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Elizabeth "Betty" Harrington IONIA - Elizabeth "Betty"
Harrington, 70, of Ionia, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton of natural causes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. Burial will be in
the St. Boniface Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at the Ionia Funeral Home, where there will be a 7 p.m. scripture
service.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/01/22
Laura M. Merfeld Popes
GREENE - Funeral Mass for Laura M. Merfeld Popes, 99, of 101 North Water Street, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 4, 2002,
at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene where there will be a Vigil Service at 4:30 p.m. At
the conclusion of the Vigil Service family members and friends are invited to share memories of Laura's life.
Laura Mary Merfeld was born Aug. 21, 1903, to Matthias and Mary (Brunner) Merfeld in rural Butler County, the only daughter with eight
brothers; and died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at the New Hampton Care Center in New Hampton.
She received her education in rural country school until the eighth grade and then Mount St. Clare Academy in Clinton. On Oct. 11, 1927,
she was united in marriage to Carl J. Popes at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. To this union, six children were born.
Laura was an avid gardener, growing and canning many of those fruits and vegetables. Tenderly cultivating her various flowers was
something she enjoyed. She spent hours creating beautiful handiwork such as crocheting, tatting, quilting, and knitting. She was an exceptional seamstress, fashioning outfits that clothed
her children and others.
Above all, she loved her family, always eager to have them and others experience the warmth of her hospitality. During her lifetime, she
was actively involved in all her church organizations, including the Guilds, Catholic Daughters of America, Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, and she held offices in several of them.
She will be missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are three daughters, Mary Mahoney; Rita (Charles) Swinton, both of Nashua; Delores (Sister Carla) Popes, PBVM of Dubuque; one
son Glen J. (Billie) Popes of West Long Branch, N. J.; daughter-in-law Sandra Popes of Grundy Center, Iowa; twenty one grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Vern Merfeld of Greene and one sister-in-law Edna Merfeld of Osceola.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carl on May 3, 1988; a daughter, Patricia Shimek on July 10. 1996; a son, Howard on Nov. 12,
2000; a son-in-law, James Mahoney on July 30, 2001, one grandchild, two great-grandchildren, her parents and seven brothers: Roy, Ed, George, Clyde, Henry, Harry, and Rev. Howard Merfeld.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Laura Mary Merfeld Popes Memorial Fund or Spiritual Offerings in
care of the family.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Schroeder
NASHUA - Shirley L. Schroeder, 75, of Nashua passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at her home in Nashua, of cancer. Funeral services will
be at 10:30 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at St. John Lutheran church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both located in Nashua. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the
church.
Shirley was born in Greene on Sept. 5, 1927 the daughter of Lester B. and Mildred L. (Raisty) Crabtree. She graduated from Greene High
School in 1945. On March 11, 1967, she was united in marriage to Dale Schroeder. Shirley worked as a secretary at Rath Packing Co. in Waterloo and White Farm in Charles City.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Dale of Nashua; a son, Ronald Schroeder of Prosperity, S. C.; and a daughter, Joan Jones (Mark) of
Aberdeen, N.C.; a sister, Sharyl Kruger of Nashua; and three grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert L. Crabtree.
Chenoweth and Son Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Edward "Ted" Curtis
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Edward "Ted" Curtis, 86, a resident of 706 Allison
Street, Charles City, who died Sunday, November 3, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
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Lulu Fisher MASON CITY -- Lulu M. Fisher, 80, of 501 S.
Kentucky died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at Heritage Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., Mason City, with Rev. Thomas Healey, Chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Following cremation, the family will scatter the ashes at a later
date. Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Lulu was born August 25, 1922 in Sexton, the daughter of Charles H. and Gertrude L. (Steven) Aman.
Lulu learned to play the piano at a young age and was a church organist as a young woman. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and went on to
become a beautician working in Fort Dodge, Algona, Mason City and Nashua.
It was in Nashua that she met Charles Fisher. She became a full-time homemaker and a mother of five
children. Lulu was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Their door was always open and the coffee was always hot for anyone who
stopped by for a visit. Charlie and Lu were charter and lifetime members of the Mohawk Archery Club of Mason City and both achieved the Iowa State
Championship during their involvement with the club.
In later years they traveled the U.S. in their motor home. They often pulled their boat and enjoyed
fishing for various fresh-water fish and stopping at trout streams along the way. They spent a lot of time near Nashua, where they fished and spent time
with Charlie's family.
Charlie passed away in 1990 and Lu continued to enjoy her family putting her energy into activities
such as gardening, crocheting, sewing, playing her organ music, reading, crossword puzzles and cooking. She enjoyed surprising others with presents she
had made or purchased. She filled her days by spending time with her family and life-long friends (especially Thelma VerBrugge and Lila Paulsen).
Following two strokes in August of 2000, Lulu lived at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City. She had trouble remembering things but was able to delight
everyone in her ability to remember many songs.
She spent many hours playing on the organ she had donated to the care center years before and on her
portable keyboard. The family is very appreciative of the tender care Lulu was given while at Heritage.
Lulu will be missed by her children; Jim Fisher and wife Marsha of Davenport, Sue Bergan and husband
Larry of Mason City, Steve Fisher and wife Nancy of Hanlontown, Vicki Fisher of Mason City, Pam Fisher of Maplewood, Minn.: her siblings; Earl Aman of San
Luis, Colo., Jessie Garska of Hastings, Neb., Tom Aman of Albert Lea, Minn. She will also be missed by her grandchildren; Larry Bergan Jr., Charles, James
and Eileen Fisher, Kristopher Skellenger, Amy Johnson, Erin Kalvig, Jodi Hackbart and David Kalvig: and great grandchildren; Jessica, Alex, Jake and Sam
Bergan, Madison Johnson and Jack Skellenger, plus several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Harold Aman and spouse, Charlie Fisher
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Edward "Ted"Curtis Edward "Ted" Curtis, 86, a resident of 706 Allison Street, Charles City,
died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. Funeral services for Edward "Ted" Curtis will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at the First Baptist Church in Charles City. The Rev. Todd Yeaton will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at
Nashua.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8,
2002. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service.
Edward Curtis was born Oct. 18, 1916, in Lucas County, the son of L.F. and Mabel (Hubbard) Curtis.
