Dale E. Hartzell, of Ankeny, formerly of Britt and Dows, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at the Hospice of Mercy Hospital in Johnston, Iowa. He was 78.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 10, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows, with military rites performed by the Dows Ceremonial Unit. The Ankeny Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dale Hartzell, was born on March 2, 1924 in rural Algona. He was the son of Benjamin and Hattie (Clark) Hartzell. The family moved to Britt, where Dale received his education. He graduated with the class of 1943.

He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge from the service, the family moved to Dows where Dale, his father, and brother, Ted, owned and operated Hartzell Produce.

He became a resident of Ankeny in 1982 and was employed as a supervisor of the custodial crew at the Des Moines Area Community College until his retirement in 1991.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Dows and a volunteer fireman at Dows for 25 years. He served on the Dows ambulance crew. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny. His family was his great love. He was a sports enthusiast and will be remembered as a loyal Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Survivors include his children, Katherine Grandgeorge and her husband, Mike of Ankeny, Jeffrey Hartzell of Dows and Julie Birdsail and her husband, Steve of Windsor, Colorado; four grandchildren; and his sister, Grace Hartzell of Garner.

Marian J. Seebeck, 73, of Britt, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. She was 73.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 10, at the Britt Christian Reformed Church. The Rev. Kevin Jordan officiated. Music was provided by pianist, Peg Eisenman who accompanied several congregational hymns. Music was also provided by a vocal trio of Peg Eisenman, Jane Swenson and Vic Thompson. William Eckels and Harlan Eekhoff ushered.

Burial was in the Woden Christian Reformed Cemetery, Woden. The Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt was in charge of the arrangements. Casket bearers were Neil Garrett, Andrew Kardoes, Lucas Seebeck, Michael Peterson, Marcus Huesman and Aaron Sauerbrei. Honorary bearers were Danielle Saurerbrei, Lindsey Huesman. Samantha Peterson, Jada Garrett and Hunter Garrett.

Marian Seebeck, the daughter of Kobie and Dena (Lolling) Behr Hemmen was born on April 22, 1929, on the family farm near Woden. She attended country school and graduated from the Britt High School.

On January 10, 1948, Marian was united in marriage with Charles Seebeck in Des Moines. The couple resided on a farm near Wesley, where they farmed and raised their children.

Following the death of her husband in 1985, Marian moved to Britt where she was employed by Fedder's Drug Store, Joe Wellik Insurance and the Ewing Funeral Home. Since retirement, she has enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Marian was a member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church before moving to Britt. She then joined the Britt Christian Reformed Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and was very active in church activities. She was also a member of the neighborhood birthday club.

Survivors include four children, Charlotte "Charly" Frideres and her husband, Ron of Algona, Dorothy Garrett and her husband, Gary of Wesley, Charles Seebeck and his wife, Gail of Clear Lake and Jacque Huesman and her husband, Keith of Mason City; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Chris Hemmen and his wife, Carol of Algona; "sister" Mary Ann Van Weelden and her husband, Ernie of Wesley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth J. Haugen, of Woden, died on Saturday, January 11, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center, Forest City. She was 98 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, January 17, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden, with the Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in the Grant Township Cemetery near Woden. Visitation will be held from 4-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and one hour prior to the services at the church. Arrangements are being handled by the Cataldo Funeral Home.

Music will be provided by organist, Anita Eden who will accompany congregational hymns and vocalists, Cary Brown and Deanna Haugen. Honorary bearers will be Julie Hootman, Colleen Walkusch, Deanna Haugen, Diana Myers, Nancy Moklestad, Elizabeth Ann Haugen and Cathrine Haugen. Casket bearers will be John Walkusch, James Haugen, Jason Haugen, Wayne Myers, Jeff Hootman, Dave Moklestad, lrven Olsen and Roger Olsen.

Elizabeth Johanna Haugen, the daughter of John and Karine (LilIevik) Gjertson, was born on July 27, 1904 at Forest City. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. She attended the rural schools of Winnebago County. On November 29, 1926, she was married to Ole Haugen. They lived on a farm north of Woden and moved into town in March of 1944.

