CharlesCity365.com Obituaries 2011

Dorothy L. Schmidt

2011-11-13T18:23:00.001-08:00

Dorothy L. Schmidt, 89 died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the 11^th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. www.Fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Richard “Dick” Young

2011-11-12T18:20:00.000-08:00

Richard “Dick” Young, age 67 of Charles City died Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Hickory Hills Woods near Bassett.

Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, from 3 - 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Richard Glen Young was born November 21, 1943, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Glen and Eva (Roethler) Young. He received his education in Charles City, graduating in 1962.

On August 23, 1964, at First Congregational Church in Charles City, he was united in marriage to Kay Perrin. To this union, two children were born. Dick and Kay were lifelong residents of Charles City. He worked construction for Bud Moltz, and started Young Construction, LTD. after Bud’s retirement. He owned and operated the company with his wife until the time of his death. Dick was an avid deer and turkey hunter. He captured many wildlife photos on his trail cameras and loved sharing them with his friends and family. He maintained a very large garden. The family spent many weekends camping, having bonfires, fishing, and hunting in the woods. Dick enjoyed ballroom dancing with Kay, performing magic tricks, clowning, and listening to his favorite gospel musicians The Gaithers and Lynda Randle.

Living family members include his wife of 47 years, Kay; two children, Brian (Heidi) Young of Ionia, Jill (Bill) Eckenrod of Waverly; four grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob, Haley, and Trey; two sisters, Betty Attleson of Rochester, Minn., Mary (Joe) Koenigsfeld of Dakota City, Nebr.; a brother, Bill (Shirley) Young of Gladbrook; a sister-in-law, Julie Young of Oakland, Nebr.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents; a granddaughter in infancy, Faith Eckenrod; and a brother, Don.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Museum, 500 Gilbert Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family atwww.hauserfh.com.

Rev. Paul G. Douglas

2011-11-07T14:08:00.000-08:00

Rev. Paul G. Douglas, 88, of 602 11th Street and a former Maple Heights resident, Charles City, died on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa. 641-228-4211 www.Fullertonfh.com facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Lila Funk

2011-11-04T14:03:00.000-07:00

Lila Funk, 83, of Charles City, died Friday, November 4, 2011, at the 11^th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Lila Funk will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Jason Boyd of Faith Bible Chapel will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Lila Mae Land Funk was born May 20, 1928, in Chickasaw County, the daughter of Clayton and Laura (Myli) Land. She received her education from rural schools near Northwood. On January 4, 1946, she married Gilman Sanden. Gilman died in March of 1950. Lila married Milfred Leidal on February 29, 1952 and they later divorced. On October 13, 1956, she was united in marriage to Fred Funk. Fred died on August 8, 1990. Lila worked as a Nurse Aide at the 11^th Street Chautauqua Guest Home for over 20 years. She was a member of Faith Bible Chapel where she taught Sunday School for many years. Lila had also served as a Cub Scout leader and Foster Grandparent for several years.

Living family members include five children, Loretta Starkey of Charles City, Russell Sanden of Gordonsville, Minn., Tim (Vicki) Leidal of Charles City, Tom Leidal of Osage and Carol (John) Hermsdorf of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Kimberly Starkey, Travis Sanden, Trena (Jeff) Bulau, Tracie Sanden and fiancé Rich Roberts, Tara Sanden and special friend Tony Hagen, Adam (Jen) Leidal, Lucas Leidal and fiancée Hannah Parks, Michael (Elisha) Schuchhardt and Lauren (Frankie) LaMon; 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Harry (Mary) Land of Swisher; three sisters, Luan Sallee and Lily (Johnny) Anderson both of Albert Lea, Minn. and Caroline Kalvig of Northwood; and a brother-in-law, Roger Christiansen of Lake Mills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a daughter, Cathy Funk; a son-in-law, Larry Starkey; a granddaughter, Sherry Starkey; a brother, Andrew Land; and a sister, Frances Christiansen.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Jim J. Zbornik

2011-10-21T14:01:00.000-07:00

Jim J. Zbornik, 67 of Charles City died Friday, October 21, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Jim Zbornik will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor David Werges of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday an hour prior to the service.

Jim Joseph Zbornik was born November 30, 1943, in Florence, Ala., the son of Thomas and Frances (Salsbury) Zbornik. He graduated from Saint John’s Military Academy in 1961 and later received his Bachelors Degree in Biology from Augustana College. Jim served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. After his discharge Jim was employed as the Southeast Territorial Sales Manager for Salsbury Laboratories. He was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and V.F.W. His interests included deep sea fishing, farming and traveling. Jim was dedicated to family and community.

Living family members include two daughters, Erica Zbornik of Indiana and Alisa Zbornik of Charles City; a sister, Tiena (Jerry) Zbornik of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother, Tom Zbornik of Evanston, Wyo.; and a niece, Tayler Zbornik of Alpine, Wyo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and paternal and maternal grandparents.

Memorials may be directed to the YMCA, 800 Hulin St., Charles City, IA 50616 or the Floyd County Historical Museum, 500 Gilbert Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

Arrangements are pending with Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Erin Heffron

2011-10-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

Erin Heffron, 35, of Rudd, died Thursday, October 20, 2011, as the result of an automobile accident.

Memorial services for Erin Heffron will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.

Erin Lorraine Heffron was born July 8, 1976, in Keokuk County, the daughter of Roger and Judith (Strauser) Heffron. She attended Charles City High School and later received her GED. Erin then received her degree in cosmetology from LaJames Cosmetology College and her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan University. On July 6, 1999, she married Bradley Latch. They later divorced. Erin was manager of Fantastic Sams in Mason City. She always enjoyed playing a game of pool. Erin always looked forward to spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered as a dedicated mother that loved her children very much.

Living family members include two daughters, Alexis Latch and Allison Pommrehn both of Rudd; her mother, Judith Heffron of Charles City; a brother, Michael (Tammy) Heffron of Charles City; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; and her father.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Dale L. Chestek

2011-10-20T13:56:00.000-07:00

Dale L. Chestek, age 75 of Charles City died Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Dale Chestek will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3–6 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Dale Leland Chestek was born February 11, 1936 in Charles City, the son of Leland and Helen (Sturdivant) Chestek. He grew up in rural Colwell and graduated from Colwell Consolidated School in 1953. In 1957, he was united in marriage to Sharon Kruse. The couple later divorced. On March 25, 1966, he married Ruth Hovey-Bass in Charles City. Dale worked as a farmer and shelled corn. He later went to work for Pyle and Tinus Construction in Charles City. In 1985, the couple moved to Texas where he worked construction and then went to work for the State of Texas as a prison guard. The couple returned to Iowa in 1996, where he was currently working as an independent contractor. Carpentry was Dale’s passion in life. He held membership at the Moose Lodge while living in Texas.

Living family members include his wife of 45 years, Ruth Chestek of Charles City; two daughters, Julie and Jill; a son, Dean Chestek (Dawn Sowell) of Copperas Cove, Tex.; three step-children, Karen (David) Youngerman, James (Penny) Bass both of Charles City, Dennis (Lisa) Bass, of Belton, Tex.; two grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 16 step-great grandchildren; two step-great-great grandchildren; a brother Gordon (Sue) Chestek of Colo.; a sister, Barbara (Alan) Meints of Clear Lake; a brother-in-law, George (LuJayne) Hovey of Houston, Tex.; two sisters-in-law, Betty Hovey and Katherine Hovey both of Charles City; two special friends, Donna Meyer and Tammy Roney both of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Alan; a step-grandson, Scott Bass; three brothers-in-law, Glen Hovey, Kenneth Hovey, and Raymond Hovey.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Audrey Gies

2011-10-18T13:53:00.000-07:00

Audrey Gies, 89, of Riceville, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Memorial services for Audrey Gies will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Saratoga Presbyterian Church in Saratoga. Pastor Tim Sir will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Saratoga Cemetery.

The family will greet friends Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Audrey Mae Warehime Staley Gies was born May 17, 1922, south of Riceville on her grandparents farm, the daughter of Charles and Elise (Wendorff) Warehime. She received her education at Riceville. On August 26, 1941 she was united in marriage to Jesse Staley. Jesse died in 1967. Audrey married William Gies on September 17, 1968. They moved to Charles City in 1974 and to Riceville in 2000. William died on February 3, 2007. She was a member of the Saratoga Presbyterian Church. Her interests included dancing, camping, and doing needlework including crocheting pot holders. Audrey and William also spent 30 years wintering in Texas.

Living family members include a daughter, Carol Hereid of Horicon, Wis.; and two grandchildren, Kristin Hereid and Gregg Hereid.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and a son-in-law, Larry Hereid.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Marguerite Patterson

2011-10-12T13:51:00.000-07:00

Marguerite Patterson, 97, of Charles City, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Marguerite Patterson will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Marguerite Mary Anderson Patterson was born January 28, 1914, at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of William and Mae (Melody) Anderson. She graduated from Austin High School in Chicago. On June 30, 1934, she was united in marriage to Colin “Pat” Patterson at Elmwood Park, Ill. In 1950 they moved to Charles City where they owned and operated Patterson Oil Company for 20 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Saint Anthony Circle and City Improvement. Her interests included reading, knitting and playing Bridge. Family was very important to Marguerite and she looked forward to spending time with them.

Living family members include two sons, Wayne (Marion) Patterson of Carlsbad, Calif. and Gary Patterson of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; five grandchildren; Julie (Patrick) Lathrop, Audrey (Richard) John, Chris (Raylaine) Patterson, Heather (Sam) Hanson and Jonathon (Liz) Patterson; and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on August 13, 1991; and a sister, Jeanne Jordt.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Elaine Schreier

2011-10-11T13:48:00.000-07:00

Elaine Schreier, 80, of Charles City, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Elaine Schreier will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Elaine Jean Soli Schreier was born October 22, 1930, Vang, N.D. the third child of George and Ruth (Kjennrude) Soli. She graduated as valedictorian from Milton High School, Milton N.D. in 1948. She moved to Chicago in July of that same year and began employment as a receptionist with the Standard Oil Company. While living in Chicago she discovered a fondness for baseball and the Chicago Cubs which lasted all of her life. In 1953 she moved to Sioux Falls, S.D. worked at an employment agency. While there she met and married Adam Eugene “Gene” Schreier on August 6, 1954. They moved to Des Moines in 1956 settling in Charles City in August of 1957. Her interests included cooking, baking, watching various sports, listening to Country Western music, reading and bird watching. Elaine always looked forward to sharing her life with her family, especially her grandchildren. She really appreciated the laughs, luncheons and good times with many wonderful friends.

Living family members include her husband, Gene Schreier of Charles City; four children, Michael (Victoria) Schreier of Lexington, Ky., Teresa (David) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Lance Schreier of Charles City and Timothy Schreier of Hoboken, N.J.; two grandchildren, Travis and Ryan Bennett; three brothers, Allan (Marge) Soli of Rapid City, S.D., Charles (Charlotte) Soli of Langdon, N.D. and Gene (Mary Ann) Soli of Milton, N.D.; a sister-in-law, Marietta (Stan) Nelson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Doris McCloud Hanson.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Vernon “Vern” Kluwe

2011-10-11T13:42:00.000-07:00

Vernon “Vern” Kluwe, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 9^th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Vern Kluwe will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Vernon Duane Kluwe was born July 22, 1926, at Calmar, the son of Benjamin and Agnes (Phillips) Kluwe. He graduated from Charles City High School. On June 13, 1964, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Sobolik. Vern worked for many years at Birum Olson Motor Company in Mason City. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Other memberships included the New Hampton and Greene Country Clubs and a lifetime membership at the Moose Lodge. Vern enjoyed golfing, gardening, selling cars and for 20 years fishing in Canada.

Living family members include his wife, Suzanne “Sue” Kluwe of Charles City; and a daughter Pam (Duane) Folz of Floyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Deloris Godowski and Audrey Cenek; and two brothers, Benjamin Kluwe, Jr. and Robert Kluwe.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Velma Monroe

2011-10-09T12:56:00.000-07:00

Velma Monroe, 94, of Charles City, died October 9, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services for Velma Monroe will be held 4 p.m. Friday at the First Congregational Church UCC. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Velma Beulah Anderson Monroe was born April 23, 1917, in Osage, the daughter of Albert and Lydia (Snively) Anderson. Velma grew to be a teenager on a farm near Orchard. When her brother Cleo died of a fever at the age of 14, the family left the farm and went back to Osage where Velma finished school and worked in the law office of Ray Cummins. On August 31, 1940, she married Stan Monroe and moved to Charles City where she lived for 55 years in the same white frame house on Clark Street teaching her sons Craig and Tom to respect all people. She was Deputy County Recorder of Floyd County for 12 years. Velma spent a lifetime devoted to the First Congregational United Church of Christ and sang in their choir for over 50 years. She also sang at the wedding and funerals of hundreds of her neighbors and, as a young mother, sang at the city band concerts in Central Park. She was a member of P.E.O. CY for 50 years and the Pythian Sisters for 60 years. Velma was a regular fixture at Charles City golf courses, carding a hole-in-one at both the Wildwood and Cedar Ridge Golf Course.

All mothers preach, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Velma Monroe lived it. No one ever heard an unkind word pass Velma’s lips. There wasn’t an ounce of mean in her gentle spirit or a kinder, more caring soul than Velma Monroe. You look in the dictionary under “love” and you’ll find her picture. Some say she’s with God now, but she always has been.

Living family members include two sons, Craig (Sharyn) Monroe of Denver, Colo. and Thomas (Patti) Monroe of Houston, Tex.; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on February 26, 2006; and a brother, Cleo Anderson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church, 502 North Jackson Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

2011-10-02T12:49:00.000-07:00

Verne M. Willert, 82, of Charles City, died Sunday, October 2, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services for Verne Willert will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Janet Dorenkamp, Chaplain for Hospice of North Iowa will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Verne Melvin Willert was born May 29, 1929, on a farm southeast of Rockford, the son of Alfred F. and Maryetta (Lohr) Willert. He received his education in rural schools and attended Charles City High School. On August 26, 1948, he was united in marriage to Maxine Teeter in Garner. After leaving the farm, Verne worked for the City of Charles City. He was Street Superintendent for 20 years, retiring in 1991. Verne and Maxine liked to travel. They spent much of the summer in Lake City, Minn. and cold winters in Rockport, Tex. His interests included hunting, fishing, being outdoors, gardening, yard work and watching his birds. He especially loved spending time with his family. Verne will be greatly missed by his family.

Living family members include his wife, Maxine Willert of Charles City; four children, Mike (Linda) Willert of Nashua, Dennis (Vicki) Willert of Helena, Mont., Bradley Willert of Rochester, Minn. and Sandy (Kerry) Hayworth of Charles City; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Derrick) Gaiser, Katie Hamre, Michelle (Tony) Brunt, Zachary Willert and Libbie Willert; and three great grandchildren, Alissa, Lillian and Wesley Gaiser.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale Willert; and three sisters, Norma Frisbie, Ramona Jacobson and Lola Reetz.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Darrell “Dean” Tynan

2011-10-01T12:48:00.000-07:00

Darrell “Dean” Tynan, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday, October 1, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Dean Tynan will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Darrell Dean Tynan was born February 5, 1936, in Charles City, the son of James and Lettie (Hermen) Tynan. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1954. On August 14, 1955, he married Lila Crooks. They later divorced. Dean married JoAnn Hartzell on September 5, 1975. JoAnn died on September 17, 1977. Dean began a long time relationship with Victoria Putney which began on October 9, 1985. Over the years he was a mechanic at Albaugh Pontiac Buick which became Jennings Pontiac Buick and later Duroe’s Pontiac Buick. He was then self-employed at T&F Standard in Marble Rock. Dean was parts manager at Bissonnette Chevrolet for several years and then retired from Sara Lee where he was also parts manager. After his retirement he ran Dean’s Repair. He was a member of the Heritage Club. Dean enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, helping with Vickie’s Catering and talking with people. His greatest interest, however, was working with cars. Family was always important to Dean and he looked forward to sharing life’s experiences with them especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include his common law wife, Victoria Putney of Charles City; four children, Daniel “Jim” (Sandy) Tynan of Bolingbrook, Ill., Dennis Dean (Virginia) Tynan of Charles City, Janice (Dean) Miller of Independence and Steven (Lori) Tynan of Mason City; three step children, Anthony (Mitzi) Putney of Lumbard, Ill., Francis (Patricia) Putney of Spring Grove, Ill., and Beverley (Chris) Havens of Lake Geneva, Wisc.; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; a step granddaughter; a brother, Jack (Judy) Tynan of Charles City; and three sisters, Mary Lou Sprague of Charles City, Beverly (Larry) Luck of Plainfield and Juaneta (Wayne) Miller of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife JoAnn; two brothers, Leo and his wife Barbara Tynan and Jerald Tynan; a sister and her husband, Rose and Wallace Washburn; and a brother-in-law, Jack Sprague.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Friends of Cancer in care of First Citizens National Bank, 300 North Main, Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Robert “Bob” Pieper

2011-09-28T12:38:00.000-07:00

Robert “Bob” Pieper, 70, of Charles City, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Memorial services for Robert Pieper will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Robert Joseph Pieper was born March 8, 1941, at Charles City, the son of Eldon and Zora (Keefer) Pieper. He graduated in 1959 from Immaculate Conception School. On August 19, 1961, he was married to Judie Moore. They later divorced. Bob then married Toni Steward on July 18, 1998. During most of his working career Bob was a regional sales representative in California returning to Charles City in 1996. However, from 1985 to 1987 he was co-owner of the Home Base. He was a member of the Cedar Ridge Golf Course. Bob was an avid outdoorsman enjoying such activities as golfing, fishing, hunting and camping. For a number of years he also coached Little League baseball.

