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.

Elsie E. Hoeft

Elsie E. Hoeft, 83, 906 9th ST., Charles City, Iowa died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the 11th ST. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Elsie Elizabeth was born on April 20, 1928 in Charles City the daughter of Walter and Meta (Rieken) Becker. She has been a life long member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated with the class of 1946 from Charles City High School. Upon graduation, she held several jobs in the area until moving to New York for a couple of years to live with her brother Albert and his wife. After returning from New York she was united in marriage to Byron Hoeft on September 22, 1950 and had three sons, Don, Doug and Dave. While raising her family, Elsie worked at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital and for a brief period worked at Ray’s Pizza. She retired from the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in February, 1990. Elsie was on bowling leagues for several years. She enjoyed walking and working in her yard. Prior to Byron’s death in 1993, they enjoyed many road trips throughout the country. Both her and Byron liked to watch the neighborhood baseball games that were played across the street from their home on 9th Street. She loved shopping for her grandchildren and was always ready for the holidays with the family often cooking and baking weeks before Christmas. Elsie also enjoyed reading Danielle Steel novels and working on word puzzles.

Surviving Elsie are her three sons Donald and his wife Carole Hoeft, Eagan, MN; Douglas and his wife Lorraine Hoeft, Charles City; David Hoeft, Champlin, MN; six grandchildren Kristen and Laura Hoeft, Dustin (Emily) and Brent Hoeft, Jennifer and Michael Hoeft, two great grandchildren Ethan and Ayrton Hoeft, one sister Irene Rosenberg, Charles City and one brother Albert (Catherine) Becker, Gardiner, NY.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter Darcee Hoeft, one sister Esther Becker, and three brothers Harry, Ted and an infant.

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

Max R. Santee

Max R. Santee, 77 of 2550 Asherton Ave, Nashua, Iowa died Friday afternoon, August 26, 2011 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Nashua United Methodist Church, 314 Brasher St, Nashua. Officiating will be the Rev. Okitakoyi Lundula. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, Iowa Interment will be in Riverton Cemetery. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfunerahome.

Max Ronald was born on March 7, 1934 at Dumont, Iowa the son of Francis “Sam” and Althea (Aherns) Santee. He graduated from the Dumont High School with the class of 1952. He served his country in Korea from 1952 until 1955 with the Marine Corps. On August 7, 1960 he was united in marriage to Frances Overturf in Dumont. To this union was born four children. They made their home in the Dumont area then moved for a short time near Greene, and for the last 48 years lived on their current farm. Max was elated that they had a place to call home and raise their family. Soon livestock of sheep, pigs, milk cows and several wild horses they adopted from Montana joined the family. Max was employed in the foundry at White Farm in Charles City until it’s closing when he began working for Wright Tree Service out of Des Moines until his retirement in 1996 when his wife also retired. In their retirement they loved taking bus trips especially to Oregon. During the summers while the children were growing up they spent time camping. Max bought a john boat that he would gladly row for his kids on Clear Lake, Twin Ponds, and down the Chickasaw River. He didn’t fish but loved watching the kids. Max had a quiet and close relationship with his children and grandchildren often mentoring them to “Do well in school and head down the right road.” He was independent in his actions and careful that they were the right choice for his family and self. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Nashua.

Max is survived by his wife Frances of 51 years. He was everything to her. Along with his daughter Angie and her husband John Marvin, Charles City; two sons Scott and his wife Nona Santee, Old Hickory, TN; and Monte and his wife Lisa Santee, Albert Lea, MN; he is survived by seven grandchildren Holly Santee, Logan and Seth Marvin, Nick, Matt, Jessica and Elizabeth Santee, and four great grandchildren Jarrett Huffman, Dillon, Deacon, and Emma Caspers, and one brother Gene (Becky) Santee, Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, his son Eric in 2004, and his daughter in law Terri in 2006.

Wayne E. Swant

Wayne E. Swant, 94, of 300 N. Grand Ave, in Charles City, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A Funeral service will be held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., in Charles City on Friday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:00 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

Wayne E. Swant was born August 4, 1917 in Charles City, IA the son of Amos H. and Emma M. (Wulff) Swant. He graduated from Colwell Consolidated High School, class of 1933. He was united in marriage to Mayme A. Meyers on March 6, 1939 in Charles City, IA. The couple had resided in Charles City for most all of their lives.

