Major Erickson Funeral Home http://majorericksonfuneralhome.com en Linda P. Faught [02/07/1947 - 02/21/2012] Linda P. Faught, 65, of Mason City, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Good Shepherd Heath Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, February 24, 2012, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, with Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Linda P. Faught memorial fund in care of the family or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Linda P. Miller was born February 7, 1947 in Mason City, IA, the daughter of Kenneth and Florence (Nardicchio) Miller. She attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1965. She was married to Thomas Faught at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City on June 19, 1965, they later divorced. Through the years she worked at UNYSIS, Armour’s, Minnesota Rubber, and Alexander Batteries until working at Principal Financial as a Processing Technician for the last twelve years. She enjoyed reading, especially by author, Danielle Steele, listening to music, and her many trips with her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Linda was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, V.F.W. and the Moose Lodge. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons, Tad and wife Lori Faught, Joseph Domonic Faught, Christopher Faught and friend Megan Fox; daughter, Amy Hollinger and husband Mike all of Mason City; eight grandchildren, Justin and Rebecca Faught, Alex Faught, Nick, Mikaela and Joey Faught, Alexandra and Sydney Hollinger; brother, William (Faith) Dewey of Clear Lake, IA; mother, Florence; great-granddaughter, Skylar Brae Faught; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Miller; and infant son, Danny Faught; uncle, Gail Lamb and paternal and maternal grandparents.

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]]> Billie D. Constable Sr. [02/29/1932 - 02/21/2012] Billie D. Constable Sr., 79, of Mason City, formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Praise Community Church, 11 2nd Street NW, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church and Ken Quintus of 14th Street Gospel Place officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge - at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Billie Constable memorial fund in care of the family.

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]]> Richard M. Bridgeford [12/15/1927 - 02/14/2012] Richard M. Bridgeford, 84, of Mason City, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 20, 2012, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 South Jefferson Avenue, with Rev. Emily Horrell officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Sunday (February 19, 2012) and Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, and will continue one hour prior to the church service. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Richard Bridgeford memorial fund in care of the family. Richard Marion Bridgeford was born December 15, 1927, in Mason City, the son of Samuel and Mary (Hagen) Bridgeford. He graduated from Mason City High School, and also attended NIACC. On February 18, 1950, Richard married Jane I. Bublitz in Mason City. He worked for the Mason City Police Dept. (Traffic Control) for 31 years, before retiring in 1993. Richard was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling the U.S. Richard is survived by his daughter: Debra Reicherts and husband Robert of Minneapolis, MN; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister: Hazel “Toots” Ellingson and husband Merle of Clear Lake; and brother-in-law: Roger Bublitz of Mason City. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 1989; and 1 brother: Virgil Bridgeford.

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]]> Georgia G. Lofing [05/27/1934 - 02/14/2012] Georgia Gweneth (Gylden) Lofing, 77, of Mason City, formerly of Sandstone, MN, passed away February 14, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at a later date at St John's Lutheran Church, Finlayson Mn. Inurnment will be at the Finnish Cemetery - Finlayson, Mn. Memorials can be directed to the Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd Street Southeast - Mason City, IA 50401 in Georgia's name. She was born May 27 1934, during The Great Depression and the North Dakota Dust Bowl in Bismark North Dakota to Seth and Linda (Heikkinen) Gylden. Georgia was the youngest of seven sisters. The sisters loved listening to the family radio picking up on the standards of the day and church hymns. Soon they were singing in six part harmony. During the 40'S the sisters were featured in "Ripley's believe it or not"as the six singing sisters from Sandstone Minnesota whose initials were all GGG. Many likened their singing ability to the Lennon Sisters, but our family knew they were better! In 1957 Georgia married Robert Lofing. To this marriage they adopted a son in January of 1963. Georgia worked for most of her life as a secretary starting with the Mason City Chamber of Commerce. She was the first Secretary for the MacNider Art Museum which she called "the best job I ever had" because it helped her explore her artsy side, including painting and sculpting. 1981 she returned to her parents home in Sandstone where she was employed by the East Central School District as an Elementary School secretary, during this job It was said that "a day without Georgia's humor was like a day without sunshine". Her last job was for the Superintendent of schools. Georgia retired in 1997, but never stopped helping people, she provided rides for those who couldn't drive and provided a safe house for battered women. She loved the english language and enjoyed asking people how a word was spelled or what its meaning was. Often she would ask us to spell an impossible word, if she asked how to spell that or it we would say t-h-a-t or i-t. She loved her property next to the state park and often you could find her mowing or chopping fire wood. The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at the Salvation Army Adult Day Care Health Center, Good Shepherd Health Center, and Hospice of North Iowa for their untiring work with the aged. Georgia is survived by a son John (Lisa) Lofing Mason City, grandchildren Jeremy of Atlanta Ga, Victoria, Eric and Brianna of Mason City a great grandson Carter John, many nieces and nephews and extended family scattered all over the world. A lifelong friend Vonnie True of Mason City. She was proceeded in death by her parents Seth and Linda Gylden, all her sisters, Gloria Gladys Dronen, Gene Geraldine Gylden, Glenora Genette Benson, Gertrude Gwendolyn Wendling, Gail Glenda Cook, Genell Gaylene Downs.

