Ann Klassen

July 7, 2004

Ann Klassen, 101, died on Friday, July 2, 2004, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 11:00 a.m., at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, Iowa, with the Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 5, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the church, with a Rosary Service at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture Service at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville, Iowa.

Ann Klassen, was born on October 17, 1902 in Lawler, Iowa. She was the daughter of Patrick W. and Ann (Murray) Boyle. She attended the Mount Carmel High School in Lawler and received a teaching certificate from Loras College in Dubuque. She taught school in Little Turkey, McIntire and Stacyville, Iowa. Ann married Matt Klassen on June 21, 1921, at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Lawler. They farmed until retirement. Matt passed away on January 1, 1990.

She was the choir director and organist at St. Mel's Catholic Church from 1938 until she entered the nursing home in Stacyville, Iowa in 1989. She then played for all church services at the rest home until 2002.

Ann is survived by two sons, Leonard (Maxine) and Matt Jr. (Viola), both of Adams, Minnesota; four daughters, Madonna (Vern) Blake, Patricia (John) Freeman, Katherine Murphy, all of Waterloo, Iowa and Joan (Jim) Murray of Jonesboro, Arkansas; 25 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Matt; three brothers; and two sisters.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Grace McMullen

July 7, 2004

Grace McMullen, 84, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died on Friday, July 2, 2004, at home.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial was in the St. Olaf Cemetery, New Richland, Minnesota.

Grace Harriet Dorothy McMullen, was born at Geneseo, Illinois (Edford Township) on February 8, 1920, the daughter of Gustav and Anna (Menzenberg) Neumann. She received her education in the Geneseo School System. She was united in marriage to Lawrence McMullen on February 14, 1941. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1979. Most of her married life she lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where her husband was in law enforcement. She was a beautician most of her life and had various other jobs as a bookkeeper and in sales. She lived in New Richland for 16 years from 1973 to 1989, and for the last 15 years in St. Ansgar, Iowa. After moving to St. Ansgar, she worked at the Nissen Public Library until her full retirement in 2002.

Grace was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and a senior advocate for the Area Agency on Aging. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar and active in the Deborah Circle. She had a zest for living life to its fullest and her philosophy was "Keep learning as though you are going to live forever, and live as though you are going to die tomorrow."

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Donald Deming) and Susan (Mrs. Merlyn Thorson); six grandchildren, Susan Boush, Rebecca Rumpf, Janice Whelan, Cory Thorson, Allison Thorson and Greg Thorson; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Vandersnick of Rock Falls, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she also was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; two sisters; and one grandson.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Marold L. Weaverling

July 7, 2004

Marold L. Weaverling, 68, of Osage, died suddenly on Friday, July 2, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Osage, with the Rev. Duane LaCock and Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Marold was born July 11, 1935 at Osage, the son of Perry and Anna (Popp) Weaverling. He graduated from the Osage High School. Marold was employed in the grocery business in Osage his entire working career. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow up. He was an avid sports fan all his life and enjoyed attending grandchildren's games.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Weaverling of Osage; one daughter, Elizabeth Flatness and her husband, Lynn of Osage; two sons, Jeffrey Weaverling and wife, Wendy of Missoula, Montana and Kenneth Weaverling of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two step-daughters, Teresa Jensen of North Liberty and Yvonne Tourtellott and husband, Troy of Osage; one step-son, Jerry Jensen and wife, Wendy of Osage; two bothers, John Weaverling and wife, Cleone of Osage and Melvin Weaverling of Osage; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and cousins, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Hazel Betts; two brothers, Loren Weaverling and Donald Weaverling; and one sister-in-law, Marianne Weaverling.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Charles R. Engebretson

July 7, 2004

Charles Richard Engebretson, 79, of Osage, died suddenly on Saturday, July 3, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. There will be visitation from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and one hour before the services at the church.

Charles was born on July 10, 1924 in Waverly, the son of Ed and Alice (Richardson) Engebretson. He attended schools in St. Ansgar and Osage. Charles was united in marriage to Donna Eastman on November 5, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. During his life he was employed by Oliver in Charles City, drove semi truck for Rich Jahnel of New Haven and worked for John Deere in Osage for 25 years.

