Published online May 6, 2003

Obituaries are presented as a community service of Fullerton Funeral Homes. Information is submitted by families or provided by funeral homes for publication in the Globe Gazette and Globe Online.

HERMAN ‘BUTCH’ ANDERSON

ALGONA — Herman “Butch” Anderson, 54, of Algona, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona, (515) 295-3731.

ROBERTA COLLIER

SIOUX CITY — Roberta Collier, 63, of 441 West Third St., Apt. No. 312, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, (641) 423-2372.

WILBUR G. DALLUGE

MASON CITY — Wilbur G. Dalluge, 90, of 939 N. Federal Ave., died Monday (May 5, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N. E., Mason City. Burial will be at Grafton Cemetery in Grafton, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Wilbur G. Dalluge Memorial Fund.

Wilbur was born August 26, 1912, on the family farm near Grafton to Henry and Sophie (Walk) Dalluge. He grew up there and graduated from the Grafton High School.

Wilbur farmed and sold cars in the Grafton area until the early ’70s when he moved to Mason City where he continued in the auto business as Webb Auto Co.

In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but cars were his true passion.

Wilbur is survived by three children, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Bendickson of Lawrence, Kan., Ronald (Cheryl) Dalluge of Mason City, and Mrs. Dennis (Robin) Hart of Mason City; one son-in-law, Eugene Leach, of Minneapolis, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Mrs. George (Julie) Harbert, Robert (Dee Dee) Bendickson Jr., Mrs. Maclane (Holly) Powell, Mrs. Brian (Kimberly) Barlow, Brian Dalluge, Chad Hart, and Chelsia Hart; and six great grandchildren, Tyler, Mason, and Haven Harbert, Ashley Dalluge, Dakota Bendickson, and Seleena Dalluge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Barbara Leach; four brothers; and one sister.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

HARBERT D. DIEKHUIS JR.

CLEAR LAKE — Harbert D. (Herb) Diekhuis Jr., 78, of 629 Seventh Ave. N., died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Keith Scott, of Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City, officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Garner. Military honors will be by the V.F.W. Post 5515 of Garner.

Visitation will begin at noon preceding the service.

Memorials may be directed in his name to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of North Iowa.

Harbert was born Sept. 12, 1924, at home in rural Klemme, the son of Harbert D. and Martha (Sanderfeld) Diekhuis Sr. The family moved to the Goodell vicinity where they farmed for approximately eight years. In 1935, the family moved to Garner for about 13 years. He started as a carpenter for two years.

Harbert was drafted into the Army during World War II and fought in five major battles. He received several medals including a Purple Heart.

Harbert married Jeanette Richardson July 15, 1956, in Garner. He worked as a farmhand and went to Hamilton’s Business College in bookkeeping. Harbert worked at the Dairy Queen, as a butcher at a meat locker, then at a lumberyard, then back to the meat locker, and also Johnson Grocery Store, Garner. Following that, he worked at the creamery, bottling milk, making butter and deliveries.

Harbert opened two service stations in Rockwell, Herb’s Standard, and opened up a station near Mason City East Park.

In 1969, they moved to Hobby Acres Chicken Farm in Mason City. He worked at Opportunity Village as a cottage director for years. After retiring, he worked part-time for ABC Lock Service, and fully retired in 2001. They have been living in Clear Lake.

He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City.

Harbert enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, watching football, golfing, working as a locksmith, and especially spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Diekhuis, Clear Lake; four children, Martha Jeanette Norem, Iowa Falls, David Diekhuis, Mason City, Dennis Diekhuis and his wife, Vickie, Clear Lake, and Mary Ann Jansen and her husband, Randy, Des Moines; six grandchildren, Joanne Wilson and her husband, Jason, Chad Henry, Crystal Henry, Kayla Jansen, Brady Jansen and Jacob Diekhuis; one brother, Marvin Diekhuis and his wife, Phyllis, Garner; and several nieces and nephews.

Harbert was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandson, Eric Wilson; and three brothers, John, Irving and Harry Diekhuis.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641)357-2193

HELEN M. HUZL

MASON CITY — Helen M. Huzl, 89, of 410 South Van Buren Ave., Mason City, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the WaySide Chapel of the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Douglas Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and will continue one hour before service time at the church Wednesday.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in memory of Helen M. Huzl.

Helen was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Mason City, the daughter of Frank J. and Frances (Jecmen) Huzl. She attended school here in Mason City.

She worked at Chicago Meat and Grocery for many years and several years at Roller City Skating Rink.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for more than 50 years and belonged to Western Fraternal Life Association (W.F.L.A.) for more than 50 years.

