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Calvin Josten
January 25, 1933 - October 23, 2008
VENTURA - Calvin F. Josten, 75, of rural Ventura died unexpectedly on the family farm on October 23, 2008.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. David Graham officiating. Burial will be in Elll Township Cemetery in Klemme with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Calvin Franklin Josten, the son of Ewald and Della (Rosendahl) Josten was born January 25, 1933 at Klemme. He grew up in rural Klemme and graduated from Klemme High School in 1950. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. On June 20, 1956, he married Ella Eekhoff at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church and to this union four children were born. They lived southwest of Ventura where they farmed. He was a devoted husband and father who set a great example for his children. He worked hard and always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Calvin also loved his grandchildren. From giving them tractor rides on demand to attending their events, he was there for them. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed competing in leagues and tournaments over the years.
Calvin was an active member of the Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church in Garner. He served on the Church Board for many years and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His faith was his first priority and each morning began his day by reading his Bible and praying. Calvin loved Jesus and was blessed to have a personal relationship with his Savior. Calvin has now met his Father face to face and is in his heavenly home.
Calvin leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Ella, of Ventura; his children, James (Carol) Josten of Des Moines; Dean (Miriam) Josten of Ventura; Becky (James) Bull of Mason City and Karen (Doug) Faktor also of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Luke Josten, Branson and Mitchell Bull and Benjamin and Hannah Faktor; brothers, Marvin (Dianne) Josten of Marshalltown and Edward (Kathy) Josten of Elkader; and many nieces and nephews.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Ewald and Della Josten.
Betty Hughes
GARNER - Betty A. Hughes, 83, of Garner died Tuesday (October 21, 2008) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. David Graham officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Betty Arlene Hughes, the daughter of Edwin George and Fern (Rowe) Greiman, was born February 12, 1925, at Garner. She graduated from Garner High School and continued her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. On September 25, 1943, she was married to George Hughes at Zion United Church of Christ in Garner. They lived in Mason City and Cedar Falls before moving to Garner in 1950. Betty worked in Garner at Van Dyke's Drugstore and later Erickson's Pharmacy until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, golfing and traveling with her husband, George, to Lions Club Conventions in Japan, Mexico, Hong Kong and numerous conventions in the United States.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Women' s Fellowship and Homemakers Club. She belonged to the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 50 years, was a charter member of the Garner Red Hat Society and a charter member of Garner Wa-Tan-Ye Club serving as national vice president.
Betty is survived by her children, Barbara Jo (Charles) Noble of Waseca, MN, Pamela (Rex) Beckham of Sachse, TX and Chuck (Amy) Hughes of Garner; grandchildren, Julie (Timothy) Hayes, David (Anne) Noble, Beth (Randy) Sellner, Bradley Nedved, Shannon Nedved, Maggie Hughes and Dylan Hughes; great grandchildren, Kelly, Katy, Hannah and Michael Hayes, Seiler and Elliot Noble, Jacob Donald, Rachele, Mandi and Stephanie Sellner and Christi Nedved; a great-great grandson, Gavyn Haack; and sisters-in-law, Arlene Greiman of Garner and Doris Parks of Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, Mar. 10, 1997; parents; and a brother, Kermit E. Greiman.