Living family members include his wife, Toni Pieper of Charles City; four children, Diana (Philip) Smith of Charles City, Jodie Pieper, Michael Pieper and Joseph Pieper all of Santa Clarita, Calif.; two step sons, Joseph (Stephanie) Acord of Oklahoma City, Okla. and James Acord of Norman, Okla.; ten grandchildren; a step granddaughter; three great grandchildren; and two brothers, Greg (Rosie) Pieper of Charles City and Jim (Jackie) Pieper of Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Tracie Rae Garbes Edelen

2011-09-22T12:51:00.000-07:00

Tracie Rae Garbes Edelen, 35, of Clear Lake, IA and formerly of Charles City, IA, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 in a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa following recent health complications.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, October 14, 2011 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa. Officiating will be the Rev. Joyce Sandberg of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Waverly. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date in Osage Cemetery. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Tracie R. Edelen Memorial Fund. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at visitation, at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome. A luncheon will be offered at the Knights of Columbus Hall following the service.

Tracie was born on September 17, 1976 in Charles City to parents, Roger and Barbara (Head) Garbes, when they lived in Nashua. She was baptized at First United Methodist Church, Nashua and attended kindergarten and first grade before she and Barb moved to Charles City in 1984. She took piano lessons as a youngster and enjoyed playing alto sax in the school bands. She also wrote for the Charles City Highlights newspaper. Tracie and her Grandma Donna Mae had a very special relationship and spent much time together. During high school, Tracie waitressed three years at Granny’s Kitchen and enjoyed serving her customers there. She was recognized in Who’s Who Among American High School Students nationwide, and received the Senior Achievement Award in her graduating class of 1995. Tracie moved to Phoenix that summer where she worked as Assistant Office Manager for Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel for 3-1/2 years. She met many interesting people there including outfielderJose Herrera of the Oakland A’s baseball team. She once drove alone across country to see Jose play in New York, and traveled to his homeland in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic several times. Leaving Arizona in 1999, Tracie returned to Ft. Dodge and began working as Home Store Manager for Younkers. She had quite a flair for managing her team, fashion/merchandising/designing store setups, and received many accolades for exceeding sales projections. She attended Iowa Central Community College for business management courses. Upon moving to Des Moines in 2003, she took a position with the historical Hotel Fort Des Moines as Front Office Operations Manager. During that time, she also was a promotions ambassador for Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona. Tracie was elated to be featured in TV commercials and on several Des Moines area billboards as a “Giddy-up Girl” on their dance team.

Always striving to better herself professionally, Tracie obtained her Iowa Real Estate License and was a sales associate for Next Generation Realty and Hunziker & Associate Realtors in Ankeny. She sold several high-dollar homes in the area during 2005-2006. Tracie worked hard but also loved spending time with friends, her Dad, Susan and family, shopping, reading and traveling. She accompanied her Dad’s family on their yearly summer vacations and visited Fort Lauderdale several times when her mother lived there.

On June 3, 2006, Tracie was united in marriage to Michael Edelen. Tracie worked with Mike in his Ankeny construction business helping to design new homes and loved picking out the interior finishes. They had two Bichons named Chloe and Lilly who were the light of her life. In 2006, Tracie was employed by CBK, Ltd., a home décor/gift wholesale distributor, as the IA District Account Manager servicing 200 retail stores. She later worked from home taking a District Sales Manager position with Avon which entailed traveling extensively to the East Coast. Following their divorce, Tracie served as Marilyn’s Hallmark store manager in Altoona. She eventually hired her Mom and they both enjoyed working there together. In 2009, Tracie joined Barb and her friend Tom in Clear Lake and began working as a beauty consultant for Clinique cosmetics at Younkers, Mason City. Tracie felt she had finally found her ideal career! She loved fashion, sharing beauty tips, giving makeovers and the general camaraderie with her clients. Tracie began experiencing hip/leg pain and after several months, it was determined she had severe bone deterioration. In July 2010, she had double hip replacement at Rochester Methodist Hospital. No words can express the appreciation her family extends to her surgeon, Dr. Rafael J. Sierra, who made the surgery possible and provided her the opportunity to walk again. We thank the Mayo Clinic physicians, Drs. Patrick Loftus, Aravind Sugumar, R. C. Shields, and entire staff of the Mayo Clinic for all their concern and support throughout her many visits the past year and a half. Many thanks go to Rod Schlader and staff of Mason City Mercy Hospital for their help in receiving medical care locally. A special thank you goes to treating physician, Sue Mullenbach, P.A., for her never-ending tenacity and genuinely caring for her patient in need. On August 29^th, Tracie was looking forward to a month-long trip to visit her special friend, Jerome Kisima (formerly from Mason City) and his family in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tracie and Jerome exchanged vows in a small chapel on her 35^th birthday, September 17. Five days later she was taken to the hospital where she died suddenly. Her parents and family are thankful knowing Tracie was happy the last few weeks of her life traveling to Africa, and that Jerome fulfilled one of her greatest life-long dreams of sharing her love and getting married.

Left to mourn her passing are her husband Jerome of Dar es Salaam; her parents Barbara Garbes of Clear Lake, and Roger (Susan) Garbes of Waverly; half-brother, Ryan Garbes, Iowa City; two step-brothers, Aaron (Kristin) Lentz, their children Abby, Cam and Brody of Louisville, CO; Patrick (Brittney) Lentz and their children Kollyn, Caleb and Lucas of Plainfield; paternal grandparents Raymond and Jeanette Garbes, Nashua; three aunts Linda Sue Baker and Debra (Tom) Clark of Osage, and Janice (Jeff) Edson, Nashua; uncle, Ron (Dawn) Garbes, Nashua; along with their extended families.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Donna and Robert Bertelson, LeRoy Head, her aunt Jean (Garbes) Brown, and special family friend Tom Woodard.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa 50616. 641-228-4211 www.Fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Ruth M. Keeling

2011-09-20T12:32:00.000-07:00

Ruth M. Keeling, 88, of Charles City, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Ruth Keeling will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. Friday at the Church.

Ruth Mary Merfeld was born July 26, 1923, in Marble Rock, the daughter of George H. and Cecelia Bridget (Loughren) Merfeld. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Greene. On December 5, 1943, she was united in marriage to Ercyl E. Keeling at Camp Adair, in Corvallis, Ore. Over the years, Ruth was employed at Salsbury Laboratories and Oliver/White Farm. Ruth was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, longtime member of the choir and Sacred Heart Guild. Her interests included sewing, needle work, crocheting, big band and classical music, gardening and growing flowers. She especially enjoyed her time doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku. Ruth taught English to Vietnamese immigrants and generously helped others.

Living family members include her four children, Denise (Marvin) Bates of Evansville, Ind., Linda Dannan of Manchester, Mo., David Keeling of Davenport and Mark Keeling of Comanche; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret (Russell) Tolliver of Charles City and Lucille (Tom) Cronin of Nashua; brother, Maurice “Mick” (Sharon) Merfeld of Nashua; and three sisters-in-law, Eunice Merfeld of Tucson, Ariz., Pauline Merfeld of Sun City, Ariz. and Grace Merfeld of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on August 8, 2011; and five brothers, Louis, Paul, James, Eugene and Charles.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Meals on Wheels.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Gertrude “Trudy” M. Street

2011-09-18T12:30:00.000-07:00

Gertrude “Trudy” M. Street, 88 of 28 Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul Phillips, of Floyd Gospel Lighthouse Church. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Those planning and expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Foster Grandparents Organization. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Gertrude May was born on July 7, 1923 at Clear Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of James and Olive (Hough) Knowlen. She received her education in Floyd and was so happy when she received her GED from NIACC in the 80’s. For many years she worked in the Rose Department at Sherman Nursery, later working as a nurses aid at the Riverside Chautauqua guest home. On November 26, 1946 she was united in marriage to Milton Niensteadt in Dubuque. In her early years she loved to fish and when catching was slow she liked to just sit and look at the water and surrounding beauty. She loved listening to music especially Gospel and Country Gospel. She camped with her family, doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, and being active in her church at the Floyd Gospel Lighthouse Church. She was most content when she was with the little ones in her family, being at family reunions and just being around family. She was a fan of college football and basketball games.

Survivors include her son Gary Hedrick, Charles City; Roy Street, Hampton, Iowa; grandchildren Leslie Klemme, El Paso, TX; Milton Hedrick, California; Derek Hedrick, Charles City; Granddaughters Ila Cheney, Concordia, MO; Denise Guilory, California; Great Grandchildren Jesse, Bobby, and Tammy Cheney, Amy Delatte, David, Ryan, and Steven Klemme, Roel and Cassandra Lechuga, Great Great Grandchildren Chasidy, and Carson Cheney, Michael-aiden Chapa, Marquise Nance, Ashley and Andrew Guilory, and a nephew Jim Witherspoon.

Her husband, parents, step-father Andrew Bogart, Daughter Nola Vosburgh, Grandsons LaVerne and David Vosburgh, Brother William Knowlen, Sister Mildred Townsend, preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Dennis Joseph Knecht

2011-09-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

Dennis Joseph Knecht, age 60, died September 17, 2011, at Charles City, Iowa, in a farm/construction accident.

Dennis was born December 1, 1950 in Algona, Iowa, to Herbert and Esther Knecht. He was the first of fourteen children born to the Knechts. He attended school in Wesley and Forest City, Iowa, before graduating from Charles City High School in 1969. He attended NIACC and graduated in 1971 with an A.A.S. in automotive technology. After completing college he returned to Algona and worked with his uncle as a mechanic. He returned to Charles City in 1976 and again engaged in automotive repair. He established Knecht Farm Drainage with his father and brother and continued his work as a mechanic. He enjoyed annual salmon fishing trips, working in the farm shop, and assisting his brothers and nephews as part of the crew in the “pits” during the annual demo derby. For the last 15 years he has worked side by side with Kisch Excavating and with his brother at T&C Machine.

Dennis was a talented, caring, innovative person who used his talents to assist his family, friends, church and community. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Charles City and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dennis’ final act of giving is evidenced by the gift of bone and tissue donation.

He is survived by his mother, Esther Knecht of Charles City; his siblings, Irvin Knecht of Orchard; Brian Knecht of Centerville; Mary (Paul) Hurley of Greeley, Colorado; Diane (Mike) Lavenz of Cedar Falls; David (Tami) Knecht of Charles City; Daniel (Bette) Knecht of Ionia; Mark (and special friend, Kathleen Tlusty) of Nashua; Steven (Julia) Knecht of Charles City; Jean (Bruce) Oudekerk of New Hampton; Theresa (Ron) Stewart of Floyd; Catherine (Russel) Groesbeck of Charles City; Charles (Teresa) Knecht of Charles City; Francis (Steph) Knecht of Tripoli; 36 nieces and nephews; and 27 great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Knecht, and by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral arrangements are being made through Fullerton Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. A scripture service will be held at 7:00 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary Tuesday evening.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 21^st at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City, Iowa. Officiating will be the Rev. Father Carl Ries with Sister Diana Blong conduction the scripture service. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you make a donation in Dennis’ name to Immaculate Conception School, Immaculate Conception Church or the Knights of Columbus.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa 50616, 641-228-4211 www.Fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Donald F. Holthaus

2011-09-15T12:25:00.000-07:00

Donald F. Holthaus, 68 of 506 9th St., Charles City, died Thursday September 15, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev.’s Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memorial Garden, Charles City. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Fullerton HageFuneral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. Memorials in Don's honor may be given to St. John Lutheran or Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome.

Donald Frederick was born the second oldest of four children to Harley and Mabel (Duesenberg) Holthaus on October 14, 1942, in Colesburg, Iowa. At a young age Donald moved with his family to Rockford, Iowa. He graduated with the class of 1960 from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Schools. Don began his police career as a dispatcher in March 1972, and became a police officer in December 1973, taking his law enforcement training at Camp Dodge in Des Moines. Over the years he continued his police education at North Iowa Area Community College. Don met his future wife through his sister and love bloomed. He married Marlene Ann Slinger on May 27, 1972, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where they have been long time members. Two children were born from this union. In their early years, they bowled on Friday nights and got together with friends. In September 1990, Don retired from law enforcement due to his failing eyesight. After retirement, he worked for the Parks Board mowing lawns, and maintained the Calvary Cemetery. Don remained active tending his garden, having “coffee” with the guys, and collecting Duesenberg model cars. The original Duesenberg car was built by his great-uncles. Recently, Don mowed lawns and removed snow for his neighbors. Don shared his love of life and laughter with his family and friends until the very end.

Don was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Farm Bureau, Heritage Club at First Citizens National Bank, and served on the Flood Creek Cemetery Board.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Marlene; two children: Joel Donald Holthaus, Waverly, IA, and JoAnn Marie (Edgar) Hervert, Charles City, IA; Sister Marilyn Thoe, Lake City, MN; three grandsons Branden, Josiah, and Isaac Hervert; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and special friends Vern “Bud” and Jeanne Castle, Waterloo, IA; Dennis Ginther and Bonnie Marth, both of Rockford, IA.

Those preceding him in death are his parents, brothers Herbert (in infancy) and Lester, and brother-in-law Norman Thoe.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211 www.Fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Loretta Wiltse

2011-09-14T12:22:00.000-07:00

Loretta Wiltse, 69, of Charles City, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Loretta Wiltse will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and at the church an hour prior to the service on Monday.

Loretta Jean Wiltse was born March 3, 1942, in Mitchell County the daughter of Leonard and Anna (Anderson) Whitmarsh. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1961. On July 23, 1960, she was united in marriage to Orme Wiltse, Jr. at Lyle, Minn. From 1986 to 2007 she worked at Mediacom in Charles City. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Loretta enjoyed watching shopping networks, walking, riding her bicycle, cooking, baking and going on trips with her family.

Living family members include three sons, Richard Wiltse of Colo., Randall (Minessa) Wiltse and Ryan Wiltse both of Charles City; three grandchildren, Ashley Wiltse and fiancé Jerad Damjanovic, Shane Wiltse and special friend Lindsay Aspholm and Tyler Wiltse; two great grandchildren, Mikenna Wiltse and Payten Damjanovic; a sister, Betty Spurbeck of Charles City; two brothers, Charles Whitmarsh of Waterloo and Mike Whitmarsh of Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on June 16, 2010; and a sister, Janice Whitmarsh.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Robert “Bob” Ewen

2011-09-13T07:33:00.000-07:00

Robert “Bob” Ewen, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at the 9^th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Bob Ewen will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Brian Shepley will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Robert Franklin Ewen was born January 5, 1928, at Charles City, the son of Andrew and Cecilia (Stoeffler) Ewen. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1945. Bob proudly served in the United States Navy from 1945-1948 during which time he spent over two years in China. On December 11, 1948, he was united in marriage to Valentine Imshinetskaya at San Francisco. Bob worked at Oliver Corporation from 1948 - 1952 and with the United States Post Office from 1952-1988. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Other memberships included the American Legion, YMCA, Heritage Club, Cedar Bend Golf Course and Elks Club where he had served as an officer for two years. Bob had also been a Hospice volunteer. His interests included golfing, walking, reading and watching sports on television, especially the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and Iowa Hawkeyes.

