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Marie Hamann, 96, Ventura, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 9, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura, with the Rev. Daird W. Korth officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Visitation will be Thursday, from 5 until 7 p.m., at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.
The family of Marie Hamann has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura or Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.
Marie was born Oct. 3, 1907 in Adel, Iowa, the daughter of Fred E. and Virgie (Potter) Wilson. Marie attended school in Clear Lake. She was united in marriage to George Hamann on July 3, 1925. He preceded her in death in 1977. In 1934, George and Marie built the Heidelberg Supper Club in Luana, Iowa and owned and operated the supper club until 1952. In 1958, the family began farming in the rural Ventura area and after her husband's death in 1977, Marie continued to farm until the time of her death.
She loved and enjoyed taking care of the farm, gardening, and flowers.
She was the oldest member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura and was also a member of the Dorcus Society.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Betty Nolan, Naperville, Ill.; four great-grandchildren, William C. Nolan III, Aurora, Ill., Carolyn Nolan, Aurora, Jeffrey Kennedy, Naperville, Ill., and Meghan Kennedy of Naperville; a brother, Bill Wilson and his wife, Elsie, Ventura, Iowa; many nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends.
Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, William C. Nolan Jr., and Carol Kennedy; a great-grandson, John Nolan; five brothers, Harold, Nile, Jim, George, and Henry Wilson, and two sisters, Margie Walker and Mary Byerly.
Delores Lallier, 73, 205 Westview Dr., Ventura, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at Heritage Care Center, Mason City, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake with the Rev. Robert Hogan officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial may be left to the discretion of the family.
Delores Ellen, the daughter of Earl Sr. and Veda (Robinson) Bowman, was born Nov. 10, 1930 in Algona, Iowa. She received her education and graduated from Algona High School. After high school, she attended nursing training, where she earned her LPN degree. Delores was united in marriage to Leo F. Lallier on Sept. 9, 1950 in Algona. The couple made their home in Ventura. Delores worked for what is now Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa for over 40 years in varying areas, but her specialties were the medical and surgical floors. She returned to NIACC in the early 1970's to obtain her RN degree.
Delores's greatest love was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed traveling with Leo to Arizona for the winter months for the past several years. She was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Clear Lake.
Delores is survived by her husband, Leo, of Ventura; three daughters, Vicki McNally and her husband, Patrick, Tucson, Az., Debra Sharits and her significant other, Jack Wignot, Redondo Beach, Calif., and Kristy Prall and her husband, Kirk, Meridian, Idaho. Also surviving are six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Earl Bowman, Jr. and his wife, Shirley, Hayfield, Minn., and two sisters, Barb Craig and her husband, Don, Washington, Ill., and Judy Radig and her husband, Roger, Lone Rock, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Larry Bowman, and one granddaughter, Melissa.
Frank "Speck" Haddy, 80, of 111 Fifth Ave. North, Clear Lake, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second Street SW, Mason City, with the Rev. Joseph Mirwoski officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Frank, the son of Mike and Andoria (Eddy) Haddy, was born Oct. 15, 1923 in Seneca, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1941. He entered the United States Army as a pathfinder with the 82nd Airborne Division's 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Frank earned the Bronze and Silver stars as well as the Purple Heart during his time in the military. After being discharged in 1946 he returned to the United States and spent a short time in California before returning to the Clear Lake area. He was united in marriage to Juanita Henningsen on May 4, 1949 in Clear Lake. During Frank's lifetime he worked with several businesses in the Clear Lake area, such as Touristville Boat Company. He was a co-owner of Lake Crest Café, Clark Sport Shop, and the Lamplighter Lounge in Buffalo Center, Iowa. He retired from Martin Marietta after many years of service. As a retiree he worked for Nelson Petroleum and then the Railroad Crew Transport until June 2 of this year.
Frank's greatest love was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed gardening and was very involved with planning the yearly reunions of his Army Division.
Frank was a member of the former American Legion Post #222 of Clear Lake and a lifetime member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Post # 4868.
