Mitchell County Iowa
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Penney Arnold, Ruth 1926-2002

OBITUARY: Ruth E. (Penney) Arnold, Mitchell County, Iowa [Mitchell County Press-News, online, www.mcpress.com, Posted June 5, 2002] Ruth E. (Penney) Arnold Funeral services were held Monday, June 3, 2002 for Ruth E. (Penney) Arnold, age 75, of Mason City and formerly of Little Cedar at the Little Cedar United Methodist Church in Little Cedar. The Rev. Robert W. Lemmermann officiated. Inter-ment was in the Little Cedar Cemetery. She died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Ruth was born June 18, 1926 in Little Cedar the daughter of Clinton "Joe" and Thelma (McPhail) Penney. Ruth graduated from Little Cedar High School in 1943 and then received her teaching degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA. She taught elementary school for various school districts throughout South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. She began her teaching career in a rural school in Mitchell County. From there she taught for a number of years in Lansing and Osage. She continued her career teaching in Sioux Falls, SD and Richfield, MN, before moving to Mason City. She was an active supporter of school and college activities that her children were involved in. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dean and Rex Penney. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Patricia Fankell and husband Bill of Des Moines, Penney Arnold of Des Moines, one son Mark Arnold of Spokane, WA and one sister, Maxine McSweeney and her husband Bob of Osage. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage was in charge of arrangements. Copyright 2009 - IaGenWeb

 

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Penney, S. Earl 1899-1996

OBITUARY: S. Earl Penney, 1899-1996, Mitchell County, Iowa [Original obituary from Mason City Globe Gazette, Sept. 27, 1996 (edited)] S. Earl Penney S. "Earl" Penney, age 97, of Osage, died on Wednesday, September 25, 1996, at the Faith Home in Osage, Mitchell county, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996, at the United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Barrick officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery, with military rites by the American Legion Post #278 of Osage; and a Masonic service at the grave by the Osage Lodge #102 A.F. & A.M. Earl Penney was born on May 16, 1899, at Stacyville, Mitchell county, Iowa, the son of Sydney G. "Jig" Penney and Helen L. Fairbanks Penney. He married Evabell Viola Knechtges on 29 SEP 1921 in Charles City, Iowa. Survivors include one son, Stephen "Gregg" Penney of Richfield, Minnesota; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Evabel; one son, Dean in 1962; one sister; and two brothers. The Champion Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of arrangements. ----------------------------------------- NOTE: He was listed on Social Security Death Index as "S E PENNEY" Copyright 2009 - IaGenWeb

 

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Pennington, Robert 1930-2001

OBITUARY: Dr. Robert Wayne Pennington, Mitchell County, Iowa [ Mitchell County Press online at www.mcpress.com 6/13/2001 ] Dr. Robert Wayne Pennington [1930-2001] Funeral services were held Monday, June 11, 2001 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Osage, for Dr. Robert Wayne Pennington, age 70, of 626 Poplar, Osage. Rev. Rick Magstadt of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church officiated and burial was in the Osage Cemetery. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge of arrangements. He died Thursday, June 7, 2001 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN of complications of melanoma. Bob Pennington was born June 26, 1930 in Washington County, Iowa the son of Rev. George C. and Minerva (Jones) Pennington. He lived his early years in small southeast Iowa towns. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1948. From 1952 to 1956 he served in the U. S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Midway as a hospital corpsman and x-ray technician. On June 5, 1954, in Monroe, he married his high school sweetheart and lifelong companion, Sarah (Sally) Van Doorninck. Daniel, Cynthia and Juli were born to them. He studied at Iowa State University, graduating a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1962. He practiced in Osage from 1964 to 1991. After retiring from veterinary practice, he served as Mitchell County Supervisor from 1996 to 2000, promoting community projects including the MCRHC-Osage Hospital and the new Mitchell County Sheriff's Office/Jail. He served his community through the Christian and Missionary Alliance church, the Osage Community School Board, the Osage Library Board and the Kiwanis Club. From his boyhood he bred and raised pigeons and won many championships in the pigeon fancy. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and bird watching and found great solace in the natural surroundings at the New Haven Potholes. He loved to sing hymns in harmony and enjoyed a house filled with music. His quick wit and deep laugh betrayed a tender heart. He faced life without pretense and made fun of lifes'indignities. He valued hard work and integrity. Above all, Bob treasured his faith in Christ and his family. He enjoyed his veterinary profession, his camaraderie with farmers, quiet times with his birds and the morning coffee group and travels to explore new places. Those thankful for sharing his life are his wife, Sally; a son, Dr. Daniel Pennington of Mason City along with his wife, Joan and children Laura and Claire; a daughter Cynthia Walton of Bangkok, Thailand with her husband, Kevin and children Joshua, Amy, Jonathan and Lukas; and a daughter, Julie Servatius of Maplewood, MN with her husband, John. He is also survived by his mother, Minerva Pennington of Columbus Junction, IA; a brother, Rev. Paul Pennington of Keokuk; a sister, Marty Murry of Columbus Junction; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, the Rev. George Pennington and a brother, John Pennington. Memorials may be sent to the Bob Pennington Memorial Fund to support Bob's interest in his church, nature conservation and cancer research. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Perau, Albin 1919-1990

