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GAZETTE Page Editor: Anne Gallion SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008 A7 THE RECORD Obituaries in the news By The Associated Press EUGENIO MONTEJO Venezuela Eugenio Montejo, a Venezuelan poet and essayist who won the 2004 Octavio Paz prize, died Thursday. He was 70. The poet's publishing house said he died of natural causes. Montejo's poetry is known for its rich texture and was published in numerous books in Spanish. His work also reached a wider audience thanks to the 2003 film "21 Grams" by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

In one scene, Sean Penn's character quoted a line from a 1988 poem by Montejo. It reads: "The earth turned to bring us closer. It turned on itself and in us, until it finally brought us together in this dream." Montejo was a literary director at Monte Avila Editores in Caracas. Some of his books include "Elegos" and "Muerte Memoria." BURL PLUNKETT NORMAN, Okla. Burl Plunkett, who coached the University of Oklahoma's women's basketball team to the National Women's Invitation Tournament title in 1994 and helped set the program up for its rise to national prominence, died Thursday.

He was 75. Plunkett died at his Valliant home after a long illness, university spokesman Jared Thompson said. Plunkett went 52-36 in three seasons as the Sooners' coach, immediately prior to Sherri Coale's hiring in 1996. He took Oklahoma to its second NCAA tournament appearance in school history in 1995. Before coaching the Sooners, Plunkett won three state championships, including back-to-back titles at Byng High School in 1975 and 1976.

As a player, he set the Oklahoma high school scoring record during his senior season at Valliant High School in 1951. The mark stood for 28 years. MARRIAGE LICENSES Cerro Gordo Darren Wade Douglas, 38, Mason City, and Heather Jo Clark, 28, Mason City. Andrew Leman Thompson, 28, Clear Lake, and Amanda Lynn Ochoa, 30, Clear Lake. Ricky George Jung 29, Mason City, and Christy Lee Couch, 28, Mason City.

Mark Logan Dorenkamp, 28, Mason City, and Melissa Kay Jones, 23, Mason City. Robert Charles Newquist, 53, Minneapolis, and Jean Siobhan Towery, 51, Minneapolis, Minn. Brian Charles Thompson, 28, Mason City, and Samantha Jean Stevens, 21, Mason City. Alan Gregory Badker, 46, Mason City, and Denise Marie Symes, 50, Mason City. Gerald Lynn Miller, 35, Arcola, and Heidi Jo Schwickerath, 33, Mason City.

Robert Francis Weiner, 26, Mason City, and Catherine Lorene Schlader, 23, Mason City. Landon Marshall Justin Green, 25, Thunder Bay, Canada, and Jordan Lynn Bond, 20, Mcintire. Daniel Lynn Craddock, 52, Mason City, and Jeania Lee Craddock, 45, Mason City. Charles Howard White 33, Mason City, and Teresa Marlene Wike, 51, Mason City. Waldo O.

Smeby, 70, Mason City, and Cristi Ann Welch, 60, Tucson, Ariz. Joey Lynn Shearman, 46, Mason City, and Marcia Kay Frank, 55, Mason City. Andrew Michael Rodman, 29, Mason City, and Nicole Marie Stiefel, 24, Mason City. Michael Scott Thibodeau, 19, Mason City, and Dana Rene Gale, 20, Mason City. Chad Michel Wendel, 25, North Liberty, and Danielle Jane Wendland, 26, North Liberty.

Benjamin John Provin, 32, Mason City, and Kristina Dell Borchardt, 26, Mason City. Evan Douglas Calo, 25, Belmond, and Bobbi Gene Secory, 21, Belmond. William Elias Mollel, 37, Mason City, and Nina Lee Harrington, 20, Mason City. Joshua Steven Rembe, 29, Clear Lake, and Angela Marie Heeren, 26, Clear Lake. Randall Aubrey Holley, 28, Mason City, and Brandy Marie Lichman, 25, Mason City.

James Lee Ehresmann, 51, Mason City, and Ruth Anne Willier, 51, Nora Springs. Thomas Allen Manning, 21, Mason City, and Amanda Kay Hackbart, 19, Mason City. Dennis Eugene Garber, 48, Mason City, and Rachel Marie Rosendahl, 27, Mason City. William Craig Riley, 36, Ackley, and Jessica Elizabeth Marson, 25, Ackley. DISSOLUTIONS Cerro Gordo County White, no age available, Clear Lake.

Laura Williams, 36, Mason City, David Charles Kuhlemeier, 43, and Chad Williams, 36, Anamosa. Clear Lake, and Lisa Marie KuhleJaqulin B. Farmer, 24, Clear Lake, meier, 41, Albert Lea, Minn. and Zed L. Farmer, 26, Rochester, Crystal A.