Helen is survived by her brother, Frank J. Huzl, Mason City; a niece, Plyllis F. Murphy, Mason City; nephews, Jack E. Huzl and wife, Linda, Dubuque, and James F. Huzl and wife, Cathy, Charlotte, N.C.; great nieces, Emily Huzl, Charlotte, N.C., and Kara Huzl, Dubuque; and great nephews, Michael Huzl, Charlotte, N.C., Chad Huzl, Dustin Huzl and Christopher Huzl, Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Julia Zemanek in 1994; her sister-in-law, Joy Huzl in 1984; her brother-in-law, Tony Zemanek in 1988; and her nephew, David Murphy in 1999.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 424-0924.

CLARA JACOBS

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Clara Jacobs, 92, a resident of Bloomington, Minn., formerly of Charles City, died Saturday (May 3, 2003) at Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, with the Rev. Irving Sandberg, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the service time Friday at the funeral home.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

RICHARD JOHN KALDENBERG

IOWA FALLS — Richard John Kaldenberg, 66, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at his rural Iowa Falls home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel with the family present to receive friends between 6 and 8 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his wife, Margaret Kaldenberg, 27356 150th St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Linn’s Funeral Homes, 1-800-464-2569.

DENNIS R. LARSON

OWATONNA, Minn. — Dennis R. Larson, 60, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at Owatonna Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Owatonna. The Rev. Victor Jortack will be officiating.

Memorials may be directed to Owatonna Hospice or the donor’s choice.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Michaelson Funeral Home, 1930 Austin Road, Owatonna, and will continue from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Dennis was born Aug. 28, 1942, in Forest City, Iowa, the son of Richard and Naomi (Larson) Larson. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1960. He enlisted in and served with the Army National Guard for three years following graduation.

He married Diane K. Askeland July 11, 1964, in Mason City, Iowa. They moved to Owatonna in 1969.

Dennis was the regional sales manager for Forney Industries for 18 years until ill health forced his retirement.

Dennis enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed his yard and working on motors. He was a member of the Elks and Eagles Club.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Diane Larson, of Owatonna, Minn., his sons, Richard Larson and his wife, Lori, of Lakeville, Minn., and Dan Larson and his wife, Deb, of Claremont, Minn.; his mother, Naomi Larson of Missouri; his sister, Judy Gjerde of Missouri; his brother, Gary Larson, of Landers, Wyo.; and six grandchildren.

He was proceded in death by his father and a nephew.

Michaelson Funeral Homes, Inc., (507) 451-7943

JOAN ALBERTA MOLSBERRY

GRAFTON — Joan Alberta Molsberry, 76, of rural Grafton, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, with the Rev. David G. Kucera and Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, with a public scripture wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Joan Alberta Molsberry, the daughter of William and Mary Stella (Mayme) Brennan, was born on Aug. 21, 1926, in Des Moines. She graduated from Manly High School in 1944 and graduated from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1947.

She was united in marriage to Robert Molsberry on July 31, 1948. After their marriage, they farmed together two miles southwest of Grafton where they raised their three children.

Joan was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Plymouth.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Molsberry, of rural Grafton; three children, Mary Jo Molsberry and her friend, Gary Heit, of Minneapolis, Minn., Michael Molsberry and his wife, Marcia, of St. Ansgar, and Kevin Molsberry and his wife. Lisa, of Algona; five grandchildren, Amy Molsberry of Osage, Sgt. Ryan Molsberry of Camp LeJeune, N.C., Kathleen McKay and her friend, David Ring, of Osage, and Rachel and Rebecca Molsberry of Algona; one great-grandchild, Lucas McKay of Osage; a sister, Sharon O’Keefe and her husband, Dennis, of Manly; two brothers, Willis Brennan and friend, Dixie Stromley, of Manly, and Douglas Thompson and his wife, Cheryl, of Lakeville, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Patricia Klemz and her husband, Dale, of Overland Park, Kan.; nieces and nephews, Deborah Aves of Kensett, Pamela Brennan of Mason City, Jeffrey and JoEllen Brennan of Bozeman, Mont., Timothy and Kelley O’Keefe of Manly, Ann and Steven Matzen of Manly, Michael and Stephanie O’Keefe of Overland Park, Kan., James and Heather O’Keefe of Manly, Steven and Sean Thompson of Lakeville, Minn., William and Jill Klemz of Topeka, Kan., and Julie and Jeffrey Lickteig of Overland Park, Kan., and her special and dear friend, Jean Kemna.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Bride Colonial Chapel, (641) 454-2242

OLAF MARVIN MOSS

CLARION — Olaf Marvin Moss, 88, of Clarion, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at Wright County Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church in Clarion with the Rev. Gary Boen officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Willim Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church Thursday.

