Mitchell County Iowa
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Beckner, Abram -1895

OBITUARY: Abram Beckner, ??-1895, Mitchell County, Iowa [Source: Mitchell County Press-News or Mason City Globe Gazette] Death of Abram Beckner E. E. Beckner, of this city received a message yesterday from Roswell, South Dakota, saying that his father died at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening, January 1, 1895. He had been sick for four weeks of typhoid fever. Mr. Beckner had lived in this county at two different times, first about thirty-five years ago. He then moved to La Porte, Indiana, where he lived several years when he returned to this county. Ten years ago he moved to South Dakota where he has since lived. He was 61 years of age last June. His wife, who survives him was Miss Angelina Drake, a sister of Henry and Everett Drake, who reside north of Osage. To them were born seven children, five boys and two girls all of them living, but all away from home except the youngest boy. Their son George, who has been living with Mr. Buttolph's in Rock township, left for Roswell Tuesday morning, but probably did not reach there in time to see his father alive. Submitted 2002 by Marilyn O'Connor Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Beckner, Emmett 1932-1995

OBITUARY: Emmett D. Beckner, 1932-1995, Mitchell County, Iowa [MASON CITY (Iowa) GLOBE GAZETTE - Sep. 24, 1995] Emmett D. Beckner MITCHELL-- Emmett D. Beckner, 63, of Mitchell, died Friday Sept. 22, 1995, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 25, 1995, at Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell with the Rev. Rose Marie Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Mitchell, with military rites by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Visitation is from 4 to 7 tonight at the Champion Funeral Home, Osage, and one hour prior to service at the church Monday. Emmett Beckner was born March 27, 1932, in Osage, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Janice Beckner, Mitchell; daughters, Julie McGibbon, Pamela Krause and Sheley Lotspeich, all of South St. Paul, Minn., Diane Lee, Coon Rapids, Minn., and Lynda Karels, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; a sister, Phyllis Levendusky, Mitchell; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Bednar, Wilbur 1919-2002

OBITUARY: Wilbur "Chic" Bednar, Mitchell County, Iowa [Mitchell County Press-News, online, www.mcpress.com, Posted May 1, 2002] Wilbur Bednar Graveside services were held for Wilbur "Chic" Bednar, 83, of Osage on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton, IA. "Chic's" grandson Pastor Frank A. Bednar of Covington, KY officiated. A prayer service was held at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Bednar died Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at USA Healthcare in Mason City. He was born March 5, 1919 in Vinton, IA the son of Frank A. and Antonia (Koutny) Bednar. "Chic" was united in marriage to Violet Young on Sept. 12, 1940 in Cedar Rapids. they made their home in Vinton and in 1962 moved to Osage where he was the machinist for Osage Motor Supply until retiring in 1984. He loved to fish and bake pie for his friends. Bednar was preceded in death by his parents and wife Violet in 1984. Survivors include one daughter Julia E. Jones of Mason City; two sons, Frank E. Bednar of Rockford, IL and Kenneth W. Bednar of St. Jacob, IL; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage was in charge of arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Beebe, James 1846-1911

