Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Monday, January 6, 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.

TY GARY CARLSON

LELAND - Ty Gary Carlson, 65, formerly of Leland, residing at Concord Care Center, Garner, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, with the Rev. Gary Marzolf officiating. Private burial will be at Forest Home Cemetery, Leland.

There will be no visitation.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685

VIRGIL THORSON

FOREST CITY - Virgil Thorson, 93, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, (641) 585-2685.

AGNES A. ROBBINS

BELMOND - Agnes A. Robbins, 97, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at Belmond Health Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond, with the Rev. David Beckman and Deacon Nick Schmit officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Belmond.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday. There will be a parish rosary and prayers conducted by Deacon Nick Schmit at 7 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the Belmond Public Library or to the donor's choice.

Agnes Adeline Fuller was born May 26, 1905, at her parents' farm in rural Goodell, Iowa, the daughter of Sumner and Katie (Monaghan) Fuller. She attended rural schools and graduated from Goodell High School in 1922. She then attended Ellsworth Community College in 1922 and 1925. Agnes later graduated from Mason City Junior College with an associate of arts degree and received her bachelor of science degree from Drake University.

Following college she taught for a number of years as a country school teacher at Pleasant Township No. 1 Rural School. She taught for periods of time at Garner, Goodell and Belmond area schools. Her career in education spanned many generations.

Agnes was united in marriage to Carl Daniel Robbins on June 25, 1929, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Goodell. To this union was born one son, Merle. They made their home in Goodell until 1944 when they moved to Belmond.

Agnes and Carl enjoyed playing cards with many of their friends and family. They were both very devoted to the Catholic Church and a highlight of their Sundays included attending Mass and then hosting their relatives for breakfasts after church.

Aggie was preceded in death by Carl on Oct. 20, 1985. Agnes continued to live on her own until becoming a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center in December 1996.

Throughout her entire life she had been devoted to her faith. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters Rosary Society and a director of Religious Education. Agnes belonged to the Belmond Library Board for many years and was a member of the Goodell Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bingo.

Those left to cherish the memory of her life include her son, Merle Robbins, Belmond, and his son, Mike and wife, Kathy Robbins, and their children, Jaymeson and Kellie, all of Toledo, Iowa; a sister, Margaret Bussa, Hutchins, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; daughter-in-law, Bev Robbins on Jan. 4, 2001; sisters, Winnifred and her husband, Charles Studebaker, Wava Fuller, Sofdrania and her husband, Francis McNulty, and Mildred and her husband, Lee Robbins; brothers, Marsellus and his wife, Emma Fuller, and Sumner and his wife, Carrie Fuller; and brother-in-law, Everett Bussa.

Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, (641) 444-4474

RAYMOND EUGENE LOECKLE

NORTH FORK, Calif. - Raymond Eugene "Sonny" Loeckle, 68, passed away Sunday (Nov. 17, 2002).

Sonny was born at his family's home in Mason City, Iowa, on April 16, 1934. He lived in Mason City until 1962 when he moved to California. He lived in North Fork, Calif., for the last 20 years as a self-employed electrician.

Sonny's hobbies were his CB radio (his handle was Beano), fishing and driving into the high country just to breathe in the cool mountain air and enjoy the beauty. He enjoyed laughter and lived life to the fullest. He liked to entertain others with ol' time songs. His favorites were "On Top Of Ol' Smokie," "It's In The Book," "Flying Trapeze," "Smoke That Cigarette," and "Life Gets Tegious, Don't It?" On Mother's Day he liked to serenade the local ladies with "The Alphabet Song."

Sonny served as secretary and historian of the Oakhust Chapter of E Clampus Vitus. He served as commander and chaplain of the Ahwahnee, Calif., VFW Post 8743. He was honorably discharged from the Army with the rank of private first class.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Vivian (Whitney) and a sister, Bonny.

He is survived by his wife, Lucinda, North Fork, Calif.; four children from a previous marriage, Raymond Gene, George Allen, Sheila Jo and Julie Ann, all of Mason City; one sister, Shirley (Donald) Schile, Mason City; five brothers, Vincent (Judy), Osage, Iowa, Dennis (Pam), Larrey (Kathy) and Wesley (Kathy), all of Mason City, and Victor (Saundra) of Ottumwa, Iowa. Ray also left grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

BEVERLY A. MARKER-HALLAGAN

CLARION - Beverly A. Marker-Hallagan, 69, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at her home in rural Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Clarion United Methodist Church with the Rev. LaVonne Kaasa officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and will continue one prior to services at the church Wednesday.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233

CHARLES H. MARTIN

CHARLES CITY - Charles H. Martin, 89, of 807 Fifth St., died Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) at the Salsbury Baptist Home, Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel Lane, Charles City, with the Rev. Ruth Yeaton officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Family will greet friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday morning.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorial to the Charles Martin Memorial Fund.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211

GALA ANNA LOUISE STELTER

LAKE MILLS - Gala Anna Louise Stelter, 83, formerly of 5851 South Shore Drive, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kermit Roisen officiating. Burial will be at the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Toeterville.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Gala A. Stelter Memorial Fund.

Gala was born in Grafton on Sept.16, 1919, the daughter of August and Lillie (Verchow) Bork. She was baptized on Oct.12, 1919, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton and was confirmed on May 3, 1936, at the English Lutheran Church in Manly.