Willim Funeral Home, (515) 532-2233

KATHRYN BARBER MULLIGAN

BRITT — Kathryn Barber Mulligan, 87, of Iowa City/Muscatine, formerly of Britt, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at Lutheran Homes in Muscatine.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St., Britt, is in charge of arrangements, (641) 843-3839.

HUGH NEELEY

ST. ANSGAR — Hugh Neeley, 85, of St. Ansgar, died Monday (May 5, 2003) at Fath Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar, (641) 713-4920.

DOROTHY MAE STEWART

ACKLEY — Dorothy Mae Stewart, 76, of Ackley, died Saturday (May 3, 2003) at Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Ackley.

Visitation will follow the services.

Memorials may be directed to the family at 528 First Avenue, Ackley, IA 50601.

Linn’s Funeral Homes, Ackley Chapel, 1-800-464-2569

VERA TJADEN

CHARLES CITY — Vera Tjaden, 96, formerly of Floyd, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at the Eleventh Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hauser Funeral Home 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, and one hour prior to the service at the church Thursday.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323

BENJAMIN W. VIERKANT

MASON CITY — Benjamin W. Vierkant, 90, of 21787 280th St., died Thursday (May 1, 2003) at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Alan E. Vierkant and Pastor Miles Grismore officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, and will continue one hour before services at the church Wednesday.

Memorials may be directed to the Benjamin Vierkant Memorial Fund.

Ben was born March 12, 1913, the son of Harry and Hazel (Meacham) Vierkant. He farmed around the Mason City area his entire life.

Ben married Hazel Johnson June 7, 1934, in Rockford. To this union were born two children, Lois Vierkant Haas and Robert Vierkant.

Hazel preceded Ben in death in November of 1960. Ben then married Hilda Dierks in October of 1961. She preceded him in death in March of 2001.

Ben was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Elks Lodge.

Ben is survived by one daughter, Lois Haas of Satsuma, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Eileen Butz of Clear Lake; a grandson; Alan Vierkant and his wife, Kari, of Allegan, Mich.; a granddaughter, Julie Poole and husband, Richard, of San Mateo, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Kristen, Bradley and Stephanie Vierkant, Tiffany and Jonathan Crosby; two brothers, Harry Vierkant of Citrus Heights, Calif., and Elmer Vierkant of Descanso, Calif.; three sisters, Ruth Kohler of Mason City, Hazel Darg and husband, Bob, of Rockwell, Helen Parks and husband, Vic, of Rockwell; step-son, Dr. Delmar Diercks and wife, Len, of Mason City; eight step-grandchildren; nine step-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents; first wife and second wife; son, Robert; step-son, Roger Diercks; step-daughter, Betty Hathaway; two brothers, Newton and Paul Vierkant; and sister, Faye.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924

MATTHEW AARON TERRILL

OAK HARBOR, Wash. — Matthew Aaron Terrill, 13, of Oak Harbor, died suddenly on April 21, 2003, at his home.

Matthew was born May 2, 1989, in Coupeville. He lived his entire life in Oak Harbor, where he attended Clover Valley Elementary School and was currently in the eighth grade at Oak Harbor Middle School.

Matthew loved sports, especially basketball and soccer. He also enjoyed playing computer games.

He loved to read and especially enjoyed reading science fiction and fantasy books.

He was excited about his music and wanting to learn drums and guitar. Matthew was in the process of writing a book about D-Day. He had spoken of being a history teacher or a computer programmer.

Matthew is survived by his father and stepmother, Rick and Kelli Terrill, of Oak Harbor, and his mother and stepfather, Maryanne Rassel and Marc Gilbert of Bothell, Wash.; his three brothers, Joshua Terrill and Jacob Hummel, both of Oak Harbor, and Kyle Gilbert of Bothell; grandparents, Dan and Ruth Terrill, Rodolfo and Gloria Fontecha and David Fosnaugh and Peg Boyd Fosnaugh, all of Oak Harbor; a stepgrandfather, Donn Gilbert, of San Francisco, Calif.; great-grandparents, Ruth Hays, of Bakerfield, Calif., Jim and Ruth Fosnaugh, of Klemme, Iowa, Harris and Marie Alford, of Pass Christian, Miss., and Beverly Boyd, of Belmond, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Wallace and Terri Forslof, of Arlington, Wash., Cristina and Matt Bennett, of Marysville, Wash., Rhonda and Bryan Audiss, of Anaheim Hills, Calif., and Jon and Trina Terrill, of Oak Harbor; also numerous cousins and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his two great-grandfathers, Lawrence Hays and Walter Boyd.

