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.
Gary Schroeder
CHARLES CITY Gary Schroeder, 54, of Charles City died Monday (Dec. 20, 2004) at his residence.
Memorial services for Gary Schroeder will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and visitation will continue an hour prior to the service.
Gary Wayne Schroeder was born Sept. 14, 1950, at Charles City, the son of Russell and Viola (Debban) Schroeder. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1968, received a business degree from Mankato State in 1972 and a masters degree in educational psychology from Winona State.
He married Vicki Guthart and they later divorced.
Gary worked for a number of years at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., and then owned and operated the "Time Out Restaurant" at New Hampton.
His hobbies included fishing and participating in and watching sports.
Living family members include a son, Benjamin Jon Schroeder; a brother, Russell (Vicky) Schroeder Jr. of Charles City; a sister, "Ginny" Schroeder, of Charles City; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
Delma M. Austin
MASON CITY Delma M. Austin, 92, of Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at her home.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Bill Kanne of the First Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Delma M. Austin Memorial Fund or to Opportunity Villiage.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Laura M. Grell
CLEAR LAKE Laura M. Grell, 78, of 1126 First St. S.E. in Mason City, formerly of Clear Lake, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Galilean Lutheran Church, Highway 18 W. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jeff Ungs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
The family suggests memorials to Laura M. Grell Memorial Fund.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
Ernie May Kiley
RENWICK Ernie May "Peggy" Kiley, 94, of rural Renwick, died Thursday (Dec. 30, 2004) at Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.
Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Renwick United Methodist Church in Renwick, with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Goldfield.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Renwick United Methodist Church in Renwick.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Renwick is in charge of arrangements.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 824-3465.
Lillian Sobek
RENWICK Lillian Sobek, 86, of Renwick, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at USA Healthcare Center in Clarion.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Renwick.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 824-3465.
Mildred M. Scuffham
ALGONA Mildred M. Scuffham, 97, of Algona, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at Good Samaritan Communities in Algona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
Robert Lewis
CHARLES CITY Robert Lewis, 85, of Charles City, died Thursday (Dec. 30, 2004) at Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S Main in Charles City.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.
Alonzo L. Willson
MASON CITY Alonzo L. Willson, 96, of Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
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Delma M. Austin
MASON CITY Delma M. Austin, 92, of Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Bill Kanne of First Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation for Delma will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Delma M. Austin Memorial Fund or to Opportunity Village in her name.
Delma was born Aug. 15, 1912, in Iowa City, the daughter of William A. and Rose Alice (Tucker) Collins. Delma came to Mason City from Hampton with her family at the age of four. She attended Mason City High School. Delma was united in marriage to O. Glenn Austin on Sept. 9, 1930, in Mason City. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
Delma was a member of the A.R.C. (Association for Retarded Citizens) and held the office of president for two years. After becoming a member of the A.R.C., she helped the local chapter get going again. Delma was a member of her card club for more than fifty years. She also was a member of the McKinley P.T.A. and served as president for two years. Delma loved to bowl and was in the Mixed and Early Riser Leagues. She was very involved in assisting special needs persons with bowling and learning how to bowl. For nearly twenty years Delma ran the Handicap Bowling Program. She was also a member of the Degree of Honor and Royal Neighbors.
Delma was a cherished caretaker of children by many families in the area. She will be dearly missed by both family and friends.
Delma is survived by her children: Norma Jean Swenson and husband, Dean, of Van Horne, Iowa, Robert Austin and wife, Gloria, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., Randy Austin and wife, Patty, of Manly, John Austin, of Mason City, and Cindy Wurtzel of Mason City; Delma is also survived by sixteen grandchildren; forty great grandchildren; twenty-nine great-great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Elaine Austin, of Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn; one grandchild in infancy; a brother; one son, William; a granddaughter, Deborah Howard; and one great grandchild.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Laura M. Grell
CLEAR LAKE Laura M. Grell, 78, of 1126 First Street S.E., Mason City, formerly of Clear Lake, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at St. Marys Hospital, in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Galilean Lutheran Church, Highway 18 W. Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jeff Ungs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth Street in Clear Lake.
The family suggests memorials to Laura M. Grell Memorial fund.
Laura was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Green Bay, Wis. the daughter of George and Laura (Martin) Munn. She moved to Mason City in 1930.
Laura married Roger Grell Nov. 10, 1945, in Mason City. They moved to Clear Lake in 1950. She worked at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, and later at E.F. Johnson's, Unisys, and then for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Home Health Care.
She was a very caring person and really enjoyed working for home health care. She also enjoyed flowers, crafts and listening to country music. She was a member of Galilean Lutheran Church.
Laura is survived by four children: Judy Arnold and her husband, Sam, Clear Lake, Ray Grell and his wife, Bev, Clear Lake, Terry Grell and his wife, Lori, Mason City, and Maurene Schimmel and her husband, Bruce, Ankeny; twenty grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Knitter, Milwaukee, Wis., and Florence Glosen, Kansas City, Kan.; and four brothers: Charles Munn, San Diego, Calif., Robert Munn, Albuquerque, N.M., George Munn Jr., Cal Juna, Calif., and John Munn, San Diego, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Elmer; husband, Roger; granddaughter, Marie; a half-brother; and one brother, Daniel Munn.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
Phyllis T. Bellows
GREENE Funeral services for Mrs. Hoton (Phyllis T.) Bellows, 78, of 101 South Main, Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street in Greene, where there will be a public Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services.
