Lee Phearman

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.

Ardis Lockwood

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

Brian D. Crane

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.

Mary A. Richards

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.

Evelyn Klinetop

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

Vivian Decker Quam

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.

Donna Fiser Debban

Donna Fiser Debban, 75, of Osage, formerly of Waterloo, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 4, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services for Donna Debban will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. 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 from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.

Donna Ilene Fiser Debban was born February 2, 1936, at Charles City, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Wilcox) Fiser. Donna attended school at Charles City and later received her GED. On January 4, 1954, she married Oscar Debban, Jr. at Mason City, moving to Waterloo shortly thereafter. To this union daughters Vickie and Tina were born. Donna was employed at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home from October of 1966 until her retirement on February 2, 1996. She was a CNA and Med Aide caring passionately and lovingly for her residents. Donna also served as a union steward and was a member of the Lutheran Home softball team. She thoroughly enjoyed life and found great joy in playing cards, gardening, fishing, writing poems, watching and attending professional ice skating and karokee. Her greatest joy, however, was being a grandma to her grandchildren and sharing her life with them as they grew. Donna will be remembered as a very kind, generous and giving person.

Living family members include two daughters, Vickie Holm of Greene and Tina (Jen ) Cira-Debban of Cedar Rapids; 6 grandchildren; Scott (Kim) Holm, Adam (Carla) Holm, Travis (Heather) Holm, Rebecca (Paula) Holm, and Sydney and Kole Cira-Debban; 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Paulus of Okla.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Fiser and Shirley Fiser; and two loving dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on December 17, 1993; eight siblings; and a son-in-law, Dale Holm.

In lieu of flowers please honor Donna by directing memorials in her name to the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home Activities Department.

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 L. Hall, Sr.

Thomas L. Hall, Sr., 57, of Rockford, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Thomas Lee Hall, Sr. was born July 28, 1953, at Iowa City, the son of John and Pauline (Linderman) Hall. He received his education at Mason City. On February 22, 1975, he was united in marriage to Berniece Miller. Thomas enjoyed fishing, trapping and hunting. He looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Berniece Hall of Rockford; a son, Thomas Hall, Jr. of Clear Lake; three grandchildren, Jordan, Ashley and Sarah Hall; a brother, Michael Espinosa of Mason City, four sisters, Dorothy (John) Thieland of Wis., Frances McMann of Ark., Charlotte (Jerry Calvert) Linchman of Nora Springs and Toni Espinosa of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Hall; a daughter, Ann Hall; and several 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.