Globe Gazette Obituaries
PUBLISHED THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 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.
ERNEST W. MAXSON
MASON CITY - Ernest W. Maxson, 81, of 127 27th St. S.W., died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
RAY E. TUCKER
HAMPTON - Ray E. Tucker, 91, of Hampton, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Hampton Gospel Hall in Hampton, with Robert Orr officiating. Burial will be in Harlan Cemetery in rural Dumont.
Visitation will be one hour before services at the Hampton Gospel Hall.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements. (641) 456-3232.
MARY THRESE SALZ
ST. JOSEPH - Mary Threse Salz, 79, formerly of St. Joseph, died Sunday (June 2, 2002) at the St. John's Lutheran Home in Billings, Mont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in rural Bode. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in St. Joseph Bode.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a 3 p.m. rosary and 7 p.m. prayer service.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
KEVIN REITER
ROCKFORD - Kevin Reiter, 27, of Clive, formerly of Rockford, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) in Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.
ADA LILLIAN PAYNE
LABETTE, Kan. - Ada Lillian Payme, 81, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Mo.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Labette Baptist Church in Labette City, Kan., with the Rev. Tom Heflin officiating. Burial will be in the Labette City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Murdock Funeral Home in Oswego, Kan., with the family present from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the building fund at Labette Baptist Church in Labette City, Kan.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the building fund at Labette Baptist Church in Labette City, Kan.
Murdock Funeral Home of Oswego is in charge of arrangements.
FRANCIS MORRIS
BELMOND - Francis "Skeeter" Morris, 87, of Belmond, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at the Belmond Medical Center-Hospice Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street S.E. in Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
BREE ELLEN-JEAN ROSENBERG
ST. ANSGAR - Bree Ellen-Jean Rosenberg, 2-day-old infant daughter of Joseph and Stacey (Bohlen) Rosenberg, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Bree was born on June 3, 2002, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Private graveside services will be held on Friday at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Rock Township, Mitchell County, with the Rev. Rose Marie Nack officiating.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 South School St. in St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her parents, Joseph and Stacy (Bohlen) Rosenberg of St. Ansgar; brother, Remy Rosenberg at home; maternal grandparents, Patricia Hesseltine of Spirit Lake, and Randall Bohlen of Charles City; paternal grandparents, Richard and Betty Rosenberg of St. Ansgar; great-grandparents, Phyllis Norby of St. Ansgar, Sylvan and Virginia Faas of Mona, and Evelyn Spivey of Rockford.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.
ELSE O. DANNEN
MASON CITY - Else O. Dannen, age 86, of Mason City died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Swaledale United Methodist Church in Swaledale, with the Rev. Bruce O. Wittern officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Else O. Dannen Memorial Fund.
Else O. Dannen was born on May 10, 1916, at Latimer, the son of Otto and Mattie (Abbas) Dannen. He attended Latimer Schools.
He was united in marriage to Irene V. Muhlenbruch on Sept. 16, 1941, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They farmed in the Swaledale/Clear Lake/Sheffield area until 1960.
They moved to Swaledale where he was self-employed cornshelling and trucking. He was also a custodian in the Rockwell-Swaledale School district for 20 years.
Else was baptized at the Zion Reformed Church and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Swaledale.
Else enjoyed playing cards, music, dancing and golfing. He was a city council member, member of the fire department, member of SAMS Club (Swaledale Area Mens Club) and played an active role in his church.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including, daughters, Sharon Burkhart and husband, Carl, of Perry, and Linda Schulz and husband, Paul, of Hampton; sons, Vern Dannen and wife, Janelle, of Plymouth, Ron Dannen and wife, Leilani, of Mason City, Duane "Pete" Dannen and wife, Marge, of Mason City; 15 grandchildren, Doug Bonjour, Curt Bonjour, David Schulz, Joni Kew, Nicholas Schulz, Dallas Schulz, Amy Stoeffler, Kari Pate, Aaron Dannen, Ryan Dannen, Kiley Dannen, Echo Cash, Dara Dannen, Kaci Jo Dannen, Jorden Dannen; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Viola Jaspersen and husband, Harold, of Thornton; a special friend, Renelda Petersen, of Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene, in 1999; two sisters, Marie Proctor and Florence Huntbatch; and one brother, Engle Dannen.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
MITCHELL KNIGHT HUFF
MASON CITY - Mitchell Knight Huff, infant son of Fred Huff and Lori Minert of Mason City, died Monday (June 3, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Clifford O. Close of First Assembly of God officiating.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Mitchell Huff Memorial Fund.
Mitchell was born June 2, 2002, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Mitchell is survived by his parents, Lori Minert and Fred Huff of Mason City; three sisters, Brittlyn, Skylee and Rainna Minert; maternal grandparents, Bonnie and Richard Ackerman of Mason City, Charles Austin of Tampa, Texas; paternal grandparents, Duane and Audrey Huff of Mason City; maternal great grandmother, Ruby Austin of Mason City; paternal great-grandfather, Viva Dyer of Mason City; aunts and uncles, Kim and John Jamison, Ranae and Robert Scarpatti, Cliff and Norma Huff, Ed and Wyleen Huff, and B'Ann Huff.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Sonny Austin, Raymond and Elsie Clipping; paternal great grandmother, Beatrice Dyer; and one aunt, Ginger Huff.
Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 423-8676.
ARTHUR J. ALTICK
OSAGE - Arthur J. Altick, 74, of Osage, died Tuesday (June 4, 2002) at the Faith Home in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Karen Nichols Dungan officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St. in Osage, and will continue one hour before services on Friday at the church.
Arthur Johnson Altick was born May 26, 1928, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Arthur T. and Dell (Johnson) Altick. When he was 2 years old his family moved to Osage. Art was raised in Osage and attended Osage schools, graduating from Osage High School in 1946. He also attended Upper Iowa University and Iowa State University.
Art married Audrey McKee of Riceville on April 1, 1950, in Minneapolis. They made their home on a farm south of Osage, where they lived, raised their three children and farmed until Art's retirement. They then moved to a home on the River Road, west of Osage.
After the loss of his first wife, Audrey, Art married a long-time school friend, Jeannine Horn, and they established a home together in Osage.
Art was a life-long member of the Osage First United Methodist Church. He served many years on the board of directors of the Osage Farmers National Bank.
Art loved the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and camping. During his farming years he raised purebred Angus cattle.
After his retirement, he was happiest traveling the country in their motor home. He was a loving father and grandfather, and a good loyal friend. He was caring and kind and helped many in his quiet way.
He was preceded in death by first wife, Audrey, in 1997; his parents; and grandparents; and a brother-in-law, Stan Krones.
Art is survived by his wife, Jeannine, of Osage; three children, a daughter Diane Muller of Iowa City; two sons, Dennis Altick and his wife, Mary, of Osage, and David Altick and his wife, Denette, of Osage; six grandchildren, Laura Muller and Zachary Muller, Katie Altick and Matt Altick, Heather Altick and Hilary Altick; a brother-in-law, Verle "Bud" McKee and his wife, Uva, of Osage; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Krones of Osage; also two stepchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild;and a brother-in-law; plus several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.
LYDIA LUKER
MASON CITY -Lydia Luker, 83, of 154 N. Crescent Drive, died Tuesday (June 4, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., with the Rev. Daird Korth officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Lydia was born July 9, 1918, in Maywood, Ill., the daughter of Christ J. and Katherine E. (Groh) Heimbuch. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on Aug. 25, 1918, and confirmed on April 9, 1933.
She moved to Mason City with her parents in 1924. They joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where Lydia had been a member ever since. She taught Sunday school for 46 years, was an active member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and the Miriam Circle, served on the church council and the social concerns committee, and was the church historian.
Lydia was also a member of the Home Improvement Club since 1948 and of the Clear Lake Garden Club for many years. Lydia was a political activist and worked at many elections. She also volunteered for the American Cancer and Diabetes societies.
With all of her many interests, Lydia's greatest pride and joy was raising her family and enjoying all their many activities.
Lydia is survived by her husband, Gilbert, of Mason City; one son, Rohn Luker and his wife, Georgia, of Mason City; three daughters and their spouses, Marian and Charles Edelen, of Ham Lake, Minn., Jayne and John Cambronne, of Finlayson, Minn., and Katherine and James Bart, of Watertown, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frieda Udelhofen and Rosie Ficken and her husband, Edwin, all of Mason City; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, two nieces and one nephew.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372
Globe Gazette Obituaries
PUBLISHED FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 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.
FLORENCE SCHROEDER
SHEFFIELD - Florence Schroeder, 92, of Sheffield, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at the Sheffield Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield, (641) 892-4241.
IRVIN MARTINUS SORENSEN
NORTHWOOD - Irvin Martinus Sorensen, 81, of Northwood, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) in a motorcycle accident west of Northwood.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Spencer Thury of Riverside Friends Church in Mason City officiating. Interment will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.
Memorials may be given to the Irvin M. Sorensen Memorial Fund.
Irvin was born July 21, 1920, the son of Chris and Petra (Bach) Sorensen, at their home in Clear Lake. When Irvin was a small child, the family moved to a farm south of Clear Lake. He received his education in country schools, starting south of Clear Lake.
Later the family moved to a farm northwest of Mason City, in Lime Creek Township. Irvin graduated from the 8th grade at Lime Creek No. 4 in 1934.
Irvin made a scooter in 1937. He traded this for his first motorcycle - a single cylinder Harley Davidson - the first of many he has owned. He had won several trophies racing motorcycles.
Irvin served in the U.S. Navy from February 1945 to August 1946 on an Amphibious Cargo Ship, the U.S.S. Truesdale in the South Pacific area.
When he returned home, he farmed with his father north of Clear Lake. They moved to a farm northwest of Northwood, in March 1947, where he had since resided.