Phyllis T. Wiebke was born June 11, 1926, a daughter of Heinrich and Antje (Franken) Wiebke, and died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
She was baptized Aug. 29, 1926, and was confirmed April 6, 1941, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at Vilmar. She received her education for teaching in rural country schools and graduated from the Greene High School in 1944. She taught in the Dayton and Coldwater Township Schools.
On June 20, 1948, she was united in marriage to Hoton F. Bellows at Vilmar. They made their home in Greene and to this union two daughters were born. Phyllis was a loving wife and mother, and dedicated homemaker, providing for the needs of her family. In her leisure she enjoyed doing word puzzles.
Phyllis was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild, and was a member of WELCA for many years.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 56 years, Hoton, of Greene; her daughters, Rebecca (Kirk) Harman of Washington, Iowa, and Nancy (Rick) Ebling of Greene; six grandchil-dren: Derek (Julie) Ebling of Las Vegas, Nev., Brent (Mindy) Ebling of Maple Grove, Minn., Jef-frey Ebling of Ottumwa, Heather Harman of Chicago, Hayley Harman of Overland Park, Kan., and Holly Harman of Washington, Iowa; one brother, Glenn (Margaret) Wiebke of Waterloo; and a sister-in-law, Charmaine Wiebke, of Greene; and several nieces and nephews.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Phyllis T. Bellows Memorial Fund in care of the family, P. O. Box 44, Greene, IA 50636-0044.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Lillian Genelle Sobek
RENWICK Lillian Genelle Sobek, 86, formerly of Kanawha, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at U.S.A. Healthcenter in Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Kanawha United Methodist Church in Kanawha. Burial will take place at Amsterdam Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the Kanawha United Methodist Church.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home of Renwick is handling the arrangements
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 824-3465.
Alonzo L. Willson
MASON CITY Alonzo L. Willson, 96, of Mason City, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. James M. Magelssen of Trinity Lutheran Church of Mason City presiding. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
There will be no visitation.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 North Pennsylvania in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Richard B. Rick' Cavell
CHARLES CITY Richard B. "Rick" Cavell, 50, Charles City, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
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.
Thomas E. White
McINTIRE Thomas Edward White, 87,of McIntire, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 East Main in Riceville, with the Rev. Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in the Wayne Cemetery in McIntire.
Visitation will held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the Funeral Home and again, one hour prior to the service, on Tuesday.
Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is in charge of the arrangements.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2242.
Margaret S. Peggy' Gales
ALGONA Margaret S. "Peggy" Gales, 101, of Algona, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Good Samaritan Communities in Algona.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Algona, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary beginning at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
Mildred M. Scuffham
ALGONA Mildred M. Scuffham, 97, of Algona, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at Good Samaritan Communities in Algona.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church in Algona. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.
Donald L. Flugum
LAKE MILLS Donald L. Flugum, 76, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral arragements are incomplete at the Mittlestadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Mildred Nelson
MASON CITY Mildred Nelson, 92, of Mason City died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Good Shep-herd Health Center in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory (641) 423-0924.
Patricia K. Weaver
MASON CITY Patricia K. Weaver, 63, of Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.
Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory (641) 423-0924.
Paul Austin
CLEAR LAKE Paul Austin, 77, of Clear Lake, died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
Lydia Schoenbeck
LATIMER Lydia Schoenbeck, 90, of Latimer died at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Latimer.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (641) 579-6278.
Virginia Pratt
CLARION Virginia Pratt, 85, of Clarion, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at the Crestview Manor in Webster City.
Funeral services are incomplete at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Clarion.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
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Paul Austin
CLEAR LAKE Paul Austin, 77, of Clear Lake died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Avenue South, Clear Lake, with Monsignoir Robert Hogan officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors conducted by members of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Post No. 4868.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake, and one hour prior to funeral Mass at the church on Wednesday.
Memorials may be directed to the Paul Austin Memorial Fund.
Paul Austin was born June 2, 1927, in Madison, Wis., the son of Nathaniel and Doretta (Strohmenger) Austin. He attended school at Sun Prairie High School and Platteville State Teachers College. Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving during World War II; he was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1951.
He was united in marriage to Eunice (Wilke) Austin on Nov. 24, 1951; to this union three children were born.
He moved to California and worked for Kellogg Company as a salesman. He moved to Wisconsin in 1964 and worked for Land O'Lakes; he also worked for AMPI. In 1975 he started the American Cheesemen Inc., retiring in 2000.
In 1952, Paul tried out for the St. Louis Browns baseball team and worked very hard trying out to be a pitcher, after a month Rogers Hornsby called him into the office and said, "Austin, the best advice I can give you is to get a real job!"
