Charlene F. Bromley

June 23, 2004

Charlene F. Bromley, 69, formerly of Osage, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2004, in her home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 6, at the First Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kay Slocum of the First Lutheran Church and Rev. Dennis Hanson of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage officiating. Graveside services and interment was in the Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Charlene was born on April 3, 1935 in Bellevue, Iowa. She was an insurance agent for Farm Bureau for 15 years. She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church and a former member of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage.

She loved to crochet, trap shoot, hunt, garden, liked horses and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include four children, Janet Saunders and husband, Galen of Maquoketa, Dennis MacInerney of Osage, Deb Gillen-Hauri and husband, Roy of Lancaster, Wisconsin and Lori MacInerney of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Luanne Gohlmann of Maquoketa; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; one sister; and a daughter, Susan MacInerney.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Owana M. Minor

May 12, 2004

Owana Margaret Minor, age 95, of Riceville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at the Riceville Community Rest Home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. The Reverend Gale Richards and Reverend Gary Gilbert officiated. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Riceville.

Owana Minor, was born on December 26, 1908 in Riceville, Iowa, to James W. and Olive Coyer Benson. Ten days after her birth and the passing of her mother, Owana was raised by Charles and Ada Root and their daughters, Fannie and Velma, until she was 16 years old. Owana graduated from the Riceville High School in 1926. On November 5, 1927, Owana was united in marriage to Harry D. Minor in Riceville. She was an active member of the Riceville and David communities. Owana was a homemaker and helped her husband in farming.

Her survivors include two daughters, Barbara Lenth and her husband, Dale of Riceville and Margaret Scott of Des Moines, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a half sister, Bernice Wright of Santa Ana, California; and a special niece, Anita Minnis of Riceville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter.

The Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, Iowa, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Alvina J. Brown

May 12, 2004

Alvina J. Brown, age 89, of Stacyville, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, Iowa, following a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Saturday, May 8, at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. The Reverend Mark Reasoner officiated. Burial was in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.

Alvina J. Brown, was born on April 20, 1915 in Randolph, Nebraska, to James and Anna (Gubbels) Reding. As a young girl of four she moved with her family to a farm south of Stacyville. She attended the Visitation School in Stacyville and graduated in 1933. On November 23, 1937, she was united in marriage to Adrian B. Brown of Stacyville in a double wedding ceremony with her twin sister. They lived on a farm southeast of Stacyville where she became a full-time partner in agriculture, milking, raising hogs and operating a 7,000-chicken laying barn.

Alvina enjoyed many activities, dancing, playing cards, bowling, quilting, growing flowers, leading 4-H groups and playing golf. She excelled at all, especially golf, where she managed to do what most golfers dream of and got a hole in one, not once, but twice. Alvina's faith was important to her. She was a member of the ACCW (Christian Mothers), Lady Foresters and her parish circle.

To cherish her memory are her children, Robert (Christina) Brown of Glendora, California, Mary (John) Blong of Bettendorf, Edward (Deborah) of Cedar Rapids, and Joseph (Sally) Brown of Stacyville; grandchildren, Thomas (Debby) Brown, Jeff (Sherry) Brown, Tony Brown, Jack (Theresa) Blong, Laura (Rick) Burkamper, Jennifer (Rich) DeLillo, Sarah Brown, Stephanie (John) Gerbig, Amy (Joshua) Katcher, Timothy (Patricia) Brown and James Brown; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Pitzen of Stacyville and Anna Kramer of Osage; one brother, Melvin Reding of Stacyville; along with many nephews and nieces.

Alvina was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian; her parents; and a brother, Joseph.

Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association or the Hospice of Northern Iowa in care of the family.

The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Virgil LaVerne Haganman

May 12, 2004

Virgil LaVerne Haganman, age 68, of Wapello, Iowa, died on Wednesday morning, May 5, 2004, at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 8, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home at Wapello, with Mr. Tim Sullivan officiating. Burial followed in the Parsons Cemetery.

Virgil Haganman, was born on December 12, 1935 at Swedesburg, the son of Robert and Eva Lee Haganman. He married Margery Ehrlich on May 31, 1959 at Fairfield. Virgil graduated from the Birmingham High School. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He attended the Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College and received his Bachelor of Science in Education and later completed his Master's Degree in Industrial Education. Virgil taught for 30 years in the Wapello Community School District teaching Power Mechanics, Industrial Arts, Driver's Education and Junior High Social Studies and English. After his retirement in 1991, he owned and operated the Haganman Garage.