Irvin is survived by two brothers, Thorvald Sorensen, of Plymouth, and Hans Sorensen and his wife, Beth, of Menomonee Falls, Wis.; three sisters, Edith Skene, of Ventura, Helen Bergman, of Britt, and Frances Miller, of Ventura; a sister-in-law, Alta Sorensen, of Rockford; and also many nieces and nephews.
Irvin was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Olga Smeby, in 1966; a brother, Verner Sorensen, in 2001; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and a nephew, Chris A. Sorensen, in 1974.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
JOHN F. BRUNSEN
BRITT - John F. Brunsen, 85, of Britt, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at his home.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden, with the Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and one hour before services at the church on Monday.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 926-5756.
FRED LURSEN
IOWA FALLS - Fred "Bob" Lursen, 75, of Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Iowa Falls United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. (641) 456-3232.
ALIDA (MRS. WALTER) BRADLEY
ALGONA - Alida Bradley, 89, of Algona, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.
Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Algona, with the Rev. Steve Brodersen officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 5 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
KATHERINE C. ISAACS
OSAGE - Katherine C. Isaacs, 86, of Osage, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706.
DARLENE O. SWARTZROCK
CHARLES CITY - Darlene O. Swartzrock, 75, of 2192 Old Highway Road, Charles City, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, 703 Milwaukee St., Charles City, with the Rev. Steven Brudnak officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and continue one hour before services at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or to Calvary Baptist Church.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211.
LYLE EDWARD RICK
WEST BEND - Lyle Edward Rick, 84, of West Bend, died April 10, 2002, at the West Bend Nursing Home.
His funeral was held on Saturday, April 13, 2002, at the Apostolic Christian Church at West Bend. Burial was in Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
Lyle Edward Rick was born June 9, 1917, in Hampton, the son of Ernest and Catherine (Jenzen) Rick. He was raised and received his education in Hampton.
On July 26, 1969, he was united in marriage with Irene Anliker in West Bend. After their marriage the couple lived eight years in Alexandria, Minn., returning to West Bend in 1977. They lived in West Bend the rest of their married lives with the exception of four years inWhittemore.
Lyle was a carpet layer for Roupe Furniture in West Bend and also a self employed carpenter. Lyle was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Irene, of West Bend; a son, Jim and his wife, Sharon Neighbors, of Ruthven; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mrs. Rick) Coltvet, of Omaha, Neb., and Jeff Neighbors, of Chicago, Ill.; a great-grandchild, Cassidy Coltvet; along with a sister, Evelyn Carroll, of Mason City; a brother, Lewis and his wife, Mary Rick, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Ruth Rick (Everett) and family; and a niece, Alice Scharlou and her husband, Lynn, and family.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett; and his first wife, Dorothy.
Harris Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements.
KEVIN REITER
ROCKFORD - Kevin Reiter, 28, of 800 13th St., West Des Moines, formerly of Rockford, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) in Des Moines from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
His funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Saturday at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Kevin Reiter Memorial Fund.
Kevin was born Jan. 1, 1974, the son of Merlyn and Ramona (Jackson) Reiter, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. He graduated from the R-R-MR in the Class of 1992 and went on to Hawkeye Community College to study turf management.
In October 1998 he moved to Des Moines and began working for the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. One of the highlights of Kevin's career was working to prepare the course for the 1999 Senior Open.
Kevin loved the game of golf and enjoyed every minute working on the course. He often spoke of nature's beauty in the birds singing and the animals busy at work, especially the swans.
Kevin had many passions in his life including trout fishing, traveling (especially flying), watching sports, attending Iowa Hawkeye Football games, going to the health club and watching NASCAR.
He looked forward to the time he was able to spend with his friends, favorite English Bulldog "Lucy," and his two very special nieces. Kevin's pride and joy was his 1966 Ford Mustang that he refurbished.
Those thankful for having shared in Kevin's life include his parents, Merlyn and Ramona Reiter; one sister, Shelley and her husband, Michael Brunner, of Hiawatha; grandparents, Eno and Isabelle Reiter, of Charles City; two nieces, Kaylyn and Hannah Brunner, of Hiawatha; aunts and uncles, LeRoy and Virginia Kuhlers, of Bancroft, Sheryl Jackson, of Mason City, Melvin and Ann Reiter, of Charles City, Jerry and Maxine Watkins, of Charles City, Alvin Reiter, of Marble Rock, and Marlys Reiter of Hampton; and many cousins and extended family.
Mr. Reiter was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Helen Jackson; one uncle, Daryl Jackson; and one cousin, Melvin Reiter Jr.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.
MARIETTA R. MCGUIRE
BANCROFT - Marietta R. McGuire, 87, of Bancroft, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at Cannon Falls Community Hospital in Cannon Falls, Minn.
Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Bancroft, with the Rev. Paul Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 885-2521.
LAWRENCE ARRETT
NORTHWOOD - Lawrence Arrett, 82, of Northwood, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N. in Northwood, with the Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Burial will take place at the State Line Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S. in Northwood.