Ramirez, 30, Mason Minn. City, and Silviano Ramirez, 35, Michael John Funk, 33, Mason Hampton. City, and Melissa Mae Marie Funk, Lori Mulling, 42, Mason City, and 37, Mason City. Frederick Vincent Mulling, 48, St. Mark A.

Hendrikson, 43, Mason Ansgar. City, and Niki Hendrikson, 37, Mason Joshua James Kantaris, 31, City. Mason City, and Christin Nicole KanTina Pearl Stange, 48, Mason taris, 26, Mason City. City, and Samuel Richard Stange, Dawn R. Romer, 30, Rudd, and 34, Mason City.

Todd B. Romer, 37, Mason City. Clifford D. Lusch, no age avail- Cheryl Ann Palmer, no age available, Rockwell, and Stacy J. Lusch, able, Mason City, and Timothy L.

no age available, Rathbun. Palmer, no age available, Nora Derrick Peacock, no age available, Springs. Mason City, and Randy Zelazny, also Stephen Mark Dickman, 52, known as Randi Peacock, no age Thornton, and Cynthia Lu Dickman, available, Humphrey, Neb. 52, Thornton. Delora Lynn Brattrud, 33, Mason Sherri K.

Barragan, 37, Mason City, and Peter Allan Brattrud, 34, City, and Frank Barragan, 39, Mason Haniontown. City. Abbie Gail White, no age avail- Lara Eastman, 41, Mason City, able, Clear Lake, and Tadley Allen and Neil Ouverson, 44, Northwood. DISTRICT COURT Floyd County Operating while under the influence, third offense Michael R. Handt, 51, Charles City, up to five years in an OWI program, $3,1251 fine, driving privileges revoked for six years.

Marijuana possession, second offense David A. Vietor, 50, Marble Rock, 60 days in jail with all but seven days suspended and served concurrently another sentence, two years probation, $315 fine (suspended), $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge. Public intoxication Randy L. Ellwanger, 49, Mason City, two days in jail. Tampering with records Isabel Ramos-Perez, 34, St.

Paul, five days in jail, $625 fine (suspended), $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge. Theft in the fifth degree Heather J. McCleary, 27, Charles City, six months unsupervised probation, $125 law enforcement surcharge, $256.96 restitution. Operating while under the influence Drema G. Zupke, 48, Hawkeye, one year unsupervised probation, $1,250 civil penalty.

Operating while under the influence, second offense Cornelia A. Siapno, 36, Charles City, seven days in jail, $1,875 fine, complete substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations, complete drinking driver's program. All types of services for all types of people. Some people prefer traditional funeral services. Others prefer cremation.

Some want an elaborate ceremony. Then there are others who don't want any ceremony at all. When it comes to funerals, there are as many options as there are people. And we take pride in being able to say we offer them all. 126 3RD STREET NE MASON CITY, IA 50401 MOORE 641-423-2372 COLONIAL CHAPEL www.

colonialchapels.com OBITUARIES Doraine A. 'Dee' Hansen MASON CITY Doraine A. "Dee" Hansen, 92, of Mason City, died I Thursday (June 5, 2008) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, at St.

Paul's Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St. in Mason City, with Pastor Paul Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be held in the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Memorials may be directed to 313 N. Hansen Park St. Ansgar, IA 50472. Doraine A.

Hansen was born Jan. 3, 1916, in Manly, the daughter of James and Margaret (Knudson) Pinta. Dee attended school in Manly and graduated in 1933. She then continued her education at the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, where she received her teaching certificate. Dee began her career as an elementary teacher in Grafton, she then taught elementary school in New Hartford and Forest City.

Dee married Conklin Hansen on Aug. 18, 1946, in Manly; to this union one son, Jeffrey, was born. Dee later continued her education through Drake University where she received her bachelor of arts degree in 1968. Dee taught in Mason City for the duration of her career, until retiring on June 2, 1978. Dee was a very passionate and talented gardener who was known for her wonderful vegetables.

She also loved everything that the outdoors had to offer and was most content when she was fishing with her family. She also enjoyed nature, animals and loved to travel. Throughout her life, Dee traveled the entire United States and most of Canada. She was a devoted and longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where she was an active member.

