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Beryl D. Buffington - April 23, 1942 - June 24, 2022

Departed: 06/24/2022 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Beryl D. Buffington, 80, of Woden passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with Rev. Glenn Wilson and Diane Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Bingham Township Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, June 27th at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 310 Main St., Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Beryl Dean Buffington, the son of Orval and Gertie (Sleper) Buffington, was born April 23, 1942, in Titonka. He grew up on a farm near Crystal Lake and graduated from Woden-Crystal Lake High School in 1960. On September 2, 1961, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Sharon Isebrand at the Crystal Lake Methodist Church. They lived in Woden, Garner and Britt until 2007 when they returned back home to Woden. Beryl worked at the Woden Lumber Company and later the Farmer’s Cooperative in Garner as the manager of the lumber yard. In 1997, he purchased the Britt Lumber Company which he operated until retiring in 2007. Beryl stayed busy in retirement building an extensive model train set and many miniatures of his various interests. They were all invented and created by hand. He loved showing his creations to everyone who visited. Beryl’s train will be displayed at Heritage Park in Forest City and many of his miniatures at the Kossuth County Ag Museum in Algona. Beryl would be happy that many people will be able to enjoy his works.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Woden where he served as an Elder and a Sunday School teacher.

Beryl is survived by his two daughters, Tammy (Mike) Missman of Woden and Tori (Andrew) Woiwood of Ruthven; three grandsons, Josh (Erin) Missman of Algona and their two children, Ellie and Easton, Kyle (Chelsea) Woiwood of Ames and Ryan (Leah) Woiwood of Union; brothers and sisters, Lois Lonning, Marlyn (Jayne) Buffington, Iola (Harvey) Schaefer, Sandra Brunsen, Sharon (Doug) Grimm and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was “Uncle Beryl” to many family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon, July 1, 2018; a sister, Alice Bates, an infant sister; three brothers, Forrest, John and Lee; sisters-in-law, Jane and Leona Buffington, LaVonne Isebrand; brothers-in-law, Gale Lonning, Dag Bates, Verne Brunsen and Donald Isebrand.

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Janice E. Missman - February 03, 1938 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Janice “Jan” E. Missman, 84, of Thompson, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2022, at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Tim Diehl officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Cataldo Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Memorials may be directed to First Congregational Church or the Good Samaritan Society.

Janice Elaine Missman, the daughter of Benjamin and Frances (Lubben) Aukes, was born February 3, 1938, on a farm south of Woden. She attended the rural schools of Bingham Township, Hancock County and graduated from Woden High School in 1955. Jan continued her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. On November 15, 1957, she was married to Roger Missman at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. They lived in New Jersey for three years while Roger served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge, they returned to Iowa and farmed southwest of Thompson until their retirement in 2002. Besides assisting on the farm, Jan also taught cooking out of her home and operated Designer Sweats by Jan for many years. In 2011, Jan and Roger moved to Buffalo Center and in 2017 she became a resident of Good Samaritan Society in Forest City. During their retirement, Jan and Roger wintered in Arizona for several years.

She was an active member of First Congregational Church, Ladies Aid, served as organist for over 50 years and taught both Sunday and Bible school. Jan belonged to the American Guild of Organists North Iowa Chapter for many years.

Jan is survived by her three children, Mike (Tammy) Missman of Woden, Shelley (Don) Zeller of Liberty, MO and Todd (Marcie) Missman of Thompson; four grandchildren, Josh (Erin) Missman and their two children, Ellie and Easton, Michaela Zeller (Colby Long), Adam (Micaela) Zeller and their son, Cameron and Chelsea (Greg) Hanson and their daughter, Indiana; four siblings, Joyce Kudron of Somerfield, FL, Bev (Daryl) Adams of Buffalo Center, Bob (Paula) Aukes of Des Moines and Shirley Burma of Crystal Lake; a brother-in-law, Charles (Sue) Missman of Sheldon, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger, January 25, 2018; a sister, Marilyn Stohr; and three brothers-in-law.

