Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2003

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.

MARIE J. BOWMAN

FOREST CITY - Marie J. Bowman, 82, of Forest City died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

Marie June Bowman was born in Forest City, Iowa on June 27, 1920, the daughter of Robert and Edna (Fox) Snips. She attended school in Forest City and lived with her Grandpa and Grandma Fox as she grew up.

On Nov. 2, 1940, she married Arthur Bowman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple made their home on a farm in Leland, where Marie raised her children and loved to work in her vegetable and flower gardens.

Marie worked for a time at Fryer Farms in Forest City. She began waitressing at Mitzi and Bertha's Truck Stop in Leland, continued for some time, and later worked at The Bungalow in Forest City.

During the family's time in Leland, Marie was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School and was active in the Lutheran Daughters of the Reformation.

She loved to cook for her family and was happiest baking cookies, bread or other treats for her children to enjoy. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.

Marie is survived by her children, Richard Bowman of Lakewood, Colo., and Mary Marasa and her husband, Chic, of Evanston, Ill.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur; two sons, Robert and Arden; two brothers and a sister.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

Ardith G. Halvorsen

FOREST CITY - Ardith G. Halvorsen, 77, of Forest City, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

AL PORTER

MASON CITY - Al Porter was born Aug. 11, 1931, in Omaha, Neb., the twin son of Oscar and Esther Peterson.

His mother died several days after his birth and he and his twin brother, Allen, were lovingly adopted by Alden and Dorothea Porter of Oelwein, Iowa.

Al was very active in sports, especially football and basketball, and his life was grand.

He graduated from Oelwein High School in 1950 and later received a B.A. Degree from Upper Iowa University.

He served in the U.S. Army and taught at the Infantry School in Ft. Benning, Ga. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Following his discharge from the Army, he worked in sales for many years.

Al married Mary Jane Hale on Sept. 1, 1956 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa. To this union, two daughters were born, Patty and Brigid.

He was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Parish.

Al enjoyed sports in general and especially Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball. He also enjoyed watching Mohawk and Newman sporting events.

He had a love for golf and served on the Mason City Parks and Recreation Board for several years.

For 18 years, Al courageously faced neurological difficulties. A double amputee, he often wheeled on his Ranger X to the Elks to join friends for lunch and cards.

He became the cook of the household and spent years as a "happy camper", camping throughout the United States with his family. He was the Barbecue Master of many a deck party at their home.

He died on Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at his home.

Surviving in Al's beloved family are his wife, Mary Jane; his daughter, Patty and husband Ken Swanson, their twin children, Molly and Shane, of West Hartford, Conn.; and his daughter, Brigid, of Mason City, Iowa.

Other survivors include a brother-in-law, Jim (RaeLynne) Hale, of Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters-in-law, Pati Worden (Chuck) Sutton, of Anamosa, Iowa and Jan Porter,of Carrollton, Texas; 12 nieces and nephews; Jay Worden, Jon (Karen) Worden, Mickey Worden, Mark (Laurie) Worden, David Worden, Eric, Worden, Erin Worden, Michael (Rochelle) Hale, Dan Hale, Kimberly Porter (Richard) Brasch, Anne Porter (Wayne) Combs and Phil Porter; and 10 grandnieces and nephews all of whom were very special to him.

Al joins in Heaven his biological and adopted parents; his twin brother, Allen; his sister, Enid Weatherbee; and niece, Theresa Hale.

Memorials (in lieu of flowers) may be given to the Newman Catholic Outdoor Education Project.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City, with celebrant Father Christopher Podhajsky.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, with an Elks Memorial at 5:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 p.m.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

RUTH I. YAKEL

LATIMER - Ruth I. Yakel, 79, of Latimer, died on Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur Zewert officiating. Burial will take place in the Zion Reformed Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Willim Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, and also one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Willim Funeral Home, (641) 579-6278.

MYRTLE E. DAVIS

MASON CITY - Myrtle E. Davis, 82, of Mason City and formerly of rural Orchard, died suddenly on Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.

PAUL BECKER

NASHUA - Paul Becker, 84, of Nashua, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services are tentatively planned for Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Nashua. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Nashua.

Visitation will be tentatively planned for Monday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134.

DOUGLAS A. DEAN

CLARION - Douglas Alan Dean, 71, of Clarion, died on Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at his home in Clarion.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, with the Rev. Candace Adams officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.

IDA F. KENNEDY

NORA SPRINGS - Ida Frieda Kennedy, 86, of Bonham, Texas, formerly of Nora Springs, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Northeast Medical Center in Bonham, Texas.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.

DOROTHY M. ALLEN

MASON CITY - Dorothy M. Allen, 92, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the Lantern Park Nursing & Rehab Center in Coralville.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the First Christian Church, 318 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

MARGARET RICE

OSAGE - Margaret Rice, 93, of Osage died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.

GARY JOHN GRAHAM

ROCKFORD - Gary John Graham, 62, of 402 Second Ave. N. W. in Rockford, died Thursday evening (Jan. 9, 2003) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main in Rockford, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 756-3311.

PAUL B. SCHRAUTH

ALGONA - Paul B. Schrauth, 82, of Algona, and formerly of Bancroft, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Kossuth Regional Hospital in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery in Whittemore.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a vigil for the deceased at 7 p.m.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.

