Evelyn Klinetop

Evelyn Klinetop, 85, of Charles City, formerly of Mason City, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City. Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Osage Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Evelyn was born on July 22, 1925 in Grafton, Iowa, the daughter of Max and Emma (Kirchgatter) Runge. She grew up on her family’s farm in Grafton. She would later move to St. Ansgar, and after her marriage to Loren E. Weaverling on December 18, 1942, the couple moved to Osage. In 1945 they again moved to Mason City where she would live for nearly 40 years. Evelyn was employed at Mode-O-Day for many years where she sewed garments. Loren passed away in 1977. She would again remarry on February 24, 1989 to Howard James, however, Howard passed away later that year. Evelyn was united in marriage to Allan Klinetop on September 16, 2000. They moved to Charles City where she has resided since.

Evelyn enjoyed sewing and created many quilts. Loren and Evelyn took pride in tending their garden, specializing in all varieties of roses. Evelyn also created special flower arrangements for weddings. They also played a large part in starting the rose garden in State Center. Loren and Evelyn traveled extensively around the United States, and even took a trip around Europe while their son was in the service. They were members of the Camping Club, the Citizen Band Radio Club, the Garden Club and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. Evelyn’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family, and she especially took pleasure in seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husbands, Loren Weaverling and Howard James; her parents; brother, Virgil Runge; and sister, Arlene Klinetop.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Allan Klinetop; son, Larry (Mary) Weaverling of Des Moines; step-son, Marvin (Sheryl) Klinetop of Floyd; grandchildren, Shawn Weaverling, Ryan (Heather) Weaverling, Nicholas Klinetop, Amber (Jeremy) Deverell, Howard “Jay” James II, Mark (Linda) James and Kim (Bill) Lewande; great-grandchildren, Tristan and Sydney Weaverling, Elijah and Gabriella Deverell, Josh James, Lauren and Carly James and Ashleigh and Meghan Lewande; and sisters, Hazel Wirtjes of Britt and Vivian Gallup of Sparta, IL.


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

Robert J. “Bob” Murray

Robert J. “Bob” Murray, 81, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Robert Murray will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. 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 8 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Robert James Murray was born September 13, 1929, in Charles City, the son of Austin and Estella (Kehoe) Murray. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy. In 1951, he served in the United States Navy. On November 19, 1955, he was united in marriage to Jo Ellen Marron in Waucoma. Bob farmed all of his life from the age of 16 and also was a salesman for Pioneer Seed Corn for 19 years. Over the years, he was a board member of the Floyd County Pork Producers, Northeast Iowa Research Farm, YMCA, Immaculate Conception Parish Council and local co-operative. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge and a volunteer with the Charles City Fire Department. Bob had a passion for farming, car shopping and spending time with his family. He also loved driving the SAG wagon for RAGBRAI for 10+ years. Bob and Jo Ellen enjoyed wintering in Phoenix, Ariz. for 15 years where they met many new friends.

Living family members include his wife of 55 years, Jo Ellen Murray of Charles City; six children, Rick (Bette) Murray of Floyd, Jeannie (Jerry) Parker of Cedar Rapids, Jeff (Lori) Murray of Charles City, Kevin Murray of Johnston, Craig (Sherrie) Murray of Olathe, Kans. and Jennifer (Andy) Girkin of Urbandale; 16 grandchildren; four great grandchildren: and a brother, Jim Murray of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Pat Fitzpatrick and Marie Simmons; and a brother, Bill Murray.

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.

Michael E. Oxley

Michael E. Oxley, 55, of Charles City, died Tuesday morning, March 22, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services for Michael Oxley will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Pastor Jim Stiles will officiate. Inurnment will be in Concord Cemetery, Garner.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church in Mason City.

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.

Archie A. Ingersoll

Archie A. Ingersoll, 96, formerly of 616 8th Ave., Charles City, peacefully passed away Saturday night, March 19, 2011

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev’s. Gordon Berryman and Martin Miller. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Howardville Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Howardville Wesleyan Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Archie Alan was born on July 22, 1914 in rural Floyd the youngest son of Robert Maurice and Effie May (Childs) Ingersoll. He attended rural schools and then graduated from Floyd High School in 1933, unusual at the time. He farmed for a few years and then worked in the foundry at Oliver/White Farm for 25 years until retiring in 1976. He very much enjoyed woodworking and fixing everything mechanical in his shop. Archie was a bike rider many years before Ragbrai was ever thought of and continued riding his bike until age 91. On June 17, 1945 he was united in marriage to Mildred Turner in Osage. They made their home in Charles City on 8th street after raising their children in rural Floyd. He was great with kids and was everybody’s “Archie Grandpa.” He always was taking kids fishing and camping and greatly enjoyed the social aspect. While farming one of his great pleasures was working with his horses. Archie looked forward to the family reunions and volunteering with the kids at the “Y”. He was active in his church and its bible school program. He also enjoyed music and was a self-taught harmonica player.

