Stella B. Weber

April 3, 2001

Stella Barbara Weber, age 86, of Lamar, Missouri, died on Sunday, April 1, 2001, at the Christian Health Care of Nevada.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lamar, with Rev. jacob Biernaci officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lamar, Missouri.

Stella was born to Edward Frank Hemann and Lena (Klapperich) Hemann in Meyer, Mitchell County, Iowa. She lived in Barton County, Missouri for 50 years. She married George Joseph Weber on February 18, 1919 at Meyer, Iowa. George died on August 28, 1991. Stella was a homemaker.

Preceding her in death were one daughter; one son; three brothers; and one sister.

Those that survive her include three sons, Duane Weber of Lamar, Missouri, John Weber of Sheldon, Missouri and Martin Weber of Iantha, Missouri; three daughters, Mary Besse of Morgan City, Louisiana, Caroline Weber of Kansas City, Missouri and Sandra Coy of Sheldon, Missouri; two brothers, Sylvester of Osage and Lawrence Hemann of Osage.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Don D. Derr

April 11, 2001

Don D. Derr, age 69, of Osage, died suddenly on Sunday, April 1, 2001, at his home in Osage.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, April 5, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Rev. Dennis Hanson officiated. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

Don was born on November 10, 1931 at Mason City, the son of John Derr, Sr. and Clara (Moser) Derr. On July 16, 1955, he was united in marriage to Marietta Bunting. To this union was born a son, Duane Derr. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Most of his life he farmed near Strawberry Point, Iowa. From 1984 to 1989 he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Don had lived in Osage since July of 2000.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and a brother, Calvin Derr.

Those that survive him include a son, Duane Derr of Osage; step-son, Delwin Bunting of Chilton, Wisconsin; sister, Darlene Walke of East Moline, Illinois; brother, John Derr, Jr. of Hazelton, Iowa; and four grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Lena H. Bunge

April 3, 2001

Lena H. Bunge, age 97, of Osage, died on Monday, April 2, 2001, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 7, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with visitation from 6-8:00 p.m., on Friday evening, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Lena was born on January 12, 1904, to John Helzer and Mary Trout in Cairo, Nebraska, the eighth of ten children. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Lena was employed in retailing in Lincoln, Nebraska, when she married Harry Bunge on July 5, 1927 in Delmont, South Dakota. The couple moved to Auburn, Nebraska in 1934 and worked together in a hardware store they opened. They moved back to Lincoln in 1954 and the couple retired in Osage in 1967. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1977.

Lena was in local Lutheran church activities wherever she lived. In Osage, she enjoyed working in auxiliary organizations for the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital and the Faith Lutheran Home.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Harry in 1981; her parents; and eight brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, Paul and wife, Gloria recently retired to Ft. Myers, Florida; sister, Frieda of Merced, California; four grandchildren, Nadine DeVoss of Council Bluffs, Martin of Forest City, Martha Zenor of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and John of Waterloo; and nine great-grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Darrell “Shorty” Sletten

April 3, 2001

Darrell “Shorty” Sletten, age 65, died on Monday, April 2, 2001, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 7, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott will officiate and interment will be in the Osage Cemetery, with Military Rites performed by the Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation is from 5-8:00 p.m., on Friday, April 6, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and one hour before the services at the church. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of the arrangements.

He was born on December 1, 1935, at the family home near Swaledale, Iowa, the son of Henry and Ruby (Cassel) Sletten. His family moved to near Brownville, Iowa in 1941, where he attended the Brownville Country School and graduated from the Little Cedar High School in 1955. He served in the United States Air Force as a radar operator from 1956 to 1958.

Darrell was united in marriage to Shirley Thompson on July 11, 1956, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. In December of 1958, they moved to Brownville where they farmed on the family farm. In 1971 they moved to their current home south of Osage. For the past 30 years, Darrell was an over the road semi-truck driver.

He was a member of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed camping and visiting with people.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Henry Sletten, Jr.; and one sister, Lucille During.