EDWIN HOWARD HUNT

LUVERNE - Edwin Howard Hunt, 70, of rural LuVerne, died on Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at his home in rural LuVerne.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the United Methodist Church in Renwick, with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Interment will be in LuVerne Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Elmer Wilson American Legion Post #229 of Corwith.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral home in Algona.

Edwin Howard Hunt was born on Sept. 22, 1932, to Marie Caroline Nielsen Hunt and Howard Edwin Hunt in Corwith, Iowa. He lived his young years with his mother and maternal grandparents. Edwin attended country school and finished his high school years at LuVerne.

After graduation, he worked on the railroad until he entered the U.S. Army for two years, 18 months of which he served in Korea. After being discharged from the Army, Edwin worked on road construction and was very proud of his skill operating heavy equipment.

Edwin was married to Joann Krause on Jan. 25, 1958, and began farming in March of 1959, first in LuVerne, then near Kanawha, and the last 39 years in LuVerne.

Edwin was a member of the Renwick United Methodist Church and also belonged to the Elmer Wilson American Legion Post #229 in Corwith.

Edwin was very proud of his children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.

He lost his 7 l/2 year battle with cancer on Jan. 9, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at his home near LuVerne, with his entire family around him.

Edwin is survived by his wife, Joann, of LuVerne; and his children and grandchildren, Brian Francis Hunt and wife, Deb, and their children, Amber and Aaron; Terri Jo Koch and husband Ted, and their children, Sabrina Hunt and Lucas Gunderson, of Milford, Iowa; and Howard Scott Hunt and wife, Jolene, and their children, Andrew and Heather. Also surviving are three step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and parents-in-law.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2003.

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.

ELIZABETH HAUGEN

WODEN - Elizabeth Haugen, 98, of Woden, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center, Forest City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden, (641) 926-5756.

IDA F. KENNEDY

NORA SPRINGS - Ida Frieda Kennedy, 86, of Bonham, Texas, and formerly of Nora Springs, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Northeast Medical Center in Bonham, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Wise Funeral Home in Bonham with Russ Witte officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs with the Rev. Lisa Locoh officiating.

Ida was born Aug. 6, 1916, in Yuma, Colo., the daughter of Frank Lester Viall and Lydia Moser Viall. She attended school in Nora Springs. Ida married Homer A. Winters in 1938 and he preceded her in death. She later married Charles A.S. Kennedy on Aug. 16, 1947, in Santa Ana, Calif., and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert F. Winters.

Ida is survived by two sons, Charles A.S. Kennedy, of Seattle, Wash., and Joseph W.H. "Billy" Kennedy, of Santa Monica, Calif.; three daughters, Rae-Lene Nickols,of Carthage, Mo., Cecilene H. "Cindy" Stevens, of Yuba, Okla., and Sammy Ceniti, of Ponca City, Okla.; one brother, Lloyd Lester Viall, of Kearnes, Utah; one sister, Viola Polsick, of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

You may sign the online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

Local arrangements are being handled by the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.

MARGARET RICE

OSAGE - Margaret Rice, 93, of Osage, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Margaret was born April 24, 1909, in Pekin, Ill. At six years of age, she was adopted by Mrs. Ferd "Lena" Hartwig of Osage. Margaret was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, south of Osage.

In 1930 she married Smith Rice and they spent most of their life in Osage. She was one of the original employees of the Faith Lutheran Home, where she worked for a few years. After retiring, she was an active volunteer in church and hospital work. Margaret was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. She also loved to fish.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Faith Lutheran Home. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret is survived by three nieces, Joanne Decker and husband, Lester, of Osage, Gloria Rice, of Osage, and Marilyn Rice Horner and husband, Bill, of Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Smith, in 1966; her step-brother, Walter Hartwig, and nephews John Rice, Dr. Dean Rice and Robert "Bob" Hartwig.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.

MYRTLE E. DAVIS

MASON CITY - Myrtle E. Davis, 82, of Mason City and formerly of rural Orchard died suddenly at her home on Friday (Jan. 10, 2003).

Myrtle was born March 11, 1920, on the family farm near Grafton, the daughter of Alvin and Esther (Walk) Kruger. She was educated in rural schools. Myrtle was united in marriage to James Davis on March 26, 1945, at the Methodist Church in Plymouth. They farmed in the Grafton, Nora Springs, and Carpenter areas. They retired and moved to Orchard. They moved to Mason City in September of 2002.

Myrtle was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and her church circle in Osage. She taught Sunday School, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, candy making, crocheting and sewing.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and one hour before services at the church.

Myrtle is survived by her husband, James Davis, of Mason City; one son, Phillip Davis, of Grafton, and his son, John Davis and his wife, Heather, and daughter Jaden; one daughter, Karen Gourley and husband, Steve, of Mason City and their children, Chad Gourley, of Ames, and Dawn Bonner, of Mason City, and her children, Kristina and Selena; four brothers, Rev. Harold Kruger and wife, Jacqueline, of Geneseo, N.Y., Edward Kruger and wife, Maxine, of Grafton, Rev. Robert Kruger, of Rock Island, Ill., and Allen Kruger and Shirley of Morrisville, Mo.; five sisters, Gladys Grant, of Osage, Dora Runyon and husband, David, of Council Bluffs, Ruth Erdmann and husband, Philip, of Osage, Clarice Wilde and husband, Robert, of Osage, and Deanna Sande and husband, Gary, of St. Paul, Minn., and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Richard Kruger, and two brothers, Harvey Kruger and Walter Kruger.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.

