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Christian "Chris" J. Oelberg
Christian "Chris" J. Oelberg,
91, passed away peacefully, Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at Chautauqua Guest Home,
Charles City, Iowa. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Ward
Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Dennis Konkel of Calvary
Lutheran Church for the Deaf, officiating. Burial was in the Clear Lake
Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Chris J. Oelberg Memorial Fund.
Christian "Chris" Johannen Oelberg was born on July 24, 1914 in Wausau, Wis.,
son of Fred and Rose (Horst) Oelberg. He attended Iowa School for the Deaf until
1937. He worked at the Pepsi Bottling Company in Kansas City, Mo., Solar Plant
in Des Moines, Iowa and had been employed at the Decker-Armour Meat Packing
Plant in Mason City for 30 years until his retirement.
Chris was united in marriage to Ruby Christian on Feb. 23, 1946, in the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City.
Chris was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Des Moines. He
was also an active member of Mascia Club Inc. for the Deaf, and the Iowa
Association of the Deaf.
Chris is survived by his wife, Ruby Oelberg, Charles City; two daughters, Wanda
McAllister, Reeds Spring, Mo. and Becky Elzinga, Kennewick, Wash.; a son, Randy
"Jay" Oelberg, Charles City; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and
a sister, Lillian Huffman, Colo.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents; a twin brother, Otto; brothers, Fred
and Carl; and sisters, Emma Rose and Rosie Travits.
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Carroll D. Anderson
Carroll D. Anderson,
86, of 1400 2nd Ave. N., Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006 at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Services were held Friday, Feb. 24,
at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Richard L. Scott Lay Assistant of Zion
Lutheran Church officiating. Interment was at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason
City. Military honors were by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Family suggests memorials to
Zion Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Carroll D. Anderson was born June 23, 1919, in Hancock County, rural Garner,
Iowa, the son of John G. and Esther (Olson) Anderson. Carroll graduated from
Ventura High School in 1936. On Nov. 18, 1939 Carroll married Lucille Kennedy on
his family farm. He entered the US Navy during WWII and was a Pharmacy Tech 2nd
Class. Following service Carroll returned to Clear Lake and was involved in
construction and later managed the Surf Ballroom for 17 years, which was during
the time of the Buddy Holly accident. He owned and operated Carroll's Cafe in
Clear Lake for about seven years and then returned to carpenter work. He was
inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of fame. He enjoyed hunting, trapping
and spending time in Canada at Pine Pointe Resort fishing and working on the
cabins.
Carroll was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, a long time member of
the Clear Lake Noon Lions Club and a former Clear Lake City Councilman.
Carroll is survived by his wife, Lucille Anderson of Clear Lake; two children,
Thomas R. (Rozanne) Anderson of Jim Falls, Wis., and Shelley K. (Rory) Wadle of
Ankeny, Iowa; two brothers, Edward (Betty) Anderson of Clear Lake and Larry
(Pat) Anderson of Spencer, Iowa; two sisters, Phyllis (Jerry) Jensen of Clear
Lake and Lois (Everett) Hanson of Mason City; sister-in-law, Pat Anderson, of
Clear Lake; three grandchildren, Jon (Lynda) Anderson of Muskego, Wis., Kathryn
(Mark) Mechelke of Sartell, Minn. and Jessica (Darrell) Johnson of Fargo, N.D.;
six great-grandchildren, Tommy Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Megan Mechelke,
Callahan Mechelke, Dylan Johnson and Delaney Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert "Bing" Anderson;
sister, Maurine Coyier and her husband, Harley.
Ward-Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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R. Vivian Powers
R. Vivian Powers, 86,
of Westminster, Calif., died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, at
Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital in Garden Grove, Calif. following an
extended illness.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4, at Memorial Park
Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. There will be
a visitation at 10 a.m. at Ward Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear
Lake, prior to the services at the cemetery.
Vivian was born to Joseph Leon and Ida (Helgeland) Imlay on Jan. 4, 1920, in
Canton, S.D. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1937.
On July 30, 1955, Vivian married William Powers in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1959
they moved to Westminster, where Vivian was a homemaker and cared for her mother
until her mother's death in 1979.
Vivian enjoyed cooking and sewing. She loved her home and family, and possessed
a strong Christian faith.
Survivors include one nephew, Robert Imlay, Clear Lake; four nieces, Sharon
Samson, Chatsworth, Calif., JoDee Wilfong, Melbourne Beach, Fla., Judith Nolan,
Mount Prospect, Ill., Patricia Kowalkowski, Buffalo Grove, Ill. and several
great nieces and nephews.
Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, William Powers; her parents, Joseph
and Ida Imlay; two brothers, Grant Imlay and Lorin Imlay and two sisters, Alice
Bull and Doris Nolan.
Ward Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.
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Richard A. Wosepka
Richard A. Wosepka,
74, of Snowflake and Apache Junction, Az., formerly of Clear Lake, died at the
home of his daughter in Traer, Iowa on Feb. 7, 2006.
He was born April 18, 1931, in Britton, S.D. to Lyle and Gail Jones Wosepka. He
attended school in Aberdeen, S.D. until the family moved to Hampton, Iowa where
he attended high school, graduating in 1949. He enlisted in the Army in 1951
during the Korean War and served with the 101st Airborne Paratroopers Fort
Campbell, Ky. until he was honorably discharged in 1953.
A few years later he began working at the Country House Supper Club in Mason
City, Iowa, eventually buying and running it until 1971 when he built the 7
Nations Restaurant and Lounge. At this time he also opened the Stein Inn with
good friends Roe Roof and Les Davis. After selling these businesses he bought
the Backyard Deli in Clear Lake and ran it until he retired.
Dick became one of the best known and well-respected restauranteurs in Iowa.
After retirement, he began spending his time between Iowa and Arizona, following
the best weather for golf, his favorite pastime. Dick's constant companion was
his beloved dog, Peppie, who everyone knows.