OBITUARY: James P. Beebe, 1846-1911, Mitchell Co., Iowa [Osage News] James P. Beebe Born July 28, 1846 Died August 22, 1911 (The following obituary appeared in his home paper) The funeral services of the late Jas. P. Beebe were held at the farm home six miles north of Kimball, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Unfortunately for many who would have attended otherwise, a steady rain prevented the last testimonial they could give to the man they had known and esteemed so many years. The attendance was large in spite of the weather; and in this connection the children of the departed father wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown them; for the efforts of those who attended the last sad rites in spite of distance and weather and to those who felt for them but could not be present. Rev. David R. Burr conducted the services, speaking feeling from the text: "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." The remains were brought to Kimball and interment made at the noon hour. It was but recently that Mr. Beebe even suspected that all was not right with him physically-only last month. A consulation with physicians here and Chamberlain induced him to go to Rochester, Minn., and he left for that hospital on the 10th inst.,accompanied by his daughter, Jessie. For five days examinations were made and then it was found necessary to operate for cancer. The operation was made on the 17th, trans-peritoneal removal of one-fourth of the bladder being performed. The next two days he was considered as doing well. The fourth day the pain became intense and before night his condition was pronounced serious. On Monday he looked calmly on approaching death and spoke in his great suffering of his belief in the hereafter. Later in the day delirum came on and a consultation of physicians was called, but no hope was given. All those about him did what they could to ease his pain, and at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning he passed away. James Phelps Beebe was born in Sabula county, Iowa, June 23, 1846, and was therefore a little over 65 years of age. During his boyhood his fathers family moved to Weathersfield, Ill., and later to Stacyville, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. October 17, 1870, he was married to Sarah Delia Guernsey of that town. In November 1883, be came to Kimball with his wife and three children. The next spring he built the house south of the Presbyterian church parsonage, which was his home for twenty years. Here the fourth child was born and died September 10, 1884, and here the wife and mother passed away September 22, 1886. Mr. Beebe was a member of the Order of United Workmen, and members of the fraternity met the remains upon their arrival here Wednesday night and conveyed them to the Beebe home, leaving an anchor of beautiful flowers and returning the next day to act as pall bearers. Mr. Beebe owned the Kimball dray line for many years and when the Standard Oil company established a distributing station at this place he had charge of that for several years. Too much hard work for both himself and son, Ray, induced him to give up his Kimball business and seek the large ranch that he gradually improved north of Kimball, and where the family have lived the past seven years. It is one of the finest farms in the county in which he took great pride, naming it the BB Ranch. He left the ranch mostly to the management of his son and partner, Ray and devoted the farm sale months to conducting such sales in which his services were sought far and wide. As one of the best known men in the county, and popular everywhere, his nominations on the Republican ticket last fall strengthened it and landed him in the legislature an easy winner. He was president of the Brule County Fair Association - re-elected to that position this summer,and was also president of the Brule County Farmers' Cooperative company. Mr. Beebe was always ready to give of his time and means in any public enterprise or to help the needy. He took a deep interest in the fair every year and was its most active and presistent worker. He made friends in every relation of life and the stamp of his character is well marked on the three children who survive him, Miss Amy Beebe, Miss Jessie Beebe and Ray Beebe. Submitted by: Marilyn O'Connor 1/13/2006 Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Behrnes Hoffer, Lizzie 1861-1909

OBITUARY: Lizzie G. (Behrnes) Hoffer, 1861-1909, Mitchell County, Iowa [ Osage News September 30, 1909 ] Hoffer Mrs. Lizzie G. Behrnes was born in Minnesota on July 29, 1861 and died at her home in Osage on September 25, 1909. While quite young she removed with her parents to Iowa and this has since been her home. On October 13, 1881 she was united in marriage with Mr. Wm. Hoffer. For a number of years they lived on their farm north of Osage but about five years ago they removed to Osage and this has since been her home. Four daughters were born to her all of whom are living, viz: Mrs. Sarah Nims of Burville, Minn., Mrs. Katherine White of Portland, Oregon, Miss Emma Hoffer of Riverside, Cal., and Miss Clara Hoffer who is at home. She is also survived by her husband, mother, four brothers, one sister and two grand children. Mrs. Hoffer will be sadly missed not only by her immediate family but by a wide circle of friends. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home, conducted by her pastor Rev. A. W. McDavitt of the Universalist Church. Submitted by: Marilyn O'Connor 1/25/2006 Copyright 2006 - M. O'Connor Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Beisswenger, Joyce Evelyn (Horton) c1920-2002

