Mary E. Nation

March 6, 2007

Mary E. Nation, age 55, of Osage, formerly of Stewartville, Minnesota, died on Saturday, March 3, 2007, after a lengthy illness at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa.

Funeral services for Mary will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Stewartville. Rev. Curly Werth and Rev. Darrell Mohler of the Victory Baptist Church in Rochester, Minnesota, will officiate with burial following in the Union Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, Minnesota. Friends may call from 4-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 6, at the Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, Minnesota and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday afternoon.

Mary was born on August 18, 1951, at the family farm-house in rural Stewartville, Minnesota, daughter of Arthur and Beverly Noble. Mary grew up on the family farm and attended school in and graduated from the Stewartville High School.

Mary E. Noble was married on May 7, 1994 in Stewartville, to Arnold L. Nation. Following their marriage the Nations lived in Leroy, Minnesota, before moving to Osage, in 2004.

She is a former employee of both the Stewartville Care Center and Lake Center Industries in Stewartville. Mrs. Nation worked at Hormel in Austin until retiring due to her illness. Mr. Nation retired after serving 26 years in the U.S. Army.

She enjoyed baking, cross-stitching, textile painting, reading and spending time with her family. Mary was a member of the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church in Osage.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred; and a niece.

Survivors include her husband; parents, Arthur (Beverly) Noble of Stewartville, Minnesota; children, Sharon (Dan) Preuss of Racine, Minnesota, Darend Yetter of Rochester, Minnesota, Darwin (Sarah) Yetter of Racine, Minnesota, Sharlyn (David) Braun of Elgin, Minnesota, Daniel Nation of Osage, Iowa, Terri Lansing of Stewartville, Minnesota and Kurt (Susie) Nation of Portland, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters; LaDonna (Larry) Buxion of Albany, Wisconsin, Beverly (Daniel) Day of Dandridge, Tennessee and Nancy (Gerald) Ramlet of Nevis, Minnesota.

The Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville, Minnesota, is in charge of the arrangements.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Willmer Glen Ingersoll

March 12, 2007

MASON CITY-Willmer Glen Ingersoll, 78, of Mason City, died on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 12, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, with Rev. Jeni Bohls officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth, with military rites by the Manly American Legion Post No. 110.

Willmer Glen Ingersoll, the son of Frank and Emma (Krueger) Ingersoll, was born on June 25, 1928 at Plymouth. He attended school at Rock Falls. Glen served his country in the U.S. Army as a medic from January of 1952 to January of 1954. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to Plymouth and farmed.

On June 14, 1954, he was married to Mary Majewski at Plymouth. They farmed near Little Cedar where they raised their two daughters, Cindy and Nancy. In 1994, Mary passed away.

On June 6, 1999 Glen married Delores Daugard at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. They made their home near Mason City.

Glen enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, dancing, gardening, playing the harmonica and was an avid boxing fan.

He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City and was active in the Mason City Senior Center.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his parents; a brother and sister in infancy; two sisters, Elaine Deets and Elsie Ingersoll; and two brothers, Everett and Wayne Ingersoll.

Glen is survived by his wife, Delores of Mason City; two daughters, Cindy (Jerry) Hoffman of Little Cedar and Nancy (Joel) Rollins of Claremont, Minnesota; three grandsons, Shaun Hoffman and Cole and Clay Rollins; his parents-in-law, Andy and Mildred Majewski of Nora Springs; five step-children, Laurie (Sam) Athanasiou of Garner, Kenny (Pam) Russell of Lee Center, Minnesota, Jeff (special friend, Laurie) Dahle of Britt, Kevin (Kathy) Dahle of Benbrook, Texas and Shelly (Brad) Frein of Garner; 11 step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Naomi Ingersoll of Plymouth, Leola Wilde of St. Ansgar, Irene Bublitz of Charles City and Fay (Dave) Thompson of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; a brother, Bill (Bernice) Ingersoll of Old Town, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Glen was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, and brother. He will be dearly missed by everyone.

Arrangements were handled by the Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Samuel J. Repp

March 20, 2007

TUCSON, Arizona-A memorial service for Samuel Joseph Repp, 55, of Tucson, will be held at the Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 21, 2007.

A graduate of the Shattuck Military Academy, Fairbault, Minnesota, Sam earned his BA at the U of A, and his Masters at KU. While at the U of A he worked as a Tucson police officer. Upon graduation he joined the Army and served 14 years. Sam was a Major in Special Forces (Green Beret) and a Russian Foreign Area Officer.

