Vic "Spike" Koenigsberg

     Vic ‘Spike’ Koenigsberg, 70, of Mason City died Monday, January 8, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa following an accident on December 17, 2012 when he was struck in a car in a crosswalk. A memorial service will be held in August. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
     Victor Vaughn Koenigsberg was born November 19, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the first child of Orville Rolly and Veloye (Froning) Koenigsberg. At the age of two he moved to Beeds Lake with his parents and little sister. When he was 9 he moved to Val Kay Court in Hampton where his lifelong love of trains started at the Chicago Great Western railroad.

     Being an isquisitive traveler he often accompanied his parents on trips. One adventure he enjoyed was prospecting for uranium in Wyoming at age 11. In 1956, he moved to San Diego, CA area with his parents and two sisters. He graduated from El Capitan High School in Lakeside, CA in 1960 then he attended San Diego State University from 1960 to 1965 majoring in Accounting He then spent a year traveling the United States photographing, writing and self-publishing the “U.S. Steam Locomotive Directory’, a book documenting the last remaining steam locomotives in service in the United States.

     In 1967 he settled in Sheffield, IA and began his career working on a major railroad. In 1971 he worked for the Mason City & Clear Lake Railroad (MC&CL) and in 1987 he became one of 4 shareholders in the newly formed Iowa Traction Railroad Company, formerly MC&CL, the oldest continuously operating electric railroad in the U.S., where he worked until his retirement in 1995. He maintained the 8 miles of track, overhead wires and was an engineer.
     He enjoyed reading, listening to talk radio, was an avid collector of vintage railroad books and magazines. He enjoyed walking up to 10 miles a day to keep physically fit while collecting bottles and cans and worked tirelessly trying to solve the mystery of a local news anchor abduction from their apartment complex in Mason City in 1995.
He was in the process of moving to Merlin, OR to be close to his eldest sister at the time of his death.
     He is survived by two sisters: Terri (Clark) George, Merlin, OR; Diane (Robert) Krogh, San Marcos, CA; one nephew: Andy Krogh, Warner Springs, CA; three nieces: Traci Priebs, Redding, CA; Amber Krogh and Carrie Krogh of Warner Springs, CA; two aunts: Joyce Brouwer, Sheffield & Laura Froning, Albert Lea, MN and several cousins including Sandee Brouwer of Hampton, Iowa.
     He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Earl & Amber Froning and Reinold (R.B.) & Carrie Koenigsberg; his parents and nephew: Michael Ketron.

Lori Greimann - Sheffield  

   Lori Greimann, 67, of Sheffield, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5 at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service at the church.
     Laurel Jean Greimann was born September 1, 1945 in Hampton, Iowa a daughter of Clarence and Evelyn (Willms) Murra. She grew up in Bradford and then later years Alexander where she attended and graduated from CAL High School.
Laurel was united in marriage to Ronald Dean Greimann on September 7, 1963, at the Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. To this union they were blessed with three children, Dawn, Todd and Holly. Over the years the family moved to Hampton, Alexander, Bradford, and Chapin before residing in Sheffield.
     Lori was a devoted mother in spending her years raising her three children and being a homemaker. In later years after her kids were grown she was employed as a secretary at a local retail carpet store and as a cook and baker at the Sheffield Inn. Lori loved her grandchildren and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life - reading, knitting, baking, playing cards, bowling, camping, decorating for the holidays and watching her grandchildren’s sporting events.
     She was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield and enjoyed the fellowship and service with the quilting group.
      She will be greatly missed by her daughter: Dawn Greimann, Sheffield; son: Todd (Barb) Greimann, Thornton; daughter: Holly (Randy) Coffee, Chapin; grandchildren: Brooke Emhoff, Tyler and Jordan Greimann and Brandon Emhoff; sister: Connie (Steve) Chambers; mother: Evelyn Murra; in-laws: Betty (Byron) Heginger, Floyd (Arliss) Greimann, Doris Greimann, Margaret Greimann; and many nieces and nephews.
     She is preceded in death by her father Clarence Murra and husband Ron Greimann.

Harold 'Smokey' Culver - Sheffield
 
     Harold ‘Smokey’ Culver, 91, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield with Pastor Sandy Gobeli presiding. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Visitation will be at the church Monday beginning at 10:00 am. 
     Harold A. ‘Smokey’ Culver was born in Sheffield June 15, 1921 a son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Knapp) Culver. He was educated in Sheffield Public School. Harold worked at local farms assisting with dairy operations and at the Sheffield Brick and Tile Company.
     In 1942 Harold enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in England, France and Belgium. He was discharged as a Corporal in March 1946 and returned to Sheffield and employment at Sheffield Brick and Tile.
     Harold was united in marriage with Wilhelmina ‘Billie’ Davids on June 15, 1946. They made their home in Sheffield and he continued to work at Sheffield Brick and Tile, retiring in 1986.
     Harold was active in the Evangelical United Brethren Church and later the United Methodist Church in Sheffield. He enjoyed spending time in his garden and yard work. Fishing was a passion for Harold but most of all he always helped other people as he could when they needed help.
     Harold is survived by his wife ‘Billie’, of Sheffield; sister Eilene Lutcavish, Sheffield, sister-in-law: Doris (Ken) Ashland; brother-in-law: Clarence Harvey ‘Lefty’ (Jean) Davids.
     He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Edna Schoning; Delbert Culver, Wava Blanchard, Fleta Berndt, Ardis Meyer, Junior Culver, Marcella Crawford, Bernadine Kammrad, LaVerda Scott, Do Culver, Robert Culver and Esther Culver in infancy.