Gala received her education at the Grafton School. She was married to Lawrence Stelter on April 4, 1943, in Austin, Minn. They lived on the family farm near Otranto until November of 1967 when they moved to Clear Lake.

She was a kind and devoted wife and mother to her family, whom she loved very much. Besides her family, her joys in life were cooking and housekeeping. Gala was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Gala moved to the Lake Mills Care Center on Nov. 1, 2002.

Gala is survived by her two sons, Dennis Stelter and his wife, Marilyn, of Clear Lake and Daryl "Chip" Stelter and his wife, Linda, of Lake Mills; four grandchildren, John Stelter and his wife, Debby, of Clear Lake, David Stelter and his wife, Donna, of Iowa City, Shawn Stelter and her husband, Paul Thomson, of Overland Park, Kan., and Sheila Stelter of Lake Mills; two great-grandchildren, Timothy Stelter of Clear Lake and Taylor Stelter of Lake Mills; one sister, Betty Rosenberg and her husband, Gene, of Grafton; two brothers, Dale Bork and his wife, Donna, of Inver Grove Heights., Minn., and Wayne Bork and his wife, Ellen, of St. Ansgar; and a sister-in-law, Bernice Callahan and her husband, Johnny, of Austin, Minn. Many nieces and nephews also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence on Aug. 25, 1995, and by her parents.

Gala will be sadly missed by her friends and family.

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

WALTER E. CAMPNEY

CLEAR LAKE - Walter E. Campney, 92, died Thursday (Jan. 2, 2003) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett and Rev. Rebecca Campney Carver officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Dean Schlapia from Algona conducted the Masonic service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Walter Campney Memorial Fund.

Walter was born April 4, 1910, in Rolfe, Iowa, the son of Oliver Arthur and Mable (Thompson) Campney. He attended school from first grade through high school at Plover, Iowa, and then went to Iowa State University for one quarter, but had to leave to help his father on the farm.

In June of 1933, Walter married E. Lorraine Thompson. To this union two sons, Richard and Arthur, were born.

Walter was a farmer and a dairyman. He was also very active in helping other people. He was on the board of Midwest Breeders for 23 years and a board member of the Burt Iowa Elevator for 24 years. Walter also taught Sunday school.

His first wife died in September of 1971, and on August 6, 1972, Walter married Gladys Miner.

Walter was ready to retire and move to Clear Lake, where he thought he would be just a number, but he got involved at the Mason City Senior Center and was on the board of directors for three years. He taught macramé for two years at the center. He organized bus tours for the Senior Center and many trips were taken. He also was the president of AARP for two years. Walter was the Senior Citizen of the Year in 1980 for Cerro Gordo County. In 1981 he was on the building board of the Clear Lake Senior Center. A building was bought and remodeled, and congregate meals were started.

Walter was a life member of the Methodist Church, a 50-year-plus member of the Masons and Eastern Star. He was also a member of Odd Fellows, Moose Lodge, Rebekahs, Senior Citizens of Clear Lake, Evening Lions Club, life member of the International Lions Clubs and the R.S.V.P. volunteer program. He was very active until his health failed.

Walter and Gladys loved to dance and attended three to five dances a week until Walter developed a tumor on his brain.

Walter is survived by his son, Richard Campney and his wife, Elaine; two grandchildren, Benjamin Campney and the Rev. Rebecca Campney Carver and her husband, Phil; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Campney; great-grandchild Joel Carver; two step-daughters, Arlene Bruns and JoAnn Stevens and their families; three step-grandchildren, Lori Damman and her husband, Steve, Kevin Cole and his wife, Cherie, and Tim Cole; six step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beulah Davis, Algona, and Clarice Buscher and her husband, John, Mesa, Ariz.; and a brother, Harold Campney, Spirit Lake.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, E. Lorraine in 1971; his second wife, Gladys in 1999; his son, the Rev. Arthur Campney on Jan 25, 1984; and his granddaughter, Martha, the seven-year-old daughter of Arthur, killed in an automobile accident in 1974.

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

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Tuesday, January 7, 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.

ALYCE C. NELSON

LAKE MILLS - Alyce C. Nelson, 99, of Lake, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

PAUL CHENEY

GREENE - Paul Cheney, 85, of Greene, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, with the Rev. Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday with a Scripture and time of remembering at 7 p.m. at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene.

Memorials may be directed to the Paul Cheney Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.

VIRGIL THORSON

FOREST CITY - Virgil Thorson, 93, of Forest City, died on Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

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

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

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City is in charge of arrangements.

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

PAUL J. SCHUTTE

FORT ATKINSON - Paul J. Schutte, 51, of Fort Atkinson, died from injuries received in an automobile accident on Friday (Jan. 3, 2003) near Spring Grove, Minn.

Paul Joseph Schutte was born on Nov. 24, 1951, the son of Floyd and Ruby (Duncan) Schutte in New Hampton, Iowa. Paul attended St. John's Catholic School and then graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1970.

Paul served in the U.S. Army for two years in the state of Washington.

He worked for Sarah Lee in New Hampton for 27 years, where he served as president of the Machinist Union No. 1091.