Paul enjoyed golfing, fishing, baseball, boxing, and playing pool; his greatest love was his family. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake.
He is survived by his wife Eunice Austin, of Clear Lake; two children, Deborah Austin, of Clear Lake, and Jeffry and his wife, Denice Austin, of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Jacob Austin, of Clear Lake, and Amber Austin, of Ankeny; daughter-in-law, Lorene Austin-Bennett and her husband, Mark Bennett, of Ankeny; along with many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by parents; son, Joseph Austin; and one sister, Margaret.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 347-2193
Eugene L. Robin' Kendall
MASON CITY Eugene L. "Robin" Kendall, 80, of Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street S.E. in Mason City with the Rev. Ryan Langner officiating. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Fullerton Funeral Home prior to Eugene's service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or the Star Program.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
Alonzo L. Willson
MASON CITY Alonzo L. Willson, 96, of Mason City died Friday (Dec. 31, 2004) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. James M. Magelssen of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Alonzo was born on Sept. 1, 1908, the son of Arthur L. and Lilly (Gundersgaard) Willson in Mason City. Alonzo has been a lifelong resident of Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School Class of 1929.
Alonzo worked with his father in the excavating business until 1941 and then began worked for Mason City Tent and Awning from 1941 to 1943. He then began a 26-year career in the powerhouse at Armour before retiring in 1968.
He became active in the Senior Chamber Men's Division and the Senior Citizen's Center. Alonzo was an RSVP volunteer in transportation and received the Outstanding Volunteer Award in 1979. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a 50-plus year member of Oddfellows.
Alonzo is survived by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Willson, of Holland, Mich.; one niece; two nephews; and many distant cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Stanley.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Dan Ray Blanchard
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. Dan Ray Blanchard, 50, of Johnson City, Tenn., died Thursday (Dec. 30, 2004) at the North Side Hospital in Johnson City, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary, 1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, Tenn., with the Rev. George Macht officiating.
Dan's family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service at Smith Mortuary.
Dan was an employee of Simplicity Manufacturing and is survived by sons, Brad Blanchard of Georgia and Cain Blanchard of Knoxville; a daughter, Danielle Blanchard, of Knoxville; a brother, Dick Blanchard and sisters, Barbara Wilson and Ronda Worthy, all of Iowa.
Dan was proceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy Blanchard.
Smith Mortuary, (865) 983-1000
Richard B. Rick' Cavell
CHARLES CITY Richard B. "Rick" Cavell, 50, of 201 N. Illinois St. in Charles City, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
No formal visitation or service is planned at this time for Rick, however, a memorial service will take place in Oregon at a later date.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Rick Cavell Memorial Fund in the care of his wife, Maria Cavell, 201 N. Illinois St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676.
William Gene Harriman
ALBERT LEA, Minn. William "Bill" Gene Harriman, 74, of 216 East Fourth St., Albert Lea, Minn. died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea.
His funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor John Henriksen officiatiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, 525 West Clark Street in Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to donor's choice.
William was born March 20, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to William D. and Mary Naomi (Trainer) Harriman. He lived in Oklahoma and Arizona.
He then moved to Iowa where he attended schools in Iowa City, Mason City, and graduated on May 21, 1948, from Kanawha High School in Kanawha, Iowa.
On February 16, 1946, William enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and then the United States Navy. He served on the USS Shenandoah.
He moved to Albert Lea in the early 1950s.
In 1950, he married Donna Studer and to this union five children were born. They later divorced and Bill married Gladys O'Rourk in 1963. To this union one son was born. On Nov. 30, 1996, he married Mary L. (Jepson) Christenson.
Bill was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church where he was a funeral greeter and volunteered when needed. He helped pour the cement for the church parking lot. Bill worked for the water works for the city.
He worked for Bottleson Construction and also E.G. Greiman Construction in Garner, Iowa, and was a bricklayer for the Southbridge Mall and high rise for the senior citizens center and also worked in highway construction.
Bill was retired from Ulland Brothers and Diekema Construction. He belonged to the Construction Laborers Local No. 405.
His hobby was woodworking, meeting with all his coffee buddies. He enjoyed sports, and his special dog walks with his Dalmatian, Polka Dotty Jo. Bill was known in his youth for boxing.
Bill is survived by his wife Mary L. of Albert Lea; step-daughter, Cary (Carrot) Levorson and her husband, Kevin, of Albert Lea; step-sons, Rory (Digger), and Scot Christenson and his special friend, Melinda, and her daughter, Raine, of Albert Lea; mother-in-law, Penny E. Harbey, of Faribault, Minn.; children: a son, Larry Carroll and his wife, Nancy, of Mason City; a daughter, Michelle Harris, and her husband, David, of Bay City, Mich.; a daughter, Marcia Glenn, and her husband, Jerry, of Altoona; step-children, daughters: Gloria Brown and her husband, Ronny, of Sioux Rapids, Cindy Axdahl and her husband, Gary, of Linn Grove, and Sharon Fridolfson of Woodbine, Ga., a son, Jim Reefer and his wife, Nova, of Algona; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; also sisters: Elizabeth Johnson and her husband, Bob, of Britt, Kay Craig and her husband, Al, of Andover, Minn.; a brother, Robert Harriman, of St. Cloud, Minn.; brothers-in-law: Curt Jepson and his wife, Mary Ellen, Jerry Jepson and his wife, Donna, of Elkhart, Ind.; sisters-in-law: Joyce Jepson of Alexandria, Va. and Dolly Hunt and her husband, Eldon, of Faribault, Minn.