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Thomas L. Larson - March 22, 1943 - August 01, 2021

Departed: 08/01/2021 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Thomas L. Larson, 78, of rural Forest City passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden and will resume one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to One Vision (Opportunity Village) P.O. Box 622, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Thomas LuVerne Larson, the son of LuVerne and Myrtle (Thompson) Larson, was born March 22, 1943. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. Thomas lived 2 ½ miles west of Crystal Lake growing up and graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1961. He continued his education at Waldorf College. During high school he was active in sports. On September 14, 1962 he married Karen Logemann at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. These crazy kids were married for 58 years. To this union four children were born, Lori Lynn (special needs), Michael, Erik and Wade. Thomas and Karen lived in LeMars where he was employed at two different gas stations and packing plants. They then moved to Mason City for a couple years with Thomas working for Coca-Cola. In 1968, at the age of 25, he had the opportunity to start farming with the help of his father and father-in-law. Thomas continued to farm through 2020 when he had to let his sons take over due to his health condition. He had spent many years farming and it was truly one of the loves in his life. Thomas and Karen did some traveling in the states, but something that brought him great joy were the tractor rides. The last 15 years of his life were spent sitting on the seat of a ’47 Oliver 70, driving over 300 miles every summer. He called them the “old man’s Ragbrai”. On these rides he met and made many new friends. Thomas was his grandkids number one fan. He loved supporting them in their extracurricular activities and at various sporting events. He also enjoyed taking the grandchildren on a variety of vacations to Branson, the Black Hills and Badlands, and fishing in South Dakota.

He was a longtime member of Grant Lutheran Church until they shut their doors, then he became a member of the sister church, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Karen of Forest City; four children, Lori Larson of Garner, Michael (Sandy) Larson of Woden, Erik (Julie) Larson of Britt and Wade (Sherri) Larson of Cedar Falls; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Shaun) Brones, Spencer Larson, Taran (Bailee) Larson, Kallista Larson, Natalie Larson, Ava Larson, Kaleb Larson and Elijah Larson; five great-grandchildren, Bailey, Noah, Averie and Aspen Brones and Gavin Larson; and nephews, Tim and Dan (Mai) Golbuff.

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Lannie A. Buns - August 22, 1952 - March 05, 2021

Departed: 03/05/2021 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Lannie A. Buns, 68, of Woden passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 P.M., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 310 Main St., Woden. A private inurnment will be at Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Lannie Alan Buns, the son of Henry and Violet (Wieth) Buns, was born August 22, 1952 in Forest City. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden. Lannie graduated from Woden-Crystal Lake High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Woden and was employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City until his retirement in August of 2020. Lannie enjoyed putting together model cars and collecting Dale Earnhardt and U.S. Army memorabilia.

Lannie is survived by his sisters, Jackie Fredrickson of Forest City and Betty Hanna of Crystal Lake; a brother-in-law, Bill Fortner of Broken Arrow, OK; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

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James "Jim" P. Wellik - February 14, 1957 - February 11, 2021

Departed: 02/11/2021 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: James “Jim” P. Wellik, 63, of Woden passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A memorial mass will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 3rd St. S.E., Britt with Rev. Fr. Andrew Marr officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Cataldo Funeral Home Facebook page. Inurnment will be at Bingham Township Cemetery near Woden.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 3:30 P.M. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 P.M. Masks are recommended and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

James Paul Wellik, the son of Paul and Arlene (Jakoubek) Wellik, was born February 14, 1957 in Britt. He graduated from Woden-Crystal Lake High School in 1975 and began farming in the Woden area. In Jim's lifetime he raised crops, sheep, pigs, cattle, and chickens. On August 21, 1982 he married Carla Kollasch. They farmed near Woden where they raised their family. In addition to farming, he also spent many summers building grain bins. Jim enjoyed tending to his livestock, attending his kid’s activities, was an avid Iowa State Cyclones fan and enjoyed going to the movies. Teaching the grandkids how to drive the ranger, sharing cookies, ice cream and ice tea was a ritual. One of his many joys in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jim will always be remembered for teaching them the ways of life on the farm.

Jim was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt and was a Third-Degree Knight of Columbus. He served on the Prairie Energy Cooperative Board, Woden-Crystal Lake School Board and the Hancock County Pork Board.

Jim is survived by his wife, Carla of Woden; three children, Teresa (Waylon) Folkerts and their three children, Leah, Jake and Luke of Grimes, Jared (Sara) Wellik and Baby Wellik of Woden and Mark (Grace) Wellik and their son, Beau of Garner; a sister, Ruth (Leroy) Meyering of Bloomington, MN; two brothers, Roger (Sharla) Wellik of Forest City and John (Susan) Wellik of Dallas, TX; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Charles "Chuck" E. Rudisill - September 24, 1942 - January 22, 2021

Departed: 01/22/2021 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Charles “Chuck” E. Rudisill, 78, of Woden passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

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Viola May Albers - July 19, 1923 - May 24, 2020

Departed: 05/24/2020 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Viola M. Albers, 96, of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Concord Care Center in Garner.