Elizabeth was a homemaker all her life. She enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She had been to Norway seven times to visit family. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City on January 3, 2001.

She was a member of the Grant Lutheran Church and later became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was active in her church and circle.

She is survived by five sons and three daughters, Harold "Bud" Haugen of Woden, Gerdis Haugen of Woden, Russell Haugen and wife, Colleen of Thompson, Alice Walkusch and husband, Gunter of Loveland, Colorado, John Haugen and wife, Debra of Klemme, Betty Anderson and husband. Norris of Thompson, Donald Haugen and wife, Liv of Bergen, Norway and Ole Haugen of Los Angeles, California; ten grandchildren, Julie Hootman and husband, Jeff, Colleen Walkusch, John Walkusch and wife, Denise, Deanna Haugen, Diana Myers and husband, Wayne, James Haugen and fiancée, Tuesday Bennett, Nancy Moklestad and husband, Dave, Jason Haugen and wife, Laura, Elizabeth Ann Haugen and Cathrine Haugen; three step-grandchildren, Adam Roberts and wife, Pamela, Brent Roberts and wile, Jennifer and Craig Roberts and wife, Jessica.

She was also a great-grandmother to nine great-grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Marie Gjertson of Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Helen Gjertson of Forest City.

A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, January 15, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City, with Rev. Carl A. Ries officiating. Interment was to be held at a later date in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Other services held were a Moose service, an Elk's memorial service, and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all onTuesday, January 14. Arrangements were handled by the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City.

Memorials may be given to the Newman Education Foundation, Hospice of North Iowa or St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Sam was born on September 18, 1922 at Rochester, Minnesota, a son of Nick and Helen (Totos) Argos. He was united in marriage to Jeanne L. Danehy on April 13, 1950, at the St. Dennis Catholic Church, Bennettsville, South Carolina.

He attended Mason City schools and the Mason City High School. Following his schooling, Sam worked at the Mason City Brick and Tile Company. On February 10, 1941 he enlisted in the Iowa National Guard, Company H, 133rd Infantry, 34th Division. On February 14, 1942 his Guard unit was federalized, and Sam served in the U.S. Army during WW II, participating in the invasion of Africa and the capture of Rome. His unit was stationed at Anzio, Italy. Sam received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He concluded his service in the Army on July 26, 1945.

He later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving from 1951-54, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska. In 1963, Sam enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves, he served at the Army Reserve Center, 3/14 Field Artillery at Garner, retiring as a First Sergeant in 1972.

Sam worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service from 1962 until retiring in 1982.

His memberships include, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Third and Fourth Degree Knight's of Columbus, Elk's Lodge, where he was a past-Exalted Ruler, Moose Lodge, Life member of the VFW, and the Military Order of the Cooties.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Argos of Mason City; two daughters, Nikki Laliberte and her husband, John of South St. Paul, Minnesota and Mary Argos and her husband, Greg Debrovner of Issaquah, Washington; one son, John Argos and his partner, Robert Ross of Boston, Massachusetts; five grandchildren, Chris, Andrew, and Emily Laliberte, Max and Maggie Debrovner; one sister, Eve Zanios of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a brother, John N. Argos of Newport Beach, California; and many nieces and nephews.

Phillip Russell Bieber, 81, of Ventura, died on Monday, January 13, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City. There will be a private memorial service held at a later time. Interment will be in the Ventura Cemetery. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, is in charge of the arrangements.

Phil was born on February 10, 1921 in Clear Lake, the son of Phillip Russell and Eva (Barlow) Bieber. He graduated from the Clear Lake High School in 1938. He married Margaret Gayle Kinsella on January 1, 1941 in Ventura.

Phil served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1945 during WW II, and was a member of the Clear Lake VFW. Following the service, he purchased from his wife's parents, Leo and llo Kinsella, the Fin and Feather Resort, now known as the Harbor Inn. He also raised and sold ponies, built houses, drove the school bus, and worked at the Ventura Locker.