OBITUARY: Joyce Evelyn (Horton) Beisswenger, Mitchell County, Iowa Joyce Evelyn (Horton) Beisswenger [ Mitchell Co. Press-News online -- Posted Dec. 18, 2002 ] A memorial service, followed by a reception for sharing with family and friends, was held Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm at Edgehill United Methodist Church for Joyce Evelyn (Horton) Beisswenger, age 72. Rev. Bill Barnes officiated. Her body was donated to Meharry Medical College. She departed peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2002. A native of Osage, IA Joyce graduated in 1948 from Osage High School and was elected band queen. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa, where she founded a program of hospitality for international students that continues today. She earned a Masters of Religious Studies from Yale Divinity School, and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. She worked in the social work field for many years in Nashville, including positions with Planned Parenthood, Scarritt College, the YWCA and Matthew 25. At the YWCA she developed and directed the Displaced Homemakers Program, and the New Start Program for women ex-offenders. She co-founded with her husband in 1983 the Penuel Ridge Contemplative Retreat Center in Cheatham Co., TN. Joyce was a long-time member of Edgehill United Methodist Church in Nashville. She is remembered for her generous spirit, her piano playing, and her tireless devotion to her family, to promoting civil rights and to helping persons in need. Joyce's survivors include her husband, Donald Beisswenger, six children: son Siram of Berkeley, CA; son Drew, daughter-in-law Lisa Langston and granddaughter Helen of Springfield, MO; son Tom, daughter-in -law Mary and granddaughter Sara of Athens, GA; son Philip, daughter-in-law Bacilia and grandsons Daniel and Matthew of Nashville, TN, daughter Suzanne Ross, son-in-law Jim and grandchildren Emily and Parker of Simpsonville, SC; daughter Rebecca Duvall, son-in-law Rick and grandchildren Dylan and Rachel of Franklin, TN; brothers Phil Horton and Bob Horton and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. She helped raise eight foster children. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to Penuel Ridge Contemplative Retreat Center, endowment fund or building fund, 1440 Sams Creek Road, Ashland City, TN 37015. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Beland, William 1912-1997

OBITUARY: William J. Beland, 1912-1997, Mitchell County, Iowa [Based on Obituary in Mason City Globe Gazette; April 6, 1997] William J. Beland STACYVILLE, IOWA--William J. Beland, 84, died Saturday (April 5, 1997) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home of natural causes. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Visitation Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Schneider officiating. The body will be donated to the Anatomy Department at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. There will be no visitation. Inurnment will be in the Visitation Cemetery in Stacyville at a later date. William was born April 27, 1912, at Loda, Ill., the son of William A. and Kathryn (Ryan) Beland. He came to Iowa by train with his family in 1918. He lived in Charles City and later moved to Burr Oak Township. He married Martha Meyerhofer on Aug. 28, 1940, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. They lived in Union Township near Stacyville where William owned and operated Beland's Dairy Farm until his retirement in 1977. William served as mayor of Stacyville for four years. Survivors include his wife, Martha, of Stacyville; six sons, John Beland, and his wife, Marcia, of Bloomington, Minn., Douglas Beland, and his wife, Ellyn, of Oxford, David Beland and his wife, Deborah, of Owatonna, Minn., Steven Beland and his wife, Lorraine, of St. Ansgar, Michael Beland and his wife, Terri, of Stacyville, and Dennis Beland and his wife, Melody, of Owatonna; three daughters, Carol Pollock, and her husband, Jim, of Hildreth, Neb., Susan Tan of Tampa, Fla., and Ann Beland of Chicago, Illinois; five sisters, Margaret Heimer and Phyllis Schmidt, both of Stacyville, Frances Beland of Minneapolis, Minn., Irene Beland of Rochester, Minnesota, and Joan Schmidt of Austin, Minn.; and one brother, Ralph Beland of North Port, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Beland; and one sister, Lucille Wright. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Bell, Harlan 1939-2005

OBITUARY: Harlan Lee Bell, 1939-2005, Mitchell Co., Iowa Posted Aug. 10, 2005 on www.mcpress.com (Mitchell County Press-News) Edited by K. Kittleson, AUG 2005

Harlan Lee Bell

Harlan Lee Bell, 66, of Cedar Falls, died Friday, August 5, 2005 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada after suffering a stroke while on vacation.