He was a past Mason, a member of the ElKahir Shrine, a member of the Iowa
Restaurant Association, a lifetime member of the VFW, and he belonged to
numerous collector societies.
He was a devoted son, caring for his mother for 12 years after the death of his
father, a much loved father and a doting grandfather. He leaves behind a
multitude of friends and family who will miss his company, his sense of humor
and his love of life. His passing leaves a void in all our lives, but memories
will be cherished by all.
Dick is survived by three daughters, Lori (Russell) Riechmann, Traer, Iowa,
Denise Kopp and Kelly Swanson, both of Mason City; one son, Mark (Penny) Wosepka,
Shell Rock, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Lyle (Marial) Wosepka, Wilton,
Calif.; one sister-in-law, Carol (Don) Wosepka, Hampton, Iowa; one aunt, Claudia
Weiser, San Diego, Calif.; three nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Don Wosepka.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Ward-VanSlyke
Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Rick Vesley of the
United Presbyterian Church, Traer, officiating. Military honors will be given by
the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. A luncheon will be served at the
Lake Room following the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, the Humane
Society, Hospice or the Richard A. Wosepka Memorial Fund.
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William H. Hippee
William H. Hippee, 90,
of 1500 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at Mercy
Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
Memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 27, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Mason
City, with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating. There was also a memorial
service Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Des Moines, Iowa with
the Rev. Robert Elfvin officiating. Inurnment was in the St. Luke's Resurrection
Garden.
Memorials may be directed to the William H. Hippee Memorial Fund.
William Henry Hippee was born March 12, 1915. Bill attended school in Des Moines
school systems. In his early years he was a congressional page in Washington,
D.C. for Congressman Herring. Bill served in WWII and was honorably discharged.
Bill was hired in September 1937 at KRNT Radio. Bill became General Manager for
KRNT Radio Television and Theater in January 1970. He retired in May of 1981 as
vice president of Cowles Communications Inc. and president of KCCI Broadcasting
Division. Bill served two three-year terms on the National CBS Affiliates Board.
He served 24 years on the Des Moines Public Library Board - the longest
reappointment record in its 125 year existence according to a 1991 history of
the library. Bill was elected Board president four separate times. Bill was a
long time member of the Des Moines Club, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Des
Moines and he recently attended church at St. John's Episcopal Church, Mason
City.
Bill is survived by his wife, Lucy Hippee; son, William Hippee Jr.; daughter,
Susan Magowitz; step- daughters, Julie Craven and Jackie Russell; 11
grandchildren; a brother, Herdon Hippee and a sister, Mary.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ann Lewis, and brother,
Charlie Hippee.
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Jerry Warran Amundson
Jerry Warran Amundson,
72, Merriam, Kan., a lung cancer survivor, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 22,
2006, after a lengthy, hard fought battle with pulmonary disease. A Celebration
of Life Service was held Sunday, Feb. 26, at Community Covenant Church, in
Lenexa, Kansas. The family will have a private burial on Feb. 28, at Fort
Leavenworth National Military Cemetery where Jerry will be interned with honors.
Jerry was born on May 24, 1933 in Clear Lake. After graduation from high school
in 1951, he attended Iowa State University and the Chicago Art Institute. In
1953 he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving as a sergeant in the Korean War.
He was released from active duty in July 1956. In 1961 after five years in the
Marine Corps Ready Reserves he received his Honorable Discharge. On separation
from active duty, he completed his education at the Kansas City Art Institute
and the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Business. While
attending the Art Institute he met Beverly Ann Carden of Kansas City, Kan. and
they were married Feb. 1, 1958. They had three children.
Jerry spent several years as a Creative Director for one of Kansas City's larger
advertising agencies prior to forming his design studio. In 1964 he established
the Amundson and Associates Design Group which currently operates as AGI. The
firm, now run by his son Eric, is headquartered in Overland Park with offices in
Taiwan, Hong Kong and Shanghai, China. Jerry was actively involved in church,
civic and professional activities. He spent four years on the board of the Faith
Lutheran Foundation and seven
years on the Board of the Johnson County Mental Retardation Center. He spent
several years on the Advisory Board of the Kansas City Art Institute and served
as an advisor and consultant to the Graphics Department of Central Missouri
State University. He was a long time member and past president of the Kansas
City Art Director's Club.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Beverly; his sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and
Jose Montilla, Orlando, Fla.; three children, Sherry and Daniel Camargo,
Wichita, Kan., Cindy and Scot Harmison, Lenexa, Kan. and Eric and Laura Amundson,
Shawnee, Kan.; 10 grandchildren, Russell Satterfield, Brenna Doyebi, Lena and
McKenna Camargo; Meghan, Kelley and Sarah Harmison; and Hannah, Caleb and Grace
Amundson; one great-grandchild, Tristyn Satterfield; and many extended family
members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burdette and Gladys Amundson and
brother, Ronald (Ike).
Jerry lived a fruitful life that was centered on God, his love of family,
community and his work. He will be missed by many. Arrangements were handled by
Amos Family Funeral Home, Shawnee, Kan. and online condolences may be left for
the family at www.amosfamily.com. The family suggests contributions to the Jerry
Amundson Memorial Fund c/o Community Covenant Church.
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LaVonne Rae Hickle
LaVonne Rae Hickle,
75, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Clear
Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess, and Richard Scott-Lay Assistant officiating.
Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
The family of LaVonne Rae Hickle has requested that memorial contributions be
made in her memory.
LaVonne Rae Hickle was born on Aug. 6, 1930, in Mason City, the daughter of
Raymond A. and Cara A. (Shaner) Shaffer. She received her education in the Mason
City schools, graduating from Mason City High School in 1948. She was united in
marriage to Gordon Hickle on July 10, 1948, in Mason City. Gordon preceded her
in death on Feb. 12, 1984. After their marriage the family lived in Mason City
before moving to Clear Lake in 1972. LaVonne began her career as manager in the
human resource department of the Economy Fire and Casualty Company in Mason City
and was employed with them for 29 years until her retirement in 1990.