Lawrence was born March 29, 1920, in Freeborn County, Minn., to William and Ethel (Cunningham) Arrett. He attended rural schools in Freeborn County.
He was united in marriage to Evalyn Barber on Nov. 1, 1940. They farmed in Minnesota and Iowa. He worked briefly at Wilson Packing Plant in Albert Lea, Minn.
He was a member of the Northwood United Methodist Church and Eagles Club in Minnesota.
He loved farm life, enjoyed horses, attending fairs, traveling, fishing and camping. He was a caring, devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He never met a stranger, they all were friends. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; two infant brothers; grandson, Todd Hove; and four brothers-in-law.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Evalyn, of Northwood; son, Robert and wife, Jean, of Northwood; daughter, Karen Hove and husband, Chuck, of Northwood; son, Donald and wife, Debby, of Gordonsville; daughter, Lois Patterson and husband, Richard, of Northwood; son, James, of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Mark Hove, Teresa Stehn, Sandy Arrett, Mary Branstad, Darci Sanderson, Kim Soost, Julie Chrs, Robyn Wilder, Valerie Patterson, Michael Arrett, Lisa Arrett; stepgrandson, Chad Patrick; great-grandchildren, Matthew Sandberg, Nicholas Hove, Danielle Taylor, Joshua Walker, MichaelWalker, Jamee Hove, Rachel Taylor, Derek Sanderson, Nathan Wilder, A.J. Branstad and Spril Soost; stepgranddaughters, Brianna Sanderson and Nicole Sanderson; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Jonah and Caleb Patrick; sisters, Jurene Johnson, Marjorie Barber, Mae Reichow, Kathy Olson, Lib Maternowski, and Marlene Brown; and one brother, Jerry Arrett.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 324-1121.
LA VERA M. DIERCKS
MASON CITY - La Vera M. Diercks, 97, passed away Oct. 29, 2001, at Yuma Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 12, 1904, in Portland, Iowa, to Lydia and John Stark. Mrs. Diercks graduated from Mason City High School and then worked in Ames as a drafter.
She married John A. Diercks of Mason City on Oct. 7, 1923, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, and they resided in Clear Lake and Mason City. Their son, Jack, was born in 1925.
While in Mason City, they were members of the Wesley Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Diercks retired to Green Valley, Ariz., and later moved to Yuma, Ariz., to live with their son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Norma Diercks.
Mrs. Diercks was a gifted homemaker and an award-winning golfer and seamstress. She also enjoyed bridge, dancing and reading.
During her life, she volunteered often with a variety of groups including the Farm Bureau in Cerro Gordo County, and the White Elephant consignment charity in Green Valley, Ariz.
Her family and friends remember her dearly as someone who always wanted to make others happy.
Mrs. Diercks was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Diercks; and her son, Jack J. Diercks.
Mrs. Diercks is survived by granddaughters, Janet Diercks and Dorathea Harlowe; grandson, John A Diercks II; stepgranddaughters, Gail Pedelty and Denise Kopp; and daughter-in-law, Norma Diercks. Survivors also include great-grandchildren, Erika Olson, Jon Olson, John A. Diercks III, Joshua Diercks, Steven Kopp and Thomas Kopp.
A private memorial inurnment service will be held on Saturday. Mrs. Diercks' final resting place will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Red Cross.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory (641) 423-0924.
ERNEST W. MAXSON
MASON CITY - Ernest W. Maxson, 81, of 127 27th St. S.W., died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at home.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., with the Rev. Sarah Rohret Odoom officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour before services on Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Ernest W. Maxson Memorial Fund.
Ernie was born April 26, 1921, in Mason City, the son of Ernest V. and Nellie A. (Tallmon) Maxson. He graduated from Mason City High School. Ernie served in the U.S. Army during WW II with the 133rd infantry, 2nd battalion.
He married Donna M. Carson on Oct. 15, 1941, in Bethany, Mo. Ernie worked for the city of Mason City for 21 years, retiring in April 1983.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, former trustee of the church and a member of the D.A.V.
Ernie is survived by his wife, Donna, of Mason City; two daughters, Kathy Hackbart and her husband, Ken, of Mason City and Judy Curley and her husband, Russell, of Hamilton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Nikki Matz, Mike Matz, and Martha Curley; one great-grandchild, Codie Matz; two sisters, Hilda Benton, of Festus, Mo., and Edythe C. Price, of Costa Mesa, Calif.; and one brother, Roland Maxson and his wife, Lorraine, of La Habra, Calif.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Walter, Lyle and Virgil; and a son, Michael.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
FRANCIS L. 'SKEETER' MORRIS
BELMOND - Francis L. "Skeeter" Morris, 87, of Belmond, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) at the Belmond Medical Center Hospice Unit.
His funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 3rd Ave. N.E., in Belmond, with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st St. S.E., and also one hour before the services on Saturday at the church.
Francis Luick Morris was born in Wright County on Aug. 2, 1914, the son of David and Mabel (Keeling) Morris. He attended country school south of Belmond and graduated from Belmond High School in 1932.