Charles enjoyed feeding and watching birds, mowing lawns, woodworking (lamps, shelves and napkin holders) and being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Donna of Osage; three children, Linda Busse and husband, Paul of Good Thunder, Minnesota, Forrest Engebretson and wife, MaLinda of Mapleton, Minnesota and LaDonna Ogden and husband, Dan of Osage; seven grandchildren, Rosemary and James Busse, Charles, Joshua, Ryan and Kyle Engebretson and Devin Ogden; two sisters, Mary-Lou (Walt) Martin of Humboldt and Joan Engebretson of Osage; and one sister-in-law, Alta Mae Engebretson of Springfield, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Merlin Engebretson; two sisters, Edith Dolson and Edna Wieland; and two brothers-in-law, Garland Dolson and Fred Wieland, Jr.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Emanuel D. Slindee

July 21, 2004

Emanuel D. Slindee, 56, a recent resident of the Good Samaritan home in St. Ansgar, died on Saturday, July 10, 2004.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 15, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating.

Emanuel D. Slindee, was born on August 17, 1947, to Algie B. and Jurene (Stubberud) Slindee at Mona, Iowa. He attended school at Charles City, Iowa and after the tornado destroyed the family home, he moved back to the Mona area. By this time he had developed a passion for cars, the first one being a model T Ford. The auto body business began when a neighbor asked him to paint a car for him. From this time forward he became known as Al's Auto Body Shop. Its location was on the family farm. Previous to this he had driven a delivery truck for the Gudhart Store in Charles City.

On August 9, 1981, he married Linda White of St. Ansgar, Iowa. In 1988, he received a kidney, pancreas transplant at Mayo Clinic. He was chosen to be number one for an experimental combined kidney and pancreas transplant. He became the fifth one done due to blood types. As a result he lived 10 good years. Then it became necessary to return to dialysis treatment. In 2001, his wife Linda donated a kidney to him.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Slindee of St. Ansgar; mother, Jurene of rural St. Ansgar; brother, Algie B. Slindee and wife, Kay of Elma; niece, Sonja Cotton her husband, Mike and three children, Mia, Jasolyn and Caleb; nephew, Brent Slindee and niece Nadia Slindee; sister, Terri Nitardy and husband, Steve, niece, Ashley and one great-nephew, Elijha.

He was preceded in death by his father, Algie Slindee.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

The Rev. John Jerome Pitzen

July 21, 2004

The Rev. John Jerome Pitzen, 85, of Fairfax, died on Sunday, July 11, 2004, in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a short illness.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 14, at the John XXIII Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Monsignor James Barta. Burial was in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Stacyville.

Father was born on December 3, 1918 in Stacyville, the son of Joseph and Anna Simon Pitzen. He graduated from the Visitation Grade and High School, Loras College Class of 1941, and the Theological College of the Catholic University of America in 1945. Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman ordained him a priest on February 3, 1945, at the St. Raphael Cathedral. Father's parish assignments included St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville, from 1945 to 1948, Loras Academy from 1948 to 1956, and Loras College from 1956 to 1970. He served as chaplain at the St. Joseph Sanitarium, Dubuque, from 1950 to 1953, as Dean of St. Pius X Seminary from 1956 to 1959 and as spiritual director for Lay Students from 1959 to 1970. He was the Archdiocesan Director of Rural Life from 1972 to 1982 and served as Chaplain of the Fairfax L.A. Club. Father was appointed as pastor to Immaculate Conception Church, Van Horne, from 1970 to 1974, St. Athanasius Church, Jesup, from 1974 to 1985, St. Patrick Church, Fairfax, from 1985 to 1993. He retired in Fairfax in 1993.

He is survived by a sister, Agnes Casley of Hillsboro, Oregon; two sisters-in-law, Marian Pitzen of Osage and Charlotte Pitzen of Stacyville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were four brothers, Gervin, Clem, Al and Sy; and a sister, Marie Montavon.

Memorials may be sent to the John XXIII Church, the Fairfax Fire Department or a charity of your choice.

The Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids and Walford served the family.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Phyllis Ann Nicholson Mashaney

July 21, 2004

Phyllis Ann Nicholson Mashaney's celebration of life ended on Monday, July 12, 2004, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a battle with cancer.

Her final farewell was held at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa, on Friday, July 16.

Phyllis was born in Osage, Iowa on October 3, 1945, to Harold "Colonel" Nicholson and Ina (Anderson) Nicholson of Carpenter Iowa. She was a life long member of the Deer Creek Lutheran Church where she was baptized, confirmed and married. As a child she attended the Carpenter Consolidated Schools for 11 years and graduated from the St. Ansgar High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to Don Edward Mashaney on June 29, 1974.

