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Fred C. Perry, 45, a resident of 903 5th Avenue, Charles City, died Thursday, October 30, 2003, near Floyd of natural causes.
A funeral Mass for Fred Perry will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Monsignor Walter Brunkan, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church
at Greene, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City National Guard.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 5:30 p.m.
Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior the Mass.
Fred Charles Perry was born June 29, 1958, at Charles City, the son of Fred D. and Joybelle (Busch) Perry. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1978. Fred was a 20-year military
veteran with service in the active Army and the Iowa National Guard. On May 6, 2000, he was united in marriage to Rhonda Kepple at Greene. He was currently employed at Winnebago Industries.
His memberships included the American Legion of Greene, the Charles City V.F.W., AMVETS, and Pheasants Forever. Fred's interests included hunting, fishing, and being with his dog, Quiz. The
time spent with his family was of great importance but most of all it was the time spent with his daughter Olivia.
Living family members include his wife, Rhonda of Charles City; a daughter, Olivia of Charles City; his mother, Joybelle Perry of Charles City; two sisters, Mary Knecht and Missy (Jaymes)
Fannon both of Charles City; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and great nieces and nephews.
His father, paternal grandparents, Grant and LaVyna Perry, maternal grandparents, John and Mary Busch, and several uncles preceded him in death.
James F. Petrack, 76, of Greene, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at his residence in Greene. The funeral will be 10:30 Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Greene, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of arrangements, 641-823-4457.
Belva L. Green, 95, of 302 9th St., Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in
Charles City. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete with Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com.
James C. Zwanziger: 83, of Nashua, died Friday evening, October 31, 2003, at Muse-Norris Hospice Center in Mason City after a long illness. A Graveside
Memorial will be held at 2:30 pm Tuesday, November 4 at Sunny Side Memorial Gardens in Charles City by Fr. John Hemann.
James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen Zwanziger of Nashua, two sons, James Zwanziger Jr. and wife Susan of Nashua and Larry Zwanziger and wife Pat of Nashua, two brothers, Donald
Zwanziger of Nashua and Virgil Zwanziger and wife Rosemary of Nashua. Two sisters; Evelyn Niemeyer and husband Donald and Lois Westervelt and husband Bud all of Nashua. Four grandchildren;
Jamie, Tony, Tim, and Mike Zwanziger. His parents and a brother, Robert Zwanziger, preceded James in death.
James was born August 2, 1920, in Boyd, Iowa, the son of William and Caroline (Rausch) Zwanziger. He married Eileen Harrington on October 27, 1947
in Nashua. James farmed the Nashua area for many years retiring in 1976. Memorials may be sent to the family.
Please leave a message, memory or tribute to the Zwanziger family at www.iowacremation.com on the Obituary page. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Eastern Iowa.
Laura Holman, 91, of Charles City, formerly of West Union, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Graveside services for Laura Holman will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the West Union Cemetery, West Union. The Rev. Galen Smith, pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Church at West Union, will
officiate.
The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Laura Ellen Williamson Holman was born June 12, 1912, in West Union, the daughter of Dr. Charles H. Williamson and Ellen E. (Johnston) Williamson. She was baptized and confirmed in faith at
Bethel Presbyterian Church and was choir director there for many years. Laura graduated from the West Union High School and from Coe College in 1933 with a B.A. in Music. Laura taught music
in several schools, retiring in 1973 from the North Fayette school district.
On December 24, 1944, Laura was united in marriage to Howard R. Holman in Cedar Rapids. After WW II they operated a candy store in Iowa City until Howard was called back for the Korean
Conflict. They later lived many years on a farm south east of West Union. After Howard's passing in 1996, Laura moved to Charles City. Laura enjoyed playing the piano, bird watching,
needlepoint, quilting, crafts, reading, traveling and being with her family.
Living family members include her daughter, Jackie (Jim) Moon of Charles City; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Brett) Tjaden and Jessica Moon both of Cedar Falls; two nieces and four nephews.
Her parents, husband, and a sister, Marian Irwin, preceded her in death.
Posted on 11/03/2003 by Gene Manning
EXCELSIOR, Minn. - Charles A. Ball, age 37, of Excelsior, Minn., died Tuesday, October 21, 2003, as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile
accident in Chanhassen, Minn.
Charles "Chuck" Andrew Ball was born on July 2, 1966, to Norman and Geraldine (Ferch) Ball in Charles City. Chuck married Diana Mancino in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 1, 1997. They later
divorced.
Chuck was a talented and gifted chef who took great pride in preparing a meal and then enjoying it with friends and family. Chuck had a great
enthusiasm for life and especially treasured the gift of being a loving and attentive father to his two sons, Gabriel and Julian. Chuck woke up with a smile on his face and possessed an
attitude that things were good in life.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 24, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home, St. Paul, Minn., with his cousin, the Rev. Brian Shepley, officiating.
Chuck was a beloved father, son and grandson and is survived by his mother, Geraldine Ferch, Cedar Rapids; and his father, Norman Ball, Muscatine. Also surviving are his two sons, Gabriel
and Julian, both of St. Paul, Minn.; his former wife, Diana Mancino, St. Paul, Minn.; his brother, Bruce Ball (Janet), Iowa City; one nephew, Andrew Ball, Iowa City; his grandmothers, Irene
Ferch, Charles City and Ruth Ball, Duncombe; and an aunt, Carol (Mrs. Stephen) Kuhn, Indianola; and an uncle, Tim Ferch (Barrie), Duluth, Minn.
Chuck was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gerald Ferch and Leonard Ball. Also killed in the accident that claimed Chuck's life was his special friend, Lynn Marie Hines, Excelsior,
Minn.