In 1958 he took over as rural mail carrier, a position he held for 23 years.

Phil is survived by his wife, Margaret Gayle (Dutch) Bieber of Ventura; daughter, Cindy Fistler and her husband, Dick of Ventura; grandson, Todd Miller and his wife, Pamela and their two children, Chase Phillip and Jagger Alan Miller of Rockton, Illinois; four sisters, Evelyn Johnson and her husband, Rudy of International Falls, Minnesota, Marian Hankenson, Mildred McNally and Jeanne Hugh all of Clear Lake; a brother, Dr. Rae Bieber and his wife, Connie of Clear Lake; half-sister, Josie Petersen and sister-in-law, Darlene Bieber both of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

Beverly Fritz, of Britt, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at her home in Britt of heart and lung disease. She was 72.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 18, at the United Methodist Church of Wesley. The Rev. Lyndon W. Roesler officiated. Music was provided by organist, Tammy Johnson who accompanied several congregational hymns. Chris Nygaard and Darrell Robinson ushered. Casket bearers were Dennis Vaudt, Karl Levisay, David Weiland, Jon Weiland, Kelly Price and Ken Ricke. Honorary bearers were Willie Charlson and Don Johnson. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The Ewing Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Beverly Jean Fritz, the daughter of Harold and Clara (Johnson) Price, was born on October 29, 1930 in Mason City. She attended Mason City schools until 1943, when the family moved to Algona until 1947. She graduated from the Wesley High School in 1948.

In 1949, Beverly was united in marriage with George Ostercamp of Wesley. To this union five children were born. She was married to Don Fritz of Britt in 1974, the couple made their home in Britt. Beverly managed Casey's General Store in Britt for ten years. She opened and operated Bev's Corner Store in Crystal Lake in 1990, until retiring in 1996.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wesley, where she sang in the church choir, taught Sunday and Bible School and played the organ for church. She was also a member of UMW and was on several committees through the church.

Survivors include her husband, Don; two daughters, Jan Drabek and her husband, Larry of Britt and Denise Betten and her husband, Craig of Britt; three sons, Mike Ostercamp and his wife, Rhonda of Britt, Gary Ostercamp and his wife, Ann of Britt, Kevin Ostercamp and his wife, Carol of Sullivan, Illinois; three step-children, Don Fritz, Jr. of Tuckerstown, Bermuda, Jon Fritz and Karen Beauchamp both of Seattle, Washington; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren: and one step-great-grandchild.

Beverly is also survived by one sister, Marilyn Pecoy and her husband, Don of Sexton; one brother, Duane Price and his wife, JoAnn of Austin, Colorado; one brother-in-law, Duane Vaudt of Clear Lake; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, her little friend, Holly Beenken and her faithful and loong buddy, Spud.

Deon McNamara, 31, of Garner, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 18, at the 5t. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Music was provided by organist, Carolyn Kumsher who accompanied the church choir. Lawrence Engstler ushered. Casket bearers were Jay Brady, Todd Young, Tom Young, Troy Thornton, Joe Hejna, Kirby Knudston, Michael Hansen and Joe Wolf. Interment was in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Deon McNamara, the son of Robert M. and SeHui (Kim) McNamara, was born on August 29, 1971 in Teague, South Korea. He graduated from the Clear Lake High School in 1990. After high school he worked at the Clear Lake Bakery, Garner Pizza Hut, IMT in Garner and Hardee's in Garner where he was currently employed.

On August 7, 1999, he married Tracey Young at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. They lived in Garner with their two daughters, Dakota and Montana. Deon was active in martial arts as a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was a founding member of Team Rogue, a traveling martial arts team. Deon enjoyed his family and his 1979 Camaro.

