October 2008

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Marlus I. (Lambert) Perkins

          Marlus I. (Lambert) Perkins was born on the Lambert farm north of Clear Lake, on Feb. 4, 1911, to Earl and Mette (Julsen) Lambert.
          She died on Oct. 5, 2008, at home. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow. The memorial will take place at the First Congregational Church in Clear Lake.
          In early childhood she attended the Lambert Rural School and then entered the fifth grade at Clear Lake Public School. She drove a pony and buggy to school until entering eighth grade when her Grandfather Lambert presented her with a Buick Roadster straight eight automobile. At that time no driver’s license was required.
   In high school she was active in athletics and student groups. Marlus graduated from high school in 1929 with a Normal Training Certificate, which qualified her to teach in rural schools.
          She taught in several rural schools where there was no running water and only outdoor toilets, drinking water was carried from home, coal fired heating had to be restarted after each weekend, and the children and teacher brought their own cold lunch.
          On May 2, 1934, Marlus was united in marriage to John H. Perkins, her high school sweetheart, in the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake, by the Rev. W.B. Milne.
          In 1936, they purchased the Perkins Dairy from John’s parents and moved it from the farm to 114 North 4th St. in Clear Lake. When her husband enlisted in the Air Force, during WWII, Marlus managed the dairy for two years. She was one of the few women who managed a business in the absence of her husband at that time.
          Marlus was secretary of John Perkins, Inc., the erosion control business that she and John ran until their retirement.
          Marlus was a 50-year member of Eastern Star, Park Chapter No. 35. She served in various offices and was Worthy Matron in 1942. She was president of Woman’s Club in 1952. Additionally, she was past president of Lakeview Club and Today’s Club. P.E.O. played a significant role in the life of Marlus. She dearly loved people, especially her P.E.O. sisters.
          At the age of 78, she fulfilled a long time dream of attending college when she took several art classes, including painting and drawing at North Iowa Area Community College. During retirement she took great joy in her painting and photography until failing eyesight curtailed that activity. She created the cover and the illustrations in the book “Of Frogs and Friends” which John wrote and they published in 1997.
          In 1993 Marlus and John were honored on Founders Day of First Congregational Church as “The Perfect Team for Getting the Job Done.”
          In 1999 Marlus was honored as Citizen of the Year for Family, Community and Church by the Clear Lake Rotary Club.
          She is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Sandra Kaye Snider, Wichita, Kan.; daughter-in-law, Dr. Jane M. Perkins, Chicago, Ill; three grandchildren, Jeffrey H. (B.J.) Perkins, Eden Prairie, Minn., Elizabeth Perkins-Brown (James), Boise, Idaho, and Meredith Perkins, Chicago; two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Nicolas Perkins.
   She was preceded in death by her son, J. Bruce Perkins in 1998; her parents; and her sister, Jeanyce Jacobs.
   Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Milton Garfin

    Milton Garfin, 80, of 413 South 3rd Street, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, Iowa.
   A funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 11 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial was at the El Township Cemetery in Klemme, Iowa.
   Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Milt.
   Milt was born March 6, 1928, the son of Morris and Bessie (Snyder) in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School, and then entered the United States Navy. After the service Milton worked most of his life for the Mason City Post Office as a letter carrier. He married Shirley (Stille) on Feb. 5, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.
   In his spare time Milt was a Scout Master for the Troop 212 and enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it be camping, hunting, or fishing with his children and grandchildren. Milt spent many weeks in the boundary waters with his sons and their families.
   Milt loved all children, especially his grandchildren. Kids were always attracted to him and his sense of humor and he was also attracted to them. He also had a special place in his heart for his little black dog, Chibi, who he walked around Clear Lake for many of his last years.
   Milt is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Mason City; his three sons, Andy (Altha) Garfin, Litchfield, Minn., Tom (Michele) Garfin, River Falls, Wis. and Russell (Kathy) Garfin, Forest City, Iowa; his grandchildren, Aaron and Kyle Garfin, Litchfield, Jessica, Mark and Jacob Garfin, River Falls, and Kate Garfin, Forest City; his great-grandchildren, Sydney Garfin, Preston Garfin, Kylie Garfin, and Quentin Garfin; his brothers, Morris Garfin, Herb Garfin and Norman (Zarrada) Garfin, all from California, and numerous nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Timothy and John; and two sisters, Edith and Shirley.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Robert Riggs