Memorials may be made to a special fund set up for Chuck's sons, Gabriel and Julian. May he rest in peace.
Belva L. Green, 95, of 302 9th St., Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died Sunday morning, November 2, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in
Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet friends
one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Thursday, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
David W. Herman, 36, of 202 9th Ave., Charles City, died early Monday morning, November 3, 2003, in Charles City. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete with
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. Charles City.
ROCKFORD - Ronald J. Laudner Sr., 73 of 18 First St. N., Rockford died Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main Ave. Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia Shaw. Visitation will be
from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford with flag folding ceremonies by Walker Graper Post #338 of the American Legion.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Ron was born on January 22, 1930, just outside Rockford. He was one of eleven children born to Jonathon and Ruby (Buckingham) Laudner. He was
baptized and Confirmed in the Methodist faith in Rockford in 1943. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1947 and served his country faithfully in the Army from 1951 to 1953 when he was
honorably discharged. He was inducted in Des Moines and discharged from Fort Monmouth in New Jersey. Ron married Mary Ellen Oswald on September 1, 1956, in Forest City. He worked in Iowa at
various jobs until joining Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in 1955. He held various positions with the company and became the General Manager from 1968 until his retirement in 1995. He was
a member of the Iowa Telephone Association and was a board member from 1974 until 1994 and served as the president in 1991. Ronnie was a founding member and past president of the Rockford
Golf and Country Club where he spent many happy times. He also served the community on the Rockford Volunteer Fire Department for many years and remains an honorary member. He was a member
and past president of the Rockford Lions Club. Many family members and others leaned on Ronnie in times of trouble or sorrow. He was a caring person up to the time that he needed care over
the last 8 years. As his health deteriorated he still had a beaming smile and a gentle hello for everyone.
Those thankful in sharing Ron's life include his wife of 47 years Mary Ellen, one daughter Angie and her husband Brian Sanders, Urbandale; two sons Ronald J. Laudner Jr. and his wife Kathy
Douglass, Nora Springs; and Chuck and his wife Stephanie Laudner, Rockford, four grandchildren Zachary, Alexander, Jonathon and Emily Laudner, four sisters Wava Uker, Sheffield, Iowa; Maxine
and her husband Roger Fullerton, Rockford; Sandra and her husband George West, Palm City, Fla.; and Diane Massee, Rockford, Ill.; three brothers Delbert and his wife Mary Lou Laudner, El
Cajon, Calif.; Marvin "Pete" and his wife Eileen Laudner, Maple Grove, Minn.; Larry and his wife Mary Laudner, Chula Vista, Calif.; a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends from
Rockford, the surrounding area and across the nation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Lorraine Van den Brand, and Lois Schulz, and one brother Dallas Laudner.
GREENE - Funeral services for James F. Petrack, 76, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene
with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Military honors will be conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., today, Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue
Wednesday at the church one hour before services.
James F. Petrack was born June 17, 1927, in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisc., a son of Frank and Laura Petrack, and died Saturday, November 1, 2003,
at his home in Greene.
He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann (Piehl) Landers on August 6, 1985, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. They made their home west of Greene where they operated J & S Custom Case
and Music. Jim's life long interest was music. He could play seven different musical instruments and could repair most of them. His polka band, "Jim and His All Star Polka Band," performed
in the North Iowa area for many years. Jim was also custodian for St. Peter Lutheran Church for over six years.
Jim was past president of the Greene Commercial Club, and was Chairman of the Good Old River Days event for three years. His other interests included dancing, playing cards and Dominos,
teasing and joking with family and friends, and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Landers Ulfers Bowling Team in Greene.
Living family members include his loving wife, Shirley of Greene; three children, Tom Petrack of Denver, Colorado, Sue Petrack and Scott Petrack both of Wisconsin; three step children:
Rhonda (Dennis) Westergard of Charles City, Randall (Debra) Landers of Greene, Brian Landers of Colter; six grandchildren: Ashley, Michael, Devin, Brittany, Austin, and Dylan; four step
grandchildren: Ana, Cala, Derek, and Denver; and one brother: Tom Murphy of Boerne, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the James F. Petrack Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, 641-823-4457, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 11/04/2003 by Gene Manning
EXCELSIOR, Minn. - Charles A. Ball, age 37, of Excelsior, Minn., died Tuesday, October 21, 2003, as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile
accident in Chanhassen, Minn.
Charles "Chuck" Andrew Ball was born on July 2, 1966, to Norman and Geraldine (Ferch) Ball in Charles City. Chuck married Diana Mancino in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 1, 1997. They later
divorced.
Chuck was a talented and gifted chef who took great pride in preparing a meal and then enjoying it with friends and family. Chuck had a great
enthusiasm for life and especially treasured the gift of being a loving and attentive father to his two sons, Gabriel and Julian. Chuck woke up with a smile on his face and possessed an
attitude that things were good in life.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 24, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home, St. Paul, Minn., with his cousin, the Rev. Brian Shepley, officiating.
Chuck was a beloved father, son and grandson and is survived by his mother, Geraldine Ferch, Cedar Rapids; and his father, Norman Ball, Muscatine. Also surviving are his two sons, Gabriel
and Julian, both of St. Paul, Minn.; his former wife, Diana Mancino, St. Paul, Minn.; his brother, Bruce Ball (Janet), Iowa City; one nephew, Andrew Ball, Iowa City; his grandmothers, Irene
Ferch, Charles City and Ruth Ball, Duncombe; and an aunt, Carol (Mrs. Stephen) Kuhn, Indianola, Iowa; and an uncle, Tim Ferch (Barrie), Duluth, Minn.