Sam's passions were his family, his motorcycles, scuba diving, skydiving, and languages. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Melita; children, Dana and John (Lexie); his parents, John and Violet; brother, John (Nancy) Repp; sister, Sara (Steve) Davidson; nieces, Sue (Scott) and Peggy Repp; great-nieces, Barbara and Samantha Thompson; and great-nephew, Nicholas Brennan.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601-7633.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Note-The Arizona Daily Star of Tucson, Arizona, published on March 10, 2007, reported that Samuel J. Repp died on Thursday, March 8, 2007, as the result of a motorcycle accident, when his cycle ran off the road and hit a stop sign. He was not wearing a helmet and was dead at the scene.

Clara Mae Moser

March 12, 2007

Clara Mae Moser, 79, of Elkader, died on Friday, March 9, 2007, at Manor Care in Davenport, Iowa, following a long illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, March 12, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elkader. The Rev. John Moser and Rev. Paul Peters officiated. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Elkader.

Clara was born on January 26, 1928 in rural Elkader, to Joseph and Theresa (Schaefers) Wille. On June 22, 1948, she was united in marriage to Stanley Moser at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Garnavillo. Five children were born to this union.

Clara worked for the Clayton County Adult Handicapped Program in the 1970's, located at the Clayton County Care Facility. She continued working with the handicapped at Rise LTD. from its beginning in 1980 until 2001 when she had a stroke.

She enjoyed and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cats were one of her favorites. Clara loved to grow and care for roses and she cared for many rose bushes while living 32 plus years on an acreage west of Elkader. She enjoyed being outside mowing the lawn, picking strawberries and raspberries and freezing many quarts every summer. Clara lived to "fish". When she went fishing, it was always "one more worm then I'll quit".

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Sr. Josanne Wille, FSPA; and three other siblings in infancy.

Survivors include her husband, Stanley Moser of Elkader; five children, Daniel (Mary Sue) Moser of Omaha, Nebraska, Richard Moser of Elkader, Michael (Cinda) Moser of Elkader, Joyce (Harlan) Patrick of Elkader and Rev. John Moser of Osage; six grandchildren, Bryan (Mely) Moser of California, Emily Moser of Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Moser of Tacoma, Washington, Karinda (Chad) Wahls of Postville, Dessa (Jeremy) Caya of Eastman, Wisconsin and David Hemby of Garnavillo; four great-grandchildren, Madysen and Caydin Wahls and Izaiah and Bryonna Caya; three brothers, Joe (Anna) Wille of Garnavillo, Ray (Laura) Wille of Guttenberg, Ed (Agnes) Wille of Holy Cross; and six sisters, Bernice (Herman) Phillipps of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Dorothy Schmelzer of Dubuque, Nell Preus of Castalia, Mary (Walt) Hampton of Glenhaven, Wisconsin, Rita (John) Lansing, Farley and Theresa Huinker of Dubuque.

Arrangements were handled by the Leonard Funeral Homes of Elkader.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Ruth A. (Williams) Hackbarth

March 12, 2007

St. ANSGAR-Ruth Anna (Williams) Hackbarth, 91 of St. Ansgar, died on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 15, at 1:00 p.m., at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Interment will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.

Ruth was born on August 7, 1915 at Little Cedar, Iowa, the daughter of Jennie and Anton Williams. She was baptized on September 18, 1915, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Osage and confirmed on February 19, 1939, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Ruth attended the Little Cedar School until the eighth grade when her family moved to St. Ansgar. After graduation from high school she worked as a telephone operator.

She married Harland (Pete) Hackbarth on October 26, 1940 at Kirksville, Missouri. They lived in Los Angeles, California, until 1946 when they moved back to St. Ansgar. She again was a telephone operator until becoming a bookkeeper for the St. Ansgar State Bank from which she retired.

She was active in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, being Sunday School Secretary and Treasurer almost 50 years. She enjoyed her family, especially her great-grandchildren, and enjoyed working in her flower garden. Ruth and Peter were known for remembering shut-ins and friends with cards, visits and gifts of "goodies".

Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Clifford (infant) Paul and Henry; sisters, Ala Milton and Irene Bublitz; step-brothers, Morris and Arthur Williams; and step-sister, Laura Klemesrud.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Harland (Pete); children, Jannelle Francis and Camille (Richard) Jeffers; grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Kisley, Jeffrey (Shawna) Francis, Michelle (Andy) McDermott and Brian Jeffers; great-grandchildren, Andrea, Morgan, Steven, Jaden, Jessica, Jordan and Joshua; and many nieces and nephews.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Brad Erlen Nelson

March 20, 2007

JEFFERSON, Iowa-Brad E. Nelson, age 50, of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, with interment in the Jefferson Cemetery. Graveside military rites were performed by VFW Post 2963, Jefferson.