    Robert Riggs, 89 years old, of 32 Long Beach, 5851 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.
   A memorial service will be held at 11a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave. N. with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. in the church, and lunch in the fellowship hall following the service.
   Memorials can be made to Hospice of North Iowa.
   Robert Elba Riggs was the fourth child of Fred and Lilly Riggs, born in Garber, Iowa, on May 1, 1919. Robert’s father was a minister in EUB churches throughout Iowa: Garber, Moravia, Granger, Dumont, Des Moines, Webster City, and Ames. Robert graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1936. Robert met Florence Farnham in Webster City and they were married March 1, 1942, in Ames by Robert’s father. Robert graduated from Webster City Junior College and attended the University of Iowa, but was interrupted by enlisting for WWII.
            From 1942 - 1946 he served in the U.S. Army. Robert achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the Medical Administrative Corps. Upon discharge from the Army Robert and Florence returned to Iowa City, Iowa where he completed a BA and Certification in Hospital Administration, taking special post-graduate work in hospital administration at State University of Iowa, Indiana University, and University of Chicago. He worked as assistant to the superintendent at the University of Iowa Hospital.
   In 1951 the family moved to Clinton, Iowa where Robert became the Superintendent at Jane Lamb Memorial Hospital.
   In June of 1954 Robert and Florence were commissioned as missionaries by the Board of Global Ministries of the Methodist Church to serve at Severance Hospital and Yonsei University Medical College in Seoul, Korea, as Superintendent. In March of 1956 the family sailed to Seoul, Korea. In the post Korean War years, Robert oversaw the building of a new 365 bed, 1,500 outpatient/day hospital, medical school and nursing school on the Yonsei University campus. Robert was also treasurer of Seoul Foreign School, a K-12 school for the children of missionaries which his four children attended. His vision was instrumental in establishing a board policy to set aside 15% of tuitions annually into a building fund back in the 1960’s and to this day has given the school the means to become a state of the art school in one of the largest cities of the world. He later founded Friends of Seoul Foreign School in the U.S. as a support organization to the school in Korea.
   In 1968 Robert and Florence completed their mission term and returned to the U.S. After a year of speaking on behalf of the Mission Board, Robert oversaw the construction and management of Bluff Medical Clinic in Clinton. In 1972 he became the director of Meth-Wick Manor, a Methodist Retirement Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1980 Robert and Florence moved to Sidney, Iowa, where Robert became the director for Sidney Health Care Center.
   Robert and Florence retired to Clear Lake in 1985. They spent winters in LaFeria, Texas for the next 10 years in their 32-ft Holiday travel trailer. He has been an active member of Clear Lake United Methodist Church, serving on boards, other volunteer groups, and singing in the choir.
   He is survived by two children, Brian Riggs and his wife, Gail, Point of Rocks, Md., and Gail Meyer and her husband, Lothar, Clear Lake; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Jean Riggs and MaryAlice Allen; and two brothers, Carl and Donald Riggs.
   Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; his parents, Fred and Lilly Riggs; two brothers, Max and Glen Riggs; one sister, Beth Wiley; and his children, Ruth Ann Matre and Eric Riggs.
   Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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Monday, October 13, 2008

Bette J. Becker

    Bette J. Becker, 83, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
    A private family memorial service will be held at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, Iowa. Inurnment will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
    Bette Jane Becker was born on Dec. 24, 1924 in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of William and Henrietta (Emhoff) Butteris.
    Bette enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, playing cards, watching “Wheel of Fortune”, and cooking.
    She is survived by her children: Sharlyn (Larry) Pardubsky of Johnston, Iowa; Pam (Harley) Urbatsch of Forest City; Gary (Teresa) Becker of Cottonwood, Minn.; Richard Becker of Shakopee, Minn. and his fiancee, Judy Benson, of Forest City; and Karla (Tim) Woodward of Mason City, Iowa. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Bette is preceded in death by her son, Michael (Butch) Becker of Clear Lake; her parents; four sisters; and two brothers.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