There will be a Masonic service at the Masonic Temple in Cedar Falls on Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. Memorial services will be on Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Harlan was born on March 5, 1939 in Mower County, Minnesota; the oldest of three boys born to John and Ena (Nagle) Bell. Harlan graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1958. He then attended the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls receiving his Bachelors degree in 1963. He went on to receive his Master of Arts at the University of Iowa in 1971. During his teaching career he taught at the Vinton School for the blind, Vinton Public School, Charter Oak-Ute, and Blakesburg. He was a principle in Urbana and Professor at Council Bluffs Jr. College. He finished his teaching career in Traer, Iowa where he retired in 2001.

Harlan was a member of the Vinton Masonic Lodge #62, and the secretary for the Black Hawk Lodge #65. He also served as the treasurer of the El Kahir Shine unit 101.

Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ena Bell, and his brother, Russell. Bell. He is survived by his brother, Jim (Nancy) Bell, sister-in-law, Sandy (Stromley) Bell, five nieces: Gail (Steve) Smith, Renae Wason, Susan (Dave) Pearl, Dawn (Chris) Standing, Karen (Chad) Smith, and one nephew Dean (Becky) Bell.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements. (641) 713-4920.

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Belz Groth, Ida 1901-2002

OBITUARY: Ida Emilie Belz Groth 1901-2002, Mitchell County, Iowa Ida Emilie Groth [Mitchell County Press online - Posted Oct. 30, 2002] Funeral services for Ida Groth, age 101, were held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St, Ansgar, IA, The Reverend Byron Northwick officiated. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Ida passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. Ida Emilie Groth was born June 13, 1901 in Barton Township, Worth County, Iowa to George and Martha (Ruehlow) Belz. She was baptized by Rev. Johnnes Becker July 7, 1901. She was confirmed by Rev. John Landdeck April 16, 1916 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, IA. She attended country school in Barton Township in Worth County. Ida married Henry Groth on Feb. 24, 1924 at her parents home by Rev. John Landdeck. This union was blessed with four children. They lived on a farm north east of St. Ansgar until 1954. Ida moved into St. Ansgar in 1959. She entered the Good Samaritan Center July 9, 1990. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar and a member of Ladies Aid and circle. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry in 1954, a daughter Arlene, two sisters and one brother. Her survivors include a daughter Dorothy and her husband Harlan Sponheim of St. Ansgar, two sons Arnold and wife Gladys Groth of St. Ansgar, Paul and his wife Barbara Groth of St. Ansgar, 11 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends at the Good Samaritan Center. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar was in charge of arrangements. 641-713-4920. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benedict Bowers, Gladys 1906-2004

OBITUARY: Gladys A. (Benedict) Bowers, 1906-2004, Mitchell Co., Iowa [Based on obituary in Northwood Anchor online, July 28, 2004] Gladys A. Bowers Gladys A. Bowers, 97, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, formerly of Grafton, Iowa, died Monday July 26, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar. Funeral services were Wednesday July 28, 2004 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Graveside services were at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Mason City, Iowa. Gladys was born Nov. 6, 1906 in Rural Nora Springs, Iowa, the daughter of Harrison and Minnie (Zemke) Benedict. She graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1924 and then attended Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Gladys married Elmer Bowers Dec. 1, 1925 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. They bought the Schermerhorn Dairy in Mason City, where she was the bookkeeper. In 1955 they moved to Grafton where they owned and operated Farmers Sate Bank. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, working in her garden, baking for her family and spending their winters in Arizona, where they met many friends. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton. Gladys will be sadly missed by her three children: Clarice Venechuk and her husband Jack, Grafton; Bud Bowers and his wife Colleen, Gilbert, Arizona, and Joy Buechele and her husband Jerry, Grafton; seven grandchildren, Cindy Retterath and her husband Gene, Grafton, Sam Venechuk and his wife Shelly, Northwood, Tracey Fossey and her husband Mike, St. Ansgar, Pam Symond and her husband Shaun, Flag Staff, Arizona, Rick Bowers, Phoenix, Arizona, Andy Buechele and his wife Lisa, Grafton, and Sara Moroney and her husband Steve, Vista, California; her fourteen great-grandchildren Katie Jo, Samuel and Nicole Venechuk; Billy, Bob and Ben Retterath; Will, Tom and Brianne Fossey; Cody Thompson, Logan Bowers, Hayley, Dylan and Briar Buechele; two great-great-grandchildren Carter and Jenna Retterath. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer 1990, two brothers Harry and Earl and one sister Marie. Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, is in charge of the arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benson, August 1856-1911