Wayne farmed in the community for over 42 years, until retiring in 1981. He was a member Elks and the Isaak Walton League, both in Charles City. Wayne served for 18 years on the Board of Directors for the Colwell CO-OP and was also the past president of the CO-OP. He served on the Midland District 12 Board in Minneapolis, MN. Wayne also was a member of the Moose Lodge in Charles City and served as the past Governor. He enjoyed fishing, traveling to Texas and Arizona, where he was a prospector and rock hound. In the early years of his life, Wayne played in a dance band known as the “Tune Tossers”. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Wayne will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Wayne’s life are his son, Ken W. (Connie) Swant of Charles City; his four grandchildren, Tammy (Dan) Elthon, Lori Phelps, Brad Swant and Terry Swant; six great grandchildren, Andy Elthon, Matt Elthon and fiancée, Angie Berger, Shaun Swant, Justin Swant, Nicholas Swant and Harley Jane Phelps and his sister, Dorothy L. Groesbeck of Osage, IA.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Emma Swant and his wife, Mayme A. Swant on February 8, 2002.

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

Gertrude "Gertie" E. Kroneman

Gertrude “Gertie” E. Kroneman, 89, formerly of 1302 Waller St. Charles City, Iowa, who died Monday morning, August 22, 2011 at the 9th ST. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 25, 2011 at St. John’s Episcopal Lutheran Church, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev’s Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery St. Ansgar at 12:45. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Gertrude Edna was the oldest child born to Carl and Esther “Tesch” Nack on September 13, 1921 on the family farm in Rock Township in Mitchell County. There she attended school. During her younger years she would rather be outdoors helping her father around the farm than be inside. Prior to her marriage she worked for several families in Osage. On December 9, 1945 she was united in her home church Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Grafton where she was baptized and confirmed. Gertie was active with the YMCA and Senior Citizens and especially with her church where she belonged to the Ruth Circle, spent many years in attendance and working on the newsletter. Having a very loving heart she also delivered Sunday flowers after services to the infirmed and homebound members. She and her husband for several years donated the huge church Christmas trees for decoration. She enjoyed traveling and one of her favorite trips was to the holy land, taking bus trips and going to California in the winter. Gertie had a mind of her own and made all of her own major life decisions. She was independent and strong in her faith to do the right things for others and herself. Even though she and her husband never had children they always thought well and cherished family including all her nieces and nephews and greats. Many Sunday’s they would attend dinner at her house where she went all out making everyone feel comfortable.

Surviving Gertie are her sister Marjorie Schroeder, Osage; Brother Gene (Rose Marie) Nack, Grafton, and many nieces and nephews.

Her husband on May 4, 1983, parents, and two sisters Alpha Walling and Ruth Beneke preceded her in death.

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

Susan E. Fisher

Susan E. Fisher, 63, of Burnsville, Minn., died Sunday, August 21, 2011, at her home.

Graveside services for Susan Fisher will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Pastor David Werges of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate.

There will be no visitation.

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.

Myron R. Wulff

Myron R. Wulff, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services for Myron Wulff will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

The family will greet friends at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Myron Russell Wulff was born November 28, 1935, at Charles City, the son of Lawrence and Elsie (Melcher) Wulff. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1954. Myron proudly served in the United States Marines from 1956 to 1958. On February 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to Patsy Miller at Charles City. Myron farmed west of Charles City on the Wulff Century Farm all of his life and also for 12 years was employed at Triad Construction. He was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Farm Bureau, and Floyd County Cattlemen’s Association. Myron enjoyed going to animal judging and tractor pulls at various fairs. He also enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and listening to country music. Myron was an avid Charles City sports fan and Booster Club member.

Living family members include two sons, Tod (Tammy) Wulff of Rockford and Toby Wulff of Charles City; three grandchildren, Dylan Wulff, Jason Waddell and Britany Bell; a brother, Leland (Marilyn) Wulff of Charles City; a sister, Joyce (Jim) Shover of Hopkinton; two brothers-in-law, Wayne (Juanita) Miller of Charles City and Bill (Audrey) Miller of Champlin, Minn.; and two sisters-in-law, Marlene (Bob) Hockinson of Cape Coral, Fla. and Viola Wulff of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife in 2002; a daughter, Teri Wulff in 1996; and a brother, Ron Wulff.

Shirley A. Bunston

Shirley A. Bunston, 75, of Charles City, died Thursday, August 18, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Shirley Bunston will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be 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.

Shirley Alice Bunston was born January 21, 1936, at Rock Island, Ill., the daughter of Claude and Ada (Palmer) Stratton, Sr. She received her education at Bayard. On March 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Dale Bunston, Sr. at Preston, Minn. Shirley worked at Peterson Cleaners, Folkert’s Printing and for 25 years as a Dietary Aide at Floyd County Medical Center. Her hobbies included woodworking, quilting, gardening and traveling.

