Robert J. (Bob) Eggert

Robert J. (Bob) Eggert, 88, passed away on February 28, 2010 at the Floyd County Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 1922, the son of Alfred R. Eggert and Martha E. (Allert) Eggert. Robert graduated from Charles City High School. In June 1942, he married Maxine Core. After service in the Pacific Theater during WWII, he graduated from the University of Iowa Law School in January 1948. In March of 1948, Robert was admitted to the bar and joined his father in a law firm originally established in 1877 by his grandfather. He practiced law for 62 years.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel selected Robert as a member, an honor that recognized his competency, integrity and commitment to the legal profession. He was a member of the Floyd County, Iowa State, and American Bar Associations.

Robert was a member of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving as President of the Church council on two separate occasions.

Throughout his life, Robert was active in community affairs, serving on numerous boards and commissions, including the Family YMCA, the Charles City Library Foundation, and the St. Charles Cemetery Association. In 1957 he became a director of the Citizens National Bank. In 1973, he also became a director of First Citizens Financial Corporation, retiring from both boards in 2006. He was twice honored by First Citizens National Bank for his dedication and service.

He is preceded in death by daughter Barbara Eggert Hansen. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maxine of Charles City; daughter, Karen Eggert Paget of Emeryville, Ca; four grandchildren, Tim Enwall of Boulder, Co; Nicholas Paget of Spokane, Wa; Kemmie Paget Barnes of San Diego, Ca; Teri Hansen Keeler of Niwot, Co; and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 8, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to St. John Lutheran Church; the YMCA Foundation; the Charles City Library Foundation; or the charity of their choice.

Gloria A. Young

Gloria A. Young, 59, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, February 26, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Gloria Young will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Sister M. Diana Blong, PBVM, Pastoral Associate of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Gloria Ann White was born March 4, 1951, in Charles City, the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Backer) White. She attended school in Charles City and Mason City. On July 21, 1973, she was united in marriage to Robert Young at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Her interests included camping, garage sales, Bingo and going to casinos. Gloria loved everyone’s children and at one time or another raised all of her nieces and nephews.

Living family members include her two sons, Robert Young and Christopher Young both of Charles City; two grandchildren, Alex Young and Lakasha Hutchinson both of Charles City; three brothers, Thomas (Kathy) White of Nevada, Mo., Robert (Edna) White of Floyd and John (Elizabeth) White of Floyd; and sister, Mary (Rick) Nauman of Floyd.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; parents; husband; sister, Theresa White.

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.

Rowena H. “Weng” Lemke

Rowena H. “Weng” Lemke, 39, of Charles City, died Monday afternoon, February 21, 2011, at her home.

A funeral Mass for Rowena Lemke will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Rowena Hernandez was born May 20, 1971, in the Philippines, the daughter of Renato G. and Adelaida (Dayrit) Hernandez. She received her education in the Philippines and from NIACC in Charles City. Rowena was employed as a CNA at the Governmental Hospital in the Philippines and 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. On November 9, 2006, she was united to Barth “BJ” Lemke in the Philippines and on March 9, 2009, in Charles City. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Filipino Community. Rowena enjoyed collecting angels, cooking, visiting the church and spending time with her family.

Living family members include her husband, Barth “BJ” Lemke; two children, Rocel “Gunz” Lemke and Andy “AJ” Lemke all of Charles City; father, Renato Hernandez of the Philippines; four sisters, Rosalie (Boy) Hernandez, Raquel (Kumfu) Valerio, Remie (Jonix) Lacson and Rossel Hernandez all of the Philippines; two brothers, Rommel (Carol) Hernandez of Saudi Arabia and Reniel (Cindy) Hernandez of the Philippines; and many aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; mother; and two brothers, Renato Hernandez, Jr. and Rodel Hernandez.

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.

Shirley R. Begemann

Shirley R. Begemann, 74, of Charles City, died Sunday, February 20, 2011, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Shirley Begemann will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges 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. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Shirley Rose Albertson Begemann was born January 7, 1937, in Bonair, the daughter of Theodore and Irene (Brooks) Albertson. She graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1954. Shirley worked at Rath Packing Company in Waterloo from 1954 to 1960. On July 23, 1960, she was united in marriage to Harold Begemann at Waterloo. They farmed south of Charles City until they retired and moved to Charles City in 1994. Her interests included baking, bowling, doing puzzles, reading, golfing and going on two mile walks. Shirley was a Hawkeye fan but also enjoyed the Cyclones as well. She always looked forward to hosting holiday dinners. Spending time with family was always important to Shirley and she looked forward to attending the sporting events that the grandchildren were in.

Living family members include her husband of 50 years, Harold Begemann of Charles City; two sons, Craig (Julie) Begemann and Denny (Kim) Begemann both of Charles City; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Brian) Mullenbach, Lauren (Caleb Lunderg) Begemann, and Alexandra and Ryan Begemann; a great grandson, Carson Mullenbach; and a sister, Doris (Gene) Bard of Waterloo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step father, Wayne Smith; three brothers, Thomas, Kenneth and Edward Albertson; and a sister, Esther Albertson.