Living family members include his wife Valentine “Val” Ewen of Charles City; four children, Dian (John) Hauenstein of Scottsboro, Ala., Linda (Michael) Wandro of Coupeville, Wash., Douglas Ewen of Ashville, N.C. and Joan (Bobby) Merrill of Joplin, Mo.; four grandchildren, Brian (Shannon) Mitchell and John, Joe and Jake Hauenstein; three great grandchildren, Zach, Andrew and Jake; a sister, Irene Ferch of Charles City; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Matthew; three brothers, Ray, Lawrence and Kenneth Ewen; and two sisters, Katherine Ewen and Eleanor Shepley.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Larry D. Rouse

2011-09-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

Larry D. Rouse, 71, of Charles City, died Monday, September 5, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Funeral services for Larry Rouse will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Jim Beranek of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Larry Dean Rouse was born January 22, 1940, in Emmetsburg, the son of Vernon and Catherine (Staver) Rouse. He graduated from Mallard High School and later attended Lake Shore Industry Management Training and North Iowa Area Community College for manufacturing. On May 1, 1965, he was united in marriage to Shirley (Jackson) Jones at the First Methodist Church in Park Ridge, Ill. Over the years, Larry was employed at 3H Construction Company in Niles, Mo, Sylvania Electric in Illinois, Bendix Corp. in St. Joseph, Minn., Sudenga Inc. in George, D & A Construction Company in Charles City, Park Construction in Minnesota, L & J Welding in Charles City, Henke Manufacturing and GMT in Waverly. His interests included remodeling homes, working on automobiles and trucks, rebuilding and repairing Volkswagen Rabbits and Jettas, watching the Hawkeyes, gambling with Shirley and spending time in the backyard in the gazebo. Larry’s greatest joy was his family and he always looked forward to spending time with them and his friends. He will be remembered for being a devoted husband, loving father, hard worker and talented welder. Larry was a man of few words, but the words he spoke were heart felt and meaningful. He will be truly missed by many.

Living family members include his wife of 46 years, Shirley Rouse of Charles City; two children, Gene Jones of Florida and Linda Sisson of Waukee; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren; mother, Catherine Rouse of Colorado; and a brother, Arnie (Marylin) Rouse of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father; and three children, Rodney Rouse, Paul Jones, Sr. and Vivene Jones Goodman.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Dorothy L. Groesbeck

2011-09-04T08:19:00.000-07:00

Dorothy L. Groesbeck, 100, of Charles City, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

A Funeral service will be held at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City on Wednesday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Martha Bennett officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:00 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City on Wednesday.

Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

Dorothy Louise Groesbeck was born October 2, 1910 in Charles City, IA the daughter of Amos H. and Emma M. (Wulff) Swant. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church. Dorothy attended country school and graduated from Charles City High School, class of 1927. She was united in marriage to George A. Groesbeck on August 20, 1930 in Rochester, MN. She had lived most all of her life on a farm North of Charles City. The couple had farmed for over fifty years, before moving into town.

Dorothy liked to travel, do fancy work, solve jig-saw puzzles, gardened and farm work. She also enjoyed country music and was a big NASCAR race fan.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Dorothy will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Dorothy’s life are her son, Donald Groesbeck and his special friend, Phyllis Staab, both of Charles City; two grandsons, Dennis (Theresa) Groesbeck of Lyle, MN and Russel (Catherine) Groesbeck of Charles City; nine great grandchildren, Amanda, Candice, Melissa, Kylie, Veronica, Jacqueline, Caroline, Josephine and Alexander and four great-great grandchildren, Angelynne, Avery, Ella and Evan.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George A. Groesbeck on December 15, 1995; daughter-in-law, Marilee Groesbeck and her brother, Wayne E. Swant.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Lee Phearman

2011-09-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

Lee Phearman, 71, of Charles City, died Friday, September 2, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services for Lee Phearman will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Messiah Lutheran Church. Pastor Jane Keel will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Lee Roy Phearman was born November 27, 1939 at Iowa Falls, the son of Roy and Frankie (Carter) Phearman. He graduated from Mason City High School and Parson College where he received his degree in education. On March 23, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sharon Lincicum at Mason City. Lee taught school in Wells, Minn. for five years before moving to Charles City in 1967 where he taught math at the junior high school for 31 years. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Isaac Walton League. As well as being a teacher he enjoyed hobby farming. Lee and Sharon always looked forward to camping at South Padre Island, Tex. Family was always very important to Lee and he looked forward to sharing life’s experiences with them.

Living family members include his wife, Sharon Phearman of Charles City; two children, Scott (Gina) Phearman of Watertown, Minn.; and Kris (Jerry) Sehr of Iowa City; seven grandchildren, Ellyn, Alex and Anna Phearman, and Kelsey, Nick, Kate and Jordan Sehr; a brother, Larry (Cathy) Phearman of Mason City; and four nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clyde and Mary Lincicum.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Betty J. Grossmann

2011-09-01T18:05:00.001-07:00

Betty J. Grossmann, 86, formerly of Charles City, now from 2400 West Acacia Ave., Hemet, California, who died July 5, 2011 at The Village Assisted Living Center.

Graveside inurnment services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. David Werges of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa. 50616 641-228-4211 www.Fullertonfh.com facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Caroline “Carol” Hammond

2011-08-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

Caroline “Carol” Hammond, 91, of Charles City, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Port Charles in Charles City.

Funeral services for Carol Hammond will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Reverend Carl Ries will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday.

Caroline Ruth Rodemaker Hammond was born October 9, 1919, at Osage, the daughter of William and Mary (Nelson) Rodemaker. She attended school in Osage. On December 10, 1938, she was united in marriage to Clair Hammond in Osage. For a number of years they ran a craft business called Country Cutters. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting mushrooms and sitting around the campfire with family and friends. Other interests included bingo, crocheting, ceramics, gardening, quilting, working puzzles and reading. Carol was known by many as “Bass Annie” which was a CB handle that reflected her great love of fishing.

Living family members include three children, Del (Wendi) Hammond of Excelsior, Minn., Jodi Hammond of Charles City and Julie (Alan) Knutson of Waterloo; six grandchildren, Jake and Jack Hammond, Jaclyn and Jamie Swiggum and Allison and Cassandra Knutson; and a great granddaughter, Jadyn Swiggum.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clair on December 25, 2003; 5 sisters; and four brothers.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Ethel Zajic

2011-08-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

Ethel K. Zajic, 86 formerly of 96 Cedar Terrace N., Charles City who died Monday, August 29, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Stanley Hayek. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 pm Wednesday at Fullerton Hage, 401 Blunt, Charles City. A parish rosary will be held at 5:30 and a parish wake service will be held at 7:00 pm, conducted by Sr. Diane Blong of Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Ethel Kathleen was born the last child of Charles and Rose (Ferzholz) Gorres in Wanda, Minnesota. She received her education there. At an early age she worked in the family hotel and restaurant business and handled eggs. On February 25, 1952 she was united in marriage to Leo Henry Zajic in Wanda. They made their home in that area until moving to a farm near Nashua in 1966. They raised their children there and following Leo’s death in 1996 she moved to Charles City. As a youngster she and her siblings enjoyed playing several instruments and having a “Good Ole Time!”. She personally played the accordion. As the children grew she shared her skills as a cook and baker with them. Canning was one of her specialties and she would can her garden produce and make pickles and home made sausage. In her later years she enjoyed crocheting, listening to western music, and watching Archie Bunker and Western movies. Ethel was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Michaels Circle.

Ethel’s three children survive her, Gary and his wife Sharon Zajic, Marlys Zajic, and Donna and her husband Robert Martin, all of Charles City, and four grandchildren, Scott and Christopher Zajic, and Daniel and Michelle Martin and her special friend Ty Bouillin.

Her husband, parents and sisters and brothers Caroline Brau, Violet Kavanagh, Jerome, Laverne, Lee, Adeline, and Mildred Gorres all preceded Ethel in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Vera E. Vaughan

2011-08-28T11:17:00.000-07:00

Vera E. Vaughan, 87, of Charles City, died Sunday evening, August 28, 2011, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Vera Vaughan will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Germany Valley Cemetery, Shirleysburg, Pa.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Vera Elizabeth Bucher was born, November 11, 1923, in Huntingdon County, Pa., the daughter of Norman G. and Mary Alice (McKim) Bucher. In 1943, she graduated from Mt. Union High School in Pennsylvania. On August 14, 1944, she was united in marriage to Lee E. Vaughan in Huntingdon, Pa. For over 20 years, Vera was employed at various factories. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and Charity Peace Women’s Circle. Her interests included reading, camping and traveling the United States.

Living family members include her husband, Lee Vaughan of Charles City; son, Lee (Roberta) Vaughan, Jr. of Phillip, S.D.; four grandchildren, Ruth (Jon) Carley, Daniel (Amielyn) Vaughan, Naomi (William) Terkildsen and Elizabeth (Alan) Lueth; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, John Beaver of Louistown, Pa. and Earl Vaughan of McVeytown ; and a nephew, Duane Bucher of Racine, Wis.

She was preceded in death by parents; son, Kenelm Vaughan on December 7, 1966; sister, Helen Beaver on July 1, 2011; and a brother, Janvier Bucher on February 23, 1978.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Elsie E. Hoeft

2011-08-27T11:19:00.000-07:00

Elsie E. Hoeft, 83, 906 9th ST., Charles City, Iowa died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the 11th ST. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Elsie Elizabeth was born on April 20, 1928 in Charles City the daughter of Walter and Meta (Rieken) Becker. She has been a life long member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated with the class of 1946 from Charles City High School. Upon graduation, she held several jobs in the area until moving to New York for a couple of years to live with her brother Albert and his wife. After returning from New York she was united in marriage to Byron Hoeft on September 22, 1950 and had three sons, Don, Doug and Dave. While raising her family, Elsie worked at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital and for a brief period worked at Ray’s Pizza. She retired from the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in February, 1990. Elsie was on bowling leagues for several years. She enjoyed walking and working in her yard. Prior to Byron’s death in 1993, they enjoyed many road trips throughout the country. Both her and Byron liked to watch the neighborhood baseball games that were played across the street from their home on 9th Street. She loved shopping for her grandchildren and was always ready for the holidays with the family often cooking and baking weeks before Christmas. Elsie also enjoyed reading Danielle Steel novels and working on word puzzles.

Surviving Elsie are her three sons Donald and his wife Carole Hoeft, Eagan, MN; Douglas and his wife Lorraine Hoeft, Charles City; David Hoeft, Champlin, MN; six grandchildren Kristen and Laura Hoeft, Dustin (Emily) and Brent Hoeft, Jennifer and Michael Hoeft, two great grandchildren Ethan and Ayrton Hoeft, one sister Irene Rosenberg, Charles City and one brother Albert (Catherine) Becker, Gardiner, NY.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter Darcee Hoeft, one sister Esther Becker, and three brothers Harry, Ted and an infant.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com

Max R. Santee

2011-08-26T11:15:00.000-07:00

Max R. Santee, 77 of 2550 Asherton Ave, Nashua, Iowa died Friday afternoon, August 26, 2011 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Nashua United Methodist Church, 314 Brasher St, Nashua. Officiating will be the Rev. Okitakoyi Lundula. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa Interment will be in Riverton Cemetery. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfunerahome.

Max Ronald was born on March 7, 1934 at Dumont, Iowa the son of Francis “Sam” and Althea (Aherns) Santee. He graduated from the Dumont High School with the class of 1952. He served his country in Korea from 1952 until 1955 with the Marine Corps. On August 7, 1960 he was united in marriage to Frances Overturf in Dumont. To this union was born four children. They made their home in the Dumont area then moved for a short time near Greene, and for the last 48 years lived on their current farm. Max was elated that they had a place to call home and raise their family. Soon livestock of sheep, pigs, milk cows and several wild horses they adopted from Montana joined the family. Max was employed in the foundry at White Farm in Charles City until it’s closing when he began working for Wright Tree Service out of Des Moines until his retirement in 1996 when his wife also retired. In their retirement they loved taking bus trips especially to Oregon. During the summers while the children were growing up they spent time camping. Max bought a john boat that he would gladly row for his kids on Clear Lake, Twin Ponds, and down the Chickasaw River. He didn’t fish but loved watching the kids. Max had a quiet and close relationship with his children and grandchildren often mentoring them to “Do well in school and head down the right road.” He was independent in his actions and careful that they were the right choice for his family and self. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Nashua.

Max is survived by his wife Frances of 51 years. He was everything to her. Along with his daughter Angie and her husband John Marvin, Charles City; two sons Scott and his wife Nona Santee, Old Hickory, TN; and Monte and his wife Lisa Santee, Albert Lea, MN; he is survived by seven grandchildren Holly Santee, Logan and Seth Marvin, Nick, Matt, Jessica and Elizabeth Santee, and four great grandchildren Jarrett Huffman, Dillon, Deacon, and Emma Caspers, and one brother Gene (Becky) Santee, Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, his son Eric in 2004, and his daughter in law Terri in 2006.

Wayne E. Swant

2011-08-23T08:17:00.000-07:00

Wayne E. Swant, 94, of 300 N. Grand Ave, in Charles City, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A Funeral service will be held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., in Charles City on Friday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:00 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

Wayne E. Swant was born August 4, 1917 in Charles City, IA the son of Amos H. and Emma M. (Wulff) Swant. He graduated from Colwell Consolidated High School, class of 1933. He was united in marriage to Mayme A. Meyers on March 6, 1939 in Charles City, IA. The couple had resided in Charles City for most all of their lives.

Wayne farmed in the community for over 42 years, until retiring in 1981. He was a member Elks and the Isaak Walton League, both in Charles City. Wayne served for 18 years on the Board of Directors for the Colwell CO-OP and was also the past president of the CO-OP. He served on the Midland District 12 Board in Minneapolis, MN. Wayne also was a member of the Moose Lodge in Charles City and served as the past Governor. He enjoyed fishing, traveling to Texas and Arizona, where he was a prospector and rock hound. In the early years of his life, Wayne played in a dance band known as the “Tune Tossers”. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Wayne will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Wayne’s life are his son, Ken W. (Connie) Swant of Charles City; his four grandchildren, Tammy (Dan) Elthon, Lori Phelps, Brad Swant and Terry Swant; six great grandchildren, Andy Elthon, Matt Elthon and fiancée, Angie Berger, Shaun Swant, Justin Swant, Nicholas Swant and Harley Jane Phelps and his sister, Dorothy L. Groesbeck of Osage, IA.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Emma Swant and his wife, Mayme A. Swant on February 8, 2002.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Gertrude "Gertie" E. Kroneman

2011-08-22T08:14:00.000-07:00

Gertrude “Gertie” E. Kroneman, 89, formerly of 1302 Waller St. Charles City, Iowa, who died Monday morning, August 22, 2011 at the 9th ST. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 25, 2011 at St. John’s Episcopal Lutheran Church, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev’s Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery St. Ansgar at 12:45. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Gertrude Edna was the oldest child born to Carl and Esther “Tesch” Nack on September 13, 1921 on the family farm in Rock Township in Mitchell County. There she attended school. During her younger years she would rather be outdoors helping her father around the farm than be inside. Prior to her marriage she worked for several families in Osage. On December 9, 1945 she was united in her home church Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Grafton where she was baptized and confirmed. Gertie was active with the YMCA and Senior Citizens and especially with her church where she belonged to the Ruth Circle, spent many years in attendance and working on the newsletter. Having a very loving heart she also delivered Sunday flowers after services to the infirmed and homebound members. She and her husband for several years donated the huge church Christmas trees for decoration. She enjoyed traveling and one of her favorite trips was to the holy land, taking bus trips and going to California in the winter. Gertie had a mind of her own and made all of her own major life decisions. She was independent and strong in her faith to do the right things for others and herself. Even though she and her husband never had children they always thought well and cherished family including all her nieces and nephews and greats. Many Sunday’s they would attend dinner at her house where she went all out making everyone feel comfortable.

Surviving Gertie are her sister Marjorie Schroeder, Osage; Brother Gene (Rose Marie) Nack, Grafton, and many nieces and nephews.

Her husband on May 4, 1983, parents, and two sisters Alpha Walling and Ruth Beneke preceded her in death.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Susan E. Fisher

2011-08-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

Susan E. Fisher, 63, of Burnsville, Minn., died Sunday, August 21, 2011, at her home.

Graveside services for Susan Fisher will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Pastor David Werges of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate.