Roger Birdsall - Sheffield 
     Roger Birdsall, 73, of Sheffield, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at the Sheffield Care Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
     Jerry Roger Birdsall was born September 9, 1939 in Hampton, a son of Thomas and Madeliene (Paul-Bell) Birdsall. He was educated and graduated from the Hampton High School.
     Roger worked at the Ready Mix plant in Hampton becoming the plant manager for several years. He then became the plant manager for the Ready Mix plant in Davenport, a post he held for over 14 years until he retired in 2003.
     Roger was united in marriage with Delores (Evans) Wiemann on December 21, 1974 at their home in Sheffield.
     Roger was active in his community being involved with the Hampton Jaycees, Sheffield Lions, Sheffield Care Center Board and the Deerfield Place Assisted Living Board. He was also on the Sheffield Zoning Advisory Committee. He enjoyed spending his time woodworking and golfing and playing cards in the “Cribbage Den.”
     Living family members include his wife: Dee; children: Lori (Kim) Ruddick; Steven (Charlotte) Birdsall; Timothy (Joni) Birdsall; Neil Birdsall; Nicholas (Krisha) Birdsall; step –children: Chuck (Julie) Wiemann; Lesly Wiemann; Kelly Wiemann and Terry Wiemann; 16 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren: half-brother: Garry (Brenda) Bell; special Aunt: Selma ‘Sally’ Birdsall; cousins, nieces, nephews, loyal classmates and friends.
     He is preceded in death by his parents.

Luanne Peterson - Sheffield

 Luanne Ada Peterson, 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 8, 2012, following a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

     Luanne was born in an old farm house near Leeds, North Dakota and it was there, in Leeds that she received her education. She graduated in 1960. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and has been led by that faith her entire life.

     Following high school Luanne studied one year at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She then attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, graduating in 1965. During 1962 and 1963 Luanne volunteered for a church mission and served the summer months in Sandy, Utah with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She remained in Utah for several months after the mission was complete. After graduating from the Lutheran Bible Institute she moved to Waverly, Iowa to work at Bremwood Lutheran Children’s Home, where she served as a child care worker.

     Luanne was united in marriage with Ronald W. Peterson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waverly, March 18, 1967. They were the first charter members of the congregation who were married in the church. Luanne worked for 21 years at Bartels’ Lutheran Home in Waverly as the Activity Coordinator and taught the class offered through Hawkeye Technical Institute for Activity Coordinators.

     Luanne went back to Bremwood and worked the last 15 years of her career there. She loved working with the kids and making a difference in their lives, both as a caring adult and a spiritual teacher. Kids have always been a big part of Luanne’s life, working with Girl Scouts, teaching Sunday School, working with confirmation groups, going on retreats and most recently, hosting the High School Bible Study at her home. There were many young people who came to stay with the Petersons who just needed a different perspective on life. They were involved with American Field Service hosting Arthur Rodrigues from Rio deJanerio, Brazil in 1978-79 and Alvaro Dominguez from Cali, Columbia in 1981-82. There was always room for one more, and many have stayed in contact since.

     Luanne has been very active in various church activities, loved to read, watch movies, do counted cross stitch and handwork, make greeting cards and playing computer games. Mostly she loved spending time with her six grandchildren who have always been the light of her life, as well as her husband and children and children.

     Those who have gone before are her mother and father: Alvina and Arthur Martin; brother: Rev. James Martin; sister: Nancy Lou Martin in infancy; and nephew Mark Starkey. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years Ron; daughter: Nancy (Fred) Retz, Sheffield; son: Brian (Francine Nez) Peterson; grandchildren: Caitlin, Matthew, Sarah & Jacob Retz, Cadence & Sarah Nez-Peterson; sisters-in-law: Elaine Martin and Sharon (Hank) Starkey, nieces and nephews, foreign exchange sons and granddaughters: Arthur Rodrigues, Alvaro Dominguez, Jana Wolgast and Marilia Mendes as well as many wonderful friends.

Marvel Stadtlander - Sheffield

Marvel Ruth (Barkema) Stadtlander, age 89, of Sheffield, Iowa, most recently residing at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, Hampton, IA, died of natural causes, Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, IA, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 12, 2012, at the First Reformed Church of Meservey, Meservey, IA. The Reverend Rodney Meester will be officiating. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-4 PM at the First Grace Baptist Church, east Gilman Street, Sheffield, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral services on Monday at the church in Meservey. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Marvel's name may wish to consider the First Reformed Church of Meservey, Hospice of North Iowa-Mason City, or to a charity of your choice. 

     Marvel Barkema, the daughter of Hauko and Trace (Liewuen) Barkema, was born on the family farm east of Goodell in Hancock county on November 3, 1923. Following the death of her mother, she lived with her aunt Lillie (Mrs. Andrew Faaborg). She attended school in Meservey, Iowa. When she finished her schooling Marvel worked in homes in the area.

     She was united in marriage to Edward Luvern Stadtlander, October 20, 1944, at the First Reformed Church Parsonage in Meservey by the Reverend Kampman. The couple's union was blessed with three sons: Dennis, David, and Darwin. Later after their marriage the couple moved to a farm in the Rockwell-Swaledale area where they farmed and raised their family for 28 years. Marvel was not only a loving spouse and nurturing mother, but was a integral partner with her husband in the many tasks and chores of the farming operation. Marvel helped raise the livestock and was especially proficient at duties involving the chicken sector for the farming operation. The couple retired from farming in 1976 and moved into the town of Sheffield. They enjoyed many years wintering in Arizona prior to Ed preceding Marvel in death on June 6, 1989.

