Obituaries on this page:
Leola (Lee) Lyons
Georgia A. Molencamp
Joe Nielsen
Paul Cheatham
Randall “Randy” Reysack
Edward E. Winkelman
Ida Elise Evans
Phyllis Cleanora Anderson
Jensen
Craig L. Caslavka
Arlene Sturtz
Marcia E. Volk
Robert “Tyke” Grant Imlay
Hans Jacob Schroeder
Gerald (Jerry) W. McNulty
Leo G. Formanek
James Edward Shinn
Martha J. “Marty” Ouverson
Ruby Arlene Humburg
Stella Marie Thompson
Leola
(Lee) Lyons Leola (Lee) Lyons, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 1, 2011
in Roswell, Ga. after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 3 p.m. at
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Interment
will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Lyons family will receive
friends on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Leola was born May 31, 1922 to Theodore and Greone Nelson in
Ventura, the oldest of 10 children. Lee married and ultimately moved
to Minneapolis, Minn. where she raised two children, Sandy and Tom.
She worked for many years at St. Louis Park High School, and then
Green Giant Company where she, by chance, met up with Jim Lyons, who
she had previously dated when they were in high school in Iowa. Both
were single and they married in February 1977 and moved to Atlanta,
Ga. Her son, Tom, died in February of 1977 after a long battle with
Hodgkin’s disease. Sandy and her two children followed her to
Atlanta in 1977.
Lee was very active with Roswell United Methodist Church and
she volunteered with Calvary Children’s Home. She was a member of a
women’s group and an avid golfer at Brookfield West Country Club.
She and Jim were always ready to help friends and neighbors with
household projects and enjoyed traveling with friends.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandy; two grandchildren, Tom
and Robin; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and James; step-children,
Barry Lyons of Bemidji, Minn., Greg Lyons of Denver, Colo., and Karel
Wilkinson of Spotsylvania, Va.; six step-grandchildren; brothers and
sisters, Jeanyce Gobeli of Milton, Fla., Shirley Nelson of Lake
Mills, Iowa, Darwin Nelson of Clear Lake, Loren Nelson of Denison,
Iowa and Merna Torkelson of Clear Lake.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Jim Lyons in 2005; son, Tom; sisters, Melva Pals and Wanda
Jenkins; brothers, Roger Nelson and Richard Nelson.
Georgia
A. Molencamp
G eorgia A. Molencamp, 77, formerly of Garner, Iowa went home to her
Lord and Savior, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
A memorial service was held Friday, Dec. 31, at Zion Lutheran
Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Inurnment
will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the Georgia A. Molencamp Memorial.
Georgia A. Dunahoo was born Oct. 3, 1933, in Mason City, the
daughter of Donald and Philomena Rose (Frank) Dunahoo. Georgia
graduated from Mason City High School in 1951. She was united in
marriage to Robert Dean “Bob” Molencamp on Oct. 5, 1951. To this
union four children were born.
Georgia was a homemaker for most of her life until she worked for
Halford’s Café and The Clear Lake Bakery. Georgia also worked in
the Dietary Department at USA Healthcare in Mason City. She retired
from working at Winnebago Industries. Georgia relocated to
Marshalltown, Iowa with her daughter and lived there for several
years until relocating to Garner.
Georgia loved the Lord. She was a very faithful person and had great
devotion to the Lord and helping others. She was a member of Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. She loved baking, cooking, playing
cards, Bingo, sewing, and tending to her flower gardens, especially
her gladiolas. She enjoyed spending time with her family and
friends; especially with her girlfriend, Donna Mostrom. Georgia was
a very adventurous person. She was a Lion’s Club member for several
years.
Georgia will be greatly missed by her children, Mark Molencamp,
Mickey (Vanetta) Molencamp, Deon Marie Molencamp, and Jeffery
(Gloria) Molencamp, all of Garner; grandchildren, Lisa Molencamp,
Garner, Shawna Shepherd, Ohio, Timmy Molencamp, Nicole, Cassandra,
Cody, Natasha and Nicholas Molencamp, all of Garner; great-grandchildren, Robert, Robyn, Sincere, Marcus, Jessie, Erin, Gregory
and Carson; two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Donna Jensen,
Lander, Wyo.; along with numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Georgia is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one
brother, Donald Dunahoo.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Joe Nielsen
 Joe Nielsen, 72, 7 S. 18th St., Clear Lake, died Monday, Dec. 27,
2010 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa. A
memorial service was held Friday, Dec. 31, at St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. Military honors
were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to
V.F.W or V.F.W. honor guards.
Joe was born April 6, 1938 in Garner, Iowa, the son of Hans and Anna
(Faas) Nielsen. He graduated from Garner High School in 1956, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served until 1960 with an
Honorable Discharge. ing home, he worked for Rice Electric. He
bought the company in 1970 and he changed the name to Nielsen
Electric. Joe married Joan Frederick on Aug. 11, 1962 at St.
