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Helen McEldoon, 70, of Brighton, Iowa, died at 2:46 a.m., Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City following a brief illness.
Helen May Buck was born Sept. 20, 1932, in Clear Lake, Iowa to James A. and Mina (Harter) Buck. She graduated from Clear Lake High School and married
James P. McEldoon II in Clear Lake on April 14, 1957. He died April 23, 1988.
Mrs. McEldoon and her husband moved to Brighton in 1965. She was a homemaker, assistant cashier at the Rubio Savings Bank of Brighton from 1977-1997. She also worked as a volunteer at the Washington County Hospital gift shop for a short time, had served as treasurer for the Hillcrest Cemetery Association for several years, member of the Brighton Lions Club and member of the Brighton United Church.
Mrs. McEldoon is survived by three sons: James P. McEldoon III of Bozeman, Mt., Todd McEldoon and his fiancée, Mary Jansen, of Rochester, Minn., and Mark McEldoon and his wife, Christy, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; five grandchildren; one brother, James Buck of Clear Lake; two sisters, Ruth Coffin of Eyota, Minn. and Janette Buck of Clear Lake; and a sister-in-law, Martha Buck, of Clear Lake. Her parents; husband; and one brother, Robert Buck, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 15, at the Brighton United Church with the Rev. Kitch Shatzer officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton. A memorial has been established.
Aline M. Burgess, age 91, most recently a resident of the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, formerly of the Goodell, Iowa, area, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2003 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Goodell United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Amsterdam Cemetery, Goodell. The family suggests memorials be given to the donor's choice.
Aline Kilgore was born Dec. 12, 1911 at Union County, Iowa, the daughter of Clay Clarence "C.C." and Elizabeth Marie (Holberg) Kilgore. She attended and graduated from high school in Shannon City, Iowa. Aline continued her post secondary education for two years at the University of Iowa and later completed her B.A. Degree at Drake University.
Following her education, Aline was a teacher for both the Rural Wright and Rural Hancock Schools for a time. She also was employed as the librarian of the Klemme schools and later for the Belmond schools, where she retired in 1980.
Aline was married
to Joseph "Joe" W. Burgess on March 9, 1934 at the United Bretheren Church parsonage in Goodell. Following their marriage the couple farmed and raised their children on the Burgess homestead north of Goodell. In addition to her career in education and farming with her husband, Aline was a life long home maker. she very much loved any activity that included her family. she enjoyed visiting with friends, playing cards, being a 4-H leader and in earlier years, serving on the church board and involvement in activities with the church. ladies. Aline loved being in the outdoors, where favorite past times included fishing and bird watching. Mrs. Burgess liked to read and keep up on current events, especially activities and news of the area. Aline enjoyed music and playing the piano. She had accompanied her mother on various occasions, and played background music for silent movies. Aline made pottery and handmade quilts which she gave to others as keepsakes.
Aline and Joe had lived at Prairie View Housing Community in Garner for four years before moving to Clear Lake where Aline lived in the Courtyard Assisted Living Facility while her husband resided in the Oakwood Care Center. Following his death on Aug. 28, 2002, Aline became a resident of the Oakwood Care Center.
Those left to cherish the memory of Aline's life include her son, Thomas Clay Burgess, Clear Lake; her daughter, JoAnn Burgess, Clear Lake; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Burgess, Hampton, Iowa; sister, Ellen Withers, Paisley, Or.; granddaughters, Kimberly Loggins and her husband, Jeff, Hampton; and Lynn Marie Krupp and her husband, Johannes, Sweden; a great-grandson, Tyler Loggins, Hampton, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe, in Aug. 2002; a son, Dean Burgess; and two brothers, Claire and Lyndon.
Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.