He enjoyed auto mechanics and also playing cards. However, most important to him was his family, especially his grandchildren.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris; and three infant siblings.

His survivors include his wife, Margery; two sons, Dr. Mark and Nancy Haganman of Osage and Drs. Chris and Kari Haganman of Solon; seven grandchildren, Kyle, Matt, Katie, Jenna, Jordan, Kirk and Luke; two brothers, George Haganman of Mt. Pleasant and Roger and Janet Haganman of Stockport; nieces, nephews and many close friends.

A Memorial Fund has been established for a Scholarship Fund at the Wapello High School and for the Wapello Rescue Unit.

The Dudgeon-McCully Funeral Home, Wapello, Iowa, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Kenneth K. Schaa

May 12, 2004

Kenneth K. Schaa, age 66, of Osage and formerly of Patterson, California, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 10, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. The Reverend Christian F. Gugel officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Kenneth Schaa, was born on February 14, 1938 at Hartley, Iowa, the son of Marvin and Bessie (Knicker) Schaa. Kenneth graduated from the Hartley High School. On October 8, 1960, he was united in marriage to Alice Mae Diesburg at La Mesa, California. Kenneth owned and operated AMS Metal Products in California until his retirement. His interests included fishing and attending his grandchildren's activities.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Alice Schaa of Osage; three sons, Scotty Schaa and his girlfriend, Marce Slazas of Patterson, California and his sons, Joshua and Dana Schaa; Troy Schaa and his wife, Karen of Turlock, California and children, Troy II and Patricia Schaa; Guy Schaa and his wife, Barbara Schaa of Patterson, California and children, Brandy, Brooke and Dalton Schaa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one stepbrother, Charles Schaa.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Alice Norby

May 12, 2004

Alice Norby, age 94, of Osage, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 8, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Osage, with Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Interment was in the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Alice was born on March 16, 1910, on the family farm in Cedar Township in Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of George and Olava (Finsand) Moe. She grew up in the Rock Creek area, attended country schools and graduated from the Osage High School in May, 1928. She took her normal training at the Cedar Valley Seminary in Osage. She taught school in the Rock Creek area. Alice was united in marriage to Herbert Norby on September, 6, 1933, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Meroa and they made their home on the family farm in rural Osage. She has resided at the Faith Lutheran Home since September 1990.

Alice was a life member of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, where she was confirmed in 1924. She was active in teaching Sunday School, Ladies Aid and Bible Study Circle.

Alice is survived by her husband, Herbert Norby of Osage; two daughters, Joan Jacobs and her husband, Frank of Osage and Marlys Smith and her husband, Will of Germantown, Tennessee; two sons, Marvin Norby and his wife, Edna and Dean Norby and his wife, Jane, all of Osage; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Olvin Moe, Clarence Moe and Edward Moe; and one sister, Mabel Moe.

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

Hazel Johnson

May 12, 2004

Hazel Johnson, age 77, of Osage, died on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, where she had resided for over 30 years.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 10, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. The Reverend Roy Ott officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Hazel was the youngest of five children, born to Gustave Sigfrid and Hulda Marie Johnson on January 20, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. When she was 18 years of age she suffered severe depression after the death of both parents. She never fully recovered from her illness and spent many years in nursing facilities such as the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Hazel is survived by a niece, Linda Moskalski of Fort Mill, South Carolina.

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

Christian "Chris" Miller

May 12, 2004

Christian "Chris" Miller, age 90, of Ashby, Minnesota, died on Thursday, May 6, 2004, as the result of a fire at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, May 17, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, Iowa. Gary Gilbert will be officiating. Burial will be in the Osage City Cemetery, Osage. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. before the service.

Christian Miller, was born on July 3, 1913 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Carl and Helga (Bang) Miller. The family moved to Osage, Iowa, when he was a baby. He grew up near Mitchell, Iowa, where he attended school. Throughout his younger years he worked at different farm jobs. Later he took over his dad's farm near Stacyville, Iowa, to help his brothers out. He moved back to Mitchell, Iowa, where he farmed and worked at Armour & Company (formerly Decker & Sons) at Mason City, Iowa, for 25 years taking early retirement when the plant closed. He then began milking cows and working for different farms in the Mitchell area.

