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LaVern W. Miller, 79, 101 S. 21st St., Clear Lake, died Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 1:30 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Interment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to the LaVern W. Miller Memorial Fund.
LaVern was born April 28, 1924 in Clear Lake, the son of Lloyd and Ina (Edwards) Miller. He graduated from Clear Lake High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. LaVern married
Pearl Louise Wagner on April 28, 1945 in Wesley, Iowa. After serving in the Army, they moved back to the Clear Lake area where he farmed from 1950 1966. They then moved in to town and LaVern worked for Stinehart Implement and Brakke Implement until his retirement in 1986.
LaVern enjoyed traveling, woodworking, collecting toy farm machinery and family reunions. He was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church and the Clear Lake V.F.W.
LaVern is survived by his wife, Pearl Miller, Clear Lake; four children, Linda Barlow and her husband, Larry, Clear Lake, Charlene Schabacker and her husband, Konnie, Mason City, Nancy Ashland and her husband, Al, Clear Lake and LaVonne Pedelty and her husband, Dale, Mason City; eight grandchildren, John Barlow, Owatonna, Minn., Teresa Klein and her husband, Ernie, Clear Lake, Joe Barlow and his wife, Becky, Clear Lake, Sheila Groeneweg and her husband, Kirk, Clear Lake, Patti Jencks and her husband, Mark, Hawkeye, Iowa, Matt Spencer, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Lucas Ashland and Will Ashland, Clear Lake; fourteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Dwayne Miller and his wife, Ardith, Charles City, Iowa and one sister, Dorothy Jean Heimendinger and her husband, Orville, Osage, Iowa.
LaVern was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Orville Miller; a sister, Bonnie Miller; two grandchildren, Dan Jensen and Shannon Jensen.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Bradley Dean Julsen, 46, of 1403 Willow St., Clear Lake, died following his courageous battle with cancer at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit on Wednesday evening, March 17, 2004.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake with the Rev. Janice R. Burnett. Interment was at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Bradley D. Julsen memorial fund.
Bradley was born the second of four children to Carroll Julsen and Joyce "DeWitt" Julsen in Mason City on Sept. 22, 1957. He graduated from North Central High School in Manly, Iowa and then attended Agriculture Power Mechanics School at NIACC, graduating in 1977. He furthered his education by again attending NIACC and receiving his AA degree in 1980 and then transferring to Iowa State University and receiving his degree in Industrial Education in 1982. He worked as a substitute teacher for a few years in Mason City and Manly. During that time he managed the Rail Club in Manly. Brad was united in marriage to Barb Hebel on March 4, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nev. To this union was born three daughters. Brad joined the staff of FedEx as a courier in 1987 and later became engaged as the manager for the last six years of the 16 that he worked for them. He proved himself as an organized person who drove himself to perfection in his work and home life. He enjoyed fishing in Canada, hunting pheasants, ducks, deer, and wild turkey. As a golfer he strived to do his best, even scoring a hole-in-one at the Manly Golf Course. When he could he liked to play poker with his buddies, but often his love for his wife, three daughters and home projects came first. He was a wonderful father and husband and spent a great deal of time with his three daughters, honing their athletic skills in softball, soccer and most recently, basketball.
His strong will and incredible determination was evident over the past few months in completing projects around the home, while facing the reality of his pending death. Brad talked to everyone and anyone and his ability to teach and give to others was evident by just being himself around others. Brad had a strong faith, yet remained very private in his beliefs. At work he received numerous awards that were a testament to his personality and staying on task. These included the "Golden Falcon Award"- the highest award that FedEx bestows - for giving service above and beyond, which he received in September 2002. He was awarded the manager of the month several times. His regional manager had nominated Brad for the "Purple Pride Award" which is only one of 50 Humanitarian Awards given in the United States semi annually. This award will be given out in April. At the same time, Brad had nominated Sue, from the local office, for the same award which she will receive. Rarely are two of these awards given out at the same office at the same time. Brad was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.