OBITUARY: Albin M. Perau, Mitchell County, Iowa [Mason City Globe Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, Nov 29, 1990 ] Albin M. Perau [1919-1990] St. Ansgar - Albin M. Perau, 71, of St. Ansgar, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 1990) at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Mason City. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Norman E. Betke officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Toeterville, where there will be military honors conducted by the Walter. T. Enneberg Post and American Legion. Visitation is from 5 to 8 pm today at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. He was born June 30, 1919, in Elgin, N.D. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, St. Ansgar; one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Pamela) Sampson, Lyle, Minn.; two sons, Ronald Perau, New Castle, Colo., and Bradley Perau, Lincoln, Neb.; and three sisters, Mrs. Orlo (Della) Jensen, St. Ansgar; Elda Drunasky, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Rosella Houg, El Cajon, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Perau, Laurina Emma 1912-2002

OBITUARY: Laurina Augusta Emma Steinberg Perau 1912-2002, Mitchell, Iowa Laurina Augusta Emma Perau [Mitchell County Press online - Posted Oct. 30, 2002] Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage for Laurina Augusta Emma Steinberg Perau. The Reverend Christian F. Gugel officiated. Interment was in the Osage Cemetery. Laurina died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. Laurina Perau was born on Nov. 17, 1912 in Rock Township of Mitchell County. She was the daughter of Emil and Selma (Wilde) Steinberg. She was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Rock Township on December 15, 1912 and confessed her faith in Confirmation on May 29, 1927. Laurina was united in marriage on Nov. 15, 1936 to Orlan Perau at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St Ansgar. They made their home on a farm southwest of Osage. Two children were born to this union, Margaret and Marlys Perau. She liked gardening, her flowers, her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband Orlan in 1988 and a daughter Marlys in 1993. Laurina is survived by her daughter Margaret Hegland and husband Paul of Osage, four granddaughters: Sheryl Nelson and husband Alan and their children Jacob, Maria and Leah of St. Ansgar, Sharlene Sorensen and husband Fred and their children Lezlie and Lyle of Waltham, MN, Mary Ann Hudziak and husband Kevin and their children Darren and Tanner of Wild Rose, WI, Marjorie Simpson and husband Kevin and their children Spencer and Connor of Hudson, IA, one grandson, Merlyn Hegland of Orchard, one brother, Edwin Steinberg and his wife Maxine of St. Ansgar, also many nieces and nephews. Champion Bucheit Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (641) 732-3706. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Percival, H. 1849-