He was united in marriage to Viola Soma on Sept. 14, 1938, at her parents' home near Kanawha. They were married for 62 years until Viola's death in June 2000.
Francis started his lifelong farming career at an early age and later bought the farm. He and his wife continued to farm until his retirement in 1984, when he and Viola moved into Belmond.
In 1999, they moved to the Leinbach Retirement Center in Belmond.
In addition to farming, Skeeter had worked for many years at the Belmond Sales Pavillion and for Mack's Feeder Supply for several years in the later 1960s and early 1970s.
Francis spent time fishing in area lakes and also took many fishing trips to northern Minnesota. He enjoyed hunting for many years, and had raised greyhounds and Shetland ponies. Another favorite pastime was pitching horseshoes. In later years he spent time working jigsaw puzzles.
He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, where he had been an usher for more than 50 years, including ushering for funerals for the last 20 years.
Those grateful for sharing in his life include his three children, son, Richard Morris and his wife, Sherry, of Belmond, a daughter, Eileen Pross and her husband, Craig, of Mason City, and son, Dwight Morris and his wife, DeLores, of Belmond; eight grandchildren, Robert and Jennifer Morris, of Des Moines, Sonya and her husband, Daniel Nisley, of Gilman, Laurie and her husband, Mark Galloway, of Eagan, Minn., Leanne and her husband, Jon Alexandres, of Mason City, Joelyn and her husband, Michael Kelly, of Eagan, Minn., Ryan and his wife, Angella Pross, of Mason City, Cory and his wife, Linda Morris, of Iowa City and Daniel Morris, of Belmond; also 12 great-grandchildren Taylor, Lauren, and Logan Morris, Kyle, Jason, and Kayla Nisley, Meghan and Ben Galloway, Zach and Eric Alexandres, and Michael and Alyson Kelly. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, LaVonne Morris, of Albert Lea, Minn.; and nephews, Derl Morris, of Belmond, David Morris, of Edmond, Okla., and Don Morris, of Albert Lea, Minn.; and a niece, Karen Hunt, of Albert Lea, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola; his parents; a special uncle, Rob Morris; two brothers, Glenn and Dwaine; and two grandsons, Chad and Jon Morris.
Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474.
KATHERYN M. SCHMUECKER
MARION - Katheryn M. Schmuecker, 71, of 1990 28th Ave., died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at her home, following a lengthy illness.
Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with the Rev. Scott Boone officiating. A graveside committal service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watkins.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion with a rosary service at 7 p.m. and a wake service at 7:30 p.m.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin; her children, Michael Lybarger and wife, Anji, of Hanover, Pa., Kenneth Lybarger and wife, Debbie, of Palm Harbor, Fla., James Lybarger and wife, Maria, of Los Angeles, Rose Angell and husband, Merrill, of New Port Richey, Fla., Michael J. Schmuecker and wife, Susanne, of Watkins, Michelle Koopman and husband, Duane, of Newhall and Mark J. Schmuecker, of Marion; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are her sister, Lorraine Klaes and husband, Ray, of Osage; her sisters-in-law, Katherine Byrd and husband, Ivan, of Cedar Rapids, Colleen Callan, of Cedar Rapids and Virginia Becker and husband, Donald, of Van Horne; her brothers-in-law, James A. Schmuecker, of Vinton and Ed Schmuecker and wife, Sally, of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Richard; and two sisters, Mary and Elizabeth.
Katheryn was born April 11, 1931, the daughter of Harold and Erna (Rogers) Schultheis, in Mason City.
In May 1949, Katheryn married Richard Lybarger. He died in August 1970. She then married Melvin Schmuecker on Oct. 7, 1978, at St. Pius Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.
Katheryn worked as a secretary at Iowa Electric before retiring in 1990.
Katheryn enjoyed traveling with Melvin, photography and being with friends, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial's may be made to Mercy Hospice in memory of Katheryn.
Murdock Funeral Home, (319) 377-1553
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PUBLISHED SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2002.
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FLORENCE SCHROEDER
SHEFFIELD - Florence Schroeder, 92, of Sheffield, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at the Sheffield Care Center.
Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield, with the Rev. Remigio Panlaqui officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield, (641) 892-4241.
THEODORE WOOD
HAMPTON - Theodore Wood, 66, of Hampton, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at home.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, with the Rev. Dick Parker officiating.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements, (641) 456-3232.
ALBERT M. WALLSKOG
MASON CITY - Albert M. Wallskog, 83, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Finger officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Albert M. Wallskog Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
JOHN F. BRUNSEN
CRYSTAL LAKE - John F. Brunsen, 85, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at his home near Crystal Lake.
His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden, with the Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating. Interment will be in Bingham Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and one hour before services on Monday at the church.
John Friedrich Brunsen, the son of August and Hannah (Bruns) Brunsen, was born July 3, 1916, on a farm south of Woden in Orthel Township. He was baptized in the Christian Faith and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden. He attended Bingham No. 1 country school and Woden Independent.
