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Titus Barnabas Baxter, infant son of the Rev. Terry and Debby Baxter, 2395 290th St., Garner, Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002 of severe genetic complications caused by Trisomy 13, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. He was born Aug. 18, 2002 in Mason City and then life flighted to the University of Iowa Hospital shortly after birth.
A funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. David Wiersbe officiating. Interment followed at the Ellington Township Cemetery, rural Garner, with the Rev. Terry Baxter and the Rev. Dwight Schmidt officiating.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Titus Baxter Memorial Fund in care of the Terry and Debby Baxter Family.
Titus is survived by his parents, the Rev. Terry and Debby (Schmidt) Baxter, rural Garner; eight brothers and sisters, Jonathan, Daniel, Bethany, Naomi, Timothy, Hannah, Melody and Rebekah, rural Garner; grandparents, the Rev. Dwight and June Schmidt, Garner, and Richard and Joyce Baxter, Cambridge, Minn.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joseph "Joe" W. Burgess, a lifelong resident of the Goodell, Iowa area, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at the United Methodist Church, Goodell, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Paddy Druhl officiated. Interment was in the Amsterdam Cemetery, Goodell.
Joseph Burgess was born Jan. 25,1910, in Goodell, the son of Thomas Robinson Burgess and Mabel (Smith) Burgess. He attended and graduated from Goodell High School. Joe was a lifelong farmer on the Burgess homestead north of Goodell, now a Century Farm.
He was united in marriage to Aline Kilgore on March 9, 1934. Following their marriage the couple farmed and raised their children on the farm. He was a man who loved to work the land and spend time in the outdoors. His dedication to the outdoors was shown through his many years serving on the Hancock County Conservation Board. In addition to serving on the conservation board, he served for a time as treasurer of the Goodell Fire Department and was a member of the United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his wife and family, and visiting with friends and strangers. A favorite past time of his was building scale model farm wagons.
After retiring from farming, Joe and Aline made their home in the town of Goodell. They later moved to the Prairie View Housing Community in Garner, Iowa, where they lived for four years before moving to the Oakwood Care Center in May 2002.
Those left to cherish the memory of Joe's life include his wife of over 68 years, Aline Burgess, of the Oakwood Assisted Living Residence in Clear Lake; his son, Thomas Clay Burgess, Clear Lake; a daughter, JoAnn Burgess, Clear Lake; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Burgess, Hampton, Iowa; granddaughters Kimberly Burgess Loggins and her husband, Jeff, of Gerogia, and Lynn Marie Burgess Krupp and her husband, Johannes, of Sweden; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dean Burgess; sisters, Helma Proper, Ina Mae Halfpop, and Betty Barkema; and a brother, Richard Burgess.
Tenold Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, was in charge of the arrangements.
William "Bill" P. Differding, 48, of Fort Gibson, Okla., formerly of Jesup, Iowa, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002 in Jesup of cancer.
He was born March 17, 1954, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Claude and Mavis Cordes Risse. After his father died he was adopted by Lynn Differding. He married
Lois Simons July 12, 1975 in Waterloo.
Bill was production manager at the Muskogee, Okla. branch of Waterloo Industries. He had worked for Waterloo Industries for 30 years at the time of this death. He was a member of the National Rifle Associaiton.
Survivors include his wife, Lois, of Fort Gibson, Okla.; his mother, Mavis, Clear Lake; two sisters, Patricia Differding of Swisher, and Diane (Don) Lorenzen, of Swisher; two brothers-in-law, Gene (Barbara) Simons of Cedar Falls and Gary Simons, Clear Lake; one sister-in-law, Judee (Bob) Baer of Cedar Falls, Iowa; one aunt, Goldie Thomas of Waterloo; two uncles, Jim Cordes, Mesa, Ariz. And John Cordes of Waterloo; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his two fathers; paternal grandparents, Matt and Lavina Risse, and Letha Differding; and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Florence Cordes.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 2 at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, with burial in St. Athanasius Church Cemetery, both in Jesup.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Margaret Ellen Root, 92, of Barrington, Ill., formerly of Mason City and Clear Lake, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002 at Governor's Park Assisted Living, Barrington, Ill.