Paul farmed the family farm and enjoyed driving his tractors. He also liked to drive limo for Ron's Limo Service, fish, hunt and he had the knack to make people laugh.

Survivors include two daughters, Becky Schutte and fiancé, Kris Werges, of Decorah, and Amanda Schutte, of Fort Atkinson; one son, Matt Schutte, of Decorah; two sisters, Elsie Busta and her husband Joe, of Cresco, and Scarlet Stansbery and her husband Duane, of Mason City; three brothers, Floyd Schutte and wife JoAnn, of Commanche, Jim Schutte and wife Sheryl, of Clinton, and Harold Schutte and wife Bertha, of Waterloo; several nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Carroll and Jerry Schutte.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the Huber-Steffes Am. Legion Post #672 and VFW Turkey River Post #3902.

Funeral arrangements are by Schluter- Balik Funeral Home in Decorah.

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, (563) 382-8651.

WARREN DAVIS

MASON CITY - Warren Davis, 80, of Mason City, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., in Mason City. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

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

DAGNY NELSINE AADSEN

KIESTER, Minn. - Dagny Nelsine Aadsen, 81, of Kiester, Minn. died on Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Scarville Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scarville, with Pastor Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will be at Scarville Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and one hour prior to services at the church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

LEONA I. BROOME

MASON CITY - Leona I. Broome, 75, of 211 S. Ohio Ave., died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

CARL B. NICHOLS

MASON CITY - Carl B. Nichols, 64, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Monday (Dec. 30, 2002) at his home, on 126 W. Woodbury Drive in Garland, Texas. Services and burial were held on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Garland, Texas.

Carl graduated from Mason City High School in 1956. He transferred from Decker's of Mason City to Decker's of Garland, Texas in 1977 as a credit manager. He retired from Decker's in 1992.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church on Beltline in Mesquite, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie (Harding) Nichols of Garland, Texas; a sister-in-law, Tina Schwartz; a niece, Kim Hamand;, one great-niece; and nephew, all of Mason City, Iowa.

RAYMOND EUGENE LOECKLE

NORTH FORK, Calif. - Raymond Eugene "Sonny" Loeckle, 68, passed away Sunday (Nov. 17, 2002).

Sonny was born at his family's home in Mason City, Iowa, on April 16, 1934. He lived in Mason City until 1962 when he moved to California. He lived in North Fork, Calif., for the last 20 years as a self-employed electrician.

Sonny's hobbies were his CB radio (his handle was Beano), fishing and driving into the high country just to breathe in the cool mountain air and enjoy the beauty. He enjoyed laughter and lived life to the fullest.

He liked to entertain others with ol' time songs. His favorites were "On Top Of Ol' Smokie," "It's In The Book," "Flying Trapeze," "Smoke That Cigarette," and "Life Gets Tegious, Don't It?" On Mother's Day he liked to serenade the local ladies with "The Alphabet Song."

Sonny served as secretary and historian of the Oakhust Chapter of E Clampus Vitus. He served as commander and chaplain of the Ahwahnee, Calif., VFW Post 8743. He was honorably discharged from the Army with the rank of private first class.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Vivian (Whitney) and a sister, Bonny.

He is survived by his wife, Lucinda, of North Fork, Calif.; four children from a previous marriage, Raymond Gene, George Allen, Sheila Jo and Julie Ann, all of Mason City; one sister, Shirley (Donald) Schile, of Mason City; five brothers, Vincent (Judy), of Osage, Iowa, Dennis (Pam), Larrey (Kathy) and Wesley (Kathy), all of Mason City, and Victor (Saundra) of Ottumwa, Iowa. Ray also left grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED Wednesday, Jan. 8, 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.

PAUL W. CHENEY

GREENE - Funeral services for Paul W. Cheney, 85, of 11173 Oak Avenue, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be a Scripture and a time-of-remembrance service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday one hour before services.

Paul William Cheney was born Sept. 2, 1917, a son of Will and Grace (Watterson) Cheney, on the family farm two miles east of Greene, where he lived most of his life. He died Monday (January 6, 2003) at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

At the age of 15 months, his mother died in the flu epidemic and the doctor told his father that Paul would not live until the next morning. His life was spared and he attended Dayton No 3. county school, and as a young boy helped working on the family farm. At the age of 10 he was given the job of running the threshing machine called "The Red Rover Special."

During high school Paul excelled in sports, lettering in football, basketball and baseball. He was chosen from Butler County to play American Legion Baseball, winning the state tournament and playing in the National Tourney in 1934. He graduated from the Greene High School in 1935.

He attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls in 1937 to be a coach and was the only freshman that year to receive a letter in three sports. After finding out that he could make more money farming than being a coach, he returned to milking cows and helping his father. He played softball for the Albrecht Hatchery Team until it broke up in 1942.

On Feb. 20, 1942, he was united in marriage to Dawn Dix at the Presbyterian parsonage in Greene. They moved to the family farm in 1944, where they continued to reside.

Paul had been a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, where he was confirmed on April 17, 1927. He served as a trustee and was ordained as an Elder in January 1961. He sang in the church choir, helped with Sunday school, and served as an usher.

As an active member of the community, Paul served on the board of directors of the Co-op Creamery, Co-op Elevator, Round Grove Country Club and Old Round Grove.