There will be no visitation.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Myron R. Wulff

2011-08-20T08:13:00.000-07:00

Myron R. Wulff, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services for Myron Wulff will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

The family will greet friends at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Myron Russell Wulff was born November 28, 1935, at Charles City, the son of Lawrence and Elsie (Melcher) Wulff. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1954. Myron proudly served in the United States Marines from 1956 to 1958. On February 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to Patsy Miller at Charles City. Myron farmed west of Charles City on the Wulff Century Farm all of his life and also for 12 years was employed at Triad Construction. He was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Farm Bureau, and Floyd County Cattlemen’s Association. Myron enjoyed going to animal judging and tractor pulls at various fairs. He also enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and listening to country music. Myron was an avid Charles City sports fan and Booster Club member.

Living family members include two sons, Tod (Tammy) Wulff of Rockford and Toby Wulff of Charles City; three grandchildren, Dylan Wulff, Jason Waddell and Britany Bell; a brother, Leland (Marilyn) Wulff of Charles City; a sister, Joyce (Jim) Shover of Hopkinton; two brothers-in-law, Wayne (Juanita) Miller of Charles City and Bill (Audrey) Miller of Champlin, Minn.; and two sisters-in-law, Marlene (Bob) Hockinson of Cape Coral, Fla. and Viola Wulff of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife in 2002; a daughter, Teri Wulff in 1996; and a brother, Ron Wulff.

Shirley A. Bunston

2011-08-18T07:49:00.000-07:00

Shirley A. Bunston, 75, of Charles City, died Thursday, August 18, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Shirley Bunston will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Shirley Alice Bunston was born January 21, 1936, at Rock Island, Ill., the daughter of Claude and Ada (Palmer) Stratton, Sr. She received her education at Bayard. On March 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Dale Bunston, Sr. at Preston, Minn. Shirley worked at Peterson Cleaners, Folkert’s Printing and for 25 years as a Dietary Aide at Floyd County Medical Center. Her hobbies included woodworking, quilting, gardening and traveling.

Living family members include her husband Dale Bunston, Sr. of Charles City; three children, Sandra (Wayne) Lantow of Nashua, Sally Bunston and Dale D. Bunston, Jr. both of Charles City; a grandson, Jesse Bunston; three brothers, Everett (Janet) Stratton of Monett, Mo., Don (Judy) Stratton and Gerald (Erma) Stratton both of Des Moines; a sister, Betty (Paul) Stevens of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy Russell; and four brothers, David Stratton, Richard Stratton, Claude Stratton, Jr. and Bill Stratton

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Gene E. Lubbert

2011-08-17T07:47:00.000-07:00

Gene E. Lubbert, 69, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday August 17, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.

Inurnment will be at a later date.

Gene Edward Lubbert was born April 13, 1942, at Charles City, the son of Alvin and Mary (Green) Lubbert. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1962. On December 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Char Auringer at Floyd. Gene worked at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company before becoming an independent insurance agent. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. His interests included fishing, hunting, watching movies, and working on his acreage. Family was always important to Gene and he looked forward to sharing his life with them.

Living family members include his wife, Char Lubbert of Nora Springs, three daughters, Denise (Brian) Wilkins of Mason City, Jodi Lubbert and special friend, Tom Lincoln of Mason City and Kathy Lubbert and special friend Brian Howe of Nora Springs; six grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Kingery, Alyssa Porterfield, Zachary Porterfield, Dillon Stromley and Special friend, Silver Collins, Dustin Stromley and Taylor Tiedt; a great Granddaughter, Alanah Stromley; two brothers, Duane Lubbert of Charles City and Harland Lubbert of Texas; two sisters, Diann (Glenn) Jacobson of Charles City and Barbara (Melvin) Gibbs of Waterloo; and devoted cat, Annie Sue.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Jamie Jacobson

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Glen R. Nelson

2011-08-15T07:45:00.000-07:00

Glen R. Nelson, 79, of Charles City, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for Glen Nelson will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Glen Nelson was born May 15, 1932, in rural Colwell, the son of Dee B. and Mary (Hennings) Nelson. He attended school in Colwell and Charles City. Glen proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954. In 1958, Glen received his Barber License after graduating from Barber School in Phoenix, Ariz. On June 22, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Townsend in Bellview, Ill. He was a barber in Charles City for 53 years. Glen was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose Lodge, Isaac Walton League and National Fish and Game Club. His interests included lawn work, flowers, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Patricia Nelson of Charles City; three children, David (Terresa) Nelson of Marble Rock, Tony Nelson of Charles City and Mary (Garett) Bissen of Charles City; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Watkins of Greene and Delores Fike of Rudd.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one great grandson, Tony Ross; and five sisters.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Clarence E. Justus

2011-08-15T07:44:00.000-07:00

Clarence E. Justus, 85, of Charles City, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Clarence Justus will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Clarence Emory Justus was born December 18, 1925, at Kalamo, Mich., the son of William and Pearl (Dull) Justus. He graduated from Vermontville High School in Vermontville, Mich. On January 31, 1948, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Burgess at Freeport, Mich. Clarence worked for the Oliver Corporation from 1943 to 1954 at Battle Creek, Mich., moving to Charles City in 1955 where he worked for Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company from 1955 to 1989. After retirement Clarence continued working at Charles City Steel and Welding for several years and then at Mills-Helmers Incorporated until the age of 80. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Through his leadership in the Boy Scouts of America he contributed to the lives of many young men through the years. Clarence was involved in many organizations in the community including the Jaycees, noon Kiwanis, Oliver Management Club, Floyd County Sheriff’s Reserve and the Floyd County Museum.

Living family members include his wife, Sarah Jane Justus of Charles City; three children, Wesley (MaryJane) Justus of Postville, Zan (Bob) Idler of Florida and Brad Justus of Rudd; seven grandchildren, Kara (Kenny) Moore, Melissa (Joshua) Holthaus, Joshua (Kristin) Justus, Chris Idler, Jacque Idler, Stephanie Justus and Kristin Justus; six great grandchildren, Abby Holthaus, Brady Holthaus, Holden Justus, Brenton Justus, Braylon Miller and Ella-Mae Koebrick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, June Crousser; and a grandson, Ian Justus.

Memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Historical Museum, 500 Gilbert Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Jon T. Tumilson

2011-08-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

Petty Officer Jon T. Tumilson, 35, a native of Rockford, died Friday, August 6, 2011, while conducting special operations combat in Afghanistan. He was born July 1, 1976, at Osage, Iowa.

He joined the U.S. Navy on July 17, 1995 following graduation from the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Community School. He graduated from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., in September 1995. He completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School, Coronado, Calif., in April 2002. He served in three west-coast based Special Warfare units and in two east-coast based Special Warfare units.

Petty Officer Tumilson’s was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. His other awards include the Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and four Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, and Rifle Expert and Pistol Expert Medals.

He deployed on multiple deployments to include Afghanistan and Iraq.

He is survived by his parents, George and Kathleen Tumilson of Rockford; two sisters, Kristie Pohlman (Brad Hartgraves) of Cedar Rapids and Joy (Scott) McMeekan of Taylor Ridge, Ill; six nieces and nephews, Kobey Pohlman, Kamryn Pohlman, Kelsi McMeekan, Kaitlyn Pohlman, Sydney McMeekan, Isabella McMeekan; 21 aunts, uncles and cousins; and his trusted canine friend, Hawkeye.

Petty Officer Tumilson was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Nell Tumilson; maternal grandparents, John and Leona Jacobs; a friend, Kevin Reiter, and his Brothers in Arms.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday at the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Community School Gymnasium. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Rockford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frogman238 Memorial Fund, First Security Bank and Trust, Rockford, Iowa, (641)756-3361.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Timothy J. “Tim” Sullivan

2011-08-13T08:34:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. “Tim” Sullivan, 85, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, August 13, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Timothy Sullivan will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to service time Monday at the church.

Timothy Joseph Sullivan was born March 4, 1926, in New Hampton, the son of Raymond J. and Nora (McAloon) Sullivan. He graduated from the New Hampton High School and University of Iowa. Tim proudly served two years in the Army Air Force during WWII. On July 3, 1948, he was united in marriage to Letty Ardery in Iowa City. Tim was self-employed, operating Sullivan Insurance Agency for over 30 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club and various insurance associations and boards. His interests included camping, golf, pheasant hunting, the Iowa Hawkeyes, reading mystery and history books, researching his Irish ancestry, dancing and watching Lawrence Welk. Tim will be remembered for his strong faith and his devotion to prayer and family.

Living family members include his wife of 63 years, Letty Sullivan of Charles City; two children, Jayne (Tom) Holmstrom of Stillwater, Minn. and David (Cindy) Sullivan of Urbandale; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Rebecca Jane Sullivan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Ln. Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Lucas G. Reams

2011-08-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

Lucas G. Reams, 27, of Charles City, died Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Funeral services for Lucas Reams will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Dr. Todd Yeaton will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until service time.

Lucas Garet Reams was born November 25, 1983, at Charles City, the son of Steven and Becky (Temple) Reams. He attended Charles City High School. Lucas enjoyed fishing, rock and sea shell collecting and playing pool.

Living family members include a brother, Eric Reams and his fiancée, Roberta Hill of Charles City; a sister, Nicole (Lucas) Adams of Ontario, Canada; his father, Steve Reams of Charles City; maternal grandmother, Shirley Temple; a nephew, Hunter Adams; and two nieces, Madeline and Matraca Adams; and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Reams.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Robert R. “Bob” Henry

2011-08-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

Robert R. “Bob” Henry, 46, of Charles City, died Friday afternoon, August 12, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Robert Henry will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Janet Dorenkamp, Chaplain for Hospice of North Iowa will officiate. Burial will be in Beckwith Cemetery, rural Colwell with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Robert Ray Henry was born April 30, 1965, at Cedar Rapids, the son of Delwyn R. and Lois Marie (Moore) Henry. In 1983, he graduated from the Wentworth Military Academy and later from Griffin College in Tacoma, Wash. Bob proudly served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1988. He was employed as an electrical technician at Patterson Dental and NIACC. On May 8, 1999, he was united in marriage to Jill Manson in Des Moines. His interests included hunting, fishing and trapping. Bob always enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. He had many great memories with his friends.

Living family members include his wife, Jill Henry of Charles City; parents, Delwyn and Lois Henry of Charles City; sister, Jana Henry of Indianola; brother, Grant (Mary Jo) Henry of Milo; five nieces and nephews; maternal grandmothers, Theresa Schmickle of Cedar Rapids and Shirley Moore of Guttenberg; and his dog, Macy.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ray and Jennie Henry; and maternal grandfathers, Fred Moore and Verl Schmickle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Medical Center or Floyd County Veterans.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Neil K. Vest

2011-08-11T08:42:00.000-07:00

Neil K. Vest, 53, of Northwood, died Thursday morning, August 11, 2011, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Neil Vest will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, rural Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Neil Kent Vest was born March 20, 1958, in Marshalltown, the son of Robert L. and Lola Evangeline (Brown) Vest. In 1976, he graduated from the Charles City High School. Neil was an over the road truck driver all of his life and spent the last 15 years driving for Norsemen Trucking. His interests included camping, bowling, the outdoors and working on his son’s cars.

Living family members include his fiancée Terri Hearn of Northwood; two sons, Ryan Vest and Dillon Vest both of Nashua; parents, Robert and Lola Vest of Charles City; two brothers, Mike (Angie) Vest of Indianola and Kevin Vest of Bayard, N.M.; and one sister, Lori (Jeff) Shook of Tripoli.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Ercyl E. Keeling

2011-08-08T08:39:00.000-07:00

Ercyl E. Keeling, 89, of Charles City, died Monday morning, August 8, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ercyl Keeling will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ercyl Edward Keeling was born May 7, 1922, in Bosworth, Mo., the son of Ola J. and Nellie Frances (Pancoast) Keeling. He attended school in Keytesville, Mo. From October 20, 1942 to November 6, 1945, Ercyl served in the United States Army. On December 5, 1943, he was united in marriage to Ruth Merfeld at Camp Adair, in Corvallis, Ore. Ercyl was employed at White Farm for 28 years. He was a member of the Elk Lodge, Moose Lodge, V.F.W. and General Society of the Mayflower Descendants. He enjoyed cars, boating, fishing, hunting and raising hybrid roses.

Living family members include his wife, Ruth Keeling of Charles City; four children, Denise (Marvin) Bates of Evansville, Ind., Linda Dannan of Manchester, Mo., David Keeling of Davenport and Mark Keeling of Comanche; eight grandchildren; one great grandson; two brothers, Harold Keeling of Olathe, Kans. and Ralph (Sammy Jo) Keeling of Independence, Mo.; and a sister, Dixie (Daley) Walker of Parkville, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Clark Keeling.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Maxine Ebel

2011-08-01T08:37:00.000-07:00

Maxine Ebel, 69, of Toledo, Iowa, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Pastor Jan Tjaden of the First Congregational Church of Orchard officiating. Maxine will be cremated following the service and burial will be in the Howardville Cemetery at a later date. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Maxine Lucille (Lockie) Ebel was born on February 26, 1942 on a farm three miles west of Floyd, Iowa, to Robert and Nellie (Shorey) Lockie. She was united in marriage to William Jr. Shafer on January 31, 1960. They were later divorced and she married Lee Ebel on July 22, 1969. She raised five boys of her own and her niece.

Maxine enjoyed playing card games of all types and went in for the kill when she did. She also liked to sew and play games on the computer. Most of all, she loved her family and was a stalwart at helping with the family reunion every year. She always had a smile on her face that could cheer up anybody. It was always a pleasure to see her.

She leaves behind her husband, Lee Ebel of Toledo, Iowa; three sons, Dennis Shafer of Michigan, William Shafer of Mason City and Jack Ebel of Manly; daughter, Rachel (B.J.) Halterman of Des Moines; three sisters, Shirley Decker of Floyd, Jean Underwood of Peru, Indiana and Sandra Burd of Mason City; brother, Delbert (Judy) Lockie of Cameron, North Carolina; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert; and two sons, Douglas Shafer in 2007 and James Ebel in 2010.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Evelyn M. Mrachek

2011-08-01T04:26:00.000-07:00

Evelyn M. Mrachek, 90, of Charles City, died Monday, August 1, 2011, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Evelyn Mrachek will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Evelyn Marie Triska Mrachek was born March 13, 1921, in Winneshiek County, the daughter of Albert and Rose (Havel) Triska. She attended school at Spillville. On November 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to Clarence Mrachek. They moved to Charles City in 1966. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her interests included attending auctions, playing bingo and cards, listening to polka music, gardening and collecting salt and pepper shakers. They always looked forward to the annual Salsbury Chemical picnics where there was always plenty food, fellowship and fun and also the Czech Days in Protivin. Evelyn will always be remembered as a woman of faith to whom morning prayers and the Rosary were very important.

Living family members include her daughter, Sharon (Hal Miller) Heise of Ionia; four grandchildren, Michael (DeAnne) Mrachek, Sunday (Nathan) Tostenson, Jolene (Travis) Bilharz and Janel (Travis) Jones; eight great grandchildren, Jordan Mrachek, Alysha Bilharz, Mackenzy Bilharz, Katlyn Mrachek, Jacob Mrachek, Kaleb Bilharz, Megan Tostenson and Abby Tostenson; and two daughters-in-law, Connie Mrachek of Charles City and Carol Mrachek-Sawyer of Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on August 31, 1997; twin sons, Jerry and Larry Mrachek; a grandson, Ricky Mrachek; a brother, Leonard Triska; and a sister-in-law, Gladys Kostka.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Vielena Weigel

2011-07-30T04:24:00.000-07:00

Vielena Weigel, 85, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, July 30, 2011, at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Vielena Weigel will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Vielena Weigel was born September 2, 1925, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Pete and Anna Caiharr. She attended country school in New Hampton. On June 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Donald Weigel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hampton. Vielena was a devoted homemaker and was employed at Trowbridges Grocery and the Up Town Cafe in Charles City. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Vielena enjoyed watching Bob Barker and food.

Living family members include her two daughters, Cheryl (Merle) Stockness and Donna (Douglas) Holtz all of Charles City; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two step-great-great grandchildren; a brother, Frank Caiharr of Kansas City, Kans.; and several nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Terry Weigel; three brothers; and one sister.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Leon G. Hansen

2011-07-25T04:20:00.000-07:00

Leon G. Hansen, 59, of Charles City, died Monday, July 25, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Leon Hansen will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Leon Gilbert Hansen was born May 18, 1952, at Osage, the son of Harvey G. and Velora Rose (McFarland) Hansen. His interests included riding bikes, his nieces, nephews and all children.