He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1932. On April 2, 1939, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Peterson at Charles City. In 1940 he
started working at Klemmish Battery and Electric and in 1961 purchased the business and changed the name to Ted's Auto and Electric. "Ted" sold the
business and retired in 1999. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. While he enjoyed camping, collecting antiques, of which antique scales was
his specialty, and going to flea markets, his major interest was anything that had to do with cars.
Living family members include his wife, Marguerite of Charles City; three daughters and their
husbands, Barbara and Charles Greaser of Harleysville, Pa., Sheila and Lewis Wright of North Liberty, and Terri and Paul Kidd of LaJolla, Calif.; and a
grandson, Robert Kidd.
His parents, three brothers, and a sister preceded him in death.
The family suggests memorials be directed to the First Baptist Church.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning 0n 11/05/02
Leona Jacobs
NORA SPRINGS - Leona Jacobs, 83, of Nora Springs, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at the Nora Springs
Care Center. Funeral services for Leona Jacobs will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at the Rudd United Methodist Church. The Rev. Lisa Locoh,
senior pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Rudd.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7,
where a Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Leona Lydia Lacour Jacobs was born Sept. 25, 1919, in rural Charles City, the daughter of Fredrick
and Martha (Hirsch) Lacour. She graduated from the Orchard High School in 1936. On Feb. 28, 1940, she was united in marriage to John A. Jacobs, Sr. at
the Little Brown Church, Nashua. They were married 62 years and were members of the Golden Wedding Club. Leona was a devoted farm wife starting at
Bristow and moving to Rudd where they resided until moving to the Nora Springs Care Center. She loved tending her garden of vegetables and flowers. Her
kitchen was often filled with the aroma of fresh baked goods. Leona enjoyed writing poetry, reading books, doing jigsaw puzzles, and playing 500. She
was an active member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, the UMW, receiving a lifetime membership pin in 1974, served as an officer at the local and
district level, and was a devoted Sunday School teacher. Leona was a 4-H leader and mentored her children and many other youth. She enjoyed the Rudd
Senior Citizens group and volunteering her time for church and community activities. Leona lived life to the fullest and enjoyed her family.
Those grateful for sharing her life include her four children: John Jr. and Norma Jacobs of
Manson, Kathy and George Tumilson of Rockford, Barb and Steve Thiher of Cedar Rapids, and Deb Weiss of Iowa City; nine grandchildren: Kristie and Randy
Pohlman, Darin and Carrie Jacobs, Joy and Scott McMeekan, Shelle and Corey Sporaa, Steven and Angie Thiher, Jon Tumilson, Michael Thiher, and Rachel and
Lisa Weiss; seven great-grandchildren, Tasha and Quentin Hill, Dylan Sporaa, Kobey, Kamryn and Katilyn Pohlman and Kelsi McMeekan; two future
great-grandchildren, baby McMeekan, and baby Thiher; three step grandchildren, David and Eileen Bangtson, Allan and Pam Bangtson, and Jeanne and Bill
Krebs; and four step great-grandchildren: Matt, Adam, Amy and Michael Bangtson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on June 9, 2002, parents, two brothers, Milton and
Clarence Lacour, and two sisters, Mabel Shorey and one in infancy.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth "Betty" Harrington
IONIA - Elizabeth "Betty" Harrington, 70, of Ionia, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at Mercy Medical
Center in New Hampton of natural causes. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in
Ionia. Burial was in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
Elizabeth L. Harrington was born April 14, 1932, at New Hampton, the daughter of Cletus and Amelia
(Roths) Meyers. She graduated from St. Boniface High School in Ionia. After her schooling she went to work for the Oliver Corp. in Charles City. On June
15, 1953, she was united in marriage to Richard Harrington at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. Following their marriage the couple resided all of
their married life in the Nashua and Ionia areas. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, the St. Boniface Guild, the Friendly Bunch, two card
clubs, and was a regular at bingo.
Betty is survived by a son Roger (Mary) of DeWitt; three daughters: Karen (Al)Wegner of Ionia, Sue
(Tim) Thorson of Nashua, and Jean (Dan) Britt of Waverly; ten grandchildren: Josh, Jordan, and Tory Harrington, Sarah, Amanda, and Ryan Wegner, Nick,
Chelsea, and Ben Thorson, Isaac Britt; a brother, Jerry Meyers of Lawler; three sisters: Jane McGrane and Linda Voves, both of Ionia, and Sister Melita
Meyers of Stacyville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard, and a son, Richard, Jr.
The Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby J. McIntire
SALEM, Ore. - Ruby Jeanette McIntire, 81, of Salem, Ore., died Oct. 30, 2002, at the West Valley
Rehabilitation Center in San Jose, Calif., with family present.
Ruby was born to Russell and Iowa Pierce in Waverly, where she made many lifelong friends. She
moved to California when she married Tom in 1944 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua. They raised three boys while living in San Pedro and
Torrance, Calif., and then moved to Salem, Ore., in 1986 when Tom retired from the City of Los Angeles.
Ruby enjoyed the fellowship at the First Baptist Church of Salem and South Valley Christian Church
of San Jose, Calif. Ruby also enjoyed the friendship of many people at the Salem Senior Center. She loved the weekly senior dances and when she was not
on the dance floor played piano with the band. Many of her neighborhood friends and other people in Salem and Torrance were considered as close as
family.
Ruby's kindness and warmth will be greatly missed by those who knew her. She is now in comfort
before the throne of Jesus Christ her Savior. She was not afraid to die because she knew it was the step to everlasting life with her Lord. Those whose
faith is placed in the Lord Jesus Christ will reunite with Ruby in the future. Ruby's family all look forward to that reunion.
Ruby is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law: Steve and Shiela McIntire, Port Townsend,
Wash., Dave and Velma McIntire, San Jose, Calif., Mark and Anita McIntire, Salem, Ore.; and her eight grandchildren: Brian, Rachael, Kevin, Shannon,
Carrie, Brennan, Leslie, and Russell. Ruby is also survived by nieces and nephews who loved her and who lived in Iowa and North Carolina.
Ruby's loving husband, Thomas Floyd, preceded her in death in June of 1994. She was also preceded
in death by her brothers Russell and Rex.