A private family graveside service was held on April 25, at Maple Leaf Cemetery, followed by a public memorial service at Oak Harbor Middle School Gymnasium with Pastsor Jerry Buss officiating.

Memorials may be made to a favorite charity or to the Matthew Terrill Memorial Fund through any Whidbey Island Bank branch.

Arrangements were under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.

Published online May 7,2003

HERMAN ANDERSON

ALGONA — Herman “Butch” Anderson, 54, of Algona, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona with the Rev. Willis Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.

PAUL G. BLANCHARD

NEWTON — Paul G. Blanchard, 59, of 1400 E. 12th St. N., Newton, and formerly of Mason City, died Monday (May 5, 2003) at his home in Newton from complications of Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton, with Father Phil Cardenzana, Pastoral Vicar, officiating.

Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today at the Wallace Family Funeral Home, 1115 E. 19th St. N. in Newton. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to Hospice of Jasper County and may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home or at the church on the day of service.

Paul was born on June 20, 1943, in Mason City, a son of Clovis and Delvina M. (Sauve) Blanchard.

He was a 1962 graduate of Mason City High School.

Paul was united in marriage to Janette Ann Dickerson on Jan. 4, 1964, in Mason City.

They moved to Newton in 1966. He was a factory worker at Maytag Co. in dishwashers for 30 years, retiring in 1996.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Buckcreek Muzzleloaders, UAW Local 997 and past member of the Moose Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Janette, of Newton; one son, Paul A. Blanchard and his wief, Tamara, of Newton; two daughters, Ann Pietz and her husband, Larry, of Newton, and Sharon Mumm and her husband, Brian, of Bloomington, Wis.; four grandchildren; three brothers, Richard Blanchard and his wife, Donna, of Ackley, William Blanchard and his wife, Arlene, of Manly, and James “Jiggs” Blanchard and his wife, Kathy, of Clear Lake; one sister, June Blanchard, of Mason City; one sister-in-law, Carol Blanchard, of Monroe, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles in 2003; a brother-in-law; two nephews; a sister-in-law, and a close friend, Larry Robson.

Wallace Funeral Home, (641) 787-9911.

ROBERTA ANN COLLIER

SIOUX CITY — Roberta Ann Collier, 63, of 441 W. Third St., Apartment 312, Sioux City, died Friday (May 2, 2003) at home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Roberta was born on July 18, 1939, to Robert and Mary Lukes at Mason City, Iowa. She attended schools in Mason City until moving to Sioux City, where she spent most of her adult life.

Roberta had worked as a veterinarian’s assistant but had to retire early due to chronic health problems.

She is survived by her father, Robert L. Lukes, of Mason City; three half -brothers, Dennis and his wife, Lois, of Homestead, Ronald and his wife, Jan, of Mason City, and Gerald and his wife, Sue, of Mason City.

Roberta was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Lukes; an infant brother, Rickie, and her grandparents.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., is in charge of arran gements.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore-Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

KENNETH HOELSCHER

POPEJOY — Kenneth Hoelscher, 73, of Popejoy, Iowa, passed away Sunday (May 4, 2003) at his home. Funeral services for Kenneth Hoelscher will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Popejoy. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Popejoy.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, with the family present to receive friends between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m.

The Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kenneth Frederick Hoelscher was born Jan. 30, 1930, at Eldora, Iowa, the son of Henry Gustav and Ethel Alva (Norton) Hoel-scher.

He attended the Mason City, Iowa, Community Schools.

He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951- 1952 with the 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division.

On March 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Lorraine Hillman at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fairbank, Iowa.