ARDITH G. HALVORSEN

FOREST CITY - Ardith G. Halvorsen, 77, of Forest City, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

Ardith G. Halvorsen was born Aug. 10, 1925, on the family farm in Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County, to Elmer and Sadie (Suby) Holtan. After graduating from high school, she taught rural school at Ellington No. 1 near Pilot Knob for two years. She worked for Boeing Aircraft Factory in Seattle, Wash., for a summer, then went on to attend Waldorf College in Forest City, receiving a medical secretary degree. She worked at the Fort Dodge Hospital as a medical secretary for two years.

On June 25, 1950, she married Harry S. Halvorsen at the Winnebago Lutheran Church. The couple celebrated 52-1/2 years of marriage.

Ardith raised her family and lived on the family Century Farm. She held numerous volunteer positions in the community: past president of the Historical Society and the Sons of Norway, served on the Red Cross Blood Drive, the Genealogy Society, the Republican Party and the Happy Hour Club. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving as Sunday School superintendent, teacher and choir director for toddlers, and was also involved with the Church Aid-Quilting Mission. She had a special love for gardening, quilting, reading, traveling, music, genealogy and spending time with her family.

Ardith is survived by her husband, Harry, and her children, Harriet Ramy and husband, David, of Mankato, Minn., Lois Bush and husband, Randall, of Forest City, Allen Halvorsen, of La Crosse, Wis., and his special friend, Kimberlee Carroll, Timothy Halvorsen and wife, Linda, of Forest City, and Mary Oudekerk and husband, Chad, of Mankato, Minn.; and her grandchildren, Valorie Lowe, Teresa Halvorsen, Kristi Halvorsen, Charles Ramy, David Ramy II, Benjamin Halvorsen, Daniel Halvorsen, Genevieve Halvorsen, Samuel Oudekerk and Hannah Oudekerk. Step-grandchildren include Shari Baker, Michelle Ramy-Troe and Sandra Ramy; great-grandchildren include Joseph Lowe, Zackary Lowe, Noah Lowe and Isaak Lowe; great-step-grandchildren include Jena Ramy, Nicole Ramy, Ryan Ramy, Jacob Ramy, Jaret Baker and Wyatt Baker. Her surviving siblings include Stanford and Ruth Holtan, Rolfe Holtan, and Dorothy and Herbert Heller.

Ardith was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Maretta Holtan.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

PAUL BECKER

NASHUA - Paul Becker, 84, of Nashua, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both in Nashua, with the Rev. Marion Sindt officiating. Military rites will be given by Nashua V.F.W. Post 6792.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Becker was born Dec. 7, 1918, on a family farm west of Nashua in Floyd County to Frank and Ida (Heise) Becker. He attended country schools and graduated from Nashua High School in 1936. He never married. He farmed his entire life, excluding his military time, and retired from farming in 1998. Becker was a Tech 5 in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in Rhineland and Central Europe from 1942 to 1946.

He is survived by one brother-in-law, Guy Lines Sr., of Nashua; two nephews, Duane (Betty) Lines and Guy (Donna) Lines Jr., all of Nashua, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Hilda Lines, Renetta Becker and Pauline Becker.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Homes, (641) 394-4334.

ARTHUR 'ART' NELSON

KANAWHA - Arthur "Art" Nelson, 75, of Kanawha, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kanawha Lutheran Church in Kanawha, with Dr. John Meyer and Jenelle Siffring, AiM, officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha and one hour before the service at the church.

Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 762-3211.

GARY JOHN GRAHAM

ROCKFORD - Gary John Graham, 62, the son of Minnie (Tumilson) and William J. Graham Sr., was born Jan. 3, 1941, in Rockford and died Thursday evening (Jan. 9, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, due to complications of diabetes.

"Ringo," as he was fondly known by many, lived in the Rockford area all his life, most currently at 402 Second Ave. N.W.

Gary's life will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W., Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home in Rockford and will continue one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Gary J. Graham Memorial Fund.

Gary received his education and graduated in 1959 from Rockford Community Schools. While in high school, Gary was known for his athletic ability, achieving notoriety on both the football and baseball teams. Opposing teams feared his talent when he stood on the pitching mound, as he was often one who threw "no hitters!" Gary provided well and worked hard for his family. He was employed at Trettin's Hatchery, Rockford Brick and Tile,and White Farm Equipment in Charles City, where he worked until he retired due to ill health in 1969.

He met his wife, Connie, while in high school and the couple were married on April 6, 1963, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They celebrated 39 married years together and experienced many great memories, such as roller-skating in Clear Lake and at the "portable rink" in Rockford. He was a very talented and graceful skater. Gary and Connie were fans of country music and frequently attended dances.

Gary so loved country music that he listened to it daily until his death. His favorite music entertainers were Vince Gill, Freddie Fender and Johnny Cash. Three of his special songs were "Look At Us," "Before The Last Teardrop Falls" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain."

