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GAZETTE Page Editor: Anne Gallion TUESDAY, AUG. 28, 2007 A8 THE RECORD OBITUARIES MORE OBITUARIES, PAGE A10 Patricia Lynn Yount MASON CITY Patricia Lynn Yount, 48, died Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Osage, due to complications following a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

30, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jim Turner and the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Yount Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service on Thursday at the church. Those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy or memorial may wish to direct them to the Patty Yount Memorial fund, in care of Chris Haacke, P.O. Box 12, Riceville, IA 50466. Patty was born on April 13, 1959, in Owatonna, Minn. to Don and Marge (Meyer) Yount.

She received her education at the Nora Springs-Rock Falls Community Schools, where she was very active in sports, music and journalism. She still holds several school track records. She attended Wartburg College in Waverly, and graduated with a B.A. in Business Education and Physical Education in 1981. She was involved in education as a teacher in the Sigourney, Deep-River-Millersburg, Mason City Newman, and Northwood-Kensett schools.

At the time of her death, she worked part-time as a bookkeeper and substitute teacher. Patty took great pride in researching family history, organizing reunions, and keeping in touch with her extended family. She was an avid Hawkeye fan and was very proud of the accomplishments of her nieces and nephew. She is survived by her sister, Chris Haacke; her brotherin-law, Warren Haacke; nieces and nephews, Elisa and Adam Haacke, of Riceville; Michelle Berentsen and husband, Kent, and their children, Brittany, Paige, and Amanda, also of Riceville; Ryan Haacke and his wife, Michelle, and son, Nolan, of Des Moines. Other survivors include aunts Maxine Meyer and Helen Meyer, a very special great-aunt and great-uncle, Bill and Dorothy Shugar, of Ackley; and their families, as well as several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Marge Yount, in 2001; maternal and paternal grandparents; uncles, Eugene Meyer, William Meyer; and aunt, Ruth Meyer. Sheckler Colonial Chapel 641-749-2210; www.colonialchapels.com. Kenneth 'Red' Carroll Olson FERTILE Kenneth "Red" Carroll Olson, 70, of 110 W. Main, Fertile, died Saturday (Aug. 25, 2007) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at the Church of Christ in Fertile, with Pastor Curt Gallmeyer, officiating. Interment will be at the Grant Township Cemetery, rural Olson Fertile. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.

today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake. Memorials may be given to the Kenneth Olson Memorial Fund. Red was born on Jan.

5, 1937, in rural Thompson, the son of Casper and Tillie (Hoffman) Olson. He attended Leland High School. Red drove a semi for several years. He then worked for, and later managed, Yohn Janann C. McDonald Janann C.

McDonald, 81, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Aug. 25, 2007) in Mankato, Minn. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at St.

John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato with the Rev. Richard Colletti officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at the Landkamer Johnson Boman Funeral Home in Mankato, with a 7 p.m.

rosary service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service McDonald McDonald Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer gifts to Newman Catholic High School in Mason City, the Schola Foundation in Mankato for the benefit of Catholic Schools or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Janann Cannon McDonald was born on Sept.

9, 1925, in Bernard, Iowa, near Dubuque, the daughter of Joseph M. and Agnes Grace Cannon. She grew up on the family farm outside of Bernard and attended the country school nearby at Washington Mills. She attended high school in Dubuque, graduating from St. Joseph Academy there.

She was married to John J. McDonald on July 19, 1948, at St. Raphael's Cathedral in Dubuque and the newlyweds moved to Mason City, Iowa, the same year. Their children attended St. Joseph's Grade School in Mason City and their sons graduated from Newman Catholic High School.

The family moved to Mankato in 1970. At various times, she was employed at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and Sears in both Mason City and Mankato. But her life revolved around her family and the church, where she was also active in Catholic Daughters and the Legion of Mary. She was a life-long member of the Democratic Party and proud of that as she was of her ability to find a good bargain in stores and at garage sales. Survivors include her husband, John, of Mankato; sons, Terry (Mary Ann) McDonald of Ypsilanti, and Tim (Karen) McDonald of Chicago, daughters, Maureen (Paul) Trefry, of Beverly, Mass.

and Sheila (Gary Jewell) McDonald, of St. Louis, grandchildren, Peter Trefry and Brett, Kathryn, and Harry Jewell; brothers, Jack (Jeanette) Cannon of Dubuque, Iowa, and Tom (the late Frances) Cannon of Clinton, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her grandson, Kyle Jewell. Ready Mix in Forest City. Red loved to fish and was an avid Vikings fan, played many games on the computer, and was a great story-teller.

He enjoyed any movies staring Clint Eastwood or John Wayne; and Western movies in general! He also watched "Judging Amy" and "Home Alone." Red was a member of the Church of Christ in Fertile, and he was a former member of the Fertile City Council. Red is survived by his wife, Kay Olson, Fertile; four children, Donald (Cely) Olson, rural Forest City, Dorrie (Rick) Hesley, Clear Lake, Kim Olson, Fertile, and Cory Olson, Fertile; seven grandchildren, Adam, Kenneth and Elizabeth Olson, Forest City, Hunter and Mitchell Koch, Nora Springs, Logan Hesley, Clear Lake, and Zebadyah Ataelseed, Atlanta, brothers, Dennis (Donna) Olson, Joice, and Robert (Martha) Olson, Jewel; and sister Clarine Olson, Clear Lake. Red was preceded in death by his parents, Casper and Tillie Olson; and infant brother, Duane Olson. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com. David J.