Bonafice Catholic Church, Garner.
Joe loved spending time with his family. He had a big heart and
would help anyone. He continued his generous spirit following his
death by providing the gift of sight to the Lion’s eye bank. He was
very patriotic and believed strongly in flying a flag. Among his
interests were having coffee with his friends, helping others, and
fishing with his buddies. He loved good food and drink, and was a
master of leftovers. Joe was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church, Clear Lake, and the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Joe is survived by his wife, Joan Nielsen, Clear Lake; five
children, Julie (R.J.) McCarey, Newton, Iowa, Bryan (Kathy) Nielsen,
San Diego, Calif., Tom (Mary-Elizabeth) Nielsen, Portland, Maine,
Barb Nielsen-Peterson, Clear Lake, and Charlie (Deb Duvall) Nielsen,
West Des Moines, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, Kelsey and Kira Nielsen,
Harrison and Katelyn McCarey, Caroline and Joseph Nielsen, Bradley
Nielsen and Cassondra, Emma and Shane Peterson; sister, Gloria (Joe)
Wellik, West Des Moines; brother, Hans (Darlene) Nielsen, Ft. Dodge,
Iowa; in-laws, Tom and Sharon Frederick, Forest City, Iowa, David and
Nancy Frederick, Mason City, Iowa, Jim Frederick, Ventura, Iowa, Mary
and Mike McCoy, West Des Moines and Peter and Marianne Frederick,
West Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Paul Cheatham
Paul Cheatham, 63, of Clear Lake, formerly of Charles City, Iowa,
died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A memorial service will be held in the gymnasium at Opportunity
Village, 1200 N. 9th Street W. in Clear Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at
7 p.m. with Pastor Rich Murray officiating. Burial will be in
Riverside Cemetery in Charles City in the spring.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, is in
charge of arrangements.
Randall “Randy” Reysack
Randall “Randy” Reysack, 55, of 216 S. 1st St., Thornton, Iowa died
Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City,
Iowa.l
Memorial services will be held at a later time.
Randy was born Sept. 15, 1955 in Mason City, the son of Theodore and
Darlene (Prilipp) Reysack. He graduated from Hampton High School in
1974.
He worked for Ventura Schools as a bus mechanic and later drove semi
trucks and delivered Winnebago’s.
Randy enjoyed black powder rendezvous and Civil War reenactments and was
a member of the 8th Texas dismounted Calvary out of Mason City in
artillery. He especially enjoyed spending time with his son and
grandkids. He will be sadly missed by his son, Tony, and his family and
his sister, Beth, and her family.
He is survived by his son, Tony Reysack and his fiancé, Kassia
Christensen, Mason City; four grandchildren, Aleksei and Tatyana Reysack,
Yakima, Wash. and Anthony Dean Reyasck Jr. and Sofia Reysack, Mason
City; his sister, Elizabeth Reysack and her husband, Gary Overbeck,
Rockwell, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, is in charge of
arrangements.
Edward E. Winkelman
Edward E. Winkelman, 82, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral service were held Thursday, Jan. 6, at St. Johns Lutheran
Church northeast of Garner, Iowa with the Rev. Carl Hedberg
officiating. Burial was at St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery northeast of
Garner.
Edward Elvin Winkelman, the son of Wilhelm and Meta (Ringleb)
Winkelman, was born April 26, 1928 at Plainfield, Iowa in Butler
County. He was baptized June 10, 1928 and later confirmed at the
Peace Reformed Church in Clarksville, Iowa. Ed attended the rural
schools in Butler and Bremer counties. From 1952-1960, he served his
country in the U.S. Army in both Germany and France. On Aug. 25, 1957
he married Phyllis L. Hanselman at St. Johns Lutheran Church near
Garner.
They farmed south of Clear Lake until they retired from
active farming in 1985 and moved into Clear Lake. Ed served on the
Clear Lake Coop Elevator Board and was a Union Township trustee. He
was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Winkelman of Clear Lake; two
sons, Bill Winkelman (Barbara) of Johnston, Iowa and their children,
Thomas, Joseph and Paige; Jim Winkelman of Clear Lake, Joanne
Winkelman of Clear Lake and their children, Wyatt, Walker and Reva;
and a brother, Lorenz Winkelman of Waverly, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters in infancy;
two brothers, Erwin and Loyd and two sisters-in-law, Darlena and
Virginia.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, was in charge of arrangements.
Ida Elise
Evans
 Ida Elise Evans, 109, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at the Good
Shepherd Geriatric Center of Mason City, Iowa where she has resided
since 2005. A funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 7, at Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.
Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to
Good Shepherd Telephone Reassurance, Zion Lutheran Church, or First
United Methodist Church, Mason City.
Ida was born Aug. 3, 1901 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of
Hans Eriksen and Maria Dynnahagen (Iverson) Stomne. She graduated
from Sioux City High School, Iowa State Teachers College, State
University of Iowa and received her master’s degree in education at
the University of Chicago. She also attended Morningside College.
She taught history and physical education in Belmond, Iowa schools
before her marriage to Melvin A. Evans June 26, 1935 at St. Peters
Church, Sioux City, Iowa.
Ida was a member of Chautauqua Club (a literary and Scientific
Club), and Oweso Service Club. She was the oldest living member of
Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and had been active in circle and
taught many years of Sunday School.
Ida’s interests included candy making, especially chocolates,
raising roses and many other flowers. She was an avid reader of
mysteries and history, American and World History being her
favorites. She loved to read and study the U.S. Presidents and their
wives; and she loved the farm, the beauty of fields and open skies.
She was a collector of coins and stamps.
Ida volunteered at Mercy Medical Center Gift Shop and Good Shepherd
(where she went to play games with the “seniors” when she was in
her 90’s).
In the Fall of 2007, Ida was recognized as the oldest resident
in Cerro Gordo County. Ida participated in a Boston University
Centenarian Research Study in fall, 2010.
Ida is survived by her son, Robert Ames Evans and his wife,
Judith, Mason City; grandchildren, Lance Nicholas and his wife, Jana,
Marian, Iowa and Carisa Kaye Miller and her husband, Chad, Van Horne,
Iowa; step-grandchildren, Jon Castle and his wife, Gina, Glenview,
Ill. and Tammi Walsh and her husband, Tony, Circle Pines, Minn.;
great-grandchildren, Steffanie and Allyson Evans; step-great-
grandchildren, Paul and Rachel Castle, Hannah and Leah Walsh and
several nieces and nephews.
Ida was preceded in death by her parents; husband Melvin (Jan.
12, 1998); sisters, Sophie Frederickson, Blanche Stomne, Mildred
Berdahl; and brother Edwin Stomne.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Phyllis Cleanora Anderson
Jensen
 Phyllis Cleanora Anderson Jensen, 89, 481 N. Shore Drive, Clear
Lake, died peacefully at Oakwood Care Center on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.
Visitation will be one hour before the service on Wednesday at the
church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City,
Iowa. Family suggests memorials to Opportunity Village or Hospice of
North Iowa.
Phyllis was born March 21, 1921 in Garner, Iowa, the daughter of
John and Esther (Olson) Anderson. She grew up helping with farm work
and helping her mother cook for their family of nine. She graduated
from Ventura High School in 1938 and moved to Clear Lake where she
met her future husband at the Surf Ballroom.
Phyllis married Gerald
(Jerry) Jensen on June 8, 1939 in Clear Lake and they were blessed
with their only son, Gary Lee, in 1945. Phyllis worked at the Surf
Ballroom for eight years, Kuns’ Kitchen, Lake Shore Hotel, and Swift
& Company in Mason City. Phyllis started working for Jerry’s Meat
Market (1938) and then in their grocery business which grew into
Jensen’s Supermarket (415 Main Avenue) where she worked as a grocery
store manager for 40 years. She retired and they sold all stores in
1988. Jensen’s was proud to be the first business in Clear Lake to
hire a resident of Handicap Village.
Phyllis was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran church in Miller,
Iowa and was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church most of her
life (70+ years). She helped with ushering and donating Christmas
trees. Phyllis was also an associate member of St. Peter Lutheran
Church in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. for over 20 years.
Phyllis and Jerry lived for over 30 years on South Shore Drive then
moved to North Shore Drive in 1997. She was heavily involved in the
Clear Lake community, including being a charter member and later a
two-term president of the V.F.W. Auxiliary a Worthy Matron of OES
from 1961-1962, member of Lioness for over 50 years where she was a
charter member and past president, and a long-time member of the Zion
Ladies Circle.
Phyllis enjoyed her family, golfing, handwork, fishing and
traveling, including spending many winters with her husband in
Florida and Arizona.
She is preceded in death by her husband (2010); her parents;
sisters, Maruene Coyier and Lois Hanson; brothers, Carroll and Robert
(Bing).
Phyllis is survived by her son, Gary Jensen; grandson, Nathan and
his wife, Emily. Jensen of Ankeny, Iowa; granddaughter, Shantel and
her husband, Nicholas Crellin of Omaha, Neb.; great-grandchildren,
Brock and Rex Jensen and Isabella and LilyAna Crellin; brothers,
Larry and his wife, Pat, Anderson of Spencer, Iowa, and M. E. (Eddie)
and his wife, Betty, Anderson of Clear Lake; brother-in-law, DuWayne
and his wife, Dorothy, Jensen of Sun City, Az.; sister-in-law,
Adelheide “Laddie” and her husband, Al, Walters of Sun City, and
many nieces and nephews.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Craig L. Caslavka
 Craig L. Caslavka, 68, of Waterloo, Iowa died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011
at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, from cancer.
