William “Bill” Rickart

William “Bill” Rickart, 48, of Charles City, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City as the result of complications from pneumonia.

Memorial services for Bill Rickart will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday 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.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

William Robert Rickart was born November 16, 1962, at Charleston, Ill., the son of William and Darlene (Arnold) Judy. He graduated from Davis County High School in Bloomfield, Ray Vouge School of Design in Chicago, Ill. and attended school at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. for Radiologic Technology. Bill was an x-ray technician, worked in a cardiac cath lab and also was a Medical Traveler working in many states. His interests included artwork, flowers, traveling and cooking especially grilling for family and friends. In 2004 Bill had a stroke which prevented him from continuing work. Because of this, he helped start the Head and Stroke Support Group at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Living family members include his mother, Darlene Rickart of Charles City, two sisters, Sheila (Jim) Devereaux and Brenda Judy both of Charles City; four nieces, Melissa (Brad) Martin, Tiffany Reiher, Heather Reiher, and Nicole Reiher; a nephew, Cody Reiher; and three great nephews, Kaleb Martin, Kade Martin and Kale Martin.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Judy; and a brother, Kenneth Eugene Judy.

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.

Alan Hart

Alan Hart, 76, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City surrounded by his family.

No funeral service is being planned.

The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Alan Dean Hart was born August 28, 1934, at Sioux City, the son of Verle and Hazel (Barrow) Hart. He graduated from Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Mo. and Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. It was while working in Spirit Lake that he met Helen Lange and they were married on July 25, 1959, in Sutherland. Alan worked in industry for 30 years. He and Helen owned and operated Cedar Valley Printing for 18 years. Alan was a member of the First Congregational Church, Rotary Club, Elks and the YMCA. His interests included golfing, fishing, going to Green Bay Packer and St. Louis Cardinal games and vacationing at Lake Okoboji. One of the highlights of his life was attending, with his sons, the final two games of the 2006 World Series games in which the St. Louis Cardinals won their 10th championship.

Living family members include his wife, Helen Hart of Charles City; two sons, Robert (Susan) Hart of Portland, Ore. and David Hart of Mason City; two grandchildren, Annie and Jackson Hart; a brother, Robert (Alice) Hart of Lancaster, Calif.; and a sister Joan (Ted) Braucht of Sun City, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the local organization of your choice.

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.

Elvie Leona Rose Reetz

A funeral service for Elvie Reetz will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Pastor Debra Lincoln of the Colwell United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. There will be a visitation 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. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Colwell United Church of Christ. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cedar Health, 807 5th Street in Charles City on Friday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Elvie’s birthday.

Elvie Leona Rose Reetz was born on June 24, 1914 in Calhoun County, Iowa. Her parents were Frank and Lena (Wood) Rose. Elvie died on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City at the age of 96 years.

Elvie graduated from the Rinard High School in 1933. She then graduated from Capital City College in Des Moines. After graduation, she was a secretary for the Coca-Cola plant in Des Moines. In 1938 she was united in marriage to William Harold Dolph. To this union four children were born. After moving to the Colwell area, she became a farm woman. In December of 1955 she married Kenneth Reetz.

Elvie belonged to several organizations: Colwell United Church of Christ and Ladies Aide, Colwell Culture Club, Colwell Community Center, Women of the Moose, Iowa Federated Women’s Club, Rebecca Lodge, Air Force Mothers of American, and the Floyd County Navy Mothers. Ken and Elvie were also members of the Cedar Valley Steam Engine Association.

Those left to cherish her memory include her four children, Roselyn Beyer of Iowa, Paul Dolph of Oklahoma, Jerald Dolph of Texas and Janet Hancock of Colorado; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 1977 and her only sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and James B. Romans.

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

Doris A. Wilson

Doris A. Wilson, 72, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Doris Wilson will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Robert Treichel 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 Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Doris Ann Thompson Wilson was born September 20, 1938, at Perry, the daughter of Otis and Blanche (Carlton) Thompson. She received her primary education at Perry until her family moved to Charles City in 1954. She then attended Charles City High School graduating in 1957. On August 17, 1957, she was united in marriage to Walter Wilson at Tuscumbia, Mo. They then moved to Charles City where they would spend the rest of their lives. Over the years Doris was a cabinet maker, hobby farmer and raised puppies and horses. She was a former member of the Oak Park Church, Faith Bible Chapel and Double C Saddle Club. Her interests included all animals, putting puzzles together, sewing and knitting. Family was very important to Doris and she took every opportunity to share life’s experiences with them.