Brad Erlen Nelson, son of Erling (Bud) and Arleen (Lagervall) Nelson, was born on January 15, 1957 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He graduated from the Jefferson High School in 1975. Brad entered the United States Navy in October 1975 and served as a Cryptology Technician/Linguist in Chinese and Polish, until his retirement in November 1995.

He was united in marriage on August 16, 1990, to Tina Lavonne Trussell. The couple began their life together in Korea, and were stationed in Italy and Maryland until their return to Jefferson in 2000. Brad completed a degree in Information Technology in 2006 and embarked on his second career.

Brad was a lifetime member of the Jefferson VFW Post 2963. One of Brad's greatest pleasures was performing with his family at RenFaire, a festival that provided him a great deal of joy as he took on the character of King Oberon. His most recent community involvement was portraying Father Christmas at Victorian festivals in Iowa.

Brad is survived by his wife of 16 years, Tina; and four children, Meri and Jon Nelson, Matt Main (all of Jefferson) and Felicia Myers of Maryland; and one grandchild, Alyssia. Also left to mourn his passing are his parents, Bud and Arleen Nelson of Jefferson; and his sisters, Paula (Gary) and Rande, both of Minnesota.

His many friends, family and RenFaire Folke will miss his laughter, his stories and his songs.

Memorials may be directed to the Jefferson Public Library and the American Lung Association.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Slininger-Rossow Funeral Homes, Inc. of Jefferson.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Rex Jeffries

March 20, 2007

Council Bluffs, Iowa-Rex Jeffries, 54, of Council Bluffs, died on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at the Osage Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Hanson officiating.

Rex was born on October 17, 1952, to DeVere and Katherine Jeffries. He was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Osage. Rex attended schools in Osage and graduated from the Osage High School. After graduation he attended NIACC in Mason City and then graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa.

He married Dianne Brennan in Osage. They made their home in Papillian, Nebraska.

Rex was active in the St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Council Bluffs. He enjoyed clowning, camping and life.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Dianne; parents, DeVere and Katherine; and his grandparents.

Rex is survived by his sister, Cindy Johnson of Englewood, Colorado; and his step-brother, Mike Nehls of Osage.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Roland F. Dietz

March 20, 2007

OSAGE-Roland Francis Dietz, age 85, of Osage, died on Friday, March 16, 2007, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 20, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.

Roland was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on November 25, 1921, the son of Frank and Mary (Berhorst) Dietz. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1940. Roland worked at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital for 31 years, retiring in November 1983. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.

Roland was a great fan of all sports, especially football, basketball and baseball. His favorite team was the Iowa Hawkeyes and he held season football tickets for many years. He traveled to games in Iowa City by bus, as well as taking yearly month long bus trips across the U.S. He was proud that at one time he had attended a baseball game at every major league ballpark in the U.S. Roland never saw the need for a car or driver's license, as he walked wherever he needed to go in Osage.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Dietz. He will be missed by his friends, Ross, Ann, Ryan, Randi, Ranae and Reese Grafft, and the Faith Lutheran Home staff and residents.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Della Emma Rena (Perau) Jensen

March 20, 2007

St. Ansgar, Iowa-Della Emma Rena (Perau) Jensen, age 95 years, 11 months, 5 days, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, from 5-7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 20, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Della was born on April 13, 1911, to George and Elsie (Baldner) Perau in Mitchell County, Iowa. She attended the St. Ansgar High School. She was a life-long member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. She was baptized on May 14, 1911 at St. Peters Church in Toeterville, by Rev. G. Landgrebe and confirmed on March 28, 1926, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar by Rev. Paul Brammer.

She was married to Orlo Jensen on January 26, 1936, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, by Rev. Paul Brammer. They farmed north of Osage until 1944, when they moved to a farm north of St Ansgar. In 1968, they retired to their "dream home" in St. Ansgar.

Della will be remembered for her unselfish way of living. She enjoyed helping Orlo on the farm, gardening, quilting, sewing, cooking, her church, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

Della was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elsie; husband, Orlo; brothers, Orlan, Reuben and Albin; sisters, Elda Drunasky and Rosella Houg; son-in-law, Gerald Hulshizer; grandson, Scott Hulshizer; great-grandson, Nicholas Hulshizer; brothers/sisters-in-law, Maurine Jensen, Merle Jensen and Edna Beuerman.