In 1928, when John was 12 years old, he played French horn with the Woden Community Band. He finished the eighth grade in 1930 and worked for several farmers in the Woden area and later with his father, August.
On Sept. 1, 1940, he married Frances Helena Hilka Pannkuk at St. John's Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Bingham and Crystal Townships until retiring in 1981. John also did a lot of custom work, including corn shelling for area farmers and snow removal for the town of Woden.
For many years, John and Frances spent their winters in the south, mainly in Arizona. John enjoyed his family, fishing and gardening.
John was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he served in many capacities. Over the years, he was active in many organizations. He was a 4-H Leader, a country school director, chairman of Bingham Township School when the school closed and merged with Crystal Lake and was on the Woden Elevator board for 18 years.
He is survived by his wife, Frances, of Crystal Lake; three sons, Verne Brunsen and his wife, Sandra, of Garner, Daryl Brunsen and his wife, Karen, of Crystal Lake, and Lynn Brunsen and his special friend, Sharon, of West Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herb Brunsen, of Bentonville, Ark. and August Brunsen Jr. and his wife, Mary Ann, of Bloomington, Minn.; four sisters, Ann Kindl, of Iowa City, Burdella Purdy of Indianola, Bertha Leerar, of Britt, and Betty Sherman and her husband, Marvin, of Wilton; two sisters-in-law, Rosie Brunsen, of Britt and Mary Becker, of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Fritz and Henry Brunsen.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 926-5756.
THELMA V. (WIEBKE) KLEINSCHMIDT
NASHUA - Thelma V. (Wiebke) Kleinschmidt, formerly of Greene and Nashua, died at 11:48 p.m. on Thursday (June 6, 2002) at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church/Western Douglas in rural Plainfield, with Pastor Kim Thacker officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. at Chenoweth & Sons Funeral Home in Nashua.
Thelma Violet (Wiebke) Kleinschmidt was born March 22, 1932, in Butler County, rural Clarksville. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Clara (Spier) Wiebke. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Clarksville on May 1, 1932, and later confirmed there. Thelma graduated from the Plainfield High School in 1950 and worked for Lutheran Mutual Insurance Co. in Waverly.
She was united in marriage to Norman K. Kleinschmidt at St. John's Lutheran Church in Clarksville on Dec. 28, 1952. To this union three children were born. Norman and Thelma made their home and farmed east of Greene for 37 years.
They moved to an acreage east of Nashua in 1989. Norman died Nov. 30, 1994. In February 1995, Thelma moved to Heritage Care Center in Mason City because of health reasons.
Thelma loved working on the farm next to her husband. She excelled in cooking, loved to garden, and loved spending time with her family. Her faith in God and the love of her family and friends kept her going.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Kleinschmidt; and her parents, Paul and Clara Wiebke.
Thelma is survived by her daughter and husband, Christa Ann and Ronald Guthrie, of Mason City; two sons and their wives, Robert and Vicki Kleinschmidt, of Holmen, Wis., and Richard and April Kleinschmidt, of Nashua; her sister and husband, Eileen Jo and Lloyd Korte, of Cedar Falls; two sisters-in-law, Norma Noel and Gladys Beninga, of Greene; and seven grandchildren, Christopher and Justin Witter, Kelly, Amy, and Kyle Kleinschmidt, and Seth and Alex Kleinschmidt; and many relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family or St. John's Lutheran Church/Western Douglas in memory of Thelma V. Kleinschmidt.
Chenoweth & Son Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.
KATHERINE C. 'KAY' ISAACS
OSAGE - Katherine C. "Kay" Isaacs, 86, of Osage, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Katherine was born April 26, 1916, in Staples, Minn., the daughter of Ralph and Minnie (Koch) Isaacs. She attended Osage Schools. She worked as an egg candler at Cedar Valley Produce in Osage for many years, and later she worked at the Farmers Produce in Osage until retirement.
Kay was a resident of Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center for the past several years.
She loved fishing, archery, children, eating at Hardees and visiting with people.
Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St. in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
She is survived by many cousins; and special friends, Kenneth Counsell, of Osage, and Mary Schallock, of Osage
She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepfather, Ted Frank.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage (641) 732-3706.
KEVIN REITER
ROCKFORD - Kevin Reiter, 28, of 800 13th St., West Des Moines, formerly of Rockford, died Wednesday (June 5, 2002) in Des Moines from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church, Rockford. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Visitation was held on Friday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, Rockford. Visitation will continue one hour before services today at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Kevin Reiter Memorial Fund.
Kevin was born May 28, 1974, the son of Merlyn and Ramona (Jackson) Reiter, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City. He graduated from R-R-MR in the class of 1992 and went on to Hawkeye Community College to study turf management.
He was the golf course superintendent at Sunny Brae Golf Course in Osage, and then at Rockford Golf and Country Club. Then Kevin became the second assistant at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club.
In October 1998 he moved to Des Moines and began working for the Des Moines Golf and Country Club as first assistant superintendent of the north course. One of Kevin's career highlights was working to prepare the course for the 1999 Senior Open. Kevin loved the game of golf and enjoyed every minute working on the course. He often spoke of nature's beauty in the birds singing and the animals busy at work, especially the swans.