Those that survive him include his wife, Shirley Sletten of Osage; one son, Rick Sletten and wife, Suzanne of Osage and their children, Sarah, Mareah and Rebekah; two daughters, Cindy Niess and her husband, Vernon of Osage and their daughter, Tina who is attending Mercy College in Cedar Rapids and son, Joseph of Osage; Kathy Blake and her husband, David of Osage and their daughter, Stephanie who is attending Wartburg College in Waverly and son, Steven in Osage; one brother, Lyle Sletten and wife, Lee of Salt Lake City, Utah; and several nieces and nephews.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Gordon M. Allison

April 11, 2001

Gordon M. Allison, age 80, of Mesa, Arizona, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at the Odyssey Hospice Center.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 7, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Mesa. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Osage Cemetery.

Gordon was born on January 27, 1921 in Osage, Iowa, the son of Ira and Hazel Allison. He graduated from the OHS in 1928. He served in the South Pacific in World War II. Gordon married Beverly Billings on May 31, 1942, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Gordon worked for John Deere in Waterloo as a draftsman. He then moved to Osage, where he was a parts man for the Venteicher Implement in Osage. He became a State Farm Insurance agent in Osage, then later transferred to Mason City as district manager.

They were residents of Mesa, Arizona, for the past 30 years where he was employed by the Mesa Public Schools.

Those that survive him include his wife, Beverly; two daughters, Debrah and husband, Bob Adams of Duluth, Minnesota and Dauri Furgerson and husband, Bob of Mesa, Arizona; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Kehoe of Sun Lakes, Arizona.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Leonard Fox

April 11, 2001

Leonard R. Fox, age 85, of St. Ansgar, died on Thursday, April 5, 2001, after a brief stay at the Riceville Community Rest Home.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 11, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar. Rev. Edward Schmidt officiated and burial was in the St. Ansgar Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Walter T. Enneberg Post No. 358 of the American Legion, St. Ansgar. The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.

Leonard was born on October 31, 1915 in Meltonvale, Kansas, to Raymond and Pearl (Ivey) Fox. He moved to the St. Ansgar area with his family as a small child. As a young man he worked for various area farmers. After joining the U.S. Army in 1942, he participated in training maneuvers in various U.S. locations.

On April 29, 1943, he married Evelyn Rosenberg. Leonard was then sent to serve in World War II with the 90th Division. He participated in a number of campaigns including the Normandy Invasion. He received a number of decorations and citations, including the Bronze Star for meritorious duty. After being honorably discharged from the service in 1945, he and his wife settled in the St. Ansgar area where he began a 35-year career with Cedar Valley Electric and retired in 1980.

He enjoyed the company of former co-workers, friends and family until his death. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Harold Fox; and one sister, Blanche Griga.

Those that survive him include his wife, Evelyn of St. Ansgar; three daughters, Sandra and husband, Dale Lubbert of Riceville, Judy Fox of Mason City and Kathryn and husband, Marlin Bexley of Sorrento, Florida; one son, Dean and wife, Robyn of St. Charles, Minnesota; one brother, Edgar and wife, Evelyn Fox of St. Ansgar; one sister, Luella Slaichert of St. Ansgar; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Norman Christianson

April 18, 2001

Norman Christianson, age 86, of Austin, died on Thursday, April 5, 2001.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 9, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota. Reverend Glenn Monson officiated. Military rites were performed by the American Legion Post 91 and the VFW Post 1216. Interment will be at a later date in the LeSueur Cemetery, rural New Richland, Minnesota.

He was born on May 26, 1914 in Manchester, Minnesota. He was a carpenter and lived in Austin, Minnesota.

Preceding him in death were four brothers; one sister; his parents; and one son, Daniel.

Those that survive him include his wife, Ardis of Austin, Minnesota; daughters, Diane Christiansen of Osage and Norma and husband, Gary Nelson of Lyle, Minnesota; sons, Dale Christianson of Waseca, Minnesota and Dean and wife, Deb Christianson of Watertown, South Dakota; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Einar Christianson of Hartland and Donald and wife, Margaret Christianson of Bella Vista, Arkansas; sisters, Elsie Brink of Boulder, Colorado, Ruby and husband, Bill Wiedenheft of Billings, Montana; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Catharine Hobson

April 18, 2001

Catharine (Corlett) Hobson, of Eldora, died on Friday, April 6, 2001.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 10, at the First United Methodist Church in Eldora, Iowa.

