LaVern Schwickerath

LaVern Schwickerath, 73, of Charles City, died Sunday, January 23, 2010, at his home.

A funeral Mass for LaVern Schwickerath will be held at 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. 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. Wednesday where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary lead by the Knights of Columbus.

LaVern Leo Schwickerath was born September 14, 1937, in Chickasaw County, the son of Victor and Rose (Gebel) Schwickerath. He graduated from St. William of Alta Vista. LaVern served in the United States Army from 1955-1958. On September 21, 1957, he was united in marriage to Marlene Elliott at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elma. LaVern was a foreman in the chemical plant at Salsbury/Solvay/Cambrex for over 40 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and V.F.W. LaVern’s interests included playing cards, going on casino bus trips and being a snowbird to Apache Junction, Ariz. Family was always important to LaVern and he took every opportunity to share his life with them.

Living family members include his wife, Marlene Schwickerath of Charles City; 3 children, Kathleen Waite of Cedar Rapids, Al Schwickerath of Charles City and Anthony (Jen) Schwickerath of Cedar Falls; two grandchildren, Ashley and Echo; a brother, Clair (Tina) Schwickerath of Maryland; four sisters, Ellen Wiest of Ft. Atkinson, Arlene (Mike) Heying of Alta Vista, Mildred Webber of Independence and Doris (Sylvester) Mrachek of Schley; and his special dog, Daisey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Earl Schwickerath.

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.

Anthony “Tony” Novak

Anthony “Tony” Novak, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday, January 22, 2001, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

nthony “Tony” Novak, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Tony Novak 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 Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Anthony Joseph Novak was born July 5, 1935, in Howard County, the son of Edward and Lillian (Neuzil) Novak. He received his education in Howard County. On October 15, 1956, he was united in marriage to Gladys Zobeck at Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes. Tony was employed for 35 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company and for three years at Sherman Nursery. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included bowling and playing cards and Aggravation. Family was very important to Tony and he took every opportunity to share his life with them.

Living family members include six children, Wesley (Ellen) Novak of Conrad, Donald (Shelia) Novak of Spirit Lake, Garry Novak of Charles City, Danny (Lori) Novak of Charles City, Kevin (Anna) Novak of Independence, and Terri Novak of Charles City; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Edward (Agnes) Novak of Elma; and a sister, Mildred (Al) Hrdlicka of Elma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Kenneth “Jo Jo” Novak; and a sister Mary Phillips.

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.

Calvin Martin

Calvin Martin, 9, of Riceville, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services for Calvin Martin will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Meadow Run Mennonite Church, 160th Street and Douglas Avenue, Elma, with the family meeting at the Martin home at 9 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Mervin Martin home, 16726 Bell Avenue, Riceville, IA 50466, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

Calvin Eberly Martin was born December 17, 2001, at Riceville, the son of Mervin and Alma (Eberly) Martin. Calvin was a student at Riceville Elementary School.

Living family members include his parents Mervin and Alma Martin of Riceville; six siblings, Eileen, Michael, Chester, Russell, Karen and Kurtis Martin all at home; paternal grandparents, Noah and Minerva Martin of New Holland, Penn; and maternal grandmother, Miriam Eberly of Narvon, Penn.

Calvin was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Martin; and maternal grandfather, Ivan Eberly.

Kindly omit flowers.

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 E. Meyer

Dorothy E. Meyer, 92, of Charles City, died Sunday afternoon, January 16, 2010, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Graveside services for Dorothy Meyer will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Dorothy Elsie Meyer was born February 5, 1918, in Linn Grove, the daughter of William and Alice (Whitehouse) DeLong. She attended school in Linn Grove. On September 25, 1934, she was united in marriage to Clinton William Meyer at Storm Lake. Her interests included gardening, fishing, crocheting and baking.

Living family members include her three children, Clinton Meyer of Charles City, Patty (Fred) Miller of Charles City and Kay Shepley of Hawaii; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Jodi Shepley; great grandson, Josh Barnish; brother, William DeLong; and a sister, Margie Wells.

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.

Gunner William Harris

Gunner William Harris, son of Jeff and Kendra Harris of Charles City, was stillborn Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

A memorial service for Gunner Harris will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Monsignor Walter Brunkan, pastor of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church at Roseville will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Living family members include his parents; a brother, Corbin Harris at home; paternal grandmother, Jeanne (Shawn) Picht of Charles City; paternal grandfather, James Harris of Nashua; maternal grandparents, Kurt and Brenda Thorson of Floyd: paternal great grandmother, Dolly Harris of Charles City; maternal great grandparents, Francis “Butch” (Nancy) Koenigsfeld of Floyd and Donald Thorson and Maida Wiegman of Charles City; an aunt, Jacque (Karl) Dilks of Altoona; and an uncle, Korey Thorson of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfathers, William Harris and Earl “Occo” Stenseth; paternal great grandmother, Marian Stenseth; and maternal great grandmother, Ruby Thorson.

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.

Paul Cheatham

Paul Cheatham, 63, of Clear Lake, formerly of Charles City died Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City.

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

James D. Schneckloth

James D. Schneckloth, 79, of Charles City, died Wednesday afternoon, December 29, 2010, at his home in Charles City.

Funeral services for James Schneckloth will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 12:00 noon at the church on Tuesday.

James Dean Schneckloth was born April 12, 1931, in Anthon, the son of Charles F. and Mabel (Nelson) Schneckloth. He graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, S.D. After high school, he attended Iowa State Teachers College and received his Masters Degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ill. From 1952 to 1954, Jim served in the United States Army in the German Occupation Forces. On July 20, 1958, he was united in marriage to Nadine Davis at Hansell. Jim was employed as a teacher for eight years at Waukegan, Ill., 10 years as hospital administrator at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y. and 18 years as hospital administrator for Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Blue Lodge of the Masons in Troy, N.Y., American Legion, American College of Hospital Administrators, Rotary Club, Heritage Club, Friends of the Library and was very active in many civic organizations in the community. Jim was an avid reader, enjoyed golf, hunting, skeet shooting, mowing the grass, working outside, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Nadine Schneckloth of Charles City; two sons, Mark (Shirley) Schneckloth of Cupertino, Calif. and Scott (Susan) Schneckloth of Plymouth; three grandchildren, Erika, Jon and Kim Schneckloth; one great grandchild, Chase Schneckloth; two step-grandsons, Jake and Jarrid Paulsen; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Charles City Library, Floyd County Medical Center or the family.

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