On September 13, 1964, he married Leanna Wigant at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They had two children, Karl and Laura. In 1979, they moved to the Ashby, Minnesota, area where he farmed and milked cows until a near fatal tractor accident in 1986. He continued to farm until renting the farm out in 1999. He loved to be in his garden and lived for his grandchildren. He loved them all so much.

His survivors include his wife, Leanna of Ashby, Minnesota; children, Karl (Darlane) Miller of Battle Lake, Minnesota and Laura (Paul) Heitke of Breckenridge, Minnesota; three stepchildren, Dawn Young of Osage, Wanda Quam of Texas and Bruce (Wendi) Alderman of Charles City; 12 grandchildren, Benjamin, Kristina, Candie, Kaitlyn, Luke, Erica, Erin, Brandon, Jesse, Christian, Ethan and Myckaela; one great-grandchild, Chadler; two sisters, Annie Pajer of Osage and Helga Nemeth of St. Ansgar; and a brother, Kenneth Goplerud of St. Ansgar.

Christian was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helga Miller; step-mother, Gina Miller; two sisters, Elfrieda Uzlik and Irma Weldin; and four brothers, Hans and Lawrence Miller and Linton and Jean Olson.

The Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Ashby, Minnesota and the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home of Osage are in charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Mildred Christine Feldt

May 12, 2004

Mildred Christine Feldt, 88, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of St. Ansgar, died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 12, at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Mildred married Edward A. Feldt in 1934 and to this union, one son and three daughters were born. They owned and operated elevators in Carpenter, Meltonville and St. Ansgar for many years, until they sold out and purchased the Benson farm south of St. Ansgar, where they farmed for many years before retiring and moving into St. Ansgar. After she lost Edward in 1980, she and Suzie stayed in St. Ansgar until 1990 when they moved to Mason City to be closer to her other daughter.

Mildred was a very loving and devoted mother and spent 64 years of her life caring for her disabled daughter "Suzie" until she lost her in June of 2001. She had such a beautiful and special bond with each one of her children. She loved watching all kinds of sports, especially her Iowa "Hawkeyes." She also liked Bingo and puzzles.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, William Feldt of Albany, Missouri; daughters, Sherlyn Phares of Escondido, California and Donna Jamison of Mason City; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Marion Feldt, Helen Feldt and Maxine Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Suzie; brother, Maurice Thompson; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

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

Martha A. Haehn

May 12, 2004

Martha A. Haehn, age 90, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died on Sunday, May 9, 2004, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center in Grand Meadow.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, May 14, at the St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, with Father John Traufler officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Adams, Minnesota. Friends may call from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 13, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday.

Martha A. (Cummings) Haehn, was born on August 7, 1913 in Osage, Iowa, to William and Clara (Bird) Cummings. She married John Harold Haehn on October 31, 1932 in Galena, Illinois.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Marjorie) Haehn of Racine; two daughters, Ann Marie (Robert) Milbrandt of Rochester and Bonnie Jean (Larry) Monson of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband; six brothers; and five sisters.

The Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, Grand Meadow, Minnesota, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Robert W. Minnis

May 19, 2004

Robert W. Minnis, age 90, of Osage, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, May 13, at the United Church of Christ in Osage, with Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville at a later date. It was Robert's wish to donate his body to the Des Moines University Osteopathic College to further future doctor's learning and skills. Memorials may be directed to the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage or the United Church of Christ in Osage.

Robert was born on November 27, 1913, on the family farm near Riceville, the son of Arthur and Ethel (Barker) Minnis. He graduated from the Riceville High School in 1931 and from Hamilton Business College in Mason City in 1960. Robert was united in marriage to Allene McCord on July 6, 1940, at Allene's parent's home in Iowa Falls. Robert farmed with his father, Arthur, from 1934 to 1955. He worked as a bookkeeper at the Olson Motor Company from 1960 to 1982, at Cooper's Osage Chrysler for a short time and at Paul's Plumbing and Heating for ten years until 1999.

Robert enjoyed antique tractors and cars, and the company of relatives and friends. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Osage.

He is survived by his wife, Allene (McCord) Minnis of Osage; two sons, William Minnis and his wife, Debbie of Shepherd, Michigan and Frank Minnis and his wife, Sara of Des Moines; one daughter, Sara Krueger and her husband, James of Neenah, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Bruce Minnis; a grandson, Nathan Krueger; one brother, Roy Minnis; and two sisters, Isabelle Coleman and Anna McClanahan.