He is survived by one sister; Jeanne Ingersoll of Phoenix, Arizona; two of his children, Russell and his wife, Tedi Ingersoll, of Weirton, West Virginia and Sandra Dugan and her husband, Mike of Charles City; 8 grandchildren, Candice and Tadd Ingersoll, Crystal Hinders, Kimmy Dugan, Kathi Guenther, Bryan and Linda Zimmerman and Laurie Labounty; 14 great grandchildren, Larissa, Kaylin, Ryan, Jennie, and Megan Ingersoll, Alex Riley and Matt Meyer, Dawson and Owen Hinders, Morgan and Landon Guenther, Nathan Zimmerman, and Taylor and Regan Labounty. .

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, on January 15, 1995; one child in infancy; daughter, Lois Zimmerman; sisters, Georgiana Ross and Dorothy Goecken; two brothers, Maurice and Lewis Ingersoll and a great-granddaughter, Angel Hinders..

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St, Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com

Vivian Decker Quam

Vivian Decker Quam, 78, of Northwood, formerly of Floyd and Nashua, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Vivian Quam will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Pastor Karen Grandall will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Vivian Nelda Ida Kalke Decker Quam was born January 19, 1933, in Floyd County, the daughter of Milo and Viola (Kamin) Kalke. She graduated from Floyd High School. Vivian also attended North Iowa Area Community College and Iowa State University for income tax courses. On September 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Decker at Austin, Minn. Lloyd died on October 1, 1994. Vivian married Gaylen Quam on May 4, 1996 at Northwood. For many years Vivian was a tax consultant in Charles City and then at Northwood. She thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and working with numbers and math. Vivian was a member of the First Lutheran Church. Her interests included reading, sewing and canning. She sewed over 500 quilt tops for Lutheran World Relief. Vivian also enjoyed singing in the past with the choir at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd and was the soloist for many weddings at the Little Brown Church. She will always be remembered for her love of others and sharing life’s experiences with them.

Living family members include her husband, Gaylen Quam of Northwood; a daughter, Joy (Tom) Krieger of Nashua; three sons, Michael Decker of Sanborn, Russell (Wendy) Decker of Osage and Gene Quam of Northwood; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Foote, Jesse Krieger, Luke Decker, Matthew Decker, Justin Kadner, Josh Decker and Trevor Decker; 8 great grandchildren; a sister, Nona Smith of Dike; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lloyd.

Memorials may be directed to the First Lutheran Church Quilters Club.

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.

Lorna O. Stern

Lorna O. Stern, 90, of 211 7th St. NE, Rockford, Iowa died Thursday, March 17, 2011, with her family at her side, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs, Iowa, where she was a resident for only a week.
 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, March 21, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main, Rockford, Iowa. Officiating will be the Pastors Alan Schultz and Patricia Shaw. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm Sunday at the Church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Memorials may be directed to the Lorna Stern Memorial Fund in care of the family. Condolences and messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Lorna Otillia was born the fourth child of Sanford and Ida (Williamson) Carlson on January 27, 1921 on the family farm near Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin. She attended country school, graduating from the 8th grade. She was united in marriage to Warren Stern on July 3, 1938 in Cresco, Iowa. They farmed in various locations in Minnesota including Taopi, LeRoy, and Adams. Warren and Lorna moved their family to Iowa when he was employed at the Oliver Farm Equipment Company in Charles City. They lived first near Elma, then rural Rockford, and moved into Rockford in 1948.

Lorna helped with the work on the farm, including milking cows and raising chickens. For many years she raised a vegetable garden and enjoyed canning and freezing the produce. She loved flowers and will be remembered for her “green thumb.” When the children were older she worked outside the home. She was a cook at the Rockford school, worked at the Rockford Brick and Tile Company, and was a seamstress for the Mode O’Day clothing factory in Mason City, Iowa. For many years Warren and Lorna enjoyed spending their summers fishing on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. A favorite trip for them was in 1962 when they traveled by train to Tacoma, Washington, to visit Diane and Timm while he was in the Army. For the last twelve years of Warren’s life she cared for him at home.