A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, August 31, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Monsignor Robert Hogan officiating. Interment followed at Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Margaret was born Feb. 3, 1910 in Clear Lake, the daughter of George and Jesse (Johnson) Sheridan. She graduated from Clear Lake High School and later from Clark College, Dubuque, Iowa. Margaret was united in marriage to Lael T. Root on Nov. 30, 1936 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake. They owned and operated Root Hardware in Wesley, Iowa for many years, until retiring in 1970 and moving to Clear Lake. Margaret was active in the Democratic Party and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed bowling and playing bridge.
Margaret is survived by two daughters, Ellen M. Murphy and her husband, Richard, of Manchester, Mo., and Carol V. Clark and her husband, Joel, of Barrington, Ill.; two sons, Thomas L. Root and his wife, Sharon, of Pensacola, Fla. and Ronald J. Root and his wife, Marianne, of Chicago, Ill.; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Harriet Allison, of Mason City, and Neva Bertagnolli, of Las Cruces, N.M.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lael, on Jan. 10, 1988; her parents; a brother, Phillip; and one grandson.
Donald L. Mathews, 72, of 1500 S. Shore Dr. #50, Clear Lake, Iowa, died Friday Sept. 6, 2002 at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Ed. Bard, Hospice Chaplin, officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to the Donald L. Mathews memorial fund.
Donald was born Jan. 26, 1930 in Charles City, Iowa, the son of John and Thelma (Baker) Mathews. He graduated from Thornton High School in 1948. Following high school he farmed with his father and later farmed on his own for about twenty years. He also operated heavy equipment on the building of Interstate 35. He moved to Clear Lake in 1971.
Donald married
Shirley (Aitchison) Meling on March 3, 1978 in Sioux Falls, S.D. and they made their home in Clear Lake.
Donald enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, cooking, baking, canning, golfing, dancing and especially spending time with his grandchildren and riding in the golf cart with them. His family and friends will sadly miss him.
Donald is survived by his wife, Shirley Mathews, Clear Lake; three children, Kirk Mathews and his wife, Liz, Hampton, Iowa, Karmen (Mathews) McPherren, Clear Lake, and Jolene (Mathews) Huinker and her husband, Larry, West Union, Iowa; four step-children, Deb Cohrs and her husband, Doug, Wiota, Iowa, Vickie Meling, Clear Lake, Doug Meling, Mason City, Iowa and Scott Meling and his wife, Terese, Clear Lake; seven grandchildren, John Mathews and his wife, Michelle, Casper, Wyo., Paul Mathews, Denver, Colo., Erin (Mathews) Olson and her husband, Jerod, Greenville, Iowa, Kellie (Bauer) Hoadley and her husband, Ross, Clear Lake, Matt Bauer, Belmond, Iowa, Amy Huinker, West Union, Iowa and Brandon Huinker, West Union, Iowa; four step-grandchildren, Teresa Bergan, Mason City, Travis, Tiffany and Tyrelle Campbell, all of Clear Lake; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Vrchoticky, Casey Santee and Alexandra Olson; and two step-great-grandchildren, Jefferson and Joslyn Davis; and his mother-in-law, Rosetta Aitchison, Ventura, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marilyn Rae; and his father-in-law, Merwin Aitchison.
Gary W. Borrill, 55, 710 N. 9th St., Clear Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 4 - 8 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. Inurnment will be held Friday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m. in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Gary W. Borrill Memorial Fund.
Gary was born Aug. 23, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Ray and Clarice (Bachellor) Borrill. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1966. Following high school he worked for his grandfather, Raymond Bachellor, and uncle, Paul Bachellor, at Imperial Home Improvement. He later became the owner of the company. He also worked at Mason City Country Kitchen where he was a night supervisor.
Gary was very active with the American Red Cross. He helped many years with the Band Festival and was a member of the Community Response Emergency Team. He really enjoyed being around his family. His family and friends will sadly miss him.
Gary is survived by his mother, Clarice Borrill, Clear Lake; sister, Nancy Germundson and her husband, Jeff, Manly, Iowa; brother, Dennis Borrill, Belmond, Iowa; nieces, Jenny Raisch, Mason City, and Jenna Germundson, Charles City, Iowa; nephews, Jesse Germundson, Nora Springs, Iowa and Andrew Germundson, Manly; a great niece, Abbey Raisch, Mason City; and by a special member to the family, Diane Lumm and her husband, Rodney, Topeka, Kas. and their children, Tiffany and Ryan.