Kenneth was the owner operator of Hoelscher Oil Co. in Popejoy from 1969 to 1978. He had also driven truck for Mickow Truck Lines, Melton Truck Lines, and had worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach Calif., King’s Food in Ames and Ken’s Phillips 66 in Ames.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 201, Alden, and the Arcadia Masonic Lodge 249, Ames.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Carolyn Hoelscher, of Popejoy; five daughters, Jacqueline Hoelscher of Des Moines, Deborah Harvey and husband, Michael, of Gramby, Colo., Diane Husted and husband, Rocco, of Alden, Dawn Schwieger and husband, Brad, of Williams, and Colleen Ross and husband, Jon, of Dows; one son, Bruce Hoelscher and wife, Karen, of Iowa Falls; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandsons; one step-great-grandson; one step-great-granddaughter; one sister, Shirley Meyer of Cucamonga, Calif.; one step-brother, Jerry Deckard, of Clear Lake; one step-sister, Janice Easley, of Mason City; and two sisters-in-law, Norma Hoelscher of Laporte City, Iowa, and Fern Hoelscher of Williams, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ethel Hoelscher; his step-mother, D’Lda Rolls Deckard Hoelscher; an infant son, Wayne Allen Hoelscher; four brothers, Bernell Hoelscher, Loren Hoelscher, Merlin Hoelscher and Bernard Hoelscher, and two brothers-in-law, Floyd Easley and Donald Meyer.

Linn’s Funeral Home, (641) 648-2569.

C. HUGH NEELEY

ST. ANGAR — C. Hugh Neeley, 85, of St. Ansgar, died Monday (May 5, 2003) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial will be in St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St. in St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.

HELEN M. HUZL

MASON CITY — Helen M. Huzl, 89, of 410 S. Van Buren Ave., Mason City, died Sunday (May 4, 2003) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today in the WaySide Chapel of the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Douglas Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation was held Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and will continue one hour before service time today at the church.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in memory of Helen M. Huzl.

Helen was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Mason City, the daughter of Frank J. and Frances (Jecmen) Huzl. She attended school in Mason City.

She worked at Chicago Meat and Grocery for many years and for several years at Roller City Skating Rink.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and belonged to Western Fraternal Life Association (W.F.L.A.) for more than 50 years.

Helen is survived by her brother, Frank J. Huzl, of Mason City; a niece, Phyllis F. Murphy, of Mason City; nephews, Jack E. Huzl and wife, Linda, of Dubuque, and James F. Huzl and wife, Cathy, of Charlotte, N.C.; great-nieces, Emily Huzl, of Charlotte, N.C., and Kara Huzl, of Dubuque; and great- nephews, Michael Huzl, of Charlotte, N.C., and Chad Huzl, Dustin Huzl and Christopher Huzl, of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Julia Zemanek, in 1994; her sister-in-law, Joy Huzl in 1984; her brother-in-law, Tony Zemanek, in 1988; and her nephew, David Murphy in 1999.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 424-0924.

BRUCE O. SMITH JR.

NORTHWOOD — Bruce O. Smith Jr., 82, of Northwood, died Tuesday (May 6, 2003) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Jeanne Martin officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills is in charge of arrangements.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

Published online May 8,2003

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C. HUGH NEELEY

ST. ANSGAR - C. Hugh Neeley, 85, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday (May 5, 2003) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the United Methodist Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

Hugh was born on Feb. 15, 1918, in rural Manly, to Royal and Elsie (Bowman) Neeley. Hugh's education was in rural schools in the Manly-Plymouth area.

He moved with his parents to a farm northeast of St. Ans-gar in 1933 and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1936.

Following graduation Hugh farmed. For 12 years he operated a portable feed mill, grinding feed for the farmers.

In August of 1937 he married Viola Louise Lorenzen. To this union, four children were born.

They had a large dairy/grain farm in the St. Ansgar/Toeterville area until retiring in 1987.

Viola passed away on June 19, 1983.

Hugh married Virginia E. Larsen Adams on March 14, 1987. They made their home in St. Ansgar. They wintered in Texas from 1987 to 1999.

Hugh was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Viola; an infant brother; two brothers, Elwyn, in 1988 and Jean in 1989; one great-granddaughter; son-in-law Paul Spindler.

Hugh is survived by his wife, Virginia, of St. Ansgar; two daughters, Marcella Spindler (Marlyn) Gahm of Pearl City, Ill., and Beverly (Roger) Bartz of Osage; two sons, Garry (Julie) Neeley of St. Ansgar, and Keith (Virginia) Neeley of St. Ansgar; 10 grand-children, Rebecca Spindler and daughter, Lorilee, of Freeport, Ill., Craig Spindler of Stacy-ville, Vanessa (John) Huisman and children, Amanda, Dianna, Matthew and Clarissa of Osage, Darlyne (Paul) Huisman and children, Rachel and Chelsey of St. Ansgar, Christine (Nicholas) Johnson and daughter, Emily, of St. Ansgar, Angela Bartz McEachran (Terry) and daughter, Taylor, of Mason City, Jennifer Bartz (Joshua) Hinders, of Osage, Julie (Dan) Baer and children Jayna, Ashley and Britney of Little Cedar, Karen (Brian) King of St. Ansgar, Aaron (Ingritt) Neeley of Little Cedar; two brothers, William (Jeannette) Neeley of St. Ansgar, and Marion (Chareen) Neeley of St. Ansgar; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Neeley of State Center, and Bertha Neeley of St. Ansgar; also many nieces and nephews. Also survived by Virginia's children, Donna and Lewis Swalve of Garner, Daryl and Beverly Adams of Buffalo Center, Darwin and Thelma Adams of Thompson, Diana and Dale Kramersmeier of Buffalo Center, Doug and Harriet Adams of Fort Dodge, and Denise and Mike Eenhuis of Wakefield, Kan.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church of St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, (641) 713-4920.