OBITUARY: H.A. Percival, 1849-??, Mitchell County, Iowa [Source: Mitchell County Press-News or Mason City Globe Gazette] H. A. PERCIVAL DROPS DEAD Without Warning, Well-Known Osage Citizen Falls, Victim of Heart Trouble Thursday A considerable shock was occasioned Thursday evening when the news spread over the city that H. A. Percival, a well-known old resident here, fell a victim to heart trouble in the early evening. Mr. Percival had returned from a trip into the country shortly before 6 o'clock, and had eaten a hearty supper. After supper he went down town to mail a letter, and had returned. As he reached the house, Charles Schefner, who had just returned from a visit, came over to call on him. Mr. Percival stepped into a back room to remove his outer clothing, and, returning to the living room, shook hands with his neighbor, and, suddenly dropped to the floor. He gasped a couple of times and was dead. Deceased had not been feeling in the best of condition for several days, having been bothered with shortness of breath, but had been able to be about his work. The funeral was held from the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. A.T. Bishop officiating and burial in Osage Cemetery. Mr. Percival leaves behind Mrs. Percival, two sons and a daughter, Frank E. Percival, one son is the director of music in the high school in Sioux City, the daughter, Mrs. H.C. Weigert, resides in Chicago, the other son, B. C. Percival, is purchasing agent for the McGraer Electric Company of Sioux City, Iowa. There are five sisters living, Mrs. Abram Pyle, of Webster City; Mrs. Chester Wilson, of Hurdsfield, N. D.; Mrs. Henry Riley, of Mitchell S. D; Mrs. Frank Miller, of Spokane Wash., and Mrs. Charles Benshoq, of Hurdsfield, N. D. The out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were Mrs. A. P. Mason, a union sister to Mrs. Percival, Mrs. Pyle; Mrs. Riley, Jessie Riley, a niece, of Mitchell S. D. The children of Mr. Percival also were there. B.C. Percival bringing with him his 3-year-old-son, Robert. Henry Allen Percival was born Oct. 24, 1849, at Fayette, Lafette county, Wis. At an early age he came, with the family to Cottage, Hardin county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Anna Stewart, also of Cottage. He resided for many years at Iowa Falls, Iowa, moving from there to Osage in the winter of 1896, when he entered the employ of the S. F. Baker medicine company of Keokuk. Copyright (c) 2002 by Marilyn O'Connor (Note: I am not necessarily related to the subject of the obituary.) Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Perkins, Selma 1908-2003

OBITUARY: Selma A. Johnson Perkins, 1908-2003, Mitchell Co., Iowa [Mitchell County Press-News online - Posted July 2, 2003] Selma A. Perkins Funeral service for Selma A. Perkins, 95, of St. Ansgar, will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson afficiating. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Cemetery, Carpenter. Selma died on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar. Selma was born April 4, 1908 in Deer Creek Township, Worth County, Iowa, the daughter of John and Maria (Gordon) Johnson. She was bapitzed and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter where she was a life long member. Selma attended rural school in Worth County and graduated from Otranto High School, Otranto, Iowa in 1926. On August 13, 1927 she married Randall Perkins of Lyle, Minnesota. They made their home in the Lyle area for 58 years. Following Randall's death in December of 1985, Selma moved to Worth Living Center in St. Ansgar. After failing health and vision she became a resident at the Good Samaritan Center. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Randall; an infant son Allan Eugene Perkins; brother Lloyd Johnson and his wife Minnie; brother Arthur Johnson, all of Northwood; sister-in-law Viola (Maynard) Johnson; an infant sister Alice Johnson; son-in-law Keith Funk of Osage. Selma is survived by a daughter Helen Marie Funk of Osage, Ia.; a son John (Ludmilla) Perkins of Cresco, Ia.; six grand daughters; 11 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 12 step great grandchildren; a brother Maynard Johnson of Northwood; sister-in-law Mary (Arthur) Johnson of Northwood; many nieces and nephews. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa 641-713-4920. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Perkins, Wilma Ruth 1913-2002