OBITUARY: August U. Benson, 1856-1911, Mitchell Co., Iowa [Osage News -- April 20, 1911] August U. Benson Born May 26, 1856 - Died April 10, 1911 Mr. August U. Benson was born in Sweden on May 23, 1856 and passed away at his home in Rock Island, Illinois after a short illness with pneumonia, on April 10, 1911. Mr. Benson came to America when quite small and with his parents settled on a farm in Lincoln township. This was his home until about seven years ago when he sold his Mitchell county land and removed to the southern part of the state. Some two years ago he removed to Valparizo, Indiana, and quite recently he again came west and settled at Rock Island, Illinois. While living at Orchard, Mr. Benson joined the Osage Masonic lodge and took all the degrees to Knight Templar. On his removal from the county, he took his demit from the Osage lodges. He is survived by his wife and two children, two sisters and one brother. The remains were brought to Osage for interment and arrived here Friday morning. The funeral was held at the cemetery chapel Friday forenoon, the services being conducted by Rev. F. W. Court, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Osage. This transcription was submitted to IAGENWEB for personal family history purposes only, and shall not be used for personal gain. Transcribed by: Marilyn O'Connor, August 2005 Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benson, Guy 1934-2004

OBITUARY: Guy D. Benson, 1934-2004, Mitchell Co., Iowa [Adapted from: Mitchell County-Press-News online - Posted Feb. 18, 2004] Guy D. Benson Funeral services for Guy D. Benson, age 70, of Dike, Iowa, and formerly of Orchard, Iowa, were held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard, with the Reverend William Griffee officiating. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery. Guy died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 in Torrance, CA. Guy D. Benson was born Feb. 3, 1934 on the family farm in East Lincoln Township, Mitchell County, to Paul A. and Helen A. (Hoisington) Benson. He attended country school and graduated from Orchard High School in 1951. He attended Luther College in Decorah for two years. Guy was united in marriage to Nedra Lack on Feb. 1, 1954 in Leon, Iowa. They moved to Inglewood, California, in 1954, at which time he began work at the "Hollywood Turf Club" racetrack. During the 33 years he worked there he became superintendent of grounds maintenance. They lived in Inglewood, Hawthorne, Anaheim and Yorba Linda, California, prior to Nedra's death in 1998. Guy retired from the racetrack and built several homes, moving to Lakewood, California, and then to Dike, Iowa. Guy was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and steadfastly loyal to his friends. Guy was preceded in death by his parents Paul A. and Helen Benson, his wife Nedra Lack Benson in 1998, brother Paul D. Benson and sister-in-law Hazel A. Benson. He is survived by two daughters: Deborah Benson, Long Beach, California, Denise Lynch and husband James of Lomita, California; three grandchildren: Michael Huss, Long Beach, California, Michael Lynch, Torrance, California, Megan Lynch, Torrance, California, sister Imogene Barton (Dean) of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, four brothers: Wayne Benson (Audrey) of Aurora, Colorado, Wesley Benson (Patricia) of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Darwin Benson (Carole) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and John Benson (Medguel) of Red Bluff, California. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641) 732-3706, has charge of arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benson, Hazel 1927-2003

