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Cerro Gordo County, Iowa |
North Iowa Obituaries
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| Elsbecker, Mary Cleo |
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BANCROFT - Mary Cleo Elsbecker, 70, of Bancroft, died Thursday (Jan. 24, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m.Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, with a 3 p.m. rosary and a 5 p.m. scripture prayer service.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515- 885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Evans, James "Emerson" |
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NORTHWOOD - James "Emerson" Evans, 88, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Fluhrer, Catherine Rose |
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MANLY - Catherine Rose Fluhrer 84, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. David Kucera officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Manly.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly, with a 4 p.m. scriptural service.
Memorials may be directed to the Catherine R. Fluhrer Memorial Fund.
Catherine Rose Brandt was born March 3, 1923, in Wesley, the daughter of Gustav and Ella Brandt. She graduated from Clear Lake High School.
Catherine met Verl Fluhrer at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake and later they were united in marriage, on Sept. 14, 1941, and to this union four children were born.
She enjoyed cooking, baking pies, gardening, quilting and making walnut crosses. She loved flowers especially violets and spending time with her family and friends. She was a great caretaker helping her neighbors and friends. Her greatest love was making Sunday dinner for her family.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and church guild; she was a Sunday school teacher for many years.
Catherine is survived by her children, Darlene (David) Diedrich of Grafton, Lester Fluhrer of Swaledale, and LuAnn (Alan) Adkisson of St. Ansgar; daughter-in-law, Jessie Fluhrer of Mitchell; grandchildren, Shelley Fluhrer and her friend, Steve, of Hastings, Minn., Randy (Chris) Fluhrer of Florida, Jennifer (Kevin) Klehm of Ankeny, and Chad (Jessica) Fluhrer; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Henderson of Mason City and Mary Lou Hannafan of Clinton; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Larry Fluhrer, siblings John, Gussie Jr. and Louis Brandt, Verna May Beeler, along with sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Bride Colonial Chapel 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Groh, Mary Ellen |
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THORNTON - Mary Ellen Groh, 82, of Thornton, died Thursday (Jan. 24, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Mass of Christian burial will be 3 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell.
Friends may also greet the family from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, after the Mass.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-998-2311.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Hoveland, Mildred E. |
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MASON CITY - Mildred E. Hoveland, 91, of 421 26th St. S.W. in Mason City, died Thursday (Jan. 24, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Kinsel, Orville S. |
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HAMPTON - Orville S. Kinsel, 95, of Hampton, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at the Hampton Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Lady, Josephine "Jo" |
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 ROCHESTER, Minn. - Josephine "Jo" Lady, 92, of Eyota, formerly of Rochester, died Thursday (Jan. 24, 2008) at St. Marys Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
Josephine Puettman was born Nov. 6, 1915, in Stacyville. She was united in marriage to Milton "Roy" Lady on June 24, 1937, in Austin, Minn. He died in 1996.
They moved from Austin to Rochester in 1962. She worked at Kinsman Florist in Austin for many years, then working for the Clothing Care Center in Rochester from 1962 retiring in 1978.
She enjoyed spending time with her family doing crossword puzzles and playing cards.
She is survived by one son, Mason Lady of Rochester, Minn.; two sisters, Clara King of Austin, Minn., and Loretta Krebsbach of Stacyville.
Preceded in death by her husband, one brother, and eight sisters.
Arrangements are with the Mackin Funeral Home, 507-282-1075.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Rice, Gloria D. |
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OSAGE - Gloria D. Rice, 81, of Osage, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at the Mitchell County Health Center emergency room in Osage.
Gloria was born June 17, 1926, at Waterloo, the daughter of David and Ada (Griffin) Parr. She graduated from McIntire High School in 1943. After her graduation she moved to California to be with her parents. Following the end of the war, she returned to Osage.
Gloria was employed at Parr's Wallpaper and Paint Store in Osage. She married Dr. C.D. Rice on Feb. 18, 1951, at the Baptist Church in McIntire.
Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church and for many years attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, both in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Steven M. Kellet and the Rev. Monte Follis officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Gloria is survived by a daughter, Debbie Farkas of Osage and her children, Rachel (Adam) Garms of Iowa City and Amy Farkas of Denver, Colo.; a son, David (Linda) Rice of Osage and their children, Katie Rice of Osage and Jason Rice of Plymouth; and two nephews, Gene and Stu Parr.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. C.D. Rice in 2001; and two brothers, Charles Parr and Douglas Parr.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Sevde, Martha M. |
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IOWA FALLS - Martha M. Sevde, 91, of Iowa Falls, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
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| Tripp, Joan |
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ALGONA - Joan Tripp, 63, of Burt, died on Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Burt Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Glenn Wilson officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Whittemore.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt. There will be additional visitation from 10 a.m. until time of services on Monday at the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/26/2008.
| Andersen, Reinhardt "Reiney" |
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CLEAR LAKE - Reinhardt "Reiney" Andersen, 90, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2008.
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| Bailey, Robert |
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CHAPIN - Robert Bailey, 76, of Chapin, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Sheffield Care Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2008.
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| Claude, Charles L. |
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CORWITH - Charles L. Claude, 90, of Corwith, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2008.
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| Evans, James "Emerson"
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NORTHWOOD - James "Emerson" Evans, 88, of Northwood, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel R. Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Church cemetery, rural Joice.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements are with the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. in Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2008.
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| Groh, Mary Ellen |
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 THORNTON - Mary Ellen Groh, of Thornton, passed away Thursday (Jan. 24, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City at the age of 82.
Mary Ellen, the daughter of John and Freda (Wagner) Plonsky, was born May 22, 1925, at home in Mason City. She graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Mason City.
She met her true love, Victor Groh, at the skating rink in the old Armory in Mason City and they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Aug. 6, 2007.
In 1950 she and Victor purchased the Thornton Enterprise newspaper. At a later date they also purchased the Rockwell Tribune and at that time both papers were renamed The Southern County News. Vic and Mary Ellen ran the Southern County News until it was sold in 1979, at which time they continued in commercial printing as The Printing Office until 1997.
Mary Ellen devoted her life to her husband, eight children, 12 foster children and her grandchildren. Her door and kitchen were always open, welcoming her grandchildren and neighborhood children to enjoy chocolate milk and pudding cups.
Mary Ellen will be sadly missed by her husband, Victor, of Thornton; daughters, Kristie (Mel) Pope of Middleton, Wis., Polly (Bob) Nordman of Savage, Minn., Amy Kuhlers of Waterloo; sons, Barry (Kim) Groh of Thornton, Steve (Nancy) Solum of Franklinton, N.C.; her 14 grandchildren, Christopher Green, Tom (Angelica) Green, Brian Pope, Brad (Maria) Pope, Michelle (Fred) Bartman, Derek (Susan) Nordman, Cory (Bethany) Nordman, Nicholas Nordman, Angela (Kyle) Fogt, Scott, Ashley and Randy Groh, Kody and Kasey Kuhlers; and her great-grandchildren, Grant and Reagan Pope, Ethan, Evan and Elizabeth Grace Nordman.
She is also survived by sister, Margaret Schmolke; and brothers, John and Robert Plonsky; sisters-in-law, Pauline Bull, Dorothy Larken, Delores Miller, Rosie Redman and Lorraine King; brother-in-law, Donald Groh; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by children, Vickie, Randy and Lisa; her parents, Freda (Plonsky) Ong and John Plonsky; and sister, Imogene Berg.
Mary Ellen believed in helping others and generously donated her body to the University of Iowa Medical School.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28.
Friends may also greet the family at the Sacred Heart Parish Center in Rockwell to help celebrate the life of Mary Ellen between the hours of 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-998-2311.
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Published in the Globe Gazetteon 1/27/2008.
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| Hoveland, Mildred E.
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MASON CITY - Mildred E. Hoveland, 91, of 421 26th St. S.W. in Mason City, died Thursday (Jan. 24, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, and one hour prior to Mildred's service on Tuesday at the church.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2008.
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| Sevde, Martha M.
