Mar 23 2014

Mason City, Iowa âœŚ Sunday, March 23, 2014

Birth Brady David Abell Dylan and Katie Abell, of Rockwell, are parents of a son, Brady David Abell, born Jan. 22, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Retirement

Birthday 30th Birthday Happy 30th Birthday, Kyle!

March 22, 2014

Birthday Ruth Dorenkamp, 90

Retirement Charlotte Baker is retiring after 25 years of service at US Bank.

Ruth Dorenkamp of Clear Lake, will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 29. Cards may be sent to her at 813 W. 10th Ave. N. Clear Lake, IA 50428. She requests no gifts, please.

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Globe Gazette Celebrations

Retirement

Birthday

How To Submit Your Items If you have an item to submit to this section, please stop by the Globe Gazette for a form Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at 300 North Washington, Mason City. Online submission is encouraged at www.globegazette.com, click on EXTRAS then Celebrations.

To be printed in the Sunday’s Celebrations section and Online, items must be in the Globe Gazette office no later than 5 pm Monday prior to publication. We can’t take the information over the phone, and we ask that announcements be printed or typed. It would also be helpful if you include a daytime phone number in case there are any questions.

Engagements & Weddings: Standard announcement will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

March 22, 2014 — Love, Ashley

Award & Achievement Students receive Athlete Achievement Awards JOHNSTON — Four Iowa high school students received the 2014 Iowa Bankers Association’s Student Athlete Achievement Award, during the Iowa High School Boys State Basketball Tournament, March 14-15 in Des Moines. One student from each class received a $1,000 scholarship from the Iowa Bankers Association to the college of his choice.

Scholarship recipients were selected based on their academic performance, athletic participation, leadership skills and community involvement.

Scholarship recipients include:

Class 1A: Derek Nash, Belmond-Klemme High School.

Class 2A: Ethan Meints, West Fork High School, Sheffield.

Class 3A: Christian Wright, Central Clinton High School, DeWitt.

Class 4A: Tyler Dunlavy, Bettendorf High School.

Open House for Charlotte Baker Retirement Charlotte Baker is retiring after 25 years of service at US Bank. We are celebrating her exceptional customer service as a teller coordinator with the bank, where she has received numerous top awards. She will be missed by her co-workers and many loyal customers with whom she developed a great friendship throughout the years.

Please join us in honoring Charlotte at her open house at US Bank, 124 N. Washington in Mason City on Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for refreshments.

Thank you, Charlotte and best wishes from the staff at the US Bank Mason City offices.

Birth Announcements: Standard birth

announcements will be published free of charge without a photo. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Retirements: Standard announcements without photo will be published free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge.

(See chart below.)

Birthdays, Day to Remember Events:

Birthdays, family events & special achievements will be published for $26.50. This includes a B&W 1 col. photo & up to 50 words. Larger photos and additional words may be purchased.

Birthdays of 80 years or more will be published without a photo free of charge. Custom wording and photos are an additional charge.

Award & Achievement Kerkhoff recognized at UMD DULUTH, Minn. — Alyssa N. Kerkhoff, of Algona, was named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Students on the Dean’s List achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

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Cards of Thanks:

Will be published for $10 up to 50 words.

Social, Club Awards & Scholastic Achievement: Standard announcements will be published without photos free of charge. Photos are available for an additional charge.

Custom Description: $10 for each additional 50 words available on any announcement.

Cover Positions: Cover positions are available for $75, including color, on a first come, first serve basis. You are limited to 25 words on the cover.

Includes: 2 col B&W photo inside.

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Happy 30th Birthday, Kyle!

Anniversaries: At 25 years or more, we will publish the standard announcement free of charge. Anniversaries of less than 25 years can be published as a Day to Remember starting at $26.50. Custom wording & photos are an additional charge. (See chart below.)

Photos Charges: 1 Col. 2 Col.

Black & White $26.50 $36.50

Color $36.50 $56.50

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Birthdays

Retirement

Arlo Movick, 80 Arlo Movick will turn 80 on March 27. He’ll celebrate by going to the Red Green Show in Ames.

You can send him a cheap card if you want, but forget that no gifts crap and include whatever you can afford. Things like this don’t happen everyday, you know.

Charlotte Baker retires Ruth Dorenkamp, 90 Ruth Dorenkamp of Clear Lake, Iowa, will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 29. Cards may be sent to her at 813 W. 10th Ave. N. Clear Lake, IA 50428. She requests no gifts please.