Living family members include his six siblings, Linda (Geno) LaChapelle of St. Ansgar, Veleta Musehund of Wesley, Donna Bruggeman of Plymouth, Carrie (Albert) Leeman of Valga, S.D., Ed (Wendy) Hansen of St. Ansgar and Ira Hansen of Pella; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; parents; brother, Terry Hansen; and sister, Loree Hansen.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Ardis Lockwood

2011-07-23T04:13:00.000-07:00

Ardis Lockwood, 85, of Charles City, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Rev. Jane Keel officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service on Saturday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Ardis was born on June 21, 1926 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph J. and Gladys A. (Rye) O’Hara. She was raised in Mason City and attended rural schools. She also attended Gates Business College in Waterloo. She was united in marriage to H. Fred Lockwood on March 19, 1943 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The couple made their home in Charles City, but lived in Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea before moving back to Charles City in 1988. Ardis worked in the City Manager’s office in Charles City for several years, and also as a media director for W.D. Lyon Co. in Cedar Rapids.

Ardis was a member of CNB Heritage Club and Messiah Lutheran Church. She enjoyed collecting antiques, Avon and Jim Beam bottles. She took pride in the flowers and vegetables she raised in her garden. Her husband and she liked to travel, both in the United States and Europe. She loved to read and also was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1990; step-daughter, Joan Hannah; two brothers; a sister; two step-brothers and her step-father.

Those left to cherish her memory include her step-children, Robert (Patricia) Lockwood, James (Jan) Lockwood, Dean (Ann) Lockwood and Lee (Tammi) Lockwood; 19 step-grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren; 2 nieces; 3 nephews; 10 great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Gregory Collins

2011-07-21T04:18:00.000-07:00

Gregory Collins, 48, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, at his home.

Memorial services for Gregory Collins will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be at the church from 11:30 a.m. until service time.

There will also be an informal gathering for family and friends at Red Cloud Park on Indian Hill in LaCrosse, Wisc. on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at noon with a light lunch provided.

Gregory John Collins was born February 13, 1963, in LaCrosse, Wisc., the son of Thomas and Diane (Miller) Collins. He attended Logan High School and then later graduated from Wisconsin Technical College for Audio /Visual Communication. Greg was united in marriage to Kim Brunner at Trinity United Methodist Church on May 26, 2001. To this union four children were born. Greg and Kim lived in Charles City. Greg worked in various positions and was a great fix it guy, he could fix anything. He worked in the window business 20 years for Andersen and later Simonton Windows. Greg was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and truly enjoyed playing in the Damascus Road band. He liked music of all kinds and loved playing his guitars and writing songs with the kids. Greg liked to ride his motorcycle. He loved to visit with people and was always there to lend a hand.

Greg is survived by his wife Kim Collins of Charles City; four children; Caden, 8, Ian, 7, Keely, 5, and Edie, 2; six siblings, Danny (Robin) Collins of Madison, Wisc., Kathleen (Al Poser) Collins of Stoddard, Wisc., Debra Litsheim, Shaun Collins, and Kevin Collins all of LaCrosse, Wisc., and Michael (Norman) Collins of Madison, Wisc.; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Collins; and his brother, Patrick Collins.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Kenneth Olmsted

2011-07-20T04:22:00.000-07:00

Kenneth Olmsted, 75, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at his home.

Memorial services for Kenneth Olmsted will be held at a later date in Iowa City.

The son of Dorothy Louise (Kelley) and Henry Olmsted Sr., Kenneth was born May 25, 1936, in Charles City. His twin brother Keith died in infancy. Kenneth graduated from Charles City High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before returning to Charles City. He was employed at the White Farm tractor plant in town and later at Salsbury Chemicals prior to his retirement in 2001. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, Kenneth was also proud of the fact that he participated in 27 different RAGBRAI tours across the state of Iowa.

Living family members include a sister, Grace Yamaguchi of San Francisco, Calif.; and two brothers, Donald Olmsted of Rochester, Ind., and James Olmsted of Colwell. He also has a sister-in-law, Grace Olmsted, living in Iowa City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Henry Jr., Eldon, John and Robert.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Evelyn Johlas

2011-07-20T04:10:00.000-07:00

Evelyn Johlas, 86, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Evelyn Johlas will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors David Werges and Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Evelyn Irene Berding Johlas was born February 11, 1925, in Cerro Gordo County, the daughter of Gerhardt and Helene (Theilen) Berding. She graduated from Riceville High School. On February 12, 1945, she was united in marriage to Victor Johlas at Riceville. They farmed all their lives south of Charles City. Evelyn was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, church circle, Women of the Moose, Farm Bureau, Heritage Club and the Chat-A-Bit Club. She looked forward to playing bingo, dancing to polka music and going on trips with the Heritage Club.

Living family members include three children, Lyle Johlas of Shell Rock, Glenn (Nancy) Johlas of Charles City and John (Michelle) Johlas of Ogden, Ill; six grandchildren, Heather Johlas, Krystal Johlas, Kimberly (Brian) Watkins, Karen (Shawn) Szalkowski, Nathan Johlas and Hannah Johlas; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Alexis Watkins; a great great grandson, Isaiah Watkins; and a sister, Helen (William) Jorgensen of Sheffield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on January 29, 1992; a brother, LeeAnda Berding; and a sister, Rosaline Jorgensen.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Leo J. Lidd

2011-07-19T04:16:00.000-07:00

Leo J. Lidd, 89, of Charles City, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Leo Lidd will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday where a Scriptural Pray service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus Rosary. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Leo John Lidd was born September 4, 1921, at Shenandoah, the son of Leo and Mary (Foley) Lidd. He graduated in 1939 from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Charles City and in 1943 as salutatorian of his Loras College graduating class in Dubuque. Leo proudly served in the United States Navy where at the age of 24 he was one of fifteen officers on the combat ship USS Tinsman serving in the Pacific. He retired as a Navy Commander after 27 years of active/reserve duty. After returning from active duty in 1947 he joined his Father and Grandfather at Lidd’s Clothing Store in Charles City. On May 29, 1948, he was united in marriage to Helen Christensen at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Leo was very active in the Scouting program having served as a Scout Leader for over 29 years. He and his sons were all Eagle Scouts. Leo received both the prestigious Saint George’s Award and Silver Beaver Award. Over the years Leo was very active in the community as a city councilman and, also, as a key figure in the urban renewal project following the May 15, 1968 tornado. In 1981 he was named Charles City’s Man of the Year. Leo was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, Elks Club and Moose Lodge. He was also instrumental in establishing the Little League program and was a coach for several years. His other interests included golfing, traveling, and going on family trips. Family was also important to Leo and he took every opportunity to share his life with them.

Living family members include his wife of 63 years, Helen Lidd of Charles City; four sons, Bob (Bev) Lidd of Lafayette, Ind., Tom Lidd and partner Jane Kelly of Cedar Rapids, Mike (Peg) Lidd of Charles City, and Steve (Vicki) Lidd of Irvine, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Paula Lidd; and three sisters, Eleanor Ziegenfuss, Rita Cordray and Marie Lidd in infancy.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Brian D. Crane

2011-07-17T17:16:00.000-07:00

Brian D. Crane, 71, of Charles City, died Sunday afternoon, July 17, 2011, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be at a later date. Per Brian’s request his body was donated to the University of Iowa Hospital for medical research in hopes for a cure for cancer.

Brian Donley Crane was born March 30, 1940, in Glendale, California, the son of Delbert V. and Georgia Mae (Sage) Crane. He graduated from Lake Preston High School in 1958 and attended one year at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. On July 11, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Rogholt.

Brian was a true entrepreneur who enjoyed every aspect of his business life. Brian and Pat established Growth Properties 20 years ago and started their property portfolio. Prior to that Brian spent many years in the printing business dating back to the late 1960’s in Rapid City, S.D., and eventually moving to Mason City, IA.

Brian believed in giving back to his communities and served on many boards. Some of which included: NIVC of Mason City, the Mason City YMCA, the original Hospice Board of Finances, KUNI Radio (Cedar Falls), Co-Chair of the Republican Party of Floyd County. He became a Mason and a Shriner by age 23.

Brian and Patricia were most proud of the scholarship fund they created for their Alma-Mater in Lake Preston, S.D. They established the LPHS Higher Education Foundation many years ago. Also, Brian was recognized for his involvement with the Charles City Excellence in Education Fund.

Brian’s interests included: playing duplicate bridge (achieving Life Master in 1992), gardening, fishing, cooking, hosting dinner parties for family and friends, music (especially jazz).

Brian had an exceptional sense of humor and memory. Storytelling and jokes were available in any circumstance. He would put a smile on your face with his stories.

Brian loved spending time with his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren any chance he had and loved having family and friends around.

Living family members include his wife, Patricia Crane of Charles City; three daughters,

Cheri (Dan) Jaacks of Toddeville, Melanie Crane of Charles City and Michelle Crane of Columbia, Mo; a sister Linda Crane of Simi-Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren, Jacob Jaacks, Gram (Jennifer) Short, Brynn Short, Jennifer (Joel) Sommerfield-Sager and Shelby Lyn Crane; 4 great grandchildren; Oliver, Adrian, Finneas and Addison; two special aunts “the Merdynes” and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Patricia A. Bode

2011-07-12T17:44:00.000-07:00

Patricia A. Bode, 67 of Charles City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A funeral Mass for Patricia Bode will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. and Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour before the Mass at the church on Monday.

Patricia Ann Harker was born Sept. 28, 1943, in Spencer, Iowa, and a few years later, her family moved to Ocheyedan, Iowa. She attended Ocheyedan schools, graduating in 1961, and continued education at Worthington Junior College and University of Iowa, graduating in 1967 with a degree in social work. On November 13, 1965, she was united in marriage to Allan (Al) Bode at St. Thomas More in Iowa City. She worked as a kindergarten/classroom aide at Washington Elementary, before going to the junior high/middle school and finally the high school as a library assistant with 39 years of service, retiring in 2008. Patricia loved traveling, nature, music and the fine arts, attending basketball and softball games, gardening, cooking and movies, especially foreign films. She enjoyed collecting small boxes from other countries and unusual kaleidoscopes. She visited all but 7 states, lived in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1972 as well as accompanied students to Mexico several times. Her greatest love was reading and she always had a book with her on her Kindle in recent times. Patricia served on the Community Concerts Board, Public Library Board and was a long time member of the original Stony Point Players and the Sweet Adelines barbershop group. She was very active in the Iowa State Education association, serving in governance in local, regional and state levels. Education was her main priority.

Living family members include her husband of 45 years, Allan “Al”; two sons, Sean (Patricia), of Mazomanie, WI, Christopher (Joy), of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Tristan, Marissa, Victoria, Alexandria, and Sophia; two sisters, Elnora (Howard) Baker, Storm Lake, Pauline (Bob) Zabka, Swea City, a brother, John, and special friend Donna Evenson, Dawson, MN; mother-in-law, Marjorie Bode, Algona; two sisters-in-law, Jan (Allen) Christensen, Iowa City, Alice (Herb) McBride, Tucson, AZ; two brothers-in-law, Russell (Maggie) Bode, Algona, and Philip (Ann) Bode, Baton Rouge, LA., and numerous nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rolland and Cleeata Harker.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Charles W. “Chuck” Stanbro

2011-07-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

Charles W. “Chuck” Stanbro, 78, of Charles City, died Saturday, July 9, 2011, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Charles Stanbro will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag and Pastor David Werges will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City and after 10 a.m. at the church on Wednesday.

Charles was born in Chester, IA in 1932. He was the son of Charles E. and Ella (Felper) Stanbro. In 1951, he married his first wife, Helen Lappin. On May 27, 1961, he married his current wife Sandra L. Tibbitts. Charles, known as Chuck to many, worked at Oliver/White Farm from 1951 to 1993. During the last 18 years at White Farm, prior to retirement, he proudly served as the union president for the UAW Local 1315. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, playing golf, spending time with friends (and maybe having a beer or two), collecting coins, Oliver and White Farm model tractors, and various caps. He also enjoyed cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, watching Nascar, and being around his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, and continue to love him.

Living family members include his wife of 50 years, Sandra Stanbro of Charles City; seven children, Craig (Linda Herrick) Stanbro of Zumbrota, Minn, Kevin (Joanne) Stanbro of West Des Moines, Colleen (Bruce) Lien of Hayword, Minn., Leesa (Barry) Siems of Bolivar, Mo., Denise (Larry) Hall of Fair Play, Mo., Michelle (Robert) Marion of Ionia and Chuck (Deb) Stanbro of Tipton; son-in-law, Ron Mitchel of Dothan, Ala.; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; eldest daughter, Melinda Mitchel; and four sisters.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Doris H. Martin

2011-07-08T14:46:00.000-07:00

Doris H. Martin, 73, of Charles City, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Doris Martin will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors David Werges and Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Doris Helen Springer Martin was born February 12, 1938, at home in rural Nashua, the daughter of Amos and Helen (Marovetz) Springer. She graduated from Nashua High School. On September 4, 1957, she was united in marriage to Clayton Martin at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For many years Doris worked as a dispatcher for the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her interests included genealogy, fishing, yard work and going to flea markets. Family was important to Doris and she always looked forward to attending any activities that her grandchildren were in.

Living family members include her husband, Clayton Martin of Charles City; four children, Susan (Mike) Hyland of Colwell, Shelia (David) Hill of Urbandale, Clayton Linn Martin of Charles City and Stacey (Dan) Corrigan of Cedar Falls; nine grandchildren, Stephanie Riles, Robert and Kaitlin Hardiman, Taylor Hill, Cassandra, Sara and Jennifer Martin and Nathan and Matthew Corrigan; five sisters, Dorothy (Henry) Mohring of Ionia, Madonna (Ervin) Mohring of Charles City, Lorraine (Ralph) Bigelow of Charles City, Darlene Martens of New Hampton and Beverly (Dave) Bray of Des Moines; and a sister-in-law, Gennie Springer of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Khristina Riles; and a brother, Gordon Springer.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Marilyn I. Bradley

2011-07-07T14:42:00.000-07:00

Marilyn I. Bradley, 82, of Mason City, and formerly of Charles City, died Thursday morning, July 7, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Marilyn Bradley will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul M. Schaefer of the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Marilyn Irene Howes was born March 28, 1929, in Bedford, the daughter, of Dallas and Ethel (Peterson) Howes. She graduated from the Bedford High School. On July 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Lowell D. Bradley in Bedford. They later divorced. Marilyn cleaned several homes in Charles City, including the Starr Home. Her interests included bingo, music, spending time with her family and fishing with longtime friend, Russ Reckner.

Living family members include her four daughters, Sue (Bob) Crooks of Mason City, Karen O’Neill of Santa Clara, Calif., Diana Showalter of Iowa City and Deb Marvin of Charles City; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four sisters, Naomi Moore of Cedar Rapids, Lois Young of Holstein, Ruth (Orville) Marsh of Stanton and Jean Marsh of Texas; and two brothers, David (Sharon) Howes of Red Oak and Richard (Rosela) Howes of Greenfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; great granddaughter, Gracelyn Frieden; three sisters, Crystal Ames, Anita Hall and Linda Hull; and three brothers, Dallas Howes, Jr., Benjamin Howes and a stillborn brother.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Irene F. Bublitz

2011-07-04T14:39:00.000-07:00

Irene F. Bublitz, 95, of Charles City and formerly of Grafton, died Monday morning, July 4, 2011, at the11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Irene Bublitz will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Ronald Bolinger of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton will officiate. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Grafton.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Irene Flora Ingersoll was born February 24, 1916, in Worth County, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Krueger) Ingersoll. On May 5, 1935, she was united in marriage to Harvey Bublitz. Irene worked hard raising her children and helping on the farm. She also helped with the Grafton Newspaper and cooked for the senior citizens in Grafton. She was a very active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. Her interests included quilting, reading, oil painting, writing, crafting and growing flowers. Irene was very devoted to her family and friends and was always willing to help others.