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IOWA FALLS - Martha M. Sevde, 91, of Iowa Falls, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2008.
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| Sorbo, Irene B. |
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LAKE MILLS - Irene B. Sorbo, 94, of Lake Mills, formerly of the Silver Lake area, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, 641-592-0221. You can contact family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadfuneralhome.com
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/27/2008.
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| Bailey, Robert L. |
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 CHAPIN - Robert L. Bailey, 76, of Chapin, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Sheffield Care Center.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, with Pastor Dwayne Henrichs presiding. Interment will be in the spring at Wayside Cemetery, Chapin.
His family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in memory of Robert Bailey.
Robert L. Bailey was born on June 3, 1931, in Thayer, Iowa, son of Jesse Ross and Maymie Pear (Petershon) Bailey. Bob attended school at Thayer, Iowa. Robert was united in marriage with Delores Stiffler on July 23, 1950, in Osceola, Iowa. They made their home in Thayer and he worked for the CB&Q Railroad for several years.
In 1955, Bob and Delores moved to Chapin and he worked for several years at the Sheffield Brick and Tile and then the Mason City Stone Plant for nine years. In 1965 he started working for Greimann Brothers in Chapin and retired from there in 1997.
Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He also enjoyed stock car racing and for several years he had his own stock car and raced at Wright County Raceway in Belmond. Bob enjoyed working on cars and helped at Mike's Repair in his retirement until his health declined.
He is survived by his wife, Delores; two daughters: Marlene (Jerry) Harms, of Evansdale, and Marilyn (Lee) Uhlenhopp, of Marshalltown; son: James, of Chapin; two sisters: Phyllis (Donald) Clark, of Afton, and Ruby (Ronald) Cornelison, of Lorimor; two brothers: Gary (Connie) Bailey, of Winterset, and William (Marjorie) Bailey, of Enid, Okla; sister-in-law: Shirley Bailey, of Creston; six grandchildren: Jamie (Patrick) Hollaway; Jeremy (Sara) Harms; Jerret (Janet) Thompson; Robert Thompson and Haley and Sierra Bailey; five great- grandchildren: Johanna and Jaydon Thompson, Gunner Thompson, Bailey Hollaway and Jana Harms; and many nieces and nephews.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Leland Eckardt.
Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Branstad, Lorraine |
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FOREST CITY - Lorraine Branstad, 89, of Forest City, died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Claude, Charles L. |
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CORWITH - Charles L. Claude, 90, of Corwith, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corwith with Pastor Kay Wold officiating. Burial will be in Corwith Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 28, at Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Eskildsen, Aurelia "Wegie" |
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CLEAR LAKE - Aurelia "Wegie" Joan Eskildsen, 85, of Clear Lake, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Scott Wilson of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the chapel.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Evans, James "Emerson" |
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 NORTHWOOD - James "Emerson" Evans, 88, of Northwood, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St. in Northwood, with the Rev. Daniel R. Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Joice, with military graveside honors conducted by members of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post No. 6779 of Northwood, and members of the Edward Tosel American Legion Post No. 110 of Manly.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.
The family of James "Emerson" Evans has requested that memorial contributions be made to First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, rural Joice, or a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.
James Emerson Evans was born on August 30, 1919, at Mason City, the son of Martin and Maimie (Thompson) Evans. He was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice, and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Joice. He attended Joice Public School and graduated in 1938, and also attended Iowa State University at Ames.
Emerson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, and served in the 190th Field Artillery for 44 months in World War II in the European Theater. Following his service to his country, he returned to Joice and was manager of the Saxerud Lumber Company for 10 years in Joice. In 1956, he was appointed Postmaster at Joice and served in that position for 34� years.
He was united in marriage to Sylvia Brunsvold on Sept. 19, 1948, at Concordia Lutheran Church at rural Joice.
Emerson was a longtime faithful member of Bethany Lutheran Church at Joice and was a member and also president of the church council for several years. He was active in town affairs, a member of the Joice City Council for six years, served on the Joice Fire Department, and was a member of the Worth County Historical Society.
Emerson enjoyed many sports, hunting, fishing, golfing, and especially baseball. He was a baseball player on the Joice town baseball team.