Frank is survived by his wife, Lorene, of Clear Lake; one daughter, Lauralee Calgaard and her husband, Gary; one son, Michael Lauritz Haddy and his wife, Lisa Van Slyke, of Houston, Texas,; five grandchildren, Thomas Calgaard of Ames, Iowa, Ivy Calgaard of Nashville, Tenn., Cody and Brandon Haddy of Corpus Cristi, Texas and Colton Bodin of Houston, Texas; four step-children, Diana Byington and her husband, Tim, of Clear Lake, Darcy Skellenger and her husband, Dan, of Clear Lake, Jeff Pierce and his wife, Amy, of Rochester, Minn., and Randy Pierce of Woodland, Calif.; 10 step-grandchildren and one step-great-granddaughter. Also surviving are four sisters, Mae Sharp of Long Beach, Calif., Martha Slaughter, of Cypress, Calif., Elizabeth Christensen of Long Beach, and Betty Beck of Dayton, Ohio, and one brother, James Haddy of Indio, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Juanita, and four brothers.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Wayne "Shorty" Spilman, 74, 14754 Evergreen, Clear Lake, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. A funeral service was held Saturday, July 10, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Interment was held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military Honors were by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to the Wayne Spilman Memorial Fund.
Shorty was born Oct. 26, 1929, on the family farm south of Clear Lake, the son of Daniel and Alphena (Thompson) Spilman Jr. He attended rural schools. Shorty served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. When he came back to Clear Lake he farmed the family farm with his brothers and father. Shorty married
Phyllis "Till" Kelley on Oct. 10, 1954 at Zion Lutheran Church.
Shorty and Till enjoyed going to sales and collecting antiques. They enjoyed their many family pets, including their pet cow, Josie. He had a great love for cattle and horses. Shorty could tell a joke like nobody else. He loved visiting. He was loved by all and never met a stranger. Shorty was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, and the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Shorty is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Till) Spilman, Clear Lake; three sisters, Thelma Duregger, Clear Lake, Helen Duregger and her husband, Fred, New Porte News, Vir., and Betty Thomas, Clear Lake; two brothers, Sam Spilman, Clear Lake, and Daniel T. Spilman, Clear Lake; two sisters-in-law, Audrey Spilman and Alma Spilman, both of Clear Lake, and many nieces and nephews.
Shorty was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Orval and Dale Spilman; two brothers-in-law, Virgil Duregger and Bill Thomas, and many wonderful pets.
Linda R. Finger, 56, Forest City, Iowa, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at her home. A funeral service was held Friday, July 9, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Ed Bard officiating. Interment was held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa in her name.
Linda was born Dec. 9, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of George F. and Nina (Zimmel) Hoffman. Linda attended Clear Lake High School. She worked as a waitress at the Holiday Inn, Mason City and Winnebago Industries for over 20 years in the Stitch Craft Department. Linda married
Dale Finger on Jan. 4, 1992 at Faith Lutheran Church, Miller, Iowa.
Linda was an avid Coca Cola collector. She loved her animals and raising flowers. She was an excellent mother and wife. She was an outstanding cook and loved to entertain her relatives. Linda enjoyed fishing and driving through Pilot Knob Park.
She was diagnosed with cancer and had been receiving wonderful care from Midwest Regional Medical Cancer Center, Zion, Ill.
Linda is survived by her husband, Dale Finger, Forest City; a daughter, Melody Solvwisch and her husband, Scott, Forest City; a son, Shannon Torkelson, Forest City; step-son, Tyrel Finger, Forest City; step-daughter, Micah Finger, Rock Valley, Iowa; step-grandson, Tylen Finger, Fredericksburg, Iowa; three sisters, Betty Lunn and her husband, George, Clear Lake, Evelyn Frank, Mason City, and Judy Bisher and her husband, Glen, Citrus Heights, Calif.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Keith Hoffman and Gary Hoffman Sr., and one sister, Marlene Stevens.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Ruth T. Bataitis, 71, of 813 9th Ave. South, Clear Lake, died Saturday, July, 3, 2004 at her home.
A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, July 8, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Msgr. Robert Hogan officiating.
Ruth Tafela Bataitis was born Oct. 11, 1932 the daughter of Frank and Emma (Curtis) Bataitis.
Ruth attended Clear Lake High School. After high school she worked in Clear Lake. She attended Wright Junior College in Chicago, Ill., receiving her Associates of Arts degree; North Iowa Area Community College, receiving her Associates of Science degree; and Buena Vista University, receiving her Bachelors degree in Business. She moved to Chicago in 1956 to attend Northwest Radio and Television School. While attending school she worked at Chicago O'Hara International North Central Airlines in passenger relations and teaching. She returned to Clear Lake in 1967 to take car of her mother.
Ruth's hobbies were sewing and knitting her own clothes.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake.
She is survived by special friend, Roy Larson, of Clear Lake; three sisters, Frances and her husband, William Murray, of Arizona, Theresa and her husband, Led Smith, of Faribault, Minn., and Elizabeth Ramler, of San Diego, Calif.
She is preceded into death by her parents.