He is survived by his wife, Tracey of Garner; two daughters, Dakota and Montana of Garner; his father, Robert McNamara of Meservey and his special friend, Deanna; his mother, SeHui McNamara of Mason City and her special friend, Richard Kamish; his paternal grandmother, Marcia Pietersen and her husband, Francis of Manly; his mother-in-law, Jean Young of Garner; two brothers-in-law, Todd Young of Garner and Tom Young of Duncan; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Edward F. Louk, Jr., of Kanawha, died on Thursday, January 16, 2003, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 48.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 20, at the Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home of Kanawha. The Rev. Pat Odle officiated. Casket bearers were Scott Wade, Dan Jones, Duane Smith, Guy Wade, Bud Jones, Vincent Wade, Donald Yarbrough and Rich Lewellyn. Ed Weiss was named an honorary casket bearer. Burial was in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery, Kanawha.

Edward Franklin Louk, Jr., was born on June 2, 1954 at Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of Edward, Sr. and Margaret M. (Harris) Louk. He was raised and educated in Baltimore. Following his education, Ed worked at various jobs in Baltimore before working at Giant Foods for over seven years.

In October of 1994, Edward and his wife, Diane moved to Kanawha, Iowa, to be closer to family. He initially worked for DeCoster Farms in Clarion, and then spent a short time working for the Garner Workshop in Garner. For the last six years he has spent his time being employed by the Pizza Ranch in Belmond. He also was a Globe Gazette carrier in Kanawha for over seven years.

He enjoyed riding bicycle, watching wrestling and baseball, assembling model cars, and doing word puzzles. While in Baltimore, he was a Sergeant of Arms in the Sons of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Diane of Kanawha; a son, Scott Wade, Jr. and his wife, Michelle of Kanawha; three grandchildren, Vincent, Layla and David Wade; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Harris of Baltimore, Maryland; an aunt, Elsie Creighton of Baltimore; a sister-in-law, Dreama Jones and her husband, Dan of Kanawha; and nieces and nephews.

William G. Green, of Wesley, died on Saturday, January 18, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. He was 85 years old.

His funeral was held on Thursday, at the United Methodist Church in Britt, with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Music was provided by organist, Tammy Johnson who accompanied soloist, Gene Guenther and congregational hymns. Ushers were Dennis Zuehl, James Green and Jerry Green.

Honorary bearers were Ed Otis and Elmer Reicherts. Casket bearers were his six grandchildren, Brian and Chad Green, Michelle and Jennifer Dudgeon and Adam and Allison Smidt. Visitation was held from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and continued one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. Arrangements were handled by the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt.

William Gerald Green, the son of Daniel and Anna (Kanitz) Green, was born on April 9, 1917, on the family farm near Corwith. He attended the rural schools of Hancock County.

On September 18, 1943, he married Laura M. Lundgren at the Lutheran Parsonage in Garner. They made their home near Wesley, where they farmed for 55 years and raised chickens, goats, geese, hogs and quarter horses. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, building things, gardening and reading Louis L'Amour books. He also enjoyed traveling to Arizona and California with Laura each year to visit family.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Britt, was active in the Hancock County Farm Bureau and was a former 4-H Leader in Orthel Township.

He is survived by his wife, Laura of Wesley; four children, Gerald Green and his wife, Bea of Phoenix, Arizona, Patsy Dudgeon of Riverside, California, Nancy Smith and her husband, Don of Kasson, Minnesota and Kim Smidt and her husband, Steve of Hastings, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Brian and Chad Green, Michelle and Jennifer Dudgeon and Adam and Allison Smidt; a great-granddaughter, Jasmine Dudgeon; and a sister, Beulah Green of Britt.

Former Garner resident, Lloyd L. Anderson, died on Sunday, January 19, 2003, at the Genesis Medical Center in East Campus Davenport, Iowa. He was 91.

Graveside services for Mr. Anderson were held on Saturday, January 25, at the Glenwood Cemetery, LeClaire, Iowa. The Weerts Funeral Home of Davenport assisted with the arrangements.

Lloyd Anderson, was born in Hudson, Illinois. He was the son of Ervin and Myra (Bilbrey) Anderson. He lived in the Kanawha and Garner areas for many of his early years.