DEAN D. CRAIGHTON

BRADFORD - Dean D. Craighton, 66, of Bradford, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hampton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Miller and the Rev. Randy Crane, officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.

RICHARD DEAN HIXSON

MELROSE - Richard Dean Hixson, 75, of Melrose, died Tuesday (May 6, 2003) at his home in Melrose.

Richard was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Mason City to Callie D. and Ila Z. (Pipper) Hixson.

He married Janice Tjaden on Sept. 22, 1973.

Richard was a veteran as he joined the U.S. Navy on Dec. 27, 1945 and was honorably discharged on Dec. 2, 1947.

He graduated from Mason City High School in 1948 and then enlisted in the U.S. Marines serving during the Korean Conflict until Aug. 15, 1972.

After his military service he joined the Army National Guard Reserve until May 12, 1985.

Richard began working for the federal government as a Federal Protective Officer in 1972 having retired in May of 1988.

He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and going to auctions.

He is survived by his wife, Janice, of Melrose; one daughter, Patricia Kent and her husband, Chuck, of Albia; four step-daughters, Marie Mahoney of Phoenix, Ariz., Karen Oelberg and husband, Dennis, of Clear Lake, Cindy Sloan and husband, Larry, of Nevada, and Betty Jo Burkhalter and husband, Gary, of Lauderdale, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters-in-law.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, with Gary Burkhalter officating. Military rites will be conducted by the V.F.W. Post 733 of Mason City.

Visitation will begin after 11 a.m. Friday at the Winfield Funeral Home in Albia with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Assocation.

Winfield Funeral Home in Albia is in charge of arrangements.

Winfield Funeral Home, (641) 932-3129.

CHRISTINE NOAH

HAMPTON - Christine Noah, 42, of Hampton, died Tuesday (May 6, 2003) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Steve Anderson and the Rev. Nate Frazee officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.

LINDA CLAUSSEN

MASON CITY - Linda Claussen, 54, of Mason City, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

RALPH L. CUNNINGHAM

CLEAR LAKE - Ralph L. Cunningham, 93, of Marietta, Ga., formerly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at Marietta, Ga.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

BRUCE O. SMITH JR.

NORTHWOOD - Memorial services for Bruce O. Smith Jr., 82, of Northwood, will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Jeanne Martin officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemeter in Lake Mills.

Bruce Smith passed away Tuesday (May 6, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills is in charge of arrangements.

Bruce O. Smith Jr. was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Buffalo Center, the son of Bruce and Martha (Doege) Smith Sr. and was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Thompson.

He is a member of Asbury Methodist Church in Lake Mills.

Bruce received his elementary education in rural schools in the Woden and Thompson areas and attended Thompson High School.

In 1942, he entered the United States Army where he trained as a medic and served in the European Theatre during World War II.

He was awarded the European Theatre Ribbon, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medals. He was a Staff Sergeant in the 95th Infantry (Victory) Division.

He was united in marriage to Lillian Steven on March 4, 1943, at the Methodist parson-age in Albert Lea, Minn. To this union three sons were born: Robert, Richard and David.

After Bruce's discharge from the Army, he farmed in the Leland, Joice and Kensett areas before buying a farm near Northwood.

After he retired from farming in 1988, he had a lawnmower and small engine repair shop until 2002.

Bruce worked for the ASCS office in Northwood and various other places while he was farming.

Besides his family, he enjoy-ed fishing, woodworking and jigsaw puzzles.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 60 years, Lillian, of Northwood; sons, Robert (Pam) Smith of Comanche, Richard (Renee) Smith of Chester, and David Smith of San Francisco, Calif.; brothers, Harold (Donnabelle) Smith of Scarville, Russell (Verle) Smith of Graettinger, and Donald (Janice) Smith of Lake Mills; sisters, Marjorie Dann of Albert Lea, Minn., and Darlene Langfald of Emmons, Minn.; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Smith of Woodburn, Ore.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Burnell; one daughter-in-law, Susann Smith; and one great-granddaughter, Megan Barr.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, (641) 592-0221.