     Following Ed's passing away, Marvel continued to live in Sheffield where she enjoyed meticulously caring for her yard, spending time with her family and friends, and remained active in the First Reformed Church in Meservey. As her health declined in more recent times she moved to the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

     Marvel's life and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege of crossing in her life journey. Her family will reflect fondly upon the wonderful years of life on the farm, where she and Ed instilled the values of hard work, faith, and family. They will miss the tantalizing aromas that often met them upon arrival in Marvel's home, as she always prepared many delicious meals including her fried chicken, homemade chocolate cake with boiled frosting, loaded chocolate chip cookies, and numerous other desserts for all who graced her kitchen.

     Marvel is survived by two sons: David (Carol) of Sheffield, IA, Darwin (Kathy) Buffalo, MN,; six grandchildren: Denise (Steve) Jensen, Ringsted, IA; Dawn Looft, Fairmont, MN, Michelle (Lance) Thompson, Sheffield, IA, Mark (Julie) Stadtlander, Manhattan, KS; Stacy (Jon) Behrens, St. Michael, MN; Amy (Brent) Gerten, Lino Lakes, MN. Twelve Great grandchildren: Ethan and Clyve Jensen: DJ, Dylan, and Dena Looft; Cody and Clay Emhoff; Brianna Stadtlander; Alex and Kendra Behrens; Andrew and Samantha Gerten. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Barkema; one sister Jean Ostendorf; and two sisters-in-law, Irene Barkema and Betty Barkema.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward, one son, Dennis, one grandson, four brothers, Ted (Alice), Mervin, Leo (Noreen) Leland and a sister-in-law Irene Barkema.
Bob Junker - Meservey  
 
      Bob Junker, 70, of Meservey, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday at Salem United Methodist Church in Meservey with Pastor Crystal Oberheu presiding. Interment will be in the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Retz Funeral Home, 201 Ohio Street, Meservey.

     Robert ‘Bob’ W. Junker was born November 20, 1941 in Charles City, Iowa the son of Tony and Grace (Perton) Junker. He graduated from Greene High School with the class of 1959.

     On October 2, 1960 Bob was united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, Patricia Gibson at Bristow. They made their home in Meservey. Bob worked for Lloyd Faaborg operating large equipment and also drove truck all over the country. He worked as a mechanic for Andrews Pre-stressed Concrete, then Sheriff Grain and Livestock and later IMT in Garner retiring after 30 years. One of his favorite things was running large equipment and he was known to be excellent at that job as well as a skilled welder.

     Bob was a fixer who was able to fix most anything that need repair and enjoyed the challenges. He was an active supporter of 4H, assisting Pat as a leader for 35 years. He also ran the Wayne Junker Memorial Tennis Camp in Meservey for many years. Getting together with family for vacations was important to Bob and he could be counted on to share his stories of past travels to entertain and inform. Bob liked retirement, not having a set schedule allowed him to read many books each week and visit with friends and travel to meet friends.

     Left to remember Bob are his daughter: Toni (Gregg) Fliss, Belmond; son: Jeff Junker, Newton; grandchildren: Kami Wenzel, Kara Wenzel, Jennifer (Mike) Colby; Grant Fliss (Kellie Long); Ryan Fliss & Blake Fliss; daughter-in-law: Suzii Parsons, Stillwater, OK; step grandchildren: Noan, Hayden & Kylee Colby and Camren Fliss; brother: Fred Junker; sisters: Darlene Palmer and Karen (Glen) Soike; brother-in-law: Dean Debner.

    He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Pat in 2008; son Wayne in 1991; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Chuck and Nancy Reams; and sister Grace Debner.

Marlys Steenhard - Sheffield 

     Marlys Steenhard, 87, of Sheffield, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Rockwell United Methodist Church with Pastor John Scherb presiding. Visitation will be 1 hour before the services at the church. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
     Marlys Mae (Terrill) Steenhard was born April 19, 1925, the daughter of George and Cornelia (Bayliss) Terrill. Marlys was raised on a farm west of Sheffield, attending country school and later graduated from Sheffield High School in 1942.
     Marlys was united in marriage with Edward Lee Steenhard on September 25, 1943 at the Church of Christ parsonage in Hampton. Marlys and Edward continued a life on the farm helping Edward raise two children Leila and Daniel. She worked along with Edward in most all aspects of farming, operating various farm implements, helping to raise and care for cows, pigs and lots of chickens. Marlys enjoyed her large garden, doing a great deal of preserving and canning and cooking for her family.
     After retiring and moving into Sheffield her interests still included gardening, flowers, word search puzzles and enjoying the music Edward and Daniel played, often times joining in as well. She enjoyed attending auctions with Daniel to seek out new and interesting owls for her ever-expanding collection.
     Declining health limited her enjoyment of some of her pastimes, but she still valued the time spent with Edward, Daniel, family and friends.
     Marlys was preceded in death by her sister Ada Ardis; parents; mother and father-in-law Ella & Dirk Steenhard; 1 sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; an ever-faithful blue healer named Dusty and most recently her husband of almost 69 years Edward Lee Steenhard.
     Left to remember her wisdom, humor and faith are her brother: Harry Terrill; sisters: Arlene Vanston; Janis Ort; daughter: Leila (Chris) Nannenga; granddaughter: Elizabeth Nannenga; caretaker and son: Daniel Dean Steenhard.
     Marlys’ family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Dialysis Center in Mason City for all the kindness and caring for almost five years.