OBITUARY: Wilma Ruth Thompson Perkins, Mitchell County, Iowa Wilma Ruth Perkins [Mitchell County Press-News online - 10 APR 2002 - www.mcpress.com ] Funeral services for Wilma Ruth Perkins, age 88, were held Monday, April 8, 2002 at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa. The Rev. Kathy Larson officiated with burial in the Deer Creek Cemetery. Wilma died April 4, 2002 at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. Perkins was born on October 24, 1913 in Northwood, Iowa, to Sam O. and Marie (Allanson) Thompson. She graduated from Northwood High School and received a teaching certificate from Iowa State Normal College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She taught school in rural Worth County for several years. Wilma and Clinton (Happy) Perkins were married in St. Ansgar, Iowa, August 21, 1937. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker and helper to her husband on the various farms they lived on in Worth and Mitchell County. She was a bookkeeper for the Deer Creek Cheese Factory, an expert seamstress, an active member of Deer Creek Lutheran Church, where she sang in choir, member of the woman’s quartet, circle leader and held various offices in the Ladies Aid. For several years she served as Christmas Seals township chairwoman, was active in the Republican Party, Worth County Farm Bureau Women, Carpenter Friendship Club and participated on a bowling team. Wilma enjoyed music and encouraged her daughters in piano, instrumental and vocal music. Playing cards was a favorite pastime. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clinton and sister Fern Thompson. She is survived by her five daughters, Carol (Lloyd) Tinkey of Yankton, South Dakota, Doreen ((Duane) Dorenkamp of Sheffield and Lansing, Iowa, Eileen Brunsvold of Clear Lake, Iowa, Nancy (Richard) Vaught of Greer, South Carolina, Barbara (Dale) Eppens of Clear Lake, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peshak, Frances 1913-1995

OBITUARY: Frances M. Peshak, 1913-1995, Mitchell County, Iowa Adapted from: MASON CITY GLOBE GAZETTE - Nov. 6, 1995 Frances M. Peshak ST. ANSGAR-- Frances M. Peshak, 82, died Friday November 3, 1995, at a friend's residence in Mason City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial of the ashes will be in the St. Ansgar City Cemetery. Frances M. Peshak was born March 8, 1913 in St. Ansgar. Survivors include her special friend, Kenneth Harding of Mason City; and two cousins, Don Albertson of Sarasota, Fla., and Barbara Ostlund of Annandale, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Petefish, Charles 1922-2003

OBITUARY: Charles Petefish, 1922-2003, Mitchell Co., Iowa [ Adapted from: Mitchell County-Press-News online - Posted Dec. 17, 2003 ] Charles Petefish Funeral services for Charles Petefish, age 81, of rural Little Cedar were held Monday, Dec. 15, 2003 at the Little Cedar United Methodist Church in Little Cedar, Iowa. The Rev. Jay Amundson officiated. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery with Military Rites by Stacyville American Legion Post 569. Petefish died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Charles Petefish was born Feb. 4, 1922 in Alleman, Iowa, the son of Rollo and Merle (Hildreth) Petefish. He grew up in Polk County and graduated from Ankeny High School in 1940. Charles served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Manilla, Phillippines. On July 27, 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Halsted at the Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, Iowa. They farmed in Story County before moving to Mitchell County in 1951. Charles loved farming, but also enjoyed fishing trips to Canada and Lake Michigan and trips to see his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Little Cedar United Methodist Church and served on the Little Cedar and Osage School boards and on the Little Cedar Co-op Elevator and the Mitchell County Swine boards. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, one brother John Petefish of Des Moines, one sister-in-law Ruby Petefish of Des Moines, two brothers-in-law Chris Bodensteiner of Riceville and Robert Robovsky of Marshalltown. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Petefish of Little Cedar, one son Dennis Petefish and his wife Janet of Floyd, three daughters Kathleen Petefish of Chicago, Illinois, Diane Iyegha and her husband David of Prattville, Alabama, Janette Skaar and her husband Mark of Diamond Bar, California, two sisters Betty Bodensteiner of Riceville and Joan Robovsky of Marshalltown, two brothers Harold Petefish and his wife Louise of Dodge Center, Minnesota and Raymond Petefish and his wife Geri of Ames, 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Little Cedar United Methodist Church, Hospice of North Iowa or Faith Lutheran Home of Osage. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641) 732-3706 of Osage was in charge of arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peters, George c1911-1980

OBITUARY: George Peters, Mitchell County, Iowa George Peters [c1911-1980] [St. Ansgar Enterprise, 24 JUL 1980] Funeral services for George Peters, 69, of Lyle, and formerly of St. Ansgar, who died at the Harmony, Minn. hospital Tuesday morning, July 15, will be held Thursday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Lyle with the rev. H. Luecke officiating. Burial will be in Woodbury cemetery, Lyle. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Petersen, Albert 1899-1977