Living family members include her six granddaughters, Dawn (Bob) Gansen of Elma, Jo (Ron) Dugan of Floyd, Janice Schmidtke of Mason City, Connie (Kent) Vrieze of Floyd, Valerie (Tom) Schrage of Cedar Falls and Lisa (Jason) Kvam of Burnsville, Minn.; Grandson, Eric (Elinore) Bublitz of Austin, Minn.; five great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Naomi Ingersoll of Manly, Leola Wilde of St. Ansgar and Fay (David) Thompson of New Mexico; and a brother, William “Bill” (Bernice) Ingersoll of Grinell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1986; son, Harley Bublitz in 1995; daughter, Gloria Stevenson in 2010; and siblings, Elsie Ingersoll, Everett Ingersoll, Elaine Deets, Wayne Ingersoll and Wilmer “Glenn” Ingersoll; infant brother, Donald Ingersoll and infant sister, Marion Ingersoll.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Viola E. Newton

2011-07-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

Viola E. Newton, 92, of Charles City, passed away peacefully with her family close, on Saturday evening, July 2, 2011, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Memorial services for Viola Newton will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2011 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Jane Keel will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Viola Elisabeth Bergstrom was born June 25, 1919, to Swedish immigrants in St. Cloud, Minn. Her family moved to Charles City from Worthington, Minn. and owned Charles City Granite Works. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1938 and graduated from Waterloo School of Cosmetology. In 1940, she was united in marriage to Fred Newton. Viola worked for Charlie Lentz and Elite Beauty Shop. Vi and Fred owned and operated Band Box Cleaners, a successful cleaning business for more than 50 years. She was an excellent seamstress and accountant for the family business. Viola was first and foremost a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and knitting. She shared her artistic gifts with family and friends. Her hand crafted Christmas ornaments, quilted wall hangings, quilts as wedding gifts to each grandchild were only few of her many artistic talents. She was an avid bridge player and never missed an opportunity to share her famous apple and blueberry pies and cookies. Viola will long be remembered for her consideration of others before herself.

Living family members include her husband of 71 years, Fred; children, John (Jean) Newton of Charles City, Virginia (Ed) Bakke of St. Peter, Minn. and Barb (Steve) Gleason of Charles City; grandchildren, Brian “BJ” (Teresa) Newton of West Salem, Wis., Lynn (Terry) Bauer of Charles City, Dustin (Tracy) Bakke of Princeton, Minn., Sarah (Tom) Joyce of Seward, Nebr., David Bakke and his special friend, Jessi Albrecht of St. Francis, Minn., Jesse (Erin) Gleason of Cedar Falls, Ben (Mandy) Gleason Ankeny, Beth Gleason and her fiancée, Dean Stone of Cedar Falls; and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Anna (Johannesen) Bergstrom; sister, Bette in 1940; and brother, Gilbert in 2002.

Memorials may be directed to the Messiah Lutheran Church or Floyd County Friends of Cancer.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

William “Bill” Rickart

2011-06-28T14:35:00.000-07:00

William “Bill” Rickart, 48, of Charles City, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City as the result of complications from pneumonia.

Memorial services for Bill Rickart will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

William Robert Rickart was born November 16, 1962, at Charleston, Ill., the son of William and Darlene (Arnold) Judy. He graduated from Davis County High School in Bloomfield, Ray Vouge School of Design in Chicago, Ill. and attended school at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. for Radiologic Technology. Bill was an x-ray technician, worked in a cardiac cath lab and also was a Medical Traveler working in many states. His interests included artwork, flowers, traveling and cooking especially grilling for family and friends. In 2004 Bill had a stroke which prevented him from continuing work. Because of this, he helped start the Head and Stroke Support Group at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Living family members include his mother, Darlene Rickart of Charles City, two sisters, Sheila (Jim) Devereaux and Brenda Judy both of Charles City; four nieces, Melissa (Brad) Martin, Tiffany Reiher, Heather Reiher, and Nicole Reiher; a nephew, Cody Reiher; and three great nephews, Kaleb Martin, Kade Martin and Kale Martin.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Judy; and a brother, Kenneth Eugene Judy.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Alan Hart

2011-06-26T14:33:00.000-07:00

Alan Hart, 76, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City surrounded by his family.

No funeral service is being planned.

The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Alan Dean Hart was born August 28, 1934, at Sioux City, the son of Verle and Hazel (Barrow) Hart. He graduated from Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Mo. and Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. It was while working in Spirit Lake that he met Helen Lange and they were married on July 25, 1959, in Sutherland. Alan worked in industry for 30 years. He and Helen owned and operated Cedar Valley Printing for 18 years. Alan was a member of the First Congregational Church, Rotary Club, Elks and the YMCA. His interests included golfing, fishing, going to Green Bay Packer and St. Louis Cardinal games and vacationing at Lake Okoboji. One of the highlights of his life was attending, with his sons, the final two games of the 2006 World Series games in which the St. Louis Cardinals won their 10th championship.

Living family members include his wife, Helen Hart of Charles City; two sons, Robert (Susan) Hart of Portland, Ore. and David Hart of Mason City; two grandchildren, Annie and Jackson Hart; a brother, Robert (Alice) Hart of Lancaster, Calif.; and a sister Joan (Ted) Braucht of Sun City, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the local organization of your choice.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Elvie Leona Rose Reetz

2011-06-22T14:30:00.000-07:00

A funeral service for Elvie Reetz will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Pastor Debra Lincoln of the Colwell United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Colwell United Church of Christ. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cedar Health, 807 5th Street in Charles City on Friday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Elvie’s birthday.

Elvie Leona Rose Reetz was born on June 24, 1914 in Calhoun County, Iowa. Her parents were Frank and Lena (Wood) Rose. Elvie died on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City at the age of 96 years.

Elvie graduated from the Rinard High School in 1933. She then graduated from Capital City College in Des Moines. After graduation, she was a secretary for the Coca-Cola plant in Des Moines. In 1938 she was united in marriage to William Harold Dolph. To this union four children were born. After moving to the Colwell area, she became a farm woman. In December of 1955 she married Kenneth Reetz.

Elvie belonged to several organizations: Colwell United Church of Christ and Ladies Aide, Colwell Culture Club, Colwell Community Center, Women of the Moose, Iowa Federated Women’s Club, Rebecca Lodge, Air Force Mothers of American, and the Floyd County Navy Mothers. Ken and Elvie were also members of the Cedar Valley Steam Engine Association.

Those left to cherish her memory include her four children, Roselyn Beyer of Iowa, Paul Dolph of Oklahoma, Jerald Dolph of Texas and Janet Hancock of Colorado; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 1977 and her only sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and James B. Romans.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Doris A. Wilson

2011-06-12T17:34:00.000-07:00

Doris A. Wilson, 72, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Doris Wilson will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Robert Treichel will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Doris Ann Thompson Wilson was born September 20, 1938, at Perry, the daughter of Otis and Blanche (Carlton) Thompson. She received her primary education at Perry until her family moved to Charles City in 1954. She then attended Charles City High School graduating in 1957. On August 17, 1957, she was united in marriage to Walter Wilson at Tuscumbia, Mo. They then moved to Charles City where they would spend the rest of their lives. Over the years Doris was a cabinet maker, hobby farmer and raised puppies and horses. She was a former member of the Oak Park Church, Faith Bible Chapel and Double C Saddle Club. Her interests included all animals, putting puzzles together, sewing and knitting. Family was very important to Doris and she took every opportunity to share life’s experiences with them.

Living family members include a daughter, Brenda (Anthony) Schweiger of Charles City; a step-son, Danny (Gloria) Wilson of Charles City; two step-daughters, Lorraine Dotson of Floyd and Anita Sullivan of Mason City; 21 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; four brothers, Earl Thompson of Missouri, Otis “Lyle” Thompson of Perry, Neal (Phyllis) Thompson of Ionia and David Thompson of Kansas; and a sister, Rosemary (Earl) Dawson of Streetman, Tex.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1993; two brothers, Ray and Glenn Thompson; and a sister, Irene Miller.

Memorials may be directed to the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home Alzheimer’s Unit, 602 11th Street, Charles City, IA 50616

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Alice Waters

2011-06-08T14:06:00.001-07:00

Alice Waters, 86, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Cedar Falls Health Care Center in Cedar Falls.

Funeral services for Alice Waters will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Betty Alice Nielsen Waters was born February 28, 1925, at Mason City, the daughter of Niels and Johanne (Jakobsen) Nielsen. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1943. On November 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Merle Waters. They moved to Charles City where they ran the State Farm Insurance office. She also worked for Northwestern Bell. Alice was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She also taught infant swimming at the YMCA. Alice enjoyed needlework, family vacations and sharing life’s experiences with everyone. Her home and yard will always be remembered as favorite gathering places for all the neighborhood children.

Living family members include four children, David (Linda) Waters of Northwood, Barb Waters of Cedar Falls, Kevin Waters of Cedar Falls and Jim (Stacey) Waters of Granger; five grandchildren, Michelle Ritzert, Christina (Phillip) Rice, Mike Waters, Nathan Waters and Erica Waters; Four great grandchildren, Alex and Ben Ritzert and Zoey and Hayden Rice; a brother, Paul (Marie) Nielsen of Mason City; and a sister, Edie (Bruce) Meeker of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on October 26, 1996; and a brother, Dane Nielsen.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com

Idah Quigley

2011-06-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

Idah Quigley, 86, of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Idah Quigley will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time.

Idah Ione Hunter Quigley was born June 15, 1924, at Center Point, the daughter of David and Pearl (Schmickle) Hunter. She graduated from Center Point High School. On June 10, 1948, she was united in marriage to Gordon Quigley at Center Point. They lived in New York City for several years while Gordon was in the Army. After his discharge they returned to Charles City where Gordon was employed at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. Gordon died on November 6, 1995. Idah was a homemaker. For many years they wintered in Texas. Idah enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking and helping at and working farmers market.

Living family members include a niece, Juanita Dochterman of Ludowici, Ga.; a great niece, Brenda (Scott) Thompson of Columbia, S.C.; and three great great nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Juanita Marie Zarifis.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Gilbert L.O. Bartman

2011-06-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

Gilbert Bartman, 97, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main Street in Charles City. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Music Fund.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Andrea (Jim) DeVore of Charles City; grandchildren, Kurt (Gretchen) DeVore and Justin (Marcia) DeVore; great-grandchildren, Timothy, Michael, Zachary, Maxwell and Joseph DeVore and Hannah and Jonah DeVore; sister, Margee Veich; and brothers, Richard and George Bartman.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Grace Cummings

2011-06-05T16:00:00.000-07:00

Grace Cummings

2011-06-05T13:30:00.000-07:00

Grace Cummings, 95, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund or St. John Christian Preschool.

Grace was a lifelong resident of Charles City. She was employed at First Security Bank for 28 years and was very active in her church, St. John Evangelical Lutheran, as well as many other area organizations.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Sharon Immer of Burnsville, MN and Kathryn (Steven) Anderson of Minneapolis, MN; four grandchildren, Gerald (Carolyn) Immer, Andrew (Jamie) Immer, Sarah Immer and Charlie Anderson; and two great-grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Edgar Immer.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Irmgard “Irm” A. Becker

2011-05-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

Irmgard “Irm” A. Becker, 88, of Charles City, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Irm Becker will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Irmgard Anna Knock Becker was born May 8, 1923, in Allison, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Siefkes) Knock. She graduated from Shell Rock High School and attended Wartburg College, Waverly. Irm worked at the Lutheran Children’s Home in Waverly and served as a parish worker at First Saint John Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio. While serving in Toledo, she met Erwin “Erv” Becker, and they were married on August 6, 1946, at Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Irm and Erv moved to Charles City where she became involved in Church and community. A member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Irm loved her church and served in many ways. Her faith in Christ shaped her identity and her life. Irm served as an auxiliary volunteer “Pink Lady” at the hospital and volunteered with Heart to Home Hospice, receiving the Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award in 1995. She also enjoyed her involvement with the Charles City Women’s Club. Irm’s vocation as a home maker was important to her, as was her work for 23 years as office manager for the family business, Becker Home Improvement.

Irm is survived by a son, Mark (Judy) Becker of Woodbury, Minn.; two daughters, Karen (Max) Brandau of Nora Springs and Kathy (Monte) Waldorf of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Amy Becker, Katy Becker, Daniel (Bryce) Becker, Justin Brandau, Dawn (Clint) Harrell, Renae (Greg) Adams, Susanne Waldorf and Correne (Todd) Larsen; six great grandchildren; and a brother, Sike Knock of Lakeland, Fla.

Irm was preceded in death by her parents; and husband of 59 years, Erv, on June 17, 2006.

Memorials may be directed to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main Street, Charles City, IA 50616 or to ELCA Disaster Response through Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

William K. Ehling

2011-05-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

William K. Ehling, 90, of New Brighton, MN and formerly of Charles City, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Brightondale Assisted Living in New Brighton, MN.

A funeral service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 701 1st Avenue in Floyd on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Martha Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation will be held at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City on Wednesday, June 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Floyd Grace United Methodist Church. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Beulah M. Carson

2011-05-25T21:00:00.000-07:00

Beulah M. Carson, 104, of Charles City, died Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.

In celebration of Beulah's life, there will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Goldie Marrs

2011-05-25T11:09:00.001-07:00

Goldie Marrs, 100, of Rockford died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Cedar Health Care Facility in Charles City.

A celebration of Goldie’s life will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2011 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Rockford Senior Center, 206 W. Main Avenue, in Rockford. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Sara J. Kelly

2011-05-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

Sara J. Kelly, 64, of Marble Rock, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 23, 2011, at her home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

A funeral Mass for Sara Kelly will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Roseville. Monsignor Walter Brunkan will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Roseville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Roseville Gymnasium where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the gymnasium.

Sara Jane Warner was born July 25, 1946, in Charles City, the daughter of Ceo D. and Sadie M. (McMullen) Warner. Growing up in Rockford, she was the eighth of nine children. In 1964, she graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School. On October 23, 1965, she was united in marriage to Norman Kelly at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Roseville. Together they made their home on the Kelly family century farm near Marble Rock where they raised their four children. In addition to helping on the farm, Sara also had various other jobs over the years including Marble Rock town librarian, waitress at Clancey’s, Farmers Cooperative, and media aide for RRMR School for 15 years, retiring in July of 2010. Sara was also a long time active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Roseville and Rosary Society. Above all, she was devoted to her family and friends and was a very patient and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Sara loved life and some of the things she loved most were family gatherings for birthdays and holidays, hours spent in her large vegetable garden and among her perennial flower beds, watching the many birds that visited her feeders, cross country skiing, reading by herself and to the grandchildren and visiting and traveling with friends or family. Over the years, she was involved in many activities including Hi-Neighbor Club, Cub Scouts, 4-H, Bowling League, canoeing and camping. Sara’s family was very important to her and her grandchildren will especially remember her tea parties, sunflower houses, garden “jungle”, and “adventures” including 4-wheeler rides, time at the river and sandpit. She was always ready to try new things and visit new places. It is hard to put into words everything Sara’s life was, but she will be missed greatly.

Living family members include her husband, Norm Kelly of Marble Rock; four children, Bob Kelly of Mason City, Mardel (Rod) Brockett of Reinbeck, Andy (Dr. Corey) Kelly of Sherrill and Frank (Mary) Kelly of Mason City; eight grandchildren, Kelly, Sadie and Paul Brockett, Skyler, Liam and Bryce Kelly and Ryan and Avery Kelly; two sisters, Bethel (Ronald) Ritter of Charles City and Ethel Ann Lane of Frederic, Wis.; four brothers, Allan (Betty) Warner of Charles City, Charles (Audrey) Warner of Sheffield, David (Cheryl) Warner of Greene and Gary (Virginia) Warner of Denver; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Gordon and Max Warner.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Elsie R. Gordon

2011-05-21T21:00:00.000-07:00

Elsie R. Gordon, 95, of Charles City, died Saturday afternoon, May 21, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Elsie Gordon will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until service time Friday.

Elsie Rebecca Holien was born April 1, 1916, on the farm north of Ossian, the youngest of fourteen children, to Halver H. and Sire (Sandvik) Holien. She received her education from rural schools. Elsie married Richard Gordon and they later divorced. She is the last of a generation in the Holien family. Elsie was an active member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interests included playing cards, vegetable gardening and canning. Her pride in her family and their Norwegian heritage was evident to anyone who knew her.

Elsie is survived by her former husband, Richard Gordon of Nashua; a son, LaVern (Rose) Gordon of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Timothy (Dawn) Johnson, Sarah (Ryan) Holdmeyer, Paul (Sarah) Johnson and Christine (Chad Ballagh) Gordon; two great grandchildren, Kennedy and Kinley Holdmeyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Nancy Johnson; a grandson, Neil Gordon; six sisters and seven brothers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church or a charity of choice.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Clarence F. Prange

2011-05-18T21:00:00.000-07:00

Clarence F. Prange, 92, of Charles City, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Windsor Nursing and Rehab Center in Cedar Falls.

Funeral services for Clarence Prange will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and at the church on Monday an hour prior to the service.