A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson officiating. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden or Gateway Hospice. Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden is in charge of arrangements.

Viola May Albers, the daughter of John and Alvena (Englebarts) Johnson, was born July 19, 1923 in Ledyard, Iowa. She attended country school near her home until the eighth grade. On February 11, 1942, she was married to Raymond Albers in Ledyard. To this union three children were born, Terry, Linda and Randy. They lived in various area of Iowa and Minnesota. Raymond was a butter maker and Viola was his assistant. Viola retired from Winnebago Industries in Forest City as a supervisor. She and Raymond enjoyed dancing and camping.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and WELCA.

Viola is survived by her children, Terry (Kathy) Albers of Mesa, AZ and Linda (Dennis) Smith of Woden; a daughter-in-law, Karen Albers of Lexington, TX; seven grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

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Harriet J. Kurtzleben - December 22, 1930 - May 17, 2020

Departed: 05/17/2020 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Harriet J. Kurtzleben passed away quietly at the Titonka Care Center at the age of 89, on Sunday, May 17, 2020 of natural causes.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson of St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. The family requests that current COVID-19 guidelines be observed if you attend. The service will be livestreamed on the Facebook page of Cataldo Funeral Home and available for viewing after the service on the funeral home website tribute wall.

There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden is in charge of arrangements.

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Lois E. Hanna - November 05, 1922 - June 19, 2019

Departed: 06/19/2019 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Lois E. Hanna, 96, of Woden, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Monday, June 24, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson officiating. Following the service her body will be cremated. Inurnment will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, June 27th at Grant Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 P.M., Sunday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 310 Main St., Woden and will resume one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Lois Eileen Hanna, the daughter of William and Ethel (Hammond) Wood, was born November 5, 1922 on a farm near Woden. She grew up in Woden and graduated from Woden High School in 1940. On June 15, 1940 she was married to Alvin Hanna in Mason City. They lived on a farm near Woden where they raised their family. In 2006, Lois moved into Woden and in 2016 to the Summit House in Britt. She enjoyed golfing and spending time with family, friends and especially, her grandchildren. Lois and Alvin spent 20 years wintering in Mission, Texas with friends. Lois always put Alvin’s best interests first and did the best she could for her children.

She was confirmed and became a member of Grant Lutheran Church in 1944 where she taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years. She was also the church’s treasurer for 14 years and a member of WELCA. After the church closed, she joined St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden.

Lois is survived by her son, Ron (Arlis) Hanna of Albert Lea, MN; daughter, Vicki (Robert) Grant of Latimer; five grandchildren, Penny Hanna, Scott (Stacey) Hanna, Tracy (Aymee) Hanna, Gail Castillo and Donald (Wendy) Grant; 12 great grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; siblings, Lola Wittmeier of Fort Dodge, Larry (Betty) Wood of Woden, LaDonna (Don) Gigler of Columbia, MO and Linda (Ken) DeWaard of Britt; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Wood of Garner and Faith Wood of Minneapolis, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Norah E. Heitmann - September 17, 1955 - June 03, 2019

Departed: 06/03/2019 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Norah E. Heitmann, 63, of Woden, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Norah Eileen Heitmann, the daughter of Melvin and Marjorie (Nicholson) Heitmann, was born September 17, 1955 at Osage. She graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School in 1973. Norah was united in marriage to Darrell Stewart on December 31, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in Nora Springs before moving to an acreage southwest of Woden in 2011. Norah was an owner/operator truck driver with her husband, Darrell.

Norah is survived by her husband, Darrell Stewart; a son, Anthony Heitmann of Britt and his five children;; a brother, Bruce Heitmann (Deb) of Floyd, IA; three sisters, Melanie Stambaugh of Dougherty, CA, Julie (Gary) Young of Frederic, WI and Melissa (Jimmy) Kolander of Frederic, WI; a sister-in-law, Brenda Heitmann of Sugar Hill, GA; numerous nieces and nephews; a step-son, Russell (Jackie) Stewart of Mount Ayr, IA; a step-daughter, Tracy (Brian) Foster of Altoona; and three step-grandchildren.