OBITUARY: Albert Elmer Petersen, 1899-1977, Mitchell County, Iowa Albert Elmer Petersen (St. Ansgar Enterprise, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Jan. 6, 1977) Funeral services for Albert E. Petersen, 77, who died December 26, 1977, were held on December 31st, at the First Lutheran church with the Rev. Stephen Engelstad officiating. Burial was in the First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Albert Elmer Petersen, son of Henry C. and Caroline Hansen Petersen, was born January 16, 1899 near Hatton, N.D. He came to Cerro Gordo county with his parents when he was nine years old. He remained on the family farm near Clear Lake until his marriage to Edna Mae Hansen October 3, 1926. They moved to Ventura where he was employed in a service station and also operated a butcher shop. In 1928 they moved to Carpenter where he owned a meat market and general store. He was appointed Postmaster in December, 1929, a position he held until September, 1939 when he transferred to rural route #1 out of St. Ansgar and his family moved to St. Ansgar at this time. He was a member of the First Lutheran church and served on the Board of Trustees and was financial secretary for several years. He was also active in the Mitchell county rural letter carriers association, holding the post of secretary for nine years. Mr. Petersen spent many hours at his favorite hobby, woodworking, rebuilding and refinishing old furniture. He has made numerous pieces of furniture, giving many to the members of his family. Following his retirement from the Postal Service in 1966, after 37-1/2 with the service, 27-1/2 years as a rural carrier out of St. Ansgar, he was able to spend more time with his woodworking, and with his wife made numerous trips visiting their children and grandchildren in Oregon. Mr. Petersen was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Edna; five children, Mrs. Joe (Elaine) Lindaman of Charles City; Mrs. Lynn (Darlene) Jenkins of Roseburg, Ore.; Jane Petersen of St. Ansgar; Robert Petersen of Selma, Ore., and Mrs. Gary (Carol) McMaster of Waverly; eight grandchildren; six nephews and four nieces. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Petersen, Holden 1831-1904

OBITUARY: Holden Petersen, 1831-1904, Mitchell County, Iowa Holden Petersen The old soldiers are rapidly passing away. In increasing numbers they are answering the last roll call, and are being mustered out of service on earth. Mr. Holden Petersen, well known in West Mitchell, has gone to join the "great majority." He was born in rugged Norway in 1831, and after traveling about the world more or less, died at the home of his nephew, Martin Maakstead, eight miles west of Mitchell, Wednesday morning Nov. 16, 1904. He came to America in 1854 and lived a number of years in Illinois and Iowa. In eight years from the time of his immigration he was fighting for the defense of the land of his adoption. He became a member of Co. K., 27th Iowa Infantry in the summer of '62 and served to the end of the war. Members of his company living in and near Mitchell served as pall bearers. At the close of the war the attractions of the Pacific Coast called him, and he spent several years in that locality. There his wife died. Since that time his life has been comparatively lonely, having no children,. A score of years were spent in Dakota, and twelve years ago he settled in West Mitchell, which was his home until his last sickness. The funeral was held in the G.A.R. hall at Mitchell, Friday morning, November 18th. The burial ritual was read by officers of the order, and a sermon was preached by Rev. A.A. Hallett, of the M.E. Church. The relatives and friends of the deceased in Cedar township were present, the Grand Army post and the Relief Corps, besides others who knew him in Mitchell. The children who knew him said, "He was a good man," and children are close observers, and often good judges. He was a member of the Lutheran church and died in full assurance of faith. Flowers for the funeral were provided by the Relief Corps. Submitted to IaGenWeb by Marilyn Oconnor Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peterson Bodsberg, Bessie 1899-1981