Chuck was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gerald Ferch and Leonard Ball. Also killed in the accident that claimed Chuck's life was his special friend, Lynn Marie Hines, Excelsior,
Minn.
Memorials may be made to a special fund set up for Chuck's sons, Gabriel and Julian. May he rest in peace.
David W. Herman, 36, of 202 9th Ave., Charles City, died early Monday morning, November 3, 2003, in Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, with Rev. A.C. Wegner officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Military Rites will be accorded by the Charles City
Ceremonial Unit.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Those planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to
the family in C/O Davidâs brother, Curt Herman, 400 15th Ave., Charles City, IA, 50616.
Belva L. Green, 95, of 302 9th St., Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died Sunday morning, November 2, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in
Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City, with Rev. Ruth Yeaton officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles
City. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Thursday, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. Those planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may
direct them to the family in C/O of her son, Gayle Green, 611 Freeman St., Charles City, IA, 50616.
Belva LaFerne Green was born April 18, 1908, in Charles City, the daughter of Sam and Nettie (Wiltse) Monroe. She was one of 11 children. Belva grew up in and attended school in Charles
City. She was employed as a housekeeper at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City. Belva will be best remembered for being a kind, nurturing mother and grandmother and helping other
people throughout the community in which she lived. Belva's interest and leisure activities included cooking, dancing and a great appreciation for music.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Belva's life include her children, Dawn Volbrecht and her husband Charles; Bonnie Henry;
all of Wichita, Kan.; Dixie Meek of Gilbert, Iowa, and Gayle Green of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and she will sadly missed and fondly remembered by other family
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford in 1963; son, Loyal Green; two grandsons, Brad Volbrecht and Greg Green and ten sisters and brothers.
James William "Bill" Bartlett
SHELDON - Memorial services for James William "Bill" Bartlett, 68, of Sheldon, who passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2003, at his home in Sheldon, will
be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Sheldon.
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon is in charge of the arrangements.
NASHUA - Raymond K. Bigelow, 69, of Nashua, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003, at the United Methodist Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Nashua. The Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in
Nashua is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 11/05/2003 by Gene Manning
NASHUA - Raymond K. Bigelow, 69, of Nashua, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Funerals services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2003, at the United Methodist Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Nashua. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
today, Thursday, November 6, 2003, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons, Sidney (Kim) Bigelow and Galen Bigelow, all of Nashua; one daughter, Carol (Geoff) Tinker of
Waterloo; four grandchildren, Angel Bigelow, Tryston and Melody Tinker, Autumn Bigelow; two brothers, LeRoy and Ralph Bigelow, both of Charles City; one sister, Betty Healy of Mt. Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, LeOra McFate.
Raymond Keith Bigelow was born March 20, 1934, at Bassett, the son of Orlo and Marie (Springer) Bigelow. He attended grade school in Bassett and graduated from Charles City High School in
1953. He served in the Iowa National Guard.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Wait on May 28, 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Nashua. He was employed for nine years at Thompson Chevrolet Garage in Nashua. He then became the
Transportation Director for Nashua/Plainfield Community Schools, retiring in 1996 after 34 years of service.
He loved to trout fish and would never miss watching a Hawkeye game. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funerals Homes in Nashua are in charge of arrangements.
David W. Herman, 36, of 202 9th Ave., Charles City, died early Monday morning, November 3, 2003, in Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 10:30
a.m., Friday, November 7, 2003, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, with Rev. A.C. Wegner officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Military Rites will be accorded by
the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Those planning memorials or an
expression of sympathy may direct them to the family in C/O David's brother, Curt Herman, 400 15th Ave., Charles City.
David Wayne Herman was born December 6, 1966, in Charles City, the son of Alfred and Shirley (Newman) Herman. David grew up in and attended school in Charles City, graduating from Charles
City High School, Class of 1984. He honorably served in the Army National Guard. David was employed with Midwest Roofing as a roofer in Mason City. Those grateful for having had the
privilege of sharing David's life are his children, David, Jonathon, Matthew and Janelle all of New Hampton; his special friend, Allison Fisher; Grandmother, Lois Newman of Charles City; two
brothers, Curt Herman and his wife, Jo Ann of Charles City; Calvin Putney of Garwin; three sisters, LaVonne Herman, Connie Alik and her husband, Heniki and Sherry Herman and his former wife,
Carrie Herman, all of Charles City. David will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. David was preceded in death by his daughter,
Amanda Herman and his parents, Alfred and Shirley Herman.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
IONIA - Funeral services for 78-year-old Alice M. Blocker, of Ionia, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church
in Ionia. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Alice passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, New Hampton, of natural causes.
The Ionia Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on11/06/2003 by Gene Manning
FRANKFURT, Ky. - Paul Eugene Katcher, age 66, of Frankfurt, Ky., died Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at his home. Funeral interment will be at a later date.
He is survived by one brother, LeRoy Katcher, of Charles City.
Posted on 11/07/2003 by Gene Manning
IONIA - Gerald Allison, 90, of Ionia, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Ionia Congregational UCC Church in ionia, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in nashua.
The Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of the arrangements.
WATERLOO - Betty Elliott Smith of Affinity Assisted Living, 829 E. Ridgeway, died there Saturday, Nov. 8, of natural causes.
She was born Nov. 17, 1903, in Chicago, daughter of James and Rhoda Thompson Elliott. She married Harry Smith July 25, 1926, in Elkhart, Ind. He died April 7, 1993.