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Gwendolyn M. Ryerson Miller - August 17, 1955 - April 16, 2019

Departed: 04/16/2019 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Gwendolyn Ryerson Miller, 63, of Forest City, formerly of Woden, passed away peacefully of natural causes, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 with her family by her side at the Lake Mills Care Center.

A memorial service will be held 3 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. Kim Peterson and Rev. Art Zwiefel of MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Inurnment will be at Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are with Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden.

Gwendolyn Michael Ryerson Miller, the daughter of Milferd and Blanche (Michaelson) Ryerson, was born August 17, 1955 in Forest City. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden. She attended Woden-Crystal Lake Community Schools and Buffalo Center High School. In July of 1976, she was married to John Miller and to this union three daughters were born. Gwen lived in Forest City before moving to the Lake Mills Care Center in 2017. She enjoyed listening to music and playing the guitar and drums.

Gwen is survived by her three daughters, Tracy Stohr of Woden, Leslie Stohr of Kanawha and Paula (Duane) Smith of Kanawha; three grandchildren, Shauna, Jennifer and Amber Smith; three sisters, Phyllis (Ed) Kahler of Buffalo Center, Rozzy (Beuford) Stohr of Woden and Laura Malek of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

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James "Jim" P. Eden - March 21, 1937 - August 14, 2018

Departed: 08/14/2018 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: James “Jim” P. Eden, 81, of Woden died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be 1 P.M., Saturday, August 18th at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Algona with Pastor Gary Terrill officiating. Burial will be at Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to AWANA International or Back to the Bible Broadcast.

James “Jim” Paul Eden was born March 21, 1937 in rural Woden. He attended country school, Bingham #4, and graduated from Woden High School in 1955. As a young man he worked for various farmers, drove the cream truck and painted. From 1959 to 1964 he served with the Iowa National Guard. Jim farmed and raised livestock until his retirement in 2002. He was united in marriage to Judith Johnson on June 29, 1962 at the Park Hill Orthodox Church, Denver, CO. The couple made their home on a farm southwest of Woden where they raised their four children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior when he was a child and was active in the Baptist Church and the AWANA program, reaching boys and girls with the gospel of Christ.

Jim is survived by his wife, Judy, of 56 years; his four children, Paul (Kristi) Eden of Valley Center, KS, Keith (Deb) Eden of Woden, Kent (Pam) Eden of Britt and Jill (Terry) Stackhouse of Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren, Nick and Chris Eden, Kyle, Tristen, Levi and Chance Eden, Carson and Katie Eden, Brent Stackhouse, Julie (Chris) Wilson, Brian (Krystina) Stackhouse, Amy Hayduke and Blake and Holly Stackhouse; and two great-grandchildren, Stella and Styles Stackhouse. He is also survived by his siblings, Harvey Eden of Wesley, Arnold Eden of Woden and Donna Yeo of Jenison, MI; and many nieces and nephews.

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Sharon L. Buffington - May 19, 1943 - July 01, 2018

Departed: 07/01/2018 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Sharon L. Buffington, 75, of Woden died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 7th at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery south of Woden.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 310 Main St., in Woden and will resume one hour prior to services at the church.

Sharon Lee Buffington, the daughter of Henry B. and Christena (Dirksen) Isebrand, was born May 19, 1943 in Forest City. She attended country school south of Forest City and graduated from Woden Crystal Lake High School in 1961. On September 2, 1961 she was married to Beryl Buffington at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. They lived in Woden, Garner and Britt until 2007 when they returned back home to Woden. Sharon had worked at Winnebago Industries, Woden Locker and Shar’s Shoppe in Woden. She also co-owned and operated Britt Lumber Company with Beryl from 1997 until their retirement in 2007. Family was very important to Sharon. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed bus trips with Beryl and gardening.

She was an active lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Beryl, of Woden; two daughters, Tammy (Mike) Missman of Woden and Tori (Andy) Woiwood of Ruthven; three grandsons, Josh (Erin) Missman of Algona and their two children, Ellie and Easton, Kyle (Chelsea) Woiwood of Ames and Ryan Woiwood (fiancée, Leah Higgins) of Marshalltown; and a special niece and nephew, Lisa (Tim) Weiland of Britt and their two sons, Nathan and Adam and Michael (Kim) Isebrand of Forest City and their two children, Alex and Lexi.