Craig was born May 11, 1942, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton,
Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Charlotte (Greaser) Caslavka. He
graduated from Traer High School in 1960.
Craig married Linda Kerns on March 18, 1961 in Nashua, Iowa. They
later divorced. He married Clarice "Reece" Kammeyer Feb. 23, 1991 in
Waterloo. He was a chemical engineer for John Deere for 39 years,
retiring in 1999.
Craig was currently the Lodge Secretary and a Past Exalted Ruler of
the Waterloo Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #290 as well as
Past State President for the Iowa Elks Association. He served as
Cedar Falls AMVET Post 49 1st Vice Chairman (Membership), Department
Iowa 1st Vice Chairman (Membership), and was currently Department
Iowa Sons of AMVETS Commander. Craig was also currently serving as
Trustee Chairman for the Waterloo Water Works. Craig was the
Principal Race Officer for 25 years with Reece at the Clear Lake
Yacht Club.
Craig is survived by his wife, Reece, of Waterloo; son, Alan (Cindy)
Caslavka of Dallas, Texas and his sons, Mitchell, Bradley, and
Daniel; daughter, Pamela Lichty of Plano, Texas and her son, Blake;
daughter, Shannon Kammeyer of Eldora, Iowa and her daughters, Bryanna
and Brittaney; and son, Brandon, (Carrie) Kammeyer of Waterloo and
his children, Cara, Carlee, and Braylon. He is also survived by a
brother, Curtis (Arlys) Caslavka of Middleton, Wis.; a sister, Sharon
(Joe) Sichra of Waterloo; his stepmother, Winnie Caslavka of Marion,
Iowa; and mother-in-law, Alberta Kammeyer of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Craig is preceded in death by his mother; father; brother, Graydon
Caslavka; and father-in-law, Richard E. Kammeyer.
Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 7 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Waterloo. Friends who wish may direct memorials to the family to
fulfill Craig’s dream of sponsoring Honor Flight trips for
Veterans. Condolences may be left at
www.LockeFuneralHome.com.
Arlene Sturtz
Arlene Sturtz, 79, of Scottsdale, Az., passed away Jan. 3, 2011. A
gathering was held for friends and family on Saturday, Jan. 8 in
Scottsdale.
Arlene held a Masters of Education degree, serving as a professional
educator and administrator in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa schools.
She is the wife of Donald.
She is predeceased in death by her parents, Leonard and Jane (Brown)
Pechacek of Hager City, Wis.; sister, Pat (Al) Johnson; former
husband, Ben Montbriand; and infant son, Thomas.
She is survived by her daughters, Celeste (Nate) Leider, Patty (Mike
Clayton) Montbriand, Annie (Bret) Roloff; grandchildren, Alexandria
and Curtis Leider, Angela (Sean) Hayes, Nichole and Celeste Roloff;
great-grandson, Logan; nephews, Mike (Rhonda) Johnson and Brian
(Tammy) Johnson; stepchildren, Mary Kay and Don; step-graddaughter,
Tanya; and step- great-granddaughter, Jayden.
Marcia E.
Volk
 Marcia E. Volk, 82, of 1200 10th Ave. N. Clear Lake, died at her
home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, Jan.
5, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 10, at the United Methodist
Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.
Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials
to the Marcia E. Volk Memorial Fund.
Marcia was born Sept. 17, 1928 in Eldora, Iowa the daughter of
Ernest and Lena (Miller) Ames. She graduated from Eldora High School
in 1946. She was an avid basketball player in high school and
received many athletic awards. She attended A.I.B. Institute in Des
Moines on a basketball scholarship.
She married Ralph Volk on June 30, 1950 in Eldora. They lived in
Gifford, Iowa until 1960. They moved to New Hampton, Iowa and lived
there until 1970. She worked in the Sears Catalog Store and for the
New Hampton Newspaper. In 1970 they moved to Clear Lake where she worked
for the Mirror Reporter, Younkers in Mason City and also did
tailoring for Cottage Cleaners.
She was known for her pies that she sold at the farmers market. She
enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing bingo and cards and doing puzzles.
She was a huge animal lover. She and her husband, Ralph, enjoyed
being snow birds and spending their winters in Texas. She was a
wonderful grandma and was a grandma to many.