Catharine was the daughter of Curtis and Ella Corlett, former residents of Osage. She graduated from the Osage High School in the Class of 1939. Catharine was united in marriage to Carroll Hobson of Eldora.

They were the parents of four children, Brian, Mark and twins, Maurice and Maurine; ten grandchildren; and one sister, Charlene Carlisle of Phoenix, Arizona.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Esther Adams

April 11, 2001

Esther Adams, age 95, of Stacyville, died on Saturday, April 7, 2001, in West Monroe, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 11, at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville. Rev. Joseph Schneider officiated and burial was in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Visitation Catholic Church, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7:00 p.m. The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Elsie Martha Bertha Felton

April 11, 2001

Elsie Martha Bertha Felton, age 92, of Osage, formerly of Nora Springs, died on Saturday, April 7, 2001, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 11, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. Rev. Christian F. Gugel officiated. Interment was in the Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

She was born on April 29, 1908 in Grafton, the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth (Schilling) Schmidt, the last of ten children. Elsie was baptized and confirmed at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, by Rev. Landeck. She attended rural school in the Grafton area.

Elsie was united in marriage to Harvey Felton on October 2, 1938, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Osage, and to this union two children were born, Thomas and Marlene. Mr. and Mrs. Felton farmed for many years. They lived in Nora Springs while her husband was employed at Decker’s for 20 years. They retired in Osage in 1970. She entered the Faith Lutheran Home on December 14, 1999.

Elsie kept busy quilting, crocheting and tatting which she made for her nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Harvey on June 13, 1983; a daughter in infancy; four brothers; and five sisters.

Those that survive her include one son, Tom Felton of Lady Lake, Florida; two grandsons, Bradley Felton and wife, Brandi of Clarksville, Texas and their children, Matt and Emma and Jason Felton of Cedar Rapids; one granddaughter, Kim McDonald of Mason City and her daughters, Tara and Hailee; andmany nieces and nephews.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

LeRoy E. Garrity

April 18, 2001

LeRoy Edward Garrity, age 92, of Jefferson, Iowa, died on Saturday, April 7, 2001, at the Long Term Care Unit of the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 10, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Jefferson. Father Donald Ries officiated and burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Jefferson.

LeRoy was born on June 19, 1908 in Letcher, South Dakota to Thomas P. and Mary Agnes Garrity, the oldest of seven children. In 1912, he moved with his family by train to Franklin Township, Greene County, and later the family lived in the Bayard area. He attended country school, then in the 5th grade, entered the Bayard Community School and graduated from the Bayard High School in 1927. In 1927 the family again resided in Greene County, first in Franklin Township and then Greenbrier Township. He farmed with his parents and in 1952 purchased a farm near Osage.

LeRoy and Margaret Rowland Kelsey were married on February 13, 1954. They resided in Osage until both retired in 1972, Margaret from teaching and LeRoy from farming. They moved to Jefferson and built a home. In Jefferson, LeRoy worked part-time at Dick and Jim’s Hardware. He and Margaret spend 13 winters in Mesa, Arizona.

LeRoy was a member of the St. Joseph Church, a member of the KC’s since 1936 and also a member of the Midwinter Club.  Both he and Margaret became residents of the Greene County Medical Care Center, Margaret in 1995 and LeRoy in 1997. Margaret died on February 26, 1999.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife; two brothers, Delos and Francis “Pete”; and a sister, Marie Koller.