Betty Ann Powell, 76, 3662 North Shore Dr., Clear Lake, died Sunday evening, Sept. 21, 2003 at her home. A funeral Mass was held Friday, Sept. 26, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Msgr. Robert Hogan officiating. Memorials may be made to the Betty Ann Powell Memorial Fund. Interment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Betty was born Feb. 19, 1927, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Earl C. and Albertine "Midge" (Charleston) Welsh. As a child, Betty moved with her family to Mason City where she graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1945. She attended Nursing school at Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. where she met Wm. Thomas Powell. They were married
Oct. 26, 1946 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City. They first made their home in Missouri Valley, Iowa, followed by Sioux Center, Garner, Denison, and Clear Lake in 1967.
Betty loved to garden, knit and do other handiwork; play bridge and go fishing. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and many other clubs and organizations
Betty is survived by her son, Robert Thomas Powell and his wife, April, Ocala, Fla.; her daughter, Mary Ann Bratvold and her husband, Randy, Milton, Wis.; one brother, Thomas Welsh and his wife, Judy, Las Cruces, N.M.; five grandchildren, Jesse Hyde, Milton, Wis., Stacy Schelman and her husband, Charles, Milwaukee, Wis., Betsy Bratvold, and her fiancé, Jeremy Zajac, Milton,Wis., Ray and Todd Powell, Ocala, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Allison, Andrew, Blaine, Eli and Roarke Hyde; her little dog, Patsy, and many relatives and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William, on Sept. 18, 1983.
Roger L. Kelmas, 72, of Mason City, Iowa, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services for Roger will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, with the Rev. Ken Hatland officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Rites at the graveside will be conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association. Memorials may be directed towards the Roger L. Klemas Memorial Fund.
Roger L. Klemas was born May 26, 1931 at Story Hospital in Mason City the son of Harley John and Cora Mildred (Conklin) Klemas. He attended the Mason City School System and graduated in 1949 and went on to receive his Associate of Arts Degree from Mason City Junior College in 1951. Roger continued his education and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Iowa in 1953. He then served his country from 1953 1955 in the Korean Conflict achieving the Rank of Corporal in the United States Army. Roger L. Klemas was united in marriage to June M. Olson on March 30, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.
As a boy Roger delivered newspapers for the Des Moines Register at the age of 10 and for the Globe Gazette at the age of 12. Roger was a mail room employee at the Globe Gazette in 1943. He then worked for the Globe Gazette advertising department from 1953 - 1968 and then Mohawk Advertising from 1968 - 1971 when he retired.
Roger was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he helped with ushering and preparing the Sunday bulletins. He also was a volunteer at the Good Shepherd Health Center visiting the residents for over 13 years. Roger had a deep appreciation and love for nature and the outdoors, he was an avid stamp collector and reader. Roger always enjoyed the Wednesday morning breakfast club with the guys. He also always loved to spend time with his family and friends and dearly cared for his or his families' pets.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, June Marie; three sons, John Lee Klemas, Mason City, Michael Allen Klemas and wife Diane (Hemann) of Mason City, and Dennis Mark Klemas of Mason City; a brother, Ted Klemas and his wife Patricia, of Mason City; several brothers and sisters-in-laws; many nieces and nephews; four aunts and one uncle, and lifetime friend Robert Bales, Clear Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Clayton; two uncles, three aunts and his grandparents.
Sherwood Otto Pitkin, 89, of 22445 Eagle Ave., Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at the Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2003 with the Rev. Merlin Norris officiating. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Family suggests memorials to the Sherwood Otto Pitkin Memorial Fund.
Sherwood was born Aug. 16, 1914 northeast of Miller, Iowa, the son of Austin Otto Pitkin and Nellie Sophia (Schwartz) Pitkin. Sherwood married
Marian L. Olson on May 18, 1938 at the Ellington Prairie Church, rural Garner, Iowa. In 1938 Sherwood started farming near Burchinal, Iowa, until moving to a farm near Garner in 1943. He farmed near Clear Lake from 1949 until present.