Marcia was a member of
the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, and the Clear Lake V.F.W. Marcia is survived by her daughter, Sue Janka and her husband,
Michael, Clear Lake; six grandchildren, Hillary Janka, Clear Lake,
Craig Volk and his wife, Nicole, Lakeville, Minn., Kristin Anderson
and her husband, Aaron, Waverly, Iowa, Ryan Volk and his wife,
Kristin, Altoona, Iowa, Jason Janka, Curlew, Iowa and Holli Gorman,
New Hampton, Iowa; ten great-grandchildren, Reece and Macklin Volk,
Trice and Quinn Anderson, Caleb Volk, Jason, Jordan, Jade and Jacob
Green and Jordyn Janka; one sister, Murriel Miller, Okemos, Mich.;
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; son, Tim;
three brothers, Don, Alfred and Richard; and six sisters, Esther,
Ruth, Thelma, Lillian, Rachel and Helen.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Robert “Tyke” Grant Imlay
 Robert “Tyke” Grant Imlay, 76, 414 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason
City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan.
13, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Visitation
will be Thursday from 10 – 11 a.m. preceding the service.
Interment
will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military Honors will
be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to
Hospice of North Iowa or the charity of your choice.
Bob was born Jan. 17, 1934 in the family home in Mason City,
the son of Grant and Lily (Andersen) Imlay. Following graduation
from Mason City High School in 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
He was stationed on the USS Hornet, the USS Philippine Sea and the
USS Oriskany.
After an honorable discharge, Bob came back to Mason City and
attended the Mason City Junior College. He later attended the DeVry
Institute in Chicago, Ill. He ed to Mason City and began
working for Lehigh Portland Cement Co., retiring in 1991 after 34 years. Bob married Muriel Ann Glawe June 21, 1958 in Corwith, Iowa and
they moved to Clear Lake in 1967. He thought “Clear Lake was the
best place in the world to live.” He was a member of Zion Lutheran
Church and the Clear Lake V.F.W.
In retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time at the family cottage,
discussing politics, playing golf and caring for his yard. He
especially loved spending time with family, having family picnics and
playing cards.
Bob is survived by his wife, Muriel Imlay, Clear Lake;
daughter, Mary Imlay, Clear Lake; two sisters, Sharon Samson,
Chatsworth, Calif. and JoDee (Robert) Wilfong, Melbourne Beach, Fla.;
brothers-in-law, Cecil (Melissa) Glawe, Corwith, and Dennis (Delores)
Glawe, Wesley, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife’s parents,
George and Margaret Glawe; brother-in-law, John Samson and great-
nephew, Jonathon Gremmer.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Hans
Jacob Schroeder
Hans Jacob Schroeder died at his Clear Lake home on Monday, Jan. 10,
2011.
A funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m., at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Ave, Mason City, Iowa with the Rev.
Mark Lavrenz officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 13, at
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, from 5 –
7 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the Hans Jacob Schroeder Memorial Fund.
Hans was born in northern Germany on April 13, 1924. At the age of
four, Hans’ parents took him to start a new life in Iowa.
First
with his parents and later on his own, Hans farmed near Clear Lake
until 1998. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. The Army
gave him a chance to improve his skiing during his time in Colorado.
During his service time he met Harold Schipull, who years later would
introduce him to his sister, Nora. Hans and Nora were married Dec.
29, 1957. Hans loved going to sales. His daughters, Marie and
Helen, spent a lot of time at sale barns. At his own farm sale in
1998, nearly 50 mowers went on the auction block along with his last
Oliver tractor.
Although he had many kinds, Oliver was his
favorite. He had an 1800 Oliver put on his grave marker many years
ago. Hans loved to play cards, swim, fish, and travel throughout the
U.S.A. He made several trips back to his homeland, including a 1980
visit to his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Hans Christian,
while they were stationed with the Air Force in Germany. Most
recently he participated in a World War II Winnebago Honor Flight to
Washington D.C. Back on the farm, life was never dull, with the
occasional tractor, ditch or building fire-none devastating. His
ability to strike up a conversation is legendary, a product of hours
at farm sales, McDs, the V.F.W., the Senior Citizen Center, selling
his treasures, sitting around the card table, and at the church where
he and Nora brought their family up in the Lord, Bethlehem Lutheran. Those left to cherish the memory of this gentle man include his wife
of 53 years, Nora, of Clear Lake; four children, Angie of Kent City,
Mich., Charlie of Mason City, Helen of Ames, and Marie of Clive,
Iowa, and their families, including six grandchildren: Ben, Patty,
Aaron, Adam, Nicole, and Molly, as well as three great-grandchildren:
Christian, Rowen, and Weston Hans.
