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GLENN D. KIRCHNER

DECORAH - Glenn D. Kirchner, 69, of Decorah, died on Monday (July 30, 2001) at the Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital in Decorah, after a lengthy illness.

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, with the Rev. Gary Krapfl officiating. Burial will be in St. Benedict's Catholic Cemetery in Decorah, with full military rites at the graveside by the Helof Holm VFW Chapter No. 1977.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, with a VFW Memorial service at 6 p.m., a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. There will be additional visitation from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning.

Glenn Dale Kirchner was born on Feb. 22, 1932, the son of Charles and Maude (Haag) Kirchner in Taopi, Minn. Glenn moved with his family to Ostrander, Minn., and Austin, Minn., and then to Manly, where he attended school.

Glenn served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951-55. He married Dolly Doocy on June 6, 1959, in Manly.

Glenn worked for AMPI for 12 years in Mason City before moving to Decorah in 1972. He then worked for the Decorah Creamery until he retired in 1995.

Glenn was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church, where he served on the parish council and as an usher. Glenn was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and served as grand knight for two years. He helped support the Decorah Kilties and the Nordic Dancers and was a faithful sports fan.

When Glen retired he enjoyed golfing and fishing and especially the time spent with his grandchildren.

Glenn's survivors include his wife, Dolly Kirchner, of Decorah; two daughters, Glenda Moen and her husband, Paul, of Hudson, Wis. and Kaleen Hanson and her husband, Bruce, of Waukon; three sons, Steven Kirchner and his wife, Tessa, of Vail, Colo., David Kirchner and his wife, Laura, of Decorah, and Michael Kirchner, of Rochester, Minn.; his mother, Maude (Kirchner) Pruisman, of Decorah; six grandchildren, Aaron, Mackenzie and Madeline Moen, Kylie Hanson, and Canon and Berit Kirchner; four brothers-in-law, Darvin Hacker, of Decorah, Ron "Red" Eckhardt, of Mason City, Con Doocy, of Mason City, and Armond Doocy, of Duluth, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Charles Kirchner; step-father, Klaas Pruisman; and three sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Hacker, LaDonna Eckhardt and Rhonda Kirchner.

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, (319) 382-8651.

ANGELA M. DESPENAS

MASON CITY - Angela M. Despenas, 44, of 1008 First St. N.W., died Monday (July 30, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Her funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with Pastor Mark Luckiesh of the Seventh-day Adventist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Memorials may be directed to Angela's daughter Angelica Despenas at 1008 First St. N.W. in Mason City.

Angela was born July 15, 1957, in Mason City, the daughter of Joanne (Kunz) Dailey. She attended Mason City public schools and worked for a short time at Alexander Batteries.

Angela was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed writing letters to her friends and constantly remodeling and redecorating her house.

Angela will be greatly missed by her mother, Joanne Dailey, of Mason City; five children, Toni Torres, and her special friend, Paul Rowe, of Mason City, Erik Torres and his special friend, Tara Northrup, of Mason City, Shad Arispe and his special friend, Casey Boyd, of Elk River, Minn., Noah Arispe, of Elk River, Minn., and Angelica Despenas, of Mason City; and one grandson, Alek Torres.

Angela was preceded in death by her grandparents; and one grandchild.

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

MARCEL 'PETE' LLOYD MOLSBERRY

MASON CITY - Marcel "Pete" Lloyd Molsberry, 98, Mason City, formerly of Plymouth, died Monday (July 30, 2001) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

His funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Plymouth, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial will be in the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, with a public scripture wake service at 6 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street in Manly.

The family of Marcel "Pete" Lloyd Molsberry has requested that memorial contributions be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church in Plymouth, or to Hospice of North Iowa in his memory.

Marcel "Pete" Lloyd Molsberry was born on March 1, 1903, in Worth County, near Plymouth, the son of Jesse John and Mary (Albrecht) Molsberry. He attended and received his education in the Plymouth school system.

After completing his schooling he began farming north of Plymouth, and was also co-owner with Boyd Hodson of the Plymouth and Manly Roller Rink.