OBITUARY: Bessie Marie Peterson Bodsberg, 1899-1981, Mitchell County, Iowa [St. Ansgar Enterprise, 2 APR 1981] Mrs. Bessie Bodsberg Funeral Held At Mona Lutheran Church Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie M. Bodsberg, 81, who died March 20, were held March 24 at the Mona Lutheran church with the Rev. Gaylord Grant and the Rev. Roger Camerer officiating. Bessie Marie Bodsberg was born April 15, 1889 [newspaper did say 1889, but this should probably be 1899] in Heron Lake, Minn., the daughter of Emil and Laurena (Johanson) Peterson. She was one of 14 children. She was baptized July 10, 1899 and confirmed July 6, 1913 in Heron Lake Lutheran church. She attended school in Heron Lake. She married Alfred G. Eggestein April 25, 1917, and they lived and farmed in Petersburg township. They later moved to the Rose Creek area. Seven children were born to them. Mr. Eggestein died April 18, 1935. She married Nils Bodsberg July 7, 1940 and they made their home in Faribault, Minn. After Mr. Bodsberg’s death in May of 1970, Mrs. Bodsberg moved to Lyle where she resided at Heritage Manor until her death. Mrs. Bodsberg was an active member of the Mona Lutheran church and church organizations. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. LeRoy (Mina) Johnson of Lyle; Mrs. Walter (Aline) Camerer of Austin, Minn. and Mrs. Eugene (Pearl) Hansen of Blooming Prairie, Minn.; one son, Leo Eggestein of Huntsville, Ark.; 28 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren; two brothers, Garland Peterson of Jackson, Minn. and Everett Peterson of Windom, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, three sisters, eight brothers, two daughters and one son, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial was in Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault. Submitted by Barbara Nagy (Note: Not necessarily related to the subject(s) of this document) Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peterson McLaughlin, Carol 1929-2004

OBITUARY: Madelyn (Peterson) Meyer, 1929-2004, Mitchell Co, Iowa [ Adapted from Mitchell County Press online - Posted Nov. 3, 2004 ] Carol R. McLaughlin Funeral services were held for Carol R. McLaughlin, age 67, a resident of Belmond, Iowa, on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond. The Reverend Rod Hopp officiated. Burial was in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Belmond. Carol died Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond, with her husband at her side. Carol Johnson was born April 29, 1937 in Carpenter, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence Alvin and Ruth Verda (Parker) Johnson. She attended Rock Creek country school for a time and then Osage Schools graduating in 1955. She was united in marriage to Alfred George McLaughlin, August 8, 1959 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, Iowa. Their union recently celebrated 45 years and was blessed by seven children, Terrance, Lori, Kevin, Angela, Michelle, Elizabeth, and Susan. Following their marriage Carol and Al lived for a time in Belmond. They then spent time living in Hampton, before making their home in Grinnell, Iowa. In 1973, they returned to Alfred's parent's farm in rural Belmond, where they farmed until moving to their present home in Belmond in 1983. Throughout her life Carol had put the needs of others before her own. She was a devoted wife and life partner to Al. Her passion was her family and nurturing her children throughout her life. They will remember her for her teaching them her values, her love of music and the importance of education, something she believed in strongly, motivating her to attend business school at Hamilton College, Mason City, graduating in 1981. Following college Carol was employed by the State of Iowa Division of Soil Conversation from 1981-2002. The couple had traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Winter Olympics in 2002, and also to Delaware. Her devotion to her faith was shown by her membership at Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond, where she had served in many roles including; president of the Church Council, Sunday School teacher, the Mary Circle and the recently completed Visionary Task Force. Carol had shown the same concern for her community. It was demonstrated through her many years of involvement with the Belmond Hospital Auxiliary and her many years of involvement as a Wright County Soil Commissioner. She had served for a time as President of the Culture Club in Belmond. She had been a dedicated volunteer at the Belmond Health Care Center. Carol's concern for the land and conservation continued with her and her husband's duties in traveling around the countryside delivering seed drills to many farmers. She had earned numerous awards for her conservation work. Carol was a strong and faithful person whose perseverance kept her on the path to recovery following a terrible automobile accident. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers C. Dale and Kenneth Johnson, two sisters Margaret Olsen and Florence Borcherding, two infant sisters and two brothers-in-law Alvy Borcherding and LaVerne Schallock. Those left to cherish the memory of her life include her husband of more than 45 years, Alfred McLaughlin, Belmond; her sons Terrance and wife Linda, Des Moines, Iowa and Kevin McLaughlin, Rochester, Minnesota; her daughters Lori Ludwig and husband Allen, Corwith, Iowa; Angela Rasmussen and husband James, Evergreen, Colorado; Michelle Schaeffer and husband Bryon, Ankeny, Iowa; Elizabeth Engberg and husband Allen, Puyallup, Wash., and Susan McLaughlin, Algona, Iowa; her sister-in-law Marge Johnson, brothers Charles and wife Betty, Harley and wife Clarissa, Ivan and wife Kathy Johnson, all of Osage; Keith and Jackie Johnson of Fort Dodge; sister-in-law Frances Johnson, Osage and her sister Eleanor Schallock, Osage; brother-in-law Lowell Olsen, Osage; sisters Mildred Sponheim and husband Norman, Nora Springs, Iowa; and Sharon Boyce and husband James, Roseville, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Tenold-Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474, was in charge of arrangements. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peterson, Charles 1914-1973