In 1994, Emerson and Sylvia moved to Northwood, and joined First Lutheran Church.
Emerson was a life member of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post No. 6779 of Northwood, and the Edward Tosel American Legion Post No. 110 of Manly for 60 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Sylvia Evans of Northwood; sister-in-law, Ione Evans of Faribault, Minn.; nephews, Russell (Jane) Evans of Louisville, Colo., Mark (Michele) Evans of Faribault, Minn., and Douglas (Betty) Evans of Zimmerman, Minn., one great-nephew, Eric Christianson of Joice; as well as many extended family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and a sister: Homer, Carol, Russell, Ernest, Lynn, and Donald.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Hoveland, Mildred K. |
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 MASON CITY - Mildred E. Hoveland, 91, of 421 26th St. S.W., died Thursday evening (Jan. 24, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave. in Mason City with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 28, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to Mildred's service on Tuesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Mason City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www. fullertonfh.com Web site.
Mildred Elizabeth Hoveland, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Warner) Thiemann, was born on March 24, 1916, in Klemme. "Millie" or "Sue," as she was fondly known by many of her family and friends, graduated in 1934 from Klemme High School.
On Oct. 1, 1942, Mildred was united in marriage to Arnold Emil Hoveland in New London, Conn. Following Arnold's discharge from the service, the couple relocated to Mason City in 1943, where Mildred had since resided. They became the proud parents of two sons and two daughters.
Mildred was employed as a seamstress for 17 years at Mason City Tent & Awning. She was also active within her church and community as a devoted member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, the Miriam Circle, the Altar Guild and DAV Auxiliary.
Some of Millie's interests and hobbies included playing the piano, tending to her yard and flower gardens, playing cards, especially "500," quilting, knitting and crocheting. She was an avid golfer at many of the area courses. Millie's golfing "claim to fame" occurred in her early 80s on the Clear Lake Golf Course, when she shot a hole-in-one on Hole No. 1!
Millie was a very upbeat, hard-working and energetic woman who immensely enjoyed the music of Lawrence Welk and staying in close contact with her children and their families. She treasured the occasions of welcoming and hosting family and friends into her home, especially during the holidays.
Mildred will be dearly missed by her family and friends who have shared in her life.
She is survived by her three children, Richard "Rich" and Joan Hoveland of Waterloo, William "Bill" and Jan Hoveland of Sarona, Wis., and Susan "Sue" and Bob Hastings of Oro Valley, Ariz.; her son-in-law, Jack Finley of Homerglen, Ill.; her sister-in-law and lifelong friend, Lillian Thiemann of Clear Lake; her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, David Hoveland; Michael Hoveland; Amy and Rodrigo Ibanez and their children, Daniel and Jennifer; Michelle and Matt Waters and their children, Alex and Ellie; Cory Finley and Aaron Finley; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Preceding Mildred in death are her husband, Arnold E. Hoveland in August of 1988; her daughter, Gloria Finley in September of 2001; her parents, Herman and Minnie Thiemann; and her two brothers, Edwin and Alvin "Mac" Thiemann.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Jurgemeyer, Everett William |
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MASON CITY - Everett William Jurgemeyer, 81, of Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008), at the Heritage Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 301 S. Main St. in Ventura, with Pastor Daird Korth officiating. Burial will be at the Concord Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p. m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Kalvig, David |
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MASON CITY - David Kalvig, 78, of Mason City, died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Kirsch, Robert "Bob" |
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CHARLES CITY - Robert "Bob" Kirsch, 89, of Charles City, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Carl Ries, and the Rev. Brian Shepley, concelebrating the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception School Tuition Fund, 1203 Clark St., Charles City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Mullen, Andrew J. |
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CHARLES CITY - Andrew J. Mullen, 92, of Charles City, died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2008) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene.
641-823-4457.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Sorbo, Irene M.
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LAKE MILLS - Irene M. Sorbo, 94, of Lake Mills, formerly of the Silver Lake area, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at Silver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating.
Visitation will be 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will take place after a lunch and fellowship at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Emmons, Minn.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/28/2008.
