Vielena Weigel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.