She was very talented with the crochet hook and knitting needles. Family members have many afghans, doilies, and other items to cherish. She also made lovely doilies with beads, many things with plastic canvas, and hats and purses out of beverage cans. Lorna was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and had a special place on her living room wall with many pictures of them. She was looking forward to the birth of her great-great-granddaughter in June.

Surviving Lorna are her three children Leona and her husband Morris Parcher, Dale and his wife Janet Stern, and Diane and her husband Lyle “Timm” Marker, all of Rockford; seven Grandchilden including Leona and Morris’ children Kenneth (Rebecca) Parcher, Northwood; Paul (Kara) Parcher, Rockford; David (Joan) Parcher, Navarre, Fl; Karen (Jason) Moss, Council Bluffs; and Diane and Timm’s children Leon (Vicky) Marker, Rockford, Troy Marker and fiancé Chira, Centerville, IA; and Craig Marker, Nora Springs; 15 Great-Grandchildren Christopher (Sabrina) Parcher, Matthew, Lauren, Ethan, Leigh and Shaun Parcher, Kyle, Austin, and Benjamin Moss, and Cory, Curtis, Garrett, Sadye, Dylan and Calen Marker. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Emily Carlson, Lois Carlson, Marlene and her husband Stan Radunz; brothers-in-law Eldred (Butch) Mayzlik, Donald Stern, George Ulrick, Sr., and special friends Fred and Margaret Schultz, Mason City, and Donavon and Juanita Schuster, DesMoines.

Lorna was preceded in death by her husband Warren in 1995, parents, three sisters Ruth Bos, Iola Harrington, Donna Mae Mayzlik, three brothers Sylvester, Palmer, and Roger Carlson, and one great-great-granddaughter Elora Grace Parcher.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com

Ralph H. Willert

Ralph H. Willert, 94, of 1820 230th St. Rockford, died Wednesday evening, March 16, 2011. 

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Roseville, Iowa. Officiating will be the Monsignor Walter Brunkan. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 Friday at Fullerton Hage funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa. A scripture service will be held at 4:00 with a rosary at 7:00. Interment will be in Roseville Cemetery. Condolences and messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Ralph Henry was born one of three sons to Henry Louis and Minnie Augusta (Brandenburg) Willert on June 20, 1916.  Surrounded by his family, Ralph passed away at home on the family farm where he was born and raised.  Ralph graduated from the Rockford High School in 1935. He continued on the farm working hard all of his life. He loved raising his Angus cattle and tending to the farmstead, always keeping it immaculate. He joined the membership of St. Mary’s Catholic church when he was united in marriage to Thelma C. Staudt on February 16, 1944 at St. Mary’s. He rarely if ever missed masses and continued that tradition almost to the time of his death. He also drove his car up until January of this year. Ralph honorably served his country for a short time until he received a medical discharge. Ralph received several awards for his work on the farm and with various farming groups. In 1986, Ralph received an award for being the first farmer in Floyd County to raise 200+ bushel corn.  He was a member of the Iowa Cattleman’s Association and served on the Floyd County Board. Thelma and he very much enjoyed raising the family of two boys, and being with the six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In the early years he and Thelma would attend dances at the Moose and Elks Lodges in Charles City where they were members. On Sunday’s after church they looked forward to going to the old mall in Charles City where they could visit with family and friends. Ralph was a sports fan and enjoyed watching basketball and being a Vikings Fan.

His surviving family members include his two sons and wives David R. (Janice) and Dennis R. (Janet) Willert all of Rockford, six grandchildren Annette Willert, Wisconsin; Gina (Travis) Schumacher, New Hampton; Kristin (James) Whaley, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; Rick, Cassandra and Derek Willert all of Rockford, four great grandchildren Alex and Rylee Schumacher, Hannah Johnson, and Lily Grace Whaley, and two nieces, Colleen (Joe) Hellige of California and Mary Pat (Ron) Dulle, of Colorado.

His wife who died June 19, 1996, parents and two brothers Arthur and Robert Willert preceded Ralph in death.

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

Thomas S. “Tom” Osier

Thomas S. “Tom” Osier, 69, of Nashua, died Thursday morning, March 10, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Thomas Osier will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Sr. M. Diana Blong, PBVM, Pastoral Associate of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Thomas Stanley Osier was born February 28, 1942, in rural Marble Rock, the son of Gilbert A. and Bethel Irene (Lines) Osier. He graduated from the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock High School in 1959 and Americana Beauty School in Des Moines. Tom served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. In June of 1965, he was united in marriage to Mary Freese and they later divorced. He was an instructor at Americana Beauty School in Des Moines. In 1968, they moved to Charles City where he owned and operated Salon Osier until 1978. Tom then was employed as a car salesman for Bissonnette Chevrolet and Bob Elthon Ford. In 1994, he was united in marriage to Linda (Wilson) McCumber in Las Vegas, Nev. His interests included golf, fishing, camping and bowling.