Ward Van- Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
Mildred "Millie" Alice Harding, 92, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, July 8, 2004, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Funeral services were held Monday, July 12, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Memorials may be made to Oakwood Care Center or Hospice of North Iowa.
Millie was born in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of Tom and Alice (Corn) Richey. She was a graduate of Manly High School in Manly, Iowa. She then moved to Clear Lake and worked at the Surf Ballroom. She eloped with Earl Harding to Owatonna, Minn. on March 22, 1936. In 1939 they moved to St. Paul, Minn., where she and her husband managed the Prom Ballroom. In 1942, they also managed the Terp Ballroom and the Surf. In 1948 they purchased Dance Island in Wahoo, Neb. They moved back to Clear Lake in 1967, where Millie worked with her sister, Verna Ouverson, in Verna's Shoppe. Millie owned Verna's Shoppe from 1987 until her retirement, at age 80, in 1992. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and going to the casino with old friends like Bill and LaVerne Hoy. She loved having coffee with her "coffee buddies" every morning at her home and later at Oakwood Care Center.
Millie is survived by her daughter, Sharon Albers, Clear Lake; son, Richard Harding and his wife, Leanne, Lincoln, Neb.; five grandchildren, Debbie Racine and her husband, Gene, Pt. Townsend, Wash., Steve McAllister, Anchorage, Alaska, Jennifer Bartels, Lincoln, Neb., Kimberly Kjeldgaard and her husband, Dan, Omaha, Neb. and Molly Hobbs and her husband, Wally, Taiwan; seven great-grandchildren; special grandchildren, Jim and Denise Davis, Clear Lake; special niece, Pat Ouverson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and many other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl, in 1969; son-in-law, Gene Albers; grandson, Stan Bartels; three sisters, Verna Ouverson, Ruth Ulsted, and Pearl Brunsvold and one brother, Jimmy Richey.
Glee Belle Mennenga, 81, of Belmond, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2004, at the Belmond Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesay, July 7, at Immanuel Reformed Church, Belmond.
Glee, the daughter of Clarence and Violet Walker Hill, was born July 21, 1922, in Hanlontown, Iowa. She was raised in the Clear Lake area and graduated from Clear Lake High School.
During WWII, Glee was employed at an airplane factory in Omaha, Neb. She later worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa; but first and foremost she was a housewife and mother.
On Feb. 28, 1946, Glee was united in marriage with Elmer Waltzing in Klemme, Iowa. To this union five children were born. Elmer passed away in 1977. Glee was united in marriage with Don Mennenga on Jan. 4, 1979, in Belmond. Don passed away in 1983. She also enjoyed many years of companionship with Ed Pals.
Glee's many hobbies included dancing at the Surf, cooking, quilting, playing Uno with her grandchildren and playing cards with friends. She loved cooking and washing clothes.
A member of Immanuel Reformed Church in Belmond, Glee was also active in the Women's Group. She enjoyed the time spent with the Pleasant Peppy Pals 4-H club as a leader and judge.
Glee Belle is survived by two daughters, Jolene DeCarlo and her husband, Charles, of Truro, Iowa and Janice Creason and her husband, Chris, of Perry, Iowa; two sons, John Waltzing and his wife, Lee Ann, Belmond and Doug and his wife, Barb of Belmond; son-in-law, Larry Tisor, and Becky of Mason City; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; extended family members, Dave Mennenga of Grand Island, Neb., Bob and Pat Mennenga and family of Omaha, and Marcia and Frank Bergmark and family of Grand Island; brother, Elston (Tony) Hill and his wife, Barbara, Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Marguerite Hoffland and her husband, Edward, Cresco, Iowa, Geri Klesel and her husband, George, Springfield, and sister-in-law, Mina Hill, Laguna, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Elmer and Don; daughter, Marilyn,; special friend and longtime companion, Ed Pals, great-granddaughter, Elizabeth; brother, Vern Hill; sister, Edna Morgan, and an infant sister, Wilma Jean.
Lucile (Lucy) Alma (Waligorski) Geske, age 78, of the Stratford Nursing Rehab Center of Stratford, Iowa and formerly of Boone, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 16, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Boone with the Rev. Lindsay Watkins officiating.
Lucile was born on March 2, 1926 to Paul and Bertha (Braun) Waligorski. She grew up on the family farm and attended the Fairbank School District, graduating in 1944.
She worked the summer following graduation for a local restaurant, and then began working at the Fairbank State Bank in the fall of 1944. She was united in marriage to Arnold Geske on June 18, 1955. They made their home in Fairbank and then built a home in Oelwein, Iowa in 1958.