Ruby will be interred with Tom at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. Visitation
will be held at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home in Salem on Friday, Nov. 8, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon. Graveside services will be held at
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, at 2 p.m. A time for remembrances of Ruby will be held in Salem's Senior Center commencing at 4 p.m. on Friday,
Nov. 8.
Contributions in Ruby's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northern California
Chapter, 265 West El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View, CA 94040-2217. Please make contributions payable to "Alzheimer's Association" and mark the
contribution: "In memory of Ruby McIntire for Research". If you wish the family to be notified of your contribution, please include the following
information - notify, David McIntire, 4469 Faraone Court, San Jose, CA 95136.
Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service in Salem, Ore., is in charge of arrangements
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/06/02
Jane Twining
Jane Twining, 79, a resident of 1203 Waller Street, Charles City, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at
the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
A service to celebrate the life of Jane Twining will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002,
at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Rev. Irving Sandberg, pastor
of Messiah Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 8, 2002, and from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday.
Ellen Jane Beard Twining was born April 2, 1923, at New Hampton the daughter of Martin L. "Vern"
and Florence (Utley) Beard. Jane graduated from the Charles City High School in 1941. On Nov. 17, 1946, Jane was united in marriage to Dale Twining at
Des Moines. Jane worked at the F. W. Woolworth store and the Oliver Corporation in Charles City. After the tornado in 1968, she joined her husband Dale
in the operation of the Peerless Photo Finishing Company. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Jane loved to play 500 and bridge.
Her main passion was knitting and she created beautiful sweaters, afghans, bedspreads, skirts, dresses, capes, and spring and winter coats for her
family. Spending time with her two grandchildren brought special happiness to her life.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Nancy Houston of Charles City; a granddaughter, Kris
Houston of Charles City; a grandson, Dale Houston and his wife Jessica of Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister, Lou Willoughby of Waterloo; and cousins, John
Utley of New Hampton and Brenda Butzlaff of Greene.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Dale in 1982.
Ray Henry
Ray L. Henry, 99, died Wednesday Nov. 6, 2002, at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home. Mass will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek officiating. Interment will
follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.,
Charles City. A scripture wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the
church Saturday.
Ray was born Oct. 18, 1903, the son of Robert and Nellie (Monaghan) Henry in Basset. On Jan. 1,
1939, Ray was united in marriage to Jennie Slinger at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
On Dec. 22, 1941 Ray began instructing young Americans on how to fly for the United States Army.
He served his country until his honorable discharge on Oct. 18, 1945.
Ray enjoyed farming, but was an avid pilot who loved to fly. Ray was an air show stunt pilot who
loved to entertain, a flight instructor for many years, and flew numerous charter flights. Ray enjoyed traveling, fox hunting, and eating ice cream with
strawberries. His most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. Ray was a member of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church.
Those thankful for having shared in Ray's life include his two children, Elaine Knutson and her
husband William Springenberg of Charles City, Delwyn Henry and his wife Lois of Floyd; five grandchildren, Randall Knutson, Curtis Knutson, Robert
Henry, Jana Henry, and Grant Henry, and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jennie in 2001, two sisters, Ruth Girkin, and
Nina Ebert.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/07/02
Helen Eikenberry
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home for Helen Eikenberry, 84, a former
resident of South Cedar Terrace, who died Thursday, November 7, 2002, at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
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Marie Boggess Zimmerman BASSETT - Marie Boggess Zimmerman, 86, of Charles City, formerly of
Bassett, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles
City of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at the Chenoweth and Son
Funeral Home in Nashua. Burial will be in Mt. Carroll Cemetery, rural Ionia. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at the
Chenoweth and Son Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Marie was born in Howard County on Oct. 3, 1916, the daughter of Harry and Myrtle (Weber) Clark.
She attended high school in Colwell. Marie was united in marriage to Raymond Boggess in Waterloo on June 20, 1934, and to Farrald Zimmerman on October
17, 1986, at Prairie du Chien. She worked as a housekeeper.
Marie is survived by four children: Phyllis (Dennis) Stock of Ionia, Ruby (Kenneth) Goodale of
Osage, Donald (Lanora) Boggess of Cedar Falls, and Donna (Dean) Lynch of Floyd; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands: Raymond Boggess, June 3, 1985, and Farrald Zimmerman; a
son: Jerry in infancy; two daughters: Lorraine Boggess and Wilma Fisher; her parents; four brothers: Harold, Kenneth, Delbert and James Clark; one
sister: Lola Venz; and a grandson, Bob Goodale.
Chenoweth and Son Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Eikenberry
Helen Eikenberry, 84, a former resident of South Cedar Terrace, Charles
City, died Nov. 7, 2002, at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Helen Eikenberry were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at Saint John
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Greene.
Helen Beulah Aman Egan Eikenberry was born Dec. 30, 1917, at Gifford, the daughter of John and
Daisy (Leonard) Aman. She received her education at Whitten. On June 7, 1935, she was united in marriage to Magnus Egan. They later divorced. Helen
married Jeff Eikenberry on May 1, 1965. They lived in Marshalltown and after his death in 1983 Helen moved back to Charles City. Helen worked as a
manager at various restaurants and also as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Helen enjoyed studying her Bible
and playing 500.
Living family members include: two daughters, Donna Randall and special friend Russel Kissel of
Osage, and Mickey Pugsley and husband Phil Haugen of Charles City; two sons and their wives, James and Jan Egan of Palmetto, Fla., and Steven and Carol
Egan of Iowa City; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Zola Wagner of Hampton, and Irene
Staudt of Ackley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, and two sisters.
The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Silas Johnson
BASSETT - Silas Johnson, 79, a resident of 201 South Main, Bassett,
died, Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at his home. Funeral services for Silas Johnson were held at 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Silas B. Johnson was born Nov. 24, 1922, at Waucoma, the son of A. W. and Kathryn (Farrell)
Johnson. He graduated from Waucoma High School in 1940. Silas served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. He received the Philippine
Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. On May 31, 1947, he was united in marriage to Aili Maenpaa at Stambaugh, MI. They
moved to the Charles City area in 1949. Silas worked as a pipe fitter for Salsbury Laboratories for over thirty years. He attended Saint John
Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a member of the V.F.W. Silas enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and playing cribbage.