Survivors include her daughters, Marlene Hulshizer of Northwood and LaDonna (Tom) Gratias of Clive; grandchildren, Debbie Athey of Northwood, Trisha (Doug) Lang of Osage, Doug (Erin) Hulshizer of St. Anthony, Craig (Jodie) Gratias of Clive and Jenny (Alan) Wille of Ankeny; great-grandchildren, Courtney and Mitchell Athey, Abbie and Andrew Lang, Allison, Kate, and Megan Hulshizer, Katie, Mercedes, Tyler, and Mason Gratias, Carson and London Wille; brothers/sister-in-law, Elizabeth Perau, Art (Evelyn) Jensen, Clarence (Wilma) Jensen, Ruth Jensen and Helene Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of the arrangements.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Olga M. Anderson

March 22, 2007

Olga Marie Anderson, age 93, of Orchard, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church.

She was born on May 8, 1913, at the family home in rural Charles City, the daughter of E. A. and Martha (Eske) Schallock. Olga was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and confirmed at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Township. Olga attended school at the Rock Township No. 5.

She was united in marriage to Joseph Anderson on May 7, 1939, at the St. Ansgar Immanuel Lutheran Church. They made their home at Riceville where they farmed. All their married life they lived in Mitchell County and had lived in Orchard for the last 28 years. Olga moved to the Faith Lutheran Home in September of 2006.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, enjoyed doing crafts, sewing and baking.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; 5 brothers; 2 sisters; and a grandson.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Rawn of Osage; son, Merle Anderson and his wife, Ann of Larwill, Indiana; brother, Lloyd Schallock and his wife, Phyllis of New Haven; 2 sisters-in-law, Eleanor Schallock of Osage and Mary Schallock of Osage; 1 brother-in-law, Gilbert Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews

Funeral arrangements made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Maxine R. Stille

March 22, 2007

Maxine R. Stille, age 82, of Osage, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme. Visitation is from 6-8:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Maxine was born on June 4, 1924 in Britt, the daughter of Lewis and Clara (Michelsen) Mau. She attended school in Klemme and graduated from the Klemme High School in 1942.

Maxine was united in marriage to Bill Stille on July 12, 1945 in Seattle, Washington. They lived in Liberal, Kansas and then San Antonio, Texas, until Bill was discharged from the service in February of 1946. They lived in Torrance, California for a year when Bill attended Northrop Aeronautical Institute. Afterwards they moved to Clear Lake and then to Britt. On July 9, 1951 they moved to Osage.

Maxine worked at the Sears Catalog Store in Osage for 25 years. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she was a member of WELCA and had helped with the Saturday School Program.

Maxine loved playing bridge, big band era music, square dancing and polka, golfing and spending time with her friends, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Lowell Mau.

Maxine is survived by her husband, L. William Stille of Osage; four children, Steven W. (Marcia) Stille of Charleston, West Virginia, Douglas (Shirley) Stille of Aitkin, Minnesota, Brian (Karla) Stille of Wellsburg and Luann (Randy) Heuton of Amarillo, Texas; eight grandchildren, Heather (Brian) VanderPloeg, Travis Stille, Steven D. (Leslie) Stille, Kyle Stille, Andrew Nowasell, Sara Stille, Laura Stille and Elizabeth Heuton; five great-grandchildren, Colton, Taylor and Justin VanderPloeg and Alyssa and Madison Stille; two sisters, Audrey Stille of Pocomoke City, Maryland and Bonnie (Paul) Johnson of Thompson.

Memorials may be given to the Hospice of North Iowa (1003 Gilbert St. Charles City, IA 50616) or Our Savior's Lutheran Church Youth Group (833 Ash St., Osage, 50461).

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Jermiah Betten Dosser

March 29, 2007

Memorial services for Jermiah Betten Dosser, 24, formerly of Osage, will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Pastor Roy Ott officiating. Jermiah, the son of Rick and Jody Dosser of Osage, died on Thursday, March 22, 2007, in Altoona, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

There is no visitation. Jermiah's life will continue on through others as he was an Eye, Tissue and Organ Donor.

Those wishing to offer a memorial may wish to direct them to the Iowa Donor Network or to help inner city children through Shalom Zone Ministries, 1909 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa 50314. Jermiah did volunteer service work at the Shalom Zone Ministries his freshman and sophomore years while attending Central College, Pella, Iowa.