Tony Schneiderman - Thornton

     Tony Schneiderman passed away peacefully October 16, 2012 at the Monticello Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, Thornton with Pastor Crystal Oberheu presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church.

     Tony Otto Schneiderman was born on a farm near Ackley, Iowa on June 8, 1912 to Reint and Anna (Schroeder) Schneiderman. Tony grew to manhood on the family farm.

     After the death of his father in 1935, being the oldest child, Tony assumed many of the family support responsibilities for his mother, six brothers and two sisters. He enlisted in the Army April 12, 1942. During most of WWII service he was stationed on Umnak in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, on leave from the 159th Infantry into the Army Engineers.

     Tony married Pearl Schlampp November 8, 1944 on Pearl’s parent’s farm near Dumont. Following his discharge from the service in February 1945, he began working for Allison Hardware. In April 1947, DuWayne was born to Tony and Pearl. The family moved to Thornton in 1949 where they owned and operated an electrical, plumbing and heating business until 1962 when Tony’s health dictated his reducing his work load. He then did electrical work until his retirement in 1993.

     Tony served on the Thornton Town Council for 14 years, some of this time as the Mayor Pro-Tem. He was a former member of the Lions. He had been an active member of the First United Methodist Church, having transferred his membership from the Associated Church in Allison in 1949.

     Pearl passed away in 2007. In 2009 Tony moved to Monticello to live with DuWayne and Marilyn where a special room had been built on to their home for him by DuWayne and grandsons Garrick and brock. He enjoyed petting their cats and dog and watching the birds from his room and front porch. In September 2012 he moved to the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after several falls and hospitalizations. He was cared for by their kind staff, receiving regular visits by DuWayne and Marilyn who lived nearby until his passing.

     Tony is survived by his son DuWayne and wife Marilyn, grandsons Garrick and Brock; sister: Alice Lupkes; and brother: Bob.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Tommy in infancy, Eddy in WWII, Bill, Reint, John, and Herman and sister: Ann Asche. We will remember Dad for his creative and quality work and his quiet gentleness.

Eugene Richard Jensen 

     Eugene Richard Jensen, 84, of Thornton, died Friday, October 12, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a short courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, October 16 at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton with Mr. Gerald Haugland presiding. There will be no visitation at the service due to cremation per his request. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 pm Monday at Retz Funeral Home in Thornton. Memorials may be directed to the Eugene Jensen Memorial Fund.
     Eugene Richard Jensen was born August 6, 1928 in Thornton, to Askel and Mabel (Andersen) Jensen. He attended the Thornton Consolidated School and graduated in 1948.
     Eugene married Mildred DeVries on November 6, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived their entire life in Thornton where he was a volunteer fireman for 25 years.
     Eugene co-owned Jensen Truck Line and Thornton Hatchery/Produce with his parents and wife. He also was employed by the Meservey –Thornton Community School as custodian and bus driver. Later, he was employed by Woodford Wheeler Lumber Company until the business closed and retiring in 1992 from Farmers Coop of Thornton.
     After retirement, Gene and Miill became “snowbirds” traveling to Apache Junction, Arizona for 16 years. While living in Arizona, he fixed bikes and worked at the Food City Grocery Store as their ‘PR’ person. Visitors that stopped for a visit would get their picture taken for his scrapbook.
     Some of Gene’s hobbies include buying and repairing bikes, raising tomatoes to sell at Farmer’s Markets, traveling to Elma for auctions, and word find puzzles. He also enjoyed the challenge of putting puzzles together and trying to win playing solitare.
     Gene is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mildred; his children: Connie (Larry) Stadtlander, Thornton; Michael (Betty) Jensen, Thornton; Kathy (Tom) Janeka, Thornton; and Laurie Mecham, Clear Lake. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Robert Jensen, Sheffield; Kelly Jensen, Las Vegas, Nevada; Jamie (Amanda) Janeka, Northwood and Amber Janeka, Raleigh, North Carolina. In-laws include: Rose Springer, Alvina (Wayne) Muhlenbruch, Dick (Dina) DeVries, John (Marladean) Devries and Robert (Betty) DeVries. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.
     Gene is preceded in death by his son: Donnie; son-in-law: Floyd Mecham; parents; sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Lawrence Popp; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Lena and Jerry DeVries; sisters-in-law: Lucy DeVries, Mary Wiebenga; brothers-in-law: Duane Springer, Don (Shirley) DeVries, nieces, nephews and friends.

Edward Steenhard    

Sheffield

     Edward Steenhard, 89, of Sheffield, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 28, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church with Rev. John Scherb presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
     Edward Lee Steenhard was born June 1, 1923 west of Sheffield the son of Dirk and Ella (Heitland) Steenhard. He attended country schools in the Sheffield and Clear Lake areas and high school at Sheffield. After school he farmed with his parents then later farming in the Sheffield and Thornton area with the help of his wife, daughter and son. He raised hogs, polled herfords, chickens and milked cows with care and respect to both his animals and his family.
     Edward was united in marriage with Marlys Mae Terrill on September 25, 1943 at the Church of Christ parsonage in Hampton, Iowa. Edward had a lifelong love of music and taught himself to play various instruments including the mandolin, button accordion and guitar. He passed on his love of music to Daniel, enjoying the times they played together at home and also playing a banjo with Daniel for senior dances and other fun events.
     Ed retired in the mid 1980’s and moved into Sheffield in 1988. When his health allowed he attended the Rockwell United Methodist Church.
     Left to cherish his memory and to forever hold him in their hearts include his wife of over 68 years: Marlys; daughter: Leila Mae (Chris) Nannenga, Thornton; son: Daniel Dean Steenhard, Sheffield; granddaughter: Elizabeth Nannenga; nieces and nephews.