She enjoyed crafts and was an Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. She enjoyed
going to her grandchildren's sporting events and traveling with her family.
LaVonne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Clear Lake Women's Club.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: the Rev. Greg Hickle and his wife,
Julie, of Maple Grove, Minn. and Jeanine Klang and her husband, Tim, of Clear
Lake; four grandchildren, Gretchen Coats and her husband, the Rev. Doug Coats of
Maple Grove, Minn., the Rev. Chris Hickle and his wife, Jennifer, of St.
Michael, Minn., Emily Klang of St. Paul, Minn., and Stephen Klang of Clear Lake;
five great-grandchildren, Jessica and Jamin Coats, Ethan, Elias, and Abigail
Hickle; a sister, Frances Cox of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and a brother, Richard
Shaffer and his wife, Paulette of Ft. Lauderdale, as well as many nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends.
LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordon; and her son,
Steven Hickle, in 1954.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Leonard E. Bailey
Leonard E. Bailey, 72,
of Fertile, Iowa died Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear
Lake.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, at the Fertile Lutheran Church in
Fertile with Lay Pastor David Halverson officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Leonard E. Bailey
Memorial Fund.
Leonard was born Sept. 14, 1933 to Fitch O. and Edna A. (Turner) Bailey. Leonard
was married July 1, 1954 to JoAnn M. Burtness in Fertile, where they lived for
many years. During that time Leonard was the Chief of the Fertile Fire
Department. He was also a town council member. He took great pride in the new
fire building when it was built. Leonard delivered coal for the Fertile Lumber
Company for many years until going to Winnebago Industries, where he worked
until retirement. Leonard also ran the town snow plow for Fertile for many
years.
Leonard loved fishing, especially his yearly trips to Canada with many family
and friends. One year, his daughter, Melody, was born early and he ended up
bringing a bus home. Later on in life he looked forward to and very much enjoyed
his weekly drives, just tooling around the lake with his daughter, Jodie.
Leonard really liked living at Oakwood Care Center, his home for over 10 years.
He was a great help with feeding the squirrels and setting the tables for lunch
and supper. The family thanks the staff of Oakwood Care Center for their years
of taking such good care of and "putting up" with Leonard. He felt very much at
home there.
Leonard is survived by and will be greatly missed by his three children, Melody
Morse of Clear Lake, Lonnie Bailey of Forest City, Iowa and special friend,
Cheri Schmidt and Jodie (Rex) McChesney of Clear Lake; grandchildren,
Christopher Morse and fiance, Brandi Rayburn, Jessica (Shawn) Miller, Amanda
Morse and fiancé, Brad Boesenberg, Angela Litzel, Nicholas (Alison) Bailey, Seth
McChesney and Sean McChesney; great-grandchildren, Christina Litzel, McKenzie
Miller and Dylan Litzel; brothers and sisters, Douglas Bailey, Donovan (Dorothy)
Bailey, Meredith (Fran) Bailey, Marge (Gary) Frandsen, Ramona (Leroy) Baker,
Patricia (Jack) Behne; brother and sister-in-law, Maxine Bailey and Hilda
Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jerry, Raymond and
Robert; two sisters, Rovine and infant sister, Janice.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Julia A. Nelson
Julia A. Nelson, 91,
of Clear Lake, died Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the Herrin Hospital, Herrin, Ill.
Memorial services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th
St., Clear Lake.
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June Irene Galloway
June Irene Galloway,
75, of Oswego, Ill. passed away on March 6, 2006 at The Tillers Health Care.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, at San Francisco de Asis
Church, Aurora, Ill., where she will be lying in state from 9:30 a.m. until the
service hour. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 8, from 4-7 p.m. at The
Healy Chapel, Sugar Grove, Ill.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Lay Assistant Richard Scott of Zion Lutheran
Church, Clear Lake, officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service
at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to San Francisco de Asis Church, 250 Cedar St., Aurora, IL
60506.
June Ashland Galloway was born June 10, 1930 to Chris and Vera Ashland in Clear
Lake.
June retired in 1993 from Oswego High School. During her retirement she also
taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at Waubonsee Community College
part-time. She was a member of San Francisco de Asis (Grace Lutheran) for 52
years and was very active in her church. Family was a very important part of
June's life, she valued her time with her children, grandchildren, family and
friends. During her retirement years she spent a great deal of time at the
family cottage in Clear Lake. She valued the time at the lake in which she had
the opportunity to spend with her family and lake friends.
June is survived by a son, Steve (Stephanie Boughton) of Hinckley, Ill.; a
daughter, Lisa (Mark) Brown of Bettendorf, Iowa; grandchildren, Loren Galloway,
Mitch and Morgan Brown; a sister, Virginia Grimm of Clear Lake; a sister and
brother-in-law, Phyllis and Don Morrison of Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Helen
Scott of Mankato, Minn. and Mary Ruth Shelman of Fairfield, Iowa and 15 nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Galloway in December 2004;
parents, Chris and Vera Ashland; a brother, Virgil Ashland and a nephew, Jim
Ashland.
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Julie A. Nelson
Julie A. Nelson, 91,
formerly of Clear Lake died March 4, 2006 in Herrin, Ill. Funeral services were
held Saturday, March 11, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake with
Msgr. Robert Hogan officiating.
Julie A. Nelson was born the daughter of Alfonso and Giustina (Vicoli) DiMarco
in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1931. Julie
married Gordon Nelson on Dec. 25, 1948 in Mason City. She was a homemaker to her
family and a former member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake. Julie
was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed supporting the Hawkeyes.
