Larry D. Rouse

Larry D. Rouse, 71, of Charles City, died Monday, September 5, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Funeral services for Larry Rouse will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Jim Beranek of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Larry Dean Rouse was born January 22, 1940, in Emmetsburg, the son of Vernon and Catherine (Staver) Rouse. He graduated from Mallard High School and later attended Lake Shore Industry Management Training and North Iowa Area Community College for manufacturing. On May 1, 1965, he was united in marriage to Shirley (Jackson) Jones at the First Methodist Church in Park Ridge, Ill. Over the years, Larry was employed at 3H Construction Company in Niles, Mo, Sylvania Electric in Illinois, Bendix Corp. in St. Joseph, Minn., Sudenga Inc. in George, D & A Construction Company in Charles City, Park Construction in Minnesota, L & J Welding in Charles City, Henke Manufacturing and GMT in Waverly. His interests included remodeling homes, working on automobiles and trucks, rebuilding and repairing Volkswagen Rabbits and Jettas, watching the Hawkeyes, gambling with Shirley and spending time in the backyard in the gazebo. Larry’s greatest joy was his family and he always looked forward to spending time with them and his friends. He will be remembered for being a devoted husband, loving father, hard worker and talented welder. Larry was a man of few words, but the words he spoke were heart felt and meaningful. He will be truly missed by many.

Living family members include his wife of 46 years, Shirley Rouse of Charles City; two children, Gene Jones of Florida and Linda Sisson of Waukee; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren; mother, Catherine Rouse of Colorado; and a brother, Arnie (Marylin) Rouse of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father; and three children, Rodney Rouse, Paul Jones, Sr. and Vivene Jones Goodman.

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 L. Groesbeck

Dorothy L. Groesbeck, 100, of Charles City, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

A Funeral service will be held at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City on Wednesday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Martha Bennett officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:00 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City on Wednesday.

Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

Dorothy Louise Groesbeck was born October 2, 1910 in Charles City, IA the daughter of Amos H. and Emma M. (Wulff) Swant. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church. Dorothy attended country school and graduated from Charles City High School, class of 1927. She was united in marriage to George A. Groesbeck on August 20, 1930 in Rochester, MN. She had lived most all of her life on a farm North of Charles City. The couple had farmed for over fifty years, before moving into town.

Dorothy liked to travel, do fancy work, solve jig-saw puzzles, gardened and farm work. She also enjoyed country music and was a big NASCAR race fan.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Dorothy will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Dorothy’s life are her son, Donald Groesbeck and his special friend, Phyllis Staab, both of Charles City; two grandsons, Dennis (Theresa) Groesbeck of Lyle, MN and Russel (Catherine) Groesbeck of Charles City; nine great grandchildren, Amanda, Candice, Melissa, Kylie, Veronica, Jacqueline, Caroline, Josephine and Alexander and four great-great grandchildren, Angelynne, Avery, Ella and Evan.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George A. Groesbeck on December 15, 1995; daughter-in-law, Marilee Groesbeck and her brother, Wayne E. Swant.

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

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.

Betty J. Grossmann

Betty J. Grossmann, 86, formerly of Charles City, now from 2400 West Acacia Ave., Hemet, California, who died July 5, 2011 at The Village Assisted Living Center.

Graveside inurnment services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. David Werges of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa. 50616 641-228-4211 www.Fullertonfh.com facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Caroline “Carol” Hammond

Caroline “Carol” Hammond, 91, of Charles City, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Port Charles in Charles City.

        
Funeral services for Carol Hammond will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home.  Reverend Carl Ries will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

        
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday.

        
Caroline Ruth Rodemaker Hammond was born October 9, 1919, at Osage, the daughter of William and Mary (Nelson) Rodemaker.  She attended school in Osage.  On December 10, 1938, she was united in marriage to Clair Hammond in Osage.  For a number of years they ran a craft business called Country Cutters.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting mushrooms and sitting around the campfire with family and friends. Other interests included bingo, crocheting, ceramics, gardening, quilting, working puzzles and reading.  Carol was known by many as “Bass Annie” which was a CB handle that reflected her great love of fishing.

        
Living family members include three children, Del (Wendi) Hammond of Excelsior, Minn., Jodi Hammond of Charles City and Julie (Alan) Knutson of Waterloo; six grandchildren, Jake and Jack Hammond, Jaclyn and Jamie Swiggum and Allison and Cassandra Knutson; and a great granddaughter, Jadyn Swiggum.

        
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clair on December 25, 2003; 5 sisters; and four 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.

Ethel Zajic

Ethel K. Zajic, 86 formerly of 96 Cedar Terrace N., Charles City who died Monday, August 29, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Stanley Hayek. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 pm Wednesday at Fullerton Hage, 401 Blunt, Charles City. A parish rosary will be held at 5:30 and a parish wake service will be held at 7:00 pm, conducted by Sr. Diane Blong of Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Ethel Kathleen was born the last child of Charles and Rose (Ferzholz) Gorres in Wanda, Minnesota. She received her education there. At an early age she worked in the family hotel and restaurant business and handled eggs. On February 25, 1952 she was united in marriage to Leo Henry Zajic in Wanda. They made their home in that area until moving to a farm near Nashua in 1966. They raised their children there and following Leo’s death in 1996 she moved to Charles City. As a youngster she and her siblings enjoyed playing several instruments and having a “Good Ole Time!”. She personally played the accordion. As the children grew she shared her skills as a cook and baker with them. Canning was one of her specialties and she would can her garden produce and make pickles and home made sausage. In her later years she enjoyed crocheting, listening to western music, and watching Archie Bunker and Western movies. Ethel was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Michaels Circle.

Ethel’s three children survive her, Gary and his wife Sharon Zajic, Marlys Zajic, and Donna and her husband Robert Martin, all of Charles City, and four grandchildren, Scott and Christopher Zajic, and Daniel and Michelle Martin and her special friend Ty Bouillin.

Her husband, parents and sisters and brothers Caroline Brau, Violet Kavanagh, Jerome, Laverne, Lee, Adeline, and Mildred Gorres all preceded Ethel in death.

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

Vera E. Vaughan

Vera E. Vaughan, 87, of Charles City, died Sunday evening, August 28, 2011, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Vera Vaughan will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Germany Valley Cemetery, Shirleysburg, Pa.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Vera Elizabeth Bucher was born, November 11, 1923, in Huntingdon County, Pa., the daughter of Norman G. and Mary Alice (McKim) Bucher. In 1943, she graduated from Mt. Union High School in Pennsylvania. On August 14, 1944, she was united in marriage to Lee E. Vaughan in Huntingdon, Pa. For over 20 years, Vera was employed at various factories. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and Charity Peace Women’s Circle. Her interests included reading, camping and traveling the United States.

Living family members include her husband, Lee Vaughan of Charles City; son, Lee (Roberta) Vaughan, Jr. of Phillip, S.D.; four grandchildren, Ruth (Jon) Carley, Daniel (Amielyn) Vaughan, Naomi (William) Terkildsen and Elizabeth (Alan) Lueth; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, John Beaver of Louistown, Pa. and Earl Vaughan of McVeytown ; and a nephew, Duane Bucher of Racine, Wis.

She was preceded in death by parents; son, Kenelm Vaughan on December 7, 1966; sister, Helen Beaver on July 1, 2011; and a brother, Janvier Bucher on February 23, 1978.

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.