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]]> Emma A. Clubb [07/30/1925 - 02/13/2012] Emma Ann (Kelck) Clubb, 86, of Mason City died Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Health Center under the care of Hospice of North Iowa. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, (February 18, 2012) at Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living in the Chapel. Upon her wishes, she was cremated and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please consider a donation to the donor’s choice in Emma’s name. Online condolences may be left at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Emma Ann Kelck was born July 30, 1925 in Bath Township, Cerro Gordo County, IA, the daughter of Frank and Daisy (Barber) Kelck. She attended Bath #6 country school grades 1-8 and graduated from Rockwell High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Gene Clubb May of 1944 in Tyler, Texas and they later divorced September of 1952. Emma enjoyed shopping for antiques, attending care shows, wearing her cowboy boots, and being a generous friend. Emma loved cars and worked most of her adult life in the auto service and parts department of several garages, retiring from Twin City Ford Garage in Toledo, Iowa in 1990. Upon her retirement she moved to Marion, Iowa and resided there until moving to Mason City in 1988. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.She is survived by her two sisters, Marion (Robert) Baker of Clear Lake and Ruth Kelck of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Leonard “Pat” Kelck.

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]]> Marie B. Dwan [12/03/1923 - 02/12/2012] Mason City - Mason City - Marie B. Dwan, 88, resident of Mason City since 1941, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her home. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, (February 21, 2012) at Elmwood-St. Joseph’s Cemetery with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Upon her wishes she was cremated, there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or to the Harvest Food Bank in Marie’s name. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Marie was born December 3, 1923 in Fenton, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Katie (Eimers) Struecker. She graduated in 1941 from Fenton High School, Fenton, IA. In 1942 she graduated from Hamilton Business College, Mason City, IA. She was a bookkeeper in various offices in Mason City from 1942-1966. In 1966 she worked for Title Atlas Company in Minneapolis, MN until she retired in 1984. On March 23, 1973 she married George H. Dwan at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD, George passed away February 9, 1988. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sister, Lucille Nelson of Ringsted, IA; brothers, John Struecker of Clinton, MO and Victor (Marian) Struecker of Fenton, IA; brother-in-law, Harold Nielsen of Mankato, MN; and many nieces and nephews and special friends, Richard and Margaret Fisher of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, and four sisters.

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]]> Marshall J. Huffman [09/05/1948 - 02/11/2012] Mason City – Marshall J. Huffman, 63, life-long resident of Mason City, died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Kent Mechler, Good Shepherd Chaplain officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the funeral home In lieu of flowers or memorials, please consider a donation to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S. Birch Drive, Mason City, Iowa in Marshall’s name. Online condolences may be left at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Marshall J. Huffman was born September 5, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa the son of Everett and Jeanne (Johnson) Huffman. He attended Mason City Schools, graduating in 1967. Marshall was confined to a wheelchair at the age of 2, but never let his disability, Spina Bifida, a developmental congenital disorder limit him. Marshall was a fixture of Mason City, and often could be seen around downtown in his wheelchair. He served on many committees through the years and always had an interest in the betterment of the community. He was a vocal advocate for people with physical disabilities. Marshall had been a resident of Good Shepherd Health Center since 1990, he considered everyone there family, and enjoyed visiting and meeting new people. He always enjoyed attending the churches in Mason City, sharing his faith and voice with everyone. Marshall would like to thank everyone involved throughout his life for their kindness and friendship through the years. Marshall is survived by his aunts, Phyllis Kasper of Pipestone, MN; Marcy (Don) Kasper of Mesa, AZ; many cousins; and his many friends in Mason City. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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]]> J. James "Jim" Eden [12/15/1940 - 02/10/2012] J. James (Jim) Eden, 71, of 198 S Grover Ave 506, Mason City, passed away Friday evening February 10, 2012 at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City. A Memorial Service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Hospice Chaplain, Ed Bard officiating. Per Jim’s request, his body has been cremated. A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the J. James (Jim) Eden fund in care of the family. Jim was born December 15, 1940 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Henry and Junella (Burgess) Eden. Jim went to School in Mason City at Monroe Jr. High and Mason City High School in the Class of 1959. Jim (J.J.) enlisted in the Navy and served as an ABE-3 working the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) serving two tours in Japan during the Vietnam Conflict. Jim married Judith Greiman on March 31, 1962. They had four sons: James Scott, Jon Christopher, Jay Brett and Jason James. Jim married Miriam Eastman Weide on July 2, 1983. Jim had many business ventures in his lifetime including Wildfire Collision Specialist, a family business he operated with his sons (teaching them the things he loved) doing auto body repair & auto sales and Miriam’s Restaurant. Most recently Jim and Miriam were apartment managers for Newbury Management and also managed senior communities in Colorado and California. Jim loved California. In December 2010 poor health brought Jim and Miriam back to Mason City to be close to family. Jim received excellent care at the Mercy Cancer Center and from Hospice of North Iowa. The final move to IOOF was good and Jim liked being there. The staff was great and he didn’t feel alone. Jim’s family would like to thank his wife Miriam for all the love and care she has given our Dad. Jim enjoyed auto racing especially at the local dirt tracks, a love he passed on to his sons Chris and Brett. Jim loved doing body work, fixing cars and painting whether it was on cars or painting murals on saw blades, candles and milk cans. Jim was known as a very good mechanic and talented painter. But his greatest pride was his four sons. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Henry (Hank) and June Eden, son Scott on March 11, 1997, step-mothers Lorraine and Mollie Eden, and numerous aunts and uncles. Jim is survived by his wife, Miriam, of Mason City; sons: Chris (Lori) of Urbandale IA; Brett (Sara) and Jason (Patti) both of Mason City; 10 grandchildren, Kyle, Michael, Zachary, Kayleigh, Tyler, Jay, Kaitlynn, Chloe, Abigail, Brady; and 4 great-grandchildren, Blake, Noah, Lennon, Kaydah. He loved you all very much!