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.

Eileen Heitman

Eileen Heitman, 91, of Charles City, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Pastor Gary VanWert officiating. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or PAWS.

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

Elizabeth DeVore

Elizabeth Blanch Weaver DeVore formerly of Charles City, died February 15, 2011 in Savoy, Texas.

She was born August 28, 1917 in the township of Grant, IA. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Norville DeVore in 1966, her parents, David and Edith Weaver, five sisters and four brothers.

She is survived by her children Phyllis Gilsdorf, St. Petersburg, Florida; James (Andrea) DeVore, Charles City; Steve (Dorthea) DeVore, Sherman, Texas; Rosalie (Paul) Hagarty, Bellevue, Nebraska; and David (Marcia) DeVore, Edwards, Missouri; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, one sister, Betty (Merlin) Holland; one brother, Howard (Lorraine) Weaver, sister in law, Marjorie (Robert) DeBolt of Charles City; brothers in law, Max (Joyce) DeVore and Watson (Trudy) DeVore.

Inurnment will be at a later date.

Lozo Micich

Lozo Micich, 91, of Charles City, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at home.

A funeral service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 902 5th Ave., in Charles City, on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Maureen Doherty officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Iowa Hospice. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Lozo was born on March 12, 1919 in Charles City, the son of Luka and Julia (Kovacevich) Micich. After graduating from Charles City High School, he went to work at the munitions plant in Ankeny. He joined the United States Navy on November 11, 1942, and proudly served his country for three years during World War II. When he returned to Charles City after the war, he began working for Triangle Feed & Grain. Five years later, he went to work at Salsbury Laboratories, retiring in 1983 after 32 years. Lozo was united in marriage to Connie Tgiros on July 17, 1949 in Charles City.

Lozo was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and refinishing furniture. He used his woodworking talents to enrich other people’s lives. He also spent a lot of time tending to his garden. He loved animals, whether he was watching deer or feeding the neighborhood strays. As a grandfather, Lozo enjoyed watching all of his grandson, Jacob’s activities. Lozo was a big sports fan. He liked following the high school softball games. Most of all, he loved being with his family and was especially proud of the apple of his eye, Jacob.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 61 years, Connie; children, Louis Micich of Charles City and Kimberly (Ken) Rasmussen of Mason City; grandson, Jacob Rasmussen of Cedar Falls attending UNI; sister, Dorothy Milich of Warren, MI; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, George, Mike and Bosco Micich; and sisters, Mary Walk and Andja Micich.

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

Darlene L. Mast

Darlene L. Mast, 79, of Charles City, died Wednesday morning, February 9, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Darlene Mast will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Chaplain Sam Mack will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Darlene LaVonne Hook was born November 11, 1931, in Grundy County, the daughter of Ernest and Alice (Tjabring) Hook. She graduated from Reinbeck High School in 1949. In 1955, she was united in marriage to Dale Mast in Sioux Falls, S.D. and were later divorced. Darlene was employed as a waitress at Morg’s Café and Donna’s Café. She also was a plant worker at Rath Packing Company in Waterloo for 12 years. Darlene taught Sunday school in Dubuque for many years and was a Foster Grandparent in the Charles City school system for 8 years. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Faith Circle. Darlene enjoyed reading, sending cards to people in church, visiting people in the nursing homes and delivering meals on wheels. She also was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. Darlene devoted her life to family and others.

Living family members include her two daughters, Debra Lee (Andy) Weig of Castle Rock, Colo. and Dee Lana Kempton of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren, Nick Kempton, Kristina Kempton, Michelle Gulley and Kate Weig; brother, Arthur (Dorothy) Hook of Charles City; two sisters, Ann Cook of Ashton, Mo. and Leona “Candy” Watson of Vancouver, Wash.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant sons at birth; and two brothers, Frank Hook and Ernest Hook, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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.

Everett Pattschull

Everett Pattschull, 84, of Charles City, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services for Everett Pattschull will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Everett Carl Pattschull was born October 16, 1926, in Floyd County, the son of Fredrick and Helen (Strong) Pattschull. He received his education at both rural and Charles City schools. On February 1, 1946, he was united in marriage to Maxine Freiberg at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. They farmed southwest of Charles City. Everett also was employed at Salsbury Laboratories for 35 years. He enjoyed playing cards, woodworking, traveling, wintering in Texas, and spending time with family and friends. Everett will be remembered for his love of farming and ability to always find something to do.

Living family members include three children, Kathy (Douglas) Franke, and Debra (James) Mehmen both of Charles City, and Tracy (Janice) Pattschull of Greene; seven grandchildren, Bridgette (Bryan) Quade, Brandon (Lindsey) Franke, Heather, Shane and Ashly Mehmen, Toya (Jeff) Heideman and Cody (Amber) Pattschull; six great grandchildren; and a brother, Dean Pattschull of Nashua.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife on March 4, 2010; and a sister, Irene Nikolas.

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.