Sherwood enjoyed music and playing the violin with his dad and brothers at their family gatherings. He also would spend time hunting and fishing with his brothers and sharing lots of stories. Sherwood enjoyed reading about geography, science and history and was very knowledgeable about Clear Lake and local history. He loved all the grandchildren visits.
Sherwood was a member of the Fertile Lutheran Church serving on various positions on the church council. He was a trustee for Grant Township and a member of the Farm Bureau.
Sherwood is survived by two sons, Sherril Pitkin and his wife, Susan of Corvallis, Ore. and Jim Pitkin of Mason City, Iowa; a daughter, Donna Ouverson and her husband, Jerry, of Fertile; a brother, Ivan Pitkin and his wife, Geraldine, Clear Lake; sisters-in-law Elaine Pitkin, Clear Lake, and Luella Pitkin of Andrews, Texas; brother-in-law, Arno Olson and his wife, Alma, Garner; sister-in-law, Bernice Anderson, Forest City, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Kristine Pitkin and Brian Pitkin, Corvallis, Ore., Jeff Ouverson and his wife, Dixie, Manly, Iowa, Jon Ouverson, Forest City, Iowa, Julie Ouverson, Woodbury, Minn., Jodie Ouverson and Jamie Ouverson, both of Des Moines, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marian; a sister, Goldie Bitker and her husband, Roy; four brothers: Norval and his wife, Doris, Franklin, Virgil and his wife, Dorothy and Curtis Pitkin.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Fern M. Boyle, 98, long time Clear Lake business owner, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 at the Heritage Care Center, 501 S. Kentucky, Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or to Zion Lutheran Church of Clear Lake.
Fern was born Jan. 25, 1905 in Clear Lake to Oluf T. and Susan (Olson) Hansen. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1922 where she was an honor student and a member of the girls traveling basketball team. Fern attended the University of Iowa where she was president of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and president of the Pan Hellenic Association. She graduated in 1927 with a BA Degree. In 1931 she was married
to Herman L. Boyle at her family home in Clear Lake. Immediately following the wedding they left by train and then by boat for South America where they lived in several different countries including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Uruguay.
After Herman's retirement they moved to Clear Lake and operated a potato farm at Thompson, Iowa and lived in Fern's childhood home, where she lived until her health forced her to move to the Heritage Care Center. Fern and Herman were involved in the operation of Oluf T. Hansen Dept. Store. The store was started by her father in August, 1899. Fern was a life long member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, where she was once an organist. Fern had the honor of being the Grand Marshall of the Clear Lake 4th of July parade in 1999.
Fern was a very positive person who always found a way to make people feel special, and will be greatly missed by her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman, in 1994, and her sister, Genevieve (Doli) Morgan.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Boyle; two nephews, Phillip and Tom Boyle; a niece, Carolyn Hart; a very special cousin, Erna Hansen Bevington; and the Valores and Russell Young family.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Wayne Wilcox, 89, 608 North Shore Dr., Clear Lake, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave N., Clear Lake, with Pastor Fanny Hansen and Elders Cliff and Wanda Hagman, officiating. Visitation with the family will be at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service. A private inurnment was held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Community of Christ Church in lieu of flowers.
Wayne was born July 29, 1914, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Hattie (Sales) Wilcox. He worked with his father for 27 years in the grocery and meat market business there. He married
Nellie Irene Leonard on Aug. 24, 1936 in Logan, Iowa. They moved to Clear Lake in 1952 where he bought Wilcox Furniture from his brother, Wendell. He operated it until his retirement in 1996, but still enjoyed going down and visiting in the store. Wayne loved to go fishing and traveling, enjoying the winters they spent in Mission Texas. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, polishing his car and most of all, his work at the store.
Wayne was involved with the Clear Lake Business Development Corp., Retail division and former board member of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Wayne was the Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July parade in 2001. He was a member of the Masons and Shriners, was involved with IFCA and joined the Clear Lake Noon Lions in 1953. In Lions Club, he served as Director in 1969; first, second and third vice president and President in 1973. He was awarded the distinguished Melvin Jones Award. In 1973, he received a citation from the Minnesota Furniture Salesman Club in recognition of his consideration, courtesy and friendliness.