OBITUARY: Hazel Fleenor Benson, 1927-2003, Mitchell Co., Iowa [Mitchell County Press-News online - Posted July 30, 2003] Hazel Benson Hazel Benson, age 76, of Osage died Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services were held Friday, July 25, 2003 at First Baptist Church in Osage. Rev. Roger Davies officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of arrangements. Hazel was born July 18, 1927 in David, Iowa the daugther of Oscar and Belle (McKinney) Fleenor. Hazel attended rural schools and graduated from Osage High School in 1945. She married Paul Dean Benson on Oct. 7, 1945 at the First Baptist Church in Osage. The couple farmed on the Benson family farm east of Orchard until 1982 when they moved to Osage. Hazel lovingly cared for her family on the farm and in 1977 she began employment at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital in Osage until she retired in 1995. Hazel was baptized at First Baptist Church in Osage where she was a lifetime member, devoted volunteer, deaconess and circle member. Hazel displayed her faith in God and love for her grandchildren throughout her home. She enjoyed giving friends and relatives rides to church, appointments and scenic drives. Hazel always had a huge garden on the farm and had canned goods and eggs to share with her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husbnad, Paul Dean Benson in 1993; one daughter, Janet Benson in 1961; one great-grandson, Dylan; one sister, Ruby Weber and one brother, Roy Fleenor. Those that survive her include two daughters, Patricia (Terry) Christiansen of Nora Springs and Connie Benson of New Bern, NC; three sons, Gary and wife, Marge Benson of New Hampton, Dennis and wife, Joni Benson of Farmington, IA and Bruce and wife, Angie Benson of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Candace and Heather Benson; Tara and husband, Shannon Zierke, Travis and wife, Donna and Trent and Renee Christiansen; Brian Benson; MacKenzie and Austin Benson; two step-grandchildren, Tracy and Roy Penning; four great-grandchildren, Tarna, Ally, Jordan and Stefan; and two step-great- grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Belle Horgen, Ruth and Joe Schultz and Zola Naig of Osage, and Betty and Roger Moore of Elgin, IL. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benson, Helen 1900-1996

OBITUARY: Helen A. (Hoisington) Benson, 1900-1996, Mitchell County, Iowa [From Mason City Globe Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, Aug. 16, 1996 (edited)] Helen A. Benson ORCHARD, IOWA--Helen A. Benson, 96, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Orchard, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 1996, at Western Home, Cedar Falls. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996, at the First Baptist Church, Osage, with the Rev. Jerry Newland officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be held Tuesday at the Champion Funeral Home, Osage. Helen was born Aug. 4, 1900, at Orchard, the daughter of Guy and Della (Boyle) Hoisington. Helen graduated from Orchard High School. She married Paul A. Benson on March 15, 1921. Helen lived in Mitchell County until 1960. She was employed as a cook at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital, Osage, and the Western Home in Cedar Falls. She had resided in Cedar Falls since 1969. Survivors include one daughter, Imogene Barton and her husband, Dean, of Hockessin, Del.; five sons, Wayne Benson and his wife, Audrey, of Rudd; Guy Benson and his wife, Nedra, of Yorba Linda, Calif.; Wesley Benson and his wife, Pat, of Cedar Falls; Darwin Benson and his wife, Carol, of Cedar Rapids, and John Benson and his wife, Mick, of Red Bluff, Calif.; one brother, Vernon Hoisington of Osage; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul A. Benson, in 1947; one son, Paul Dean Benson, in 1993; two sisters; one brother; and three granddaughters. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benson Minor, Owana 1908-2004