Those thankful in sharing Brad's life include his wife of 13 years, Barb, Clear Lake; their three daughters, Samantha, age 11, Taylor, age 9 and Alexa, age 6, all at home; his sister, Darcy Julsen-Miller and her husband, Vern, Mason City; two brothers, Mike Julsen and his wife, Vickie, Hiawatha, Iowa, and Craig Julsen, Des Moines, Iowa; his mother-in-law, Ila Hebel, Manly; many other in-laws and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Julsen and Joyce Julsen, and his grandparents, Florence and Elmer DeWitt.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation services, Mason City, was in charge of arrangements.
Eldon L. Finer, 87, of 2518 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 21, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 25, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake with Evangelist Robert Orr officiating. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., at Ward-Van Slyke.
Eldon was born July 8, 1916, at Thompson, Iowa the son of Emil and Grace (Holland) Finer. Eldon graduated from Mason City High School in 1935. Following his graduation he worked in the office of Decker's. Eldon served in the U.S. Army during WWII and after his discharge returned to Mason City and worked with his father at Finer Foods in Clear Lake. After the family business was sold he returned to Decker's and continued in sales. He later was a meat cutter at Ames, Iowa and Mason City. He also worked in the insurance business prior to his retirement.
Eldon married
Harriet Van Allen, Nov. 26, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. Eldon loved spending time with his family, he loved music and was in the Mason City High School Band. He loved the Lord, reading the Bible, hosting gospel meetings and hymn sings in their home. Eldon enjoyed history and books about WWII, and activities on the lake. Eldon was a member of Mason City Christian Assembly.
Eldon is survived by his wife, Harriet Finer, of Clear Lake; five children, Robin Peters and her husband, Michael, of North Liberty, Iowa, Cheryl Finer-Toppin and her husband, Jack, of Garner, Iowa, Jeffrey Finer and his wife, Linda, of Clear Lake, Jacquelyn Dillon and her husband, Neil, of Chandler, Az. and Don Finer and his wife, Leslie, of Aliso Viejo, Calif.; ten grandchildren, Jordan, Aaron, Stephan, Nathan, and Hannah Peters, Nicole Toppin, Riley, Nickolas, Whitney Finer, and David Dillon.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Kimm Finer and Steven Dillon.
Violet Viola Levang, 87, of 215 S. 3rd St., Clear Lake, died Monday, March 29, 2004 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Services were held Friday, April 2, at the Open Bible Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Will Hunsaker. Family suggests memorials to the Violet Levang Memorial Fund.
Violet was born Dec. 26, 1917 in Melrose, Minn. the daughter of Arthur and Flossie (Coe) Cheney. She graduated from Melrose High School and the University of Minnesota.
She worked at the Palmer House in the Twin Cities. She met her former husband at a Rival Meeting in the Twin Cities.
Violet married
Eli Levang in June of 1946. They lived on a farm west of Fertile, Iowa. He died in 1982 and she continued to live on the farm until 1986. She then moved to Clear Lake to live.
Violet worked for Ritter Nursing Home in Clear Lake from 1946-1968. She then cooked for the Fertile School until 1976. She was known as a grandmother to many children. She babysat in her home. She always put others before herself and was a very caring person.
One of her goals in life was to read through the Bible every year. She was an active member of the Open Bible Church, Clear Lake.
Violet is survived by her son, Nathan Levang, and his fiancée, Kim Anderson, Clear Lake; grandchildren, Marie Levang, Fertile, Iowa, Laura Swingen, Fertile, Stephanie Daugard and her husband, Neil, Britt, Iowa and Kara Swingen, Fertile; and by a sister, Lilah Ruehmann, Little Rock, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, and one brother, Arthur Cheney.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Lila Hopkey Lekwa, 79, of 221 South Fourth St., Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian and Dick Scott, Lay Assistant, at Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to Lila Lekwa Memorial Fund.
