June E. Paulsen, 89, of Clear Lake, Iowa, and formerly of Plainfield, Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, where she had lived for the last seven days. 

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 15, at the Plainfield United Methodist Church with Pastor James H. Davis officiating. Burial was in the Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to either the church or to the family. 

June was born on June 4, 1908 in Polk Township, Bremer County, Iowa, the daughter of William H. and Lydia (Farr) Good. June was confirmed at the Methodist Church in Plainfield and graduated from the Plainfield High School in 1927. She then went to work at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as a lab technician, and on April 21, 1935, was united in marriage to Clarence A. Paulsen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple made their home in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa area and in 1947 moved to Stout, Iowa, where they owned and operated a grocery store for the next two years. In the spring of 1950, they began farming in the Clarksville-Plainfield area, and farmed until retiring in 1972. They moved to their home in Plainfield and Clarence died on Sept. 23, 1976. In 1994, June moved to Clear Lake to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law, Mel and Anita Paulsen and their family. 

She had been a longtime member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church and was an associate member of the Clear Lake United Church. June had served on the Bremer County Council on Aging, was membership roll chairman for the Plainfield United Methodist Church, was active with the Plainfield Senior Citizens, and had been a member of the Eastern Star in Clarksville, Iowa. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and fancywork, but most of all, treasured the times spent with her family and many friends. 

She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Mel and Anita Paulsen, Burnsville, Minn., Roger and Marion Paulsen, Williston, N.D.; six grandchildren and their spouses, Steve and Robin Paulsen, Linda and Roger Nerdig, Ricky and Sherri Paulsen, Randy Paulsen, Mike and Tracy Paulsen, Terri Paulsen; six great-grandchildren, Amber, Andrew, Shannon, Cody, Jessy, Tyler; one sister, Lucille Briggs, Waverly; and two brothers and their wives, Willis and Martha Good, Chariton, Iowa, Clark and Helen Good of Nashua her nieces, nephews, and a host of special friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clarence. 

Yvonne Stratton Lewerke, 81, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997 at North Iowa Mercy Health Center's East Campus, Mason City, Iowa. 

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 15 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Ivan Rogers officiating. Burial was in the Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, Iowa. 

The family suggests memorials may be made to Hospice of North Iowa. 

Yvonne Stratton Lewerke was born Jan. 15, 1916 at McClean, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Dovie (Wise) Stratton. 

She spent most of her adult life devoted to the welfare and development of Israel and the Jews, 'God's chosen people. She is now asleep in Jesus awaiting `the hour in which all that are in their graves shall hear his voice and come forth; they that have done good unto the resurrection of life ...'3 John 5:28-29. 

Yvonne loved teaching and was employed in the Mason City School District for 10 years. She worked with special needs and mentally challenged children. 

Her hobbies included reading, gardening, pulling weeds, and watching birds from her window. She also enjoyed the companionship of her dog, Muffin. 

She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Diane Lewerke Kafer and her husband, Bill, of Manly, Iowa, and Ruth Lewerke Newman and her husband, Jay Newman, of Kensett, Iowa; three sons, Curtis Lewerke and his wife, Julie, of Clear Lake, Dennis Lewerke and his wife, Jodie, Clear Lake, and Jonathan Lewerke and his wife, JoEllen, of Mason City; two sisters, Laura and her husband, Don Spitler, Mulberry, Ark., and Ruth and her husband, Paul Luttenegger, of Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Sid and his wife, Ruth Stratton, of Burlington; 18 grandchildren, Chris Kafer, Kevin Lewerke, Scott Lewerke, Todd Lewerke, Jayson Newman, Ben Lewerke, Jonathan Lewerke, Cindy Hamlin, Vickie Hunemiller, Tammy Kallenbach, Karen Wistrom, Karla Parker, Lisa Lewerke, Brenda Jacobs, Aimee Kroeger, Jaymie Newman and Jayna Newman; and seven great-grandchildren.

 She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Russell Charles Jr., John Curtis and Calvin; and one grandchild, Kristie Ann Lewerke. 

Pat Treloar was organist. Special music was provided by Jayna Newman and Aimee Kroeger. 

Honorary pallbearers were Cindy Hamlin, Vickie Hunemiller, Tammy Kallenbach, Karen Wistrom, Karla Parker, Lisa Lewerke, Brenda Jacobs, Aimee Kroeger, Jaymie Newman, and Jayna Newman. 

Pallbearers were Chris Kafer, Kevin Lewerke, Scott Lewerke, Todd Lewerke, Jayson Newman, Ben Lewerke, and Jonathan Lewerke.

Mervin D. Muhlenbruch, 71, of Thornton, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. 

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Swaledale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bruce Witkers officiating. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. 

He was born on Oct. 10, 1925, the son of John and Laura (Stadtlander) Muhlenbruch. He attended the Swaledale School system before graduating from the Thornton High School. He entered the United States Army in the fall of 1946 serving with the Occupational Forces until his discharge in May of 1947. Upon his return home he worked for G.A. Eddy of Swaledale, Iowa, and Deckers in Mason City, Iowa, until starting to farm in 1949. 

In November of 1948 he was united in marriage to Adeline Gruis. They farmed all his life around the Swaledale and Thornton area until retiring in 1993. Merv enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, golfing and having coffee with his friends. He was a member of the Swaledale United Methodist Church, AMVETS of Clear Lake, Iowa, and the Thornton Lions Club. 