Living family members include his wife, Aili of Bassett; two sons, Michael Johnson of
Madisonville, Tenn., and Gerald Johnson and wife Carol of Bassett; a daughter, Diane Takalo of Hillsboro, Ore.; four grandchildren; four great
grandchildren; one sister, Mary Floyd of Wichita, Kan., and two special family members, Brandon and Melissa Vermillion of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and five sisters.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site and St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Jerome "Lefty" Bahnsen
Jerome "Lefty" C. Bahnsen, 67, of Nashua, died Saturday November 9, 2002, at Rochester Methodist
Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday November 14, 2002 at the Zion Lutheran
Church, Rockford. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford with military rites conducted by the Walker-Graper Post #338.
The Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St., Rockford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/12/02
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Alton E. Davis OAKLAND, Minn. - Alton E. Davis, 76, of Oakland, Minn., passed away Tuesday,
Nov. 12, 2002, at his home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Faith Lutheran Church, London, Minn. Pastor Reuben
Unseth will officiate. Interment will be in the Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held today, Nov. 14, 2002, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bonnerup
Funeral Service in Albert Lea, Minn., and one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea Area Veterans
Groups.
Alton was born May 5, 1926, the son of Clyde and Corinne (Hendrickson) Davis in Freeborn County,
Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church. Alton graduated from Northwood High School in 1944. He farmed with the
family until enlisting in the US Army serving his country in Japan from January 1946 to July 1947 as Staff Sgt. and earning a Victory Medal and the Army
Occupied Medal of Japan. He then returned home to farm again on the family farm.
Alton married Arliss Hagen on Nov. 26, 1950, in the First Lutheran Church of Glenville, Minn. They
farmed together in rural Oakland and London. He and his wife raised purebred Duroc hogs.
He was the U.S. Postmaster in Oakland receiving his 25 year pin upon retirement in 1988. They also
enjoyed buying, selling and refinishing antiques for their Lane of Hearts Antique Shop. Alton raised and sold strawberries and vegetables at local
Farmer's Markets. Alton helped organize and was the first president of the Faith Lutheran Church. He enjoyed taking his kids fishing, auctions,
antiquing, and visiting with special friends at Austin McDonalds. He was in 4-H and showed at the Freeborn Co. Fair and later enjoyed watching his
children and grandchildren show their animals. He was a 4-H leader and received the Third Generation 4-H award.
Alton is survived by his five children: Cindy Davis of St. Paul, Minn., Vickie Kronlage and
husband, Douglas, of Charles City, Gary Davis and wife, Carol, of Oakland, Minn., Christy Streff and husband, Ken, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Craig Davis
of Oakland, Minn.; his grandchildren: Gayle Thoeny and husband, Keith, Derrick Deick, Terra Rasmussen and husband, Brian, Joshua Davis, Sara Davis,
Michaela Kronlage; his brothers: Emery Davis and wife, Clarice, of Glenville, Minn.; his sister: Yvonne Tews and husband, Leonard, of Northwood;
sisters-in-law: Margie Davis and Joretta Jensen both of Glenville, Minn.; brother-in-law: Ronald Carpenter of Clear Lake.
Alton was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arliss; brother: Curtis Davis; sisters-in-law:
Phyllis Christianson and Sharon Carpenter.
Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea is in charge of arrangements.
Ethel Hole
SAC CITY - Ethel Hole, age 101, of Sac City and formerly of Charles City died Tuesday, Nov. 12,
2002, at the Park View Care Center in Sac City. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the First Christian Church in Sac
City with burial in the Cory Grove Cemetery, Sac City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at the Farber and Otteman Funeral
Home in Sac City.
Ethel is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Margaret Hole of Omaha; son-in-law, Milton
Potee of Rogers, Ark.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister; a brother; and a sister-in-law.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/14/02
Janice M. Ferch
CONRAD - Janice M. Ferch, 56, of Conrad, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at home under the care of
Iowa River Hospital, in Conrad, of natural causes. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at New Hope Christian Church
in Marshalltown. The Rev. Kerry Jech will officiate. Burial will be in Conrad Cemetery in Conrad.
Johnston Funeral Home in Conrad is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/15/02
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Wilmerth "Wilma" DeHaven Wilmerth "Wilma" DeHaven, 86, of 602 11th St., died Saturday (Nov.
16, 2002) at the Eleventh Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 19, 2002, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home,
401 Blunt St., Charles City. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Nellie Horn
CLARION - Nellie D. (Christensen) Horn, of Clarion and formerly of Charles City, died Saturday,
Nov. 16, 2002, at the USA Healthcare Center, Clarion, of complications of pneumonia at the age of 86.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sunnyside Chapel
Funeral Home in rural Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Visitation
will be held at the Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. until service time.
Nellie D. Christensen was born Jan. 8, 1916, in Greene, Iowa, to Hans P. and Clara E. (Druschel)
Christensen. On March 31, 1935, she was wed in Charles City to Joseph R. Horn.
Living family members include her husband, Joseph Horn of Clarion; and a brother and his wife,
Claude and Shirley Christensen of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Kenneth M. and one in infancy; and two
sisters, Emma Parsons and Margaret Bray.
It is suggested that any memorials be made to the family.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/18/02
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Marlene G. Noack CEDAR FALLS - Marlene G. Noack, formerly of this area, died Wednesday, Nov.
13, 2002, at her home in Cedar Falls of natural causes. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at the St. Paulus
Cemetery in Guttenberg. The Rev. Myron Brockmeyer will officiate.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at the Richardson Funeral Home,
615 Main St., Cedar Falls, where the family will be present from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Clayton County Genealogical Society,
P.O. Box 846, Elkader, Iowa 52043.
Marlene was born January 16, 1938, in rural Butler County, the daughter of James and Violet (Dralle)
McNeilus. She graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1955 and Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) with her two-year teaching certificate. On June 6,
1959, she was united in marriage to Virgil Clay Noack in Marble Rock. He died Dec. 17, 1997. She taught third grade at Dike Elementary School from 1957
to 1962.
Marlene is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven P. and Cindy Noack of Iowa City;
daughter and son-in-law, Sue J. and Carter Larson of Chattanooga, Tenn; five grandchildren: Michael and twins, Will and Claire Noack, all of Iowa City,
and twins, Kailey and Kenadie Larson of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four brothers Jim (Deb) McNeilus of Charles City, Larry (Deb) McNeilus of Matoon, Ill., Dale
(Cindy) McNeilus of Sleepy Hollow, Ill., and Harlan McNeilus of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and three sisters, Marilyn (Dave) Meyers of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Marge (TJ) Tjepkes of Charles City, and Marsha (John) Counsell of Riceville.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Richardson Funeral Home in Cedar Falls is in charge of arrangements.
