Funeral services were held Thursday, February 21, at 1:30 p.m., at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Reverend William Poland officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Friends called from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street NE, Mason City, and one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

  The family of Myrtle Alice Ewers has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church in her memory.

  Myrtle Alice Ewers was born on January 29, 1919, in Mason City, the daughter of Asa E. and Alice (Smith) Clark. She attended and received her education in the rural Cerro Gordo County School system. She was united in marriage to Clarence L. Ewers on January 17, 1937, in Northwood. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1974. Myrtle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who loved and cherished her family, and enjoyed taking care of them.

  She enjoyed cooking, but her great love and enjoyment was her family, grandchildren, and her church.

  She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City.

  Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donald Ewers and his wife, Janet of Caldwell, Idaho, Robert Ewers and his wife, Bonita of Sheffield, Richard Ewers and his wife, Lisa, of Mason City and Judith (Ewers) Kentner and her husband, David of North Augusta, South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Yanney and Jane Ginapp both of Mason City; as well as other relatives and friends.

  Survivors include her husband, James Schunke of Rochester, Minnesota; one son, Joshua Skalisky; her parents, Jerry and Marjorie Oxley, formerly of Corwith, now of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; one sister, Kathleen and her husband, Dan Ditlewsen of Savage, Minnesota.

  Funeral services for Mrs. Christiance were held Monday, March 4, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman officiated. Ushers were Terry Woiwood and Kirk Pearson. Music was provided by Diane Stadtlander

  Casket bearers were Richard Baack, Kenny Weiland, Brandon Weiland, John Finlayson, Jamie Weiland, Richard Staebler, Todd Echelberger and Brian Verduyn. Honorary bearers were Ethel Harrington, Gracka Gruis, Ronald Hummel, Hazel Charlson, Novella Bredbenner, Michael Echelberger, Ronald Brinkman, Donna Weiland and Dagny Schmidt. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery. The Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, was in charge of the arrangements.

  Ione Lucille Christiance was born March 22, 1911 in Sheffield, Iowa. She was the daughter of Dr. Frederick and Gertrude (Bailey) Schwab. She enjoyed spending time in her childhood with her father at his medical office. She attended Sheffield schools for a time until the family moved to Clear Lake where she also attended school. Upon the early death of her mother she assisted her family with the farm operation and care of her brother.

  On February 26, 1928, Ione Schwab married Donald G. Christiance in Des Moines. They moved to Woolstock, where Mr. Christiance operated a barber shop. Later they moved to Kanawha, Clear Lake and to Klemme in 1934 where they lived and were in business for 51 years. She was a resident of the Oakwood Care Center for the past year.

  Mrs. Christiance was a homemaker and an active partner with her husband on their farm in Clear Lake and their barber shops in Klemme and Meservey. She was an active member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ and served as President of the Women's Guild at the Church, funeral chairman and various other roles. She was also active in the Klemme Community Band Mothers Club. She enjoyed trips to Perry, Iowa and to Illinois to visit relatives. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, sewing, cooking, gardening, antiques, coin collecting and playing cards.

  Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Echelberger of Thornton, Beverly Hummel and her husband, Ron of Ankeny; three grandchildren, Mike Echelberger and his wife, Donna of Rockwell; LuAnn Scott of Mason City and Renae Verduyn and husband, Brian of Des Moines; and three great-grandchildren.

  His funeral was held Saturday, March 2, at the Woden Christian Reformed Church. The Rev. Kevin Jordan officiated. Music was provided by organist, Marjorie Harringa who accompanied congregational hymns. Special music was provided by a men's quartet of Paul Tjaden, John Smidt, Gerald Redenius and Harlan Eekhoff. Ushers were Roger Seefeld and Julie Harringa.

  Casket bearers were David Alphs, Aldin Stecker, John VandenHoek, Brent Eshuis, Rev. Mark Lillo and Mervin Stecker. Interment was in the church cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

  Ivan Adrian Alphs, the son of Adolph and Gerda (Eggum) Alphs, was born December 13, 1925 at Thompson. At the age of two, he moved with his parents to a farm northeast of Wesley. He received his early education in the Orthel Township country school near Wesley and graduated from the Wesley High School in 1943. After graduation, Ivan farmed with his father near Wesley.

  On October 19, 1948, he married Gladys Redenius at the Woden Christian Reformed Church. They continued to work and live on Ivan's childhood farm near Wesley for the next 52 years. In 2001, they retired and moved to a home in Britt.

  Mr. Alphs was a life long member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church where he served as a deacon, usher and as a member of many committees. He loved the outdoors and was committed to farming, but his greatest love was for his family. In later years, he traveled regularly to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

  He is survived by his wife, Gladys of Britt; three sons, Larry Alphs and his wife, Keiko of Randolph, New Jersey, Marvin Alphs of Mason City and Duane Alphs and his wife, Mary of Haymarket, Virginia; six grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah and Aya Alphs and Amanda, Christina and Brian Alphs; two brothers, Donald Alphs and his wife, Irma of Woden and Roger Alphs and his wife, Mary Ann of Buffalo Center; and his sister, Mardel of Woodward.