Mrs. Smith was a legal secretary for Larson & Carr in Charles City for 17 years, retiring in 1983.
Survivors include one brother, James Elliott of Oelwein; one nephew, Richard Elliott of Denver; three nieces, Jane Groth of Davenport, Christine Sheffield of Los Osos, Calif., and Deborah
Ehlers of Salem, Ore.; and close friend Beulah LaPole of Waterloo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother Lloyd Elliott, and two sisters Maude LaPole and Laura Leistikow.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball St. with entombment in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Posted on 11/10/2003 by Gene Manning
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. - Margaret M. Clancy, 94, passed away November 9, 2003, in Colorado Springs, Col. She was born December 12, 1908, in Creighton,
Neb., to Joseph Patrick and Mary Virginia (Watteyne) Ryan.
Margaret is survived by one daughter, Virginia (Jerry) Bennett; four grandchildren: Jerry Bennett, Jr., of Centennial, Col., Julianne E. Decker of Elizabeth, Col., Melinda S. Paterson of
Redwood Shores, Calif., Jennifer L. Bennett-Kirsch of Dakota Dunes, S.D.; five great-grandchildren: Mitchell, Eric and Nathan Bennett, and Alex and Sidney Kirsch; two brothers, Fr. William
Ryan of El Paso, Texas, and James Ryan of Penn Valley, Calif.; and two sisters, Helen Riley and Patricia Luby, both of Omaha, Neb.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Kenneth S. Clancy, in 1995.
She was formerly a resident of Charles City, Iowa, from 1946-1989. She has resided in Colorado Springs since 1989.
A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, November 13, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, Col., 80917.
OSAGE - Meta M. Jensen, 97, of Osage died Monday, November 10, 2003, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Meta was born September 19,
1906, in Floyd County near Colwell, the daughter of Frank and Tina (Kohlman) Tjaden.
She was united in marriage to Reimar C. Jensen on February 14, 1935. They farmed north of Charles City until 1945, when they purchased a farm southwest of Osage. They lived there until
moving to Osage in 1981. Reimar died in 1993. She lived in her own home until October of 2002. She then lived at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. She worked at the Charles City Country Club
and at various restaurants in Charles City. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Dennis Hanson
officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and one hour before services at the
church.
Living family members include: a sister-in-law, Marian Tjaden of Charles City; one brother-in-law, Sidney Jensen of Elveto, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reimar Jensen; her parents, one sister and five brothers.
Mable F. Daly, 90, of Charles City, she formerly resided at of 806 S. Main St., Charles City, died Tuesday morning, November 11, 2003, at the Good
Shepherd Health Center, in Mason City.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment will be at
Calvary Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with a vigil wake service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City
and visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Those planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the family in C/O of Mableâs niece, Ann Sullivan, 510 1st St. NW, Rockford,
IA 50468.
GREENE - Funeral services for Mary Ellen Hemmerich, 55, of Hampton and formerly of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2003, at St. John
Evangelical Church, Vilmar, rural Greene, with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, and one hour before services Thursday at the church.
Mary Ellen Hemmerich was born February 13, 1947, at the Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, the daughter of Walter Phillip and Arlene
(Schoenaman) Hemmerich, and died Monday, November 10, 2003, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.
She attended Coldwater Country School. Following her mother's death in 1965, she made her home at the Dumont Care Center and later at a group home in Hampton before entering the Hampton
Health Care Center.
Mary was employed by Access Inc., in Hampton, where she took great pride in her work each day and was always eager to return to work the next day. She loved and was loved by her family and
staff members who worked with her. Her favorite greeting was, "I love you," with lots of hugs and kisses. She looked forward to having visits from her family and enjoyed being with the small
children.
Living family members include her sister, Bonnie Gatton of Okoboji; three aunts: Alma (Edmund) Poppe of Nashua, Marlene Faught of Charles City, Sylvia (Russell) Frascht of Nashua; and one
uncle, Randall Schoenaman of Allison.
She was preceded in death by her parents and step-mother, Rosie Hemmerich.
Posted on 11/12/2003 by Gene Manning
Mable F. Daly, 90, of Charles City, she formerly resided at of 806 S. Main St., Charles City, died Tuesday morning, November 11, 2003, at the Good
Shepherd Health Center, in Mason City.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment will be at
Calvary Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with a vigil wake service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City
and visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Those planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the family in C/O of Mable's niece, Ann Sullivan, 510 1st St. NW, Rockford,
IA 50468.
Mable Frances Daly was born March 3, 1913, in Monona, Iowa, the daughter of James S. and Alice Elizabeth (Duffy) Canoe. She attended and graduated from Immaculate Conception School in
Charles City. On November 27, 1935, Mable was united in marriage to Richard T. Daly in Parkersburg, Iowa. Mable was employed with Riverside Greenhouse, in Charles City as a bookkeeper where
she had worked for 16 years, retiring in 1965. Margaret's interest and leisure activities included sewing, she was a wonderful seamstress, cooking and solving crossword puzzles and
completing cryptics. Mable was a life-long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, of which she also belonged to the St. Jude Circle, the Heritage Club and the
Rosary Society. Mable's greatest joy in life was being blessed with all of her family, the many friendships she made and kept throughout her lifetime. She will be sadly missed and fondly
remembered by all.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are: four nieces, Ann Sullivan of Rockford, Iowa; Alice Somodji of Palatine, Ill.; Marilyn Brocka of Dumont, Iowa; Jean Van
Grouw of Mason City; and five nephews, Jim Gayther of Tukwila, Wash.; Ed Majewski of Sacramento, Calif.; Doug Grefe of Hampton, Iowa; Bob Grefe of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Stuart Grefe of
Grinnell, Iowa; and several great and grand nieces and nephews.