DALLAS F. SHEAR

HAMPTON -Dallas F. Shear, 82, of Hampton, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton, with Father Jim Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Scripture service at 8 p.m.

Dallas F. Shear was born on Aug. 20, 1920, in Franklin County to Floyd and Mollie (Liekweg) Shear. He grad-uated from Hampton High School in 1937.

He was united in marriage to Betty Maddox on Jan. 14, 1956, in Princeton, Mo.

He was a farmer all of his life.

He belonged to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

He enjoyed going to coffee with his friends, enjoyed gardening and yard work, enjoyed old cars and also enjoyed visiting with people.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Shear, of Hampton; two daughters, Daphne Anderson and her husband, Dean, of Huxley, and Dorene Schear, of Long Beach, Calif.; two sons, Dallas Shear Jr., of Ventura, and Mike Shear and his wife, Patti, of Iowa City; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Arlene Barlow, of Aurora, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl; son, Billy; two grandsons, Charlie and Jeffrey; and one great-grandson.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.

CALVIN E. OVERLEE

CHARLES CITY - Calvin E. Overlee, 71, of Charles City, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, (641) 228-4211.

Published online May 9,2003

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RALPH L. CUNNINGHAM

CLEAR LAKE — Ralph L. Cunningham, 93, of 1148 Windbarn Trail, Kennesaw, Ga., formerly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at the Magnolia Column, Marietta, Ga.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday at Mem-orial Park Cemetery in Mason City with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Military honors will be by the Clear Lake VFW.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

The family suggests mem-orials to the Ralph L. Cunning-ham Memorial Fund.

Ralph was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Lohrville, to Harry Earl and Madge Alta (Howard) Cunningham.

He graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1928.

He spent his working life in professional sales, retiring from International Minerals, Mason City, in June of 1969, where he enjoyed many friend-ships in the farming com-munity.

Our father was a member of and proudly served in the U.S. Navy-Pacific during World War II where he was wounded while in a firefight.

His loving wife of 47 years, Margaret, and his youngest son, Daniel R. Cunningham, preceded him in death.

Three sons and their wives survive him, Albert R. and Linda Cunningham, Clarence and Betty Pringle and John S. and Brenda Pringle. Additionally, eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren survive him.

Our father’s life was long and loving, full of duty and devotion to his family and country. He provided strength and direction to each child according to their own needs. For 93-plus years, he was the good husband, father and friend. We will miss him so very much.

Good-bye for now, Dad. Keep the light on and we will each join you when called.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

JEAN STRICKLAND SAVAGE

MASON CITY — Jean (Strickland) Savage, 82, of Mason City, died Thursday (May 8, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is in charge of arrangements.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

LANCE REISEM

BUFFALO CENTER — Lance Reisem, 52, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday (May 8, 2003) at University Hospitals in Iowa City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center, (641) 562-2858.

DAVID GILMAN HELGELAND

NORTHWOOD — David Gilman Helgeland, 92, of Northwood, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.

EARLE PRESTHOLT

CLEAR LAKE — Earle Prestholt, 70, formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday (May 8, 2003) at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, (641) 357-2193.

Published online May 10,2003

CLAYTON C. SCHLICK

OSAGE — Clayton C. Schlick, 87, of Osage, died Friday (May 9, 2003) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery in Osage with Military Rites conducted by the Osage American Legion Post 278.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Champ-ion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. There will be visitation one hour before services on Monday at the church.

Clayton was born Feb. 6, 1916, in Mason City to Edward and Alice Schlick. He graduated from Mason City High School and Bradley School of Horology in Peoria, Ill.

He worked in jewelry stores in Sioux City, Iowa; Fargo, N.D., and Mason City.

He was married to Violet Widmer at Moorhead, Minn., in 1942.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He opened his own jewelry store in Osage in 1946, which he operated for 36 years.

Clayton was an active mem-ber of the Osage American Legion Post 278, serving as post commander. He also serv-ed as district commander, and held many positions on the district, state and national levels.

He was a member of the Osage Zoning Commission, Rotary Club, Osage Chamber of Commerce, Osage Development Corp., Mitchell County Draft Board and the United Church of Christ.