Lila was born May 4, 1923 near Belmond, Iowa the daughter of Dan and Sadie (VanBuskirk) Fjetland. She attended grade school at Belmond. She graduated from Clarion High School. She married
Harvey C. Hopkey June 1, 1940. They farmed southwest of Alexander, Iowa until 1967, they then moved to Clear Lake where she worked at Johnson's Paint and Gift. She later went to work for Orkin Exterminating in Mason City and retired from there after 20 years. Her first husband, Harvey, died in 1985. She married
Glen Lekwa, of Clear Lake, August 18, 1990 and they made their home in Clear Lake.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and went to women's circle. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling, boating, going to little league games and doing puzzles.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Lekwa, Clear Lake; one daughter, Sharon (Raymond) Barlow of Columbus, Neb.; one son, David (Carol) Hopkey of Newton, Iowa; four grandchildren, Bradley (Amy Sue) Hopkey, Des Moines, Iowa, Robyn (Jeff) Schmidt, Des Moines, Kimberly (Darin) Berger, Park Rapids, Minn., Gregory (Faith) Barlow, Lincoln, Neb.; seven great-grandchildren; five brothers, Eldon Fjetland, Riceville, Iowa, Lorin (Marcella) Fjetland, Belmond, Iowa, Larry (Ruby) Fjetland, LeRoy, Minn., Donald (Ilalee) Fjetland, Riceville, Danny (Ivadelle) Fjetland, Riceville; four sisters, Donna (Merlin) Johnson, Meservey, Iowa, Vivian (Delbert) Pals, Meservey, Judy Peil, Alexander, Iowa and Betty Pollard, Osage, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant daughter; one infant brother; one brother, Darold Fjetland and her first husband, Harvey Hopkey. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Ann Marie Harris, 86, of 17475 France St., Omaha, Neb., formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment was in Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests Memorials to Opportunity Village.
Ann was born Sept. 8, 1917 in Howard County, Neb. the daughter of Clyde and Johanna (Petersen) Jacobsen.
She married
Dwayne L. Harris in Omaha, Neb.
Ann started her own company as a consumer research analyst, which she operated for fifteen years.
Ann is survived by her husband, Dwayne L. Harris, Omaha; a daughter, Kay A. Wise and her husband, Dr. Kenneth, Omaha; her son, Ron Harris, Clear Lake; four grandchildren, Kristl M. Finnes, Stillwater, Minn., Kenton G. Wise, Omaha, Sherri and Cindy Knutson, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Carlee Knutson, Kennedi Finnes and Kayleigh Finnes, and two brothers, Dale Jacobsen, Firth, Neb. and Gene Jacobsen and his wife, Marilyn, North Platt, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James L. Harris; grandson, James L. Harris Jr.; and three brothers, Glen, Byron and Calvin Jacobsen. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge or arrangements.
Joel Duitscher, 79, of 1310 Village Rd, Clear Lake, died Friday, April 2, 2004 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Memorial service was Tuesday, April 6, at the Clear Lake Christian Church, Clear Lake with the Rev. Mark Young officiating. Inurnment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military honors were by the Clear Lake V.F.W. The family suggests memorials of their choice in memory of Joel Duitscher.
Joel was born in Clarion, Iowa the son of Joe and Carrie (Petersen) Duitscher. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1942. He served in the United States Army during WWII.
Joel married
Barbara McCutcheon on Oct. 4, 1947 in Goldfield, Iowa. He farmed in the Clarion area for fourteen years. He managed the Grundy Center Cooperative Elevator before transferring to Des Moines, Iowa, where he was in grain merchandising. He retired in Clear Lake.
He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed gardening, woodworking and spending time around the lake and especially being with his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of Clear Lake Christian Church and Clear Lake V.F.W.
Joel is survived by his wife, Barbara Duitscher, Clear Lake; two daughters, Jody Babinat and her husband, Tom, Grundy Center, Iowa and Patricia Larsen and her husband, Ralph, Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Shane Babinat, Shawna Babinat and her fiancée, Scott Kuiper, Keri Babinat, Kelsey Larsen and Bryan Larsen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Donald, three other brothers, Delmar, Harold and Ray and an infant granddaughter, Kelly Jo Babinat.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Purviance, 89, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. According to her wishes, she has been cremated. A memorial service will be held April 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Richard Scott, Lay Assistant of Zion Lutheran Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa in her name in lieu of flowers.