Preceding Mable in death are her husband, Richard T. Daly on October 30, 1979; her parents and four sisters, Ruby Sullivan; Mary Gayther; Pauline Majewski and Patricia Grefe.
IONIA - Richard Gayle Johnson, age 40, of rural Ionia, an 18 year veteran of the United States Navy, died at his home surrounded by his family, Monday
evening, November 10, 2003, of cancer.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2003, at the Jerico Lutheran Church, Jerico, with Pastor Kent Dethlefsen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 - 8, Friday, November 14, 2003, at the Hugeback Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 7 p.m. Video Memorial Tribute. Further visitation will be one hour
prior to the service at the church.
Richard is survived by his wife Debra; his daughter Jessica and son Richard, both at home; his parents Gayle and Raylene Johnson of Bells, Texas;
his maternal grandmother Melba Martin of Bells, Texas; paternal grandmother Coral Johnson of Litchfield, Minn.; a sister Karen and Eric Vinson of Mansfield, Texas; one brother Ronald and
Rachelle Johnson of Sherman, Texas; and 16 nieces and nephews.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Homes in New Hampton are in charge of arrangements.
Mary Katherine Ungs, age 82 of New Hampton, died at her home Wednesday, November 5, 2003, from natural causes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2003, at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center with burial in St. Mary's Cemetary both in New Hampton.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback Funeral Home in New Hampton with a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Further
visitation will be Friday morning 8 - 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
Mary is survived by her three sons; Michael and Nancy Ungs of Alta Vista, William and Wendy Ungs of Charles City and Thomas Ungs of Charles City; three daughters; Beverly and Richard White
of Alta Vista; Donna and Joe Zweibohmer of Elma and Kathy Jacobs of Plainfield; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; one brother; Jim and Dorothy Cotant of Dubuque; one sister,
Patricia Winslow of Davenport.
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TEMPLE CITY, Calif. - Kenneth Woodrow Staebler, age 89, died on November 3, 2003, at his home in Temple City, Calif. A memorial service was held on
November 10, 2003, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Calif.
Ken was born December 3, 1913, in Floyd County. He was the youngest of six sons born to George W. and Geneva (Porter) Staebler. He graduated from Colwell High School in 1931. On January 20,
1934, he married Frances L. Waidelich at St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City. They made their home in Floyd County and Charles City until 1942, when they temporarily moved to
Minneapolis with their four young children.
Ken, Frances and their children returned to Charles City in 1946 where Ken began a 22-year career with Farm Service Co-op. During these years, he
was active in community and parenting activities. He especially enjoyed singing in the choir at St. John's as well as in the BelCanto Chorus.
In 1967, the Staeblers moved to California where three of their four children lived. Ken began a second career in facilities maintenance at the California Institute of Technology in
Pasadena. He retired in 1978, but remained very active in senior activities, assisting his sons in property management and, as always, being an outstanding husband, father, grandfather,
friend and neighbor. During a long struggle with cancer, he participated as a patient in several medical research projects.
Mr. Staebler was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Frances, in 2000; daughter Bernita Lewis in 1985; their grandson, Kenneth, in 1996; and great-grandson, Jayson Clubb, in 2000. He
is survived by two sons and their spouses, Roger and Jackie Staebler and Ron and Loretta Staebler of Arcadia, Calif.; and his daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Philip Boleng, who reside in
Glen Rose, Texas. Mr. Staebler is also survived by eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Staebler's ashes will be returned to Charles City at the time of the family's annual reunion on the 4th of July, 2004. His final resting place will be with his wife and daughter at
Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kenneth Staebler Tourette Syndrome Camp, 532 Campesina Road, Arcadia, CA 91007, or to the City of Hope Cancer Research, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte,
CA 91010.
OMAHA, Neb. - Helen A. Dingman, age 90, passed away November 11, 2003, at her home in Omaha, Neb. Funeral services for Helen will be today, November 14,
2003, at 11 a.m., at West Hills Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Neb.
Inurnment will take place in Leon, Iowa.
Helen A. Dingman was born March 20, 1913, to Alfred and Lula Mae (Craig) Boyd in Decatur County. She married Francis W. Dingman and was a
homemaker. She was a member of West Hills Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis W. Dingman; daughters Cerada Nesbitt and Darlene Dingman; grandson Lance Nesbitt; and brother Warren Boyd.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law James and Linda Martindale of Newell, Darl and Colleen Dingman of Atlanta, Georgia and Boyd and Diana Dingman of Omaha, Neb.; daughters and
sons-in-law Helen and Rich Foster of Lake View and Ginger and Frank Swaney of Hampton; son-in-law Dick Nesbitt of Newell; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers James Boyd of
Texas and Bill Boyd of Stuart; sisters Nettie Powers of Omaha, Neb. and Marie West of Oregon; and nieces and nephews.
West Center Chapel in Omaha, Neb. is in charge of arrangements.
Clausine Ebding, 101, formerly of 305 5th Ave., Charles City, died Thursday afternoon, November 13, 2003, at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
The Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Eileene Muller, 89, formerly of 711 6th Ave., Charles City, died Saturday morning, November 15, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles
City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in
Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and visitation will continue one hour
prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Eileene Muller Memorial Fund.
Eileene Muller was born March 27, 1914 in rural Rudd, the daughter of Hazael and Chloe (Nelson) Ethington. During her school years, she played field hockey and was known to be very
athletic. Eileene graduated from Rudd High School.