William was preceded in death by former wife, Gladys (O'Rourk) Harriman; sons: Patrick L. Harriman and Shawn M. Harriman; daughter, Margaret Stadvold; brother-in-law, Robert Johnson; and his parents, William D. and Mary Naomi (Trainer) Harriman.
Bill will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Bonnerup Funeral Service, (507) 373-2461.
Donald L. Flugum
LAKE MILLS Donald L. Flugum, 76, of Lake Mills, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Leland, with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial will take place in the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Leland V.F.W. Post No. 6161.
Visitation will be held today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Donald L. Flugum was born in Winnebago County on Aug. 15, 1928, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Brunsvold) Flugum. He received his education through the eighth grade in the country schoolhouse and attended Leland High School. He worked for the postal department in Des Moines for a time following his schooling.
Don entered the United States Army in May of 1946, and served in Korea before being honorably discharged in November of 1947.
On July 9, 1950, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Don was united in marriage with Majella Schnebly of Thompson. Don and Majella farmed the family farm for 47 years before moving to Lake Mills. Don continued to farm for three more years, making a total of 50 crops before finally retiring.
In addition to farming, a huge part of Don's life was his faith. He was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church and was a life-long member. He was also a life-long member of the Leland V.F.W. Post No. 6161.
Besides farming, Don had been employed by Stamp Mill Co., Helgeson Motor Co., and he enjoyed delivering Winnebago motor homes for a number of years.
Don and Majella enjoyed traveling and have been to all 50 states and most providences of Canada. Don enjoyed visiting with family and friends and never lost his sense of humor.
Those surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Majella; a daughter, Linda Sharp and her husband, Clete, of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Alan Flugum and his wife, Deanna, and Scott Flugum and his wife, Joan, all of Lake Mills; grandchildren: Amber Smith and her husband, Garrett, of Cedar Rapids, Alison Flugum of Lake Mills, Brandon Flugum of Britt, Michael Flugum of Lake Mills, Lucas Flugum of Lake Mills, and Brad Koppen and Marisa Koppen of Lake Mills; and a great grandson, Slade Sifuentes of Lake Mills.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.
Patricia K. Weaver
MASON CITY Patricia K. Weaver, 63, of Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz and the Rev. Will Hunsaker presiding. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home on Tuesday.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Cremetory, (641) 423-0924
Irene L. Gullard
RAKE Irene L. Gullard, 94, of Rake, died Sunday, (Jan. 2, 2005) at her home in Rake.
Services are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.
Ethel K. Gage
MASON CITY Ethel K. Gage, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue, in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Robin Fish
MASON CITY Robin Fish, 37, of Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
There are no pubic services scheduled.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Henry R. Elbert
ALGONA Henry R. Elbert, 71, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Kossuth Regional Hospital in Algona.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church in Algona with the Rev. Paul Eisele presiding. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, 403 East McGregor in Algona, with a Knights of Colombus rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m.
Wilson Funeral Home, (515) 295-2622.
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Eugene L. Robin' Kendall
MASON CITY Eugene L. "Robin" Kendall, 80, of Mason City, died early Sunday morning (Jan. 2, 2005) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Ryan Langner officiating. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday prior to Eugene's service at Fullerton Funeral Home.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or the Star Program.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Eugene Logan Kendall, fondly known as "Robin" or "Gene," was born Jan. 20, 1924, in Mason City to Arlie A. and Eunice W. (Tharp) Kendall. Gene was the oldest, and only son, of two children born to his parents. He attended school in Mason City and enjoyed playing the guitar during his earlier years.
On June 3, 1945, at the First Christian Church in Mason City, Gene married Lila E. Hall, his childhood sweetheart. The couple first met in the neighborhood where they both lived, Lila in kindergarten and Gene in second grade. That early childhood acquaintance continued to blossom throughout the years, and Gene and Lila were looking forward to their upcoming 60th wedding anniversary this June.
He was a lifelong resident of Mason City and was a former member of the Moose Lodge and several mixed bowling leagues.
Many will well-remember Robin as the owner and operator of Robin's Van Lines in Mason City from 1950 until 1967 and later a custodian and bus driver for the Mason City School District for 17 years, retiring in 1986.
Robin's family describes him as a great "people person." He was a perfectionist in his endeavors, sometimes head strong, witty, outgoing and honest. His wife and daughters recall many a humorous event involving Robin, such as the "chicken-pickin' '' story.
Robin was an accomplished woodworker and spent much time and precision remodeling homes.
He favored eating homemade cookies and ice cream, tending to vegetable gardens, taking short family trips and fishing.
He will be sadly missed by his special companion, his dog, Peggy Sue.