Living family members include his wife, Linda Osier of Nashua, two children, Michelle (Tony) Kreimeyer of Greene and Russ (Vicki) Osier of Austin, Minn.; two step-sons, Mark (Rhonda) McCumber of New Hampton and Shawn McCumber of Killian, Texas; seven grandchildren, Madison and Laura Kreimeyer, Drew Osier, Gatlin and Abby McCumber and Zach and Brandon McCumber; one brother, Marty (Donna) Osier of Cedar Rapids; two sisters, Nancy (Beryl) Richards of Aredale and Jeanette (Roger) Ruegnitz of Waukon; mother-in-law, Marlys Howe of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; parents; and a nephew, Alex Ruegnitz.

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.

Jack F. McClain, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in Anaheim, CA.

Funeral services for Jack McClain will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of the Colwell United Church of Christ and Jordan River will officiate. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Promise City Cemetery, Promise City. Pastor Linda Reida of the Seymour United Methodist Church will officiate.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Jack Floyd McClain was born September 14, 1927, in Decatur County, the son of Everett F. and Hada Etta (Landrum) McClain. From August 30, 1945 to August 13, 1946, he served in the United States Navy. In 1947, he was united in marriage to Norma Lee McMurry in Promise City. Norma Lee died on February 9, 1950. He later married Donna Head and they later divorced. On August 11, 1993, he was united in marriage to Sheilah Dedrickson in Rapid City, S.D. In 1978, after leasing to various trucking companies over the years, Jack applied for and received his own authority to own and operate his own truck. He was a member of the NRA, EAA and OOIDA. His interests included motorcycling, going to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Oshkosh Air Show, flying, keeping in touch with friends, feeding wild animals, raising miniature donkeys and goats; mentoring young men and spoiling his step-grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Sheilah McClain of Charles City; two daughters, Patty (Mark) Roman of Tel Aviv, Israel and Bonnie (Ralph) Stein of Dallas, Texas; two step-sons, Sean (Leah) Dedrickson of Manitou Springs, Colo. and Christopher Dedrickson (Angela Finholt) of Lakeland, Minn.; two grandchildren, Maya Roman and Alexandra Stein; five step-grandchildren, Kelly and Ian Dedrickson, Samantha Dedrickson and Andrea and Tony Finholt; three sisters, Ann Clubb of Washington, Mich., Grace McClain of Sunrise, Fla. and Lucille “Dickie” Bartlett of Seymour; brother, Charles McClain of Promise City; two sisters-in-law, Ethelyn McClain of Des Moines and Velma McClain Evans of Promise City; many nieces and nephews and devoted traveling companion, Sammy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma Lee; son, Dale McClain; sister, Mary Louise Millikin; four brothers, two in infancy, Billy and Bobby and Nate and Dean McClain.

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.

Jack F. McClain

Jack F. McClain, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in Anaheim, CA.

Funeral services for Jack McClain will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of the Colwell United Church of Christ and Jordan River will officiate. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Promise City Cemetery, Promise City. Pastor Linda Reida of the Seymour United Methodist Church will officiate.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Jack Floyd McClain was born September 14, 1927, in Decatur County, the son of Everett F. and Hada Etta (Landrum) McClain. From August 30, 1945 to August 13, 1946, he served in the United States Navy. In 1947, he was united in marriage to Norma Lee McMurry in Promise City. Norma Lee died on February 9, 1950. He later married Donna Head and they later divorced. On August 11, 1993, he was united in marriage to Sheilah Dedrickson in Rapid City, S.D. In 1978, after leasing to various trucking companies over the years, Jack applied for and received his own authority to own and operate his own truck. He was a member of the NRA, EAA and OOIDA. His interests included motorcycling, going to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Oshkosh Air Show, flying, keeping in touch with friends, feeding wild animals, raising miniature donkeys and goats; mentoring young men and spoiling his step-grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Sheilah McClain of Charles City; two daughters, Patty (Mark) Roman of Tel Aviv, Israel and Bonnie (Ralph) Stein of Dallas, Texas; two step-sons, Sean (Leah) Dedrickson of Manitou Springs, Colo. and Christopher Dedrickson (Angela Finholt) of Lakeland, Minn.; two grandchildren, Maya Roman and Alexandra Stein; five step-grandchildren, Kelly and Ian Dedrickson, Samantha Dedrickson and Andrea and Tony Finholt; three sisters, Ann Clubb of Washington, Mich., Grace McClain of Sunrise, Fla. and Lucille “Dickie” Bartlett of Seymour; brother, Charles McClain of Promise City; two sisters-in-law, Ethelyn McClain of Des Moines and Velma McClain Evans of Promise City; many nieces and nephews and devoted traveling companion, Sammy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma Lee; son, Dale McClain; sister, Mary Louise Millikin; four brothers, two in infancy, Billy and Bobby and Nate and Dean McClain.