Living family members include a daughter, Brenda (Anthony) Schweiger of Charles City; a step-son, Danny (Gloria) Wilson of Charles City; two step-daughters, Lorraine Dotson of Floyd and Anita Sullivan of Mason City; 21 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; four brothers, Earl Thompson of Missouri, Otis “Lyle” Thompson of Perry, Neal (Phyllis) Thompson of Ionia and David Thompson of Kansas; and a sister, Rosemary (Earl) Dawson of Streetman, Tex.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1993; two brothers, Ray and Glenn Thompson; and a sister, Irene Miller.

Memorials may be directed to the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home Alzheimer’s Unit, 602 11th Street, Charles City, IA 50616

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.

Alice Waters

Alice Waters, 86, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Cedar Falls Health Care Center in Cedar Falls.

Funeral services for Alice Waters will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Betty Alice Nielsen Waters was born February 28, 1925, at Mason City, the daughter of Niels and Johanne (Jakobsen) Nielsen. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1943. On November 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Merle Waters. They moved to Charles City where they ran the State Farm Insurance office. She also worked for Northwestern Bell. Alice was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She also taught infant swimming at the YMCA. Alice enjoyed needlework, family vacations and sharing life’s experiences with everyone. Her home and yard will always be remembered as favorite gathering places for all the neighborhood children.

Living family members include four children, David (Linda) Waters of Northwood, Barb Waters of Cedar Falls, Kevin Waters of Cedar Falls and Jim (Stacey) Waters of Granger; five grandchildren, Michelle Ritzert, Christina (Phillip) Rice, Mike Waters, Nathan Waters and Erica Waters; Four great grandchildren, Alex and Ben Ritzert and Zoey and Hayden Rice; a brother, Paul (Marie) Nielsen of Mason City; and a sister, Edie (Bruce) Meeker of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on October 26, 1996; and a brother, Dane Nielsen.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Idah Quigley

Idah Quigley, 86, of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Idah Quigley will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time.

Idah Ione Hunter Quigley was born June 15, 1924, at Center Point, the daughter of David and Pearl (Schmickle) Hunter. She graduated from Center Point High School. On June 10, 1948, she was united in marriage to Gordon Quigley at Center Point. They lived in New York City for several years while Gordon was in the Army. After his discharge they returned to Charles City where Gordon was employed at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. Gordon died on November 6, 1995. Idah was a homemaker. For many years they wintered in Texas. Idah enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking and helping at and working farmers market.

Living family members include a niece, Juanita Dochterman of Ludowici, Ga.; a great niece, Brenda (Scott) Thompson of Columbia, S.C.; and three great great nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Juanita Marie Zarifis.

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.

Gilbert L.O. Bartman

Gilbert Bartman, 97, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main Street in Charles City. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. 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 the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Music Fund.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Andrea (Jim) DeVore of Charles City; grandchildren, Kurt (Gretchen) DeVore and Justin (Marcia) DeVore; great-grandchildren, Timothy, Michael, Zachary, Maxwell and Joseph DeVore and Hannah and Jonah DeVore; sister, Margee Veich; and brothers, Richard and George Bartman.

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

Grace Cummings

Grace Cummings, 95, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. 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 the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund or Jack & Jill Preschool.

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

Grace Cummings

Grace Cummings, 95, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. 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 the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund or St. John Christian Preschool.

Grace was a lifelong resident of Charles City. She was employed at First Security Bank for 28 years and was very active in her church, St. John Evangelical Lutheran, as well as many other area organizations.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Sharon Immer of Burnsville, MN and Kathryn (Steven) Anderson of Minneapolis, MN; four grandchildren, Gerald (Carolyn) Immer, Andrew (Jamie) Immer, Sarah Immer and Charlie Anderson; and two great-grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Edgar Immer.

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