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Robert D. Eden - June 12, 1937 - June 10, 2018

Departed: 06/10/2018 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Robert D. Eden, 80, of Woden died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Thursday, June 14th at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson and Pastor Diane Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery near Wesley.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 310 Main St., in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Robert Duane Eden, the son of Edward W. and Anna (Dirksen) Eden, was born on June 12th, 1937 in Algona, Iowa. He attended Buffalo Township country school, Kossuth County, Iowa, and graduated from Titonka High School in 1954. Upon graduation, he worked the family farm with his father and continued to be active in farming with his son, Steven, right through the conclusion of spring planting just a few weeks ago. Farming was his life’s passion, growing corn, soybeans and raising hogs. It came naturally for him as his great-grandfather, emigrating from an area in northern Germany known as Ostfriesland, settled in the area and established farmsteads for each of his children; his mother also emigrated from the same area at the age of seven. With much pride he and Jackie compiled an Eden ancestry book in 2013 with over 900 direct descendants at that time. He was also a skilled carpenter and proficient mechanic. Robert enjoyed traveling and sightseeing.

On June 14, 1959, Robert married his wife of nearly 59 years Jacqueline Schlicht from Garner, Iowa at the Garner United Methodist Church. Together Robert and Jackie continued farming and achieved Iowa Century Farm status in 1996. He was a life-long member of the Woden Presbyterian Church and served as an elder.

Robert is survived and dearly remembered by his wife, Jackie; his son Steven (Anita) Eden of Wesley; his daughters, Julie (Steven) Burk and Beth (Steven) Forster both of Lakeville, Minnesota; five grandchildren: Eric and Jeneé Eden, Alyssa and Abigail Burk, and Andrew Forster; two sisters, Marian Spear and Elvina Garlock and many nieces and nephews.

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Lori A. Hanna - January 18, 1957 - March 22, 2018

Departed: 03/22/2018 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Lori A. Hanna, 61, of Suquamish, Washington, formerly of Woden, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington after a valiant battle with cancer. It is with great sadness that we said goodbye.

Memorial services will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, April 7th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Grant Township Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until service time Saturday, April 7th at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home of Woden is in charge of arrangements.

Lori was born January 18, 1957 in Britt, Iowa to Bruce and Doryce Hanna. She graduated from Woden - Crystal Lake High School in 1975. She was member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden, Iowa. After getting her degree as a medical technician she worked in Ames, Iowa but felt the tug of the ocean and ventured off to Hawaii to live for several years. She loved being outside and only needed two things in life - the ocean and the mountains. She was caring and compassionate and extremely fun to be around, which is evident in the fact that she had wonderful adoptive families wherever she went. In Hawaii, her family included the doctor she worked for, a very special co-worker whom she named Tu (short for grandma in Hawaiian) and Tu's husband and daughters. Tu was like a second mom to Lori. Lori loved them all dearly and they loved her back. She continued to be close to them for the rest of her life. She ventured back to the mainland for the next leg of her journey. For the next few years she went back and forth between Hawaii and the mainland in search of her perfect place. In 2000, she finally found her ocean and mountains again in Washington. She worked as the office manager at Island Family Eyecare in Bainbridge Island. No surprise, she adopted another wonderful family at her workplace. Her family there included a dear lady, Walli, who became her third mom, Walli's husband, the doctors she worked for and many special co-workers. Lori was loved by them all along with the patients she worked with - she touched so many people. She was a very dedicated worker and a very dedicated friend - once a friend, always a friend. Several years ago she was lucky enough to have found "her place" in Cannon Beach, Oregon where she spent long weekends and and many wonderful sister trips. She was blessed to have had a few trips that included her mom - memories that we will always treasure.

She will be remembered forever by her sisters, Tammy (Scott) Johnson of Britt and Lisa (Doug) Swingen of Woden; niece and nephews, Megan (Corben) Schueler, Matthew Swingen and fiance', Meaghan Schmidt, Ryan (Katie) Johnson and Justin (Mary) Johnson; five and one-on-the-way great nieces and nephews. She will also be greatly missed and fondly remembered by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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Collin C. Fjetland - October 04, 1943 - February 24, 2018

Departed: 02/24/2018 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Collin C. Fjetland, 74, of Woden, passed away Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at Lakeside Lutheran Nursing home in Emmetsburg IA, surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden, IA with Reverend Kim S. Peterson officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 310 Main St., in Woden.