Clarence Frank Prange was born January 1, 1919, in Butler County, the son of Fred and Alma (Constien) Prange. He attended rural school and then helped his dad on the family farm. In 1940 he graduated from Reppert’s School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Ind. Shortly after that he enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard various warships during World War II. He was discharged in November of 1945 and returned to Iowa. On April 26, 1946, he was united in marriage to Lucille DeBower at Vilmar and relocated to Charles City where he remained until 2006. Clarence was an auctioneer for 54 years, a profession he truly enjoyed and was inducted into the Auctioneer’s Hall of Fame. He was a member of the State and National Auctioneer’s Association and was always willing to donate his services for community events. Clarence was also a member of the American Legion and served in the Charles City Ceremonial Unit for many years. He took great pride in his Appaloosa horses which he raised and showed for over 50 years.

Living family members include a daughter, Mavis Prange of Minneapolis, Minn.; two grandchildren, Josh (Suzzanna) Dell and Martha Dell; four great granddaughters; a brother, Cliff (Darline) Prange of Ames; and a sister, Lorene St. John of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife in 1992; and two daughters, infant Karen Prange in in 1958 and Eunice Dell in 2008.

Memorials may be directed to the family or charity of choice.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Dean A. Rivers

2011-05-13T21:00:00.000-07:00

Dean A. Rivers, 84, of Oelwein, formerly of Floyd, died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Grandview Health Care Center in Oelwein.

Funeral services for Dean Rivers will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Fohs of Saint John Lutheran Church at Arlington will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Visitation will be at the Hauser Funeral Home Monday from noon until service time.

Dean Alfred Rivers was born July 1, 1926, in Mitchell County, the son of Alfred and Myrtie (Dawley) Rivers. He attended Charles City High School. On June 1, 1944, he was united in marriage to Rita Hagarty and they later divorced. Dean married Ruby Larson on March 21, 2008. Over the years he worked in construction, farmed and was employed at Salsbury Laboratories. His interests included dancing, singing and playing the piano. He will be remembered as a great whistler and one who enjoyed mowing grass and blowing snow.

Living family members include his wife, Ruby Rivers of Oelwein; six children, Ronald Rivers of Nashua, Edna Rivers of Winthrop, Gerald (Sue) Rivers of Keil, Wis., Roger Hagarty of Seattle, Wash., Kenneth Rivers of What Cheer and Teresa Rivers of Waverly; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; five step children, Mardelle (Leon) Streicher of Lamont, Roger (Mario) West of Unionville, Mo, Diane Smith of Lamont, Sheryl (Randy) Sherman of Maynard and Larry (Annette) West of West Union; 13 step grandchildren and 25 step great grandchildren; a sister, Unis Hughes of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Brett Rivers; a brother, Ryal Rivers; and six sisters, Ruby Polluck, Lois Marks, June Lynch, Avis Brown, and Opal Porter.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Evelyn M. Zierath

2011-05-07T21:00:00.000-07:00

Evelyn M. Zierath, 94, of Charles City died peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Evelyn Zierath will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Wesleyan Church. Pastor Dennis Bachman will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Rockford. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Evelyn Mae Buckner Zierath was born February 19, 1917, at Rudd, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Langman) Buckner. She received her education from the Prairie Center country school and Rockford High School. On July 20, 1940, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Zierath at Charles City. To this union one son, Robert was born. Lloyd died in December of 1967. Over the years Evelyn worked at Hoover Hatchery, C & J Restaurant, and Bergos Department Store. For 10 years she participated in the Foster Grandparent Program and was named Grandma of the year in 2007. She enjoyed coloring, putting puzzles together, playing dice and Bingo and writing to her family. Cooking and baking were also important with pies and “baked beans” being her specialty. Evelyn was a member of the First Wesleyan Church and served in various positions in the church. She was an inspiration to her family and to all who knew her. As a prayer warrior she will be remembered as one who had a “direct line to heaven” as she prayed continuously for her family and friends.

Living family members include a son, Robert (Peggy) Zierath of Cedar Rapids; two granddaughters, Sondra Dunham and Candace Zierath; two great grandchildren, Whitney Readshaw and Courtney (Jeff) Weng; a brother, Chester (Mary) Buckner of Reed Springs, Mo.; and two sisters, Joyce (Rolland) Cook and Carol (John) Miller both of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and four sisters, Rose Ryan, Margaret Nauman, Ruby Phillips and Virginia Buckner in infancy.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the First Wesleyan Church, 913 South Main, Charles City, IA 50616 or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Almeda A. Obermeier

2011-05-01T21:00:00.000-07:00

Almeda A. Obermeier, 98, of Charles City, died Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Almeda Obermeier will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church.

Almeda Alice Kneisel was born August 14, 1912, in Floyd County, the daughter of Charles and Lida Ann (McCarty) Kneisel. She graduated from Charles City High School. On October 15, 1930, she was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Obermeier in Austin, Minn. Almeda was employed at Davis Paint and retired from Sears. For many years Almeda was a Girl Scout Leader. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anthony’s Circle, McKinley Home Craft Circle and Wildwood Ladies Golf Association. Her interests included golfing, crocheting, knitting, needle point work and mowing her lawn.

Living family members include her three daughters, Darlene Weiss of Janesville, Sheila Fisher of Charles City and Karen (Dick) Keating of Banning, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; and one great great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law, Roger Fisher; four sisters; and two brothers.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Irene Stohr

2011-04-29T21:00:00.002-07:00

Irene Stohr, 88, of El Cajon, Calif., formerly of Charles City, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at Grossmont Hospital in Le Mesa, Calif.

Funeral services for Irene Stohr will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home an hour prior to the service.

Irene Heckman Stohr was born April 11, 1923, at Shell Rock, the daughter of Harry and Myrtle (Dearth) Heckman. She graduated from Cedar Rapids and Iowa Business College. On August 8, 1943, she was united in marriage to Richard Stohr at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. While living in Charles City she was employed at Northwestern Bell Company and Salsbury Laboratories and after moving to El Cajon she worked at Carpenter Technology. She was a very active member of the First Lutheran Church and held various positions in the church.

Living family members include a daughter, Sharon (Martin) Vance of Bella Vista, Ark.; a son, Richard (Ellen) Stohr, Jr. of Big Bear City, Calif.; two grandsons, Martin Vance, Jr. and Joseph Vance; a granddaughter, Michelle Stohr, and a great granddaughter, Shelby Stohr.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother and three sisters.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Evelyne Ann Knapp

2011-04-29T21:00:00.001-07:00

Evelyne Ann Knapp, 1 month old daughter of Anthony and Holly Knapp, of Charles City, died April 29, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Private family services will be held at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City.

Evelyne Ann Knapp was born March 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Although Evelyne’s time with us was short, she filled our hearts with a lifetime of love.

Living family members include her parents; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Jean Weigel of Charles City; paternal grandparents, Sandra and Tom Brownlow of Charles City and Bruce and Maria Knapp of Milwaukee, Wis.; maternal great grandparents, Irma Hamm of Charles City and James and Sharon Weigel of Charles City; paternal great grandparents, Theresa Cyra of German Town, Wis. and Roland and Naomi Knapp of Jackson, Wis.; aunts and uncles, Bruce Jr. and Pamela Knapp of Port Washington, Wis., Vincent Knapp of Milwaukee, Wis., Nichole Weigel of Charles City and Amanda Hamm of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandfather, Leonard Hamm and paternal step-grandfather, Peter May.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Virginia E. Thompson

2011-04-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Virginia E. Thompson, 88, of Charles City, died Friday morning, April 22, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Virginia Thompson will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Chaplain Sam Mack of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home.

Virginia Elizabeth Thompson was born August 23, 1922, in Charles City the daughter of John K. and Ina Grace (White) Thompson. In 1940, she graduated from the Charles City High School. Over the years Virginia was employed at Sherman Nursery, Commercial Trust and Savings, was a civilian with Signal Corp., JC Penny Company and Salsbury Laboratories. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Peace Group, Charles City Woman’s Club and Women’s Cemetery Improvement Association where she served as Treasurer. Virginia was also a member of the Wa-Tan-Ye Club, where she held offices locally as well as District Director at one time. Her interests included reading and cooking.

Living family members include her brother, Robert (Darlene) Thompson of Jesup; sister-in-law, Dawn Thompson of Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, John, Donald, Gordon, Douglas and Russell Thompson; two sisters, Winnifred Zierath and Dorothy Ward; and several sisters-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Mary A. Richards

2011-04-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

Mary A. Richards, 77, of Charles City, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Mary Richards will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Mary Anne Foxen Richards was born September 21, 1933, at Osage, the daughter of Matthew and Agnes (Spoden) Foxen. She attended school at New Haven. On February 25, 1956, she was united in marriage to Paul Richards at Mason City. In 1957 they moved to Charles City. Paul died on August 12, 2002. Mary was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rosary Society, Ministry of Praise, and V.F.W. Auxiliary. For several years she was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary at the Floyd County Medical Center. Her interests included fishing, dancing, traveling and playing cards. Family was always important to Mary and she looked forward to sharing her life with them.

Living family members include two children, Julie (Leland) Hansen of Independence and David Richards of Prior Lake, Minn.; a grandson, Jason Richards; a step grandson; two great grandchildren; four brothers, Matt (Delores) Foxen, Jr., Ed Foxen, Joe (Carole) Foxen and Jerome (Beverly) Foxen all of Charles City; and three sisters, Agnes Aringdale of Charles City, Wilma “Jeanie” (Jim) Onken of Orchard and Norma “Jeanie” (Dave) Crandall of Chickasaw.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, James Richards and a step grandson, Ryan Moetsch.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Becky J. Reams

2011-04-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

Becky J. Reams, 59, of Charles City, died Monday morning, April 18, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Becky Reams will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Ruth Yeaton of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Becky Jo Temple was born April 14, 1952, in Fort Lee, Va., the daughter of William J. and Shirley (Brown) Temple. She graduated from the Charles City High School and Le James Beauty School. On August 27, 1971, she was united in marriage to Steven Reams and they later divorced. Over the years, Becky was employed at the Golden Touch and Chautauqua Homes in Charles City. Becky enjoyed all animals, feeding the birds and when she was younger playing the violin.

Living family members include her three children, Eric Reams and his special friend Roberta Hill of Charles City, Nicole (Lucas) Adams of Ontario, Canada and Lucus Reams of Charles City; three grandchildren, Hunter, Madeline and Matraca Adams; mother, Shirley Temple of Charles City; and two brothers, Dale Temple of Floyd and Doug (June) Temple of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her father.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Donna E. White

2011-04-17T13:05:00.000-07:00

Donna E. White, 85, of Charles City, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Donna White will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Church Social Hall, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue after 1:30 p.m. at the church on Wednesday.

Donna Elizabeth Ward was born December 18, 1925, in Wesley, the daughter of William and Tracy (Goetz) Ward. On January 8, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gilman White in Charles City. Donna was a registered nurse and the school’s head nurse for many years. She volunteered all around town. Donna received an award from the Governor of Iowa for volunteering at nursing homes and received 30 year recognition from the Chautauqua Homes for calling BINGO. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, V.F.W. Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, BPW and PTA. Her interests included knitting and gardening, especially roses, she was known as the Rose Lady. Donna was a wonderful caregiver, who loved people.

Living family members include her husband, Gilman White of Charles City; two children, Steve White of Charles City and Janice (Steve) Barnett of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Michelle (Chris) Lewis of St. Louis Park, Minn. and Matthew Wolfe of Phoenix, Ariz.; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Emily Lewis; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Gerald and DuWayne White; two brothers, William and Faye Ward; and one sister, Iva Mae Smith.

Memorials may be directed to Arthritis Research.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia A. Stevens

2011-04-16T13:03:00.000-07:00

Patricia A. Stevens, 79, of Charles City, died Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

A funeral Mass for Patricia Stevens will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries and Monsignor Stanley Hayek will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Patricia Agnes Sullivan Stevens was born June 13, 1931, at Estherville, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Maloney) Sullivan. She graduated from Estherville High School. On August 31, 1950, she was united in marriage to John “Jack” Stevens at Holy Family Catholic Church in Estherville. They moved to Charles City in 1958. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Saint Anthony Circle and Rosary Society. Patricia enjoyed playing bingo and cards. Family was very important to Patricia. She enjoyed the family gatherings and looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters and great granddaughter.

Living family members include her husband, John “Jack” Stevens of Charles City; a daughter, Jackie Gade of Waterloo; two granddaughters, Jennifer Gade and Teresa (Steve) Paulsen; a great granddaughter, Addison Caray Paulsen; and a sister, Margaret Mary Roberts of Estherville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jerry Sullivan; and a sister, Catherine McIlwraith.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

John O. Gordon

2011-04-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

John O. Gordon, 91, of Charles City, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for John Gordon will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cross Lutheran Church, 312 1st Avenue in Charles City. Pastor James Grabitske will officiate. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery at Elma. There will be an honor guard by the Charles City Police Department and a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

John Oliver Gordon was born October 30, 1919 at Jerico, the son of Edward and Anna (Otteson) Gordon. He received his education at Jerico. John served in the United States Army during World War II. On June 17, 1946, he was united in marriage to Esther Michael. He worked for a few years at Oliver/White Farm Corporation. From 1953 to 1981 he was with the Charles City Police Department where he served as Chief of Police from 1966 to 1981. He was a member of Cross Lutheran Church, Rotary, V.F.W. and the American Legion. His interests included fishing and traveling. John always looked forward to spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include two children, Carol Laine of Gainsville, Fla. and David (Lori) Gordon of Charles City; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, James (Peggy) Gordon of West Hurley, N.Y. and Merle (Ann) Gordon of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and two sisters, Stella Alexander of Calif. and Charlene (LaVerne) Cutsforth of Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Edward Gordon; and two sisters, Thelma Wignall and Ruth Duncan.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Arlene Kolthoff

2011-04-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Arlene Kolthoff, 90, of Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center in Waterloo, formerly of Charles City, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City on Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. with Msgr. Stanley Hayek as celebrant. Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery in New Hampton. A visitation will be held at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City on Friday, April 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Scripture Service to be held at 5:00 p.m. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the family to be distributed at a later date. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Arlene was born on September 18, 1920 in Chickasaw Township, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (McGrane) Cutsforth. She attended country school near Lawler. She was united in marriage to Robert F. Kolthoff on February 10, 1939 in Waterloo. Robert passed away in 1957. Arlene raised her family in New Hampton. She moved to Charles City in 1965 and to Waterloo in 2008. She worked as a waitress through most of her life. Arlene loved to go dancing. She also liked to cook. She loved children and enjoyed babysitting and volunteering as a Foster Grandmother. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and participated in the St. Anthony Circle.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; daughters, Helen and Cheryl in infancy; sons, John and Bob; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; son-in-law, Herbert Long; sisters, Madonna in infancy and Mable Randall; and brothers, Merle, Herb, Rob, Virgil, Glenn and Bill.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Nancy (Tom) Brettmann of Denver, IA, Patricia Long of New Hampton and Cliff (Margie) Kolthoff of Cedar Falls; eight grandchildren, Terri (Kevin) Huber and Shawn (Bob) Buhrow of Denver, IA, Tracy (Anthony) Lumetta and Kenny (Lori) Kolthoff of Cedar Falls, Kevin (Kathy) Kolthoff of Colorado, Kelly (Cindy) Kolthoff of Ankeny, Karen (Matt) Long of State Center and Sherean (Tony) Barton of Minnesota; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Ida Mae Yearling and LaVerne (Charlene) Cutsforth, both of Waterloo, James Cutsforth of Calmar, and Cletus Cutsforth of Cottage Grove, MN.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Jeanette A. Schilling

2011-04-08T17:41:00.000-07:00

Jeanette Schilling, 78, of Charles City, passed away Friday morning, April 8th, 2011, with family at her side. She was under the impressive and tender care, of the Floyd County Medical Center along with North Iowa Hospice for the past ten days.

A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30, April 13, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. Father Carl Ries will preside over the Mass. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 in the evening on Tuesday, April 12. The Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will follow at 7:30. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church.

Jeanette Agnes Scheer was born in Fresenden, North Dakota, daughter of Elmer and Johanna (Jordan) Scheer. She grew up in Stacyville, Iowa, where she met and later married “J.A”. Jean Anthony Schilling. They were married in June of 1952 at a US Naval Base in Ventura California and would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this summer.

They raised their family of eight, largely in Charles City where Jeanette practiced as an LPN for nearly 30 years. She worked at various Chautauqua nursing homes and the Floyd County Hospital. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and St. Teresa Circle.

