Darrell “Dean” Tynan

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.

Ruth M. Keeling

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.

Sara J. Kelly

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.

Thomas S. “Tom” Osier

Thomas S. “Tom” Osier, 69, of Nashua, died Thursday morning, March 10, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Thomas Osier will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Sr. M. Diana Blong, PBVM, Pastoral Associate of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Thomas Stanley Osier was born February 28, 1942, in rural Marble Rock, the son of Gilbert A. and Bethel Irene (Lines) Osier. He graduated from the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock High School in 1959 and Americana Beauty School in Des Moines. Tom served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. In June of 1965, he was united in marriage to Mary Freese and they later divorced. He was an instructor at Americana Beauty School in Des Moines. In 1968, they moved to Charles City where he owned and operated Salon Osier until 1978. Tom then was employed as a car salesman for Bissonnette Chevrolet and Bob Elthon Ford. In 1994, he was united in marriage to Linda (Wilson) McCumber in Las Vegas, Nev. His interests included golf, fishing, camping and bowling.

Living family members include his wife, Linda Osier of Nashua, two children, Michelle (Tony) Kreimeyer of Greene and Russ (Vicki) Osier of Austin, Minn.; two step-sons, Mark (Rhonda) McCumber of New Hampton and Shawn McCumber of Killian, Texas; seven grandchildren, Madison and Laura Kreimeyer, Drew Osier, Gatlin and Abby McCumber and Zach and Brandon McCumber; one brother, Marty (Donna) Osier of Cedar Rapids; two sisters, Nancy (Beryl) Richards of Aredale and Jeanette (Roger) Ruegnitz of Waukon; mother-in-law, Marlys Howe of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; parents; and a nephew, Alex Ruegnitz.

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 E. Reams

Charles E. Reams, 68, of Charles City, formerly of Marble Rock, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at his residence in Charles City.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery in rural Marble Rock later this summer. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. 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 Hospice of North Iowa.

Charles was born on December 14, 1942 in Greene, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Bernadine (Leider) Reams. He graduated from Rockford High School. Charles was united in marriage to Nancy Gibson on May 29, 1964 at the Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Bristow. Charles met his future wife at his first job the Greene Creamery. He later did factory work at Oliver/White Farm and Con Agra until his retirement. After living in Marble Rock most of his life, Charles moved to Charles City in 2004.

Charlie was a simple yet giving man. He enjoyed a lot of the local music festivals, especially Bluegrass. His other interests were auctions and rummage sales. He had very eclectic taste from Avon bottles to whiskey decanters to anything unique or unusual. Charlie enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his grandchildren, and an occasionally practical joke with his brother-in-law, Mel.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Terry (Jessica) Reams of Parkersburg and Tracy (Mark) Tomlinson of Kensett; grandchildren, Tyler, Lyndsey, Ryen and Dylen Reams; sister, Charlotte Reams of Charles City; in-laws, Lynda (Mel) Primmer, Gary (Louann) Gibson and Robert Junker; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy in 2004; and daughter, Tina Reams.

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

Charles E. Reams

Charles E. Reams, 68, of Charles City, formerly of Marble Rock, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at his residence in Charles City.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery in rural Marble Rock later this summer. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. 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 Hospice of North Iowa.

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