Clayton is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Violet, of Osage; two sons, John Schlick and wife, JoAnn, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Jerry Schlick and wife, Sharon, of Perry, Fla.; two daughters, Joellyn Weinberger and husband, Kenneth, of Osage, and Judy Scheer and husband, Tim, of Lakeville, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Cory Weinberger and wife Michelle, Alicia Trout and husband Jason, Jennifer Meredith and husband Kelly, Jason Schlick, Kelly Rierson and husband Mike and Kari and Kristin Scheer; six great-grandchildren, Kyler, Kierstyn and Trevin Meredith, Taylor and Brandon Rierson, and Dylan Lach; one sister-in-law, Vivian Roesler and husband, Larry, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

We will all miss him so much.

Clayton is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister and a grand-son.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.

WALTER F. BEST

GARNER — Walter Frank Best, 68, of Garner, died Friday (May 9, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrange-ments.

Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841.

MARJORIE MACK

OSAGE — Marjorie Mack, 87, of Osage, died Thursday (May 8, 2003) at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Marjorie was born Aug. 17, 1915, in Howell, Mich., the daughter of Glen and Alma (Birdsall) Mack.

She attended country school near Deerfield, Mich., through the eighth grade and graduated from Howell High School in 1932.

She attended and graduated from the University of Michigan with a teaching degree.

Marjorie taught eight years in country schools and 43 years in the Melvindale and North Allen Park School District in Michigan.

She retired in 1980 and moved to Osage in 1984. She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Karen Nichols Dungan officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Lakeview Cemetery in Howell, Mich.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

She is survived by one nephew, Robert Mack and his wife, Carol, of Osage, and their sons, Michael, Mitchell, Matthew and Marshall.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harry, and his wife,Madeline Mack, and a great-niece, Melissa Mack.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, (641) 732-3706.

MILDRED H. BAILEY

MASON CITY — Mildred H. Bailey, 89, of Mason City, died Friday (May 9, 2003) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Alan Sheldon officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Church of Christ for Missions.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

RAYNOLD L. KINSETH JR.

BELMOND — Raynold L. Kinseth Jr., 78, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Simi Valley, Calif.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Belmond Cem-etery in Belmond with the Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Local arrangements are being handled by the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick Lane S. in Belmond.

Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.

EARL AMOS ANGLE

ALGONA — Earl Amos Angle, 86, of Algona, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at his residence in Fallbrook, Calif.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 218 S. Moore St. in Algona.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, (515) 295-3731.

GARY L. BRENNO

VENTURA — Gary L. Brenno, 55, of 141 Clark Rd., died Thursday (May 8, 2003) at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

INGRID MILES

FOREST CITY — Ingrid Miles, 93, of Forest City, died Friday (May 9, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Monday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685.

DAVID GILMAN HELGELAND

NORTHWOOD — David Gilman Helgeland, 92, of Northwood, died Wednesday (May 7, 2003) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Following the services and according to his wishes, cremation will take place with graveside inurnment services at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the North Shell Rock Cemetery in rural Northwood.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

The family of David Gilman Helgeland has requested that memorial contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church in Northwood in his memory.

David Gilman Helgeland was born on July 16, 1910, in rural Heartland Township, rural Northwood, the son of Sever S. and Andrena (Tenold) Helgeland.

He was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation on May 18, 1924, at the Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood.

He attended and received his education in the Northwood school system, graduating from Northwood High School in 1928.

After completing his schooling, he helped his parents on the family farm in rural Northwood.

In 1934, he joined the U.S. Postal service and was employ-ed with the Postal Service until his retirement in 1974.

He was united in marriage to Mildred Nelson on May 24, 1937, at the Lutheran parsonage in Northwood. She preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 1980.

He was united in marriage to Kristine Ellingson Noble on May 24, 1986, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mound, Minn. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1996.

David enjoyed woodturning, woodcarvings, restoring antique furnishings and square dancing.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and the Elks Lodge in Albert Lea.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, the Rev. Mark Helgeland and his wife, Pauline, of Byron, Minn., and daughter, Judi Helgeland of Byron; one grandson, Andrew Helgeland of Byron; a step-daughter, Barbara Stevens, of Combine, Texas; three step-grandchildren, Lisa, Lori and Christine; six step-great-grandchildren, Rachel, Sadie, Abigail, Trevor, Cayle and Joshua; one brother, Kermit Helgeland and his wife, Wilma, of Sun City, Ariz., as well as many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

His parents; two wives, Mildred and Kristine, and three sisters, Elma Monson, Stella Moen and Luella Hubbard, preceded him in death.

Connor Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543.