Phyllis had an endless love and devotion to her family. Her adventurous spirit enabled her to capture many of life's splendors and her warm personality touched many lives. Phyllis expressed her love with an open heart and a willing ear. She took joy in sharing her creativity and life long passion for cooking and entertaining. She used her talents to add a unique flair to all family occasions and everyday life.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her father, Harold Nicholson, Sr.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Don Edward Mashaney of Carpenter; three wonderful daughters, Clarissa Nicholson of Reinbeck, Megan (Jerry) Mashaney Bublitz of Carpenter and Carrie (Brandon) Mashaney Wicks of Seattle, Washington; three adorable, beautiful grandchildren, Cole, Christian and Madyson; her mother, Ina Nicholson Gould of Stacyville; sisters, Yvonne (Melvin) Albrecht of Leroy, Minnesota, Sharon Wilder Hintz of Dixon, Illinois and Nancy Harvey of Stuart, Fla.; her brother Harold (Andrea) Nicholson, Jr. of Port St. Lucie, Florida; and many, many cherished and beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and family friends.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Kim Eric Anderson

July 21, 2004

Kim Eric Anderson, died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Santa Barbara, California.

He was born on August 18, 1956, the son of Shirley and Henry Anderson. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1974 and went on to the Bell Howell Technical School in Kansas City, Missouri. Kim was employed as a computer technician in Santa Barbara, California until necessity required dialysis for two years. He had a pancreas and kidney transplant and later contracted cancer.

His greatest love was riding a motorcycle from Santa Barbara to Osage.

Surviving are his wife, Cathy and son, Cody; parents, Henry and Shirley Anderson; brothers, Mark, Alan and Jon; sister, Amy Hickman; and nieces and nephews.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Howard Ellis Thoresen

July 21, 2004

Howard Ellis Thoresen, age 88, of Osage, died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 22, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Reverend Dennis Hanson and Reverend Roy Ott will officiate. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and one hour before the services at the church on Thursday.

Howard Thoresen, was born on March 23, 1916 at Kenyon, Minnesota, the son of Eli and Anna (Brown) Thoresen. He moved with his family to Orchard, Iowa in 1924. Howard attended the Orchard Elementary School, Osage High School, and graduated from the Mankato State Business College in 1936. Howard moved to the family farm east of Osage in 1933, where he was involved in the farming operation until his death. He was united in marriage to Verna L. Puckett on June 2, 1946, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.

Howard was a member of the Mitchell County Farm Bureau and was a past president of that organization. He was also a member of the Mitchell County and Iowa Cattlemen's Association and was a 4-H Leader for many years. Howard was a member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, where he was an usher for over 50 years, served as church treasurer, along with serving on other boards and committees.

Howard is survived by his wife, Verna Thoresen of Osage; children, Ann McKinney and her husband, Rodney of Dougherty, Iowa, Mary Cullen of Osage, Iowa, Luther Thoresen and his wife, Paula of Ruthven, Iowa, David Thoresen and his wife, Mary of Lake Wales, Florida, Ruth Ward and her husband, Philip of Cedaredge, Colorado and Paul Thoresen and his wife, Chris of St. Paul, Minnesota; grandchildren, Rhonda McKinney, Carol Cullen, Joseph Cullen, Ben Thoresen, Jessica Thoresen, Alena Thoresen, Priya Thoresen, Shristi Thoresen, Jonathan Thoresen, Rachel McGruder; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Cullen and Cole Dent; one brother, Leonard Thoresen of Osage; one half-brother, William Thoresen of Colorado; and other family and friends.

Preceding Howard in death were his parents; one brother, Oliver Thoresen; and one sister, Gladys Thoresen.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Hazel Nalia Zwerneman Moore

July 28, 2004

Hazel Nalia Zwerneman Moore, 96, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, July 24, at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial was in the Newburg Cemetery, Carpenter, Iowa.

Hazel was born on February 29, 1908 in Carpenter, Iowa, the eldest daughter of Charles Philip Zwerneman and Hilda Marie (Larson) Zwerneman. Following the death of her mother in 1914 Hazel made her home with her grandmother, Maren Larson of Carpenter. Hazel attributed much of her success in life to the influence of Grandma Larson, as she was a stern, but fair and loving person. Hazel was confirmed in the Christian faith at the Deer Creek Church in Carpenter on March 6, 1923. As one of a small high school class, Hazel was called upon to assist in teaching other students at the Carpenter Consolidated Schools, when one of the instructors fell ill. She graduated from the Carpenter High School in 1926. After her high school graduation, she attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa.