He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. He was the first Quarter Master Charter member of the VFW in 1946 in Garner. He was a life time member of the VFW, receiving his 50-year pin in 1996. He joined the American Legion in 1946 and was Garner's first W.W. II Commander in 1947 and Eighth District Vice-Commander in 1949. He was also a member of the American Legion in Sheridan, Illinois, for 20 years while living In Illinois.

He worked for the State of Illinois Correctional Center in Sheridan and retired in 1983 after 27 years. He returned to Garner upon his retirement and lived there until 1993. After an extended illness he moved to Palmer Hills Retirement Community in Bettendorf where he resided eight and one-half years.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Cook and her husband, Jerry of LeClaire; granddaughter, Kim Lindquist and husband, Eric of Rock Island; grandson, Brent Cook and wife, Amy of Allentown, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Logan and Kaylee Jawosiz of Rock Island, Ashley, Abbey and Alexis Cook of Allentown; a brother, Dale Anderson of Mason City; nieces, Virginia Ames of Rockwell and Dora Jean Mueller of Mason City.

Vola D. Jass, 95, of Garner, died on Sunday, January 19, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Her funeral was held on Wednesday, January 22, at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Music was provided by organist, Margaret Jass and pianist, Mary Etherington. Ushers were Joel Goll, Steve Goll and Wendell Davison.

Casket bearers were Steve Jass, Mark Jass, Mike Smith, Calvin "Johnny" Goll, Chuck Goll and Kenny Stricken. Honorary bearers were Courtney Jass, Kiersten Jass, Kaylee Jass, Chase Jass, Trey Jass and Zachary Smith. Interment was in the Concord Township Cemetery, Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Vola D. Jass, the daughter of Charlie and Emma (Greiman) Goll, was born on May 19, 1907, on a farm south of Garner. She attended country school at Ell #3 through the eighth grade and graduated from the Garner High School in 1925 with a Normal Training Teacher's Certificate. She taught school at Ell #2 and Ell #3 for five years and then continued her education in teaching at Cedar Falls, graduating in 1929. Her teaching career took her to Woden, Klemme, Manchester, Garner and Mason City.

On March 9, 1940, she was married to Leo Jass at the Peace Reformed Parsonage, rural Garner. They farmed at New Richland, Minnesota for four years. On December 13, 1943, they moved to the Goll family homestead, southwest of Garner, where they farmed for the next 34 years, retiring to town in December of 1978. She lived in their home in Garner until the death of her husband in January of 2000. Because of her health, she became a resident of the Concord Care Center.

Vola's special love was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting, sewing, her flower garden and playing board games with her grandchildren.

She was a member of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner where she taught Sunday School, was a member of the Women's Fellowship and was a faithful servant of the sewing circle. She belonged to the Sunshine Club and O.N.O. Homemakers Club and was a member of 4-H, serving many years as a leader and a judge. Over the years, she taught many young girls how to sew.

She is survived by her son, Alan Jass and his wife, Margaret of Garner; a daughter, Carolyn Jass of Golden, Colorado; three grandchildren, Steve Jass and his wife, Nancy and their two sons, Chase and Trey of Garner, Mark Jass and his wife, Beth and their two daughters, Courtney and Kiersten of Garner and Janell Smith and her husband, Mike and their son, Zachary of Urbandale; a sister, Jeroldene Stricker and her husband, Ralph of Mason City; four sisters-in-law, Kathryn Goll and Edna Hammitt both of Garner, Alpha Rood of Detroit, Michigan and Myrna Schmidt of Garner; and a special friend, Kristi Larson of Garner.