Paul's favorite hobbies were fishing and golfing with Dawn. For more than 25 years the family spent a week each year at Leech Lake. Being with his children and grandchildren was the most important thing of all.

Living family members include his loving wife, Dawn, of Greene; five children: Bruce Cheney and sons, Matt (Erin) of San Jose and Mark of New York City; Craig (Eileen) Cheney of Greene and their family, Stephen (Kathy) Rindels and Hannah of Shell Rock, Jennifer (Daren) Huisenga of Waterloo, and Caley Cheney of Iowa City; Diane (Jerry) Eckenrod of Belle Plaine and their family, Grant (Traci) Eckenrod and daughters, Morgan, Madison and McKenna of Williamsburg, Jason (Suzanne) Eckenrod, Jake and Lexie of Mt. Zion, Ill.; Dana (Dave) Nichols and daughters, Whitney and Morgan of Davenport; Lana (Chuck) Ringus of Clear Lake and their children, Jared of Cedar Falls, Abby of Corning, Rachel (Doug) Watson of Rocky Mt., N.C., and their family, Gretchen (Mark) Mathison and sons Miller and Gray of Durham, N.C., and Nathan (Amber) Watson and their son Porter of Rocky Mt., N.C.

Also surviving are two stepsisters, Audrey Wills of Kersey, Pa., and Ardis Sarchett of Ames.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Frank and Raymond Cheney.

Reid Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.

DOROTHY BELL

ROCKFORD - Dorothy Bell, 92, of Nora Springs, formerly of Rockford, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.

LILLIAN M. PAYNE

DES MOINES - Miss Lillian M. Payne, 96, of 3520 Grand Ave., formerly of Mason City, died Monday (Jan.6, 2003) at Wesley Acres, Des Moines.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wesley Acres Community Room, Des Moines. There will be a noon graveside service Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery, Pella.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Dunn's Funeral Home, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to her church, to Central College in Pella or to the Salvation Army.

Lillian was born in Pella and graduated from Pella High School. In 1928 she graduated from Central College, Pella, and later received her masters degree in science from the University of Iowa.

She taught school in Mason City 32 years before retiring in 1972. She has been living in Des Moines the last 10 years.

Lillian was a member of West Des Moines United Methodist Church. She belonged to many clubs and organizations, the Des Moines, Polk County, and National Education Associations, PEO Chapter EH, Order of the Eastern Star, White Shrine (Mason City), and Beta Sigma Phi.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lillian Payne and her two sisters.

Dunn's Funeral Home, (515) 244-2121.

LILA M. MATHEWS

MASON CITY - Lila M. Mathews, 76, of 31 24th St. S.W., died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at USA Healthcare, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.

STAMATINA 'TINA' POTIRIADES

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -Stamatina "Tina" Potiriades, 59, formerly of Mason City, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) in Aliso Viejo.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.

VIOLA (BOBBIE) DAHL

EMMONS, Minn. - Viola (Bobbie) Dahl, 95, of Emmons, Minn., died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main, Lake Mills, (641) 592-0221.

RICHARD H. NORTON

MASON CITY - Richard H. Norton, 92, of 1037 19th St. S.W., died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924.

LEONA I. BROOME

MASON CITY - Leona I. Broome, 75, of 211 S. Ohio, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

Leona was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Thornton, the daughter of Peter and Rebecca (Hustedt) Neve. She attended school in Thornton.

Leona married Merle Broome on July 27, 1957, in Nebraska. They moved to Mason City from Thornton.

Leona was a member of the Moose Lodge and GGG Club. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, crocheting and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Judy Latch of Mason City, Linda Espinosa of Mason City, Pam Funk of Clear Lake, Jerry Buss and wife, Linda, of Beloit, Wis., and Frank Buss of Sheffield; step-children, Mary Jane Mares and husband, Lloyd, of Des Moines, Richard Broome and wife, Mary, of Minneapolis, Minn., and David Broome and wife, Nancy, of Minneapolis, Minn.; grandchildren, Tammi Oetken of Hampton, Edward Simon and wife, Brenda, of Mason City, Chris Simon of Mason City, Joe Terlisner of Mason City, Brandon Espinosa of Mason City, Heather Funk of Clear Lake, and several additional grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Irene Buss of Meservey; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Merilayne Muth of Mason City.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merle; and one brother, Leslie.

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

VIRGIL E. THORSON

FOREST CITY - Virgil E. Thorson, 93, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

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

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church Friday. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, is in charge of arrangements.

Virgil Everett Thorson, son of Ida M. Uhr and Thomas O. Thorson, was born Aug. 1, 1909, at Rolfe, Iowa. He helped his father and two brothers farm until he graduated from Des Moines Township High School. Following graduation he enrolled in the Fort Dodge Business College and earned a degree in office procedure and accounting.

He was then employed in the office of International Harvester Distribution Center. After leaving International Harvester because of the Depression, he returned to Rolfe and helped several area farmers with farming. Later he was successful in bidding on a U.S. Postal Service contract to haul mail between Manson and Laurens, Iowa, which he did for several years.