Eileene furthered her education in Minnesota, attending and graduating from the Minneapolis School of Art. She painted, drew and created her works of art with many mediums. Eileene had the
privilege to create as an artist for Walt Disney in the mid 1930's. She painted the background forest scenery in Disney's first animated feature film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
Eileene was invited back to participate on another project the following year, however she declined due to the fact she had begun dating her future husband.
On October 6, 1940, Eileene was united in marriage to Alton 'Scoop' Muller at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Osage. Eileene and Scoop enjoyed traveling and especially treasured a trip
together to the far west states, such as Washington and Oregon. They were also avid fans of the Charles City softball and baseball teams and took great pride in their large vegetable and
flower gardens.
Some of Eileene's other favorite interests and activities included collecting dolls and household antiques, cheering for the Twins, Cubs, Bulls and Hawkeyes. Her children fondly remember
the many decorated wedding cakes Eileene created for her family and friends. Steve and Shelley assisted their mom by offering their hands and laps for holding the cakes in the car while
transporting them to their final destination. Vacations, picnics, cooking large family meals and entertaining guests were special enjoyments in Eileen's life.
Eileene was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, St. John's Women's Church Circle and a charter member of the Charles City Art Association. Eileene will be
remembered as being a feisty woman, strong-willed and having a wonderful sense of humor. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her two children, Shelley Muller of Charles City; Steven Muller and his wife, Linda of Stoughton, Wisc.; her grandson,
James Muller and his wife, Emily of Madison, Wisc.; and there son, Eileene's great grandson, Jameson Muller; a sister, Roberta Norby and her husband, Harold of Nora Springs; and a brother,
Eldon Ethington of Charles City.
Preceding Eileene in death are her husband, Alton Scoop Muller in November of 1966; her parents; one sister, Shirley Page and one brother, Gayle Ethington.
ELMA - William E. Koudelka, age 56, of rural Elma, Iowa, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton of an apparent
heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in Lourdes.
The Conway Funeral Home in Cresco is in charge of the arrangements.
MOUNT HOPE, WI - Echo B. "Becky" Bark, age 82, of Mount Hope, died Saturday, November 15, 2003, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born June 10, 1921,
in Bassett, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Maude (Young) Slack. On June 10, 1939, she married Al Bark in West Union. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1988. In 1949 the couple
moved from Bassett to the Mount Hope area, where they farmed for many years. Becky loved to pick wild raspberries and baked many raspberry pies. She was a 4-H leader from the Mount Hope
Cardinals and belonged to the Mount Hope "Country Club" ladies group.
Surviving are two daughters: Bev (Julian) Lane, Lancaster, Wis. and Barb (Loren) Lane, Mount Hope, Wis.; four grandchildren: Linda, Laurie, Bill and Keith Lane; four great-grandchildren:
Brian, Amanda, Andrea and Amber Patterson, and one brother, Robert (Merna) Slack, of Waterloo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Al, and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster, with Reverend Jenny Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in Hillside
Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
CHARLES CITY - Violet Martin, 85, of Charles City passed away Friday, November 14, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at the United Methodist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both in Nashua. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
She is survived by two sons: Gerry Martin Sr., of Charles City and Cordell (Shirley) Martin, of Nashua; two daughters: Karen (Roger) Jacobson, of
Omaha, Neb. and Ellen (Joe) Putney, of Garner; one brother: Ransom Bouillon, of Melcher; one sister: Josette Bailey, of Dixon, Ill.; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Martin in 1980; her parents; three sisters: Yolanda Ames, Raymonda Bean and Charlotte Bryan; two grandsons: Roy E. Martin and Jeffrey
L. Martin; one great-grandson: Jevon Joseph Lee.
Violet Martha Martin was born March 30, 1918, in Wright County, Iowa, the daughter of Gus and mary (Geiger) Bouillon. She graduated from 8th grade at Powersville Country School in Floyd
County.
She was united in marriage to Henry Martin on November 18, 1935. To this union four children were born. They lived in Carrville, on a farm between Nashua and Charles City. As well as a
homemaker, she worked at the Oliver Plant, in Charles City, Mays Drug Store and did housecleaning for several years. Violet enjoyed crocheting, fishing, traveling and spending time with her
her family.
Clausine Ebding, 101, formerly of 305 5th Ave., Charles City, died Thursday afternoon, November 13, 2003, at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will follow at
Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
The family will greet friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2003, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and will
continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Clausine Ebding was born November 8, 1902 in Riverton Township, Floyd County, the daughter of Wilhelm and Fekedine (Borchers) Schroeder. Clausine was baptized as a child and confirmed as an
adult at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. She completed her 8th grade education in rural school.
Clausine worked on her parent's farm. She also helped her two married sisters, Lizzie and Martha. It was in September of 1921 that she met William Ebding. Dating and romance began. One year
later on September 20, 1922, Clausine and Will were married at her parent's home in Riverton Township. They began their married life on a farm four miles northwest of Nashua. One year later
on September 20, 1923, a daughter, Wilma was born.
In 1929, they purchased a farm just south of there and remained living and farming at that location until 1944 when they purchased a home on 5th Avenue in Charles City. Clausine continued
to live in this home until 1996 when she moved to the assisted living quarters at Salsbury Baptist Home. Following a stroke, she was moved to the full care unit.
Clausine was an independent woman who desired to care for herself. The nurses at the home lovingly called her the "Energizer Bunny" as she would bounce back after several illnesses and was
determined to do things again for herself. She was a member of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid, Central Star Club and Senior Center.