Zimry Jean Loeschen, 8-days old, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2003, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Zimry, infant daughter of Duane and Deanna (Palmer) Loeschen, was born five weeks premature, weighing a healthy 6 pounds, 14.8 ounces, on January 14, 2003, in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt. The Rev. Peter Schmidlkofer officiated. Music was provided by Carol Schmidlkofer who accompanied a vocal duet by Jana Loeschen and Nancy Loeschen. Interment was on Monday, January 27, in the Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City. The Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Zimry is survived by her parents, Duane and Deanna Loeschen of Woden; sister, Brittany of Algona; maternal grandmother, Twila Luker and her husband, Norm of Mason City; maternal grandfather, Nelson Palmer and his wife, Toni of Vancouver, Washington; paternal grandmother, Ardith Loeschen of Forest City; maternal great-grandmother, Jean Fry of Mason City; maternal great-grandfather, Arnold Luker of Mason City; paternal great-grandmother, Elida Brandt of Titonka; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Gene F. Albers, 67, of Clear Lake, died on Friday, January 24, 2003, at the Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 27, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. The Rev. Donna Buckman officiated. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of the arrangements. The family suggests memorials to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Gene Albers, was born on April 19, 1935 in Klemme, the son of John and Florence (Swalve) Albers. He graduated from the Klemme High School in 1952. He entered the United States Army after high school and served overseas in Germany. Following the service, he moved back to Klemme where he farmed.

Gene married Sharon McAllister on July 13, 1986 in Clear Lake. He worked as a salesman at Sedars Motors in Mason City and then Pritchard Motors in Garner until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, cooking, Alaska Cruise, the Round Table at Rookies and especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the Clear Lake VFW.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Albers of Clear Lake; mother, Florence Albers of Klemme; six children, Deb Bettin and her husband, Mike of Odebolt, Denise Davis and her husband, Jim of Clear Lake, Randy Albers and his wife, Laurie of Goodell, Cheri Schmidt of Clear Lake, Mike Albers of Klemme and Mark Albers of Fort Lauderhill, Florida; three step-children, Debra Racine and her husband, Gene of Pt. Townsend, Washington, Steve McAllister and his wife, Karen of Anchorage, Alaska and Molly Hobbs and her husband, Wally of Taipei, Taiwan; and 16 grandchildren.

Survivors also include one brother, Carrol Albers and his wife, Mary of Garner; mother-in-law, Mildred Harding, Clear Lake; and brother-in-law, Richard Harding and his wife, Leanne of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mildred M. Bond, 79, of Wadena, Iowa, died on Friday, January 24, 2003, at her home after a long illness.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 29, at the Wadena Community Presbyterian Church at Wadena, with Rev. Rusty Phillips officiating and a Wadena Auxiliary Service on Tuesday, January 28. Interment was in the Wadena Cemetery in Wadena. A Memorial fund has been established for Heart of Iowa Hospice. Arrangements were handled by the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington.

Mildred Marie Jacobsen, was born on July 23, 1923 at Randalia, the daughter of Peter F. and Anna Dorothea (Belling) Jacobsen. She graduated from the Maynard High School in 1940.

Mildred married Merl Hyrmn Bond on October 20, 1946, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maynard. She was the assistant manager and bookkeeper at Barney Burger in Wadena for many years. Mildred was a member of the Wadena Community Presbyterian Church and the Wadena American Legion Auxiliary.

Mildred is survived by two daughters, Rae Ann (Fred) Davidson of Oelwein and Lynn Savoy of Garner; three sons, Dennis D. Bond of Wadena, Gary W. "Barney" Bond of Wadena and Jim Bond of Oelwein; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

June E. Nieman, 82, of Kanawha, died on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Westview Care Center in Britt, where she was a resident since April of 2000.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church. The Rev Chuck Walton officiating. Music was provided by organist, Marilyn DeKruyff. Casket bearers were Richard Nieman, Jim Nieman, Edward Luppen, Arlyn Waddingham, Jerry Rowe and Don Eckhoff.  Bill DeKruyff and Mike Abels served as ushers. Burial was in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha. The Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home of Kanawha, was in charge of the arrangements.

June, the daughter of John and Cora (Roushia) Blank, was born on June 27, 1920 in Britt. She received her education in the Amsterdam country school.

On January 2, 1940, June Blank was united in marriage with John H. Nieman at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church Parsonage. The couple made their home and farmed in the Kanawha area where June assisted her husband in the farming operation. They retired from farming in 1980 and moved into Kanawha in 1987.