Those that survive him include two step-sons, James Kelsey and wife, Joanne of Urbandale and Dick Kelsey and wife, Beverly of Darien, Connecticut; four step-grandsons, Thomas, Robert, David and Bryan Kelsey; two sisters, Madonna Kinsman of Jefferson and Marguerite “Margo” Garwood and her husband, Richard of Urbandale; one brother, Marion “Mike” Garrity and wife, Marjorie of Cary, North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Nora Garrity of Jefferson; and an aunt, Anabel Day of Jefferson; and nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Katherine Twomey

April 18, 2001

Katherine W. Twomey, age 95, of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Osage, died on Sunday, April 8, 2001, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, April 18, at 1:30 p.m., at the Osage Cemetery. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

She was born on May 27, 1905 in Osage, to Henry and Ethel Wilson. She attended school in Osage and graduated from Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa in 1926. She taught several years at Washington Elementary. She was united in marriage to Charles J. Twomey, owner of the Osage newspaper known as the Osage News on June 21, 1929 in Osage.

In 1935, they moved to Hot Springs, South Dakota, where Charles operated the Hot Springs Star from 1935 to 1947. Following the death of her husband in 1987, Katherine moved to the Westhills Village, Rapid City in 1988.

A prolific writer, Katherine wrote numerous articles for various publications. A number of her stores and poems received awards at the Central State Fair and the South Dakota State Fair in Rapid City, South Dakota. She also wrote two books “A Gardeners Year” published in 1972 and “Heartland Heritage” published in 1992, which was her memoirs of growing up in Osage. She co-authored the book “Early Hot Springs” published in 1983.

She was a member of P.E.O., Traveler’s Club in Hot Springs, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution and the National League of American Pen Women.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and her husband, Charles in 1987.

She is survived by two sons, Charles L. Twomey of Denver, Colorado and West W. Twomey of Aurora, Colorado.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Rolland “Bub” Cecil Church

April 11, 2001

Rolland “Bub” Cecil Church, age 79, of Osage, died on Sunday, April 8, 2001, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage. Rev. Karen Nicholas Duncan officiated and interment was in the Osage Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Osage American Legion Post 278. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

“Bub” was born on December 20, 1921 north of Osage, the youngest son of Ray D. and Cecil (Hunter) Church. He attended area elementary schools and graduated from the Little Cedar High School. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1944 and served several months in overseas duty. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

In 1947, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Coonradt. Bub and Bonnie started their farming life on a small farm in Floyd County. Over the next several years, they continued farming in many area communities. In 1951, they moved to a farm just east of Osage, where they remained until moving to the Runge Farm in 1980. After retiring in 1990, Bub and Bonnie moved into Osage where they remained until the time of his death.

Bub was a member of the Osage American Legion Post 278. He will be remembered for the pride he took in farming and raising his family.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his daughter, Sandy Newton of Osage; one sister, Vera Hickey; and one brother, Charles Church.

Those that survive him include his wife, Bonnie of Osage; two daughters, Lynda Adams of Long Beach, California and Deb Fischer of Miami, Florida; seven grandsons; three granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Gladys Bird Vokaty

April 11, 2001

Gladys Bird Vokaty, 85, of the Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died on Monday, April 9, 2001, at the nursing home of natural causes.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, Charles City.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Gladys Alberta McFarland

April 18, 2001

Gladys Alberta McFarland Bird Vokaty, age 85, of Charles City, died on Monday, April 9, 2001, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 13, at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, with Rev. Stanley Hayek officiating. Burial was in the Little Cedar Cemetery, Little Cedar, Iowa.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Berdene Sewright

April 18, 2001

Berdene Sewright, age 72, of Osage, died on Friday, April 13, 2001, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 17, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Osage. Rev. Rick Magstadt officiated and interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Berdene was born on September 27, 1928 in Osage, the daughter of Arthur and Golda (Nelson) Williams. She was raised in the Osage area. Berdene was united in marriage to Sterling Sewright on July 23, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She was retired from social work with the State of Iowa.

Berdene was an active and charter member of The Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. She also taught night school classes for people seeking their high school equivalency diploma. She was a member of the Cedarside Birthday Club.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Osage.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Art and Golda Williams; and one brother Garry Williams.