His father; brother, Larry Borrill; grandparents; and uncles, Paul Bachellor and Harold Borrill, preceded Gary in death.
Gary was a caring and giving person. He continued that in death through the gift of organ and tissue donation through the Iowa Donor Network.
L. Esther Doolittle, 88, Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 14, at the United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave N. Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Interment was at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.
Esther was born July 4, 1914, in Sugar Creek, Poweshiek County, Iowa, the daughter of Emery A. and Eva A. (Hockenberry) Toppin. Following high school, Esther moved to Winnebago, Minn. On Oct. 24, 1932 Esther married
Raymond Doolittle. In 1959 she and her two daughters moved to Clear Lake to be close to her family. She worked at the Lake Café and in the 1960's she purchased the café, operating it until ill health forced her to retire. Esther loved cooking, baking, canning, and her family. She enjoyed her big garden. Esther was a member of the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, Navy Mother's, the Rebekah Lodge #105, and the Grandmother's Club.
Esther is survived by seven children, R. Earl Doolittle and his wife, Shirley, Fairmont, Minn., Kathryn Clark, Yakima, Wash., Mary Helen Hopkins and her husband, Richard, Fresno, Calif., Ruth Cordes and her husband, Bob, Grove City, Minn., Richard Doolittle and his wife, Sharon, Pensacola, Fla., Karen Curry and her husband, Larry, St. James, Minn., and Judy Watson and her husband, Jerry, Clear Lake; two sisters, Ruth Toppin, Clear Lake, and Gertrude Clemons, Thornton, Iowa; one son-in-law, Ken Mortensen and his wife, Kathryn, Ventura, Iowa; 23 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Esther is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Donna Mortensen; three sisters, Mildred Duncanson, Helen Wright, and an infant sister; four brothers, Harlan Toppin, Paul Toppin, Maurice Toppin and Emery Toppin.
Luceal Delpha Scott, 85, of 908 3rd Ave S., Clear Lake, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City. Funeral Services were held Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Interment was at Clear Lake Cemetery. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center, or Critical Care Unit, Mason City.
Luceal was born on a farm near Clear Lake, Iowa on Aug. 27, 1917, the daughter of Harry and Ada (Crozier) Spilman. She attended school in Clear Lake and continued her education at Mason City Jr. College. She taught at a country school until her marriage to Roy Scott on June 19, 1937.
They farmed south of Clear Lake until their retirement and moved to Clear Lake in 1968. She was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of the Thought and Thimble Club and was also very active in Lakeside Ladies Aid. She was a member of the Sorosis Club and a 4-H leader for the Daughters of the Land Club.
Luceal is survived by her husband, Roy Scott, Clear Lake; her four children, Jerry Scott and his wife, Zelda, Clear Lake, Russell Scott and his wife, Joyce, Mason City, Iowa, Sharon Petersburg and her husband, Ray, Loveland, Colo., and Jan Lansink and her husband, George, Cedar Falls, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren, Terry Scott, Tami Cavett, Jason Scott, Joan Ziemke, Jane Bertram, Jennifer Davila, Jackie Means, Shawn Petersburg, Kimberly Wolniak, Michelle Murray, Allison Bryson, Scott Gilroy and Tim Gilroy; twenty great-grandchildren, along with a niece and nephew, relatives and friends.
Luceal was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Irene Nichols; grandson, Jerry Scott, Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Katie Jane Scott.
Dennis James Gilbert, 47, of 708 N. 3rd St., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 at his home. Memorial services were Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Inurnment was in the Concord Cemetery, Garner, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to United Methodist Church, Clear Lake. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Dennis was born Jan. 21, 1955 in Bethany, Mo., the son of Dean Alfred and Agnes Irene (Hestness) Gilbert. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1974. Following high school he attended North Iowa Community College. He worked in the Clear Lake area as an electrician.