She is survived by her daughter, Wilma Beck of Nashua; four grandchildren, Myrna (Don) Greene of Sun Lakes, Ariz., Jeanne (Gary) Olson of Nashua, Charles (Kathy) Beck of Zumbrota, Minn.,
Robert (Joyce) Beck of Nashua; seven great-grandchildren, Michelle (Joe) Gribben, Eric (Kim) Olson, Brad (Andie) Olson, Jason (and friend, Julie) Beck, Doug (Megan) Beck, Michael (Rachel)
Beck and Travis Beck; seven great-great grandchildren, Amanda and Matthew Gribben, Kalie and Kacey Olson, Drew and Rylie Olson and Gabriel Beck.
Clausine is preceded in death by her husband, William Ebding in 1984; her parents; two brothers, Henry and Claus Schroeder; three sisters, Lizzie Bahlmann, Martha Bierschenk and Jennie
Beekman; and her son-in-law, Johnnie Beck.
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LONGVILLE, Minn. - Kenneth "Jake" Orval Jacobson, 77, of Longville, Minn., formerly of Charles City, died November 13, 2003, at his home on Little Boy
Lake, Wabedo Township.
He was born December 29, 1925, to John and Bertha (nee Wilkins) Jacobson in New Hampton. He was raised in the turmoil of the Great Depression. He attended school in New Hampton and Charles
City, depending on where his father could find work. He missed a year of elementary school due to frequent moving. While attending Charles City High School, he lettered in football,
basketball and track.
During his sophomore and junior years, he worked nights at Oliver Tractor Company assisting with the war effort. Following his junior year of high
school, he was drafted and joined the United States Marine Corps. He received his initial training at Camp Pendleton, Cal. before deploying to the Pacific Theater. He served as a military
policeman on Guam for the duration of the war. Following discharge, he returned to Charles City and graduated from high school.
After graduating, Ken worked at George P. Smith Door and Window Company and Northwestern Bell Telephone in Charles City. In 1951, he was employed by the Oliver Tractor Company (later White
Farm Equipment) and spent most of the next 30 years working in the Experimental Department running dynamometers and later, building full-sized models of proposed production tractors. In
1970, he was transferred to the newly acquired Minneapolis Moline facility in Hopkins, Minn. In 1975, he was transferred to the White Farm Equipment Experimental Division in Libertyville,
Ill. and remained until he retired in 1981.
He met his future wife, Mary Anna Mihm, St. Lucas, Iowa, in 1949 while she worked as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone. They were married on December 27, 1949, in Charles
City. Following retirement from White Farm Equipment, they built their home on Little Boy Lake. While residing near Longville, Ken worked 12 years as a groundskeeper for a family on Woman
Lake.
Ken's life centered around working with his hands. He loved to spend the winter days tinkering in his shop and ice fishing; summers were spent fishing crappies and tending his lawn. He
helped all his sons either build thier homes or extensively remodel them. His love for this country was reflected in his display of patriotism and support for our service members. He
regularly wrote letters to his sons that contained narratives on the wonders of nature and how God's hand touched our lake country.
Ken and Mary loved to travel, and since retirement they made trips to Egypt, Isreal, Mexico, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and Guatemala. He often commented that his favorite place in
the world was Mayaro Beach on the southeast corner of Trinidad, where he would wander the expansive beach, watch the kids play soccer and enjoy a cold beverage with newfound friends.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years; his three sons, Kenneth of Sandpoint, Idaho, Daniel of Edmond, Okla. and William of Thunder Lake, Remer, Minn.; eleven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; and his youngest brother Glenn of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John, of Charles City.
Services were held Saturday, November 15, 2003, at Salem Lutheran Church in Longville. He desired to be cremated and his ashes will be spread according to his last wishes.
STUART, Iowa - Norene Mildred Rochholz Love passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2003, at the Community Care Center in Stuart, Iowa. She was 78 years
old.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, Rev. Paul Wilcox, Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Visitation will be
for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Norene, daughter of Roy and Bessie Rochholz, was born on June 26, 1925, in Grant Township, Guthrie
County Iowa. In 1942 she graduated high school in Adair, Iowa. She taught in rural schools for three years at Grant #1 and Grant #5 north of Adair. She moved to Atlantic in 1945 and began
working for Northwestern Bell Phone Company. She transferred with Northwestern Bell to Waukesha, Wisc., where she met James Love. Norene and Jim were united in marriage on December 13,
1951. In 1955 they moved to Charles City and remained there for over 40 years. The couple owned and operated Loves Camera Shop for several years. Norene continued to work for Northwestern
Bell for nearly 30 years, retiring in the early 1970's. She loved animals and owned pets throughout her life. She loved making scrapbooks and doing various crafting projects. She especially
loved making Christmas decorations that she would send to various family and friends each holiday season. Norene and Jim loved to bowl. She was active in several leagues and organizations
at the Comet Bowl. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Charles City.
Norene is survived by her brother LeRoy Rochholz of Golf, Ill., her nephews Mark and his wife Denise Rochholz of Golf, Ill., and his children Aaron
and Julie Rochholz, Scott Rochholz of Dexter, Iowa, and his children Tara and her husband Shane Hansen, Trever and Alex Rochholz. Her step-daughters Pamela and her husband George Spelman of
Fishers, Ind., and Susan King of Jefferson, Mo.; three step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Norene was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Wendell C. "Obie" Obermeier of 54 S. Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Sunday morning, November 23, 2003, at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at a
later date.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Wendell C. Obie Obermeier Memorial Fund.
Marcella M. Allison, 87, of Charles City, died Saturday, November 22, 2003, at the Salsbury Baptist Home, Charles City.