He was united in marriage to Katie Luella Petersen of Rolfe Aug. 1, 1931. The couple farmed in Palo Alto, Humboldt and Pocahontas counties before moving to Forest City in 1957 where Virgil operated a bookkeeping, tax and Western Union service. After selling the bookkeeping service, he worked at Waldorf College as an accountant until he retired in 1981.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City where he served on the board of trustees and was treasurer of the congregation for several years. He enjoyed baseball, basketball, bird-watching and listening to good music, especially from the Waldorf Choir.

Survivors include two sons, Lowell Thorson and his wife, Revonda, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Dennis Thorson of Burnsville, Minn.; a daughter, Virgene Putman and her husband, David, of Indianapolis, Ind.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Katie; three sisters; and two brothers.

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

JUNE M. ATTIG

TITONKA - June M. Attig, 82, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Chapel, Titonka, with the Rev. Merlin Norris officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Titonka.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

CLAIR FRANK ELPHIC

COULTER - Clair Frank Elphic, 76, of Coulter died Monday (Jan. 6, 2001) at Franklin General Hospital, Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer with the Rev. Jeff Long officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, (515) 456-3232.

BETHANY BELLE DIRKSEN

WODEN - Bethany Belle Dirksen, infant daughter of Arlin and Ruth Ann Dirksen, was born Sunday, Jan. 5, at 8:30 p.m. at Kossuth Regional Hospital in Algona, but went to heaven at 8:31 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 636 N. Best St., Forest City, with Pastor Doug Farrell officiating. Burial will be at Bingham Township Cemetery, Woden.

Visitation will be one hour before the funeral service at the church Thursday.

Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 562-2858.

MARIAN SEEBECK

BRITT - Marian Seebeck, 73, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Britt Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Kevin Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Woden Christian Reformed Church Cemetery near Woden.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Friday.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.

ALYCE NELSON

LAKE MILLS - Funeral services for Alyce Nelson, 99, of Lake Mills, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with the Rev. Tom Hagen officiating. Burial will be at Bristol Cemetery, rural Joice.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour before the services at the church Thursday.

Alyce C. Nelson was born in Bristol Township, Worth County, Iowa, to Christian and Anna (Halstenson) Brevig Halvorson on Jan. 21, 1903, and lived almost the entire century within 15 miles of her birthplace.

She married Nels H. Nelson on June 28, 1922, and had two sons, VeRone and Dennis. Nels and Alyce farmed near Joice until Nels's death in 1958. She remained on the family farm until Dennis's death in 1995. She moved to Maple Court in Northwood in 1996 and in 2000 to the Lake Mills Care Center.

Alyce worked for several years as a cook in the Joice Public School. She was a lifelong active member at Bristol Lutheran Church until its closing, when she transferred her membership to Sion Lutheran Church.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family.

Alyce C. Nelson died Jan. 6, 2003, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City following a brief illness with pneumonia and a fractured hip earlier in the day.

Survivors include her son, VeRone and his wife, Bonnie Nelson, El Dorado Springs, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Fern Nelson and granddaughter, Doreen and husband, Jim Carter, all of Woodbury, Minn.; granddaughter, Deb and her husband, Jim Scholten, of Sioux City, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Jessica and husband, Ryan McIntosh, J.D. Scholten and Caroline Carter; sister, Ruth Peterson, Northwood; and sisters-in-law, Betty Halvorson Colby and Mavis Halvorson Olson.

Alyce was preceded in death by her husband, Nels; son, Dennis; granddaughter, Durene; her parents; brothers, Henry, Almer, Inghart, Clarence, Arnold and Joe Halvorson.

Alyce's wishes were that any memorials be given to the Bristol Cemetery Fund.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation, (641) 592-0221.

WARREN G. DAVIS

MASON CITY - Warren G. Davis, 80, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at his home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jeff Dahlin of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Mended Hearts Association of Mercy Hospital.

Warren was born Nov. 7, 1922, in Oelwein, the son of Harold G. and Esther Mae (Walrath) Davis. He attended school in Emmetsburg and graduated from Emmetsburg High School.

Warren married Sally Kehm on Nov. 5, 1961, at First United Methodist Church in Mason City. He had a long career in the automotive industry, including selling auto parts on the road for several years. In the fall of 2000, Warren and Sally enjoyed the trip of a lifetime, an Alaskan cruise with special friends Karen and Wally Collins of Green Bay, Wis. Warren was dearly loved and will be sadly missed.

Those left to cherish his memory are two sons, Michael Davis and wife, Laura, of Waverly, and Paul Davis and his wife, Brenda, of Mountain Home, Ark.; two daughters, Ruth Davis of Mason City and Karen Sutton and her husband, Clinton, of Hastings, Minn; 14 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Brennan of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sally; two daughters, Cheryl Frascht and Michelle Davis; one grandson; and one great grandson.

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

DOY M. BAKER

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. - Doy Merl Baker 84, died Wednesday (Dec. 4, 2002) at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, Fla.

Born Dec. 24, 1917, in Mason City, Iowa, he was the son of Charles and Ada Grace (Miner) Baker.

Dr. Baker, a retired professor of music theory and composition, earned a bachelor of music degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1940 and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.

He first taught high school music in Clarence, Iowa, where he met his wife, Kathryn Dewey, and they were married on Sept. 28, 1941. Mrs. Baker preceded him in death on Nov. 23, 1993.