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| Andersen, Reinhardt A. "Reiney" |
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 CLEAR LAKE - Reinhardt "Reiney" A. Andersen, 90, of 426 18th St. W. in Clear Lake, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery with Military Honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake.
Memorials may be made in the honor of Reiney to the organization of your choice.
Reinhardt was born on May 2, 1917, the son of Ernest and Regina (Petersen) Andersen, in Clear Lake. Reiney graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1935. He attended North Iowa Area Community College and subsequently Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Reiney then returned to Clear Lake to work with his father in construction and completed flight school in Nebraska to become a pilot.
At the onset of World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a pilot and a flight instructor where he was involved in the Pacific Theater. Reiney married Jane Ann Fisher on Dec. 29, 1943, in Ottumwa.
Following his discharge from the service, he returned to Clear Lake and continued working with his father. He later took over Andersen Construction Company and operated it with his brother (Stanley) until he retired at the age of 84. He was very instrumental in building many businesses and homes in Clear Lake and the surrounding areas.
Reiney helped with Boy Scout Troup 75 and taught Sunday School. He was a longstanding member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake V.F.W. and American Legion.
Reiney is survived by his wife, Jane, of Clear Lake; two children, Dr. Jon (Joyce) Andersen, of Olney, Ill.; and Amy Andersen, of Bloomington, Minn.; three grandchildren, Aaron Andersen and Ashley Andersen, of Olney, Ill.; and Alyssa Florey, of Bloomington, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Harry and Stanley Andersen; and infant grandson, Andrew Florey.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette from 1/29/2008.
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| Branstad, Phyllis Lorraine |
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FOREST CITY - Phyllis Lorraine Branstad, 89, of Forest City, died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with Pastor Mark Decker, of Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/29/2008.
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| Craft, Gloria |
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CHARLES CITY - Gloria Craft, 65, of Fountain Hills, Ariz., formerly of Charles City, Iowa, died Sunday (Sept. 27, 2008) at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City; 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/29/2008.
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| Eskildsen, Aurelia Joan "Wegie"
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 CLEAR LAKE - Aurelia "Wegie" Joan Eskildsen, 85, of Clear Lake, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Scott Wilson of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the chapel.
The family of Wegie Eskildsen has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to the family in her memory.
Wegie was born on July 27, 1922, in Faribault, Minn., the daughter of Edgar Genoa and Bessie Mae (Marshall) Fent. She attended and received her education in the Kensett school system, graduating from Kensett High School in 1940. Wegie worked most of her life in the retail and customer service for grocery stores and restaurants in the North Iowa area.
She was united in marriage to Ray Eskildsen on Oct. 24, 1958, in Albert Lea, Minn. In 1966, Wegie and her husband Ray owned and operated the River City Glass Company in Mason City, until they retired in 1988.
She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, did artistic paintings, loved animals, and feeding the birds, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren.
She was a member of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Clear Lake.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ray Eskildsen of Clear Lake; her children, Reta (Darrell) Ulve of Kensett, Paula Gerdes, of Lake Geneva, Wis., Jay (Connie) Bjorgo of Ripley, Okla., Jeffrey Eskildsen of West Bend, Ind., Larry (Sue) Eskildsen of El Centro, Calif., Roger (Jennifer) Eskildsen, of Mason City, and David (Patti) Eskildsen, of Bullhead City, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren, Todd, Teri, Jason, Matt, Brandy, Heather, Eric, Dawna, Brandi, Brad, Brian, Jeremy, Ryan, Chad, Dawn, Shannon and Shane; 22 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Madge, Odetta, and Vera; one son, Steven Eskildsen; one granddaughter, Linda Ulve; one grandson, Brent Eskildsen; one daughter-in-law, Karen Eskildsen; one son-in-law, Mark Gerdes.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/29/2008.
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| Hoveland, Mildred E.
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 MASON CITY - Mildred E. Hoveland, 91, of 421 26th St. S.W., died Thursday evening (Jan. 24, 2008) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
The family greeted relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City and will continue one hour prior to Mildred's service today at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Mason City.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www. fullertonfh.com Web site.