Living family members include her husband Dale Bunston, Sr. of Charles City; three children, Sandra (Wayne) Lantow of Nashua, Sally Bunston and Dale D. Bunston, Jr. both of Charles City; a grandson, Jesse Bunston; three brothers, Everett (Janet) Stratton of Monett, Mo., Don (Judy) Stratton and Gerald (Erma) Stratton both of Des Moines; a sister, Betty (Paul) Stevens of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy Russell; and four brothers, David Stratton, Richard Stratton, Claude Stratton, Jr. and Bill Stratton

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.

Gene E. Lubbert

Gene E. Lubbert, 69, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday August 17, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.

Inurnment will be at a later date.

Gene Edward Lubbert was born April 13, 1942, at Charles City, the son of Alvin and Mary (Green) Lubbert. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1962. On December 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Char Auringer at Floyd. Gene worked at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company before becoming an independent insurance agent. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. His interests included fishing, hunting, watching movies, and working on his acreage. Family was always important to Gene and he looked forward to sharing his life with them.

Living family members include his wife, Char Lubbert of Nora Springs, three daughters, Denise (Brian) Wilkins of Mason City, Jodi Lubbert and special friend, Tom Lincoln of Mason City and Kathy Lubbert and special friend Brian Howe of Nora Springs; six grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Kingery, Alyssa Porterfield, Zachary Porterfield, Dillon Stromley and Special friend, Silver Collins, Dustin Stromley and Taylor Tiedt; a great Granddaughter, Alanah Stromley; two brothers, Duane Lubbert of Charles City and Harland Lubbert of Texas; two sisters, Diann (Glenn) Jacobson of Charles City and Barbara (Melvin) Gibbs of Waterloo; and devoted cat, Annie Sue.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Jamie Jacobson

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.

Glen R. Nelson

Glen R. Nelson, 79, of Charles City, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for Glen Nelson will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Glen Nelson was born May 15, 1932, in rural Colwell, the son of Dee B. and Mary (Hennings) Nelson. He attended school in Colwell and Charles City. Glen proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954. In 1958, Glen received his Barber License after graduating from Barber School in Phoenix, Ariz. On June 22, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Townsend in Bellview, Ill. He was a barber in Charles City for 53 years. Glen was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose Lodge, Isaac Walton League and National Fish and Game Club. His interests included lawn work, flowers, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Patricia Nelson of Charles City; three children, David (Terresa) Nelson of Marble Rock, Tony Nelson of Charles City and Mary (Garett) Bissen of Charles City; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Watkins of Greene and Delores Fike of Rudd.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one great grandson, Tony Ross; and five sisters.

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.

Clarence E. Justus

Clarence E. Justus, 85, of Charles City, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Clarence Justus will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek 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. Wednesday and Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Clarence Emory Justus was born December 18, 1925, at Kalamo, Mich., the son of William and Pearl (Dull) Justus. He graduated from Vermontville High School in Vermontville, Mich. On January 31, 1948, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Burgess at Freeport, Mich. Clarence worked for the Oliver Corporation from 1943 to 1954 at Battle Creek, Mich., moving to Charles City in 1955 where he worked for Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company from 1955 to 1989. After retirement Clarence continued working at Charles City Steel and Welding for several years and then at Mills-Helmers Incorporated until the age of 80. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Through his leadership in the Boy Scouts of America he contributed to the lives of many young men through the years. Clarence was involved in many organizations in the community including the Jaycees, noon Kiwanis, Oliver Management Club, Floyd County Sheriff’s Reserve and the Floyd County Museum.

Living family members include his wife, Sarah Jane Justus of Charles City; three children, Wesley (MaryJane) Justus of Postville, Zan (Bob) Idler of Florida and Brad Justus of Rudd; seven grandchildren, Kara (Kenny) Moore, Melissa (Joshua) Holthaus, Joshua (Kristin) Justus, Chris Idler, Jacque Idler, Stephanie Justus and Kristin Justus; six great grandchildren, Abby Holthaus, Brady Holthaus, Holden Justus, Brenton Justus, Braylon Miller and Ella-Mae Koebrick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, June Crousser; and a grandson, Ian Justus.

Memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Historical Museum, 500 Gilbert 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.

Jon T. Tumilson

Petty Officer Jon T. Tumilson, 35, a native of Rockford, died Friday, August 6, 2011, while conducting special operations combat in Afghanistan. He was born July 1, 1976, at Osage, Iowa.