Dennis is survived by his mother, Agnes I. Gilbert, Clear Lake; two sisters, Joanne Stebbins, Longwood, Fla., and Judy Schrader and her husband, Jim, Germany; two brothers, Ronald Gilbert, Clear Lake, and Dr. Michael Gilbert and his wife, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and five nieces and nephews, Todd Stebbins, James Schrader, Jesse Gilbert, Kristin Smith and Dr. Deborah Horzen. His father preceded him in death.
Emma Hermana Neuberger, Klemme, Iowa, died Sept. 13, 2002. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 16 at the United Methodist Church of Klemme with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Interment was in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Emma Christians was born March 12, 1913 on her parents farm northeast of Klemme, the daughter of John and Christina (Ennega) Christians. She attended Hancock County rural schools. Emma was united in marriage to William James Neuberger on Feb. 15, 1934, at the Reformed Church Parsonage in Klemme. Following their marriage, the couple farmed and raised their children east of Klemme. In addition to farming with her husband, Emma was a lifelong homemaker and devoted wife and mother. She received great joy in caring for the needs of her husband and children. Emma was dedicated to providing a nurturing and comfortable home to her family. She took great pride in teaching her children values, the importance of faith, and the significance of family. Emma enjoyed family gatherings and the holidays and various other occasions and will be remembered by family and friends for remembering the special events in their lives with a card, letter, or gift. Favorite pastimes included playing card games with her family and playing marbles with her grandchildren. She was an excellent cook. She enjoyed canning, clipping recipes, Sunday visits to relatives, and gardening. In earlier years she enjoyed old time music and square dancing.
Those left to cherish the legacy of Emma's life include a daughter, Marie (Paul) Jurgens, Latimer, Iowa, and grandchildren James (Jill) Miller, Robert (Pat) Miller, Kristy (Mike) Oswald, Therron (Marsha) Miller, and great-grandchildren Heidi, Josh, Stephanie, Michelle, Bobbie, Daniel, Brian, Clayton, Karter, and Blake, and a great-great-granddaughter, Kyra; a son, Bill (Madonna) Neuberger, Klemme, and grandchildren Barbara (Rusty) Murl, Wayne (Juli) Neuberger, great-grandchildren Matthew (Andie) Murl, Stacey, Ashley, Andrew, Keri, Jacob, and Jessica; a son, David (Judy) Neuberger, Garner, Iowa, and grandchildren David (Kerry) Neuberger II, Julie, Nicole, and Johan Neuberger, Melody (Bruce) Thome, Mike Stout, and great-grandchildren, David "Dane" III, Derek, Miranda, Brody, and Megan; a daughter, Marna Ruth (Elwyn) Herman, Brownsville, Texas, and grandchildren Carol Joy (Ronny) Hearn, Michael Elwyn Herman, Deborah Marna (Todd) Schippers, and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Colby, Matthew, Rebecca, Trent, and Elaine; a daughter, Marlys (Guy) Luscombe, Des Moines, Iowa, and grandchildren, Brent (Michelle), Lana, and Ryan Luscombe, and great-grandchildren, Whitney, Brandon, Samantha, and Breanna; a daughter, Margaret Parrett, Cedar Falls, Iowa; a daughter, Marilyn Cox, Des Moines, grandson Leith Cox; a daughter, Marcia Mae (Michael) Evans, and grandchildren, Jennifer, Emily, Amanda, and Scott; sisters, Henrietta Tibbits, Ventura, Iowa, Sena (LaVern) Christensen, Clear Lake, and Elsie (Bill) Wilson, Ventura; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Christians, Garner, and Ione Neuhring, Mason City, and many nieces and nephews.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William in 1997; half-brothers Peter, Harm, Edward, and John Christians; half-sister, Grace Merkel; brothers, Karsjens, Harold, and Duane; sister, Anna Smith; infant brothers, Elton and Adam; great-grandchildren, Holly Miller and Daniel Murl; and son-in-law, Arnold V. Miller.
Mary E. Purcell, 77, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 at the Concord Care Center.