George D. Atkinson

George D. Atkinson, 83, 1707 S. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at his home. A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 17, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Inurnment will be held at the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield, Iowa at a later date.
Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church or Muse-Norris Hospice of North Iowa.
George Atkinson was born on the Atkinson family farm on Jan. 20, 1925 in Sheffield, the son of David J. and Minnie (Ingebritson) Atkinson. George graduated from Sheffield High School in 1942, enrolled in Drake University, and then attended the University of Dubuque and Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in officer candidate school where he received his commission as Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve. George served in World War II from 1943 to 1946 aboard the LST 1050 in the Pacific Rim. George returned to graduate from Drake University following his military service.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Betty E. Clarke

Betty E. Clarke, 74 of Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services were held Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Betty E. Clarke Memorial Fund. Betty was born March 19, 1934 in Mason City the daughter of Fred and Irene (Sears) Stockberger. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1952 and would later graduate from Hamilton Business College in 1982. She served in the U.S. Navy working as a bookkeeper for a short time. Betty married John Clarke on March 9, 1956 in Newport, R.I. Her husband served in the military, causing the family to move a number of times before returning and settling in Mason City in the early 1970’s. Betty worked as a seamstress at Good Shepherd Health Center and then retired as a bookkeeper for Principal Financial. Some of her interests included sewing, knitting, puzzles and story telling.
Betty is survived by a son, Daniel L. Clarke and wife, Linda, of Mason City; daughter, Carol S. Weber and husband, Darrell, of Osage, Iowa; grandchildren, Michael Ruby and fiancée, Krystal Magill, and son, Tanner, of Ankeny, Iowa, Melissa Cates and husband, Jason, of Ames, Iowa, Nicholas Weber and wife, Sarah, of Davenport, Iowa, Jeffrey Weber and special friend, Emma Hemann, of Osage and their children, Rylie and Raegen; siblings, Winifred “Winnie” Rasmussen and husband, Jim, of Mason City, Viola Fisk of Mason City, Ellen Weiss and husband, Frank, of Mason City, George Stockberger and wife, Mary Lou, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Vera Stockberger, of Mason City; many nieces, nephews.

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Julie M. Mundt

    Julie M. Mundt, 70, of Waverly, Iowa passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at the Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa.
   Julie Marie was born on April 27, 1938 the daughter of Harold and Mary (Hill) Wendling. She graduated from Orange Township High School in 1955. On Oct. 17, 1959, she was united in marriage to Virgil R. Mundt at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Julie was employed at Sherwood Florist in Waterloo, Conway Civic Center, she was a home maker and in later years cared for her late husband.
   She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, gardening, fishing, and baking.
   Survivors are her children, Annie (Matt) Hoffman of Waterloo, Jenay (Terry) Berk of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Jim (Tammy) Mundt of Parkersburg, Iowa, Richard (Sherri) Mundt of Kansas City, Mo., and Michael (Sheri) Mundt of Clear Lake; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Wagner of LaPorte City, Iowa and Rose (Frank) Carolan of Waterloo; and three brothers, Bob (Joyce) Wendling of Hudson, Iowa, Al Wendling and special friend, Rita, of Waterloo and Mort (Karen) Wendling of Hudson.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Virgil on Oct. 27, 2007.
   Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly with Fr. Mike Tauke presiding. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Waverly. Friends may call from 4 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly with a 7 p.m. Scripture service. Memorials may be left to the family and online condolences may be made to www.kaisercorson.com.