He is survived by his wife, Adeline, Thornton; two daughters, Kay Squier and her husband, Wayne, Nancy Payton and her husband, Ron; one son, Brian Muhlenbruch and his wife, Pam, all of Thornton; six grandchildren, Michele (Squier) Smuck and her husband, Matt, Amy, Dana, and Laura Payton, Trisha and Cole Muhlenbruch; two great-grandchildren, Derek and Andrew Smuck; one brother, Wayne Muhlenbruch and his wife, Alvina, Clear Lake; two sisters, Irene Dannen and her husband, Else of Mason City, and Mardene Berding, Mason City; a special friend, Pat Knutson and her husband, Gary of Forsythe, Mo. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

Barbara B. Ransom, 71, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. 

There was no visitation. Her body was cremated. 

Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Fred. Lewis officiating. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of services. The family suggests memorials to the Barbara B. Ransom Memorial Fund. 

Barbara Beatrice Ransom was born Jan. 28, 1926, at Gary, Ind., the daughter of Robert and Sally (Burdick) Burton. She received her education in Mason City schools. 

On Aug. 27, 1947, she married James A. Ransom at Clear Lake. 

Barbara loved her family, her church, and her many friends in the community. For the past 13 years, she volunteered her help at the Methodist Church, and for many years, helped at the Oakwood Care Center, where her mother resides. Barbara enjoyed her bridge and 500 clubs, was a member of the Clear Lake VFW Auxiliary, and was also a member of the Clear Lake Library Board. She was a wonderful person and will be missed, but forever remembered by her family and friends. 

She is survived by her husband, James Ransom, Clear Lake; her mother, Sally Burdick, Clear Lake; one daughter, Sue Harris, Scottsdale, Ariz.; one son, Michael Ransom and his wife, Jeanine, and their son, Benjamin, Rochester, Minn.; one sister, Bonnie Forzano and her husband, Dick, East Liverpool, Ohio; step-sister, Marilyn Klahn and her husband, Richard, Marquette, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert; and one grandson, Tyler. 

Organist Mary Jane Reynolds accompanied soloist Marilyn Sadler. 

Honorary pallbearers were Bud Heitland, Donna Heitland, Les Heitland, Alberta Heitland, Ken Thomsen, Ann Thomsen, Ed Callanan, Pauline Callanan, Arthur Juhl, Ruth Juhl, Joe Lambert, Eugene King, Duane Kuhlers, LaVern Miller, James Buck, Joe Buck, and Robert Bortle.  

Clifton C. Copas, 71, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 at his home. 

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 15, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka officiating. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. 

Clifton was born Sept. 12, 1925 in Mitchell, S.D., the son of Joseph and Gladys (Benson) Copas. He moved with his folks at an early age to Britt, Iowa. He graduated from Britt High School. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS St. Louis as a seaman's first class during World War II. He was awarded the American Area Ribbon, Victory medal, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, seven stars, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, one star. 

Clifton was married to Virginia Johnson on Feb. 9, 1945 in Fairmont, Minn. They lived in Britt, where he drove semi for Newbrough Trucking out of Wesley, Iowa. They moved to Clear Lake in 1962. Clifton drove semi for Stockberger Transfer and Storage, in Mason City, Iowa, until his retirement. 

Clifton enjoyed family gatherings and picnics. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the 828 Teamsters union. 

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Copas, Clear Lake; 10 children, Louetta Best, Clear Lake, Edward Copas and his wife, Kolene, Las Vegas, Nev., Diana Allen, Mason City, Iowa, Douglas Copas and his wife, Jo, Salina, Kan., Altha Garfin and her husband, Andy, Litchfield, Minn., Gregory Copas and his wife, Debbie, Glencoe, Minn., Vincent Copas, Clear Lake, Phillip Copas of Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, Monica VerHelst and her husband, Don, Mason City, Timothy Copas and his wife, Suzanne, Ventura, Iowa; 26 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his mother, Gladys Copas, Britt; one brother, Bill Copas and his wife, LaVonne, Salina, Kan. 

He was preceded in death by his father in 1961; and one son, Thomas Copas in 1985. 

Sr. Mary Arnold was organist and special music was by St. Patrick's Choir. 

Pallbearers were Duane Polsdofer, Steve Meyers, Dave Wilhelm, Denny Best, Bill Bielefeld, Curtis Nelson. 

Savanah Lynn Bradshaw, 14-months, of Greene, Iowa, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. 

Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday), Aug. 20, at Agape Christian Family Church, Clear Lake, Iowa with the Pastor David Toyne officiating. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, Iowa. 

The family suggests memorials in her name. 

Savanah was born June 11, 1996 at North Iowa Mercy Health Center's east campus in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Jason and Julie (Osborn) Bradshaw. 

She will be remembered for her hugs and kisses, as well as her adorable dimple. Savanah loved to dance and enjoyed playing with her brother and sister. 

She is survived by her parents, Jason and Julie, Greene; a brother, Spencer, and a sister, Sydney, both at home; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Margo Hannah of Forest City, Iowa; paternal grandparents, Gary and Dureen Bradshaw, Clear Lake; great-maternal grandparent, Theo Osborn, Wilmar, Minn.; five uncles and aunts; 14 great aunts and uncles; and several cousins.