Her funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner with the Rev. Jerry W. Blake officiating. Music was provided by organist, Beverly Cataldo. Pall bearers were Cynthia Kofron, Don Purcell, Jean Purcell, Richard Purcell, Derrick Gagnon and Marcia Squier. Interment was in the Clear Lake cemetery. Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth Purcell, the daughter of David Sylvester and Lydia (Schoonover) Gagnon, was born June 14, 1925 at Clear Lake. She attended school at Clear Lake where she graduated from high school in 1943. She received her R.N. degree at Mercy School of Nursing in Mason City and worked as an R.N. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City. On Nov. 8, 1950 she was married
to Edward Leroy Purcell at Garner. They operated the creamery in Fertile, farmed north of Clear Lake and in 1983 moved to Mason City where they retired. In January of 1992, she moved to Concord Care Center due to health problems. Mary enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and playing cards.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake and the Clear Lake VFW Auxiliary.
Mary is survived by her children, Donald Purcell and his wife, Lois, of Garner and their two children, Pamela Marie Engelking and her husband, Gene, and Patricia Kay Purcell, Cynthia Kofron and her husband, Rick, of Forest City and their two daughters, Mandi and Amy and Jean Purcell of Minneapolis, Minn.; a daughter-in-law, Teri Purcell of Minneapolis, Minn.; a son Michael E. Purcell and his wife, Marti, of Buena Park, Calif. and their two daughters, Dawn and Dena; five great-grandchildren; a brother, David Gagnon and his wife, Loreen, of Clear Lake; a sister, Margaret Squire and her husband, Ron, of Rockford; a sister-in-law, Lynette Gagnon Hild formerly of Parkersburg; and a brother-in-law, Eddy Ingham of Rochester, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Purcell, on Oct. 2, 1999; two sons, Wayne A and Steven R. Purcell; her parents; a brother, Francis Gagnon; and a sister, Lucy Ingham.
Ruth Perry, 62, of Phoenix, Az., formerly Ventura, Iowa, died Sept. 10, 2002 in Phoenix. Memorial services will be Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.
Arthur G. Bless, 66, of 802 N. 8th St. Unit #12, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
No services will be held. According to Art's wishes, his body will be cremated. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Arthur G. Bless memorial fund C/O 802 N. 8th Street, Unit #12, Clear Lake, IA 50428.
Art was born Feb. 22, 1936 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Slagle) Bless. He attended schools in Ventura.
Art was in the United States Coast Guard. While on the coast, he met and married
Joanne Dennison in Vermont on Aug. 25, 1970. Later on, they moved back to Iowa where Art worked for Dean Snyder Construction Co. and then for SMX Freight Lines, from which he retired.
After his retirement, Art found the time to read books, which he loved. He also fished, and fed the squirrels and birds outside his home.
Art will be missed by his wife, Joanne, of Clear Lake; three sons and their
families, AJ and Debbie Bless and daughter, Tatum, of Scottsdale, Az.; Chris Bless, Clear Lake, and Ricky and Kathy Bless and sons, Blake and Tyler, of Candia, New Hampshire.
He was preceeded in death by his parents.
Arlene F. Humberg, 79, of 203 N. 15th St., Clear Lake, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002 at her home in Clear Lake. Funeral service were Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to the Arlene F. Humberg memorial fund.
Arlene was born July 1, 1923 in Meservey, Iowa, the daughter of John and Verna (Riekens) Dirks. She attended school in Swaledale and Thornton.
Arlene married
Carl Humberg on Nov. 30, 1946 in Rockwell, Iowa. They lived in Thornton until 1961 when they moved to Clear Lake. While living in Thornton she worked for fourteen years as a seamstress for Mode-O-Day Corp. in Mason City.
Arlene enjoyed many fishing trips to Leach Lake, watching the birds feeding at her bird feeders in the back yard, bus trips to casinos, Nascar races (she was a big Jeff Gordon fan) and especially visits from her grandchildren. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.
Arlene is survived by her two children, Shirley Davis and her husband, Richard, Thornton, Iowa and Robert Humberg and his wife, Linda, Clear Lake, Iowa; four grandchildren, Scott Mitchell, Boone, Iowa, Sandra Westerman, Thornton, Iowa, Laure Schott, Forest City, Iowa and Todd Humberg and his wife, Heather, Clear Lake; five great-grandchildren, Jessica Schott, Steven Westerman, ShyAnne Westerman, Dylan Humberg and Dalton Humberg; a sister-in-law, Rosella DeVries, Greene, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; son, James; her parents; and one brother, Lester Dirks.