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Francis “Bud” Quinn

    Francis “Bud” Quinn, 79, 105 N. German St., Ventura, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.
   A funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 23, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Interment was held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Military Honors were provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Family suggests memorials to the Francis Quinn Memorial Fund.
   Bud was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Austin, Minn., the son of Curtis and Mary (Conley) Quinn. He was raised on a farm west of Whittmore, Iowa where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the Navy in 1950 and served on a submarine. When he was honorably discharged he worked with his father on the farm. Bud married Jacqueline Weydert on Feb. 14, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake. After they were married they moved to West Bend, Iowa and farmed from 1953 to 1961. They then moved to the Pete Weydert farm in rural Ventura where he continued to farm and also drove semi for Allied Mills. They moved to Ventura in 1983.
   Bud is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Quinn, Ventura; five children, Christi Halen and her husband, Jim, Cedar City, Utah, Curtis Quinn, Cylinder, Iowa, Carol Dumais and her husband, Tommy, Conrowe, Texas, Connie Coleman and her husband, Paul, Clear Lake, and Clark Quinn and his wife, Kathy, Clear Lake; three sisters, Nina Case, Tyler, Minn., Dorothy Mergen and her husband, Clem, Estherville, Iowa and Marilyn Perkins and her husband, Bob, Britt, Iowa; 19 grandchildren, Shannon Kelley and her husband, Jim, Bill Carrington, Kati Glenn, Andy Carrington and his wife, Selena, Dustin Quinn, Josh Quinn, Jessika Quinn, Jeremy Quinn, Jake Quinn, Tracie Menuey, Bobbie Engebretson and her husband, David, Kelly Campbell, Ceison Heit and her husband, Dustin, Spencer Coleman and his wife, Erika, Breann Green and her husband, Ezra, Sheldon Coleman, Shea Coleman and his wife, Ashley, Matt Frazier and Mike Quinn; and 18 great-grandchildren.
   Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Curtis Quinn; and his brothers, Lester, Joe and Bill Quinn.
   Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Margaret Lucille Schmolke

    Margaret Lucille Schmolke, 85, Mason City, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the Good Shepard Health Care Center, Mason City, Iowa.
   A Mass of the Resurrection was held, Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Reverend Monsignor Joseph Slepicka and the Reverend Patrick Geary officiating. Cremation followed the service and a private inurnment will take place in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.
   The family asks that memorials be given directly to Newman High School, or mailed to Sue Foy, P.O. Box 734, Mason City, IA 50402.
   Margaret was born Dec. 1, 1922, at Varina, Iowa to John and Freda (Wagner) Plonsky. She was raised in Mason City and attended and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1940 and La James School of Cosmetology in 1944. She married Arnold Aaron Schmolke on April 11, 1941. This marriage produced four children, Sue, Kathie, Jay and Dorie. Arnold predeceased her on March 20, 1967. She married Aloysius Fangman on Sept. 2, 1984. He predeceased her on Nov. 24, 1999.
   Margaret’s business card read that she is a professional volunteer. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years and served as the Neighborhood Girl Scout Chairman. She managed the American Cancer Loan Closet for nine years. For years she was a member of the Women’s Guild at Holy Family Catholic Church and at one time served as Guild President. She also served as chairman for her 50th class reunion. She spent countless hours at the Mason City Chamber of Commerce assisting in mass mailings. She was a member of Mason City’s Little Theatre group, Catholic Daughter’s of America, Mason City Deanery Chairman, Member of the Holy Family Board of Education and served on the Holy Family Parish Council. She also served on the Archdiocese Catholic Charities Board. On May 7, 1988, following three years of education she received a Certificate of Achievement in Recognition of the Lay Ministry Formation Program. She then started the preschool Sunday School at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake. In June of 1996 she made a trip to Rome with Archbishop Jerome Hanus when he received his Pallium. Their group was granted a private audience with Pope John Paul II and each had the distinct honor of shaking his hand.
   She was on the committee to organize the building of Newman Catholic High School. She and Arnold signed the first pledge for the new school. For four years she managed the pledge office taking and recording all of the pledges. When Newman opened in 1961, she donated her time as the school’s bookkeeper until 1971. She served as “back stage mother” for several of the school’s musicals under the direction of Michael Phelan and Ronald Gunnare in the 1960’s and 1970’s. She began attending the school’s football and basketball games when her granddaughters started at Newman in the 1980’s and continued to attend sports and several other activities until her health no longer allowed her to do so. For ten years she organized and cooked the chili suppers held during Catholic School Week. In 1991 she received the Friend of Newman Award. She proudly wore her Newman jacket proclaiming her as Newman’s #1 fan.
   She is also a card carrying member of the Die-Hard Cub Fan Club issued in 1940. If anyone were to ask her if there was anything in her life that she wanted to do but didn’t she would say see her beloved Cubs play in Wrigley Field. She did see them play an exhibition game against the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines, and did see Sammy Sosa hit a home run, but it just wasn’t the same.
   For several years she worked at Production Credit Association assisting farmers with record keeping in preparation of their income tax returns. She then served as manager of the Thrifty Scot Motel, now the Day’s Inn, until she retired.
   Margaret is survived by her children, Sue Foy, Mason City, Kathie (Ron) Gunnare, Davenport, Iowa, Jay Schmolke, Omaha, Neb., and Dorie Coughenour, Norwalk, Iowa; her grandchildren, Lori (Robert) Godwin, Jacksonville, Fla., Tami Willmann and special friend, Todd Lewerke, Mason City, Kristin (Steve) Graff and Aaron Gunnare, Davenport, HM3 Andre Lewis, U.S. Navy, Naples, Italy, Jayson and Megan Schmolke, Omaha, and Timothy Schmolke, Chicago, Ill.; her great-grandchildren, Katie and Logan Hershey, Spencer Alitz, Morgan Willmann and Bane Sloss all of Mason City, her step-great-grandchildren, Megan and Emily Graff of Davenport. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Plonsky, Colorado Springs, Colo., her brother-in-law, Victor Groh, Thornton, Iowa; her sister-in-law, Marjorie Schmolke, Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
   Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; her sisters, Imogene Berg and Mary Ellen Groh; her brother, John Plonsky; her stepfather, Oliver Ong; her son-in-law, James Foy; her nieces, Vickie Green and Lisa Buseman; and her nephew, Randy Groh.
   Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Calvin F. Josten