Thelma was born March 6, 1914 in Clear Lake, the daughter of David and Catherine (Mier) Stricker. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1932 and attended Iowa Teachers College. She taught school in Lincoln Township for four years. She married
Jesse Purviance on December 24, 1936 at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage in Mason City. They farmed in Lincoln Township 44 years and moved to Clear Lake in 1981. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She also belonged to the DD Club.
Thelma enjoyed cooking, sewing and reading books. When she was young she was addicted to fishing. "Good food has always graced my table; my home has been a warm and happy place." She enjoyed the beauty of flowers and the song of the bird.
Thelma is survived by her three children, JoAnn Kaasa and her husband, Merwyn "Bud", Hanlontown, Iowa, and their children Tim Kaasa and wife, Alice, Joel Kaasa and his wife, Teresa, Doy Gilbert and husband, Chad; Dennis Purviance and his wife, Joyce, Ft. Worth, Texas, and their children Kati Bewley and husband, Ronald, Jesse Purviance and wife, Monica, John Purviance and wife, Kristie, James Purviance and wife, Stephanie; and Linda Matson and her husband, Jon, Clear Lake, and their children, Shelly Benton and husband, Doug, Mindy Zaruba and husband, Tim, Marcy Bitner and husband, David; seventeen great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dave Stricker Jr. and his wife, Marie, Mason City, Ralph Stricker and his wife, Jerry, Mason City, and Harold Stricker and his wife, Mary Ann, Orchard, Iowa.
Thelma is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Leah Hage; brothers, Ronald and Ben Stricker, and an infant great-granddaughter.
Sierra Ann Penning, newborn daughter of Jeffrey and Teresa (Oleson) Penning, died April 5, 2004 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa. Graveside services were Tuesday, April 13, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake with the Rev. Jan Burnett of Clear Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Family suggests memorials to the Sierra Ann Penning Memorial Fund.
Sierra is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Teresa Penning, Clear Lake; two brothers, Trevor and Jared and one sister, Stephanie; paternal grandparents, Larry and Carole Penning, Duncan, Iowa; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Carolyn Oleson, Latimer, Iowa; one uncle, Kevin Oleson and his wife, Ann, Des Moines, Iowa and two aunts, Connie Cheever and her husband, Lyle, Britt, Iowa and Brenda Oleson, Latimer, Iowa.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
James "Jim" Cookman, 84, of 1010 South Third Street, Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 10, 2004 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church of Mason City, officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors by the VFW Post #4868 of Clear Lake.
James LeRoy, the son of Leslie and Mary (Keys) Cookman, was born March 20, 1920 in Mason City, Iowa. He received his education from the Mason City High School. While in high school, he played football and baseball for the Mason City Mohawks. He was an All State football player on the 1938, State Championship team and was also an All State baseball player and Golden Gloves Boxer. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Gribben on April 26, 1941 in Mason City. Jim served his country in the United States Navy from 1942 - 1945. He participated in D-Day and several major European campaigns during World War II. He returned to the Mason City area and worked for Betsy Ross for eight years and then for Butter Top Bakery for thirty-two years. He moved to Clear Lake in 1956.
Jim was a member of the River City Softball Hall of Fame. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, woodworking, traveling, boating, and boxing.
Jim is survived by his children, Linda Kirkey and her husband, Tom, of Farmington, Minn., Mike Cookman of Clear Lake and Pat Cookman of Knoxville, Iowa; two sisters, Bea Johnson of Mason City, and Elizabeth Schnarr and her husband, Bob, of Morton, Ill., and one brother, Dan Cookman of Clear Lake. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Mary Kirkey-Olson of Rosemount, Minn., Jim Kirkey of Minneapolis, Minn., Todd Cookman of Clear Lake, and Tanya Sue Cummings of Austin, Minn.; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine; his parents; one brother, Bill; one brother-in-law, Kenny Johnson; one sister-in-law, Veronica Cookman, and one nephew, Tom Johnson.