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Roger C. Missman - July 10, 1937 - January 25, 2018

Departed: 01/25/2018 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Roger C. Missman, 80, of Buffalo Center died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, January29th at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center with Rev. Tim Diehl officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will resume one hour priori to services at the church.

Roger Chester Missman, the son of Robert Chester “Chet” and Bernice Ruth (Murr) Missman, was born July 10, 1937 on the family farm south of Woden. He attended the rural schools of Bingham Township and graduated from Woden High School in 1955. Roger served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On November 15, 1957 he married Janice Aukes at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. They made their home on a farm near Thompson where they raised their family. Roger retired from farming in 2002 and in 2011 he and Janice moved into Buffalo Center.

He was an active member of First Congregational Church where he served in many capacities including as a trustee, deacon and Sunday school teacher. Roger served on the Thompson Community School Board as a member and past president and belonged to Gideon’s International. In his late 40’s, he obtained his private pilot license and enjoyed flying planes for many years.

Roger is survived by his wife, Jan, of Forest City; three children, Mike (Tammy) Missman of Woden, Shelley (Don) Zeller of Liberty, MO and Todd (Marcie) Missman of Thompson; four grandchildren, Josh (Erin) Missman and their two children, Ellie and Easton, Michaela Zeller, Adam Zeller and Chelsea (Greg) Hanson and their daughter, Indiana; a brother, Charles (Sue) Missman of Sheldon; and several nieces and nephews.

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Jeanette Hugo - August 15, 1931 - January 02, 2018

Departed: 01/02/2018 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: WODEN – Jeanette Hugo, 86, of Woden died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A memorial service will be held 10 A.M., Friday, January 5th at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson of St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel.

Jeanette Hugo, the daughter of Fred and Ida (Hertha) Hugo, was born August 15, 1931, in Hancock County. She attended and graduated from Woden High School in 1950. Following high school, she lived in Mason City for a few years before returning to Woden where she was employed at First State Bank until her retirement in 1993.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden.

Jeanette is survived by her sister, Deloris Christensen of Boone; a sister-in-law, Sandy Hugo of Woden; five nieces, Julie (Bill) Eichman of Neosho, MO, Christy Christensen of Boone, Tracy Christensen of Boone, Kathy (Cary) Brown of Woden and Susan (Jeff) Hull of Woden; and many great nieces and nephews.

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Robert "Bob" D. Fischer - December 12, 1963 - October 16, 2017

Departed: 10/16/2017 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Robert D. Fischer, 53, of Burt, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

A graveside service will be held 10 A.M., Friday, October 20th at Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to Exceptional Opportunities at P.O. Box 40, Algona, IA 50511 in memory of Robert.

Arrangements are with Cataldo Funeral Home of Woden.

Robert Dean Fischer, the son of Stoffer “Dusty” and Vivian (Wieth) Fischer, was born December 12, 1963 in Forest City. He lived with his family in Crystal Lake until 1974 when he moved to Exceptional Opportunities in Burt, Iowa. He attended school there graduating in 1985. Bob worked at different skills at Exceptional Opportunities. He enjoyed music and car rides going to the Dairy Queen and for treats.

Bob is survived by his five siblings, Pat (Roger) Wood of Woden, Jerry Fischer of Madrid, Deanna McCulloch of Forest City, Jeanette Mary of Joice and Tom (Diana) Fischer of Joice; a sister-in-law, Mary Wieth of New Mexico; and many nieces and nephews.

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Vernon L. Hanna - January 17, 1930 - October 01, 2017

Departed: 10/01/2017 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: WODEN – Vernon L. Hanna, 87, of Woden died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 6th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be at Grant Township Cemetery near Woden.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Cataldo Funeral Home of Woden is in charge of arrangements.

Vernon Leroy Hanna, the son of Sylvin and Olga (Skilbred) Hanna, was born January 17, 1930, on a farm in Winnebago County, Iowa. He attended the rural schools of Hancock County and graduated from Woden High School in 1947. On February 14, 1954, he married Sheryl Lee Goll at Zion United Church of Christ in Garner. They lived and farmed near Woden until their retirement. In 1997, Vern and Sheryl moved into Woden. He enjoyed coffee time at Wubben’s, visiting with old friends at the Woden elevator, working on bicycles and riding his bike.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and Grant Lutheran Church northeast of Woden until it closed.