The Bakers lived in Dubuque from 1944 to 1962, where Dr. Baker was head of the music department at the University of Dubuque. They then moved to Interlochen, Mich., where he taught music theory and composition at the Interlochen Center for the Arts until his retirement in 1980. In 1999, Dr. Baker moved to Sun City Center, Fla.

Dr. Baker is survived by his four children, Craig (Dorothy) Baker of Huntington Beach, Calif., Kimberly Kay (George) Anderson of Vienna, Va., Deborah Sue (John) Demsick of Dexter, and Brian (Ruth) Baker of Mount Pleasant; brother, Melvin Baker of Sun City Center, Fla.; a sister, Madelyn of Bandon, Ore.; and 11 grandchildren.

Beloved for his gentle spirit and tireless dedication to the teaching and guidance of young musicians, Dr. Baker was valued as a quiet innovator by his students and colleagues. Of particular benefit to his students was his commitment to bringing the most respected composers and performers of our day to both the music department in Dubuque and to the theory department at Interlochen. His teaching innovations include an individualized approach to teaching music theory and an integrated theory and music history text that was used not only by him, but also in many schools across the nation.

A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City, Mich., on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ron Sinclair officiatingIn remembrance of Doy Baker, memorial contributions may be directed to the Interlochen Center for the Arts, PO Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643-0199.

The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, Mich., (231) 947-6347.

VERNON RAY PERRY

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Vernon Ray Perry, after a courageous battle with cancer, died Jan. 3, 2003. Vernon was born Sept. 17, 1930, in Forest City, Iowa.

Vernon was preceded in death by his mother, Verna; his father, Mortie Ray; and sisters, Marjorie Perry and Thelma Rusley.

He leaves his wife of 53 years, Lila; four children, Rick Perry from San Antonio, Texas, Kate Perry from Tucson, Ariz., Kevin Perry from Phoenix, Ariz., and Andy Perry from McAllen, Texas; six much loved grandchildren; and three precious great-grandchildren. He is survived by two sisters, Geraldine Anderson of Hawthorne, Calif., and Syble McKenzie of Safford, Ariz. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Vernon graduated from Ventura High School in Iowa. He farmed in Clear Lake, Iowa, until 1961 when he moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., and worked with Shamrock Dairy as a distributor until 1969, where he was commonly known as "Vern, the milkman." Vernon worked with Frito Lay from 1969 until 1973. He started working with Prestige Cleaners in 1974 as a route salesman until his retirement in 1989.

Even though retired, Vernon enjoyed staying busy for several more years as the neighborhood gardener and handyman until just a few months before his death. He could always find some time to chat about cars, machinery or farming. He cherished his family and valued his strong faith in God.

Vernon loved life, and his life will be celebrated in a memorial service on Friday, Jan. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3110 N. Hayden, Scottsdale, Ariz., with Pastor Murphy officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church and to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Ariz. 85016

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 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.

CATHERINE HANSEN

ALGONA - Catherine Hansen, 91, of Algona, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Algona Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Wilson Funeral Home, 403 E. McGregor in Algona.

Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.

DALE E. HARTZELL

ANKENY - Dale E. Hartzell, 78, of 115 S.E. Third St. in Ankeny, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2002) at Mercy Hospice in Johnston of myelo fibrosis.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Ankeny Funeral Home in Ankeny.

Dale was born in Algona, Iowa. He was in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War.

He had spent the last 21 years in Ankeny. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and a past master. He was a member of Veteran of Foreign Wars and American Legion, a volunteer fireman and a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

He retired in 1991 from the Des Moines Area Community College, where he worked as a custodial supervisor.

Dale enjoyed sporting events, family activities and was a loyal Iowa Hawkeye fan.

He is survived by two daughters, Kathrine Hartzell Grandgeorge, of Ankeny, and Julie Hartzell Birdsall, of Windsor, Colo.; son, Jeffrey L. Hartzell, of Ankeny; four grandchildren, and a sister, Grace Hartzell, of Garner.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Dale Hartzell Memorial Fund.

Ankeny Funeral Home, (515) 964-4674.

VIOLA 'BOBBIE' DAHL

EMMONS, Minn. - Viola "Bobbie" Dahl, 95, of Emmons, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at St. John's Lutheran Home in Emmons.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Emmons Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Emmons.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main in Lake Mills.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

LILA M. MATHEWS

MASON CITY - Lila M. Mathews, 76, of 222 S. Pierce Ave., died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at USA Healthcare.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Joel Dahlen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Lila M. Mathews Memorial Fund.

Lila was born May 15, 1926, in Mason City, the daughter of Hans Henry and Goldie (Squibb) Smith. She attended school in Mason City.

Lila married John R. Mathews on June 11, 1944, in Mason City.

She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, and enjoyed bowling, golfing and cooking.

Lila is survived by a daughter, Linda Starbuck and husband, David, of Mitchell; two grandchildren, Randy Strait and wife, Christa, of Mason City, and Brian Strait and wife, Jodie, of Ankeny; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Vernon Smith and wife, Bernadette, of Hemet, Calif., and Gerald Smith and wife, Jackie, of Mason City; one sister, Sharon McBride and husband, George, of Oakdale, Minn., and many nieces and nephews.

Lila was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, and three sisters, Doris Leewright, Juanita Riser and Dixie Carrott.