He joined the U.S. Navy on July 17, 1995 following graduation from the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Community School. He graduated from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., in September 1995. He completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School, Coronado, Calif., in April 2002. He served in three west-coast based Special Warfare units and in two east-coast based Special Warfare units.

Petty Officer Tumilson’s was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. His other awards include the Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and four Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, and Rifle Expert and Pistol Expert Medals.

He deployed on multiple deployments to include Afghanistan and Iraq.

He is survived by his parents, George and Kathleen Tumilson of Rockford; two sisters, Kristie Pohlman (Brad Hartgraves) of Cedar Rapids and Joy (Scott) McMeekan of Taylor Ridge, Ill; six nieces and nephews, Kobey Pohlman, Kamryn Pohlman, Kelsi McMeekan, Kaitlyn Pohlman, Sydney McMeekan, Isabella McMeekan; 21 aunts, uncles and cousins; and his trusted canine friend, Hawkeye.

Petty Officer Tumilson was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Nell Tumilson; maternal grandparents, John and Leona Jacobs; a friend, Kevin Reiter, and his Brothers in Arms.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday at the Rudd Rockford Marble Rock Community School Gymnasium. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Rockford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frogman238 Memorial Fund, First Security Bank and Trust, Rockford, Iowa, (641)756-3361.

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.

Timothy J. “Tim” Sullivan

Timothy J. “Tim” Sullivan, 85, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, August 13, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Timothy Sullivan will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to service time Monday at the church.

Timothy Joseph Sullivan was born March 4, 1926, in New Hampton, the son of Raymond J. and Nora (McAloon) Sullivan. He graduated from the New Hampton High School and University of Iowa. Tim proudly served two years in the Army Air Force during WWII. On July 3, 1948, he was united in marriage to Letty Ardery in Iowa City. Tim was self-employed, operating Sullivan Insurance Agency for over 30 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club and various insurance associations and boards. His interests included camping, golf, pheasant hunting, the Iowa Hawkeyes, reading mystery and history books, researching his Irish ancestry, dancing and watching Lawrence Welk. Tim will be remembered for his strong faith and his devotion to prayer and family.

Living family members include his wife of 63 years, Letty Sullivan of Charles City; two children, Jayne (Tom) Holmstrom of Stillwater, Minn. and David (Cindy) Sullivan of Urbandale; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Rebecca Jane Sullivan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Ln. 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.

Lucas G. Reams

Lucas G. Reams, 27, of Charles City, died Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Funeral services for Lucas Reams will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Dr. Todd Yeaton will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until service time.

Lucas Garet Reams was born November 25, 1983, at Charles City, the son of Steven and Becky (Temple) Reams. He attended Charles City High School. Lucas enjoyed fishing, rock and sea shell collecting and playing pool.

Living family members include a brother, Eric Reams and his fiancée, Roberta Hill of Charles City; a sister, Nicole (Lucas) Adams of Ontario, Canada; his father, Steve Reams of Charles City; maternal grandmother, Shirley Temple; a nephew, Hunter Adams; and two nieces, Madeline and Matraca Adams; and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Reams.

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.

Robert R. “Bob” Henry

Robert R. “Bob” Henry, 46, of Charles City, died Friday afternoon, August 12, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Robert Henry will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Janet Dorenkamp, Chaplain for Hospice of North Iowa will officiate. Burial will be in Beckwith Cemetery, rural Colwell with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Robert Ray Henry was born April 30, 1965, at Cedar Rapids, the son of Delwyn R. and Lois Marie (Moore) Henry. In 1983, he graduated from the Wentworth Military Academy and later from Griffin College in Tacoma, Wash. Bob proudly served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1988. He was employed as an electrical technician at Patterson Dental and NIACC. On May 8, 1999, he was united in marriage to Jill Manson in Des Moines. His interests included hunting, fishing and trapping. Bob always enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. He had many great memories with his friends.

Living family members include his wife, Jill Henry of Charles City; parents, Delwyn and Lois Henry of Charles City; sister, Jana Henry of Indianola; brother, Grant (Mary Jo) Henry of Milo; five nieces and nephews; maternal grandmothers, Theresa Schmickle of Cedar Rapids and Shirley Moore of Guttenberg; and his dog, Macy.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ray and Jennie Henry; and maternal grandfathers, Fred Moore and Verl Schmickle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Medical Center or Floyd County Veterans.

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.

Neil K. Vest

Neil K. Vest, 53, of Northwood, died Thursday morning, August 11, 2011, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Neil Vest will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, rural Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Neil Kent Vest was born March 20, 1958, in Marshalltown, the son of Robert L. and Lola Evangeline (Brown) Vest. In 1976, he graduated from the Charles City High School. Neil was an over the road truck driver all of his life and spent the last 15 years driving for Norsemen Trucking. His interests included camping, bowling, the outdoors and working on his son’s cars.