OBITUARY: Charles Olaf Peterson, 1914-1973, Mitchell County, Iowa Charles Olaf Peterson Last rites were held Saturday afternoon for a well-known Osage man, Charles Peterson, 59, who died December 20, 1973 at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for the past two months and had been confined to a Rochester hospital for a time. The Rev. Robert Floy, church pastor, was in charge of the rites at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. Arrangements were by C.R. Champion and Sons and burial was in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery, where the American Legion Memorial Squad conducted rites. Charles Olaf Peterson was born at Meroa on October 16, 1914, the son of Nickolai and Olava Docken Peterson. He spent his childhood in Mitchell County. Mr. Peterson was a veteran of service in WW II, and was a member of the American Legion Post 278. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church, was a charter member of the Legion Memorial Squad, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7920. Eilene Lane and Charles Peterson were married on Christmas Day 1937 in Osage, Iowa and they lived in Osage and for a time in San Jose, California. He was employed as a salesman for Olson Motor here at the time he became ill. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Marion Nils Peterson. Survivors include his wife, Eilene; two daughters, Mrs. David (Charlene) Smith of Osage and Cheryl Peterson of Rapid City, SD; as well as one granddaughter, Julie Smith. Submitted by Steve Norby Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peterson, Emma 1871-1930

OBITUARY: Emma Josephine (Nelson) Peterson, 1871-1930, Mitchell County, Iowa Emma Josephine Nelson Peterson The Rev. O.C. Myhre will conduct funeral services for Mrs. S.J. Peterson on Friday, October 31st. Services will be at the family home at 1 o’clock and at the Rock Creek Lutheran church at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery. Mrs. Emma Josephine Peterson was born in Rudd Township, Floyd County on February 12, 1871. She spent the years of her youth in the parental home until her marriage to Severt J. Peterson on April 8, 1908. Immediately after their marriage, they located on their farm in Rudd Township, Floyd County, Iowa, on which place she continued to live until the time of her death. In her wedlock one daughter, Stella Eleanor, was born. Besides her husband and daughter, the following near relatives survive: three brothers, Iver, Albert, and Oscar Nelson; and three sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Katherine) Larson, Mrs. Martin (Emilia) Maakestad and Mrs. Peter (Bertina) Naig, all of this community. According to the testimony of her dear ones, Mrs. Peterson had been a good and devoted wife and mother. She had always been and exemplary member of the Rock Creek Lutheran church and also an active member of the Ladies’ Aid society. Mrs. Peterson had been in poor health for many years, but no one expected the end of her temporal life to be so near. She was taken very ill about a week ago, which gave cause for alarm. Pneumonia developed and this, together with heart trouble, caused her sudden death. She died on October 28, 1930. Submitted by Steve Norby Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peterson, Garnet 1903-1979