Those that survive her include her husband, Sterling Sewright of Osage; four children, Gloria Sewright of Austin, Minnesota, Lowell Sewright and wife, Annette of Salem, South Dakota, Janan Skillingstad and husband, Jon of Fergus Falls, Minnesota and Kent Sewright and wife, Jan of Des Moines; sister, Marilyn Malaise and husband, Dale of La Cygne, Kansas; brother, Hilmore “Sonny” Williams and wife, Georgia of Austin, Minnesota; and nine grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Dorothy E. Hogan

April 24, 2001

Dorothy E. Hogan, age 80, of Mankato, died on Thursday, April 19, 2001, at the Oaklawn Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 22, at the Mankato Mortuary. Rev. Mary Iverson officiated and interment was in the Osage Cemetery.

Dorothy E. Hogan, was born on August 17, 1920, to Clifford and Elna (Fehling) Stickney in Osage, Iowa. She graduated from the Osage High School. Dorothy was united in marriage to Marlow Hogan in 1942 in Osage and they later divorced.

She moved to San Diego in 1952 and worked for the California Youth Authority office as the Executive Secretary before retiring. She moved to the Mankato area in 1996. She attended the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and brother-in-law.

Those that survive her include one son, Larry Hogan of Ketchikan, Alaska; one sister, Hila Judas of Mankato; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Mary Renelda Kratchmer

April 24, 2001

Mary Renelda (Mrs. Ed) Kratchmer, age 87, a resident of the Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City for the past five years, died on Thursday, April 19, 2001, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 23, at the Trinity United Methodist church, Charles City. Rev. Diane Mitchell, associate pastor, officiated and burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Heart to Home Hospice, Charles City site.

Mary Renelda Atkinson Kratchmer, was born on May 12, 1913 at Clarksville, the daughter of George and Stella (Hickle) Atkinson. As a child her family moved to Wessington Springs, South Dakota, where they lived until her father’s death, at which time, they returned to Clarksville. When Mary’s mother died, George and Grace Haney raised her as their child. Mary graduated from the Clarksville High School in 1931.

On July 9, 1934, she was united in marriage to Ed Kratchmer at Lena, Illinois. Mary and Ed were active members of the Central Methodist Church, which after the 1968 tornado, merged with the First Methodist Church to become Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Elaine Hirschler; and a sister, Lucille Walker.

Those that survive her include her husband, Ed of Charles City; three sons and their wives, Vernon and Sally Kratchmer of Osage, Perry and Kerry Kratchmer of Harrah, Oklahoma and Dean and Sharon Kratchmer of Pensacola, Florida; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Melburn A. Smalley

April 24, 2001

Melburn A. Smalley, age 95, of Osage, formerly of Orchard, died on Saturday, April 21, 2001, at the Faith Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 25, at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven. Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiated and interment was in the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, New Haven. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

He was born on December 21, 1905, on the family farm near Orchard, the son of Chester and Mary (Johnson) Smalley. Melburn was united in marriage to Frances Kobliska on November 14, 1933 in Charles City. They farmed the Smalley family farm near Orchard until 1988. In 1998 they moved to Evergreen in Osage.

Preceding him in death were his parents; three sisters; and four brothers.

Those that survive him include his wife, Frances Smalley of Osage; three daughters, Janet Penney and her husband, Greg of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Karen Fox and her husband, Ivo of Orchard and Joyce DuShane and her husband, Neal of Fort Collins, Colorado; one brother, Ralph Smalley of Urbandale; six grandchildren, Debora Miller and her husband, Steven of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stephen Penney of Minneapolis, Minnesota, John Fox and his wife, Susan of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mike Fox of Mason City, Chuck Fox and his wife, Julynn of Bloomington, Illinois and Dr. Dianna Fox of Indianapolis, Indiana; three great-grandchildren, Dustin and Cody Fox of Bloomington, Illinois and Emma Fox of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Regina Theis

May 2, 2001

Regina Theis, age 97, of New Haven, died on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 28, at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven. Father Ray E. Atwood officiated and interment was in the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in New Haven. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of the arrangements.

She was born on May 17, 1903 in Elma, the daughter of Otto and Rosina (Peters) Younker. She received her education at Catholic Schools in Elma and continued her education at Columbia College in Dubuque. She returned and taught several years in rural schools in Howard County.