Abell DOUGHERTY David Joseph Abell, 46, of 2841 Balsam died Sunday (Aug. 26, 2007) near Dougherty, in a motorcycle accident. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at St.

Patrick's Catholic Church, 410 Patrick Dougherty, with the Rev. James W. Dubert, officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dougherty.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at St. Patrick's School, Dougherty, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by a rosary.

Memorials may be given to the David J. Abell Memorial Fund. David Joseph Abell was born on Feb. 9, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, the son of William T. and Mary E.

(Staudt) Abell. He was united in marriage to Karen M. Weiner on Oct. 1, 1983, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. He attended Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock area Schools, graduating from Rockford Senior High School in 1979.

David farmed in the Dougherty area all his life and also worked at Winnebago Industries, Charles City. He was involved as a board member of the Rockford Booster Club, where he helped with youth wrestling tournaments. He also served on the board of the Marble Rock summer ball program, where he coached his sons' baseball teams. David enjoyed his motorcycle and especially attending his children's activities. David is survived by, his mother, Mary Abell, Dougher ty; two sons, Dylan Donald Abell, Iowa City; Justin Theodore Abell, Rockford; a daughter, Alexandra Elaine Abell, Rockford; a sister, Patrice Catherine Abell Aleff and her husband Ross Allyn Aleff, Pine Island, Minn; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ted and Mary Abell, George and Mary Staudt; and his father, William T. Abell on Nov. 26, 1989. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372; www. colonialchapels.com.

Duane Brackey FOREST CITY Duane Brackey, 84, of Forest City, died Sunday (Aug. 26, 2007) at Mercy Medical CenterNorth Iowa in Mason City. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

Duane M. Brackey was born on April 12, 1923, in Center Township, Winnebago County, the son of Norman and Agnes Brackey. He was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church and graduated from Forest City High School in 1941. Duane was drafted into the United States Army. He served in Tokyo, Japan, from 1946-1947.

He married Geneva Gray Knutson on June 1, 1967. The couple made their home on the Holtan family Century DENTURE WORK Dr. Peter Vidal Title 19 Accepted 641-923-2294 Sign a guest book, find directions, donate to charity or send flowers for Globe Gazette death notices. See the obituary section at www.globegazette.com Floyd 'Gib' Gilbertson Memorial services for Floyd "Gib" Gilbertson, 83, of Apple Valley, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.

1, 2007, at the Christus Victor Church, 7510 Palomino Drive in Apple Valley, with a visitation one hour prior to services. Floyd passed away on Saturday (Aug. 25, 2007) from a short but courageous bout with cancer. Floyd was born on Feb. 21, 1924, in Joice, Iowa, to Ancel and Hulda (Tweed) Gilbertson.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated in 1942 from Hanlontown High School in Hanlon- Gilbertson town, where he excelled in baseball and basketball. On July 21, 1946, Floyd was united in marriage to Margie Parsons at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, by Pastor Alvin N. Rogness. Floyd owned and operated Sheboygan Paint of Minnesota in Dassel, until his retirement.

Floyd enjoyed traveling with his wife and family, golfing, and watching his Minnesota Twins play baseball. Most of all, Floyd loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marge; two daughters, Julie (Dick) Groven of Rogersville, and Jane (Scott) Berg of Apple Valley, one son, Jon Gilbertson, of Remer, nine grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeff) Chan of Mesa, Sara Stark of Nixa, Jeffrey (Donna) Groven of Rogersville, Molly Berg and Scott Bergman, of Shakopee, Tyler, Thomas, and Daniel Berg, of Apple Valley, Cole Gilbertson of Clear Lake, and Haley Gilbertson of Cedar Falls; nine great-grandchildren Nick, Alex, Jordan, Trevor, Carter, Andrew, Austin Gib, Aden and Gwen. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Wanda Gilbertson and Mavis Jensen; and an infant son, Jeffrey Kyle. Interment will be at a later date at Beaver Creek Cemetery in Joice.

farm where Duane farmed all his life until moving into Forest City in 1992. Duane was an active member of Winnebago Lutheran Church and served in many capacities over the years. He was also active in the Republican Party and Farm Bureau and was a member of the American Legion. In retirement years, Duane enjoyed spending time at Hardee's having coffee and visiting with friends and especially spending time with his "little man" Alex. Survivors include his wife, Geneva, of Forest City; and daughter, Kim, and son-inlaw, Mike Isebrand, of Forest City; and grandson, Alex Isebrand; a nephew, Dennis Peterson; and a niece, Diane Hardin, both of Arizona.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Agnes Brackey; and a sister and 1 brother-in-law, Verna and Duane Peterson. Petersen Lund Funeral Home 585-2685; www. petersenlundfh.com. Derl Glenn Morris BELMOND Derl Morris, 76, of Belmond away Saturday (Aug. 2007) at the Mercy Center-North Iowa in City.