June was a member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church, where she enjoyed attending Ladies Aid. She also spent many enjoyable hours baking cookies, crocheting doilies, afghans, baby sweater sets and baby afghans, many of which she gave to her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by two brothers, Paul Blank and his wife, Louise of Nashville, Arkansas, J. E. "Cap" Blank and his wife, Nadine of Tonto Basin, Arizona; sister-in-law, Margaret Uthe and her husband, Joe of Boone; brother-in-law, Martin Nleman and his wife, Joyce of Britt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lois Marie Pattison, 93, of Garner, died on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Her funeral was held on Monday, January 27, at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with the Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Music was provided by organist, Margaret Jass who accompanied soloist, Joleen Rolland and congregational hymns. Ushers were Daryl Upmeyer, Roger Schmidt and Joel Goll. Casket bearers were Doug Upmeyer, David Stromer, Steve Rolland, Dennis Bredlow, Jon DeWitt and Allan DeWitt. Interment was in the Concord Township Cemetery, Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Garner was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Marie Pattison, the daughter of John Christian and Viola Beatrice (Robbins) Goll, was born on November 17, 1909, on the family farm south of Garner. She was baptized and confirmed in the Peace Reformed Church near Garner. Marie attended the rural schools of Liberty Township and graduated from the Garner High School in 1928. After high school, she taught in the rural schools of Hancock County. In the early 1940s, she moved to California and was employed at Reynolds Industries in Santa Monica.

On November 12, 1957, she was married to Milton K. Pattison at Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home in Pacific Palisades, California, where she was a homemaker. On July 28, 1981, Milton passed away. In 1982, Marie returned to Garner to be closer to her family. In January of 2001, she moved to the Prairie View Apartments in Garner. She enjoyed reading and playing cards.

She was a member of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, Zion Women's Fellowship and the adult Bible study.

Survivors include three sisters, Ruby Stromer of Garner, Lola Goll of Garner and Mildred Bredlow of Garner; nephews and nieces, Delwyn Stromer and his wife, Harriet of Des Moines, Vivian Bovenmyer and her husband, Dwight of Garner, Marian DeWitt and her husband, Allan of Garner and Denis Bredlow and his wife, Barb of Skidmore, Missouri; and a niece-in-law, Thelma Stromer and her husband, Bob Gates of Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Helen Elizabeth Casper, of Cabool, Missouri, formerly of Britt, died on Sunday, January 26, 2003, at the Kabul Nursing Home, in Cabool. She was 89.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 29, at the United Methodist Church in Britt. The Rev. Robert Dodge officiated. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery at Britt. Arrangements were handled by the Ewing Funeral Home of Britt.

Jeff Casper read the 23rd Psalm and Tammi Packer read "Memories of Grandma". Music was provided by organist, Tammy Johnson and soloist, Russell Schubert. Casket bearers were, Christopher Casper, Scott Casper, Jason Dewey, Douglas Doughty, Steve Mattox and Joshua Thompson. Honorary casket bearers were, David Casper, Jeff Casper, Robert Casper, Troy Casper, Jim Mattox and Jeremy Thompson. Steve Hasty and Dennis Zuehl served as ushers.

Helen Casper, was born on July 25, 1913, the daughter of Ernest and Florence (Farr) Sanford, in Wheeler County, Nebraska near Pibel Lake, Nebraska. At an early age she moved with her family to Belgrade, Nebraska, where she graduated from the Belgrade High School in 1930.

On February 25, 1933, she was united in marriage with Louis Casper. The couple made their home on a farm north of Belgrade until 1957, when the family moved to a farm near Britt. In 1973 the couple moved into town. Mr. Casper died in 1995 and Mrs. Casper moved to Cabool, Missouri in 1996. Following a stroke in February of 1999, Helen moved to Nokomis, Florida, where she lived with her daughter, Margaret Dewey. In August of 2002, she became a resident of the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri.

Helen cherished her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing piano, singing, spending time in her garden, reading, and doing word games.