Wayne was a member of the Community of Christ Church, Clear Lake. He was ordained a teacher in 1958, and Elder in 1962. He served in the local congregation, and as District Bishop.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Nellie Wilcox, Clear Lake; daughter, Janelle Sargent and her husband, Dale, Clear Lake; two grandchildren, Jennifer Moore and her husband, Bruce, Scottsdale, Az. and Jeff Sargent and his wife, Heather, American Fork, Utah, and two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Stephen Moore.
Wayne is preceded in death his parents; a brother, Wendell Wilcox and his wife, Lucille.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Maxine May Ormsby, 86, 1887 200th St., Ventura, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003 at her home. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave S. Clear Lake, with Msgr. Robert Hogan officiating. Interment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Maxine May Ormsby Memorial Fund.
Maxine was born Feb. 28, 1917, on the family farm south of Ventura, the daughter of Albert and Josephine (Stork) Thronson. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1934. She farmed with her parents and brother. Maxine married
James E. Ormsby Oct. 22, 1946 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Garner, Iowa. They continued to live on her family farm.
Maxine's life centered on her family, making sure all their birthdays and holidays were very special. She also enjoyed gardening, playing cards and games, quilting, knitting and cooking. She made a special quilt for each of her three daughters and seven grandchildren. Maxine and Jim celebrated 56 years together. Maxine was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Garner, and the Union Dozen Club.
Maxine is survived by her husband, James E. Ormsby, Ventura; three daughters, Kathy Meinecke and her husband, Don, Forest City, Iowa, Karen Purcell and her husband, Dan, Clear Lake, and Joan Losey and her husband, Brad, Clear Lake and seven grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Meinecke; Mike, Matthew, Benjamin and Rachel Purcell; and Courtney Losey.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Francis Thronson and one grandchild, Sarah Purcell.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Leo H. Peters, 84, of 515 2nd St. S, Rockwell, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 2nd St. S., Rockwell, Pastor Ronald Bolinger officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in rural Swaledale, Iowa.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 3rd St. S. in Rockwell, and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Leo was born in Pleasant Valley Township, Feb 24, 1919, the youngest child to Harm and Mary Peters. He was nicknamed Buddy Boy by his mother and many still know him as Bud.
In 1941 he married
Edna Elizabeth Markwardt in Bethany, Mo. He was baptized immediately after birth at home and was confirmed at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Thornton, Iowa. Leo was an active member of St Peter Lutheran church. He served two terms as councilman and was a Christian inspiration to many. He had a life long interest in farming. He will be remembered as a loving husband, caring father and wonderful grandfather. He had many close nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna Peters; a daughter, Lauralye Peters, Centennial, Colo.; a son, Darwin, and wife, Beverly, Rockwell; a daughter, Carolyn AbuJobarah and husband, Saleem, Rockwell; a sister, Katherine Amundson, Northwood; a sister-in-law, Reva Peters, Swaledale; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and special friends, Bob and Nancy Corporan, Dougherty, Iowa.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Louie and sister, Matilda.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
David E. Toft, 68, of Savage, Minn., died Oct. 5, 2003 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m., at the St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville, Minn. with the Rev. William Nordmark presiding. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorial services also will be Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.
David was born Feb. 2, 1935 in Polk County, Iowa, the son of Iver and Sadie (Evans) Toft.
David married
Marjorie Walls on Sept. 30, 1956 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. He was a machinist in the tool and dye industry.
David was a gentle, caring, kind man with a positive outlook on life that will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
David is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of 47 years; son, Mike Toft of New Prague; daughter, Julie (Scott) Sieben, Savage; two grandchildren, Nikki and Jenna Sieben and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Delores Fischer.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