OBITUARY: Owana M. (Benson) Minor, 1908-2004, Mitchell Co., Iowa [From Mitchell County-Press-News online (Edited); Posted May 12, 2004] Owana M. Minor Funeral services for Owana Margaret Minor, age 95, of Riceville, Iowa, were held Saturday, May 8, 2004, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. The Reverend Gale Richards and Reverend Gary Gilbert will officiate. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Riceville. Owana passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the Riceville Community Rest Home. Owana Minor was born December 26, 1908 in Riceville, Iowa, to James W. and Olive Coyer Benson. Ten days after her birth and the passing of her mother, Owana was raised by Charles and Ada Root and their daughters Fannie and Velma, until she was 16 years old. Owana graduated from Riceville High School in 1926. On November 5, 1927, Owana was united in marriage to Harry D. Minor in Riceville. She was an active member of the Riceville and David communities. Owana was a homemaker and helped her husband in farming. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Her survivors include two daughters, Barbara Lenth and her husband Dale of Riceville, Iowa, and Margaret Scott of Des Moines, Iowa, nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren, a half sister, Bernice Wright of Santa Ana, California, and a special niece Anita Minnis of Riceville. Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benson, Mrs. P.H. (Guri) 1837-1919

OBITUARY: Guri (Tollefson) Benson, 1837-1919, Mitchell County, Iowa MRS. P. H. BENSON 1837-1919 So few are left of that little band of pioneers which settled St. Ansgar almost exactly two-thirds of a century ago, that the passing of one of that original number, deserves more than the usual obituary notice and especially is this true of the subject of this sketch. Mrs. P. H. Benson whose father, Mikkel Tollefson, was one of the leaders of the famous Clausen Colony which settled St. Ansgar. He was out here with Rev. C. L. Clausen, locating the site for the colony in the year 1852 and help lead the colony here here the following spring. The following brief biographical sketch was read at the funeral: Mrs. P. H. Benson, whose maiden name was Guri Tollefson, was born in Gol Hallingdal, Norway, June 16th, 1837 and died at St. Ansgar, Iowa, Jan. 4th, 1919 at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 18 days. In 1845 she emigrated with her parents, Mikkel and Growe Tollefson, to America and settled in Rock County, Wisconsin, where they remained until the spring of 1853, when they came with the Clausen Colony to St. Ansgar, Iowa, which has since been her home. She was united in marriage to Peter H. Benson on Jan. 5th 1861. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, three children, Emil, George and Mary - and there has preceeded her the two oldest sons who died in infancy and the two oldest daughters who died in childhood. Her two brothers, Tollef and Andrew Tollefson, and oldest sister, Mrs. Johnson have also gone before. also two sisters, Annie M. Tollefson amd Mrs. A. T. Tollefson survive her. The colony which was made up of hardy Norwegians who had come from the old country but a few years before, was quite a large one. They started in May, 1853, just as early as the grass was large enough to furnish feed for the cattle, with thirty ox-drawn wagons and two hundred head of cattle; there were but three horses in the entire party. When they reached the Mississippi River no bridges had ever been built over it since the beginning of time. They crossed on the ferry, propelled by trend power; then climbed the hills out of the Mississippi valley and proceeded westward over the prairies, fording or bridging streams as they went. It was late in June when they arrived here but they planted a crop of potatoes which fortunately turned out well that year. At that time Mrs. Benson was a girl of sixteen. Her father located a large tract of land one mile north of where St. Ansgar now stands. He was the first man to raise corn in Mitchell County - in 1853. The Tollefson home was always open to the stranger who was passing through, so much so that it became a regular stopping place for travelers. Concerning this we quote below from the "History of Mitchell and Worth Counties", published in 1884: "They kept a regular stopping place in their little log cabin 18 by 20 feet, and at times there were as many as 20 strangers boarding there in addition to the family of eight persons. The usual charge for krrping strangers was twenty-five cents for supper, lodging and breakfast, and while it was sometimes less than this it was never more. The floor was made of shakes, as the saw-mill was not running. The wagon box and floor of shakes was laid upon the joist over head, and this was used for a sleeping apartment by as many as it would hold, and then beds were made up on the floor below. They lived mostly on venison and rutabagas. But in the forepart of the winter of 1853 - 4 a man named Osborn, of Clayton County, brought in a load of pork. He supplied most of the settlers at six cents a pound. Flour was brought from Decorah, West Union and other places at a distance. Trips would generally be made in the spring and fall. Several teams would go at a time. There were few horses in those days, and everyone drove ox-teams. It took from eight to fifteen days to make the trip. They camped on the way; forded the streams; slept on the wagons or on the ground, and got along as best they could, but usually they were a jolly crowd. It was not infrequent that great trouble was had in fording the streams. In fact it was more the rule that trouble was had than the exception. Sometimes the wagon box would be tied or chained to the axel to prevent its being washed down stream; then a rope or chain would be attached to the end of the tongue and the pioneer would swim his horses and then draw the wagon. Those matters are vividly remembered by the old settlers. They were hardships which they all experienced". Mr. Benson was also a member of the colony but came out in a later section which arrived here in 1854. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. S. Strand of Wallingford, Iowa, officiating at the house and Rev. M. E. Waldeland at the church. Her remains were laid to rest at the N. L. Cemetery. -------------- Published St. Ansgar Enterprise January 1919 Submitted 2005, Don Grell This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benton Olson, Edna 1897-1991