Wishing you a beautiful day Ruth ~ You are a special lady ~ Happy 90th Birthday ~ with love from your family.

Linda Weatherwax, 70 ROCK FALLS — Linda Weatherwax, of Rock Falls, will celebrate her 70th birthday on March 29, 2014. She was born March 29, 1944, in Mason City.

She and her husband, Cliff, have two daughters, Tracie (Steve) Siemers, of Rockwell, and Lisa (Adam) Brock of Mason City. She and Cliff have on grandson, Sebastian.

Cards can be sent to: 103 N Cerro Gordo St., Rock Falls, IA 50467.

Nels Jensen, 90 BRITT — Nels Jensen, of Britt, will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Britt Municipal Building, Britt.

He was born March 24, 1924.

Cards can be sent to Nels at the following address: 2652 James Ave., Britt, IA 50423.

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Charlotte is retiring from U.S. Bank on March 28.

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Globe Gazette Celebrations

Anniversaries

Wedding Pearce, Mason

MASON CITY — Ashley Pearce and Thomas Mason were united in marriage on Oct. 12, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Chuch in Mason City by Pastor Sid Bohls.

Ashley is the daughter of Roger and Dee Pearce of Mason City. Thomas’s parents are Linda and Howard Julius of Bufflao Center and Bill and Anne Mason of Mason City.

Maid of honor was Angela Miller. Ashley’s other attendants were Kalli Wilson, Nell Stevenson, Jennifer Wright, Tonya Bolton, Jennifer Mason, Katie Mason and Becca Mason.

Dodge, 60 years Best man was Chris Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kratz Lamping. Thomas’s Wayne Dodge and Sharon (Jorgensen) were married other attendants were at St. Paul’s American Lutheran Church, Thornton, Harold and Marlis Elaine Gill were married Feb. 19, March 21, 1954. The couple will celebrate their 60th 1949, at the United Methodist Church in Kellogg, Minn. Zach Adams, Travis Jordan, Parker Downs, wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The couple, who live in St. Ansgar, celebrated their Tony Mason and RobThe couple’s children and their spouses are Debra 65th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in ert Johnson.

(Bruce) Harlan, Brenda (Mark) Rasmuson. Grandchilthe summer.

The flower girl was dren, Eric Harlan (fiance/Lisa), Tom (Amber) Harlan, They have five children: Sharon (Bill) Maring, Remer, Kenadie Pearce. The Matthew (Lauren) Rasmuson, and Lori Rasmuson.

Minn.; Karol (Chuck) Phillips, Wichita, Kan.; Tom Great-grandchildren, twins Owen and Alexander Har(Diane) Kratz, Eloy, Ariz.; Bob (Patti) Kratz, St. Ansgar, ring bearer was Brayden lan, Claire and Henry Rasmuson.

Iowa; and Mary (Paul) Curran, West Des Moines, Iowa. Pearce. Ushers were Ben The couple have lived at 1734 Springview Drive for 32 They have 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. years and on the family farm by Swaledale for 28 years.

Echelberger, 40 Years

Welch, 75 Years

Mike Echelberger and Donna (Boehlje) Echelberger of Rockwell, Iowa, were married March 23, 1974. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

We appreciate all you do for us. We love you Nana and Papa.

From: Todd and Cameo Echelberger, Payton, Seneca and Hayden of Garner and Daniel and Michelle Martinez, Malaina, Charleigh and Blaike of Rockwell.

Happy Anniversary!

NORTHWOOD — Roy Welch and Mabel (Myhre) Welch of Northwood, Iowa, were married March 25, 1939, in New Hampton, Iowa. The couple will celebrate their 75th anniversary with a family dinner.

Cards and greetings can be sent to Roy and Mabel c/o Northwood Pines Assisted Living, 700 10th St. N., Apt 114, Northwood, IA 50459.

No gifts please.

Their family includes a son, Larry and Julie Welch, and a grandson, Bryan, of Mason City, Iowa.

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Miller and Troy Wyborny.

Personal attendants were Shelby Halverson and Stephanie Carroll.

A reception was held at the Surf Ballroom.

Ashley is employed

by Edwards-Brandt & Associates of Mason City, Iowa. Thomas is employed

by Buffalo Wild Wings of Mason City, Iowa.

The couple will reside in Mason City.

Thank you

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never Known to Fail) Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power.

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times).

Say this prayer for three consecutive days.