OBITUARY: Garnet Marie Koch, Mitchell County, Iowa [St. Ansgar Enterprise, 20 SEP 1979] Garnet Marie Welch Koch [1903-1979] Funeral services for Mrs. Garnet Koch, 76, who died at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center September 4, were held September 7 at the Champion Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Bruce Wittern, pastor of the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church officiating. Garnet Marie Welch was born in Plymouth April 28, 1903, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Grovier) Welch. She grew to womanhood in Osage and attended the schools there. She was graduated from Rockford College, Rockford, Ill. She married Dale Peterson, October 20, 1926 and two children were born to them. Mr. Peterson died May 31, 1950. Her marriage to Lloyd Koch of St. Ansgar took place in 1957, and he died the following year. During her years as a businesswoman, she was employed by her father-in-law at the Daylight Store in Osage for a number of years. In 1950 she became owner-manager of Dale Peterson, Inc., a drapery specialty shop in Osage, and continued in this line of work until 1976. She was a member of the United Methodist church and Bethany Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Osage, and the Wa-Tan-Ye club in St. Ansgar. Mrs. Koch is survived by a son, James Peterson of Vinton; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Janet) Peterson of Des Moines and six grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husbands and parents. Burial was in the Osage cemetery with Rev. Wittern in charge of committal services. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peterson, Irene 1924-2002

OBITUARY: Irene E. Lovik Oettchen Peterson, Mitchell County, Iowa [ Mitchell County Press-News online -- Posted Aug. 28, 2002 ] Irene E. Peterson Funeral services will be held for Irene Elaine Peterson, age 77 of Riceville at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. Rev. Michael Parris will officiate with burial to be in St. Peter's Cemetery, rural Riceville. Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville Tuesday during the hours of 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm and an hour before services on Wednesday at the church. Irene passed away from cancer at the Riceville Community Rest Home on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002. She entered the rest home on August 19th. Irene was born the daughter of Swen and Hilma (Strand) Lovik on September 19, 1924 in rural Ventura, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. She attended Ventura schools graduating in 1943 from Ventura High School. Peterson was united in marriage to Robert Oettchen on June 2, 1951 and they resided on the family farm south of Clear Lake. Her three children Russell, Verlyn and Elaine were born while they lived there. In 1971 the family moved to a farm at Riceville, IA. Her husband Robert passed away in 1972 and she remarried on Feb. 14, 1973 to Carl Peterson. They remained on the farm. Carl passed away in 1992. Irene worked in various nursing homes and loved to sew and work in the garden. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents, her two husbands and one daughter, Elaine Oettchen in the year 2000, a sister Edythe Otis, five brothers, Roy, Harry, Norman, Roy and Duane Lovick, five sisters-in-law and one brother-in- law. She is survived by two sons Russell Oettchen of Riceville and Verlyn Oettchen of Chester, IA, two grandsons Brandon and Avery Oettchen, three brothers Orville and his wife of Gulfport, MS, Lloyd and his wife of Bullhead, AZ and Virgil and his wife of Fertile, IA, several nieces and nephews. Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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Peterson, John 1868-1940

OBITUARY: John J. Peterson, 1868-1940, Mitchell County, Iowa John J. Peterson John J. Peterson, a long-time resident of the Rock Creek vicinity, died at Mason City last week. On Saturday, funeral services for the deceased man were held at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, with interment being in the Rock Creek cemetery. John J. Peterson was born at West Salem, Wisconsin on January 30, 1868. At the age of four years he came with his parents to Floyd County, Iowa. He married Mathilda Huset, and to them were born two sons: Orin, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Milo, of McGregor, Iowa. In 1925 Mr. Peterson retired from farming and moved to Mason City, where he lived until his death. He was a man of quiet disposition, but friendly and likeable. While living in the county, he was a member of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church. After moving to Mason City, he was affiliated with the Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife and their two sons, named above; also two brothers, Sever and Martin, both of this community. The deceased enjoyed good health until about three months ago. Heart disease terminated his temporal life on August 21, 1940. Funeral services were held at the Patterson Funeral Home in Mason City, with the Rev. O.L. Wigdahl in charge, and at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church on August 24, 1940, conducted by the Rev. O.C. Myhre. Submitted by Steve Norby Copyright 2006 - IaGenWeb This information is for personal genealogical use, and is not intended for commerical gain.

 

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