Loraine (Schmidt) Bertilson

     Loraine E. (Schmidt) Bertilson, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away in Scottsdale, AZ, on August 10, 2012. A retired data expeditor for Honeywell, she was born on October 15, 1924, at her parents' farm near Meservey, Iowa, to John R. and Tena (Ostendorf) Schmidt. Loraine was a graduate of Meservey High School and of Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa. 

     Prior to her marriage, she worked as a cashier and bookkeeper in Meservey and Dows. On June 8, 1947, Loraine married Maynard L. Bertilson of Dows at Meservey's First Reformed Church in a ceremony performed by her uncle, the Rev. Peter Koenen. Maynard and Loraine farmed for the next sixteen years in north-central Iowa, primarily in the vicinity of Clarion, Eagle Grove, and Meservey.

     In 1963, the family moved permanently to Phoenix, Arizona, working and raising their family there, while maintaining close ties to family and friends in Iowa. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Loraine is survived by her four children: Gail (John) Litton, Myra, Carla, and B. Brian (Joyce) Bertilson; four grandchildren, Becky (Joseph), George, Zach, and Daniel; her adored great-grandson, Andrew; two sisters, Arlene Kaldenberg and Frances Groen; brother-in-law, Merle (Sonja) Bertilson, and sister-in-law, Alta Nodland; dear family friend, Billy Sampson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Maynard (1987), her brother, Ralph Schmidt, and her sister, Esther Boelman.

     A memorial service will be held for Loraine on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Meservey's First Reformed Church, 620 2nd Street, Meservey, IA, with interment following at the Meservey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial donations in her name be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.

Jeanne Ulum Cole   Swaledale    Jeanne Lois Ulum Cole, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Home in Mason City, where she had resided since May of 2011. She was born on a farm south of Swaledale on November 23, 1922, to Clarence and Esther (James) Ulum. Her childhood was spent growing up on the farm and attending Swaledale Public School, where she graduated in 1940. She was a member of the high school basketball team which played in the State Tournament in 1939. She attended Iowa State University. On March 28, 1941, she married Virgil Cole of Roland, Iowa. They moved to Humboldt where Virgil worked for Skelgas and later moved to Storm Lake where they owned and ran Cole’s Appliance Store. In 1953 they moved to a farm near Meservey and in 1955 moved to a farm one-half mile north of Swaledale. Upon Clarence and Esther’s retirement in 1964, they moved to the present Cole-Ulum Farm near Swaledale. In 1979, Jeanne and Virgil moved to Thornton to begin their retirement. 
     Jeanne and Virgil had five children: Gary Cole (Dec. 2001) (Sandy), Robert Cole (Karen) of Mason City; John Cole (Carol) of Rockwell; Donna Cole Paulin (David) of Cincinnati, OH; and Paul Cole (Joan) of Plymouth, MN. Jeanne was proud to be a full time mother, homemaker and farmer. In the spring and fall she would help with the field work, driving the tractor. She was an avid gardener growing beautiful vegetables and flowers. She dedicated her life to volunteering at the First United Methodist Church in Swaledale, where she was a life-time member. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, and attended District and State conferences, becoming very interested in mission projects locally and world-wide. She was a 4-H leader and became active in the county administration of 4-H. She volunteered as a judge and served other roles at the North Iowa Fair and received a county recognition award in 2007. In her retirement she became an RSVP volunteer, donating her time at the Stockman House welcome desk in Mason City and the Chamber of Commerce tourist office in Clear Lake. She was an election judge in Thornton and was an active member of the Swaledale Garden Club and the Thornton Lioness Club. 
     Jeanne and Virgil loved to travel, visiting most of the 50 states, including two trips to Hawaii. Outside of the United States they traveled to Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica and in 1982 took their dream trip to Scandinavia, visiting London on their way home. After Virgil’s death in 1985, Jeanne continued spending winters in Florida, where she became a “snow bird” at the Palm and Pines Mobile Home Park in Nokomis. Within weeks, she became the park secretary and street captain. Jeanne became very involved planning the park social events and joined the Merry Methodist group at the Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church where she was active in Bible Study and UMW. Her adventurous attitude encouraged her to sign up for every charter trip available, traveling around the Southeast and even took a couple Caribbean cruises.
     Jeanne remained active, walking the beaches in Florida and riding her 3-wheeled bike around the park. If the family was going horse-back riding or camping, she was among the first to sign up for the trip. She could be seen shooting baskets on the driveway with her children and grandchildren. She had a passion for bird watching and worked hard to preserve our earth with “green” projects.
     In April of 2006, Jeanne had a tragic car accident in Florida, which left her with multiple fractures in both arms and right leg. After a lengthy surgery she began 11 weeks of rehabilitation. With her desire to walk again she diligently did her exercises and was indeed able to walk and to live independently at the Homestead Assisted Living in Mason City. At both the Homestead and Good Shepherd she remained positive and cheerful, attending the activities and especially enjoying the music classes. She loved to sing all types of music and knew most the lyrics.
     In addition to her five children and parents, Jeanne had one brother, James Ulum (Dec. 2004) (Ann). She has 10 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, one step-granddaughter, 18 great-grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews who called her “Aunt Jeanne.” She will be dearly missed by all.