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.

Grace E. Lusk

Grace E. Lusk, 100, of Grundy Center and formerly of Charles City, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2011, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.

A funeral Mass for Grace Lusk will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

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 W. Hoy

Calvin W. Hoy, 95, of Charles City, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2011, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Graveside services for Calvin Hoy will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Calvin Woodward Hoy was born September 28, 1915, in Charles City, the son of James N. and Kathrine (Herrold) Hoy. He attended school in Colwell. On October 30, 1937, he was united in marriage to Emma Elizabeth Royal and they later divorced. In March of 1945, he was united in marriage to Lila Audrey Billings in Austin, Minn. Calvin was employed for 30 years for George P. Smith Construction as a woodworker and 30 years at various construction jobs in Northern and Southern Iowa as a cement finisher. His interests included gardening, farmers market, hunting and fishing.

Living family members include his four daughters, Karol (John) Schlicher of Phoenix, Ariz., Judith Diane Mead of Lees Summit, Mo., Janette Rae (David) Payne of Elma and Jewell Hoy of Charles City; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Richard Calvin Hoy; two sisters, Lucinda Belknap and Rozella Osborn; and three brothers, Marvin, Donald and Bernard Hoy.

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.

Cathy D. Johnson

Cathy D. Johnson, 62, of San Antonio, Tex., formerly of Charles City, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, in San Antonio, TX.

Funeral services for Cathy Johnson will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. 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 an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Cathy Diane Johnson was born September 25, 1948, in Charles City, the daughter of Arnold and Marian (Flowers) Johnson. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1966, attended Concordia College, the University of Iowa and received her Bachelors Degree from Lea College in Albert Lea, Minn. In her early years she worked summers in various national parks where she enjoyed the great outdoors. For 34 years Cathy worked for the Animal Defense League in San Antonio where she was able to help rescue animals, with her special interest being cats. She was currently working at Ft. Sam Houston Medical Center. Cathy loved animals especially cats and also had an interest in photographing old barns. Summer trips back to Iowa were always very special not only for her but for the whole family who always looked forward to her visits. Cathy appreciated spending time with her nieces and nephews as they were all very special to her.

Living family members include her mother, Marian Johnson of Charles City; three sisters, Carol (Paul) Sensor of Hampton, Deb (Jeff) Tudor of Thornton and Kim (Tory) Menken of Charles City; nine nieces and nephews, Kellen and Ingrid Sensor, Angie, Fletcher (Miaka) and Chelsea Tudor, Zachary (Becky) and Kyle Schilling, and Hunter and Hannah Menken; and four great nieces and nephews, Audrey, Aislynn, Joseph and Kylee.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1995; and an infant sister, Connie in 1955.

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.

Mary V. Lovrien

Mary V. Lovrien, 77, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services for Mary Lovrien will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse 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. Monday and at the church an hour prior to the service.

Mary Virginia White Lovrien was born April 4, 1933, at Hammond, Ind., the daughter of Donald and Mary Agnes (Hurley) White. She graduated from the Hammond High School. On August 29, 1959, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Lovrien at Calumet City, Ill. Mary worked for many years as a bank teller at Hammond and Charles City. Mary was proprietor of the Living Vine Christian bookstore for seven years. Her interests included reading, playing Mah Jongg and caring for her dogs. Mary was always devoted to her family and looked forward to sharing life’s experiences with them.

Living family members include her husband, Kenneth Lovrien of Charles City; two daughters, Becky (James) Orcutt and Marie Lovrien both of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Jessamy, Hannah, Ashley, Jacob, and Gabrielle Orcutt and Samuel, Catlyn and Cody Lovrien; two great grandchildren, Cameron Murray and Elijah Herman; and a sister, Margaret “Peg” (Bill) Colvin of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Russell and Kevin Lovrien; and two brothers, Robert and Raymond 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.