69, of 1225 N. Virginia, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. James M. Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Geneva M. Hendrikson Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
ROBERT R. REINHARDT
WAVERLY - Robert R. Reinhardt, 71, of Waverly and formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2002) at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Waverly, with Pastor Tony Nester officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by the Amvets Post No. 79 will be in Harlington Cemetery, Waverly.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, 218 Second St. S.E., Waverly.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Robert was born on May 1, 1930, in Waverly, the son of Clarence and Bert (Flege) Reinhardt. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church and attended school in Waverly. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1948 and then worked with his father at Waverly Produce.
In August of 1951, Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He served on the front lines in Korea until his discharge in April of 1953.
He was united in marriage to Marjorie M. Juhl in Waverly on Dec. 26, 1951. He and Marjorie made their home in Waterloo, where Robert worked for the Waterloo Corrugated Box Company. In 1955, he and Marjorie purchased a restaurant in Mason City with his parents, and they owned and operated that business for the next year. Bob then worked for a time for Railway Express, a delivery service in Mason City, before going to work for the Ulen Polish Company, manufacturing glass and chrome polishes. He then became the warehouse manager for the Chemco Company in Mason City.
On Sept. 3, 1969, Bob suffered an accidental blow to the head with a golf putter which disabled him. He was hospitalized for almost a year in several hospitals, and in 1970 he and his family moved to Waverly, where they have since lived.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the Amvets Post No. 79, both in Waverly. He loved golf, bowling and just life in general. His greatest times were those spent with his family. Bob's tremendous sense of humor will be missed.
Robert is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Waverly; his children, Becky Nelson and her husband, Larry, of Newton, Mark Reinhardt and his wife, Lisa, of Waverly, and Mike Reinhardt of Fort Worth, Texas; his six grandchildren, Scott and Laura Nelson, Jacob and Katie Reinhardt, Taylor and Tanner Reinhardt; his mother, Bert Reinhardt of Waverly; his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Marilyn Reinhardt of Waverly; and his two sisters, Shirley Blackwell of Buena Park, Calif., and Connie Bishop and her husband, David, of Newbury Park, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, and one brother-in-law, Ed Blackwell.
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, (319) 352-1187.