Orlando Peterson
October 4, 1935 - October 17, 2008
MASON CITY - Orlando Peterson, 73, of Mason City, formerly of Clear Lake died Friday (October 17, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura with Rev. Daird Korth officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Orlando Luverne Peterson, the son of Norris and Alice (Trytten) Peterson, was born October 4, 1935 at Thompson. He graduated from Kiester High School in 1953 and then farmed near Scarville. On September 26, 1956 he married Marjorie C. Eenhuis at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner. They lived in Wesley where Orlando was employed at Robinson Produce. In 1959, they moved to Forest City and Orlando began working for Fryer Farms. In 1961, he became the superintendent of electrical distribution for the City of Forest City until retiring in 1983 due to ill health. After retiring, Orlando and Marj moved to Port Aransas, TX and managed the Gulf Shores Condos and Pioneer RV Resort from 1992 to 1998. In 1999, they returned to Iowa where Orlando worked part-time for the City of Crystal Lake before becoming the manager of Three Links Apts. in Mason City. He also managed the Rockford Golf Course and Regency Apartments in Mason City. In July of 2008, Orlando and Marj moved from Clear Lake to Mason City. He enjoyed his family, golfing, fishing, camping, gardening and spending time outdoors. Orlando will always be remembered by his family and friends for his positive outlook in life.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura serving for a time as trustee. He was also a former member of the Forest City Fire Department, Forest City Lions Club and the Sky Warn and Civil Defense Committee.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Mason City; children, Carolyn (Craig) Schlawin of Farmington, MN, Robert (Genon) Peterson of Forest City and Les Peterson of Colorado Springs, CO; seven grandchildren, Crystalyn (Michael) Kaczmarek, Chad Schlawin, CPL Cody Schlawin, Samantha Peterson, Michael Peterson, Hannah Peterson and Brittney Peterson; four step-grandchildren, Marvea (Paul) Vandel, Aaron (Wendy) Jensen, Cameo (Todd) Echelberger and Hope Jensen; three great-grandchildren, Brock, Brayden and Brooklyn Kaczmarek; six step great grandchildren; a sister, Ardella Thompson of Albert Lea, MN; and two brothers, Maynard and Kenneth Peterson of Forest City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Norman Peterson.
Alvin Eden
September 1, 1932 - October 13, 2008
WODEN - Alvin L. Eden, 76, of Woden died Monday (October 13, 2008) at the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 10 A.M., Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Fr. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden with a Scriptural Wake service at 8 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to HCMH Foundation or Hospice of North Iowa.
Alvin Leo Eden, the son of Fred and Laura (Hauptly) Eden, was born September 1, 1932, on a farm near Wesley. He attended country school near his home and helped his father on the farm. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean conflict from 1953 to 1955. On November 25, 1952, he was married to Inez Reising at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley. They farmed east of Woden until 1983, when they moved into Woden. Alvin enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt and the Woden American Legion.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Inez, of Woden; daughter, Judy (Dale) Litterer of Newton, NC; son, Ron (Pam) Eden of Woden; eleven grandchildren, Sara (Jon) Pons and their three children, Ethan, Reid and Faith, Rhonda (Tim) Brown, Jack Litterer, Andrea Eden, Kristin (Randy) Lawson and their son, Landen, Nate Eden, Nickie (Brendan) Greensky and their two children, Eden and Brody, Joe Eden, Kellie Eden, Michelle Eden and Maggie Eden; a sister, Shirley Haverly of Humboldt; and a sister-in-law, Mary Eden of Titonka.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don Eden; twin brothers in infancy; and a brother-in-law, Hugh Haverly.
Robert Roths
June 20, 1928 - October 12, 2008
GARNER - Robert L. Roths, 80, of Garner died Sunday (October 12, 2008) at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10 A.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Wagner officiating. Mililtary rites will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to services.
Robert LuVerne Roths, the son of Thomas and Leola (Smith) Roths, was born June 20, 1928 on a farm south of Klemme. He attended school at Klemme. Bob served his country during the Korean conflict in the US Army. On December 29, 1956, he married Helen M. Jacobsen in Lincoln, NE. They made their home in Garner where they raised their family. Bob was employed as a trucker for Bock Transport and later Ruan Transport before retiring in 1985. After retiring, he continued to truck part-time for a few years. He enjoyed his family, watching NASCAR, traveling in his motor home to Arizona for the winter and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
He was a member of the Garner VFW and the Teamsters Union.
Bob is survived by his son, Rob (Lori) Roths of Garner; daughter, Darcey Folkerts (fiancé, Bob McAvoy) of Plainfield, IL; grandson, Troy Folkerts (fiancée, Wendy Medlan)and two children, Paige and Taylor; step-grandchildren, Sadie Perry and daughter, Taylor, Cole Amstutz and Lindsay Amstutz; sister-in-law, Helen Roths of Klemme; nieces and nephew, Beth Roths, Thomas (Kandy) Roths and their daughter, Sarah, Karen (Scott) Schoenwetter, Sarah Roths and Michelle (Don) Thorson ; and other family members, Marlene Lerdahl, Verlinda (Randy) Ennen, Bobbie (Bob) Carpenter and Dan (Deb) Wagner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, Nov. 14, 2000; granddaughter, Marni Folkerts; parents; and a brother, Thomas Roths, Jr.