Living family members include his fiancée Terri Hearn of Northwood; two sons, Ryan Vest and Dillon Vest both of Nashua; parents, Robert and Lola Vest of Charles City; two brothers, Mike (Angie) Vest of Indianola and Kevin Vest of Bayard, N.M.; and one sister, Lori (Jeff) Shook of Tripoli.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

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.

Ercyl E. Keeling

Ercyl E. Keeling, 89, of Charles City, died Monday morning, August 8, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ercyl Keeling will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ercyl Edward Keeling was born May 7, 1922, in Bosworth, Mo., the son of Ola J. and Nellie Frances (Pancoast) Keeling. He attended school in Keytesville, Mo. From October 20, 1942 to November 6, 1945, Ercyl served in the United States Army. On December 5, 1943, he was united in marriage to Ruth Merfeld at Camp Adair, in Corvallis, Ore. Ercyl was employed at White Farm for 28 years. He was a member of the Elk Lodge, Moose Lodge, V.F.W. and General Society of the Mayflower Descendants. He enjoyed cars, boating, fishing, hunting and raising hybrid roses.

Living family members include his wife, Ruth Keeling of Charles City; four children, Denise (Marvin) Bates of Evansville, Ind., Linda Dannan of Manchester, Mo., David Keeling of Davenport and Mark Keeling of Comanche; eight grandchildren; one great grandson; two brothers, Harold Keeling of Olathe, Kans. and Ralph (Sammy Jo) Keeling of Independence, Mo.; and a sister, Dixie (Daley) Walker of Parkville, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Clark Keeling.

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.

Maxine Ebel

Maxine Ebel, 69, of Toledo, Iowa, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City with Pastor Jan Tjaden of the First Congregational Church of Orchard officiating. Maxine will be cremated following the service and burial will be in the Howardville Cemetery at a later date. 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 family.

Maxine Lucille (Lockie) Ebel was born on February 26, 1942 on a farm three miles west of Floyd, Iowa, to Robert and Nellie (Shorey) Lockie. She was united in marriage to William Jr. Shafer on January 31, 1960. They were later divorced and she married Lee Ebel on July 22, 1969. She raised five boys of her own and her niece.

Maxine enjoyed playing card games of all types and went in for the kill when she did. She also liked to sew and play games on the computer. Most of all, she loved her family and was a stalwart at helping with the family reunion every year. She always had a smile on her face that could cheer up anybody. It was always a pleasure to see her.

She leaves behind her husband, Lee Ebel of Toledo, Iowa; three sons, Dennis Shafer of Michigan, William Shafer of Mason City and Jack Ebel of Manly; daughter, Rachel (B.J.) Halterman of Des Moines; three sisters, Shirley Decker of Floyd, Jean Underwood of Peru, Indiana and Sandra Burd of Mason City; brother, Delbert (Judy) Lockie of Cameron, North Carolina; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert; and two sons, Douglas Shafer in 2007 and James Ebel in 2010.

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

Evelyn M. Mrachek

Evelyn M. Mrachek, 90, of Charles City, died Monday, August 1, 2011, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

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

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Evelyn Marie Triska Mrachek was born March 13, 1921, in Winneshiek County, the daughter of Albert and Rose (Havel) Triska. She attended school at Spillville. On November 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to Clarence Mrachek. They moved to Charles City in 1966. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her interests included attending auctions, playing bingo and cards, listening to polka music, gardening and collecting salt and pepper shakers. They always looked forward to the annual Salsbury Chemical picnics where there was always plenty food, fellowship and fun and also the Czech Days in Protivin. Evelyn will always be remembered as a woman of faith to whom morning prayers and the Rosary were very important.

Living family members include her daughter, Sharon (Hal Miller) Heise of Ionia; four grandchildren, Michael (DeAnne) Mrachek, Sunday (Nathan) Tostenson, Jolene (Travis) Bilharz and Janel (Travis) Jones; eight great grandchildren, Jordan Mrachek, Alysha Bilharz, Mackenzy Bilharz, Katlyn Mrachek, Jacob Mrachek, Kaleb Bilharz, Megan Tostenson and Abby Tostenson; and two daughters-in-law, Connie Mrachek of Charles City and Carol Mrachek-Sawyer of Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on August 31, 1997; twin sons, Jerry and Larry Mrachek; a grandson, Ricky Mrachek; a brother, Leonard Triska; and a sister-in-law, Gladys Kostka.

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.