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

Darwin L. Fossey

May 19, 2004

Darwin L. Fossey, 78, of St. Ansgar, died on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 17, at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial was in the First Lutheran Cemetery in St. Ansgar, with military rights by the American Legion Post #358 of St. Ansgar.

Darwin Lowell Fossey, was born on February 12, 1926 in rural Stacyville, Iowa, the son of Alf Oswald and Amanda Mary (Nelson) Fossey. He was baptized at the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, Lyle, Minnesota, on March 16, 1926 and confirmed at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Toeterville, Iowa on March 17, 1940. He graduated from the St. Ansgar High School in 1944. He was inducted into the United States Navy in July of 1944, and served his country at Treasure Island, California and San Jose, California for two years during World War II. Following his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to northern Iowa and purchased the garage in Toeterville, which he operated as Fossey Garage for 57 years until October of 2003.

On September 23, 1950, he married Betty Cummings at the Methodist Church in Austin, Minnesota. To this union two daughters were born, Sherry and Julaine. He enjoyed fishing in northern Minnesota and Canada, woodworking, playing cribbage, spending time with his family including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and being with friends. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty, of St. Ansgar; one daughter, Julaine Dammen and husband, Dennis of Prior Lake, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Krista Anderson and husband, Todd of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Aaron Dammen of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Karla Loften of Corpus Christi, Texas and Brian Loften of St. Cloud, Minnesota; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Dominik and Olivia; three sisters-in-law, Lois Yocum and husband, Glenn of Austin, Minnesota, Alice Fossey of Austin, Minnesota and Phyllis Dunlavey and husband, Frank of Mason City, Iowa; two brothers-in-law, Dick Cummings and wife, Dellene of Austin, Minnesota and Jim Cummings and wife, Deanna of Austin, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Darwin was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wayne and Merlin; sister-in-law, Ruby; one daughter, Sherry; and one grandson, Bruce.

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

Virginia "Butch" Rose Weber

May 19, 2004

Virginia "Butch" Rose Weber, age 76, of Stacyville, died on Monday, May 17, 2004, at the Hospice Room of the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 20, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Father Mark Reasoner officiating. Interment will be in the Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville. Visitation is from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, where there will be a Scripture Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before the services at the church on Thursday.

"Butch" was born on December 20, 1927 in Stacyville, the daughter of Ben and Mary (Wingert) Adams. She was married to Edmund Mathew Weber on May 14, 1946 at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. To this union was born three children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In her early years, she was employed at Pitzen Produce in Stacyville and later worked at Fox River Mills in Osage.

"Butch" enjoyed fishing, crocheting, latch hook and spending time at home with family.

Her survivors include three sons, Denny Weber and his wife, Linda of Cedar Rapids and their children, Nicole Kemp and her husband, Cory, Chad Weber and his wife, Jamie; Tom Weber of Robins; Don Weber and his wife, Sue of Stacyville and their children, Jackie Hanna and her husband, Matt and Chris Weber; four great-grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, Allison and Hayden; two sisters, Sylvia Mayer of Stacyville and Mildred Schaeffer of Raymond; and one brother, Jim Adams and his wife, Vera of Stacyville.

Preceding "Butch" in death were her parents; her husband, Edmund Weber in 2003; and two brothers, Charles Adams and Jerome Adams.

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

Charles E. Lonergan

May 26, 2004

Charles E. Lonergan, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2004, in Montica, California.

He was born near Brownsdale, in Mower County on February 25, 1916.

Charles married Carol Olson on February 23, 1945 in Mason City, Iowa. To this union was born two children, Cindy Ferril and Frank. He was in the Navy and lived in Iowa, Minnesota, California and on naval bases.

His survivors include a daughter, Cindy Ferril; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Bertha Flatness and Dora Weiland; two brothers, Neil Lonergan and Mahlon Lonergan; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding Charles in death were his parents, Lloyd and Tillie Lonergan; two sisters, Ila Ebbers and Maxaline Miller; one brother, Bill; and one son, Frank.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Billie Stanley

May 26, 2004

Billie Stanley, age 81, of Newton, formerly of Spirit Lake, Iowa, died on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Park Centre Care Center in Newton, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 25, at the First Methodist Church, Newton, Iowa. The Reverend Mary Schnepf, assistant pastor officiated. Burial was in the Newton Union Cemetery in Newton.