Throughout his life, some of Gary's interests and leisure time included small-game hunting, "cat-fishing" with his Dad, shopping with Connie, his dog, Rascal, and having coffee with his former co-workers from White Farm Equipment. He will be well-remembered for his great sense of humor and surrounding himself with wit and laughter.

His sons, William and Robert, have fond memories of fishing trips with their Dad in Northern Minnesota. Gary's family and friends spent several summers at Little Island Lake and Chippewa Forest in Minnesota. Black bears occasionally entertained them while vacationing and they enjoyed special times and memories together while staying in the cabins secluded 25 miles from the nearest town.

His grandchildren were extremely special and important to Gary, and he will be greatly and sadly missed by his five grandchildren, Lacey, Kaleb, Shawn, Zachery and Kristina.

Gary is survived by his wife, Connie; his two sons, William Graham and friend, Mary, and Robert Graham and wife, Cindy; his mother, Minnie Graham; his brother, William Graham Jr. and wife, Sharon; special aunt, Ida Roberts; special family friend, Jeanne Sigler, and his five grandchildren, all of Rockford. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.

His father, William J. Graham Sr.; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and two brother-in-laws, Jerry and Elmer Hewitt, have preceded him in death.

Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home, (641) 756-3311.

DORTHY ALLEN

MASON CITY - Dorothy Mildred (Hicks) Allen, 92, formerly of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the Lanturn Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Coralville, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church, 318 N. Adams Ave., Mason City. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation at the church will begin at 10 a.m., prior to the service. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Mason City or Zion Lutheran Church of Iowa City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Allen was born May 9, 1910, in Mason City, to Clair W. and Pearl A. Hicks. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1927 and from Mason City Junior College in 1929. She was married on June 23, 1931, to Wallace C. Allen of Mason City. The Allen family lived in Fort Dodge from 1936-1945 and in Creston from 1946-1950, when they returned to Mason City.

Mrs. Allen was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she served several terms as elder and served as organist for 14 years. She was organist of Trinity Lutheran Church for 10 years before retiring. She was a member of Matinee Musicale Club; Chapter BF, T.T.T. Society; Mason City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and Chapter KX, PEO Sisterhood. She was active in the Christian Women's Fellowship of her church and in Church Women United.

Mrs. Allen taught organ to students from a wide area surrounding Mason City. She was a charter member of the Association of Disciples Musicians, serving four years on the National Planning Council as secretary. In 1962, she received a degree in church music and organ from Drake University, where she studied organ with Dr. Russell P. Saunders. She was a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, honorary music sorority.

Mrs. Allen is survived by two daughters, Sandra Ridenour and her husband, Joe, of Morgantown, Ind., and Julie Ballandby and her husband, Richard, of Iowa City; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and one expected great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Linda Richer; a son, Jay Allen; a brother, Virgil Hicks, and her parents.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

DARLENE MALLOW

ALEXANDER - Darlene Mallow, 59, of Alexander, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, (641) 444-3248.

VADA LOOMER

CHARLES CITY - Vada Loomer, 95, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323.

ALLEN W. HOLSTAD

LAKE MILLS - Allen W. Holstad, 58, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.

EDWIN HOWARD HUNT

LUVERNE - Edwin Howard Hunt, 70, of rural LuVerne, died on Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at his home in rural LuVerne.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the United Methodist Church in Renwick with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Interment will be in LuVerne Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Elmer Wilson American Legion Post No. 229 of Corwith.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral home in LuVerne.

Edwin Howard Hunt was born on Sept. 22, 1932, to Marie Caroline Nielsen Hunt and Howard Edwin Hunt at Corwith, Iowa. He lived his young years with his mother and maternal grandparents. Edwin attended country school and finished his high school years at LuVerne.

After graduation, he worked on the railroad until he entered the U.S. Army for two years, 18 months of which were served in Korea. After being discharged from the Army, Edwin worked on road construction, and was very proud of his skill operating heavy equipment.

Edwin was married to Joann Krause on Jan. 25, 1958, and started farming in March of 1959, first at LuVerne, then near Kanawha, and the last 39 years at LuVerne.

Edwin was a member of the Renwick United Methodist Church and also belonged to the Elmer Wilson American Legion Post No. 229 in Corwith.

Edwin was very proud of his children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.

He lost his 7-1/2 year battle with cancer on Jan. 9, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at his home near LuVerne, with his entire family around him.

Edwin is survived by his wife, Joann, of LuVerne; and his children and grandchildren, Brian Francis Hunt and wife, Deb, and their children, Amber and Aaron; Terri Jo Koch and husband, Ted, and their children, Sabrina Hunt and Lucas Gunderson, of Milford, Iowa, and Howard Scott Hunt and wife, Jolene, and their children, Andrew and Heather. Also surviving are three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and parents-in-law.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Monday, January 13, 2003.

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.

KENNETH W. OLINGER

MESERVEY - Kenneth W. Olinger, 84, of Meservey, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond, (641) 444-3248.

MARGARET J. OLSEN

OSAGE - Margaret J. Olsen, 76, of Osage died Sunday (January 12, 2003) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage (641)732-3706.