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

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

RICHARD HENRY NORTON

MASON CITY - Richard Henry Norton, 92, of 129 S. Jackson Ave., died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at the I.O.O.F Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Father Dennis Cahill of Holy Family Catholic Church officiating. Burial will take place 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 Richard H. Norton Memorial Fund.

Richard was born Aug. 17, 1910, in Plymouth, the son of Philip Henry Norton and Florence Rose (Keyes) Norton. He attended school in Rock Falls, Iowa, after which he worked at Bert Winters' Tire Shop, later Stoddard Tire Shop and thereafter the Alstot Battery Shop.

Mr. Norton was well known when he worked at Mason City Sporting Goods, which later became Decker Brothers. He built custom rifles and components for firearms, and was a well-known gunsmith.

In addition to his expertise with firearms, Mr. Norton was a well-known coin collector and served as judge for coin shows in Minnesota and Iowa. On July 24, 1942, he married Anne Martin at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Mr. Norton was a certified electrician, served as a representative of the Mosler Safe Co., and was particularly known for his ability to open bank vaults that had been damaged by thieves. He served as a supervisor of Meter Mechanics for P.G. & E. and finished his working career as plant engineer for MetalCraft, where he was employed for 25 years.

He is survived by one brother, Robert L. Norton, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anne, who died on Jan. 30, 1996, and his brother, Lawrence L. Norton.

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

TRISTEN J. FIEDLER

CASEY D. FIEDLER

THOMPSON - Tristen Joshua and Casey Dean Fiedler, infant twins of Ron and Nicole Fiedler, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minn.

Private graveside services will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City with the Rev. Jerry Blake officiating.

Winter Funeral Home of Thompson is in charge of arrangements.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (641) 584-2520.

MARIAN SEEBECK

BRITT - Marian Seebeck, 73, of Britt, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa.

Funeral services for Marian Seebeck will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Britt Christian Reformed Church in Britt with Pastor Kevin Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Woden Christian Reformed Church Cemetery near Woden.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and one hour prior to services at the church.

Marian, the daughter of Kobie and Dena Lolling Behr Hemmen, was born April 22, 1929, on the family farm near Woden. She attended country school and graduated from Britt High School.

On Jan. 10, 1948, Marian was united in marriage with Charles Seebeck in Des Moines. The couple resided on a farm near Wesley, where they farmed and raised their children.

Following Charlie's death in 1986, Marian moved to Britt, where she was employed by Fedder's Drug Store, Joe Wellik Insurance and Ewing Funeral Home.

Since retirement, she had enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Marian was a member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church before moving to Britt. She then became a member of the Britt Christian Reformed Church, where she was very active in church activities and was a member of the Ladies Aid. Marian was also a member of the neighborhood birthday club.

Marian is survived by four children, Charlotte "Charly" Frideres and her husband, Ron, of Algona, Dorothy Garrett and her husband, Gary, of Wesley, Charles Seebeck and his wife, Gail, of Clear Lake, and Jacque Huesman and her husband, Keith, of Mason City; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Chris Hemmen and his wife, Carol, of Algona, and "sister," MaryAnn Van Weelden and her husband, Ernie, of Wesley, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, (641) 843-3839.

ANDREW JOHN LARSON

BUFFALO CENTER - Andrew John Larson, 91, of Buffalo Center, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (641) 562-2858.

JAMES H. SLOCUM

SHEFFIELD - James H. Slocum, 61, of Irving, Texas, and formerly of Sheffield, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Dallas, Texas in an automobile accident.

There will be no services. Inurnment will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

James H. Slocum was born Oct. 2, 1941, in Mason City to Bud and Nina Hinman Slocum. He was raised in Clear Lake and attended Clear Lake schools.

He was united in marriage to Shirley Schumacher on April 9, 1960, in Osage. He was a truck driver for Seabee Corp. in Hampton.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren.

He is survived by a son, James Slocum and wife, Missy, of Hampton; daughter, Jodi and husband, Lynn Cooke, of Holt, Mo., and daughter, Gina and her husband, Tom Boehmer, of Mason City; son, Roy Slocum, of Sheffield; four sisters, Sue and husband, Gene Zwald, of Baldwin, Wis., Sherrie and husband, Jim Prince, of Irving, Texas, Terrie Wolfe, of Irving, and Mariann Slocum, of Grand Prairie, Texas; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.

HELENE VALA REETZ

ROCKFORD - Helene Vala Reetz, 86, died on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, at the Providence Mount St. Vincent Home in Seattle, Wash.

Mrs. Reetz was born in Rockford, the daughter of Frank Vala and Katherine Kingsfield Vala.

Helene and her husband, Ray, farmed near Rockford from 1939 until 1969, when they moved to Denver, Colo.

Mrs. Reetz worked as a registered nurse for Dr. Russel Knight in Rockford, for the Floyd County Hospital and for Mercy Hospital in Mason City.

She was active in the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Nurses.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John and Tom; and by her husband, Ray.

Family members surviving Helene Reetz include a son, John Reetz and his wife, Barbara, and children, Anthony and Jenny Reetz, 3716 36th Ave. S.W. Seattle, Wash., 98126; a sister, Eileen Neenan and husband, Tom, of Center Point, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Vala, of Rockford, and many nieces and nephews.

