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OBITUARIES:
    
     Clarice L. Davis

     A Celebration of the Life of Clarice Leona Heegard Davis, age 85, of rural Glenville was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at Faith Lutheran Church in London, MN.  Rev. Reuben Unseth was the officiate.  Interment was in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood, IA.  Visitation was from 5 - 7 p.m. Monday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church.  To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com
Clarice triumphed over this earthly life and went to her heavenly home Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, from St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
     Clarice Davis, daughter of Clarence and Matilda (Wolff) Heegard, was born on Sept. 24, 1921, in Park Rapids, MN, at her grandparent's home.  Her father died when she was three. Her mother married Werner Lau, Northwood, IA, when Clarice was seven years old.  She grew up on a farm near Northwood and attended country school east of Gordonsville.  Clarice was confirmed in the Christian faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Northwood.  On Jan. 26, 1941, she was united in marriage with Emery I. Davis at Zion Lutheran Church.  Three children were born to this union.  Clarice helped Emery with the farm. 
     They enjoyed many friendships and trips associated with their Conklin business, Watkin's sales, and showing POAs.  Clarice attended the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed singing praises to God in the church choir and with a long-standing trio and sang duets for many church related occasions.  She was a Sunday school teacher and held offices in the church women's groups.  A neighborhood Bible study group held fond memories for Clarice, as well as her church circle, and being a counselor for the Billy Graham Crusade in Mason City, IA.  She was currently a member of Faith Lutheran Church in London and is remembered as a woman of strong faith and selfless love.  Clarice was a gifted seamstress and sewed many quilts for LWR.  Clarice loved children and would spend hours playing and reading to her children and grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren.  Music, singing, and dancing brought a special joy to Clarice.  She played organ and accordion without formal lessons.  Her greatest love was her family and she enjoyed holidays and special occasions surrounded by her loved ones, the most recent being her 85th birthday.
     Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Emery; children: Sheldon (Rita) Davis of rural Glenville; Sharyl (Paul) Ferley of Northwood, and Steven (Judy) of Apple Valley; grandchildren: Shelly Woitas, Suzette (Michael) Kragenbrink, LT. Commander Mark (Rebecca) Ferley, Stacy Davis, Cassandra (Mike) Kvale, Heather (Jamie) Pryble, and Jerad Davis; great-grandchildren: Aaron and Andrew Woitas, Calvin, Mitchell, and Jack Kragenbrink, Alec and Nicole Ferley, MacKenzie Davis, and twins, Abigayle and Isabella Kvale; step sister, Gladys Kenyon of Austin.
Clarice was preceded in death by her parents, step father, and granddaughter, Suzanne Davis.

     Joseph Ferstl

    
Joseph Richard Ferstl, age 30, of Mercer, Missouri died early Sunday morning, Oct. 22, 2006 in a single car accident near Emmons, Minnesota.
     Joe was born June 25, l976 in Mason City, Iowa to Mike and Shirley Ferstl.  He became the step son of Bruce and Shirley Mogk in l980.
     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, Iowa with Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating.  Burial took place at the Kensett Cemetery in Kensett, Iowa.  Visitation was on Tuesday from 5 - 7 p.m.  at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, Iowa.
     Joe attended school in St. Ansgar, Northwood-Kensett, and Mercer, Mo where he graduated in l994 Salutatorian of his class.  After high school he enrolled in the University of Missouri Rolla (School of Mines) in Rolla, Mo.. Joe graduated with a bachelor degree in Engineering. 
Joe worked for Siemens Westinghouse of Houston, Texas where he was the lead engineer of rebuilding and repairing turbine engines on generators in large power plants.  His work took him through out the country from Orlando, Fl. to Oregon.  Just last year he managed a job in Korea.  He was well liked by all his customers and was requested by many to manage different projects. He was no different than most people as he complained about some of his work, but he loved his job  dearly. His work was his first love.
     When ever Joe was off work he could be found hunting, fishing, or just hanging out with his best friend Mark Meinecke.  His favorite past time was playing Texas hold-em on the internet or in a  casino.  He also loved sports on TV especially football and baseball.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Willam Ferstl; Grandparents Maynard and Nora Mogk; and cousin Jennifer Mogk.
     Joe is survived by his parents Bruce and Shirley Mogk of Alden, Mn;  his father Mike and wife Ella Ferstl of Harriet, Arkansas; brother and sister in law Jay and Cristy Ferstl of Lawson, Mo; brother Mike Mogk of St. Joe, Mo;   brother Isaac and his wife Jennifer Mogk of Fort Worth, Tx.; Grandparents Vic and Daisy Bach of Minnesota Lake, Mn.; Grandmother Eva Ferstl of Arkansas; Six nieces and nephews, Jeffery and Jessica Ferstl of Lawson, Mo,; Garrrick, Damon and Devin Mogk of Fort Worth, Tx.  and Delaney Mogk of Rockford, Iowa.  Many cousins and aunts and uncles.



     August Grosland

    
Dr. August Grosland passed away Sept. 26, 2006, at the Gunnison Health Care Center, Gunnison, CO. Funeral services were held Monday Oct. 2, 2006, 10 a.m. at the Community Church, with Steve Moorhouse officiating. Burial took place at the Gunnison Cemetery, Gunnison, CO.
     Dr. Grosland, son of Ole and Clara (Holter) Grosland, was born in his parental rural home, Northwood, IA on Aug. 8, 1919. He was baptized in infancy at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church, reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the Bristol Lutheran Church, Joice, IA.
     August received his elementary education in Worth County rural school, Brookfield #3, and graduated from Northwood High School in 1937 he graduated from Waldorf College, Forest City, IA, in 1939 and began his teaching career at the rural Tenold School, Worth County Brookfield #4.
     August served in World War II, with the Radar Signal Air Warning unit attached to the 9th Air Force. After his Honorable discharge from the service, he returned to college and received his Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA in 1949. He received a position in the Art Department of Western State College, Gunnison, CO, and moved to Gunnison in the fall of 1949. August continued his education with the University of Missouri. and received his Doctorate in Education. He became chairman of the Art Department of Western State and judged art shows throughout the state. He was an active member of the art faculties in Colorado higher education. Under his direction the Homecoming Art Auction was created to create scholarships for art department students.
      August married Loret de Koevend on Dec. 26, 1969. He retired from Western State College in 1979. He and his wife remained loyal supporters of Western State College and created several scholarship programs. Their home was always open to students who needed special assistance in learning the American culture and language.
     August is survived by his wife Loret, sisters Martha Dahl, Austin, MN and Evelyn Garnas, Clear Lake, IA, sister-in-law Della Grosland, Mason City, IA, brother and sister-in-law John and Georgie Kincaid, Gunnison, Co. along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Ole and Clara Grosland and brothers Oscar, Carl, Louis, Elmer, Adolph and George. Also, two brother-in-laws Henry Dahl and Robert Garnas.


 


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