DARLENE M. MALLOW

ALEXANDER - Darlene M. Mallow, 59, of Alexander, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with the Rev. Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.

HARVEY RALPH HEYER

TITONKA - Harvey Ralph Heyer, 72, of Titonka, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at his home.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dennis Redeker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Titonka, and will continue one hour prior to the service a the church on Tuesday.

Harvey Ralph Heyer was born in rural Titonka on June 17, 1930, the son of George and Gesina (Janssen) Heyer. He attended school in Titonka, Lakota, Bancroft, and Buffalo Center, graduating from Buffalo Center High School in 1948.

Harvey married Ramona Mae Aukes at the Congregational Church in Buffalo Center on November 7, 1950. The couple farmed for one season and then started what became Heyer Livestock and Trucking. Harvey retired in 1995 selling his business to his son Craig. He remained involved in the business.

Harvey loved life and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was active at Ramsey Reformed Church, Gideons, and the community. Harvey enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball in his younger years. His other hobbies included fishing, boating, and spending time at his cabin. Harvey dedicated his entire life to serving his Lord.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ramona; his six children, Steven and wife Joleen, Titonka; Craig and his wife, Judy, Titonka; Ronda, Ankeny; Connie Doughan and her husband, Larry, Ledyard; Mike and his wife, Denise, Titonka, and Linda Raney and her husband, Mark, Ankeny; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Laurence, Altamont, Mo., Cecil, Titonka, and Gordon, Kansas City, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Alfred and James.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 928-2735

CLARK MORPHEW

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. - Clark Morphew, 64, of South St. Paul Minn., and formerly of Nora Springs died Tuesday (Dec. 24, 2002) of cancer at his home in South St. Paul.

A memorial service was held for him at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003.

His body was cremated by the Cremation Society of Minnesota.

MYRTLE E. DAVIS

MASON CITY - Myrtle E. Davis, 82, of Mason City and formerly of rural Orchard, died suddenly at her home on Friday (January 10, 2003).

Myrtle was born March 11, 1920, on the family farm near Grafton, the daughter of Alvin and Esther (Walk) Kruger. She was educated in rural schools.

Myrtle was united in marriage to James Davis on March 26, 1945, at the Methodist Church in Plymouth. They farmed in the Grafton, Nora Springs, and Carpenter areas. They retired and moved to Orchard. They moved to Mason City in September of 2002.

Myrtle was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and her church circle in Osage. She taught Sunday school, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, candy making, crocheting and sewing.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be in the Grafton Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and one hour before services at the church.

Myrtle is survived by her husband, James Davis, of Mason City; one son, Phillip Davis of Grafton, and his son, John Davis and his wife, Heather, of Las Vegas, and their daughter, Jaden;

one daughter, Karen Gourley and husband, Steve, of Mason City and their children, Chad Gourley, of Ames and Dawn Bonner, of Mason City and her children, Kristina and Selena; four brothers, Rev. Harold Kruger and wife, Jacqueline, of Geneseo, N.Y., Edward Kruger and wife, Maxine, of Grafton; Rev. Robert Kruger of Rock Island, Ill., Allen Kruger and Shirley of Morrisville, Mo.; five sisters, Gladys Grant of Osage, Dora Runyon and husband, David, of Council Bluffs, Ruth Erdmann and husband, Philip, of Osage, Clarice Wilde and husband, Robert, of Osage, Deanna Sande and husband, Gary, of St. Paul, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Kruger of Northwood, Rose Marie Kruger of Northwood; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Richard Kruger; two brothers, Harvey Kruger and Walter Kruger

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641) 732-3706.

ALLEN W. HOLSTAD

LAKE MILLS - Allen W. Holstad, 58, of Lake Mills, died Saturday, (Jan. 11, 2003) at his home in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Salem Lutheran Church with Rev. Roger Dykstra and Rev. Kevin Mackey officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church only.

Allen Wayne Holstad was born April 1, 1944, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, to Arnold and Marian (Meehan) Holstad. He was baptized April 30, 1944, at Bristol Church in rural Joice. He was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church. He graduated from Lake Mills High School in the Class of 1962 and later attended Hamilton College. He worked for White Farm Equipment and lived in several locations and retired from AGCO in 2000. He moved back to Lake Mills in 2001.

Allen passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at his home. He was 58 years old.

He is survived by one son, Allen W. Holstad II and his wife, Lauri, of Windsor, Colo.; one daughter, Amy Jo and her husband, Eric Pagel, of Greeley, Colo; his mother, Marian Holstad of Lake Mills; one sister, Sharon and her husband, Jerome Jensen, of Albert Lea, Minn. and their children, Thomas Jensen and his wife, Julie, and their children, Rachel and Sam, James Jensen and Robert Jensen all of Clarks Grove, Minn.; along with aunts and uncles, Carmen Hanson, Alton Johnson, Beverly Dregne, Dale and Shirley Holstad, Vi and Verne Nelson, Ed and Betty Meehan and many cousins.

Allen was preceded in death by his father, Arnold, in 1996; and his grandparents.

Mittlestadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

SAM ARGOS

MASON CITY- Sam Argos, 80, of 380 S. Yorktown Pike, Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, (641) 423-2372.