 John Henricksen   Rockwell 

     John Henricksen, 70, of Rockwell, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church , Rockwell with Rev. Rhea Evanson presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

     John Anthony Henricksen was born Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942 in Thornton, son of Bernhart Carl and Lilly Caroline (Kofoed) Henricksen. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton and attended early elementary school in Thornton.

     During the 5th grade John’s family moved to Rockwell. John was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church and graduated with the first class of the Rockwell-Swaledale Consolidated School. While in high school John was active in sports, particularly excelling in baseball.

     On November 19, 1961 John was united in marriage with Donna Lou Nachazel at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell. They made their home in Rockwell where they raised their four children. John worked for Cerro Gordo County in the Secondary Roads Department, retiring after 30 years.

     John was a loving family man who was very proud of his family. He loved listening to music and enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially his children's and grandchildren's games. He played fast pitch softball for many years and loved spending time on the golf course. He served for a time on the Linn Grove Golf Course board.

     Living family members include his wife: Donna, Rockwell; children: Kathy (Michael) Platts, Mason City; Jim (Jill) Henricksen, St. Paul, MN; Sherie (Ken) Smith, Linden, Iowa; grandchildren: Kris (Peter) Bieber, Greg (Katie) Platts, Mathew (Elizabeth) Platts, Laura (Cyle) Calhoun, Patrick Platts, Thomas Culbert, Jacquelyn Culbert, Lindsay Smith, Nathan Henricksen and Samuel Henricksen; 4 great grandchildren; sister: Susan (George) Fowler, Clear Lake, WI; three nieces.

     He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter: Jeanette Culbert.

Roger Heitland      Thornton

     Roger Heitland, 78, of Thornton, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2012 at First Reformed Church in Meservey with Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Interment with Veteran’s Honors by Anton-Juhl Post #440 American Legion will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

     Roger Dean Heitland was born September 29, 1933 on the family farm a son of Henry and Emma (Koenen) Heitland. He attended and graduated from Thornton High School. Roger served in the US Army during the Korean War and returned to Thornton to farm after his discharge.

     On December 27, 1960 Roger was united in marriage with Alice Bunk at the Christian Reformed Church. They made their home on the family farm where they raised their four children as Alice taught school and Roger continued to farm, raising cattle and custom work digging for many cemeteries and trenching and footings for projects in the area.

     Roger was a lifelong member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey where he served as an elder, deacon and as the church treasurer for 25 years. He was a member of the Anton-Juhl American Legion post #440 in Thornton. Roger was a hard worker who took great pride in the appearance of the cemeteries he worked for. He loved animals and caring for his cattle was truly enjoyable for him. Many will remember the annual field trips school students took to his farm to learn about and get rides on the many antique tractors he restored.

     Roger’s family includes his wife of 51 years: Alice; son: Dennis Heitland, Thornton; daughter: Julie Heitland, Mason City; sons: Tony (Erin) Heitland, Thornton; Loren (fiancé Fran Rodriguez) Heitland, Thornton; granddaughter Rilley Heitland.

     He is preceded in death by his parents: sister and brother-in-law: Arlene and Walt Eno; brother-in-law: Bill Fischer and brother: Ardell.

Jim Kephart   Swaledale    

      Jim Kephart, 70, of Swaledale, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at his home while under the care of Hospice of North Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Swaledale United Methodist Church with Rev. John Scherb presiding. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Riceville. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.
     James D. Kephart was born April 9, 1942 in Riceville a son of Ward Sr. and Winifred (Holden) Kephart. He graduated from Riceville High School.
     On September 22, 1960 Jim was united in marriage with Sharon Stark. This union was blessed with four daughters.
     Jim worked at the Riceville Lumber Yard and other minor jobs before beginning at State Brand Dairy and retired in 2000 after 41 years with AMPI in Mason City with many years serving in the capacity of Plant Supervisor.
     He treasured time spent with his family and was an avid Hawkeye fan and an all-weather Vikings fan. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, bowling and playing jokes on people.
     Jim is survived by his wife Sharon; daughters: Kim Kephart, Swaledale; Connie (Don) Raymond, Wisconsin; Kathy Kephart (fiancé Paul Doeden), Mason City; Kelly (Roger) Myhre, Swaledale; grandchildren: Matt, Heather, Tabatha, Brandon, Nathan, Trenton, Katelyn, Mikenzi & Calvin; great greandchildren: Michael, Ryan, Kayla and Emilee; sisters: Virginia Maloney, Vista, CA; Helen (Sam) Calderone, Costa Mesa, CA; Shirley Saraga, Kingman, AZ; Bonnie (Dennis) Holtz, San Clemente, CA; brothers: Kenneth (Darlene) Kephart, Riceville; Keith, Seal Beach, CA, nieces, nephews and cousins.
     He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ward Jr., Larry and two in infancy.

Wilma Lindsay

Wilma Bertha Lindsay , 80, of Swaledale, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Swaledale United Methodist Church with Rev. John Scherb presiding. Private family graveside services will be held at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Visitation will be 4-7 pm Tuesday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Wilma Bertha Lindsay was born August 31, 1931 at Forest City, a daughter of Walter H. and Clara (Larson) Lauden. She graduated from Goodell High School and then Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

     Wilma was united in marriage with Marvin Dean Lindsay April 13, 1951 at her parent’s home in Goodell. Together they raised a family on a farm near Swaledale.For 19 years Wilma worked for A.C. Nielsen Company in Mason City, retiring in 1987. She also worked at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Thornton.For many years Wilma was a devoted member of the Swaledale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending her grandson’s hockey games and playing cards with friends and relatives.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years: Marvin; son: Arlen (Barb) Lindsay, Mason City; grandchildren Jarrod and Jordon Lindsay; sisters Rosie Gerdes, Klemme, Iowa; nieces, nephews and cousins and friends.