Kevin had many passions in his life including trout fishing, traveling (especially flying), watching sports, attending Iowa Hawkeye football games, going to the health club, and watching NASCAR.
He looked forward to the time he was able to spend with his friends, favorite English Bulldog "Lucy," and his two very special nieces. Kevin's pride and joy was his 1966 Ford Mustang he refurbished.
Those thankful for having shared in Kevin's life include his parents, Merlyn and Ramona Reiter; one sister, Shelley and her husband, Michael Brunner, of Hiawatha; grandparents, Eno and Isabelle Reiter, of Charles City; two nieces, Kaylyn and Hannah Brunner, of Hiawatha; aunts and uncles, LeRoy and Virginia Kuhlers, of Bancroft, Sheryl Jackson, of Mason City, Melvin and Ann Reiter, of Charles City, Jerry and Maxine Watkins, of Charles City, Alvin Reiter, of Marble Rock, Marlys Reiter of Hampton,; and many cousins and extended family.
Mr. Reiter was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Helen Jackson; one uncle, Daryl Jackson; and one cousin, Melvin Reiter Jr.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311
Globe Gazette Obituaries
PUBLISHED SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 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.
WALLACE E. PALMER
GRUNDY CENTER - Wallace E. Palmer, 63, of Grundy Center, died Friday (June 7, 2002) at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo of natural causes.
Family and friends will gather for a time of remembrance from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at the home of his sister, Donna and Dick Firgard, 6718 Watters Road in Hudson, Iowa. Burial will be at a later date at Ballston Spa Cemetery in Ballston Spa, New York.
A memorial fund has been established.
Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center is in charge of local arrangements, (319) 824-3319.
MAXINE DORR
BELMOND - Maxine Dorr, 78, of Belmond, died Saturday (June 8, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, (641) 444-4474.
ROBERT N. HOLMAN
CLEAR LAKE - Robert N. Holman, 64, of 1909 Main Ave., Clear Lake, died Saturday (June 8, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.
KATHRYN E. HAYES
CHARLES CITY - Kathryn Elizabeth Lindaman Hayes, 93, of 100 Hulin St., died Saturday (June 8, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.
ALBERT M. WALLSKOG
MASON CITY - Albert M. Wallskog, 83, of 302 Second St. N.E., formerly of 912 39th St. S.W., Rochester, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Finger officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Mason City Memorial Association.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania.
Memorials may be given to the Albert M. Wallskog Memorial Fund.
Albert was born March 11, 1919, in Mason City, the son of Axel T. and Tekla (Mogren) Wallskog. He attended school in Mason City. Albert married Elaine Cottrell Aug. 4, 1938, in Owatonna, Minn.
He served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He later worked in the dairy-creamery business, then owned and operated Wallskog Resort, St. Olaf Lake, near New Richland, Minn.
Albert was a life member of the American Legion and enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine C. Wallskog, of Stewartville, Minn.; son, Michael Wallskog and wife, Barbara, of Rochester, Minn.; daughter, Louise Wallskog, of Rochester, Minn.; sister, Ethel Gage and husband, Howard, of Mason City; and five grandchildren, Kerri, Wendy, Amber, Brandon and Dylan.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Hazel Brown; and brother, Lansing Wallskog.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
FLORENCE SCHROEDER
SHEFFIELD - Florence Schroeder, 92, of Sheffield, died Thursday (June 6, 2002) at the Sheffield Care Center, where she had lived.
Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, at First United Methodist Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Remigio Panlaqui presiding. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home, 203 Maple St., Sheffield.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.
Florence Schroeder was born March 29, 1910, in rural Latimer, the daughter of Sebo and Johanna (Halfwassen) Dannen. She attended country school near Chapin and worked at home.
On July 3, 1928, Florence was united in marriage with Carl Diedrich Schroeder. They farmed near Chapin and eventually moved into Sheffield, where she has lived since. For many years she did book work for her sons who had milk routes in the area.
Florence was a member of First United Methodist Church and the church women' s groups as well as the Senior Citizen's club. She enjoyed quilting and made quilts for each member of her family. She also loved to crochet and bake. The time spent with her family was very special to her and she treasured their visits.
Left to cherish her memory are her six children, Lawrence (Millie) Schroeder, of Sheffield, Delbert (Priscilla) Schroeder, of Marion, Ruby (Robert) Nissen, of Iowa City, Rebecca (Larry) Tull, of Sheffield, Ruth (Stacy) Redmond, of Mason City, and Edward (Laura) Schroeder, of Hampton; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Marguerite Dannen, of Hampton.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl, in 1974; grandson, Robert Framness; brother, Else Dannen; and brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Effie Dannen.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf-Grarup Funeral Home, (641) 892-4241.
VIVIAN E. WALLS
CLEAR LAKE - Vivian E. Walls, 93, formerly of Clear Lake, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Fred Lewis of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour before the service on Monday.
