Obituaries

Neal L. Conrad

Neal L. Conrad

Jan 8, 2016

GARNER – Neal L. Conrad, 52, of Garner died Friday, January 8, 2015 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements Neal Lee Conrad, the son of Richard and Mary Jo (Wright) Conrad, was...

Eva M. Olson

Eva M. Olson

Jan 8, 2016

Eva Keel Amelsberg Olson, age 89, died peacefully in her sleep on January 8, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Center, and is now rejoicing in heaven in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She lived in her home at Central Plaza in Forest City until a week prior to her death. Funeral and Celebration of Eva’s life will be...

Ardella Hanson

Ardella Hanson

Jan 7, 2016

KLEMME – Ardella Hanson, 88, of Klemme died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 11th at the United Methodist Church in Klemme with Revs. Michael Shaffer and Donna Buckman officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be...

Ivadell L. Abele

Ivadell L. Abele

Jan 3, 2016

GARNER – Ivadell L. Abele, 94, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Garner, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Mari de Villa Assisted Living Center in St. Louis. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 9th at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Wilhelm Jurn Akkermann

Wilhelm Jurn Akkermann

Dec 31, 2015

Wilhelm Jurn Akkermann was born to Albert and Trintje (Hilger) Akkermann on June 11, 1937 in Greetsiel, Germany. He passed away on December 31st at 7:24 a.m. at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa after a brief battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church in...

Richard  C. Johnson

Richard C. Johnson

Dec 28, 2015

Richard C. Johnson, 87, of Forest City died Monday, December 28, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Farrell officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Interment will be...

Lillian M. Brass

Lillian M. Brass

Dec 23, 2015

GARNER – Lillian M. Brass, 94, of Garner died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Memorial services will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, December 26th at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner with Cody Schwichtenberg officiating. Private inurnment will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Thomas  Robert Harland

Thomas Robert Harland

Dec 18, 2015

Thomas Robert Harland, 68, of Forest City, IA died Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City; after a battle with aggressive cancer. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 23rd at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Lay Minister Jim Mantle officiating. A gathering of friends and...

Darlene L. Tweeten

Darlene L. Tweeten

Dec 14, 2015

Darlene L. Tweeten, 79 of Forest City, died Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, December 18th at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday at Cataldo Schott Funeral Chapel, 505 North Clark St. Forest City....

DeEtta A. Hartwig

DeEtta A. Hartwig

Dec 9, 2015

GARNER – DeEtta Hartwig, 103, of Garner died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 11 A.M., Monday, December 14th at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at...

Dennis D. Harringa

Dennis D. Harringa

Dec 9, 2015

FOREST CITY – Dennis D. Harringa, 66, of Ankeny, formerly of Forest City, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 11 A.M., Monday, December 14th at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Inurnment will be in Madison Township Cemetery south of Forest City. Visitation will be...

Donald H. Isebrand

Donald H. Isebrand

Dec 8, 2015

WODEN – Donald H. Isebrand, 76, of Woden died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, December 11th at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden with military rites by the Woden Veterans Ceremonial...

Edward  Joseph Reineke

Edward Joseph Reineke

Dec 6, 2015

FOREST CITY – Edward J. Reineke, 73, of Forest City died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Mission, TX. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 12th at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Fr. Jim Dubert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday at the...

Beryl A. Abele

Beryl A. Abele

Dec 3, 2015

GARNER – Beryl A. Abele, 93, of Garner died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, December 7th at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4...

Dorothy Haugland

Dorothy Haugland

Nov 29, 2015

WODEN- Dorothy M. Haugland, 96, of Woden died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 3rd at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. Kim Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 P.M.,...

Royal R. Molander

Royal R. Molander

Nov 25, 2015

GARNER – Royal “Moe” R. Molander, 92, of Clive, formerly of Garner, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Inurnment will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the...

Maralyn Ann Anderson

Maralyn Ann Anderson

Nov 24, 2015

Maralyn Ann Anderson, 57, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a long courageous journey with cancer. Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5:00...

Darold Thomas Hickman

Darold Thomas Hickman

Nov 24, 2015

Darold Thomas Hickman, 57, of Forest City, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home. He was cremated and there will be no formal services held. Burial of his cremains will be in Arkansas at a later date.

Betty M. Johnson

Betty M. Johnson

Nov 14, 2015

GARNER – Betty M. Johnson, 92, of Garner died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with Rev. Ed Bard, Hospice Chaplain officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Ada R. Schoenwetter

Ada R. Schoenwetter

Nov 12, 2015

GARNER – Ada R. Schoenwetter, 86, of Garner died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, November 16th at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be in Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M.,...