She also was a member of the Sons of Norway and the Garden Club in Mason City. Dee was a proud Norwegian and enjoyed the traditions and foods of her heritage. Dee is survived by her son, Jeffrey J. Hansen and wife, Lisa, of St. Ansgar; grandchildren, Jamie Remster and husband, Brent, of Des Moines, Stephanie Cota and husband, Jim, of Kensett, Leslie Gavrila and husband, Dan, of Coralville, and Clark Jorgensen of Loveland, great-grandchildren, Gabe and Tyke, Jacob and Parker, Aidan and Owen; nephews, O'Brien Tyrrell and wife, Donna, of Northwood, Mike Pinta and wife, Marilyn, of Manly, as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Conklin, in 1996; brother, Leland Pinta; and her sister, Arlene Tyrrell. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641- 423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com William 'Bill' Lester Heldenbrand MASON CITY -William "Bill" Lester Heldenbrand, 81, died Thursday (June 5, 2008) at the IOOF Home in Mason City Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, at Hogan-BremerMoore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.

in Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Cremation will follow services, with inurnment at later date. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at HoganBremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St.

N.E. Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the William "Bill" Lester Heldenbrand Memorial Fund. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com Ethelyn Rasmussen KANAWHA Ethelyn Rasmussen, 92, of Kanawha passed away Thursday (June 5, 2008) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services for Ethelyn Rasmussen will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 9, at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Visitation for Ethelyn Rasmussen will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 8, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Ethelyn Winnifred Rasmussen, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Espe) Holm, was born in Wright County on the family farm. She attended school in the Kanawha Community School District, graduating from Kanawha High School.

Ethelyn was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's Church in rural Kanawha. She joined the Methodist denomination shortly after her marriage. Ethelyn was united in marriage to Leonard "Lang" Rasmussen on July 17, 1935, at the Methodist Church in Indianola. The couple lived in Pomeroy and later moved to Kanawha where Lang managed the Kanawha Creamery and Ethelyn was employed by the United States Postal Service for years.

She served as a clerk for years and 10 years as the first female postmaster in Kanawha. Ethelyn also belonged to the National League of Postmasters. Ethelyn was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kanawha where she was very active in the UMW and Bible study class. Ethelyn was an avid bowler and loved playing bridge with the two clubs she had joined. She was very fond of people and enjoyed spending time with her many friends.

Ethelyn is survived by her children: Ron (Connie) Rasmussen of Charles City, Bob (Bette) Rasmussen of Riceville, Suzanne (Bob) Klein of Fulda, and Jack (Lisa) Rasmussen of Kanawha; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob (Julie) Holm of California; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lang Rasmussen; granddaughter, Shauna Eekhoff; two great-grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. Family suggest memorial contributions be made to United Methodist Church in Kanawha. Ewing Funeral Home, 641- 762-3211. Dorothy May KANAWHA Dorothy May, 94, of Kanawha, died Friday (June 6, 2008) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with the Rev. Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E.

Second St. in Kanawha and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Ewing Funeral Home, 641- 762-3211. John E. Koath HAMPTON John E.

Koath, 46, of Hampton, died Friday (June 6, 2008) at his home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with Father Bernard Grady officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneral- Louise A. Wagner NASHUA Louise A. Wagner, 67, of Nashua, died Wednesday (June 4, 2008) at her home in Nashua.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastors Elayne Werges and Thomas Hagan officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery also in Nashua. Visitation will be from 2 p.m.

to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left for Louise at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com. Marcine McDevitt CHARLES CITY Marcine McDevitt, 92, of Charles City, formerly of Keokuk, died Thursday (June 5, 2008) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m.

Wednesday at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com Marie Field OSAGE Marie Field, 90, of San Gabriel, and formerly of Osage, died Wednesday (June 4, 2008) at her home in San Gabriel, Calif.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the ChampionBucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706. CLUB NOTES Toastmaster Club Shibboleth No. 386 met at Kaplan University, on Monday, June 2. Toastmaster Virginia Klein warmed up the audience. Ms.

Lucy O'Brien spoke from the first lesson in the Advanced Story Telling manual in a folk tale, "Little Black Sambo." Jessica McLaughlin spoke from the third lesson of the Competent Communication Manual with a slide show, showing pictures of the Parkersburg Tornado devastation. The KIMT TV crew were the first to Parkersburg just as people were immerging from Jimmy Sidebottom presented from the fifth lesson-of the Competent Communication Manual, "Firebug." This presentation is practice for the Regional Toastmaster event in Rapid City, S.D., as Jimmy won the District 19 State of lowa Best International Speaker competition and is therefore eligible for the Regional competition. Word of the week is "hubris." This week's best listener is JD Sidebottom son of Jimmy. The rable topics winner is Doug Nelson. The Shibboleth Toastmasters No.