STAMATINA 'TINA' POTRIADES

MASON CITY - Stamatina "Tina" Potriades, 59, of 63 Conch Reef, Aliso Viejo, Calif., formerly of Mason City, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church with a Trisagion Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

DOROTHY MARIE BELL

NORA SPRINGS - Dorothy Marie Bell, 92, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2002) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Her funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Dorothy M. Bell Memorial Fund.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, is in charge of the service.

Dorothy was born Feb. 27, 1910, in Garner, a daughter of Lawrence and Anna (Sullivan) Tobin. The family moved to Charles City, where in 1929 Dorothy was united in marriage to Burnett "Brownie" Alderman. To this union three children were born. Mr. Alderman passed away in 1945.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Harley Bell on Dec. 14, 1947, in Charles City and to their union, three children were born. Mr. Bell passed away in 1980.

Dorothy was a lifelong homemaker whose great joy was her family. She also enjoyed tending to her many large gardens and was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.

Dorothy is survived by her six children, Marvin J. Alderman, of Mason City, Mrs. Eddy (Elizabeth) Scott, of Mason City, Mrs. Don (Marjorie) Weiner, of Rockford, Gloria Baltes, of Charles City, Mrs. Joseph (Joyce) Theilen, of Nora Springs, and James Bell and Bonnie, of Brighton, Iowa. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one brother, Michael Tobin, of Nora Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, an infant daughter, Norma Jean, three sisters, one brother and a grandchild, David Weiner.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.

Globe Gazette Obituaries

PUBLISHED FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 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.

CATHERINE HANSEN

ALGONA - Catherine Hansen, 90, of Algona, died on Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at the Algona Manor.

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

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Wilson Funeral Home, 403 E. McGregor in Algona, with a 4 p.m. Guild rosary and a 7 p.m. scripture service.

Catherine was born on Dec. 28, 1912 in Rivall, N.D., the daughter of William and Edith (Christensen) Durick. She received her education in Columbus, N.D., where she also taught country school. She later attended business college in Hibbing, Minn. She then worked in Minneapolis, Minn. for an insurance company until she married Wade Hansen in 1940 in Minneapolis.

They moved to Algona where she worked in law offices. She later took college courses from Drake University. She earned her Masters degree from Mankato State University.

She taught for 23 years at the Britt Community Schools in Britt, Iowa, retiring in 1978. She entered the Algona Manor in February of 2000.

She was a member of St. Cecelia's Catholic Church and Guild and the ISEA. She also tutored many students in the Algona area.

She was very happy when involved with her family and their activities. She enjoyed sewing.

She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Steil, of Decorah; two sons, Lynn, of Crosslake, Minn. and Dirk, of Milford, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, husband, and three brothers.

Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.

ALDEN PORTER

MASON CITY - Alden Porter, 71, of Mason City, died on Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at home.

Memorials may be given to the Newman Catholic School Outdoor Classroom Projects in Al's memory.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

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

TRISTEN J. FIEDLER

CASEY D. FIEDLER

THOMPSON - Tristen Joseph and Casey Dean Fiedler, infant twins of Ron and Nicole Fiedler, died on Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minn.

Private graveside services will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City with Father Jerry Blake officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Tristen Joseph and Casey Dean Fiedler Memorial Fund, care of 48327 110th Ave. Thompson, IA 50478.

Winter Funeral Home of Thompson is in charge of arrangements.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (641) 584-2520.

MARIE BARTELT

TITONKA - Marie Bartelt, 90, of Titonka, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka, with the Rev. James Berka officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Titonka.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Titonka.

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

ARLA L. COWAN

ALGONA - Arla Lucille Cowan, 82, of Algona, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona, with the Rev. Dennis Secrease officiating.

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

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements.

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

ARDITH HALVORSEN

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

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

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

GARY J. GRAHAM

ROCKFORD - Gary J. Graham, 61, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Ave. in Rockford.

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

RUTH I. YAKEL

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

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Willim Funeral Home, 320 E St. in Latimer.

Willim Funeral Home, (641) 579-6278.

ANDREW J. LARSON

BUFFALO CENTER - Andrew John Larson, 91, of Buffalo Center, died on Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Mary Sacco officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until time of services of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (641) 562-2858.

STAMATINA 'TINA' POTIRIADES

MASON CITY - Stamatina "Tina" Potiriades, 59, of 63 Conch Reef, Aliso Viejo, Calif., formerly of Mason City, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003).

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church with a Trisagion prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Stamatina "Tina" Potiriades Memorial Fund.

Tina was born Dec. 27, 1943, in Mason City, the daughter of Steve and Helen (Sederis) Potiriades.

Tina graduated from Mason City High School and with honors from the University of Iowa where she received a double masters degree and her Ph.D. She moved to Iowa City in 1964 and to California in 1992.

Tina was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church, Daughters of Penelope, where she was past lieutenant governor and Fez editor for AHEPA.

Tina is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Tsevas and husband, Dimitrios, of Iowa City, and Elaine Vatakis and husband, Gus, of Aliso Viejo, Calif.; one granddaughter, Eleni Tsevas, of Iowa City; brother, Andrew Potiriades of Garner; sister, Zaharoula Tsiboukas of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews.

Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents.

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

                         Posted by Gene Manning