Wilma is preceded in death by two sons: Roger and Robert, her parents, sister: Betty Cole; two brothers-in-law: George Gerdes and Charles Cole.

Jeanne Cusumano    

Glenn Endriss           

    Glenn Endriss, 73, of Cross Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Mason City, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa after a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday at Retz Funeral Home Sheffield with Rev. Phillip Ward presiding. Interment will be at the Old Chapin Cemetery, southwest of Chapin. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service at the funeral home. 
     Glenn Dal Endriss was born April 4, 1939 in Sheffield a son of Clifton 'Kisty' and Daisy Ann (Gamble) Endriss. He graduated from Sheffield High School. After working for a short time for Andrews Concrete Glenn became a Lineman for Interstate Power, then IPS and eventually for Minnesota Power. 
     Glenn was united in marriage with Ethel Mae Odom on January 25, 1959. Glenn continued working for the power companies and after an injury in March 1971 pursued other interests. He kept active as a general contractor building houses and selling real estate. He was active with his band the Country Swingers and taking fishing trips to Canada. He didn't just mow his lawn but spent hours meticulously manicuring his lawn. He is remembered by his family as the happiest man on earth who could always make you smile, but most of all nothing else was better than sitting at the kitchen table enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with friends and family. 
     Glenn is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ethel, Cross Lake, MN; children: Kelly (Joe) Kough, Siloam Springs, AR; Glenn Jr. (Meredith) Endriss, Backus, MN; Mary Catherine Endriss (Scott Pals), Kensett, IA; Kimberly Jo Francis, Pine River, MN; Karen Rae (Andy Fitch), Breezy Point, MN; Thomas John Endriss, Cross Lake, MN; Clifford William Endriss (Mary White), Backus, MN; special son: Scott (Kim) Anderson, Appleton, WI; 33 Grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; mother-in-law: Alma Odom, Mason City; step sister: Candy Nichols, Mason City and nieces and nephews. 
     Glenn is preceded in death by his parents; two daughters in infancy; sister Myrna Jo King; brother William Endriss; step brother Mike Nichols and step mothers: Peggy and Gladys Endriss.

Eva Peyton    Sheffield 

    Eva Leona Peyton, 90, of Sheffield, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield, with Pastor Ken Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield is in charge of arrangements.
     Eva was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Clarion, to Ralph and Evelyn (Knight) Pletcher. She attended school there. On Sept. 16, 1939, she married Melvin Harrison Peyton in Clarion and worked over the years as a housewife. She and Melvin farmed in rural Dougherty, and for many years she was a cook at the Sheffield Care Center. Eva and Melvin owned and operated Peyton’s Place Grocery Story in Aredale for many years. Eva was a member of the Methodist Church in Aredale, Iowa.
     Survivors include her husband, Melvin Peyton of Sheffield; a daughter, Sharon Smit of Sheffield; a son, Mark Peyton of Arizona; a son-in-law, Alan (Pete) Marsh of Lincoln, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Angie Peyton of Falmouth, Mass.; grandchildren, Debbie (Randy) Irmen of Fergus Falls, Minn., Jeff Peyton of Cape Cod, Mass., Terry (Penny) McCaslin of Sheffield, Kevin (Sara) McCaslin of Rockford , Leona (John) Hughes, Penny (Jeff) Bailey and Nikole (Mike) Stonecipher, all of Lincoln, Ill., Vickie (Tony) French of Big Sandy, Tenn., Theresa (Randy) Spivey of Huntington, Tenn., Candace McCaslin of Texas, and Amanda Peyton Davidson of Tulsa, Okla.; great-grandchildren, Victoria Link and Ryan Link, Cody Peyton, Genny McCaslin and JC (Jill) McCaslin, Kyle McCaslin (fiancé Cassie Willert) and Abby McCaslin, Chris McCaslin, Brianna McCaslin and Logan McCaslin, Loren and Landon French, Peyton and Levi Spivey; five great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cleo Bosworth of Webster City, and her twin, Evea Laurisch of Chicago, Ill.; and several sisters-in-laws.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Larry in 1966; a daughter, Linda in 2011; a son, Terrence in 2011; two grandsons, Timothy and Daniel McCaslin; a son-in-law, Dale Smit; a daughter-in-law, Tommie (Peyton) Forrest; five sisters; a brother; and several sisters- and brothers-in-law.

Jennie (Pearce) Bonjour   

Sheffield

Jennie Diane (Pearce) Bonjour age 35, passed from this Earth on the morning of June 29,2012, after a long courageous battle with cancer at her home in Sheffield,leaving the arms of her loving husband and entering the arms of Christ her Savior. She was surrounded by her family and many friends.

     Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield with Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the First Grace Baptist Church. Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield is handling arrangements.

     Jennie, the daughter of Craig Pearce and Diane Kraling, was born on December 8, 1976 in Iowa City, IA. Jennie attended school in Plymouth and Mason City, Iowa and graduated in 1995 from Belmond-Klemme High School in Belmond, IA. Jennie then attended LaJames School of Cosmetology in 1995 and worked at Good Shepard Care Center as a Nurse's Aide. It was in that year that she met the love of her life and future husband Brian Bonjour. They were married in 1997 and to this union they were blessed with 3 children, Justin age 14, Joseph age 11, and Amber age 9.