On June 4, 1924, she was united in marriage to Francis Theis in Elma. They farmed near New Haven. She was a member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Francis in 1987; three brothers; one sister; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Those that survive her include three daughters, Dolores Steffen and husband, Jim of Riceville, Catherine Marr of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and Pauline Ovel and her husband, Walt of New Hampton; two sons, Dean Theis and wife, Bonnie of New Haven and Don Theis and wife, Patricia of New Haven; 22 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Orlo H. Jensen

May 2, 2001

Orlo H. Jensen, age 88, of St. Ansgar, died on Thursday, April 26, 2001, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 30, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar. Rev. Edward Schmidt officiated and burial was in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, was in charge of the arrangements.

Orlo was born on September 16, 1912 in Otranto Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to Marian and Cecelia (Hansen) Jensen. He attended school in Carpenter, Iowa. He farmed in Mitchell County north of St. Ansgar all of his life. Orlo married Della Perau on January 26, 1936 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar.

Orlo served on the REA Board, School Board, Elevator Board, Farmers Co-op Board and was involved in the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Orlo was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Scott Hulshizer; and two brothers, Harold Jensen and Merle Jensen.

Orlo is survived by his wife, Della of St. Ansgar; two daughters, Marlene Hulshizer of Northwood and LaDonna Gratias of Waukee, Iowa; five grandchiuldren, Debra Athey of Northwood, Trisha Lang of Osage, Douglas Hulshizer of Zearling, Craig Gratias of Urbandale and Jennifer Gratias Wille of Ankeny; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Jensen of Hibbing, Minnesota and Art Jensen of St. Ansgar; sisters, Maurine Moore of St. Ansgar, Edna Beuerman of Rochester, Minnesota and Helene Johnson of Mason City.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Wilma B. Snyder

May 2, 2001

Wilma B. Snyder, age 101, died on Saturday, April 28, 2001, at the Osage Rehabilitation Center, Osage.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m., at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Osage. Rev. Christian F. Gugel officiated and interment was in the Osage Cemetery. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilma was born on February 23, 1900 in Gladbrook, Iowa, the daughter of August and Anna (Arp) Ketelsen. She married Earl Snyder on October 3, 1924 in Osage. They lived south of Osage on Cedar Street. Earl died in 1950.

Wilma always had a big garden and worked as an egg candler at the Osage Produce, retiring in 1965. In 1997 she and her daughter, Irene Ogden bought a house together. She broke her hip and after getting out of the hospital, went to the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage for therapy. Wilma liked it so much there she chose to stay as a resident.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Earl in 1950; a sister; two brothers; a grandson, Dick Ogden; and a son-in-law, Leo Ogden.

Those that survive her include a daughter, Irene Ogden of Osage; a sister, Loraine Busch of California; two grandchildren, Deb Pape of Osage and Daniel Ogden and wife, LaDonna of Osage; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press

Arliene Walk

May 9, 2001

Arliene Walk, 73, of Glenwood, Iowa, formerly of Kensett, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 30, 2001, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 4, at the Bolan United Methodist Church, Bolan, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating.

Arliene was born on March 5, 1928 in Plymouth, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Esther Schmidt Borchardt. She married Paul Franklin Walk on September 28, 1952 in Bolan. Arliene was a homemaker and helped with the family farm.

She was an active member of the Bolan United Methodist Church and UMW. She moved to Glenwood, two years ago to be near her children due to health. She attended the First Baptist Church in Glenwood.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Those that survive her include her husband, Paul Walk of Kensett; children, Janiece and husband, Kreg Kinzle of Glenwood, Joyce and husband, Robert Simanton of Niles, Michigan, Judeen and husband, Craig Keiran of Des Moines, Jerry and wife, Tracy Walk of Council Bluffs, Debra and husband, Jim Teachout of Amarillo, Texas and Kevin and wife, Bonnie Walk of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Delwin Borchardt of Mitchell, Darryl Borchardt of Marion and Delbert Borchardt of Riceville; and a host of friends.
© 2001 Mitchell County Press