Billie Stanley, was born in Spirit Lake, Iowa, on December 19, 1922, to William F. and Clara A. Pfeiffer Barrett. She graduated from the Spirit Lake High School in Spirit Lake, Iowa in 1940 and was also a graduate of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Billie was a registered dietitian and worked as an inspector for the Jasper County Health Department.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for 40 years and taught Sunday School for many years, a member and past president of the PEO Chapter LC, member and past president of the Jasper County Historical Museum and past president of the YMCA Board and member of the Skiff Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed her flower gardens, doing needlepoint and antiquing. Most of all she loved to be with her family.

Her survivors include her husband, Robert of Newton; a son and daughter-in-law, David (Lori) Stanley of Osage; daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Tim) Morrison of Altoona; four grandchildren; two sisters and brother-in law, Marie Barrett of Spirit Lake and Helen (Ed) Edmondson of Ames, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to the Barn Project of the Jasper County Historical Museum and may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home or at the church.

The Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton, Iowa, had charge of the arrangements.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Edmund J. McCarthy

June 9, 2004

Edmund "Ed" McCarthy, formerly of the New Haven area, died on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Cedarview Care Center, Owatonna, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 25, at 2:00 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Rev. Peter Klein officiating. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Ed was born on November 16, 1913 in Douglas Township, to Henry and Allie (Schweiger) McCarthy. He was a member of the graduating class of 1931 at the New Haven High School in New Haven, Iowa. He married Magdalene Gray on September 6, 1939, at the Sacred Heart Church in Owatonna. Ed worked at Jostens Manufacturing Co., Owatonna, until 1947 when he and his brother-in-law, Merle Gasner started a plumbing contracting business and named the business Gasner and Mac Plumbing and Heating. Ed became sole owner in 1973 and renamed the business McCarthy Plumbing and Heating. He continued to run the business along with his two sons until 1977 when Ed retired. Ed then sold the business to his sons, Jack and the late Larry McCarthy.

He was a member of the Owatonna Knights of Columbus, Elk's Catholic Order of Foresters and golf league at Brooktree. His life interests included dancing, bowling, golfing, watching the Owatonna Aces, playing cards, fishing and spending time with his wife and family.

Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years; children, Jack and Judy McCarthy of Owatonna, Patrick and Shirley McCarthy of Waseca, Jan and Russ Bower of Owatonna, Dan McCarthy of Owatonna, Cathie and Jack Butler of Crawfordville, Florida, Carol and Jim Huntoon of Excelsior, Philip and Tracy of Aurora, Illinois and daughter-in-law, Karen McCarthy of Lakeville; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Tom and Dorothy McCarthy of McIntire, Iowa; sisters, Marian Pitzen of Osage, Mary and Lynn King of Sacramento, California, Grace Thornton of Austin, Patricia Detrick of Dallas, Texas, Jeanette and Frank Gallagher of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Ed was preceded in death by sons, Dennis in 1972 and Larry in 1998; and two brothers, Bernard and Henry, Jr.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Delia Jewett

June 2, 2004

Delia Jewett, long time Osage resident, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, after a total hip replacement in early February.

Following the death of her husband, Clifford, a county civil engineer, she traveled visiting her sons and families, Dwight in Connecticut, Darrell (December 2001) in Hawaii and California and Raymond living in Europe and the Middle East where he was on assignment for his company.

She made her home in Venice, on the Florida gulf coast and was active in hospital volunteer service where she accrued over 20,000 hours with the Bon Secours Venice Medical Center.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Roberta M. Pelleymounter

June 2, 2004

Roberta M. Pelleymounter, age 78, of Osage, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 29, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Osage.

Roberta was born on October 7, 1925 in Colwell, the daughter of Leo and Minnie (Herzog) Smith. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School in Charles City. On June 17, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert Pelleymounter in Charles City. They lived in Osage their entire married life. Robert died in 1989. Roberta was employed at Salsbury in Charles City, then Pfaltzgraff Plumbing and Heating in Osage and for 27 years as a radio dispatcher for the Osage Police Department and then the Mitchell County Communications Center, retiring in 1999.