Also left to cherish his memory
are brothers-in-law, Harold Schipull and Otto Jagels. Waiting to receive him are his parents, Christian and Margarete; a
son, Richard, who left us in June 1959; and a grandson, Hans
Christian, who passed away in 2010. This grandson and Hans did one
thing in common - flying an airplane at Mason City Airport, and now
together they will soar on wings like eagles (Isaiah 40: 31). Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Gerald (Jerry) W. McNulty
Gerald (Jerry) W. McNulty, age 94, of Belmond, Iowa, died, Monday, Jan.
10, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Mass of Christian
Burial was held Saturday, Jan. 15, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Church, Belmond. Burial was in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near
Belmond. The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies
through a memorial in Jerry's name consider Belmond-Klemme Schools
Scholarship Foundations One, B-K Scholarship Foundation Two, Hospice of
Wright County, or to their own choice.
Gerald (Jerry) Wilfred McNulty, was born on Jan. 7, 1917, in Belmond. He
grew up in Belmond and graduated with honors from Belmond High School.
While in school, he excelled in football and basketball. After
graduation, Jerry attended the University of Iowa for one year,
receiving straight A's. He then ed home to help his father on the
family farm.
Jerry married MaDonna Hofer on May 6, 1939. They briefly lived in town
while Jerry operated a local service station. They then moved to the
family farm north of Belmond where they spent the next 60 years raising
their family. They later moved into a condo in Belmond. Jerry farmed his
entire life and also worked as a hail adjuster for 25 years. He visited
many places and always ed home having met new friends.
Jerry was a kind man who took great pride in his hometown of Belmond. He
served as a member and president of the Belmond School Board for several
years and was instrumental in the decision to buy the land where the
current schools are located. He enjoyed being a member of the Gridiron
and supported Belmond sports throughout his entire life. For many years
he could be found in the bleachers cheering on the Broncos.
Jerry served on the Belmond Volunteer Fire Department and was a member
of the Knights of Columbus in Eagle Grove, Iowa and later in Belmond. He
was an active lifelong member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Jerry was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and had season tickets for over
30 years. He looked forward to attending games with his children,
grandchildren, and many friends. As a proud Irishman, he was also an
avid fan of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Jerry will always be
remembered for his dedication to his family and friends, his sense of
humor, and his hearty laugh.
Jerry's legacy will live on in the lives and hearts of his surviving
children, sons, Tom (Diane) McNulty, Napels, Fla., Mark (Marcia)
McNulty, Clear Lake, Dennis McNulty, Belmond; daughter, Shannon McNulty,
Santa Fe, N.M., and son, Edward McNulty, Belmond; a daughter-in-law,
Cyndy McNulty, Belmond; his grandchildren, Maureen (Scott) Dockstader,
Ames, Iowa, Michael (Lisa) McNulty, Zimmerman, Minn., Monica (Jeff)
Gribben, Mason City, Iowa, Matthew (Theresa) McNulty, Polk City, Iowa,
Mitchell (Melissa) McNulty, Ankeny, Iowa, Meagan (Kyle) Rolfes, North
Liberty, Iowa, Kathleen (Chad) Pliester, Belmond, Lisa Alexander,
Lincoln, Neb.; 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews,
and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, MaDonna on Dec. 3,
2005; three sisters, Marian McNulty, Donna Castle, and Patricia Rowe;
and three brothers, Donald McNulty, Father Edward McNulty, and Paul
McNulty.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, was in charge of arrangements.
Leo G. Formanek
Memorial services for Leo G. Formanek, 75, of Clear Lake, who died
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City,
were held Saturday, Jan. 15, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in
Duncan, Iowa with the Rev. Dennis W. Miller as celebrant. Private
inurnment will take place at a later date this spring.
Leo George Formanek, the son of Frank Cyril and Rose Marie (Schoun)
Formanek, was born July 28, 1935 at Mason City. He received his
education at Garfield Township Country School and Garner High School,
graduating in 1955. Leo served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. On
June 12, 1961 he married Mary Pat Tarr at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
in Duncan. They made their home in Duncan until 1991 when they moved
into Garner, Iowa. Leo had farmed, worked for Zrostlik Tire Service,
Glen's Auto Sales, Ollenburg Motors and Pritchard Auto Company. On July
23, 1999, he married Eddie Lee VerSteeg Peterson at St. Boniface
Catholic Church in Garner. He enjoyed auto detailing, card playing,
gardening and playing the German accordion. He was member of St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Church and the Catholic Workman's Lodge #51.
He is survived by his wife, Edwina Formanek, of Clear Lake; three sons,
Randy Formanek (Chris) of Garner, and their two children, Ashley and
Chelsey, Steve Formanek of Garner, and his two children, Kortney and
Rachel, and Rick Formanek (Renae) of Clear Lake, and their three
children, Kelsey, Sara and Andrew; step children, Eric Peterson (Amy),
Kurt Peterson and Stacie Peterson; and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Tusha
(George) of Garner.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Pat Tarr Formanek on
Aug.19, 1993; his parents; and a brother, Raymond Formanek on Feb. 25,
1991.
Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner, was in charge of arrangements.
James
Edward Shinn
James Edward Shinn, 70, of 16142 300th St., Mason City, Iowa died
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at the Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services for James Shinn were held Monday, Jan. 17 at the St.
John’s Episcopal Church, Mason City, Iowa with the Rev. Wendy K.
Abrahamson officiating. Burial was in Ventura Cemetery, Ventura, Iowa
where full military honors were conducted by members of the Mason City
Veterans Memorial Association.
The Family suggests memorials to James Edward Shinn Memorial Fund.
James was born June 1, 1940 in SanDiego, Calif. the son of James Burton
and Beatrice (Anderson) Shinn. He moved with his family at an early age
to Mason City, where he attended Mason City High School.
Following high school in 1958 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on
the U.S.S. Evans destroyer.
He moved back to Mason City and worked for Interstate Power as a
Powerline Mechanic for 41 years, retiring in 2002 as a powerline
foreman. After retiring from Alliant Energy he drove school bus for the
Mason City Schools.
James was very involved in scouting for over 55 years. He served as
scout master of Troop 151 in Central Heights in the 1960’s and later was
scout master of Troop 14. He was awarded the Silver Beaver from the Boy
Scouts of America, a national scouting award. He was very involved in
the Order Of The Arrow. He was awarded the Man Of The Year by the Mason
City Elks Club.
He married Sharon Kaster on Sept. 30, 2006 in Ventura.
He was a rock hound, made jewelry, raised exotic birds and homing
pigeons. He enjoyed researching genealogy and tracing his family tree.
He did volunteer work at the V.F.W. He was known as the flagman of Mason
City and was an instructor of flag history and etiquette. He was the
creator of the Avenue of Flags for the Ventura Cemetery and also Mason
City retired flag drop offs. He was the liaison between Veterans and the
Boy Scouts of America for the State of Iowa. He was a member of Hardee’s
morning coffee club and the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association
Honor Guard.
James is survived by his wife, Sharon, Mason City; children, Amber
(Jesse) Koch, Houston, Texas, Angela Shinn, Mason City, and her
significant other, Joe Bartusek, and James D. (Robyn) Shinn, Mason City;
step-children Jeff McIlrath, Decorah, Iowa, Joe McIlrath, Mason City,
and his significant other, Chris Lacy, Tracy (Roger) Hennigar,
Hanlontown, Iowa and Dawn (Bruce) Wasenius, Mason City; two
grandchildren, Haley Jo Shinn and Jayden Lynne Shinn; and
step-grandchildren, Julian and Anthony Wasenius, Danielle Dirkson,
Justin, Samantha and Dan Hennigar, Joshua McIlrath, Taylor, Morgan and
Erin Lacy; one step-great-grandson, Dawson Dirkson; two sisters, Gloria
(Bob) Austin, Hot Springs Village, Ark. and Rosanna Bariekman, Des
Moines, Iowa; and a “little brother,” George Trent, Mason City. He was
preceded in death by his parents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of
arrangements.
Martha J. “Marty” Ouverson
Martha J. “Marty” Ouverson, 70, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, Jan.
14, 2011 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa
surrounded by her family.
According to her wishes, Marty’s final gift was to the University of
Iowa, that her donation may benefit the medical community.
A memorial service was held on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at the United
Methodist Church in Clear Lake with the Rev. Diana Hoover and the Rev.
Wendy Abrahamson as officiants. Inurnment will be held in the Clear Lake
Cemetery at a later date.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Martha
J. Ouverson Memorial Fund in care of her family.
Martha Jane Ouverson was born April 22, 1940 in Traverse City, Mich.,
the daughter of Dr. C.E. and Helen (Doyle) Lemen. She graduated from
Traverse City High School in 1958. She attended Michigan State
University and Western Michigan University. She married Jay Russell
Ouverson June 16, 1961 in Traverse City and then moved to Clear Lake
after their marriage. After having her three children, she graduated
from NIACC’s ADN nursing program in 1974 and finished her four year BSN
degree from Buena Vista College. She worked as a nurse in several
communities where they moved, the Park Hospital in Mason City and
hospitals in Spencer, Estherville, Jefferson, and Webster City, Iowa
before retiring and moving to Clear Lake in 2002.
Marty enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren the most. She also
loved music and taught piano for many years. She played the organ and
piano for several churches including Wesley Methodist and St. John’s
Episcopal Church in Mason City. She was a member of Progress Club, Beta
Sigma Phi Sorority, PEO, Chapter LE, and United Methodist Church in
Clear Lake. She and her husband served the church as visitation pastors
since 2003. They loved to camp and spent winters in Weslaco, Texas for
five years.