ELIZABETH J. HAUGEN

WODEN - Elizabeth J. Haugen, 98, of Woden died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center, Forest City.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden with the Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating. Interment will be in Grant Township Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 926-5756

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Tuesday, January 14, 2003.

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.

PHILLIP R. BIEBER

VENTURA - Phillip Russel Bieber, 81, of 2218 242nd St. in Ventura Heights, Ventura, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

VADA LOOMER

CHARLES CITY - Vada Loomer, 95, of 602 11th St. died on Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

ELIZABETH BRINKMAN

NORA SPRINGS - Elizabeth Brinkman, 99, died on Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.

RUTH HANSEN

BOLAN - Ruth Hansen, 87, of Bolan, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.

ESTHER E. SHUMATE

FREDERICKSBURG - Esther Eunice Shumate, 84, of Fredericksburg, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Peace United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg, with the Rev. Joan Fumetti officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg and will resume one hour prior to services today at the church.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 394-4334.

VICTOR A.GARMAN

ALGONA - Victor A. Garman, 99, of Algona, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at

Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with the Rev. Paul Eisele officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, with a 4:30 p.m. rosary, a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.

ELIZABETH J. HAUGEN

WODEN - Elizabeth J. Haugen, 98, of Woden, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden with the Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating. Interment will be in Grant Township Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and one hour prior to services at the church.

Elizabeth Johanna Haugen, the daughter of John and Karine (Lillevik) Gjertson, was born July 27, 1904, at Forest City. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended the rural schools of Winnebago County.

On Nov. 29, 1926, she was married to Ole Haugen. They lived on a farm north of Woden and moved into town in March of 1944.

Elizabeth was a homemaker all her life. She enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She had been to Norway seven times to visit family. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City on January 3, 2001.

She was a member of Grant Lutheran Church and later became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was active in her church and circle.

She is survived by five sons and three daughters, Harold "Bud" Haugen of Woden, Gerdis Haugen of Woden, Russell Haugen and wife, Colleen, of Thompson, Alice Walkusch and husband, Gunter, of Loveland, Colo., John Haugen and wife, Debra, of Klemme, Betty Anderson and husband, Norris, of Thompson, Donald Haugen and wife, Liv, of Bergen, Norway and Ole Haugen of Los Angeles, Calif., 10 grandchildren, Julie Hootman and husband, Jeff, Colleen Walkusch, John Walkusch and wife, Denise, Deanna Haugen, Diana Myers and husband, Wayne, James Haugen and fiancée, Tuesday Bennett, Nancy Moklestad and husband, Dave, Jason Haugen and wife, Laura, Elizabeth Ann Haugen and Cathrine Haugen; three stepgrandchildren, Adam Roberts and wife, Pamela, Brent Roberts and wife, Jennifer and Craig Roberts and wife, Jessica. She was also a great-grandmother or "ga-ga" to nine great-grandchildren, Ryan Keck, Sean and Logan Mayfield, Jonathan Burress and Samantha Haugen, Megan Moklestad, Alexis and Nicholas Myers and Alexander Haugen; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Cody and Kourtney Roberts and Clayton Roberts; a sister, Marie Gjertson of Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Helen Gjertson of Forest City.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Ole, in 1960; her parents; a daughter, Bernice, in 1935; a son, Elliott, in 1948; her daughter-in-law, Gloria Haugen in 1989; a brother, Gerhard; and sisters, Anna Holland and Hilda Olsen.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 926-5756.

DEBORAH L. 'DEB' KETNER

WEST DES MOINES - Deborah L. Ketner, 53, devoted wife to Tom, of 6855 Woodland Ave., No. 208, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center from complications of her struggle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Davenport. Burial of cremated remains will be in Davenport.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Living Faith Lutheran Church in Clive.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or Living Faith Lutheran Church in her memory.

Deb and Tom have been residents of Iowa most of their lives, mostly recently for the last five years Deb considered NCMIC, a national insurance company located in West Des Moines her second home.

Deb enjoyed reading, jogging and volunteered on a foreign mission to the Amazon.

She was a member of the Living Faith Lutheran Church.

The family wishes to thank her friends and co-workers for everything they have helped us through.

Deb Ketner is survived by her beloved husband, Tom, of West Des Moines; sons, Thomas Ketner Jr. and his wife, Melanie, and their children, Jordan and Alexis, of The Woodlands, Texas, Jason and his wife, Dr. Jennifer, of Westhampton, N.Y. (Jason, West Des Moines Class of 1990); and her daughter, Mrs. Betsy Ketner, of Huntington Beach, Calif. (West Des Moines Class of 1999); her loving parents, Cliff and Louise Langlais, of Davenport; her brother, Mike and his family, of Cape Cod, Mass.; and sisters, Vickie Owen, of Madison, Wis., and Lisa Wolfe, of Davenport.

Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines, is in charge of arrangements.

Hamilton's Funeral Home, (515) 289-2230.

TAYLOR JOHN KOENIGS

MEYER - Taylor John Koenigs, 9, of Meyer, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in McIntire.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, with the Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meyer.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a 3 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. prayer service.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Taylor was born on Jan. 12, 1994 in Austin, Minn., to Mark and Sindee (Hockens) Koenigs. He attended St. Ansgar Elementary School in the third grade. Taylor enjoyed school and his teachers.