Julie is survived by her three children, Marie Borchers of Lilburn, Ga.; Michele
Phelps of Herrin, Ill, and Janet (Derek) Thompson of Boone, Iowa; three
stepchildren, MaraBeth (Larry) McBride of Rogers Ark., Lora Ann Quartuccio of
Tulsa, Okla., and Wilbur (Sharon) Nelson of Benicia, Calif.; four grandchildren,
Scott (Audrey) Borchers, Sautee, Ga. Sara (Jason) Berube of Loganville, Ga.,
Rachel (Daniel) Duggan of Surprise, Az., and Martha Thompson of Boone; one
great-grandson, Ryan Duggan of Surprise, Az.; eleven step-grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Levino (Lena) DiMarco of Mason City and
Gus (Judy) DiMarco of Clear Lake; one sister, Teresa Danehy of Calif., and three
sisters-in-law, Mitzi DiMarco of Egan, Minn., Kay DiMarco of Mason City, and
Dorothy Arbuckle of Eastsound, Wash.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gordon on May 24, 1992;
sisters, Autilia (Ottie) Baccanale and Lucia Mataloni; brothers, Rocco, Richard,
Jim, Nick and Al DiMarco.
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Edwin M. DeBell
Edwin M. DeBell, 86,
of Clear Lake went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Mercy
Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral Services were held
Friday, March 10, at the First Church of the Open Bible, Clear Lake, with his
son, the Rev. Randy DeBell officiating. Burial was with full military honors by
the Clear Lake V.F.W. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Family
suggests memorials to Ed M. DeBell Memorial Fund.
Ed was born Dec. 31, 1919, in Maysville, Ky. to Raymond and Leila DeBell. The
family then moved to the Mason City Clear Lake area when Ed was a small child.
Ed served in the U.S. Army with the 79th Infantry during WWII. He fought in four
major campaigns starting with the invasion in Normandy, Northern France,
Rhineland and Central Europe which included the Battle of the Bulge. He received
numerous medals along with two purple hearts and three bronze stars. He married
Evelyn Jeanette Ebaugh on March 8, 1943, in Clear Lake.
Ed worked most of his life in construction starting with the Ebaugh Brothers,
Estergard Construction, and Mortensen Construction. He was also employed at Iowa
Beef and Clear Lake Telephone Company where he retired in 1997. Ed was a member
of American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.
Ed loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He never tired of a
good game of cards or board games. He loved crossword puzzles and going to
garage sales. He also loved road trips and dining out. He was a skilled
woodworker and spent many hours in his work shop. He was a beloved husband and
father and will be greatly missed by his family.
Ed is survived by his wife, Evelyn; three daughters, Janet (Ron) Jennings, Clear
Lake, Carolyn (Rod) Kickbush, Mason City, Kristine (the Rev. Duane) Bull,
Poland, Ohio and the Rev. Randy (Helen) DeBell, Claremore, Okla.; four
grandsons, Andy Bull, and Ben, Brad, and Dan DeBell; one brother, Ray (Betty)
Ebaugh; three sisters, Leota Hale, Louella Jackson, and Wanda Ferstl; one
brother-in-law, Don (Betty) Ebaugh and several nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his father, Raymond DeBell; Mother, Leila Ebaugh;
step-father, Ray Ebaugh Senior; his brother, Don DeBell; sisters, Zatha Garbo,
Charlotte Nielsen, and Darlene DeBell.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Joan V. Hughes
Joan V. Hughes, 65,
1315 7th Ave N., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be
held Thursday, March 16, with Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church,
Clear Lake, with Msgr. Robert Hogan officiating. Visitation with the family will
be Wednesday 4:30 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. A Scriptural Wake
service will be at 5 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Clear
Lake Cemetery.
Memorials for Joan Hughes may be given to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or
Hospice of North Iowa.
Joan was born June 21, 1940 in Holdingford, Minn., the daughter of Alfred P. and
Alvina H. (Rakotz) Dobis. She graduated from Holdingford High School in 1958.
Joan was an excellent seamstress and dressmaker. She crafted clothing for family
and friends, and also created many of the vestments and banners used at St.
Patrick's. She enjoyed sewing, dancing, soap operas, genealogy, and especially
spending time with her family.
Joan married Benno Evens April 13, 1959 in Holdingford. He preceded her in death
in 1968. Joan married Richard R. Hughes Nov. 7, 1970 at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church in Clear Lake. Joan was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Joan is survived by her children, Rose Burke, Red Wing, Minn., Benno Evens and
wife, Stacy, Grand Forks, N.D., Heather Hughes and husband, Tom McNamar,
Coralville, Iowa; mother, Alvina Dobis, Holdingford; brother, Robert Dobis and
wife, Joann, Holdingford; sister, Sharon Nathe and husband, Robert, Sr., Avon,
Minn.; stepchildren, Marian McConathy, Yuba City, Calif. and Larry Hughes and
wife, Bonnie, Cedar Falls, Iowa; eight grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Joan was preceded in death by her father; brothers Allen Harlander, Alfred Dobis,
Jr., and Ronald Dobis; stepson Dennis Hughes; and grandsons Steve McConathy and
Brian Hughes.
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June Irene (Ashland) Galloway
June Irene (Ashland) Galloway,
75, of Oswego, Ill. passed away on March 6, 2006 at The Tillers Health Care.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 9, at San Francisco de Asis Church,
Oak Avenue, Aurora, Ill. A memorial service was held in Clear Lake at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel on Tuesday, March 14, with Lay Assistant Richard Scott of
Zion Lutheran Church officiating.
Memorials can be made to San Francisco de Asis Church, 250 Cedar St., Aurora, IL
60506.
June Ashland Galloway was born June 10, 1930 to Chris and Vera Ashland in Clear
Lake, Iowa.
June was a graduate of Waldorf College and University of Northern Iowa. June
retired in 1993 from Oswego High School. During her retirement she also taught
English as a Second Language (ESL) part-time at Waubonsee Community College. She
was a member of San Francisco de Asis (Grace Lutheran) for 52 years and was very
active in her church. Family was a very important part of June's life, she
valued her time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. During her
retirement years she spent a great deal of time at the family cottage in Clear
Lake, Iowa. She valued the time at the lake with her family and lake friends.