She is survived by six children, Connie Mattox of Huntsville, Alabama, George Casper and his wife, Judy of Cabool, Missouri, Mary Doughty and her husband, Bill of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, Paul Casper and his wife, Maruta of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Linda Thompson and her husband, Lynn of Estherville and Margaret Dewey and her husband, Chuck of Nokomis, Florida; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Elsie Reeves of Blue Earth, Minnesota.

Jack Norman Prestholt, Sr., of Clear Lake, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa, Mason City. He was 70.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 1, at the United Methodist Church of Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery. The Clear Lake V.F.W. provided military honors. The Ward-Van Slyke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jack Norman Prestholt, Sr., was born on June 9, 1932 in Mercy Hospital, Mason City. He was the son of Clarence "Casey" and Mable Elsie (Mack) Prestholt. He graduated from the Clear Lake High School in 1950. He was drafted into the Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. After his discharge from the service, he returned to Clear Lake where he farmed on his father's farm. He was employed by the Great Lake Pipeline in Clear Lake and the Farmers Grain Dealers Association in Mason City.

Jack married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Shirley Mae Bell on February 23, 1952, at the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake. They were to celebrate 51 years of marriage this month. Their marriage was blessed with four children, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Jack enjoyed trap shooting, football, boxing, animals, cruising the car lots, and when he was younger, he was an avid water-skier. He taught water-skiing lessons for many years and was often the first skier on Clear Lake each spring.

For the last 15 years, Jack joined Shirley in their life long hobby of collecting and selling antiques at Antique Alley in Clear Lake, which has been open for 25 years. He was a member of the Clear Lake Antiques Association.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Prestholt of Clear Lake; one son, Jack Prestholt, Jr. and his wife, Betty of Mason City; two daughters, Jill Scharper and her husband, Kevin of Forest City and Julie Gobeli and her husband, Tracey of Mason City; nine grandchildren, Aaron, James, Derek Prestholt and his wife Dawn, Haleigh, Carly, Riley and Russell Scharper and Abbie and Catherine Gobeli; and four great-grandchildren.

Joseph C. Hadacek Jr., of Duncan, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. He was 67.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 1, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncann with Fr. Jerry Blake as celebrant. Jan Sweeney was the lector. Alter servers were Rusty Hadacek and Mike Hadacek. Music was provided by organist, Mary Kopacek who accompanied soloist, Chet Plonski. Bob Hadacek, Jr. and Dale Sheridan were ushers.

Casket bearers were Tom Hadacek, Joseph Juhl, Chuck Hadacek, Ronald Bouska, Keith Brouwer and Rodney Hadacek. Honorary bearers were Don Hanson, Carl Berhow, Lee Shores, Clarence Hrubes, David Juhl and Don Nedved. Burial was in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan, with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Charles Hadacek, the son of Joseph C. and Martha (Bouska) Hadacek, was born on September 24, 1935, on a farm near Britt. He attended the rural schools of Liberty Township and the Britt Community Schools. Joe farmed for several years with his father.

On April 8, 1953, he entered the U.S. Army in Des Moines. He served his country overseas in a tank unit during the Korean Conflict. On April 4,1955, he received a medical discharge at Ft. Sheridan, Illinois.

He returned to Iowa and worked at Armour in Mason City and later at the Wilson Packing Plant in Cedar Rapids. In 1962, he became disabled and returned to Britt. In 1986, he became a resident of Duncan Heights.

A member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Joe was a life time member of the Korean War Veterans Association. He belonged to AMVETS, Clear Lake VFW, Clear Lake American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and was a former member of the AFL-CIO. He was also active in the Liberty Go-Getters 4-H Club in his younger years.

He is survived by a son, Kevin C. Hadacek of Des Moines; a brother, Robert Hadacek and his wife, Sharon of Forest City, Iowa; a sister, Patricia Juhl and her husband, Maynard of Nora Springs; a sister-in-law, Betty Hadacek of Protivin; and nieces and nephews.