Over the years, Jeanette’s amazing gardens adorned various streets in town and gardening was her favorite hobby. She enjoyed blackjack, bridge, traveling, country music and her girlfriends. She loved baking and cooking and is famous for her orange rolls. Above all, Jeanette adored her family and their gatherings. She was a lover of life and passed this on to all her children and their children.

She is survived by her husband, Jean Schilling and their eight children, Debra and Jon Rompf , Kathryn and Steve Block, both from California, Rebecca Schilling, Iowa, Steven Schilling , Michigan, Laurie Schilling, Minnesota, Ann Brooks and Jennifer Schilling, both of Charles City, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a brother, Donald and Jean Scheer of Denver.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kay Hatten; and a brother, Jerry Scheer.

She was loved dearly by all of her family and will remain with us in spirit always.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Robert J. Eggert

2011-04-05T13:40:00.000-07:00

Robert J. (Bob) Eggert, 88, passed away February 28, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main St., Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-3397. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges officiating. Members of the family will be present from 9:30 am to the time of service. Inurnment will be held at Riverside Cemetary at a later date.

A complete obituary for Robert Eggert can be found here.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641- 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Mary Pat Huffman

2011-04-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

Mary Pat Huffman, 71, of Charles City, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Mary Pat Huffman will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Saint Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery at Dougherty.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. and the Rosary prayed at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Mary Pat Backer Huffman was born April 18, 1939, at Dougherty, the daughter of Francis Backer. She was raised by her grandmother Mayme Backer. Mary Pat graduated from Saint Patrick’s School at Dougherty. On June 22, 1957, she married Chester Huffman. They later divorced. Over the years Mary Pat worked at A&W, babysat, was a nurse aide at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Comprehensive Systems, cleaned houses and the school. She also sold Avon and Amway for several years. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, playing 500, listening to 50’s music, playing the piano, dancing, bicycling, camping, fishing, family gatherings and was learning to play Texas Hold’em Poker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include four children, Renee (James) Waechter, David (Laura) Huffman, Daniel Huffman and special friend Ruth Ungs and Susan (Shawn) Richard all of Charles City; 19 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three brothers, Martin (Sherri) Werner of East Dubuque, Ill, Larry (Cathy) Werner of Dubuque and Ron (Susan) Werner of Davenport; and a sister, Kathy Lehman of East Dubuque Ill.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; mother; a brother, John Werner; and three sisters, Bernice White, Mary O’Harrow and Lucille Morehouse.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Leon A. Hugeback

2011-04-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

Robert H. Franke, 89, of Charles City, died Friday, April 1, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services for Robert Franke will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dave Byrd, chaplain with Iowa Hospice, will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.

Robert Herman Franke was born March 18, 1922, in Floyd County, the son of Ludwig and Jesse (Meek) Franke. He received his education from rural Floyd County schools. On November 8, 1945, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Inman. Robert farmed for 13 years and was employed at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company for 26 years. He also was a volunteer fireman for ten years. Robert was a member of the Royal Neighbors Fraternal Organization and past member of the Moose Lodge. For 26 years he was a softball pitcher in northeast Iowa and southern Minnesota. Robert was a perfectionist and that showed itself in his beautiful lawn, vegetable garden, orchard and woodworking projects.

Living family members include his wife Marjorie Franke of Charles City; two children, Doug (Kathy) Franke of Charles City and Vicki (Dave) Stone of Mason City; four grandchildren, Bridgette (Bryan) Quade, Brandon (Lindsey) Franke, Tanya Borts and Toni Lewis; four great grandchildren, Makenzi and Zackary Quade, Autumn Lewis and Brandon Borts; and a sister, Inez Marzen of Greene.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Edna Franke; and a brother-in-law, Ed Marzen.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Evelyn Klinetop

2011-03-30T13:31:00.000-07:00

Evelyn Klinetop, 85, of Charles City, formerly of Mason City, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City. Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Osage Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Evelyn was born on July 22, 1925 in Grafton, Iowa, the daughter of Max and Emma (Kirchgatter) Runge. She grew up on her family’s farm in Grafton. She would later move to St. Ansgar, and after her marriage to Loren E. Weaverling on December 18, 1942, the couple moved to Osage. In 1945 they again moved to Mason City where she would live for nearly 40 years. Evelyn was employed at Mode-O-Day for many years where she sewed garments. Loren passed away in 1977. She would again remarry on February 24, 1989 to Howard James, however, Howard passed away later that year. Evelyn was united in marriage to Allan Klinetop on September 16, 2000. They moved to Charles City where she has resided since.

Evelyn enjoyed sewing and created many quilts. Loren and Evelyn took pride in tending their garden, specializing in all varieties of roses. Evelyn also created special flower arrangements for weddings. They also played a large part in starting the rose garden in State Center. Loren and Evelyn traveled extensively around the United States, and even took a trip around Europe while their son was in the service. They were members of the Camping Club, the Citizen Band Radio Club, the Garden Club and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. Evelyn’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family, and she especially took pleasure in seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husbands, Loren Weaverling and Howard James; her parents; brother, Virgil Runge; and sister, Arlene Klinetop.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Allan Klinetop; son, Larry (Mary) Weaverling of Des Moines; step-son, Marvin (Sheryl) Klinetop of Floyd; grandchildren, Shawn Weaverling, Ryan (Heather) Weaverling, Nicholas Klinetop, Amber (Jeremy) Deverell, Howard “Jay” James II, Mark (Linda) James and Kim (Bill) Lewande; great-grandchildren, Tristan and Sydney Weaverling, Elijah and Gabriella Deverell, Josh James, Lauren and Carly James and Ashleigh and Meghan Lewande; and sisters, Hazel Wirtjes of Britt and Vivian Gallup of Sparta, IL.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Robert J. “Bob” Murray

2011-03-24T12:56:00.001-07:00

Robert J. “Bob” Murray, 81, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Robert Murray will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Robert James Murray was born September 13, 1929, in Charles City, the son of Austin and Estella (Kehoe) Murray. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy. In 1951, he served in the United States Navy. On November 19, 1955, he was united in marriage to Jo Ellen Marron in Waucoma. Bob farmed all of his life from the age of 16 and also was a salesman for Pioneer Seed Corn for 19 years. Over the years, he was a board member of the Floyd County Pork Producers, Northeast Iowa Research Farm, YMCA, Immaculate Conception Parish Council and local co-operative. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge and a volunteer with the Charles City Fire Department. Bob had a passion for farming, car shopping and spending time with his family. He also loved driving the SAG wagon for RAGBRAI for 10+ years. Bob and Jo Ellen enjoyed wintering in Phoenix, Ariz. for 15 years where they met many new friends.

Living family members include his wife of 55 years, Jo Ellen Murray of Charles City; six children, Rick (Bette) Murray of Floyd, Jeannie (Jerry) Parker of Cedar Rapids, Jeff (Lori) Murray of Charles City, Kevin Murray of Johnston, Craig (Sherrie) Murray of Olathe, Kans. and Jennifer (Andy) Girkin of Urbandale; 16 grandchildren; four great grandchildren: and a brother, Jim Murray of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Pat Fitzpatrick and Marie Simmons; and a brother, Bill Murray.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Michael E. Oxley

2011-03-22T12:55:00.000-07:00

Michael E. Oxley, 55, of Charles City, died Tuesday morning, March 22, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services for Michael Oxley will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Pastor Jim Stiles will officiate. Inurnment will be in Concord Cemetery, Garner.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church in Mason City.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Archie A. Ingersoll

2011-03-19T12:54:00.000-07:00

Archie A. Ingersoll, 96, formerly of 616 8th Ave., Charles City, peacefully passed away Saturday night, March 19, 2011

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev’s. Gordon Berryman and Martin Miller. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Howardville Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Howardville Wesleyan Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Archie Alan was born on July 22, 1914 in rural Floyd the youngest son of Robert Maurice and Effie May (Childs) Ingersoll. He attended rural schools and then graduated from Floyd High School in 1933, unusual at the time. He farmed for a few years and then worked in the foundry at Oliver/White Farm for 25 years until retiring in 1976. He very much enjoyed woodworking and fixing everything mechanical in his shop. Archie was a bike rider many years before Ragbrai was ever thought of and continued riding his bike until age 91. On June 17, 1945 he was united in marriage to Mildred Turner in Osage. They made their home in Charles City on 8th street after raising their children in rural Floyd. He was great with kids and was everybody’s “Archie Grandpa.” He always was taking kids fishing and camping and greatly enjoyed the social aspect. While farming one of his great pleasures was working with his horses. Archie looked forward to the family reunions and volunteering with the kids at the “Y”. He was active in his church and its bible school program. He also enjoyed music and was a self-taught harmonica player.

He is survived by one sister; Jeanne Ingersoll of Phoenix, Arizona; two of his children, Russell and his wife, Tedi Ingersoll, of Weirton, West Virginia and Sandra Dugan and her husband, Mike of Charles City; 8 grandchildren, Candice and Tadd Ingersoll, Crystal Hinders, Kimmy Dugan, Kathi Guenther, Bryan and Linda Zimmerman and Laurie Labounty; 14 great grandchildren, Larissa, Kaylin, Ryan, Jennie, and Megan Ingersoll, Alex Riley and Matt Meyer, Dawson and Owen Hinders, Morgan and Landon Guenther, Nathan Zimmerman, and Taylor and Regan Labounty. .

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, on January 15, 1995; one child in infancy; daughter, Lois Zimmerman; sisters, Georgiana Ross and Dorothy Goecken; two brothers, Maurice and Lewis Ingersoll and a great-granddaughter, Angel Hinders..

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St, Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com

Vivian Decker Quam

2011-03-19T12:50:00.000-07:00

Vivian Decker Quam, 78, of Northwood, formerly of Floyd and Nashua, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Vivian Quam will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Pastor Karen Grandall will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Vivian Nelda Ida Kalke Decker Quam was born January 19, 1933, in Floyd County, the daughter of Milo and Viola (Kamin) Kalke. She graduated from Floyd High School. Vivian also attended North Iowa Area Community College and Iowa State University for income tax courses. On September 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Decker at Austin, Minn. Lloyd died on October 1, 1994. Vivian married Gaylen Quam on May 4, 1996 at Northwood. For many years Vivian was a tax consultant in Charles City and then at Northwood. She thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and working with numbers and math. Vivian was a member of the First Lutheran Church. Her interests included reading, sewing and canning. She sewed over 500 quilt tops for Lutheran World Relief. Vivian also enjoyed singing in the past with the choir at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd and was the soloist for many weddings at the Little Brown Church. She will always be remembered for her love of others and sharing life’s experiences with them.

Living family members include her husband, Gaylen Quam of Northwood; a daughter, Joy (Tom) Krieger of Nashua; three sons, Michael Decker of Sanborn, Russell (Wendy) Decker of Osage and Gene Quam of Northwood; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Foote, Jesse Krieger, Luke Decker, Matthew Decker, Justin Kadner, Josh Decker and Trevor Decker; 8 great grandchildren; a sister, Nona Smith of Dike; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lloyd.

Memorials may be directed to the First Lutheran Church Quilters Club.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Lorna O. Stern

2011-03-17T12:47:00.000-07:00

Lorna O. Stern, 90, of 211 7th St. NE, Rockford, Iowa died Thursday, March 17, 2011, with her family at her side, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs, Iowa, where she was a resident for only a week.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, March 21, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main, Rockford, Iowa. Officiating will be the Pastors Alan Schultz and Patricia Shaw. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm Sunday at the Church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Memorials may be directed to the Lorna Stern Memorial Fund in care of the family. Condolences and messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Lorna Otillia was born the fourth child of Sanford and Ida (Williamson) Carlson on January 27, 1921 on the family farm near Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin. She attended country school, graduating from the 8th grade. She was united in marriage to Warren Stern on July 3, 1938 in Cresco, Iowa. They farmed in various locations in Minnesota including Taopi, LeRoy, and Adams. Warren and Lorna moved their family to Iowa when he was employed at the Oliver Farm Equipment Company in Charles City. They lived first near Elma, then rural Rockford, and moved into Rockford in 1948.

Lorna helped with the work on the farm, including milking cows and raising chickens. For many years she raised a vegetable garden and enjoyed canning and freezing the produce. She loved flowers and will be remembered for her “green thumb.” When the children were older she worked outside the home. She was a cook at the Rockford school, worked at the Rockford Brick and Tile Company, and was a seamstress for the Mode O’Day clothing factory in Mason City, Iowa. For many years Warren and Lorna enjoyed spending their summers fishing on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. A favorite trip for them was in 1962 when they traveled by train to Tacoma, Washington, to visit Diane and Timm while he was in the Army. For the last twelve years of Warren’s life she cared for him at home.

She was very talented with the crochet hook and knitting needles. Family members have many afghans, doilies, and other items to cherish. She also made lovely doilies with beads, many things with plastic canvas, and hats and purses out of beverage cans. Lorna was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and had a special place on her living room wall with many pictures of them. She was looking forward to the birth of her great-great-granddaughter in June.

Surviving Lorna are her three children Leona and her husband Morris Parcher, Dale and his wife Janet Stern, and Diane and her husband Lyle “Timm” Marker, all of Rockford; seven Grandchilden including Leona and Morris’ children Kenneth (Rebecca) Parcher, Northwood; Paul (Kara) Parcher, Rockford; David (Joan) Parcher, Navarre, Fl; Karen (Jason) Moss, Council Bluffs; and Diane and Timm’s children Leon (Vicky) Marker, Rockford, Troy Marker and fiancé Chira, Centerville, IA; and Craig Marker, Nora Springs; 15 Great-Grandchildren Christopher (Sabrina) Parcher, Matthew, Lauren, Ethan, Leigh and Shaun Parcher, Kyle, Austin, and Benjamin Moss, and Cory, Curtis, Garrett, Sadye, Dylan and Calen Marker. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Emily Carlson, Lois Carlson, Marlene and her husband Stan Radunz; brothers-in-law Eldred (Butch) Mayzlik, Donald Stern, George Ulrick, Sr., and special friends Fred and Margaret Schultz, Mason City, and Donavon and Juanita Schuster, DesMoines.

Lorna was preceded in death by her husband Warren in 1995, parents, three sisters Ruth Bos, Iola Harrington, Donna Mae Mayzlik, three brothers Sylvester, Palmer, and Roger Carlson, and one great-great-granddaughter Elora Grace Parcher.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com

Ralph H. Willert

2011-03-16T12:43:00.000-07:00

Ralph H. Willert, 94, of 1820 230th St. Rockford, died Wednesday evening, March 16, 2011.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Roseville, Iowa. Officiating will be the Monsignor Walter Brunkan. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 Friday at Fullerton Hage funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa. A scripture service will be held at 4:00 with a rosary at 7:00. Interment will be in Roseville Cemetery. Condolences and messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Ralph Henry was born one of three sons to Henry Louis and Minnie Augusta (Brandenburg) Willert on June 20, 1916. Surrounded by his family, Ralph passed away at home on the family farm where he was born and raised. Ralph graduated from the Rockford High School in 1935. He continued on the farm working hard all of his life. He loved raising his Angus cattle and tending to the farmstead, always keeping it immaculate. He joined the membership of St. Mary’s Catholic church when he was united in marriage to Thelma C. Staudt on February 16, 1944 at St. Mary’s. He rarely if ever missed masses and continued that tradition almost to the time of his death. He also drove his car up until January of this year. Ralph honorably served his country for a short time until he received a medical discharge. Ralph received several awards for his work on the farm and with various farming groups. In 1986, Ralph received an award for being the first farmer in Floyd County to raise 200+ bushel corn. He was a member of the Iowa Cattleman’s Association and served on the Floyd County Board. Thelma and he very much enjoyed raising the family of two boys, and being with the six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In the early years he and Thelma would attend dances at the Moose and Elks Lodges in Charles City where they were members. On Sunday’s after church they looked forward to going to the old mall in Charles City where they could visit with family and friends. Ralph was a sports fan and enjoyed watching basketball and being a Vikings Fan.

His surviving family members include his two sons and wives David R. (Janice) and Dennis R. (Janet) Willert all of Rockford, six grandchildren Annette Willert, Wisconsin; Gina (Travis) Schumacher, New Hampton; Kristin (James) Whaley, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; Rick, Cassandra and Derek Willert all of Rockford, four great grandchildren Alex and Rylee Schumacher, Hannah Johnson, and Lily Grace Whaley, and two nieces, Colleen (Joe) Hellige of California and Mary Pat (Ron) Dulle, of Colorado.

His wife who died June 19, 1996, parents and two brothers Arthur and Robert Willert preceded Ralph in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com