Memorials may be directed to the Vivian E. Walls Memorial Fund.
Vivian was born Aug.19, 1908, the daughter of Frank Elisha Daker and Nina Abigal (Parker) Daker in Clear Lake. Vivian attended Lake No. 1 rural school and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1926. After receiving her normal teaching certificate she taught at Lake No. 1 for two and one half years.
Vivian married Russell Walls on Dec. 24, 1927, in Mason City, and they lived on the family farm until moving to Clear Lake in 1968.
Vivian was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rural Lakettes, Sorosis Club, and a church circle.
She enjoyed reading, handwork, knitting, crafts and loved to cook.
Vivian is survived by three sisters-in-law, Lois and her husband, Russell Fulghum, of Clear Lake, Marjorie Walls, of Clear Lake, and Pauline Walls, of Oklahoma; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell, on April 4, 1986; and two sons, Robert and Duane Walls.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193
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PUBLISHED Monday, June 10, 2002.
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BERNARD CLARK
MASON CITY - Bernard Clark, 69, of 1507 Eighth St. S.W., died Sunday (June 9, 2002) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
KATHRYN E. HAYES
CHARLES CITY - Kathryn Elizabeth Lindaman Hayes, 93, of 100 Hulin St., Charles City, died Saturday (June 8, 2002) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main Street, Charles City, with Mother Kate Campbell officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to North Iowa Mercy Dialysis Center Charles City or the Floyd County Veterans Memorial Association. Arrangements by Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Penn., Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
MEGAN L. VERHELST
FORT DODGE - Megan L. VerHelst, 16, of Fort Dodge, died Friday (June 7, 2002) at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, First Ave. N. and 10th St., Fort Dodge, with the Rev. Gordon Watson officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home, 307 S. 12th St., Fort Dodge.
Survivors include her mother, Christine VerHelst and step-father, Craig Anderson, of Fort Dodge; her father, Don VerHelst and step-mother, Monica, of Mason City; brother, Alex, of Fort Dodge; sisters, Margie, of Des Moines, and Megan Elizabeth, of Mason City; grandparents, Mae Greene, of Mason City, Gerald VerHelst and Peggy, of Warsaw, Mo., Carol VerHelst and Roger, of Nora Springs, Donald and Rosemary Anderson, of Mason City, Rowland and Virginia "Copas" Baxton; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Greene.
Megan Lynn VerHelst was born on July 14, 1985, in Mason City. She attended Madison Elementary School in Mason City. In 1992, she moved with her family to Fort Dodge. Megan had recently finished the eleventh grade at Fort Dodge Senior High School.
When Megan was not working at the Village Inn as a hostess, she spent most of her free time with her best friends, Callista, Becka, Erin, Torrey, and her boyfriend Tony. She enjoyed being outdoors, horseback riding, rock collecting, and campfires. She loved playing Nintendo with her brother, Alex, writing poetry and collecting unicorns. Megan was an avid animal lover who would care for any animal whether it needed her help or not.
She was a member of the French Club, Debate Team, and Symphonic Band, where she played the trumpet. She was also a member of the color guard in the marching band. Megan will be forever remembered and greatly missed by her family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be left to the discretion of the family.
Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home, (515) 576-3156.
ORTWIN HOLLATZ
OSAGE - Ortwin Hollatz, 92, of Osage, died Sunday (June 9, 2002) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, (641) 732-3706.
WILLIAM A. PATTSCHULL
MASON CITY - William A. Pattschull, 90, of 804 S. Kentucky, died Saturday (June 8, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jeff Dahlin officiating.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the William A. Pattschull Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
ROBERT N. HOLMAN
CLEAR LAKE - Robert N. Holman, 64, of 1909 Main Ave. died Saturday (June 8, 2002) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
His funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania, with Sister Emily Devine and Rose Schlueter, chaplains at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Bob was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Melbourne, Iowa, the son of Willard and Viola (Nelson) Holman. He graduated from Melbourne High School. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 until his discharge in 1960. He moved to Las Vegas, Nev., in 1970.
Bob married Nancy Stinehart May 1, 1982, in Las Vegas. They moved to Clear Lake in 1988 where Bob worked in sales for Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co. He retired in October of 2000. Bob enjoyed traveling and will be terribly missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Holman, of Clear Lake; daughter, Tracy Griffin, of Bend, Ore.; sons, Brian Holman and wife Stacy, of Denton, Texas, Robert Holman, of Salem, Ore.; daughter, Julie Brookman and husband John, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and six grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Willard.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
JOHN JACOBS
NORA SPRINGS - John Jacobs, 87, of Nora Springs, died Sunday (June 9, 2002) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Sheckler Colonial Chapel in Nora Springs, (641) 749-2210.
MAXINE E. DORR
BELMOND - Maxine Elizabeth Dorr, 78, formerly of Belmond and New Hampton, Mo., died Saturday (June 8, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond.
Visitation will be held Wednesday at the Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. (Complete funeral information will be published later.)
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474