Roberta was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Guild and the Covenant Choir. She belonged to the Osage American Legion Auxiliary and the Osage VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing 500 and Bridge with her family and lady friends. She enjoyed picnics and breakfasts at Spring Park with family and friends. Roberta was very active in her church and had a strong faith.

Roberta is survived by four daughters, Ann (Joe) Longo of Jacksonville, Florida, Carol Newton of Osage, Julie (Jeff) Voaklander of Osage and Dawn (Bill) Johanns of New Haven; two sons, Gregory (Vandy) Pelleymounter of Venice, Florida and Charles (Cindy) Pelleymounter of Madison, Wisconsin; 17 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; four sisters, Bernadette Madsen of Long Beach, California, Betty Marth of Charles City, Sharon (Alan) Davidson of Charles City and Jan Pull of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and her twin brother, Bob Smith of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Robert Pelleymounter in 1989.

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

Mary E. Johnson

June 2, 2004

Mary E. Johnson, age 70, of Osage, died on Thursday, May 27, 2004, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 1, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Osage, with Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Interment was in the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Mary was born on April 12, 1934 at Rockford, Iowa, the daughter of Luke and Alberta (Hiltabidel) Collins. She was educated in schools at Rockford and Mason City. Mary was united in marriage to Dean Johnson on July 5, 1970, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. She was employed for many years as a waitress at the Troika in Mason City. Mary was a member of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, where she was involved in Circle, Ladies Aid, and was a Sunday School teacher.

She enjoyed cake decorating, shopping, cards, following her grandchildren's activities and traveling. Mary always made you feel welcome. Her kitchen was always open, as was her heart, to friends and family. Mary faced her death as she did her life - with strength and fortitude.

Mary is survived by her husband, Dean Johnson of Osage; son, David Johnson of Charles City; daughter, Helen Burrington and her husband, Ken of Corwith; grandchildren, Adrian, Lucas, Eric, Zachary, Jacob and Laurel; great-grandson, Mason; a sister, Michele Guldberg of South Bend, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Robert Byrnes

June 9, 2004

Robert Byrnes, age 54, of Cedar Falls, died on Friday, May 28, 2004, at the Satori Memorial Hospital, Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 1, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Waterloo, Iowa. Father Dennis Juhl officiated and interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Cedar Falls. The Dahl-Van-Hove School Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert was born on July 20, 1949 in Osage, the son of Erwin Bernard and JoAnne Yager Byrnes. He attended the St. Mary's School in New Haven and graduated from the Osage Community Schools, the University of Northern Iowa in 1971 and earned a Master's Degree in Music from UNI in 1974. He had taught at UNI since 1972 in the School of Music and was also an administrative assistant. He was campus carilloneur and was director of the UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club.

Those that survive him include his mother, JoAnne of Osage; three brothers, James of San Diego, California, Mark and wife, Candace of Oceanside, California and Casey Joseph of Alameda, California; four sisters, Mary Cathryn Briles of Buhl, Idaho, Patricia Jo Byrnes of Las Vegas, Nevada and Dr. Jill Byrnes and husband, Kevin Lange of Cedar Rapids; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was his father; two brothers, Jonathon and Jason; and a sister, Molly.
© 2004 Mitchell County Press

Hans Hveem

June 9, 2004

Hans Hveem, age 91, of Osage, died on Monday, May 31, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 3, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Hans was born on May 11, 1913 near Wolf Point, Montana, the son of Nels and Julia (Rosie) Hveem. Hans was united in marriage to Joyce Paulson on June 4, 1939 in Osage. Hans started farming in Cedar Township, Mitchell County, later moving to the family farm six miles north of Osage, retiring and moving to Osage in 1981. In addition to his farming, he did custom combining, corn shelling and trucking in the surrounding area.

Hans was a member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed watching TV, sports and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hveem of Osage; two sons, Gary Hveem and his wife, Frances of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Howard Hveem of Cedar Falls; one daughter, Marcia Dedic and her husband, Bill of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Todd Hveem and his wife, Jacque of The Woodlands, Texas, Jennifer Jennings and her husband, Rick of Coralville and Joshua Hveem and his wife, Debra of Coralville; two step-grandchildren, Christopher Dedic of Waterloo and Melissa Reed and her husband, Chris of Shenandoah; four great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Kronmiller of Billings, Montana and Edythe Solberg of Thief River Falls, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

Hans was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Norman Hveem and Howard Hveem; and a granddaughter, Stephanie Ruth Hveem.

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