Hazel was employed at a law office in Northwood, Iowa when the opportunity arose that took her to employment in Washington, D.C. She was employed as a civil servant in the Federal and State Labor Departments, House of Representatives, Treasury and Labor Departments, U.S. Customs, and Selective Service System. While she was working, Hazel also found time to attend law school at Columbia University. During this time she met Robert Lee Moore, a special agent for the FBI, whom she later married in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 11, 1941. Their union was blessed by the arrival of their cherished daughter, Margaret Lee Moore, on September 29, 1942.

Hazel, Robert and Margaret resided in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Robert continued to work for the government. He was issued the first pass to Hickam Field following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Robert's employment took them to Nevada, where he was head of the Nevada State Gaming Commission. Hazel was employed as secretary to the Nevada Gaming Board, and later became personal secretary to Governor Grant Sawyer of Nevada. The family eventually returned to Hawaii, where Robert started Robert L. Moore Associates, a private investigation firm. He was self-employed at this firm until his death on June 22, 1965. Hazel was employed at the State House in Honolulu until Robert's death, when she retuned to Washington, D.C., where she was employed until her retirement. She moved several times, eventually returning to the Midwest. She always said that now she had made the "full circle," having returned to her roots in the Carpenter area.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Moore; her parents, Charles and Hilda Zwerneman; brothers, Carl and Lloyd Zwerneman; sister, Laura Plummer; nephew, Lloyd P. Zwerneman, Jr.; step-mother; two sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; two step-sisters; and a step-brother.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Lee Moore of St. Ansgar; half-sister, Mrs. Glen (Mildred) Martin of Bloomington, Minnesota; a niece, Laurel Kimber of St. Ansgar; nephew, Lee Zwerneman of Choteau, Montana; and great-nieces and nephews, Sarah Calhoon, Katie Kimber, Amanda Kimber, Lynette Dodson, Charles Zwerneman, David Zwerneman, Craig Zwerneman and Crist Zwerneman; as well as many cousins and a host of friends.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Judith Lee Schramm

July 28, 2004

Judith Lee Schramm, of St. Paul, died peacefully of leukemia on Friday, July 23, 2004, at the age of 43.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 29, at the Dayton Ave. Presbyterian Church, Dayton at Mackubin, St. Paul. Visitation will be at the church from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday and 1 hour before the services on Thursday. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery. No flowers please. Memorials preferred to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Caring Bridge, Wellstone Action, or to Women Against Military Madness (WAMM).

Besides being a loving parent and spouse, Judy was active in academia, service, music, travel, and politics until her illness slowed her down in 2000. She repeatedly traveled to Germany, France, and Austria. She worked with WAMM, Wellstone Action, and a refugee family through the International Institute. She was a proficient musician, claiming flute, piano, viola, dulcimer, and marimba as her instruments and playing with a Gamelan orchestra and in the percussion section of the Norseman Band at St. Olaf. After obtaining her degrees in psychology, German and nutrition, she continued seeking knowledge in numerous areas including religion, economics, peace, geography, and Jeopardy trivia. Her energy, generosity, love of life and internal peace was particularly evident throughout her experience with a life-threatening illness, and she touched and motivated everyone she knew.

She will be missed by her husband and best friend of nearly 20 years, Andreas; her children, Colleen (Kaela) 19, Adrian (Adi) 17, and Sarina 15; and her parents, Art and Darlene Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Anderson.

The Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Lola J. Brandau

July 28, 2004

Lola J. Brandau, 79, of Osage, died on Saturday, July 24, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 27, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Osage, with Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Interment was in the Rock Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

Lola was born on December 30, 1924, in Cedar Township near Osage, the daughter of Ole J. and Marie (Beagles) Johnson. She was educated in the Dudley Country School. She was confirmed in 1943 at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage. Lola was united in marriage to Wilmer Brandau in 1944. They farmed for many years. They were later divorced. Lola worked as a cook at the Osage Community Schools and at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

She enjoyed raising and showing horses with her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and attending all of their events.