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]]> Helen Miltenberger [05/04/1918 - 02/04/2012] Helen M. Miltenberger, 93, of Mason City, died Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Upon her wishes, her body was cremated. Services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Helen Miltenberger memorial fund in care of the family. Helen was born on May 4, 1918, in Mason City, the daughter of Edward E. and Louie (Taylor) Kreutzbenzer. She graduated from Mason City High School. Helen married Virgil L. Miltenberger on January 1, 1937 in Mason City. In 1941, Helen moved to San Diego, CA, where she worked for Consolidated Aircraft for 3 years (during WWII). She also lived in Grand Rapids, MN, before settling in Mason City in 1950. Helen worked for Damons for 15 years before retiring in 1979. She enjoyed crocheting, making afghans, canning, and baking. Helen is survived by one grandson: Richard James Calvert of Sioux Falls, SD, and one granddaughter: Linda Kay Blakley of Davenport, IA. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Virgil in 1985, her daughter: Marlene Kay Calvert and husband Earl; and one sister: Louise Briggs.

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]]> Pearl Wienke [07/10/1921 - 02/01/2012] Pearl Marie Davis Wienke, 90, of Mason City, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went to be with her Saviour on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City. Pearl moved to Heritage with her husband in October of 2011. She suffered a short bout with cancer. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, February 6, 2012 at the First Covenant Church, Hwy 122 at South Ohio with Pastor Marty Garrett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue and continue at the church one hour before services. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or Heritage Care Center. Pearl was born July 10, 1921 in Randalia, Iowa the daughter of George and Martha Fern (Knight) Davis. Following graduation from Randalia High School, she left the farm to begin working. Pearl married Gordon Henry Wienke August 28, 1953 in Elgin, Illinois. The Wienke’s were long-time residents of Rockford, Illinois. They were members of the Broadway Covenant Church in Rockford before their move to Iowa. Left to cherish her loving memory and great love of family are her husband, Gordon of Mason City; children, Richard (Carol) Wienke of Algonquin, Illinois, Shirley Crane of Mason City, Nancy (Gary) Golian; of Rockford, Illinois, Margie (Tom) Lineback of Roscoe, Illinois, Tammy (Dave) Menke of Rockford, Illinois, and Tom Wienke of Pekin, Illinois; grandchildren, Tim (Linda) Rothenbach, Tracy Harris, Mindy Richter, Rod Wienke, Sarah (Steve Locher) Crane, Rachel, Stephen, Hannah, and Olivia Crane, Philip, Matthew, and Michael Golian, Abigail Lineback, Chelsea Long, Rita and Jack Menke, and Dylan Wienke; Great grandchildren, Aaron Rothenbach, Henry Crane Locher and triplets soon to be born; sisters-in-law, Mardell Davis and Bessie Davis; many nieces and nephews. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Rita Harris; infant son, William Ronald; sister, Iola (Ralph) Bright; brothers, Gerald Davis, Aulden (Elsie) Davis, Paul (Nina) Davis, Reynold (Inez) Davis, and Claude (Elva) Davis. Pearl loved family and God above all else. She always cared for the needy. She loved playing pinochle, checkers, enjoyed walks and bird watching.

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