Robin will be missed dearly by all who have shared in his life.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of 59 years, Lila Kendall of Mason City; his three daughters, Terry (Ken) Kiefer of Juneau, Alaska, Debbie (Nick) Leonard of Wewoka, Okla. and Robin (Ryan) Langner of Boscobel, Wis., and his sister, Arlene Rossom, of Mason City.
He will also be a cherished memory to his nine grandchildren, Brad (Stephanie) Kiefer, Randy (Anastasia) Kiefer, Paul (Rachel) Kiefer, Daniel (Alexia) Kiefer, Brent (Kirstie) Leonard, Jason (Michelle) Leonard, Kendra (Jim) Brashear, Adam Langner and Caleb Langner; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceding Robin in death were his parents; his brother-in-law, Dean Rossom; a child and great-grandchild both in infancy; and his nephew, Michael Rossom.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com.
Robert W. Bob' Lewis
CHARLES CITY Robert W. "Bob" Lewis, 86, of 612 Third Ave., Charles City, died of natural causes on Dec. 30, 2004, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Robert Walker Lewis was born April 24, 1918, in Tipton, Iowa, the son of Lewis R. Lewis and Merta Lou (Walker) Lewis. Robert attended grade school in southern Iowa, graduated from high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and received a bachelor of arts degree (magna cum laude) in Romance Languages from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois, in 1939.
After college, Robert took a job as an announcer at KGLO Radio in Mason City, where he met and married Gladys (Ward) Lewis.
When the United States entered the Second World War, Robert and Gladys moved to Alameda, California, where Robert was employed in the shipyards.
In February of 1946, Robert and his family returned to Iowa. He found a job at Salsbury Laboratories in Charles City, beginning as a copywriter and progressing to management positions until his retirement in 1983.
Robert was the recipient of numerous honors both in college and during his working career. An excellent writer, he had a great enthusiasm for the precise use of language.
His other passions included watching all manner of sports activities, listening to Tony Bennett, poring over newspapers, and conversing at every opportunity with friends, classmates, business associates, and people he met in his daily life.
He was known to possess an encyclopedic memory, and was particularly proud of his membership in the American Mensa Society.
In the early part of his years in Charles City, he was active in the Congregational Church, service clubs, and the YMCA.
Robert is survived by his wife, Gladys; and their six children: Geoffrey Lewis (Ginny), of Yuma, Ariz., Gwenyth L. Martin of Ely, Iowa, Meredith Lewis and Jamison Lewis of Charles City, Daniel Lewis (Angela) of Marion, Iowa, and John Lewis (Melissa) of Garrett Park, Maryland, plus nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
His parents and his three sisters, Genevieve, Nadine and Gertrude, preceded him in death.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Catherine Joens
RICEVILLE Catherine Joens, 91, of Riceville, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Osage Hospital in Osage.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Immaculate Conception Church in Riceville with the Rev. Father Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery in La Porte City.
Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville from 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2224
Mary Christensen
VENTURA Mary Christensen, 77, of 3377 190th St., Ventura, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
Patricia K. Weaver
MASON CITY Patricia K. Weaver, 63, of Mason City and formerly of Fertile, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services for Patricia will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Patricia K. Weaver Memorial Fund.
Patricia was born Jan. 16, 1941, the daughter of Clifford R. and Violet E. (Kennedy) McCloud in Mason City. She attended school in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in the Class of 1959.
On Nov. 6, 1960, Patricia was united in marriage to Darrell F. Weaver. They raised their family in the Fertile area, and Patricia and Darrell were later divorced.
Patricia worked at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake and then worked for Opportunity Village for 15 years before retiring. She was a lifelong caregiver. Before retiring from Opportunity Village Patricia began caring for her father, Clifford. After her children were grown, she began caring for him full-time until his death in 2003.
Patricia enjoyed spending time with her sister, and sharing dinner with her every week. She loved and cherished all her grandchildren.
Patricia will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, James Darrell Weaver and wife Nicole of Waukee, Iowa; two daughters, Lisa Kay Weaver of Forest City and Lori Ann Slater of Clear Lake. She is also survived by her three grandsons, Ethan Weaver, Travis Rollefson and Blake Slater II; one granddaughter, Staci Slater and one great-granddaughter, RaeAna Slater; her sister, Shirley Otten of Mason City; her brother, Clifford McCloud Jr. and wife Peggy of Cape Coral, Fla.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Violet, and one son, Jeffrey Darrell Weaver in 1967.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Elizabeth M. Foldesi
MASON CITY Elizabeth M. Foldesi, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Fountain West Health Care Center in West Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Almie A. Grosland
KENSETT Almie A. Grosland, 92, formerly of Kensett, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.
Funeral services are incomplete at the Bride Colonial Chapel 110 Spring St. in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Irene L. Gullord
RAKE Irene L. Gullord, 94, of Rake died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at her home in Rake.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Liberty Lutheran Church in Rake with the Rev. William Peake officiating. Burial will be at East Cemetery in Rake.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center is in charge of arrangements.
Winter Funeral Home, (641) 562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome. com.