Taylor enjoyed playing with his dog, Ruby and riding his go-kart. Taylor liked to go fishing with his Dad. He brought happiness to everyone he knew.

Taylor enjoyed playing with his cousins and loved spending time with all of his family.

Taylor will be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and other relatives.

Taylor was preceded in death by his brother, Casey; and three cousins.

He is survived by his parents; one sister, Angela Koenigs, of Stevens Point, Wis.; maternal grandparents, Florence and Al Holmen, of Austin, Minn., paternal grandparents, Deo and Joan Koenigs, of St. Ansgar; paternal great-grandmother, Marie Koenigs, of Stacyville.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.

MARGARET J. OLSEN

OSAGE - Margaret J. Olsen, 76, of Osage, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Margaret was born March 19, 1926, on the family farm west of Carpenter, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Parker) Johnson. She graduated from Orchard High School in 1943. She then attended Hamilton Business School in Mason City and then worked as a secretary for Seig Auto.

Margaret was united in marriage to Lowell Olsen on Oct. 12, 1946, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage. They farmed for six years and then purchased Olsen Implement in Osage, where they lived their entire married life.

She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, where she was an active member in the Eve Circle, the Church Choir and she had been an officer in the women's group.

Margaret enjoyed her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, and attending all of their activities, including sports, music and other extra curricular activities.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery, rural Osage.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and one hour before services on Wednesday at the church.

She is survived by her husband, Lowell Olsen, of Osage; two daughters, Marcia Taeger and husband, Keith, of West Burlington and their children, Vincent Taeger and wife, Kelli; Gretchen Harkness and husband, Chris, and their son Samuel; and Nicole Taeger; and Diane Kleckner and husband, Larry, of Audubon and their children, Linsey Petersen and husband, Perry; Allison Ullestad and husband, Erik; Laura Kleckner; three sons, Jim Olsen, and wife, Beth, of Osage and their children Jacob Olsen, Sarah Olsen, Meg Olsen, and Alex Olsen; Jeff Olsen and wife, Jayne, of Osage and their children, Josalyn Olsen, Jessica Olsen and Jaydon Olsen; and Jay Olsen and his wife, Sheila, of Osage, and their children, Amber Olsen, Autumn Olsen, Trever Olsen and Ashley Olsen; four brothers, Charlie Johnson and wife, Betty, of Osage; Ivan Johnson and wife, Kathy, of Osage; Harley Johnson and wife, Clarissa, of Osage, and Keith Johnson and wife, Jackie, of Fort Dodge; four sisters, Eleanor Schallock of Osage; Mildred Sponheim and husband, Norman, of Osage; Carol McLaughlin and husband, Al, of Belmond; and Sharon Boyce and husband, Jim, of Roseville, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Marge Johnson, of Osage and Francis Johnson, of Osage; one brother-in-law, LaVerne Olsen, of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jon Olsen; one sister and her husband, Florence and Alvy Borcherding; two brothers, Kenneth Johnson and Dale Johnson; sister-in-law and husband, Beatrice and Clyndon Gast; and sister-in-law, Daisy Olsen; and a brother-in-law, LaVern Schallock.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641) 732-3706.

KENNETH W. OLINGER

MESERVEY - Kenneth W. Olinger, 84, of Meservey, passed away Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Salem United Methodist Church in Meservey, with Pastor Dan Voss officiating. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery, Goodell.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Salem United Methodist Church and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Kenneth Wayne Olinger was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Dows, the son of Ralph W. and Hazel (Crane) Olinger. He attended school in the Dows area.

Kenneth was united in marriage to Ruth Blickenderfer in 1940. They made their home in rural Clear Lake where Ken farmed.

In 1967 Kenneth was united in marriage to Janice Peterson. The couple made their home in Belmond, where Kenneth drove a truck for Acco Seeds. He retired in 1980.

In 1983, they moved to Alexander where he raised rabbits. In 1993, they moved to Meservey.

Kenneth also helped Janice with her flower shop and greenhouse in Belmond.

Kenneth was a member of the Loyal Order Of Moose. He also was a member of the Board of Trustees for Mount Vernon Township rural schools.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Janice, of Meservey; two sons, Ellery and his wife, Carol, of Clear Lake, William and his wife, Sharren, of Mason City; one daughter-in-law, Judy Olinger, of Mason City; one stepdaughter, Yvonne Rademacher and her husband, Richard, of Charles City; one stepdaughter-in-law, Alice Peterson, of Belmond; two sisters, Ida VerHelst, of Dows, and LaVon Bridges, of Dows; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; a son Robert in 1995; a stepson, Jim; stepdaughter, Donetta; and one brother, Homer.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.

DARLENE M. MALLOW

ALEXANDER - Darlene M. Mallow, 59, of Alexander, passed away Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Darlene M. Mallow will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Belmond with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation for Darlene M. Mallow will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be made in Darlene M. Mallow's name to Susan Fogarty, 816 Pesch St. Box 143 Rowan, IA 50470.

Darlene Marie Sturm was born on Feb. 16, 1943, in Belmond, to Albert G. and Nellie M. Robertson Sturm. She grew up in the Belmond area attending Belmond schools and graduating from Belmond High School in 1963.