Vern is survived by his wife, Sheryl, of Woden; two children, Susan (Mike) Hemesath of Sierra Vista, AZ and Dave (Karin) Hanna of Kelly, WY; son-in-law, Mike Rowland of Bloomington, MN; eight grandchildren, Shane (Cari) Hemesath, Samantha (Joe) Pucillo, Amy Rowland, Katie Johnston, Jenny (Daniel) Armah, Annie Rowland, Daniel Johnston and Jake Hanna; two great grandchildren, Jace and Liviana Hemesath; a sister, Marcine (Guy) Carlson, Jr. of Minooka, IL; a brother, Ronald (Marlys) Hanna of Swea City; a sister-in-law, Betty Hanna of Tipton, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

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Marilyn R. TerBeek - September 02, 1932 - September 19, 2017

Departed: 09/19/2017 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: WODEN – Marilyn R. TerBeek, 85, of Woden died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10 A.M., Saturday, September 30, 2017 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Fr. Jim Dubert officiating. Burial will be 11:30 A.M., Saturday, September 30th at Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden followed by a luncheon at the Woden Community Center.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Friday, September 29th at the Woden Community Center. Cataldo Funeral Home of Woden is in charge of arrangements.

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Gerdis C. Haugen - August 03, 1930 - August 24, 2017

Departed: 08/24/2017 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: Gerdis C. Haugen, 87, of Garner formerly of Woden, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Haroldsplass Hospital in Bergen, Norway while visiting her brother, Donald Haugen and his family.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Friday, September 15th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Rev. S. Kim Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Grant Township Cemetery north of Woden.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will resume one hour prior to services at the church.

Gerdis Cleone Haugen, the daughter of Ole and Elizabeth (Gjertson) Haugen, was born August 3, 1930, on a farm north of Woden. She was baptized and confirmed at Grant Lutheran Church. Gerdis attended rural school until March of 1944 when the family moved into Woden. She graduated from Woden High School in May of 1948. Gerdis took college credits at Luther College in Decorah and taught in rural schools near Woden for four years. She then worked for Eastern Airlines in Chicago and Scandinavian Airlines in Minneapolis as a reservationist. Gerdis attended Mankato State College in Mankato graduating in December of 1965. She taught first grade in Clear Lake for a semester and then for the next sixteen years was the high school librarian. After ending her years in the school setting, she moved back to Woden to stay with her mother and brother, Buddy. Gerdis enjoyed traveling to New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, Panama Canal, Peru, Hawaii, California and Colorado while working for the airlines. With her mother, she took many road trips to Minnesota, Colorado, Missouri and Texas to visit relatives. They made many trips to Loveland, Colorado to visit Alice and family, Missouri to visit Colleen and family and Missouri and Texas to visit Diana and family. After Buddy passed away in August of 2012, she stayed at the home place in Woden where Haugens had lived since March of 1944. She moved to an apartment in Garner on July 24, 2014. The place in Woden sold in May of 2015 after being in the family for 71 years. Gerdis had visited Norway in 2012. Gerdis enjoyed cooking and baking. She always made our family favorites, such as caramel bars, buns, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and glorified rice for holidays and special occasions.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden. Gerdis also enjoyed luncheons with her birthday club.

Gerdis is survived by her six siblings, Russell (Colleen) Haugen of Thompson, Alice (Gunter) Walkusch of Loveland, CO, John (Debra) Haugen of Klemme, Betty (Norris) Anderson of Thompson, Donald (Liv) Haugen of Bergen, Norway and Ole Haugen of Los Angeles, CA. Gerdis was very much loved by her nieces and nephews, Julie Haugen, Colleen Walkusch, John (Denise) Walkusch, Deanna Haugen, Diana Myers, James (Tuesday) Haugen, Nancy (David) Moklestad, Jason (Laura) Haugen, Elizabeth Ann (Thomas) Calder and Cathrine Haugen; great nieces and nephews, Ryan Keck, Sean and Logan Mayfield, Jonathan Burress, Samantha Haugen, Megan Moklestad, Alexis and Nicholas Myers, Alexander and Joshua Haugen, Samuel and William Haugen, Albert and Henry Calder, Dawn Zaharis and Annah, Kadence and Harper Sue Zaharis.