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Awards & Achievements Special Education Teacher of the Year

Birth Lillian McDowell DAVENPORT — Andrew and Nicole McDowell of Davenport, Iowa, are the proud parents of a daughter, Lillian Grace McDowell, born at 2:25 a.m. Jan. 18, 2014, at Genesis Hospital in Davenport. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Mark and Connie McDowell of Hampton, and Terry and Norma White of Kernersville, North Carolina. Great-grandparents are Grace McDowell of Hampton, Gene Brass of Hampton, George White of Burlington, North Carolina, and Juan and Berta Hernandez of Winterhaven, Florida.

CLEAR LAKE — Libbey Allen Wood, formerly of Clear Lake, was nominated Special Education Teacher of the Year for the Humboldt Unified School District. Each of the district’s nine schools honored one teacher, and one special education teacher. The Rotary Club of Prescott Valley, Ariz., held its 15th annual banquet awards ceremony in February.

Wood is a special education teacher at Bright Futures Preschool in Prescott Valley, located in north central Arizona.

She earned her nomination from a 3-year-old student (name and photo withheld) who submitted the following letter: “I like Ms. Libbey big much because she helps me learn the ‘K’ letter, and Ms. Libbey tells me to sit crisscross and listen to her.

Ms. Libbey does not yell, and gives me hugs when I am scared … She is funny and likes to look at bugs, me like that.

Wilderman receives MFCP Scholarship IOWA CITY — Midwest Free Community Papers (MFCP) announced Ryne Wilderman is the 2014 recipient of the Kay Fox College Scholarship. She is attending Iowa State University, pursuing a degree in animal science.

The Kay Fox College Scholarship is awarded by MFCP to a student who has a parent or guardian working for one of the 120 member papers serving the Midwest. Wilderman’s father, Greg Wilderman, works for the Mason City Shopper/Globe Gazette in Mason City. The scholarship is for $500 a year, up to four years, toward the completion of Ryne Wilderman’s undergraduate studies.

Pedersen is State Finalist in NAM Pageant

Libbey Allen Wood Ms. Libbey is my bestest teacher.”

Libby is the daughter of John Allen and Tom and Valerie Kern, all of Clear Lake. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at Buena Vista University and her Master’s at the University of Northern Arizona. She and her husband, Troy live in Prescott Valley with their twin rescue dogs, Glen and Olive.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The following North Iowa students were named to the fall semester dean’s list at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

The dean’s list includes full-time students with a grade point average during the semester of 3.65 (out of 4.0) or higher.

Highest honors are awarded to students with a grade point average of 3.90-4.0, high honors are awarded to students with a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.89 and honors are awarded to students with a grade point average of 3.65 to 3.74.

CLARION — Elise Gangestad, highest honors.

FOREST CITY — McKenzie Baker, high honors; Jessica Tweeten, highest honors.

SHEFFIELD — Jacob Lage, highest honors MASON CITY — Russell Scharper, highest honors.

MASON CITY — Sommer Pedersen, 7, daughter of Cathy Brandt, of Mason City, was chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Iowa pageant to be held May 3-4, at the Ramada Hotel in Waterloo.

The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions.

Pedersen will be participating in the Junior-Preteen 7-9 age division, along with other young ladies from across the state.

The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the national pageant in California, where she will receive a complimentary tour of Hollywood and two VIP tickets to Disneyland.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarships HAMPTON — The Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) announced its Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarship winners.

A $1,000 Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarship was awarded to Ethan Meints, a student at West Fork High School. He is the son of Pam and Daren Meints.

Franklin REC also awarded a $250 runner-up scholarship for the Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarship to Karter Miller. She is a student at CAL High School, Latimer, and is the daughter of Marsha Miller and the late Therron Miller.

Applicants must be a dependent child of a member cooperative consumer. Both scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, work experience, and school and community activities.

Lovell named to Dean’s List CLEAR LAKE — Christopher Lovell, of Clear Lake, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of Texas at Arlington.

With an enrollment of 33,500 students and located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, UTA is the second largest institution in the University of Texas system.

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In Remembrance Lew Snook 10/15/1932 — 3/24/2012 Two years later, we still miss you more than ever.

With Love Today We thought of you with love today, but this is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday and the days before that too.

We think of you in silence and often speak your name.

All we have now are our memories, and your picture in a frame.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone.

A part of us went with you, the day God took you home.