     She worked for two years at Casey's General Store as an Assistant Manager in Sheffield. She was known for her constant smile and friendly attitude towards all of her customers.

     In the spring of 2003 she had her first surgery. By 2004 she had applied for, and was accepted to, the nursing program at NIACC. While attending school she worked at Franklin General Hospital and the Rockwell Care Center. The progression of her disease resulted in her having to suspend her dream of becoming a flight nurse;a dream that she never gave up and passed on to her daughter, Amber.

     Jennie was known to be a friend to all. Her devotion to Jesus Christ her Savior and her family were second to none. She was very active in church even as her disease progressed. She was a Cubbie's leader at AWANA's at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield and took great joy in singing with various church groups as well as doing solo's. Singing in church was not the only outlet for her angelic voice. She also loved to sing karaoke-with family and friends.

     Jennie's other passions included; time spent at her family's log cabin built by her Grandparents and Great Aunts and Uncles in Northern Minnesota, camping and fishing at Beeds Lake with Brian and the kids, Christian concerts with friends and relatives, as well as being a help to any and all. Her powerful legacy will live on in each of the lives she touched over the years.

     She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Brian, 3 children; Justin, Joseph, and Amber. She also leaves behind her mother Diane Kraling of Mason City and father Craig Pearce (Lori Odom) of Kensett, 5 siblings Craig Pearce Jr. of Mason City, her identical twin Patricia Pearce of Mason City, Emily Pearce of Mason City, Molly Kraling of Joplin, MO, and Loretta Kraling of Mason City, 4 nieces; Cierra, Sarah, Alexis, and Madeline and 1 nephew Mathew, all of Mason City. She is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Great Aunts and Great Uncles as well as her many treasured friends.

     She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Louis and Patricia Bram, and paternal grandparents Al and Marie Pearce.

Reva Tice Peters  Swaledale 

      Reva Molly Tice Peters 98, of Swaledale died on Tuesday, June 12,2012 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell, IA. Visitation will be held at the Retz Funeral Home, Friday, June 15th, from 5-7 P.M. in Thornton, lA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thornton, IA with Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating. Graveside services will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Swaledale. Family suggest memorials to: St. Paul Lutheran Church or Rockwell Community Nursing Home. 

     Reva was born May 16, 1914 rural Clear Lake, IA, a daughter of Chariton and Mollie (Swartz) Tice. She graduated from Clear Lake High School. Reva married Louie Peters on October 11, 1936. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church for 76 years. Reva was a member of St. Paul's WELCA, Swaledale Area Ladies, Swaledale Cemetery Society of which she was the treasurer for 22 years. She enjoyed playing "500" card game with her friends every Wednesday in Swaledale. Reva was very interested in all aspects of farming with her son and son-in-laws. She would drive daily, checking on the boys and what they were doing. Her son-in-laws nicknamed her “The Chief."

     Reva is survived by her son: Gary (Karen) of Clear Lake, 4 daughters: Darling ‘Tootie’ (Daryl) Buchholtz of Swaledale; Mary Jane Rawson, Sheffield; Beverly (Ronald) Behr, Rockwell; Debra (Ronald) Trewin, Lisbon, IA; 16 Grandchildren: Mike Buchholtz, Pamela Goodyear, David Peters, John Peters, Connie Huffman, Anne Marie Denholm, Kristine Schmida, Shari Rogers, Stacy Byre, Jody Wiseman, Scott Gaubatz, Doug Peters, Steve Peters, Ryan Trewin, Nicholas Trewin and Allison Trewin; 24 Great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Harvey Tice, Birmingham, AL; Don (Ruth) Tice, Clear Lake; daughter-in-law: Nancy Peters, Mason City, and several nieces and nephews. 

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie in 1974, parents Chariton and Mollie Tice, son, Lynn Peters, 1989, and son-in-law, Michael Rawson, 2006; 2 brothers, Gayle Tice, and Dison Tice, and 2 sisters, Vivian Kraft and Patricia Reams.

Gerald Lutcavish  Sheffield 

     Gerald Lutcavish, 81, of Sheffield, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield with Pastor Dusty Foster presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield with Veteran’s Honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post #277 American Legion. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

     Gerald Thomas Lutcavish was born June 24, 1930 in Mason City, a son of Albert and Alice (Hawkness) Lutcavish. He attended Mason City Schools.

     Gerald entered the United States Army and served in Korea during the war. After the war he returned to the states and went to school to study electronics repair. He worked as a television and radio repairman for Herb & George Radio & TV in Mason City and the furniture store and hardware store in Sheffield. He then opened his own shop, ‘Jerry’s TV’ in Sheffield and was known for his fair dealings with the community.

     On September 8, 1957 Jerry was united in marriage with Eileen May Culver at the EUB Church in Sheffield by Pastor Dodd. He continued his business in Sheffield until retiring. For the last few years Gerald has lived at the Sheffield Care Center where his family has been extremely appreciative of the care he has received.

     Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen; sons: Rick (Sandy) Kammrad, Forest City; Ron Lutcavish (Sharon North) Norwalk; grandchildren: Kristie Kammrad, Jake, Tori & Kati Lutcavish; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers: Allan (Aretta) Lutcavish, Minneapolis; Larry Lutcavish, Manning; brother-in-law Harold (Billie) Culver, Sheffield and many nieces and nephews.

 He is preceded in death by his parents.