Harry LaVern Christensen, 91, of 625 14th Ave N, Clear Lake, died Saturday, April 10, 2004 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday April 15, at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Garner, Iowa with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, rural Garner. Memorials can be made to Hospice of North Iowa or St. John Lutheran Church.
LaVern was born the son of John and Myrtle Mae (Giles) Christensen, June 24, 1912, at Alexander, Iowa.
LaVern married
Sena Christians on April 4, 1937 at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme, Iowa. He was a farmer and carpenter until retiring in 1976. His hobbies were fishing, traveling, woodworking and playing cards.
LaVern is survived by his wife, Sena, of Clear Lake; a daughter, Diana Glidden, of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Terri (Denny) Van Hemert; and Jeffrey (Kitty) Glidden; great-grandchildren, Courtney and Caitlyn; a son, Kenton Christensen of Princeton, Minn.; grandchildren Kurtis (Michelle) Christensen, Kiley Christensen and Kindolyn (Jason Spears) Christensen; great-grandchildren Autumn, Summer, Moriah and Morgan; and many nieces and nephews.
LaVern was preceded in death by a daughter, Terri Sue; his parents; four brothers, Bill, George, James and Clarence Christensen and four sisters, Mae Meyers, Inez Meyers, Elsi Klang and Eve Erikson.
Orville S. Johnson, 83, Clear Lake, died Sunday, April 18, 2004 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa with his family surrounding him. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 21, 11 a.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City. The Rev. Derik Yarian, of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, will be officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City. Military Honors will be presented by Mason Veterans Memorial Association. Memorials may be given to the Orville S. Johnson Memorial Fund.
Orville was born Jan. 21, 1921 in Scarville, Iowa. He attended schools in Mason City. Orville served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Following the war he came back to Mason City. He married
Grace Anway. He worked as a mechanic and later for O'Brien Moving and Storage both in Mason City.
Orville enjoyed working on cars, dancing at the V.F.W., sight seeing, going to parks in Mason City and being with family and friends. He was a member of the Mason City V.F.W.
Orville is survived by a son, Arnold Johnson, Pennsylvania; brother, Larry Johnson and Sherri, Lubbock, Texas; a sister, Evelyn Vonhagen and her husband, Oliver, Northwood, Iowa and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Orville was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; six brothers, Wayne, Norman, Clifford, Vernon, Kenneth and Leonard and two sisters, Elaine and Pearl.
John Leonard Tatro, 54, 10284 300th St., Mason City, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 24, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake. The Rev. Jan Burnett and the Rev. Jeff Ungs officiated. Interment was held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the John Tatro Memorial Fund.
John was born April 30, 1949 in Concordia, Kan., the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Barker) Tatro. His family moved to Mason City when John was young. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1968 and went to NIACC for one year. John married
Jean Prestholt June 20, 1976 at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake. To this union one son, Chuck, was born. John worked at Armour and Company and then Opportunity Village for 20 years.
Boy Scouts were very important to John. He was a former Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master for Troop 30 of Clear Lake. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, wood-working, the Boy Scouts and mountain hiking. He enjoyed spending time at the Boundary Waters and anything to do with nature.
John was a lifetime member of NRA and the Boy Scouts. He was a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Clear Lake.
John is survived by his wife, Jean Tatro, Mason City; his son, Chuck Tatro, Greeley, Colo. and his special friend, Heather Pitner, Loveland, Colo.; John's parents, Leonard and Dorothy Tatro, Concordia, Kan.; one sister, Jolene Springer and her husband, Harold, Hampton, Iowa; three brothers, Jack Tatro and his wife, Gerda, Jamestown, Kan., Jeff Tatro and his wife, Drenna, Concordia, Kan., Jim Tatro and his children, Andy, Eli, and Melissa, Fort Collins, Colo. and several other nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Tatro.