Wilmerth "Wilma" DeHaven
Wilmerth "Wilma" DeHaven, 86, of 602 11th St., died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Eleventh Street
Chautauqua Guest Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at Fullerton Hage
Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home today. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.
Wilmerth "Wilma" DeHaven was born Aug. 13, 1916, in Charles City, the daughter of William and Emma
(Wendt) Menzie. She attended school in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School in 1934. Wilma was united in marriage to Eugene DeHaven
on Aug. 19, 1959, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She worked for the Floyd County Courthouse for thirty plus years until her retirement in 1981.
Wilma was a member of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, Wa-Tan-Ye Club, and the Heritage Club. She enjoyed playing cards, with
Bridge being her favorite, traveling throughout the U.S., gardening, and raising her violets.
Wilma is survived by two nieces; Sue Kraus and her husband, Larry, of Mason City, Donna Bindel and
her husband, Rich, of Forest City; one great niece, Melanie Leber; one great nephew, Scott Leber; sister-in-law, Arlene Menzie, of Forest City; two
special friends, Virginia Moore, of Des Moines, and Chuck Thorson and his wife, Judy, and their family, of Floyd.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, husband Eugene in 1968, two brothers, Brice, and William
Menzie.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Billie Koehler
Billie L. Koehler, 76, of 602 11th St., died Saturday November 16, 2002 at the 11th St. Chautauqua
Guest Home, Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Fullerton Hage Funeral
Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City with Rev. Greg Lugn officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be from
9:30 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 20, 2002 until time of service at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/19/02
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Billie L. Koehler Billie L. Koehler, 76, of 602 11th St., died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at
the
11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Fullerton Hage
Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City with Rev. Greg Lugn officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be
from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Billie L. (Haskel) Koehler was born Feb. 17, 1926. Billie was united in marriage to Leonard Koehler
on Oct. 30, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Billie was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Leonard on Oct. 8, 2001.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/20/02
Bradley J. LaCoste
RUDD - Bradley J. LaCoste, 23, of 301 6th Street, Rudd, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Nov.
20, 2002, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after battling cancer. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at
Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340 20th St. S.W., Mason City, with Pastor Paul Schaefer of Plymouth Road Open Bible Church officiating.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Major Erickson Funeral Home,
111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Bradley J. LaCoste Memorial Fund.
Brad was born Feb. 19, 1979, in Osage, the son of Alan and Sharon (Beard) LaCoste. Brad graduated
from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School in 1997. In May of 2002, he graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. Following graduation,
Brad accepted a position as a draftsman for a manufacturing company in Oelwein. At the age of nine, Brad accepted Christ as his savior and, when home,
attended Plymouth Road Open Bible Church. Brad enjoyed his nieces, nephews and sports.
He is survived by his parents, Alan and Sharon LaCoste of Rudd; brother, Wayne LaCoste and wife,
Sarah of Rudd; sister, Stacy Gooder and husband Jason of Rudd; maternal grandmother, Mary Beard of Floyd; paternal grandmother, Iris LaCoste of Rudd; two
nephews, Dayton and Logan; three nieces, Alexis, Sheridan and Mackenzie; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Brad was preceded in death by his two grandfathers, Bob Beard and Ray LaCoste.
Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/21/02
Clarence William Gaiser
ROCKFORD--Clarence William Gaiser, 89, a lifelong Rockford resident, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002
at the Hampton Health Care Center after a battle with cancer. Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford with the Rev.
Patricia L. Shaw and Rev. Ronald Bolinger officiating. Cremation will follow services at the church. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery at 1
p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home at 302 W.
Main Ave. in Rockford. and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the North Iowa Hospice. Clarence was
extremely grateful for all the assistance Hospice provided him in his final months.
Clarence William Gaiser was born on March 4, 1913 to Frank and Minnie (Schultz) Gaiser and was one
of five children. He lived with his family eight and one half miles southwest of Rockford and remained in the area all of his life. Clarence, his
brothers, Harry and Wesley and his sisters, Lillian and Hazel all received their education at the nearby country school.
Clarence and Irene Mayme (Davis) were married in the Methodist parsonage on the first day of
spring, March 21, 1934 in Mason City. They were blessed with two children, Kirby (Miller) of Hampton, Iowa and Kelvin of Tucson, Ariz. Clarence kept very
busy throughout his life with various job positions as he provided for his family. His work centered around farming, his employment for the City of
Rockford -water department for eight years, working for Hoover Hatchery in Rudd for fifteen years and his position as a part time police officer in
Rockford. Clarence formally retired at the age of 80 years old.
Clarence was a member of the Rockford Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the local Masonic
Lodge. He was an avid gardener, taking much pride in growing flowers to be admired by all the town residents. Clarence traveled to Canada occasionally,
where he caught many fish. He also enjoyed attending family events and looked forward to spending winter months in Arizona with his son and family.
Clarence is survived by his children: Kirby and her husband, Dean, of Hampton and Kelvin and his
wife, Pamela, of Tucson. He will also be greatly missed by his four grandchildren: Mike and Ruth Miller, Michelle and Dr. Doug Hand, Nick Gaiser and
Kelsey Gaiser. Clarence was the proud great grandfather of Matt, Thomas and Elizabeth Hand and uncle to several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie, his wife, Irene, his two brothers, Harry
and Wesley and two sisters, Lillian Baxter and Hazel Greene.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. www.fullertonfh.com
Marie Ross
Marie Ross, 86, a resident of 315 15th Avenue died Friday, Nov. 22, at the 9th Street Chautauqua
Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Marie Ross will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in
Charles City. The Rev. Paul Wilcox, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, 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. Monday and from 9 a.m.
until service time on Tuesday.
Marie Eliza Uetz Ross was born May 25, 1916 in Floyd County the daughter of George and Minnie
(Schmidt) Uetz. She attended rural Floyd County schools. On December 11, 1940, she was united in marriage to Lee Ross at Charles City. Lee died on March
13, 1969. From 1970 to 1996 Marie worked at the Salsbury Baptist Home. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women,
Friendship Club, and had been a den mother for Pack 101 of the Cub Scouts. Marie's family was very important to her and she greatly enjoyed all the
family get-togethers. In her neighborhood she was known as "everybody's mom".