She continued to work at Fairbank State Bank until 1974, then worked part-time at Meyer-Lincoln True Value in Oelwein, until Arnold was transferred with the railroad in 1980. They moved to Clear Lake, Iowa in 1980 and to Boone, Iowa in 1985. Lucile became a resident of Stratford Nursing and Rehab Center in January 2001.
Lucy was an avid gardner, a league bowler, and participated in slow-pitch softball. She was always ready for the card game of 500. She was also a wonderful cook. She enjoyed her social groups and coffee times with her friends.
Lucile is survived by her husband, Arnold Geske, of Boone; her son, Jeff Geske and his wife, Sharon, of Peoria, Ill.; her daughter, Elizabeth (Liz) Arnold and her husband, Bob, of Sherburn, Minn.; three grandchildren, Jay Arnold and his friend, Annie Leibfried, of Worthington, Minn., Brad (BJ) Arnold and Anna Arnold, of Sherburn; her brother, Dale Waligorski of Fairbank, Iowa; her brother-in-law, Jim Kaufman, of Fairbank, her brother-in-law, Lawrence Geske and his wife, Shirley, of Marion, Iowa; three nieces and four nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Arlene Waligorski and Doris Kaufman.
The family request memorials be designated to the Alzheimer's Association or Trinity Lutheran Church of Boone in her memory.
The Schroeder-Walter Funeral Home, Boone, was in charge of the arrangements.
The Rev. Elmer H. Widmann, 101, died at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Monday, July 19, 2004 after a brief illness. Memorial services were held Saturday, July 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church by the Revs. Jonathan Offt and Parker Knoll. Burial was in Newhall Lutheran Cemetery, Newhall.
Survivors include a son, the Rev. Richard (Eileen) Widmann of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Dorothy (Edward) Statton of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; five grandchildren, Jeanette (Terry) Marks of Oregon, Rachel (Joel) Wohfeil and Mary (Steven) Rochester, all of San Diego, Major Jonathan (Mara) Widmann of San Antonio, Texas, and Faith (LCDR Mark) Lakamp of Ramona, Calif.; 17 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a niece, Jan (Will) Jorgenson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Jeanette, in 1938.
Elmer was born Dec. 10, 1902 in Waterloo, Iowa the son of William and Elizabeth Krueger Widmann. He married
Jeanette A. Happel on Aug. 9, 1929 in Vinton, Iowa. Elmer was a graduate of Concordia College in St. Paul, Minn., and Concordia Theological Seminary, in St. Louis. Mo. and was the last living graduate from the class of 1928. Elmer served his pastorates in St. Louis, Mo., Iona, Minn., Ute, Iowa, Ogden, Iowa, formerly, Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids from 1948-1959, Ventura, Iowa and Hampton, Iowa. He was very dedicated to serving God and the Lutheran Churches he served in. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the International Lutheran Hour.
Turner West Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A message, tribute, or memorial to the family may be left on the funeral home web page, www.turnerfunerals.com under Obituaries.
Lois Mae Hahn, 67, 1609 W. 7th Ave N., Clear Lake, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at her home after a five-month battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 24, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Memorials may be given to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa in her name.
Lois was born March 5, 1937, in Traer, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Virginia (Richmond) Petersen. She graduated from Traer High School in 1955, then moved to Clear Lake. Lois married
Carlin Hahn on July 20, 1957 in Traer. Carlin and Lois enjoyed their three children together and were a great parenting team. In her free time, Lois enjoyed watching old movies, going out to eat, being with her friends, and having coffee at Cabin Coffee Company. Lois was involved in and enjoyed a Thursday night bowling league and a variety of church-related groups and activities. Although quiet by nature, Lois had a wonderful sense of humor. She was an incredibly supportive and loving mother whose three children will miss her immensely. Lois will also be missed by her cat, Lucy. For the last fifteen years Lois had been working at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake as custodian. Going to work there brought real joy to her life.
Lois is survived by three children, Ken Hahn and partner, Joe Bjordal, Minneapolis, Minn., Debbie Hahn Fisher and her husband, Jeremy, Minneapolis, and Julie Hahn and her fiancé, Tim Cordova, Albuquerque, N.M.; one sister, Dolly Larsen and her husband, Nels, Clear Lake; three brothers, Don Petersen, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Bob Petersen and his wife, Lois, Chaska, Minn. and Jim Petersen and his wife, Mary, Reinbeck, Iowa; an aunt, Ella Staker, Reinbeck, and her cat, Lucy.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carlin on March 26, 1996 and one sister-in-law, Juanita Petersen.