386, meet every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Room No. 115 at Kaplan University, Fourth Street Plaza, Mason City, IA 50401. Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning environment to develop communication and leadership skills. Visitors are always welcome, if interested contact Vice President of Public Relations Vicky Lobmeyer at 641-357-3085, or Susan Saltou at 641-420-7274.

The All Star Duplicate Bridge Club played Monday, June 2, at the Mason City Senior Citizens Center. winners were: First: Jim Mariga and Don Sandry; Second: Marilyn Gesme and Dee Bloomingdale, Third: Sharon Evans and LuVerne Belle, Fourth: Helen Ringham and Bob Evans. Winners were: First: Larry Kinseth and Bonnie Fritz; Second: Brian Crane and Sandy Ewalt; Third: Glenn Evans and Elaine Olson; and Fourth: Harriet Janson and Susan Floy. These are sanctioned games of the American Contract Bridge League. A Sectional Tournament will be held June 13-15 in the west building of the Senior Citizens Center.

For further information, call Elaine Olson at 641-423-8731. The Mason City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet noon on Wednesday, June 11, at Patricia Oelberg's place in Clear Lake for a fundraiser luncheon. In case of rain, we will meet at her house in Mason City. Wanda Kennedy will give the Scripture reading, grace and the benediction. There will be short presentations for flag minutes by Patricia Oelberg.

National defense will be given by Donna Dull, Jean Lawson will read the President General's message, and we will have commemorative events. Jean Lawson will read a selection out of the book, "A Century of Service." There will be an Indian minute. The program will be "Betsy Ross Talks about the Flag." If you would like to have more information about the Mason City Chapter ISDAR, please call Celene Eliason, regent, at 641-220-0914 or Joan Bartel, registrar, at 641-423- 0456. W. Lyle Doty IOWA FALLS W.

Lyle Doty, 91, of Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (June 4, 2008) at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Linn's Funeral Chapel in Iowa Falls with Pastor Kenneth Nason officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour before services on Monday at the funeral home.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. FUNERALS TODAY ALEXANDER, Doris Marie, 79, of Clear Lake, memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. Clear Lake.

BRYANT, Newton Ford, 75, of Weslaco, Texas, gathering from 1 to 4 p.m. at East Park in Shelter House No. 4. in Mason City. DICKHOFF, Ruth "Toots," 96, of Charles City, 10 a.m.

at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main Charles City. DAILY CALENDAR Items for the calendar should be sent at least two weeks prior to the event to DAILY CALENDAR, GlobeGazette, Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402. Events MASON CITY Bingo will be played at the North lowa Fairgrounds. Early birds begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by regular play at 7 p.m.

MASON CITY The Mason City Senior Activity Center, 326 Fourth St. N.E., will hold smoke-free, public bingo today. Early birds will begin at 12:30 p.m. and regular session at 1 p.m. WHAT'S COMING Event SCHWAN'S SERVICE TRUCKLOAD SALE will be conducted from 11 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in the Kmart parking lot in Mason City. Twenty percent of all sales will go directly to the Parkersburg Tornado Fund. Donations will also be accepted. If you have any questions, contact Todd Engels, general manager, at 319-961-6127.

Meeting ALL FORMER MODE O'DAY employees, spouses and friends will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Pies and More, Willowbrook Mall in Mason City. For more information, call 641- 424-3634. Mason City Police Department Merchandise taken from Menards, 540 Village Green Drive S.W.; reported at 4:56 p.m. Wednesday.

Vehicle taken from outside Dillinger's Bar Grill, 1617 S. Monroe reported at 2:53 p.m. Thursday. Identity theft reported via the Internet; reported 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Unidentified item(s) taken from Menards, 540 Village Green Drive S.W.; reported 4:58 p.m. Wednesday. Vehicle taken from Dillinger's Bar Grill, 1617 S. Monroe reported 2:53 p.m. Thursday.

Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department Gun taken from the 300 block of Ohio Street, Meservey; reported 8:32 p.m. Wednesday. Handgun taken from vehicle while parked in the 300 block of Ohio Street, Meservey; reported at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday. VANDALISM Mason City Police Department Vehicle damaged while parked in the 700 block of South Van Buren Avenue; reported at 5:39 a.m.

Thursday. Vehicle damaged in the 00 block of Twenty-Fifth Street Southwest; reported 8:40 a.m. Thursday. Vehicle damaged while parked in the 40 block of 25th Street Southwest; reported at 8:40 a.m. Thursday.

Residence vandalized in the 1600 block of North Delaware Avenue; reported 12:04 p.m. Thursday. 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.