Living family members include a daughter, Shirley Krull and husband, Arthur, of Dumont; three sons,
James Ross and wife Jeanne of Longmont, Colo., Howard Ross and Darrell Ross and wife, Jennie, both of Charles City; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great
grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, a granddaughter, Debra Lynn Krull, two brothers, Ernest and Elmer Uetz, and a
twin sister, Martha Davis, preceded her in death.
Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harley F. Barrett
MANCHESTER--Harley F. Barrett, 86, passed away Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23, 2002, at the Good
Neighbor Home in Manchester, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Community Congregational United Church
of Christ in Manchester with the Rev. Kurt Pasko officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, with graveside military honors accorded by
the Manchester American Legion and VFW posts.
Friends may call at Shelly Funeral Home in Manchester from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Monday and for the hour
preceding services at the church.
Harley Franklin, son of Franklin and Alice Barrett, was born Feb. 7, 1916, in Audubon. The family
moved to Des Moines where he graduated from North High School and attended Drake University.
He was united in marriage to Vyrlee June Nuckolls on July 19, 1935, and the new couple made their
home in Des Moines.
He served his country during World War II with the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge he started
his own furniture business in Lake City, Iowa, then moved to Manchester in 1953 where he owned and operated Barrett Furniture for 23 years.
He was a lifelong avid fisherman especially enjoying his sport as a summer resident of Walker,
Minnesota, and fishing in Florida in the winter. In Manchester he was a member of Community Congregational United Church of Christ, and was an active
civic leader serving on the city council for years and as interim mayor for one time. He was a former member of Rotary Club and had been on the board of
directors of Farmers and Merchants bank. He loved to play golf and had served as president of the Manchester Golf and Country Club during the period of
remodeling and building of the new club facilities.
His is survived by his wife, Vyrlee of Manchester and two sons, Gary (Dianne) Barrett of Walker,
Minn., and Daniel (Sarah) Barrett of Charles City. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother Maurice, his sister Geraldine and one son Thomas Barrett.
Shelly Funeral Home of Manchester is in charge of arrangements.
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Walter H. Wunsch
GREENE--Funeral services for Walter H. Wunsch, 76, of 216 South Main, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. today, Monday, Nov.
25, 2002, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose
Hill Cemetery with military rites conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church
today.
Walter H. Wunsch was born Jan. 17, 1926, in Dumont, Butler
County, a son of Alexander and Helena (Schonbier) Wunsch, and died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at the Floyd County
Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
He was baptized April 17, 1927, at the Reformed Church in
Dumont, and confirmed a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church on April 7, 1946. He received his education in the
Bristow Public School graduating in 1943. As a young man he worked with his father until he was inducted in the
United States Army on March 25, 1944. He served with the 363rd Medical Battalion in France and Germany where he was
wounded on March 6, 1945, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 12, 1946.
On Oct. 6, 1946, he was united in marriage to Ruth H. Folkerts
at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Greene and to this union were born five children.
Walt and his brother Paul continued the family business in
Greene known as Wunsch Plumbing and Heating and later Wunsch Construction Co. which was started by their father in
1944. Following his retirement in 1987, Walt and Ruth spent their winters in Texas. His number one priority was his
family and his grandchildren; with golfing, and being on the computer.
He gave of himself unselfishly to the betterment of the Greene
community. He was a member of the Swimming Pool Board, Round Grove Golf Country Club Board, Commercial Club,
Scoutmaster Troop 26 BSA, Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion, St. Peter Lutheran Church Choir, and the Community
Chorus.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ruth H. Wunsch
of Greene; two daughters: Linda (Lloyd) Foster of Omak, Wash., Carol (Keith) Kinnaird of Redmond, Wash.; three sons:
Steve Wunsch of Ida Grove, Kenneth (Jody) Wunsch of Marshalltown, Randall (Kelly) Wunsch of Garner; grandchildren:
Benjamin, Christopher, and Stefanie Foster, Amanda, Allyson, and Adam Wunsch, Jason, Tiffany, and Becca Wunsch,
Megan, and Matthew Wunsch, and Colin Kinnaird; one sister-in-law: Nola Wunsch of Greene; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Magarete
Beninga, and one brother Paul Wunsch.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials
to the Walter H. Wunsch Memorial Fund in care of the family, 216 South Main Street, Greene, IA 50636-9408.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of arrangements.
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James B. Garden
James B. Garden, 75, of 603 Howard St., Charles City, died Friday November 22, 2002 at the Muse
Norris Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002 at the Trinity United Methodist
Church, 601 Milwaukee St., with the Rev. Gayle Wilcox officiating. Interment will be held in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. Military rites will
be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.,
Charles City. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday.
Jim was born August 4, 1927 the son of Ralph and Ellen (Thomas) Garden in Tracy. Jim later joined
the United States Army in which he served his country with pride.
On Sept. 21, 1952 Jim was united in marriage to Lillian Witzel in Riceville. Lillian died in 1989.
Jim later was united in marriage to Evelyn Elliott Helgen on Oct. 23, 1993 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City. Jim owned and operated L&J
Industries, which he started back in 1965.
Jim enjoyed being active whether it was fishing, hunting pheasants, traveling, or being a mentor to
the numerous young people in the community over the years. His most precious activity was playing with his grandchildren and spending time with his
family. Jim was always quick to brag about his family especially his grandchildren. Jim had a passion for driving semi trucks, and working with heavy
construction equipment. Jim was a member of the VFW Post 4335 of Charles City, Moose Lodge #1011, Elks Lodge, and Trinity United Methodist Church.
Those thankful for having shared in James' life include his wife Evelyn, three children: Jamie
Reicherts and her husband, Mike, of Charles City, Tracy Wingert and her husband, Bruce, of Fountain, Minn., and Chris Garden and his wife, Lisa, of
Charles City; two step children: Candice Baltzell and her husband, Dr. Robert, of McCook, Neb., and Max Elliott Brewer and his wife, Donna, of Florida;
one brother: Brooks Garden of Pella; eight grandchildren: Robin, Cory, Jim, Loni, Matt, Jacie, Kristen, and Brady; two step grandchildren, and five great
grandchildren: Codey, Rebeka, Alysha, Coltin, and Morgan.