Raymond T. Martin, DDS
OMAHA, Neb. Raymond T. Martin, 10536 "M" St. in Omaha, Neb., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gerald Catholic Church in Omaha, Neb., with Father Gary Ostrander officiating. Burial will be Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. today at the West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road in Omaha, with a 7 p.m. vigil service.
Memorials may be given to Preferred Choice Hospice.
Raymond T. Martin was born May 16, 1920, in Pocahontas, Iowa, to John D. and Ada Mary Pentico Martin.
He spent his entire life practicing dentistry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Martin.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Michael and Laura Martin, of Neola, Patrick and Lois Martin, of Ossian, Mary Margaret Martin, of Council Bluffs, Ann and Mike White, of Plattsmouth, Neb., James Martin, of Omaha, Neb., Raymond C. Martin, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Kathleen and Steven Mikos, of Lockport, Ill., Dennis and Mary Martin, Papillion, Neb., Dennis and Mary Martin, of Papillion, Neb., Elizabeth and Ron Costello, of Lincoln, Neb., Jeanne Svoboda, of Olathe, Kan., and Therese Zabrinas, of Omaha; 27 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Martin, of Des Moines, Rose Nelson, of Rockford, Iowa; a brother, Bill and wife, Alice Martin, of Ladysmith, Wis.
Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries, West Center Chapel, (402) 391-3900.
Virginia Helen Pratt
CLARION Virginia Helen Pratt, 86, of Clarion, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at Crestview Manor in Webster City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Clarion with Pastor Gary Boen officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street in Clarion and again one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233.
Ethel K. Gage
MASON CITY Ethel K. Gage, 88, of 621 Third St. S.E., died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St. with the Rev. Paul Finger officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924
Edna Shanks
NORA SPRINGS Edna Shanks, 65, of Nora Springs, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Irene Rodenbeck
ROCKFORD Irene Rodenbeck, 90, of 508 E. Main Ave., Rockford, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene. (641) 823-4457.
Mary Magdeline Hesalroad
GREENE Funeral services for Mary Magdeline Hesalroad, 95, 301 South Main Street, Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be a Scriptural Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a rosary conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday one hour before the Mass.
Mary Magdeline DeMar was born Nov. 11, 1908, in Greene, a daughter of Frank and Anna Marie Albrecht; she died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison.
She received her education at the Sacred Heart Academy and was married to Verle George Hesalroad in 1927. They made their home in Mason City where the lived until 1943 when they moved to a farm near Nashua.
In 1944 they moved to their present farm near Greene. They farmed in the rural Greene area until Verle's death on April 28, 1981.
She moved into her home in town that fall, living there until April 2004 when she entered the Allison Health Care Center.
Mary provided for her family through gardening, canning, and cooking. She was a phenomenal cook, and will always be remembered for her homemade creations and the smells, and warmth from her kitchen.
She was a gifted seamstress who enjoyed sewing, crocheting and embroidery work. She made many clothes and blankets for families on the American Indian reservations.
Mary was an avid reader who enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour novels.
She will be remembered for incredible sense of humor.
Mary was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
Living family members include her daughter, Barbara (Bill) Haws of Bosier City, La., three sons: Lyle (Jan) Hesalroad of Golden, Colo., Rolland "Bud" (Annette) Hesalroad of San Marcos, Texas, and Eddie Hesalroad of Greene; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and four great- great-grandchildren; four sisters: Martha Mulkins of Portland, Ore., Irene Sexton of Mason City, Loretta Schnieder of Mason City, Dorothy Dahm of Orange, Calif.; and one brother, Raymond (Ardis) DeMar of Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers: Francis, Edward, and Thomas DeMar; and two sisters, Margaret DeMar and Ruth Cecilia Cirks.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Mary M. Hesalroad Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene (641) 823-4457.
Albert G. Feldman
CHARLES CITY Albert G. Feldman, 75, of Charles City, died Wednesday (Dec. 29, 2004) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Des Moines.
Graveside services with full military honors for Albert G. Feldman will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn.
Memorials in his name may be directed to the VA Central Iowa Health Care Facility, 1515 W. Pleasant, Knoxville IA 50138.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Linn's Funeral Home, (641) 648-2569.
Robert E. Schaecher
MASON CITY Robert E. Schaecher, 77, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave. died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Arlo Ackerman
BUFFALO CENTER Arlo Ackerman, 66, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, (641) 562-2858.
LeRoy F. Slim' Smith
MASON CITY LeRoy F. "Slim" Smith, 83, of Mason City, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Gary Eisenbarth
LIVERMORE Gary Eisenbarth, 62, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at the South Care Center in Humbolt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Wilson Funeral Homes of Livermore.
Wilson Funeral Homes, (515) 379-1461.
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Inez I. Ott
WATERLOO Inez I. Ott, 82, of Waterloo, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Covenant Medical Center.
She was born April 4, 1922, in rural Worth County, the daughter of Clarence A. and Mandeline Hoel Brunsvold.
She married Dale H. Ott Aug. 23, 1947, at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Worth County.