Mildred Elizabeth Hoveland, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Warner) Thiemann, was born on March 24, 1916, in Klemme. "Millie" or "Sue," as she was fondly known by many of her family and friends, graduated in 1934 from Klemme High School.
On Oct. 1, 1942, Mildred was united in marriage to Arnold Emil Hoveland in New London, Conn. Following Arnold's discharge from the service, the couple relocated to Mason City in 1943, where Mildred had since resided. They became the proud parents of two sons and two daughters.
Mildred was employed as a seamstress for 17 years at Mason City Tent & Awning. She was also active within her church and community as a devoted member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, the Miriam Circle, the Altar Guild and DAV Auxiliary.
Some of Millie's interests and hobbies included playing the piano, tending to her yard and flower gardens, playing cards, especially "500," quilting, knitting and crocheting. She was an avid golfer at many of the area courses. Millie's golfing "claim to fame" occurred in her early 80s on the Clear Lake Golf Course, when she shot a hole-in-one on Hole No.1!
Millie was a very upbeat, hard-working and energetic woman who immensely enjoyed the music of Lawrence Welk and staying in close contact with her children and their families. She treasured the occasions of welcoming and hosting family and friends into her home, especially during the holidays.
Mildred will be dearly missed by her family and friends who have shared in her life.
She is survived by her three children, Richard "Rich" and Joan Hoveland of Waterloo, William "Bill" and Jan Hoveland of Sarona, Wis., and Susan "Sue" and Bob Hastings of Oro Valley, Ariz.; her son-in-law, Jack Finley of Homerglen, Ill.; her sister-in-law and lifelong friend, Lillian Thiemann of Clear Lake; her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, David Hoveland; Michael Hoveland; Amy and Rodrigo Ibanez and their children, Daniel and Jennifer; Michelle and Matt Waters and their children, Alex and Ellie; Cory Finley and Aaron Finley; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Preceding Mildred in death is her husband, Arnold E. Hoveland in August of 1988; her daughter, Gloria Finley in September of 2001; her parents, Herman and Minnie Thiemann; and her two brothers, Edwin and Alvin "Mac" Thiemann.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 423-8676.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/29/2008.
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| Jurgemeyer, Everett William |
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 MASON CITY - Everett William Jurgemeyer, 81, of Mason City, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) at the Heritage Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 301 S. Main St. in Ventura, with Pastor Daird Korth officiating. Interment will be at the Concord Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today at The Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Everett William Jurgemeyer was born on March 5, 1926, in rural Garner, the son of William and Anna (Sandersfeld) Jurgemeyer. He was the youngest of four children. Everett was baptized as an infant and confirmed as a youth at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Garner. At the time of his death, he was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura.
Everett served his country in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947.
On May 18, 1948, he married Marjorie Hartbeck. He farmed in the Garner area until 1958 when they moved to a farm in the Rockwell area. In 1983, they moved to Mason City and Everett continued farming with his son until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie, of Mason City and their five children, Kathryn Berrill, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Karen (Paul) Schultz, of White Bear Lake, Minn., William (Karon) Jurgemeyer, of Rockwell, Barbara (Lowell) Heintz, of North St. Paul, Minn., and Jacqueline Thomson, of Menomonee Falls, Wis.; 13 grandchildren: Mark and Eric Berrill, Jason and Stephen Schultz, Thomas, Jodi and Brittany Jurgemeyer, Andrew, Samuel, Jessica and Joshua Heintz, and Kevin and Stephanie Thomson; sisters-in-law: Gladys Jurgemeyer, of Garner, Lucille Jurgemeyer, of Garner, Esther Seims, of Marshalltown, and Miriam Fritzmeier, of Muskegon, Mich. He is also survived by five nephews and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna Jurgemeyer; two brothers, Alfred and Louis; one sister, Ruth Bachman; and a niece, Elaine Weaver.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Published in the Globe Gazette on 1/29/2008.
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 MASON CITY - David R. Kalvig, 78, of 1051 17th St. N.E., died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
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