Mr. Garden was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Lillian, two sisters, and four
brothers.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
www.fullertonfh.com
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/25/02
Henry Naeve
NASHUA - Henry Russ Naeve, 87, of Nashua passed away Sunday
evening, Nov. 24, 2002, at the New Hampton Care Center in New Hampton of natural causes. A funeral
service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at the First Congregational U.C.C. with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Nashua.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at Chenoweth and Son Funeral
Home in Nashua with a 7 p.m. Masonic service, and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Henry was born April 10, 1915, in Ogden, the son of Henry C. and Leona (Lark) Naeve. He married M.
Geraldine (Jerry) Isaacson on Aug. 7, 1941, in Madrid. Henry was a sales representative for several businesses, most recent Lamberton Ross of St. Louis,
retiring in 1983. He was a member of the First Congregational U.C.C. where he served as a Trustee on the Deaconate Board and sponsored the Pilgrim
Fellowship Youth for many years; the Bradford Lodge #129, where he had served as past Worshipful Master; the American Legion, where he had served as Post
Commander; the VFW and Shriners.
Henry graduated from Boxholm High School in 1934 and attended the Detroit Marine Diesel Engine
School in 1942. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 with the 543rd Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment.
Henry is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Jerry) of Nashua; a daughter, Karilyn (Tom) Claude of
Algona; a son, Randy (Linda) Naeve of Ames; one sister, Ruby Cavanaugh of San Jose, Calif.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ruther Bullerdick; and a brother, Leo Naeve.
Chenoweth and Son Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret M. Marion
NORTH WASHINGTON - Margaret M. Marion, 94, of Hiawatha,
formerly of North Washington, died Friday evening at the Hiawatha Care Center of natural causes. A
mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington, with Rev.
John Hemann celebrating the mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by her four children. Lector for the service will be Vincent Huegel. Music for
the service will be provided by Jane Karels as organist and the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir. The offertory gifts will be presented by
granddaughters: Lori Petrich, Stephanie Marion and Emily Marion. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Washington, with Jim Marion, John
Marion, Perry Petrich, Todd Lemme, Dana Lemme and Matthew Marion as pallbearers.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Margaret Huegel was born May 20, 1908, on her parents farm near North Washington, the daughter of
Joseph and Lena Freidhof Huegel. She received her education and graduated from St. Mary's School in North Washington. After high school Margaret worked
for a few years at the court house in Winona, Minn. On Sept. 28, 1937, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington, she married Wendell
Max Marion. The couple made their home in North Washington where they raised their family of three boys and three girls. Margaret was actively involved
in the early years helping Comprehensive Systems get started. She was associated with the ARC, volunteering many hours helping the handicapped. She also
gave First Communion instruction to Catholic handicapped families. Margaret was a long time volunteer at the former Chickasaw County Home. She was an
accomplished seamstress and made the families clothes as well as spending a great amount of time in her garden providing food for the family. Her
husband, Wendell, died on Oct. 24, 1983. Margaret was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Joan of Arc, the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church and Rosary Society.
Survivors include two sons: John Marion (Penny) of Mt. Vernon, Jim Marion (Mona) of Cedar Rapids;
two daughters: Joan Petrich of Chicago and Susan Marion of New Hampton; eight grandchildren; two sisters: Romana Lentz and Rita Burgart of New Hampton;
one sister-in-law, Florentine Huegel of Ionia.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Joseph in 1969; and a daughter, Maryann Lemme in
1998; a son-in-law, Michael Petrich; two brothers: Leo and Leonard Huegel; four sisters, Clara Huegel, Sr. Mary Lucille Huegel, Olivia Orthaus, and
Lucille Nosbisch.
Hugeback Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Mable Wamsley
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in
Charles City, for Mabel Wamsley, 90, a resident of Elkhart, Ind., formerly of Charles City, who
died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at East Lake Nursing and Rehab in Elkhart, Ind.
Donald "Butch" Burzette
STEWARTVILLE, Minn. - Donald "Butch" Burzette, 57, of Stewartville,
Minn., died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. The funeral service
was held Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene in Rochester, Minn.
Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, Minn. was in charge of arrangements.
Leonard F. Duffy
OELWEIN - Leonard F. Duffy, 81, of Oelwein, died Saturday, Nov. 23,
2002, at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein after a short illness. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Father Frederick Fangmann officiating. Burial will be
in Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein.
Hintz-Geilenfeld Funeral Home in Oelwein is in charge of arrangements
Bruce E. Roethler
ELMA - Bruce E. Roethler, 40, of Elma, died of natural causes Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at the
Colonial Manor in Elma. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Riceville with Reverend
Michael Parris presiding. Inurnment will be at a later date in the church cemetery.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/26/02
Mabel Wamsley
ELKHART, Ind. - Mabel Wamsley, 90, a resident of Elkhart, Ind.,
formerly of Charles City, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at East Lake Nursing Home in Elkhart, Ind.
Funeral services for Mabel Wamsley will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, at the
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Oliver Brewer and Rev. Solomon Odoom, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will
be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, and from 9 a.m.
until service time on Saturday.
Mabel Arlene Boekemeier Wamsley was born Aug. 24, 1912, the daughter of William and Martha
(Hubbard) Boekemeier. A long-time resident of Floyd County, she grew up on the family farm north of Floyd, attended a rural grade school, graduated from
Floyd High School and attended the University of Northern Iowa. From 1930 to 1934, Mabel was a rural school teacher. On June 2, 1934, she was united in
marriage to Floyd Wamsley. For many years she and her husband were owners of Wamsley Plumbing and Heating, a respected Charles City business. Mabel was a
member of Floyd Grace Methodist Church where she directed the choir for many years. Her love of music lead to her involvement with the PTA Mother's
Chorus of Waterloo, and a mixed chorus at Fountain East Park, Mesa, Ariz., where they wintered following retirement. She also participated with the
Phantasia Singers of Charles City. Mable enjoyed traveling, including fishing trips with family, entertaining friends and family, playing cards and
crafting. She especially enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Living family members include her husband, Floyd of Elkhart, Ind.; a son, Vernon Wamsley and wife,
Norma of Elkhart, Ind.; a daughter, Margery Hansen and husband, Leslie of Libertyville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Debra, Vaughn and Steven Wamsley;
seven great grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Boekemeier and wife Lucille of Rockford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Gregory Wamsley, and a sister, Amy Tjaden.