OBITUARY: Edna Bernice (Benton) Olson, Mitchell County, Iowa (St. Ansgar Enterprise-Journal, St. Ansgar, Iowa; 8 NOV 1991 ) Edna Bernice (Benton) Olson [1897-1991] Surnames: Elston, Benton, Olson Funeral services for Edna Benton Olson were held Monday, Nov. 4 at the First Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. She died Wednesday, Oct. 30 at St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center where she had been a resident since November 1987. Edna Bernice Benton Olson was born July 28, 1897 in Linn County, to Alonzo and Emma (Elston) Benton. She entered into the teaching profession. Edna married John Olson December 14, 1927. She was confirmed at the age of 32, Sept. 8, 1929. She retired to St. Ansgar in January of 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; an infant son; one grandson, Dale; two sisters, Nira and May; two brothers, Guy and John. She is survived by one son, George of St. Ansgar, three grandchildren and siz great grandchildren. Burial was at the First Lutheran Cemetery. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benttine, Alice 1910-2001

OBITUARY: Alice L. Thompson Benttine, Mitchell County, Iowa [Mitchell County Press-News, online, www.mcpress.com, Posted Nov. 7, 2001] Alice L. Benttine Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 833 Ash Street, Osage, for Alice I. Benttine, age 91, of Osage. Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery. Alice died Saturday, November 3, 2001 at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, in charge of arrangements. Alice was born July 6, 1910 to Ludvig and Inger (Motland) Thompson in Worth County, Iowa. On June 6, 1928 she was united in marriage to Carl Benttine in Mason City. She spent her entire life in Worth and Mitchell County in the Little Cedar area. After her husband’s death in 1951 she moved into Osage and spent the last 9 1/2 years as a resident of the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Carl; two brothers, Theodore Thompson and Elmer Thompson; three sisters, Tillie Ogaard, Bertha Christianson and Lena Young, and one grandson, Dennis Benttine in 1996. Those that survive her include four sons, Clayton Benttine of Riceville, LeRoy Benttine and wife, Joanne of Stacyville, Lester Benttine and wife, Janice of Osage and Donald Benttine and wife Marianne of Osage; 11 grandchildren and one step-grandchild; 15 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchild; one sister Laura Bentten of Manly; one sister-in-law Mary Thompson of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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Benttine, Dennis 1959-1996

OBITUARY: Dennis Benttine, 1959-1996, Mitchell County, Iowa [ From Mason City Globe Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, May 7, 1996 (edited)] Dennis Benttine OSAGE, IOWA--Dennis Benttine, 36, of Osage, died Sunday, May 5, 1996, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Dennis Benttine was born June 25, 1959, in Osage. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, of Osage; two daughters, Rose and Heather Benttine, both of Osage; his parents, LeRoy and Joanne Benttine of St. Ansgar; two grandmothers, Alice Benttine of Osage, and Lydia Hawkins of Cottonwood, Ariz.; one sister, Connie Wagner of Osage; and one brother, Carl Benttine of Osage. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers. The Champion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commercial gain.

 

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