June is survived by a son, Steve (Stephanie Boughton) of Hinckley, Ill., a
daughter, Lisa (Mark) Brown of Bettendorf, Iowa; grandchildren, Loren Galloway,
Mitch and Morgan Brown; a sister, Virginia Grimm of Clear Lake; a sister-in-law,
Phyllis Morrison and her husband, Don, of Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Helen
Scott of Mankato, Minn. and Mary Ruth Shelman of Fairfield, Iowa and 15 nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Galloway in December 2004;
parents, Chris and Vera Ashland; a brother, Virgil Ashland and a nephew, Jim
Ashland.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Lois Pauline Humphrey
Lois Pauline Humphrey,
92, of 305 North 5th Street, Clear Lake, died Friday March 10, 2006, at Oakwood
Care Center, Clear Lake.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, at the Clear Lake
United Methodist Church, 502 2nd Ave. N., with Lay Assistant Richard L. Scott
officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to the Lois Humphrey Memorial Fund or Hospice of North
Iowa.
Lois Pauline Cox was born Dec. 19, 1913, in Northwood, Iowa the daughter of
Marion and Bertha (Shepley) Cox. Lois graduated from Otranto High School in
1932. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Humphrey on Dec. 24, 1933 in Mason
City; to this union three children were born. Until their retirement in 1978,
Lloyd and Lois farmed together in the Clear Lake area.
Lois enjoyed reading and volunteering. Her greatest love was spending time with
her family - especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Clear Lake
United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Women's Club, and the Busy Bee
Club.
Survivors include her two sons, David (Karleen) Humphrey, Clear Lake, Steve
(Jane) Humphrey, Ventura; daughter-in-law, Dolores Huffman, Ventura;
grandchildren, Dean (Brenda) Humphrey, Gene Humphrey, Kelly (Jimmy) Walbaum,
Brook (Chad) Hayes, Angela (Marlyn) Pruisman, Stephanie Humphrey, and Wade
Humphrey; great-grandchildren, Brittney, Joshua, Megan, Madeline, Kaitlyn, Ivy,
and Davis; one brother, Babe (Jeanne) Cox, of Knoxville, Iowa along with other
relatives and friends.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Bertha Cox; husband, Lloyd
Humphrey on July 1, 1985; son, Larry Humphrey on August 6, 1991; sister,
Christine Humphrey, and brothers, Bud and Kid Cox.
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Hilda Anonson
Hilda Anonson, 101, of
17396 Kingbird Ave, Mason City, Iowa died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient unit in Mason City. Funeral services were held Monday,
March 13, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake with Msgr. Robert Hogan
officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the
service.
Hilda was born May 18, 1904 the daughter of George and Mary (Lohmann) Schulte,
in Wagner, S.D. She attended and graduated from Emery High School in 1924, and
continued her education at Beadle College in Madison, S.D. where she earned a
teacher's certificate. Hilda taught in Mobridge, Gettysburg and Emery, S.D.
Hilda married Leo Kernan on July 3, 1945 in Mason City. She then taught fourth
grade students at Rockwell and Swaledale, Iowa until she retired. Hilda married
Kermit Anonson on Dec. 19, 1981 in Clear Lake. She enjoyed playing bridge and
then later 500. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake.
Hilda is survived by two step-daughters, Marilyn (Maynard) Koenen of Hampton,
Iowa and Valda Brandt of Escondido, Calif.; one sister, Florine Duxbury of
Salem, S.D.; a brother, Arnold (Mary) Schulte of Grinnell, Iowa and several
step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; two brothers, Ralph and
August Schulte, and one sister, Alma McNaboe.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arragements.
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Rose Etchen Lewis BellRose Etchen Lewis Bell,
age 110, of Belmond, Iowa, formerly of Klemme, Iowa, died, Saturday, March 11,
2006 at the Belmond Health Care Center.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2006 at the
Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will
officiate. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will
be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 East Main
Street, Klemme, Iowa.
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Charles Iowa Colby, Jr.
Charles Iowa Colby, Jr.,
went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Fountain
West Health Care Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. Charles was born in Des
Moines, Iowa on Oct. 22, 1927 to Charles I. and Ruth (Reite) Colby.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, at St. Paul's
Episcopal Cathedral, 815 High Street in Des Moines. Private burial will be at
Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blank Children's Hospital in memory
of Charles I. Colby, Jr.
Charles, along with his brother, Clark, began his career as a home builder and
became a successful real estate developer. He was a true visionary, changing the
landscape of the west side of Des Moines. Charles served on many boards,
including West Bank, Methodist Hospital and Allied Insurance. Charles was also a
member of the Des Moines Golf and County Club and Glen Oaks County Club.
Charles loved the game of golf, boating, winters in Florida and summers at Clear
Lake. He adored his family and taught them that "family is everything." He will
be truly missed by everyone that knew him, because to know him was to love him.
Charles was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Patricia E. Colby.
Their love for each other and family was the motivation for everyday they shared
together.
Charles leaves behind his wife, Carolyn Hunter Colby; children: Charles I.
Colby, III (Vicki), Susan C. Hansen, and Michael P. Colby (Linda); brother,
Clark Colby; sisters, Edith Claiborne and Carol Clarke (Lloyd) all of Des
Moines; 10 beloved grandchildren: Charles I. Colby IV of West Des Moines, Sam
Acheson, III (Amanda) of Ft. Collins, Colo., Alicia Colby-Harkins (Chad) of Van
Meter, Iowa, Heather P. Jackson (Darren) of Mayo, Fla., Summer Acheson of Kansas
City, Mo., Michael P. Colby, Jr. (Jennifer), Jenise Colby of West Des Moines,
Annie Colby of Glendora, Calif., Alex Colby and Max Colby of Clive, Iowa; five
great-grandchildren, Grace Jackson, Noan Colby, Audrey Jackson, Liam Acheson and
Charli Harkins.