Marty is survived by her three sons, Brian (Mary) Ouverson and his son,
Spencer Ouverson of Stratford, Iowa, Todd (Chris) Ouverson, and Chris’
son, Braiden, of Clear Lake, and Todd’s children, Stephanie Ouverson and
Casey Ouverson of Des Moines, Iowa; Eric (Elizabeth) Ouverson, and their
children, Emma and Erin, of Webster City; step-grandchildren, Cassie,
David, Dylan, and Mariah; great-grandchildren, Peyton and Aubrey;
step-great-grandchildren, Tyson and Maleah; brother, Ted and his wife,
Cecile, of Denver, Colo.; sister, Janet Thomson, Traverse City;
mother-in-law, Ellen Mae Ouverson; aunts, Lucile Westover and Maxine
Westover; as well as several nieces and nephews and other relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jay, in 2008.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Ruby Arlene Humburg
 Ruby Arlene Humburg, 84, of 206 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, found peace on
Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason
City, Iowa. According to her wishes, a private service was held for Ruby
with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. The Rev. Will
Hunsaker officiated. Memorials for Ruby can be given to the Humane
Society of North Iowa or Hospice of North Iowa in her name.
Ruby was born Dec. 14, 1926 in Bricelyn, Minn., the daughter of Claus
and Lena (Krominga) Daniels. Ruby married Kenneth Humburg on Aug. 31,
1950, in Austin, Minn. Upon graduation from Lakota High School she
became a beautician and used those skills working for Ruth Toppin for
many years. She also worked in the Clear Lake High School cafeteria in
the early 1980’s and enjoyed babysitting for family and friends.
Ruby cared for her family in many ways including always having a steady
supply of chocolate chip cookies. In addition to volunteering at Oakwood
Care Center, she enjoyed taking long walks, visiting friends, and
nurturing all of her plants. Ruby was a member of Zion Lutheran Church,
Clear Lake.
Ruby is survived by her husband, Kenneth Humburg, Clear Lake; four
children, Sally (Mark) Bell-Moehle, Clear Lake, Craig (Linda) Humburg,
Clear Lake, Keith (Dawn) Humburg, Humboldt, Iowa and Todd (Julie)
Humburg, Clear Lake; eight grandchildren, Seth (Amy) Bell, Derek
(Jessica) Humburg, Luke Humburg, Dustin Humburg, Keslie Humburg, Dylan
Humburg, Chad Caldwell and Cory Caldwell; two great grandchildren, Zoey
Humburg and Lakotah Oelkers; and a brother Ron (Terri) Daniels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donald Daniels and
two sisters, LaVonne Eliason and Effie Humburg.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Stella
Marie Thompson
 Stella Marie Thompson, 98, formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Jan.
20, 2011 at Muse –Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. A
funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Richland Lutheran Church,
Thornton, Iowa with the Rev. Samuel Schmeling officiating. Interment was
at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Memorials may be given in memory of Stella
Thompson to the Richland Lutheran Church, Thornton, or Bethany Lutheran
College, Mankato, Minn.
Stella was born Nov. 7, 1912 in Williams, Iowa the daughter of Ole J.
and Minnie (Hall) Halsne. She graduated from Hanlontown High School.
Stella married Jonas H. Thompson on May 17, 1941 in Fertile, Iowa and to
this union two daughters were born. Stella and Jonas farmed in the
Thornton area. She was a member of the Richland Lutheran Church in
Thornton. In retirement they moved to Clear Lake. She moved to Apple
Valley Assisted Living in 2004.
Stella enjoyed gardening, playing card games and baking. After retiring
she loved to travel. Reading her Bible was a very important part of her
daily devotions.
Stella is survived by her daughters, Sharon Wood and her husband,
Stephen, St. Augustine, Fla. and Myrna Neis and her husband, Bob, Mason
City, Iowa; five grandchildren, Melissa (Herbie) Douglas, Jacksonville,
Fla., Heather (Fernando) Febres, Orlando, Fla., Rebecca (Doug) Legan,
Linden, N.C., Rhonda (Brad) Weber, Osage, Iowa and Jason Neis, Story
City, Iowa; four great-grandchildren, Daniel Wood, McKenna Legan, Ella
Legan and Noah Febres; brother, Lawrence (Peggy) Halsne, Clear Lake;
sisters-in-law, Elaine Halsne, Mason City, and Helen Halsne, Clear Lake;
her sister Irene’s children, Burke and Muriel Haberkamp and family,
Garner, Iowa and Merle and Joan McMullin and family, Manly, Iowa and
several other nieces and nephews.
Stella was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jonas (1979);
sister, Irene McMullen; and four brothers, Joseph, Oline, James and
Milton Halsne.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
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