Funeral services for Morris will be held at a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 2007) at the Bethany Glenn passed 25, Medical Mason Marlys 'Marly' M. Young MASON CITY Marlys "Marly" M. Young, 96, formerly of Waterloo and Charles City, and most recently of 2060 S.

Kentucky Ave. in Mason City, died Sunday (Aug. 26, 2007) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug.

30, 2007, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, with the Rev. Karen Young of Cedar Rapids officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Thursday at the Fullerton Young Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to extend memorials may wish to direct them to the Crisis Intervention Service, P.O. Box 656, Mason City, IA 50401.

Marlys Mary (Cross) Young was born on Feb. 7, 1911, the second of 10 children born to Charles J. and Meta Ruth (Hess) Cross. Marlys attended school in Colwell, where she played basketball. After finishing school, she worked as a housekeeper until her marriage Nov.

5, 1930, to Glen A. Young. Two children were born to Marlys and Glen: a son, Kaye Don Young, and a daughter, Karen Dee Young. The family resided in Waterloo, until after Glen's death on Oct. 20, 1954.

Marlys moved to Charles City with her children in 1955. Marlys was a stay-athome mom working summers as a waitress at the Sunnyside Country Club. Marlys worked at Cora's Counter, Townsend Laundromat and Red Owl Grocery until retiring in 1971. Marlys was always ready and eager to help with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, all of whom fondly remember Gram as a baker of "awesome" cookies. She bowled many years in Waterloo and later in Charles City.

Marlys was an avid reader and enjoyed television, especially "The Price Is Right," "Wheel Of Fortune" and "Jeopardy." She also spent many hours listening to her large record collection, especially Frank Sinatra. In January of 2006, Marlys moved to Mason City. Marlys is survived by her two children, Kaye Don Young and Karen Dee (Young) Anderson; five grandchildren, Mark A. Young (Lorrie) of Mason City, Michael D. Young (Karen) of Cedar Rapids, Matthew L.

Young (Teresa) of Mound, Tim Anderson (Stephanie) of Buckner, Ky. and Amy Jo Hoherz (Jeff) of Olathe, 18 great-grandchildren, Christopher Young of Valencia, Ashley Schryver (Andy) of Urbandale, Kallie Young, Reyna Young, Jordan Young, Matthew Young, Gabrielle Young and Alex Young of Mason City, Adam Young and Brandon Young of Cedar Rapids, Nathan Young, Sabrina Young and Paige Young of Mound, Ben Anderson and Will Anderson of Buckner, Ky. and Chase Hoherz, Anton Hoherz and Logan Hoherz of Olathe, four sisters, LaVona Knight of Ankeny, Shirley Minnis and Glendola "Doty" De Walle of Charles City and Elaine Cross of Portland, Maine; one brother, Wendall Cross of Cedar Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ruth Cross; her husband, Glen Young; her daughter-inlaw, Susan Young; her sisters, Lila Cline, Lorraine Eytcheson and Alberta (Jo) Broderick; and one brother, Harvey Cross. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 423-8676; www.

fullertonfh.com. Derl 10:30 29, Morris Reformed Church in Belmond, with Pastor Phil Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Morris Visitation for Derl Mor- Abell Abell ris will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Aug.

28, 2007, at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Derl Glenn Morris, son of Orra Glenn and Ruby (LaGue) Morris was born on June 5, 1931, on the home farm near Belmond. He attended country school, graduating from the Belmond High School in 1949. Derl married Betty Pals on May 22, 1951 at the Reformed Church in Meservey.

Derl enjoyed the outdoors as an avid fisherman and hunter. He and Betty enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. He was a farmer, a multi -talented carpenter, and held many other jobs. Derl was noted for tearing down old houses and barns, building others with the lumber; he lived by his motto: "You don't quit until it is done!" Betty, his wife of more than 50 years, died in 2001. Derl retired in 2003, never leaving the home place.

Derl is survived by his daughter, RoxAnne (Lyman) Emery of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Kerry (Trish) of Belmond, and Brian (Cheryl) of Minneapolis, eight grandchildren: Josh, Matt, Courtney, Amanda, Susan, Dara, Michael, and Ryan; six great-grandchildren; motherin-law, Dena Pals, and her family; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty; son, Lindsey; and brother, Gordon. Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 641-444-3248. Richard S. Isebrand TITONKA Richard S.

Isebrand, 86, of Titonka, died Sunday (Aug. 26, 2007) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ramsey Reformed Church in rural Titonka, with Pastor Dennis Redeker officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery, with military honors.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Garry-Roberts-MurphySchaaf Funeral Home in Titonka; 515-928-2735; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Donald E. Aukes CONWAY, Ark. Donald E.

Aukes, 84, formerly of Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Nov. 17, 2006, at the Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway. Military graveside services were conducted at the Buffalo Center Cemetery on Aug. 25, 2007. Arrangements were with Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway, 501-327-5000.

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