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.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Evelyne Ann Knapp
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.
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.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Virginia E. Thompson
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.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Becky J. Reams
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.
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.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Donna E. White
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.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Patricia A. Stevens
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.
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