Lola is survived by her five children, James (Mary Ellen) Brandau of Waverly, John (Christie) Brandau of Williamston, Michigan, JoAnn Brandau of Clear Lake, Mark "Butch" (Marlene) Brandau of Maxwell and Merle (Barb) Brandau of Mason City; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Olive (Raymond) Borchardt of Osage; and one brother, Louis (Alice) Johnson of Rudd.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Marie "Mim" Johnson.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

James M. Dunlay

August 4, 2004

James Maurice Dunlay, 84, of Clear Lake, died on Monday July 26, 2004, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Memorial services were held on Saturday July 31, at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church, New Haven, Iowa, with Rev. Ray Atwood officiating. Inurnment was in the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, New Haven. Family suggests memorials to Oakwood Care Center Activity Fund.

James was born on October 23, 1919 in Riceville, Iowa, the son of Vincent and Matilda (Kleckner) Dunlay. He attended the Riceville High School. James married Luella Marr on November 3, 1942, at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church, New Haven. He lived in Milwaukee during WW II where he worked at a defense factory building parts for planes. James moved to New Haven where he farmed until 1956 when he moving to Waterloo. He was a salesman for Nutrena Foods. In 1967, he moved to Postville where he worked for the turkey plant in sales. In 1980, James moved to Manson where he was involved in Sears Catalog Sales and operating a grocery business until his retirement in 1992 and moving to Woden. In 2001, he moved to Garner and in 2003 moved to the Oakwood Care Center to be by his wife.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, going to ballgames and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved telling stories and having coffee while visiting with friends.

James will be sadly missed by his three children, Ronald Dunlay and his wife, Sue of Ft. Madison, Iowa, Kathy Mortensen and her husband, Ken of Ventura, Iowa and John Dunlay and his wife, Debbie of Cheyenne, Wyoming; fifteen grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband, Derek, Sara and her husband, Ryan, Ronnie, Joe, Bridget, Angela, Chris, Kristi, Aaron, Nate and his wife, Heather, Chad, Amy, Patricia, Shelly and her husband, Fred and David and his wife, Joy; nine great-grandchildren, Alyssa, James, Anthony, Jordan, Hunter, Tucker, Sarah, Evan and Ethan; one sister, Dorothy Fox and her husband, James; one brother, Terry Dunlay and his wife, Diane; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Luella on May 23, 2004; three brothers, Rusty, Keith and Rex; and one sister, Kate.

The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Duane R. Pickar

August 4, 2004

Duane R. Pickar, 52, of Hardinsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Charles City, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at home.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; two stepdaughters; nine brothers and sisters; 26 nieces and nephews; and 17 great-nieces and nephews.

Local survivors include a sister, Deb and Keith Wolf; two nephews, Patrick and LaVonne Wolf, Brad and Paula Wolf, all of Osage; two nieces, Anne and Jim Condon of Charles City and Kimberly Wolf of Isanti, Minnesota; five great-nieces and nephews, Samantha and Jessica Wolf, Danielle Wasam, Hannan Condon and Dustin Condon.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Lorenz G. “Larry” Helfter

August 4, 2004

Lorenz G. “Larry” Helfter, age 75, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Grand Junction, Colorado.

A memorial service was held on Monday, August 2, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grand Junction, Colorado. There will be a funeral mass at the St. Peter’s Church in New Haven, at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 6. A meeting with the family will be before the mass, at 10:00 a.m. Burial is in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Haven, Iowa.

Lorenz was born on July 6, 1928 in Ogden, Utah. He retired after 30 plus years with the Upjohn Company and spent the last several years working with the Community Soup Kitchen in Grand Junction and was a devoted member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grand Junction. Larry died as a believer in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Larry’s devotion to his faith was obvious to anyone who met him. He traveled many miles on his recumbent bike to administer communion and God’s message to those in need. Larry also made numerous trips during the year to visit his 99-year-old mother, Bernice in Osage, Iowa.

Lorenz is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris M. Helfter of Pueblo West, Colorado; children, Phil (Celeste) and grandson, Matthew Helfter of Pueblo, Peter (Loraine) Helfter of Pueblo West and David Helfter of Aurora, Colorado; his mother, Bernice Helfter; brother, Don (Marilyn) Helfter; sisters, Marilyn (Herb) Johanns of Osage and Joanne (Jim) Yarwood of Rockford, Illinois; and brother, Bob (Miranda) Helfter of Oak Island, North Carolina.

The Callahan Edfast Mortuary, Grand Junction, Colorado, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Myrle E. Frerichs

August 4, 2004

Myrle E. Frerichs, 90, of Osage, died on Friday, July 30, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Christian F. Gugel officiating. Interment will be in the Holland Cemetery in Holland, Iowa.

Visitation is from 7-8:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the church.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press