He was united in marriage to Mabel Susan Bosold on July 16, 1930, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. Mabel preceded him in death on Sept. 27, 1998.

After their marriage they continued to farm on the family farm north of Plymouth, until moving into Plymouth in 1978. They lived in Plymouth until moving to the Willows in Mason City in 1996, and in 1998 they moved to the Willow Pointe in Mason City.

Pete enjoyed playing baseball in high school, fishing and farming. He also was very active at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Plymouth, and was instrumental in the upgrading of the church in the 1940s. He also was on the Plymouth School Board for several years, and was a school bus driver in Plymouth.

Pete was always willing to help others, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and made sure that his family made it to their activities while growing up.

He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Plymouth, and was a life member and 3rd degree Knights of Columbus member in Osage.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Mary Borchardt, of Webster City, Jeanne Kelsh and her husband, Tom, of Plainfield, Ill., and John Molsberry and his wife, Bonnie, of Kirkland, Wash.; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

Besides his wife; his parents; a daughter, Ann Holmes; two brothers, Frank H. and Art Molsberry; and a sister, Monica Mitze, also preceded him in death.

Bride Colonial Chapel: (641) 454-2242

GERTRUDE W. FICK

MASON CITY - A celebration of life will be held for Gertrude W. Fick, 91, of Mason City, at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Girl Scout Camp Tanglefoot on the south shore of Clear Lake.

Gertrude W. Fick died on March 22, 2001, at the I.O.O.F. Home.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

LUTHER GEORGE FOLLMUTH

MASON CITY - Luther George Follmuth, 75, of 130 23rd St. S.W., died Friday (Oct. 19, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Interment will be at 12:45 p.m. the same day at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., and also for one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church or the Arthritis Foundation - Iowa Chapter, 2600 72nd St., Suite D, Des Moines, Iowa 50322.

Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372.

GARY A. HOFFMAN SR.

CLEAR LAKE - Gary A. Hoffman Sr., 62, of 1409 S. Cedar, Owatonna, Minn., formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday (Oct. 18, 2001) at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, Minn.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Fred Lewis of Clear Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday and one hour before services on Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to Gary A. Hoffman Sr. Memorial Fund.

Gary was born May 25, 1939 in Mason City, the son of George F. and Nina (Zimmel) Hoffman. He attended school in Clear Lake.

He married Karolyn Newell on March 13, 1962, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, and was married for 21 years.

Gary worked at the Clear Lake Truck Stop, drove semi for Ruan Transport, Bonner Trucking, Gene Meyer Trucking and Gerald Foutch Trucking for a total of 25 years. He then worked at the Clear Lake Bakery and then Slidell Inc. in Owatonna, Minn. until retiring due to ill health.

Gary enjoyed his electric trains and collecting coins.

Gary is survived by his six children, Gary A. Hoffman Jr. and his wife, Kim, of Indianola, Lee Hoffman, of Minnesota, Shirley Sykes and her husband, Wallace, of Citra, Fla., Earl Hoffman, of Minnesota, Karla Barnes and her husband Stan, of Owatonna, Minn., and Roxane Balderas, of Clear Lake; his former wife, Karolyn Hoffman of Clear Lake; nine grandchildren, Amber Hoffman, Ashley Hoffman, Teddy Sykes, Samantha Sykes, Caley Hoffman, Karmen Barnes, Veronica Morales, Anthony Morales and Misty Morales; four great-grandchildren, Dakota Morales, Ciara Morales, Nikolas Padilla and Spencer Espejo; four sisters, Betty Lunn and her husband, George, of Clear Lake, Judy Bishop and her husband, Glen, of California, Evelyn Frank and her husband, William, of Mason City, and Linda Finger and her husband, Dale, of Forest City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marlene Stevens; and her husband, Robert Stevens; and one infant brother.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193.

MILDRED FREDRICKSON

CRYSTAL LAKE - Mildred Fredrickson, of Crystal Lake, died Friday (October 19, 2001) at the Texas Terrace Care Center, St. Louis Park, Minn.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, (641) 843-3811.

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