Inez was a graduate of Kensett High School and Luther College. While at Luther, she was editor of the Luther College Chips.
Shortly after graduation, she taught in the Hartley School District.
Along with being a loving compassionate mother to her five sons, she was a substitute teacher for the Waterloo School District.
Survivors include her husband; five sons, David L. of San Antonio, Texas, Gregory D. (Suzan) of Sheridan, Ore., Brian A. (Valerie) of Elk Run Heights, Steven W. of Waterloo and Jeff O. (Julie) of Peoria, Ill.; 15 grandchildren, Lindsey, Michael, Trevor, Tiffany, Lukas, Ryan, Derek, Taylor, Andrew, Kristin, Brianne, Tarrin, Jessica, Zachary and Jordan Ott; and a sister, Sylvia (Emerson) Evans of Northwood.
She was preceded by her parents.
Inez was an active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she helped with vacation Bible school, was a member of the Ruth Circle and was also church librarian. She also volunteered at Allen Hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church with burial at 2:30 p.m. at Concordia Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway and also for an hour before services at the church.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Library.
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup, (319) 233-3393
Gary Eisenbarth
LIVERMORE Gary Eisenbarth, 62, of Livermore, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at South Care Center in Humboldt.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livermore. The Rev. Dan Greving will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Livermore.
Visitation will be 4 to 8:30 p.m. today with a scripture reading at 7 p.m. at Wilson's of Livermore.
Arlo Ackerman
BUFFALO CENTER Arlo Ackerman, 66, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Bill Peake officiating. Burial will be in Eureka, S.D.
The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour before the service at the church.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (641) 562-2856
Linda N. Diekhuis
BELMOND Linda N. Diekhuis, 47, of rural Belmond, died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2005) at Belmond Medical Center, Belmond.
Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond. The Rev. Rodd Hopp will officiate. Burial will be in Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St., S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, (641) 444-4474.
Mary Louise Christensen
VENTURA Mary Louise (Gragert) Christensen, 77, of Ventura, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
The family suggests memorials to the Mary Louise Christensen Memorial Fund.
Mary was born on Sept. 8, 1927, in Steamboat Rock, to Frank ElRoy and Nettie May (Bishop) Gragert. Mary grew up around Dows, and lived much of her life on Iowa farms.
She worked for many years selling school supplies throughout Iowa. She then worked at Carlton Stewart Music Co. in Mason City selling pianos, organs and music supplies.
She worked at Mason City KFC and was known as the buffet hostess. She was honored as employee of the year in 1996 by the Iowa Restaurant Association.
She loved gardening and canning, and sharing the fruits of her labor for her own enjoyment and that of her family.
Mary was known for putting smiles on her customer's faces and everyone loved Mary for her ever-present positive outlook, in spite of life's adversities.
She was baptized in the Lutheran Church near Ankeny. Mary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.
Mary is survived by her husband of 39 years, Max Christensen, of Ventura; her two children, Ron Gunderson and his wife, Beth, of Eagle River, Alaska, and Shirley Baker and her husband, Alan, of Ventura.
She was grandmother to six grandchildren, Rhonda Gildersleeve and her husband, Drew, Allan Gunderson and his fiancee, Shannon, Wendy Jackson, Murry Gunderson, Angie Oehlert and Ashley Baker; and six great-grandchildren, Corey Martin, Shay Martin, Alexis Gildersleeve, Cameron Gunderson, Hunter Jackson and Carson Jackson.
Mary has one living sister, Ruth Osborn and her husband, Paul, of Baxter, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. Her family, friends and the many whose lives she deeply touched will miss her.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Vera, Amy and Charlotte; and one brother, Roy.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Bernard G. Vote
RICEVILLE Bernard G. "Slim" Vote, 75, of Riceville, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Howard County Hospital in Cresco.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville with the Rev. Michael Carey and the Rev. Herschel Hawf officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lindstrom Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, (641) 985-2242.
Beverly Olson
MASON CITY Beverly Olson, 71, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2005) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924
Gerald R. Herbener
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. Gerald R. Herbener, 45, of San Bernardino, Calif., died on Dec. 18, 2004.
Military services/internment was at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif.
He was born May 11, 1959, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Gerald E. and Jeannette (Fouste) Herbener Jr.
He was known as "Rusty" when he attended Rockford Elementary.
He served in the U.S. Air Force earning several commendations for excellence in jet mechanic work, then going on to McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach, Calif., for almost 20 years.
He loved the outdoors, mountains, skiing, creating inventions, and especially his family.
He had a great sense of humor and was one of the good guys who will be missed by all.
Cards/memorials may be sent to: Box 512, Mason City, IA 50402.
Preceded in death by his father and grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Herbener Sr. of Mason City and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fouste of Rockford.
Survived by his mother, Jeannette Fouste of Rudd, Iowa; and sisters, Kathy Esser, Kimberly West, of Mason City, Karen Herbener of Long Beach, Calif., and Kelly Nelson of Phoenix, Ariz.
He was also survived by his nieces and nephews, Jeff, Justin, Nicolas, Corey and Clifton; and great-nieces, Hannah and Celia. Also several aunts and cousins.