The family suggests memorials be directed to Grace United Methodist Church, Floyd.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Mohring
Paul Mohring, 83, of 1781 220th St. Charles City, died Monday, Nov.25,
2002, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles
City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Gene Manning on 11/28/02
Eloise Gayther
Eloise Gayther, 86, a resident of 1110 South Main Street, Charles City, died Friday, November 29,
2002, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services for Eloise Gayther will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in
Charles City. The Rev. Paul Wilcox, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from noon until service
time on Tuesday.
Eloise Marion Runyard Gayther was born May 16, 1916 at Northwood, Minn., the daughter of Carl and
Ada (Maechtle) Runyard. Her family moved to Charles City when Eloise was very young and she remained a life long resident of the community. She graduated
from the Charles City High School in 1934. On Oct. 12, 1940, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Gayther. Gilbert died in 1986. Eloise was a member of
Trinity United Methodist Church, and the Charles City Woman's Club. She enjoyed playing Bridge, cooking, and canning. Her family was very important to
her and she always looked forward to spending time with them.
Living family members include a daughter, Karen Fenster and husband Dennis of Minneapolis, Minn., a
son, Dean Gayther of Eden Prairie, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Ellen and Aaron Fenster, and Will and James Gayther.
Her parents, husband, and two sisters, Gladys and Audrey, preceded her in death.
Adam Weigel
Adam Weigel, 72, a resident of 403 4th Street, Rudd, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at Muse Norris
Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services for Adam Weigel will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in
Charles City. Monsignor Stanley Hayek, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday,
December 7, 2002, at St. Theodore's Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minn. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will present the flag at the service.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service
time on Tuesday.
Adam Joseph Weigel was born Nov. 14, 1930, at Albert Lea, Minn., the son of Christ and Julia (Leanhart)
Weigel. He received his education at St. Mary's Catholic School in Albert Lea. Adam served in the United States Army from 1947 to 1951. On Nov. 15, 1952,
he was united in marriage to Beverly Johnson. He had worked at Wilson's Meat Packing Plant and then for North Iowa Plastering where he retired in 1992.
Adam was a member of St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea, Minn., and the V.F.W. He enjoyed bird watching, camping, and spending time with his
family and dog, Pebbles.
Living family members include three sons, Lawrence Weigel and wife Barbara of Austin, Minn.; Toby
Weigel and special friend Trisha Hanson of Rudd, and Randy Weigel and wife Kelly of Mason City; four daughters, Rebecca Jacobsma and husband Gary of
Hayward, Minn., Margie Shindelar and husband Charlie of Colwell, Mary Lou Weigel of Rudd; and Debra Martin and husband Jerl "Rick" Martin of Charles
City; 18 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers, Paul "Swede" Weigel of Albert Lea, Minn., Francis "Shorty" Weigel and wife Helen of
Ariz., and Dominic Weigel of Black Duck, Minn.; two sisters, Catherine Callahan of Browerville, Minn., and Marie Pick of Waldorf, Minn.; and his beloved
dog, Pebbles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers, and three sisters.
Gerald Winters, Sr.
Gerald Dale Winters, Sr., died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002 at the Liebe Care Center in Greene, Iowa, at
the age of 68. Jerry, as he was fondly known, lived in the Rockford area all his life, most currently at 205 2nd Ave.
Jerry's life will be celebrated on Dec. 3, 2002, with funeral services to be held 11:00 a.m. at the
First United Methodist Church, 205 1st Ave. NW, Rockford, IA. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery with full military honors provided by the
Walker-Graper Post.
The Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-756-3311, is in charge of the arrangements.
Paul Mohring
ROCKFORD -- Paul William Mohring, 83, of Rockford, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002 at home. Funeral
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, 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 after 10 a.m. today at the funeral chapel. Interment will be at Riverside
Cemetery.
Paul was born one of four children to Paul T. and Mary A. "Venz" Mohring near Floyd. They moved to
a farm near Rockford where Paul and his siblings attended the Hobert rural school near Charles City. Paul continued farming with his family. He also
worked for Harley Peters at the hog buying station in Charles City. Paul enjoyed reading magazines and books, especially his Bible where he found the
truth and the right way of doing things. He also helped his neighbors, friends and area farmers. He liked to fish, and hunted rabbits with his sister.
They truck farmed a 10 acre garden plot and sold produce. He enjoyed the outdoors. He attended St. John where he was baptized.
Paul is survived by his last sister Elta Mohring who lived at home with him.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and his other two sisters Martha in 1948 and Mable Mohring
who died in 1991.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Doris W. Brandau
OSAGE --Doris W. Brandau, 87, of Osage, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at Faith Lutheran Home in
Osage. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m., today, Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, at Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Ave. rural Rudd, with Rev John Bates
officiating. Interment will be in Eden Presbyterian Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends was held Sunday at the Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home in
Osage
Doris was born July 2, 1915, to Hattie Muller and William Bortz and graduated from Rudd High School
in 1933. She was married to Chester Brandau Feb. 18, 1938, at her family farm. They made their home north of Rudd. After spending many winters in
Harlingen, Texas they retired in Osage. She was the first resident at Evergreen Apartments and then moved to Faith Lutheran Home. She was a member of
Eden Presbyterian Church.
Living family members include daughter; Lavon (Mel) Johansen of Harlingen, Texas; sons, Loren (Sue)
Brandau of Osage, Max (Karen) Brandau of Nora Springs; daughter-in-law, Linda Brandau of Nora Springs; nine grandchildren, Christine (Tony) Ximens of
Raymondville,Texas, Melinda (Abel) Almendarez of Harlingen, Texas, Curtis (Cheryl) Brandau of Rudd, Jerry (Lisa) Brandau of Ames, Scott (Vicki) Brandau
of Osage, Justin Brandau of Bloomington, Minn., Dawn Brandau of Ames, Kathie (Tim) Blake of Osage and Teresa Brandau of Mason City and 14
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chester in 1991, son Harlan in 1999, sister
Tillie Schmidt, and brother Alvin Bortz.
Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements.
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