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Elizabeth Rasmus
Elizabeth Rasmus, 55,
of Clear Lake, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006 at North Iowa Hospice in
Mason City, Iowa after a battle with cancer.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
Osage, Iowa, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating.
Inurnment was at the Osage Cemetery.
Elizbath was born Feb. 19, 1951 in Austria, the daughter of Alfred and Elfriede
(Cechak) Danzow. At three months of age, Lizz and her family were sponsored by
the Congregational Church to move to Osage. Elizabeth graduated from Osage High
School in 1969 and continued her education at LaJames School of Cosmetology. She
was employed by Hair Designers in Clear Lake.
She married Ken Rasmus in 1971 and to this union came one son, Shad. As life
shall go, the couple separated. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, sewing and counted
cross stitch. She made many beautiful wall hangings and afghans over the years.
She will be greatly missed by her son, Shad Rasmus, Clear Lake; one brother,
Paul Danzow and his wife, Nancy, of Osage; a sister, Renate, and her husband,
Fred Van Valkenburg, of Tennessee; an aunt, Elizabeth Cummings, of Osage; and
good friends Kermit and Judy Studer, Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Elfriede Danzow.
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Gladys Lucille Henn
Gladys Lucille Henn,
94, Sheffield, Iowa, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at the Sheffield Care Center
following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March
15, 2 p.m., at the Immanuel Reformed Church, 3157 130th, rural Belmond, with the
Rev. Rob Ford and the Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. Interment will be at the
Immanuel Reformed Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon preceding the
service. There will be a luncheon following the service. Memorials may be given
to the Gladys Henn Memorial Fund.
Gladys was born March 19, 1911, the daughter of Edward and Alice (Hoffman)
Duregger Sr., on a small acreage near Brazil, Ind. She was the oldest of 12
children. She lived in Iowa and Indiana until permanently moving to Belmond
after marrying John Henn on Sept. 8, 1932.
The couple farmed in Belmond. They moved to Clear Lake in 1964, where she worked
at Ben Franklin, JC Penney and assisted her husband with his auctions. She also
enjoyed helping her father with his antique shop near Bayside in Clear Lake.
Gladys' hobbies included 'fancy work' crafts, making quilts for her
grandchildren, and sewing 'collars' for John's miniature horses. She was active
in her church at Belmond and was famous for her baking and cooking. She enjoyed
her family and friends, dancing at the White Pier and later at the Surf, and
traveling to all her family's special occasions. After being hospitalized in
1993, she had been residing at the Sheffield Care Center.
Her husband, John, passed away July 4, 1995.
Gladys is survived by her children, Marcia Koester and her husband, Robert,
Clear Lake, John I. Henn and wife, Rejane, Olathe, Kan., Richard Henn and wife,
Karen, Ankeny, Iowa, and David Henn and wife, Donna, Iowa city, Iowa. Her
grandchildren include Sheree (Steve) Sturges, Brenda (Fred) Schroeder, Val
(John) Hagener, Kristie (Dale) Koenigsberg, Rena (Bill) VanZante, Pascale Henn,
Christopher (Velma) Henn, Kevin (Kylie) Henn, Kim (Glenn) Hammer, Kyle (Stacy)
Henn, Tony Arn, Adam (Angela) Henn, Stephanie Henn and 24 great-grandchildren.
She has two surviving sisters, Irene Sorenson, Castro Valley, Calif. and Helen
Sorenson, Alden, Iowa, and four surviving brothers, Larry Duregger, Orlando,
Fla., Leo (Buddy) Duregger, Clear Lake, Edward Duregger Jr., Garner, Iowa and
Fred Duregger, Newport News, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years; two sisters,
Ida Mae and Mary; three brothers, Virgil, Albert, and Robert.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Monsignor Robert G. Hogan
Monsignor Robert G. Hogan,
73, of 1001 9th Ave South, Clear Lake died March 16, 2006 at Mason City, Iowa. A
celebration of his life was held Monday, March 20, at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church, Clear Lake. Interment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waterloo, Iowa.
Family suggest memorials to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Haitian Children in
care of St. Patrick's Catholic Church or Newman Catholic School.
Robert G. Hogan was born in Dyersville, Iowa on Jan 26, 1933 to Edward and
Anastasia (Ungs) Hogan, the fifth of six children, three boys and three girls.
The family moved to Waterloo, Iowa in 1938 where Robert completed grade and high
school.
His first thoughts of a career were the usual fireman, or policeman, but in his
last year in high school Robert won an academic scholarship to Loras College.
With the scholarship and guided by his mother's strong respect for priests (two
of his great uncles were priests), his career turned to the priesthood.
He was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Dubuque on Jan. 31, 1959. Father
Hogan spent the next five years teaching high school Spanish and religion in the
Don Bosco High School in Gilbertville, Iowa, also serving as associate pastor at
St. Athanasius Church in Jesup, Iowa. In 1964, he returned to Waterloo to serve
as associate pastor at Sacred Heart Church, again teaching Spanish and religion,
this time at Columbus High School. In 1969 he was moved to associate pastor of
St. Patrick Church in Dubuque, Iowa and taught Spanish and religion at Wahlert
High School. Summers were spent studying Spanish in Washington, D.C., Iowa
University and the University of Colorado. Father Hogan was offered two Teaching
Fellowships at the University of Iowa, but church needs came first and he was
assigned, in 1972, to Holy Family Church in Mason City as administrator and
member of the Team Ministry that served Holy Family, St. Joseph, Newman High
School, and Mercy Hospital, Mason City and the church in Plymouth, Iowa. In his
spare time, he and Father Mel Heman co-owned a light aircraft which they used to
travel to various meetings. This lasted until 1980 when he was assigned Pastor
of Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Assisted by one associate pastor, this
continued until May of 1985 when he was assigned as Finance Officer for the
Archdiocese of Dubuque. A year later Father Hogan assumed the added
responsibility as Pastor of Sacred Heart in Fillmore, Iowa. Holding both
positions meant daily trips to Dubuque.