Jermiah is survived by his grandparents, Cornelius "Kerry" and JoAnn (Larson) Betten from the New Hampton and Kanawha areas; great-aunts, Lela Freesemann of Britt, Mavis Betten of Kanawha, Doris Shear of Kanawha and Clarice Yarger of San Diego, California; aunts and uncles, Roger and Anna Betten of Grand Terrace, California, Douglas and Patricia Betten of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Don and Ione Nesheim of St. Peter, Minnesota, Mike and Shirley Green of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin and Gary and Barb Dosser of Duluth, Minnesota; as well as many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Henry and Elsie (Blank) Betten of Kanawha and Joseph "Joe" and Ruth (Richardson) Larson of Clarion; grandparents, William "Bill" and Iola (Veum) Dosser of Spring Grove, Minnesota.

The Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines was in charge of the cremation. Jermiah's ashes were laid to rest at the family marker located in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery, which is located west of Kanawha, Iowa.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Bernard E. Rogers

March 29, 2007

Bernard E. Rogers, age 91, of Osage, died on Thursday, March 22, 2007, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage, with military honors at the grave by the Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m.

Bernard was born on May 9, 1915 near Osage, the son of John "Bert" and Minnie (Schmidt) Rogers. He graduated from the Osage High School in 1933. Bernard served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

On February 1, 1949, he married Zita Volney at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They farmed northwest of Osage, and moved to Osage in 1989. Bernard was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Osage V.F.W., Osage American Legion, and the Farm Bureau. He served on the Board of Directors of the Osage Elevator from 1971-1980.

One of the ships that Bernard served on during World War II was the USS Helena, and he enjoyed attending reunions with his shipmates. Bernard loved music, and knew the lyrics to numerous songs. He also enjoyed playing bridge, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Erna Schultheis; one brother, John Franklin Rogers; and an infant brother, Raymond.

Bernard is survived by his wife, Zita Rogers of Osage; one daughter, Marlys Rogers of Osage; one son, Thomas Rogers of Osage; two sisters, Ramona Howe of Butte, Montana and Frances Kleckner of St. Ansgar.

Funeral arrangements were by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

Kathie Jo (Seter) Berge

March 29, 2007

Kathie Jo (Seter) Berge, age 43, formerly of Osage, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, and will continue one hour before the services at the church.

Kathie was born on February 10, 1964 in Osage, the daughter of Clifford and Karren (Jacobs) Seter, Jr. Kathie attended school in Osage and graduated from the Osage High School and was named Miss Osage. She also graduated from NIACC.

Kathie was united in marriage to Perry Berge in September 1987, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church. They later divorced. She worked in the area until the early 1990's, when she became ill. Kathie had lived in Charles City for the last 10 years.

Kathie is survived by her son, Steve Berge of Osage; parents, Clifford (Carol) Seter, Jr. of Orchard; a brother, John Seter of Orchard and his children, Kassie and Jacob; a half-brother, Patrick (Jana) Trainer of Mandola, Illinois; 4 half-sisters, Connie (Larry) Rusmussen of Cedar Falls, Wendy (Jack) Rash of Raymond, Rebecca Trainer of Charles City and Mitzi Trainer of Mason City; 2 aunts, Mildred (Francis) Jennings of Orchard and Alice Zweck of Mason City; 1 uncle, James (Susie) Jacobs of Nashua; and several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Berge in 1999; her mother, Karren in 1977; paternal grandparents, Clifford C. and Clara Seter, Sr.; maternal grandparents, John and Evelyn Jacobs; and three aunts, Sandy Ames, Grace Janson and Marcella Larsen.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press

James Lien Olson

March 30, 2007

James Lien Olson, 32, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 2, 2007, at the Osage Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 726 State Street, Osage, with Reverend Steven M. Kellett officiating. Inurnment will be in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time on Monday at the church.

James Lien Olson, was born on May 20, 1974 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Ricky and Joyce (Rosendahl) Olson. He graduated from the Mason City High School and also graduated from the buildings and trade school from N.I.A.C.C. in Mason City. James worked at various jobs in the construction business in the North Iowa area, and most recently James drove a semi-tractor trailer

He enjoyed video games, watching football on T.V. and was an avid Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, traveling, and doing carpentry work, but his great love and enjoyment was spending time with his daughter, Brooke and doing carpentry work with his step-father, Howard Hackbart.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother and step-father, Joyce (Rosendahl) Olson-Hackbart and Howard Hackbart of Grafton; his father, Ricky Olson of Mason City; his daughter, Brooke Olson of Osage; his fiancée, Sharla Sylvester and her children, Keya and Keanna of Mason City; grandmother, Phylliss Rosendahl of Mason City; his sister and brother, Jennifer (James) Eckman of Garner and Michael Olson of Mason City; his closest friends, David and Duane Julsen of Mason City; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; maternal grandfather; and an uncle.

The Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2007 Mitchell County Press