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JoAnn Eden - May 14, 1932 - July 25, 2017

Departed: 07/25/2017 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: JoAnn M. Eden, 85, of Woden died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M.., Saturday, July 29th at the Woden Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Greg Baum officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will resume one hour prior to services at the church.

JoAnn Mae Eden, the daughter of Harm and Aletta (Meyer) Eden, was born May 14, 1932 on a farm near Woden. She attended the rural schools of Bingham Township and Woden High School. JoAnn lived at home helping with the care of her family. Her ministry in life was taking care of others. Upon her retirement, she moved to Prairie View Apartments in Garner where she lived until becoming a resident of Westview Care Center. She enjoyed spending time with her family and listening to music.

JoAnn is survived by three brothers, Harvey (Donna) Eden of Wesley, Jim (Judy) Eden of Woden and Arnold (Nancy) Eden of Woden; a sister, Donna (Jerry) Yeo of Jenison, MI; a brother-in-law, Don Alphs of Britt; and many nieces and nephews.

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Betty J. Gerdes - April 26, 1926 - August 31, 2016

Departed: 08/31/2016 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: WODEN – Betty J. Gerdes, 90, of Woden died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Algona Manor Care Center in Algona.

A memorial service will be held 5:30 P.M., Friday, September 2nd at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held following the memorial service from 6 to 7:30 P.M. in the church fellowship hall. Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden is in charge of arrangements.

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Vernon L. Stohr - November 11, 1934 - July 21, 2016

Departed: 07/21/2016 (Woden)

Obituary Preview: WODEN – Vernon L. Stohr, 81, of Woden died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 25th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woden with Revs. Kim and Trudy Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Bingham Township Cemetery with military rites by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their surviving family members, funeral arrangements, and other relevant details.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with friends, family, and the community. They provide a sense of closure and allow people to pay their respects to the deceased. Obituaries can also be a valuable resource for genealogists and historians.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend of the deceased writes the obituary. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary or provide a template for the family to fill out.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about their education, military service, awards or achievements, and any notable accomplishments.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the tribute and help readers remember the person.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to ask about their submission process and any specific requirements they may have. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment for the publication.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary, such as Legacy.com, ObitsArchive.com, and Tributes.com. These websites often offer additional features like guest books, photo galleries, and memorial candles.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or online platform. Newspaper obituaries can range from $50 to $500 or more, while online platforms may offer free or low-cost options.

Can I edit or correct an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, yes. Contact the publication or online platform where the obituary was published and they will work with you to make corrections or edits.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary can vary depending on the publication's schedule and deadlines. Online platforms usually publish immediately, while newspapers may take several days or weeks.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes! Many people choose to write their own obituary as a way to reflect on their life and legacy. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your story is told in your own words.

What if I don't want to include certain information in the obituary?

You have control over what information is included in the obituary. If you prefer not to mention certain details, such as cause of death or previous marriages, you can simply omit them.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary is a celebration of the person's life, so feel free to add humorous stories or personal touches that capture their spirit and personality.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about including sensitive information, such as mental health issues or addiction struggles, consider consulting with family members or a trusted advisor before publishing the obituary.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes! Many people choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased and support a worthy cause.

How do I notify people about the death if we're not publishing an obituary?

You can use social media, email, phone calls, or personalized letters to notify friends and family about the death. You may also want to consider creating a private online memorial page.

Is it necessary to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers?

No, it's not necessary to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers. However, if the deceased had ties to multiple communities or lived in different areas throughout their life, it may be beneficial to publish in multiple locations.

Can I republish an old obituary from years ago?

Yes! Many online platforms allow you to republish old obituaries as a way to honor loved ones who passed away years ago. This can be especially meaningful during anniversaries or special occasions.

How do I find old obituaries from years ago?

You can search online archives of newspapers or visit local libraries that maintain historical records. Some websites also offer searchable databases of old obituaries.

Can I create a digital archive of family obituaries?

Yes! You can create a digital archive by scanning paper copies of old obituaries or saving electronic versions. Consider using cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox for easy access and sharing.

How do I handle cultural or religious differences when writing an obituary?

Be respectful of cultural and religious traditions when writing an obituary. Research customs and protocols specific to the deceased's background and incorporate them into the tribute.

Can I include quotes or poetry in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes, poems, or lyrics that resonate with the deceased's personality or spirit can add depth and meaning to the tribute.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?