Between 1990 and 1993, Father Hogan was Director of Educational Development and
from 1986 to 2003 was Director of Stewardship for the Archdiocese. During the
period from 1990 to 1996, he was a member of the National Board of Stewardship
and in 1995, served as Vice President of the National Catholic Stewardship
Council. In 1992, Father Hogan became Monsignor Hogan and in 1993, he assumed
the Pastorship of St. Matthew in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This continued until 1999,
when he was assigned to St. Patrick's Church in Clear Lake.
Monsignor Hogan is also a member of the Archdiocesan Finance Committee, the
Archdiocesan Investment Committee and the St. Raphael Priest Retirement Fund.
Monsignor enjoyed his family, traveling, singing, story telling, his dog Blaze,
and hunting and fishing with the same group of friends for 46 years.
He is survived by three sisters, Virginia Weidner, Waterloo, Kathleen Hogan,
Chicago, Ill. and Carol Reyhons and her husband, Dick, Davenport, Iowa; two
sisters-in-law, Lois Hogan, Muskegan, Mich. and Marlene Hogan, Waterloo; and 13
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James E. and Kenneth C.
Hogan and one brother-in-law, Hamilton Weidner.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Dr. James Y. Hendricks, M.D
Dr. James Y. Hendricks, M.D,
75, of 1411 N. 8th St, Clear Lake, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Muse-Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
A celebration of his life was held Tuesday, March 21, at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church in Clear Lake.
Dr. Hendricks was born Dec. 10, 1930 in Montezuma, Kan. to Ted and Sophia
(Floyd) Hendricks. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1949 and received
a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa in 1953. He married his
childhood sweetheart, Mary Ann Johnson, on Aug. 24, 1952, in Jefferson, Iowa. He
accepted a military commission and served in the Army Infantry for three years.
In 1957 he returned to medical school and graduated from the University of Iowa
Medical School in 1961. During that time he remained in the National Guard and
did his internship at Martin Army Hospital, Ft. Benning, Ga. He moved to Clear
Lake in 1962, where he practiced family medicine for 36 years, retiring in 1998.
The essence of his life was people. He loved his family and the practice of
medicine. He had a fatherly care for his patients, who he considered his
extended family. He had many friends and valued all of his friendships. He
enjoyed building things and cared deeply about community. Dr. Hendricks served
on the Clear Lake School Board and as Chief of Staff at Mercy Hospital. In 1967
he served as a volunteer doctor in the Quong Ngai province of Vietnam. He was a
forever Hawkeye fan and for many years was the doctor for the Clear Lake High
School Football Team. He loved kids, animals, travel, and had an abiding concern
for young people. One of his true joys was watching his grandchildren
participate in sports and school activities.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann; son, John and his wife, Kathy,
of Minneapolis. Minn.; son, Tom and his wife, Sue, of Clear Lake; grandchildren,
James and Megan Hendricks; sister, Donita Fatland and her husband, John, of
Colfax, Iowa; sister, Meredith Myers, of Clear Lake; and many nieces and
nephews.
The family would like to thank North Iowa Hospice and the IOOF Nursing Home for
their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Dr. James Y. Hendricks
Scholarship Fund, or to Hospice of North Iowa.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Helena Boelman
Helena Boelman, 82, of
700 South 12th Street, Clear Lake, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at the Mercy
Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd
Avenue North, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bill Poland officiating. Interment will
be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Helena Boelman was born on Sept. 5, 1923 in Ackley, Iowa, the daughter of Anton
B. and Elsie D. (Steward) Pannkuk. She attended several schools in Iowa and
graduated from Algona High School in Algona, Iowa. She was united in marriage to
Wayne Jacobs on Nov. 4, 1940 in Armstrong, Iowa. Wayne was killed in service on
Feb. 23, 1945 while serving in Iwo Jima during WWII. Helena married Clarence
Boelman on June 21, 1947 in Kanawha, Iowa. Helena worked as a waitress in many
local establishments, and later she and her husband owned and operated Boelman
Trucking in Clear Lake. Helena enjoyed playing bingo, watching and feeding the
many birds around her house and volunteer work - especially at her church. She
labeled the newsletters monthly from the church over the past several years. She
also enjoyed helping with the Outreach Program and put in many hours with the
Prayer Quilts.
Helena was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, where she was
involved in the Lydia Circle, and helped any way she could around the church.
She was also involved with Retired Senior Volunteer Program, was a lifetime
member of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 4868 and the Ladies Auxiliary of
Fraternal Order of the Eagles, where she served as Jr. Vice President for two
years and Sr. Vice President for one year.
She is survived by three children, Irene (Lee) Doland, Waterloo, Iowa, Diann
(Vic) Lambert, Pierson, Iowa and Terry (Bruce) Carlson, Clear Lake; 15
grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one
great-great grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; son, Alvin Jacobs;
daughter, Cindy Brown; great-great granddaughter, Kylee Fowler; four brothers
and one sister.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Arthur Ernest Christoffersen
Arthur Ernest Christoffersen,
64, Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006 at his
home, Oak Hill, at the Village. Funeral services will be held at the Village
Center, 1200 9th St. West, Clear Lake, on Wednesday, March 22, 3 p.m., with
Pastor Barbara Schunke officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery, Osage,
Iowa.
Arthur was born Sept. 29, 1941, in Phillips, Wis., the son of Dorothy and Eivind
Christoffersen. In 1948 he moved to Bethphage Mission, Axtell, Neb., and in 1981
he moved to Opportunity Village.
Arthur was confirmed in the Christian faith at Bethphage Mission where he served
as a chapel usher. At Opportunity Village he was a member of Zion Lutheran
Church and the Lions Club.