    Calvin F. Josten, 75, of rural Ventura died unexpectedly on the family farm on Oct. 23, 2008.
   Funeral services were held Monday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, Iowa with the Rev. David Graham officiating. Burial was in Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme, Iowa with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
   Calvin Franklin Josten, the son of Ewald and Della (Rosendahl) Josten was born Jan. 25, 1933 at Klemme. He grew up in rural Klemme and graduated from Klemme High School in 1950. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict.  On June 20, 1956, he married Ella Eekhoff at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church and to this union four children were born. They lived southwest of Ventura where they farmed.   He was a devoted husband and father who set a great example for his children.  He worked hard and always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face.  Calvin also loved his grandchildren. From giving them tractor rides on demand to attending their events, he was there for them. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed competing in leagues and tournaments over the years.
   Calvin was an active member of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner. He served on the Church Board for many years and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His faith was his first priority and each morning began his day by reading his Bible and praying. Calvin loved Jesus and was blessed to have a personal relationship with his Savior. Calvin has now met his Father face to face and is in his heavenly home.
   Calvin leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Ella, of Ventura; his children, James (Carol) Josten of Des Moines, Iowa, Dean (Miriam) Josten of Ventura, Becky (James) Bull of Mason City, Iowa and Karen (Doug) Faktor of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Luke Josten, Branson and Mitchell Bull and Benjamin and Hannah Faktor; brothers, Marvin (Dianne) Josten of Marshalltown, Iowa and Edward (Kathy) Josten of Elkader, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
   Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Ewald and Della Josten.
   Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, was in charge of arrangements.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Mary Ann Beehner

    Mary Ann Beehner, 85, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
   Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Mark Doebel officiating.   Inurnment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to the Mary Ann Beehner Memorial Fund.
   Mary was born Aug. 28, 1923 in Williston, N.D. the daughter of Maurice and Maude (Phinney) Carter. She graduated from Williston High School.
    She married William (Bud) Marston in 1942. He died in 1943 during WW II. She worked in the shipyards in Oregon as a welder during the war. In 1945 she married William R. Beehner at Tillimoke, Ore. They moved to Clear Lake in 1959.
   Mary worked at Jensen Foods and the Iowa State Liquor Store in Clear Lake.
   She enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, crafts and playing cards. She was a life member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Auxiliary.
   Mary is survived by her two children, Terri Daniels and her husband, Ron, Clear Lake, and Douglas Marston and his wife, Sandy, Deer River, Minn.; five grandchildren, Stephanie Richards and her husband, Greg, Karen Orbaker and her husband, Tab, Noreen Park and her husband, Jeff, Nichole Mulder and her husband, Larry, and Douglas Marston and his wife, Faith; four step-grandchildren, Sue Kemmerer and her husband, Kurt, Shelly Savoy and her husband, Henry, Shawn Frerichs and her husband, Scott, and Tim Daniels and his wife, Danette; 11 great-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Gunderson Stanley, N.D. and one brother, Dale Carter and his wife, Louise, Stanley, N.D.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; three sisters and three brothers.

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updated 17 Nov 2008
by Jay Lehmann
jay@ncigs.org