A letter excerpt from Russ on his Air Force graduation seemed to convey his spirit now: "...Thanks mom & dad for all the good & bad times of my life and be proud for now I'm happy, free..."
Leroy F. Slim' Smith
MASON CITY Leroy F. "Slim" Smith, 83, of 748 17th St. N.E., died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Willow Pointe Assisted Living.
Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles, of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Leroy F. Smith Memorial Fund.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Almine A. Grosland
KENSETT Almine A. Grosland, 92, formerly of Kensett, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth St. in Kensett, with the Rev. Clarence Baalson officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral service at the church.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, is in charge of arrangements.
Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Dorothy Popp
MASON CITY Dorothy Popp, 74, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2005) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Ethel K. Gage
MASON CITY Ethel K. Gage, 88, of 621 Third St. S.E., died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., with the Rev. Paul Finger officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Ethel was born March 17, 1916, to Axel and Tekla Wallskog in Mason City. She grew up on 29th St., singing duets and four-part harmony with her sister and friends on their front porch.
She graduated from high school in June 1933 and married Howard Gage Oct. 30, 1941. Their children Margaret, Ada, Jim and Pete were born in subsequent years.
Ethel was one of the early shapers of St. Paul Lutheran Church and stayed very active in its ministries throughout her life.
She participated in women's groups and spent many hours visiting shut-ins and those living in nursing homes.
One of the joys of her last years was her Tuesday morning Bible study, in which she met with caring women from her church at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
Ethel was devoted to her family, her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom loved her kindness, generosity and sense of humor.
She loved violets, the smell of lavender, meeting her friends for birthday brunches, attending Bible study, singing, traveling and cooking.
Her family and friends will miss her delicious Sunday dinners, her caring and attentiveness and the funny items she cut out of newspapers and pasted on her kitchen cupboards.
Ethel will be missed by Howard, her husband for 63 years; her daughter, Ada Grosland and husband, Ron, of Austin, Minn.; two sons, Jim Gage and wife, Kathy, of Juneau, Alaska, and Pete Gage and friend, Debbie, of Louisville, Colo.; son-in-law, Dennis Marsh and wife, Nancy, of Wuerzburg, Germany; grandchildren, Molly Marsh, Mindy Ray, Andrew, Kris and Matt Grosland, Sean Gage, Morgen Obersinner-Gage, Levi and Logan Obersinner; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Timmy, Leah and Hannah Ray; and many other well-loved family members.
Ethel was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Margaret (Maggie) Marsh; parents, Axel and Tekla (Mogren) Wallskog; sister, Hazel Brown; brothers, Lansing and Albert Wallskog; and her nephew, Michael Wallskog.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.
Elizabeth M. Foldesi
MASON CITY Elizabeth M. Foldesi, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Fountain West Health Care Center, West Des Moines.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St., N.E., Mason City. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be given to Mercy Hospice, 603 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50309 or to any charity of the donor's choice.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Edna L. Shanks
NORA SPRINGS Edna L. Shanks, 65, of Nora Springs, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen and the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye in Nora Springs, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Edna Lee Shanks was born Dec. 19, 1939, at Bristow, a daughter of Chris and Clara (Pohl) Ubben.
Edna was a 1958 graduate of Dumont Community High School. She worked at Lutheran Mutual Insurance Co., Waverly, until 1965.
She married Clark Mathers on Oct. 27, 1964. They farmed south of Nora Springs for many years. Clark preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1985.
On July 19, 1986, Edna married Duane Shanks in Nora Springs. They farmed until retiring in 1990.
She enjoyed many activities, including, cooking, sewing, crafts, crocheting afghans, bowling, camping, playing cards, and traveling.
Edna and Duane spent several winters in Mesa, Ariz. She was an avid Hawkeye fan. She especially loved her grandchildren, family and friends.
Her memberships included, First United Methodist Church, Nora Springs, where she served as financial secretary and was active on many committees.
A 4-H leader for the Rock Grove Rockettes and active in the Floyd County Porkettes, Edna also belonged to a bridge club.
She is survived by her husband, Duane Shanks, of Nora Springs; a daughter, Rhonda George and her husband, Scott, of Alleman, Iowa; a son, Gary Shanks and his wife, Candy, of Bettendorf; four grandchildren, Travis and Andrew George, Allison and Carolyn Shanks; one brother, Russ Ubben and his wife, Lorraine, of Dumont; a sister, Marilyn McCool and her husband, Ken, of Long Grove; a nephew, Keith Ubben and his wife, Becky, of Bristow; and two great-nieces, Samantha and Tabitha Ubben.
Her parents also preceded her in death.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com
Lydia Emma Schoenbeck
LATIMER Lydia Emma Schoenbeck, 90, of Latimer, died Saturday (Jan. 1, 2005) at her home in Latimer.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Latimer.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, and continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.
Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home, (641) 579-6278.
Irene Rodenbeck
ROCKFORD Irene A. Rodenbeck, 90, formerly of Rockford and Greene, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, with a public Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.
Posted by Gene Manning
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