Some of his favorite activities were his vocational tasks, working at the
Village Store and doing the mail run. He was a member of the "Village
Connection", and enjoyed the opportunity to perform with that group. He loved to
go to Perkins for a hamburger, french fries and a Diet Coke. He especially
enjoyed close relationships with many of the staff members and always looked
forward to vacation and holiday visits with his sister and brother-in-law at
their rural St. Ansgar, Iowa home.
He is survived by three sisters, Miriam Kutzik of St. Paul. Minn., Carol and
husband, Paul Anderson, of St. Ansgar and Ruth O'Brien of Sandstone, Minn.;
three brothers, Carl Christoffersen and wife, Doris, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas,
John Christoffersen and wife, Mary, Gainesville, Fla. and Paul Christoffersen
and wife, Carol, Palm Desert, Calif.; 14 nieces and nephews, 20 grand-nieces and
nephews and many cousins. Also left to cherish his memory is his larger family
at the Village, his friends at Oak Hill Cottage and the many staff members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brothers-in-law, Ernie
Kutzik and Don O'Brien, and all of his aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village or to Hospice of North Iowa.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of the services.
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Grace M. Parks
Grace M. Parks, 94, of
Clear Lake, died Monday, March 20, 2006 at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City,
Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, at St. John's
Episcopal Church, 120 1st St. NE, Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson
and the Rev. Jeff Ungs, officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.
Grace Marie Louise Parks was born Sept. 23, 1911 at Indianapolis, Ind., a
daughter of Henry W. "Billy" and Grace M. (Siler) Schober. She married P.
Merrill Parks in an orchard wedding on June 11, 1933 at Clear Lake.
Grace was a graduate of Clear Lake High School, where she was elected May Queen
her senior year. Her father, Billy Schober, was a world champion wrestler. He
operated Billy's Casino, in Clear Lake for many years, where Grace helped serve
as a waitress.
She and her husband made their home in Cape Coral, Fla. for many years. She
returned to Clear Lake in 2003.
She held many membership, including St. John's Episcopal Church, where she
served on the altar guild; VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Mason City; Elk's Lodge, both
Mason City and Cape Coral; Bridge Club and Women's Club, both in Clear Lake and
Mason City.
Grace will be remembered as a wonderful wife and mother. She especially enjoyed
playing the piano.
She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Duane) Belseth, Fairmont, Minn. and
Deb (Mike) Fatland, Mason City; a son, Barry (Jinmei) Parks, Fremont, Calif.;
six grandchildren (including a grandson who just returned from Iraq) and two
great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, and two brothers,
Norman Schober and Billy Schober, Jr.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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William C. Anderson
William C. Anderson,
75, formerly of Clear Lake, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the Summerlin
Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Funeral service were held Monday, March 27, at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating from Zion Lutheran
Church. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery, with full military honors
conducted by members of the Clear Lake V.F.W.
William C. Anderson was born Feb. 9, 1931, in Clear Lake the son of Raymond and
Mattie (Young) Anderson. He attended schools in Clear Lake and Ionia, Iowa. He
served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was honorably
discharged. He worked at S.C. Johnson Company of Racine, Wis. up until his
retirement. He became a resident of Las Vegas, in 1991.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Anderson, of Las Vegas; son, Chris Anderson, of
Decatur, Ill.; two brothers, Mike and his wife, Louise Anderson of Jacksonville,
Fla., and Roger Anderson of Lawler, Iowa, along with numerous nieces and
nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mattie Anderson; his sister
and brother-in-law, Colleen and Ray Koebrick, and his first wife, Grace, on Jan.
2, 1972.
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John Albert Poole
John Albert Poole, 88,
of Apple Valley Assisted Living, Clear Lake, Iowa died Saturday March 25, 2006
at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services will held Tuesday, March 28, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, Clear Lake, with Richard Scott, Lay Assistant of Zion Lutheran Church
officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with Military
Honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Family suggests memorials to John A. Poole
Memorial fund.
John was born on Jan. 14, 1918 to Jacob and Charlotte (Lechman) Poole at Britt,
Iowa.
On Jan. 8, 1940 he was united in marriage to Maxine E. Skogen, whom he cherished
and loved the rest of his life.
After being discharged from the Army John worked for Sam Kennedy, Clear Lake,
then Jacob E. Decker and Sons from 1942 until his retirement.
John enjoyed keeping his home and yard looking nice and he enjoyed his flowers.
He loved going fishing with his son, Ron; they were the best fishing buddies.
(And John always caught more fish).
Every summer for 20 years John would go out west with his Ron and
daughter-in-law.
John liked to gamble and would go every chance he got. He loved playing cards
with his daughter, Beverly, for hours and spending time with his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maxine Poole of Clear Lake; son, Ron
Poole and his wife, Shirley of Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Dawn and her
husband Todd Liekweg, Rockwell, Iowa, Michelle and her husband, Dan Wyborny,
Rock Falls, Iowa, Jon and his wife, Sheryl, David and his wife, Kim, and Rod and
his wife, Jodi Mariner, all of Mason City; 15 great-grandchildren, Chelsey,
Casey and Cheyenne Liekweg, Weston, Dalton and Macy Jo Wyborny, Joseph, Kristin,
Brittany, Dylan, McKenzie, Jessica, Alex, Lucas and Erika Mariner; one sister,
Josephine Linne, Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Beverly; his parents; two
brothers and four sisters.
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Robert L. Thompson
Robert L. Thompson,
84, of 17396 Kingbird Ave., Mason City, Iowa died Friday, March 24, 2006 at
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
Memorial services will be Thursday, March 30, 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran
Church, rural Garner, Iowa with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Inurnment
will be at a later time in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before
the service on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given in memory of
Robert Thompson to St. John Lutheran Church.
Robert was born Feb. 1, 1922 in Papillion, Neb., the son of Harry W. and Emma (Schauland)
Thompson. He graduated from Ventura High School and then attended Concordia
College in Seward, Neb.
He served in the United States Navy during WW II. Following the service he moved
back to the Clear Lake/Ventura area where he has lived most of his life.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of rural Garner.
He is survived by some cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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