— Your loving family

Thank you Thank You I want to express my appreciation for the team of healthcare providers that helped support Linda and my family throughout her illness and at the time of her passing. I especially want to acknowledge Dr. Katherine Broman, Dr. Ron Masters, Jo Fank and the Hospice of North Iowa Yellow Team. The visits and kindness shown by hospice staff including Mary, Sue, Carol, Jana, Teresa, Roxie, Katie, Rob, Ken, Patty, Connie Bleile and Dr. Weissinger will always be remembered. I am grateful for all those from the community that reached out to us during our time of need.

With gratitude, Jim Sweeney and family

Joel Philip Laaveg October 13, 1954 — March 22, 2013 “Take him, Earth, for cherishing, To thy tender breast receive him.

Body of a man I bring thee, Noble even in its ruin.”

— Herbert Howells Loved and Missed by your Family

Michael Harris March 25, 1965 — May 11, 2012 Happy Birthday We love & miss you.

Mom, Dad, Jeff, Mica, Jemma, Zachary, Caleb, Noah and Dear Friends

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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never Known to Fail) Oh, Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.

Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power.

Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times).

Say this prayer for three consecutive days.

You must publish it and it will be granted to you.

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Lillian Marie Mayer CHARLES CITY —

Alan and Jessica (Hanson) Mayer, of Charles City, are parents of a daughter, Lillian Marie Mayer, born at 7:28 a.m. Feb. 18, 2014, at Floyd County Medical Center.

She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Lillian is welcomed by grandparents, Joe Hanson, Leanne Bentten, Mike and Carolyn Mayer, and Sonia Mayer, of Osage; great-grandparents, Arlene Brown, Raymond Hanson, John and Darlene Mayer, and David and Lois Weipert, of Osage; aunt, Caitlin Hanson and uncle, Conner Lifka, of Osage.

Formalities

Brady David Abell ROCKWELL — Dylan and Katie Abell, of Rockwell, are parents of a son, Brady David Abell, born at 12:25 p.m. Jan. 22, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

Award & Achievement Ott named to Dean’s List at AIB DES MOINES — Jayden Ott, of Nora Springs, was named to the Dean’s List at AIB College of Business for the winter 2013 term.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, Ott attained a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.79 for the term.

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Contact Whitney Tait at the Globe Gazette to inquire about getting your business added to the Celebrations Party and Event Planning Guide.

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Globe Gazette Celebrations

Birthdays

Award & Achievement

Ronald Jorgensen, 80

Happy 90th Birthday, Mom!

ROCKFORD — Ronald Jorgensen, of Rockford, will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Rockford Community Center.

Ron was born on March 30, 1934, in rural Charles City, Iowa. Family and friends are invited to come celebrate with your presence; no gifts please.

Barbara Bogard 90 years an April Fool on April 1, 2014.

An open house for friends and family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at the Village Coop Apartments, 275 N. Taft Ave., Mason City, Iowa

Thank You Thank You

Happy 90th Birthday, Mom! Virginia Faktor turned 90 on March 17, 2014. A family gathering was held March 17.

Please help us celebrate by sending a card to Virginia at: 303 Grove St., Plymouth, IA 50464.

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Hospice of North Iowa, Hogan Bremer Funeral Home, Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, friends, and family for the outpouring of prayers, cards, food, memorials, and phone calls during this difficult time. Thank you to Fr. Allers for the beautiful church service and words spoken in honoring our loved one, the church choir for the beautiful hymns sung, and for the ladies of the church who prepared and served a wonderful meal.

Your acts of kindness, compassion, and support were not only a great comfort, but a source of strength for all of us, for which we will always be grateful.

Family of Albert Flores

Good Job Chris Bahnsen!

Chris received the February Safety Award from Con-Way Freight, for demonstrating consistent safe practices while on the job! Chris does an excellent job of promoting and practicing the ConWay Safety Principles helping to create a safe working environment for both internal and external customers!

Dan Becker earns Employee of the Month Dan Becker was nominated by his co-workers at Con-Way Freight to receive the Employee of The Month award for the month of February. Dan has repeatedly proved himself to be a dedicated and diverse Con-Way professional and is a huge asset to XMC and the customers they serve. ConWay appreciates Dan!!

Thank You 80th Birthday Wishing Corinne Fesseden-Brierly a Happy 80th Birthday!

Cards would be welcome.

— From your daughters

The family of Terri Rottinghaus Imhoff would like to thank everyone who remembered her with prayers, flowers, food, cards and acts of kindness during her illness and passing.

Forrest Imhoff and Family Ray and Teresa Rottinghaus Mike Rottinghaus and Family Pat Rottinghaus and Family

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