On Jan. 3, 1964, she was united in marriage to Dean Edwin Mallow. They lived in various communities in the North Central Iowa area. They divorced in 1971. Darlene made her home with husband, Roger, in Hampton and most recently in Alexander.

Darlene enjoyed collecting dolls; she loved to visit people, liked animals especially cats and dogs. She was a true Elvis fan.

Darlene was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Belmond.

Survivors include her husband, Roger, of Alexander; daughter, Susan Fogarty and her husband, Sean, of Rowan; four sons, Edwin of Rowan, Roger and his wife, Christie, of Sun Prairie, Wis., Mark and his wife, Julie, of Waterloo, and Tony Mumford of Alexander; one sister, Margie Sturm of Belmond; four brothers, Albert Lee and his wife, Karen, of Geneva, Harvey Sr. and his wife, Delores, of Belmond, Ardell and his wife, Shirley, of Humbolt, and Roy and his wife, Leverna, of Belmond; four grandchildren, Sammie, Johnathon, Christopher, and Joshua; one great-grandchild, Dillon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.

SAM ARGOS

MASON CITY - Sam Argos, 80, of 380 S. Yorktown Pike, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Carl A. Ries, officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City, where a Moose service will be held at 5 p.m., an Elk's memorial service at 6 p.m., followed by a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Newman Education Foundation, Hospice of North Iowa or St. Joseph's Catholic Church in memory of Sam.

Sam was born Sept. 18, 1922, at Rochester, Minn., a son of Nick and Helen (Totos) Argos. He was united in marriage to Jeanne L. Danehy on April 13, 1950, at St. Dennis Catholic Church, Bennettsville, S.C.

He attended Mason City schools and Mason City High School. Following his schooling, Sam worked at the Mason City Brick and Tile Company.

On Feb. 10, 1941, he enlisted in the Iowa National Guard, Company H, 133rd Infantry, 34th Division.

On Feb. 14, 1942, his Guard unit was federalized, and Sam served in the U.S. Army during World War II participating in the invasion of Africa and the capture of Rome. His unit was stationed at Anzio, Italy. Sam received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He concluded his service in the Army on July 26, 1945.

He later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving from 1951-1954, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Neb.

In 1963, Sam enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves; he served at the Army Reserve Center, 3/14 Field Artillery at Garner, retiring as a first sergeant in 1972.

Sam worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service from 1962, until retiring in 1982.

His memberships include: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Elk's Lodge, where he was a Past-Exalted Ruler, Moose Lodge, life member of the VFW, and the Military Order of the Cooties.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Argos, of Mason City; two daughters, Nikki Laliberte and her husband John, of South St. Paul, Minn., and Mary Argos and her husband, Greg Debrovner, of Issaquah, Wash.; one son, John Argos and his partner, Robert Ross, of Boston, Mass.; five grandchildren, Chris, Andrew, and Emily Laliberte, Max and Maggie Debrovner; one sister, Eve Zanios, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, John N. Argos, of Newport Beach, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Katherine Cokinos; a granddaughter, Bunny Debrovner; and his many comrades in arms.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, (641) 423-2372.

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Wednesday, January 15, 2003.

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.

PHILLIP RUSSELL BIEBER

VENTURA - Phillip Russell Bieber, 81, of 2218 242nd St. in Ventura Heights died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

There will be a private memorial service held at a later time. Inurnment will be in the Ventura Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in memory of Phillip R. Bieber.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

Phil was born Feb. 10, 1921 in Clear Lake, the son of Phillip Russell and Eva (Barlow) Bieber. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1938.

Phil married Margaret Gayle Kinsella on Jan. 1, 1941 in Ventura. He served in the United States Air Force from 1943-1945 during World War II.

Following the service he purchased the Fin and Feather Resort (now known as the Harbor Inn) from his in-laws, Leo and Ilo Kinsella, He also raised and sold ponies with them, and built houses on the west end of town. He drove a school bus for Ventura for a short time and worked part-time at the Ventura Locker.

In 1958 he took over the job of rural mail carrier and held this position for 23 years, during the mid-1960s he and his wife sold the resort and moved three times before they built their present home.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards at the Clear Lake V.F.W, which he was a member of and wood carving.

Phil is survived by his wife, Margaret Gayle (Dutch) Bieber, of Ventura; daughter, Cindy Fistler and her husband, Dick, of Ventura; grandson, Todd Miller and his wife, Pamela and their two children, Chase Phillip and Jagger Alan, of Rockton, Ill.; four sisters, Evelyn Johnson and her husband, Rudy, of International Falls, Minn., Marian Hankenson, Mildred McNally and Jeanne Hugh, all of Clear Lake; a brother, Dr. Rae Bieber and his wife, Connie, of Clear Lake; half-sister, Josie Petersen of Clear Lake; and two sisters-in-law, Darlene Bieber and Iris Ong, both of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenneth and Garfield Bieber; and half-brother, Don Kundert.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

DEAN A. PIERCE

MASON CITY - Dean A. Pierce, 69, of 1416 N. Ohio Ave. died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

ROSE WASHBURN

CHARLES CITY - Rose Washburn, 74, of 317 Fourth Ave. in Charles City, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City.