Funeral Services for Marcella Allison will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City. Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor, will officiate. Visitation
will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Memorials may be directed to the St. John Lutheran Church or to
Hospice of North Iowa.
Marcella M. Meinzer Allison was born October 4, 1916, in Charles City, the daughter of Harvey and Bertha (Brandenburg) Meinzer. She graduated from
Charles City High School in 1934. She married Lloyd Allison in 1941 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua and had one child, Galene. Marcella worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
for 35 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Lydia-Rebecca Circle. Marcella was a caregiver. She took care of both her father and
her mother up until their deaths and raised her daughter by herself. Her church and her family were her main interests and she was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
and cherished any time that could be spent with them.
Living family members include her daughter and son-in-law Galene and Jack Sobolik of Charles City; two grandchildren, Dr. Kristin Sobolik and her husband Scott Peterson of Orono, Maine, and
SSGT Patrick Sobolik and his wife Deanne of Dumfries, Va.; her great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Nicholas, Emma, and Veronika Peterson, and Mikaela, Jonathon, and Alayna Sobolik; one niece
Chantal Jennings, and one nephew Walter Meinzer II, as well as several cousins.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Walter Meinzer.
Alice E. Douglas, 74, of Charles City, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2003) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City.
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Kathleen Mayfield Beninga
Memorial services were held November 25, 2003, in San Antonio, Texas, for Kathleen Mayfield Beninga who died there Nov. 21. Burial of the cremains will
occur at a later date at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City. Hauser Funeral Home will handle arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chromosome 18 Registry and
Research Society, 6302 Fox Head, San Antonio, TX 78247.
Kathleen was born in Charles City on November 10, 1943, the daughter of Dr. O. J. and Catherine Mayfield. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1961, and graduated from the
University of Iowa as a certified medical technologist. Kathleen worked as a bacteriologist for some time at Dr. Mayfield Laboratories and was working at Brooks Air Force Base in San
Antonio at the time of her death.
Kathleen was married to Laurence B. Beninga on May 27, 1978, who preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include her companion, Samuel Williams;
one brother, Orley John Mayfield of Charles City; and two sisters, Marilyn DeMars of Winterset, Iowa, and Betty Sogard of Ames, Iowa; as well as 10 nephews and nieces.
NASHUA - Margaret A. Baldwin, 86, of Nashua, passed away Sunday evening, November 23, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at the Little Brown Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both at Nashua. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, November 25,
2003, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Margaret is survived by three sons: Lawrence "Perry" (Diane) of Arvada, Col., Raymond (Virginia) of Englewood, Col., and Tim (LeAnn) of Nashua; one
daughter Lois (Elmo) Barnes of Omaha, Neb.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, on February 21, 1964; her parents; four brothers: Larry, Thomas, Robert and Roger Waudby; four sisters: Ruth Alcott, Dorothy Waudby, Betty
Wayne and Doris Mansker.
Margaret was born September 19, 1917 at Traer, the daughter of Lawrence and Mabel Carrie (Brooke) Waudby. She attended school in Charles City. She was united in marriage to Keith P. Baldwin
on June 8, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She was Hostess at the Little Brown Church and also was a baby sitter for many years.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Robert R. Adams, 87, formerly of Charles City, died October 7, 2003, in a hospital in San Diego.
Graveside services took place at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Loveland, Colo. The Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Alice E. Douglas, 74, formerly of 2652 Harvey St. Maple Heights, Charles City, died Friday morning, November 21, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua
Guest Home in Charles City.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be planned at a later date. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the donor's choice.
Alice Elizabeth Douglas was born December 30, 1928, in Brecksville, Ohio, the daughter of Milton and Orpha (McCleery) Snow. Alice graduated from
Brecksville High School, class of 1946. Alice furthered her education in Ohio, attending and graduating from the Hiram in 1950. Alice was a Spanish teacher for many years until her
retirement.
On August 29, 1953, Alice was united in marriage to Paul Gordon Douglas in Ohio. Some of Alice's favorite interests and activities included the Colwell Culture Club, being an avid bird
watcher, so much so that the family recalls being on a bird watching exhibit with Alice and her having more knowledge on the subject than the tour person and her passion as an all around
naturalist. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her husband, Rev. Paul G. Douglas of Charles City; her daughter, Penelope 'Penny' Douglas of Huron, S.D. and her two
sons, Kim and Don Douglas, both of Temple, Texas; her brother, Wallace Snow of Roanoke, Va., and three grandchildren.
Preceding Alice in death are her parents; one sister, Carol Klingman and one brother, Charles Snow.
Wendell C. "Obie" Obermeier
Wendell C. "Obie" Obermeier, 82, of 54 S. Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died early Sunday morning, November 23, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial
Hospital in Charles City following a lengthy illness.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. A private inurnment will be held
at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Those
wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to Wendell C. "Obie" Obermeier Memorial Fund.
Wendell Clayton Obermeier was born March 10, 1921, in Hallock, Minn., to Charles and Elda (Polzin) Obermeier. He was the second child of three children born to his parents.
"Obie," as he was fondly known by his family and friends, moved to Charles City in 1926 and was baptized and confirmed in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended Charles City
schools and graduated in the class of 1939. Following graduation, Obie was employed at Farner-Hewett and Oliver Corporation.
On September 12, 1942, Obie was united in marriage to Irene Hartz.
Obie was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served four years during W.W.II. He attended Officer Candidate School and upon completion of his training, was commissioned a Second
Lieutenant. He furthered his military training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma while attending Advanced Officer's Training School and joined the 75th Infantry Division-899th Field Artillery
Battalion, serving as Command and Staff Officer for three years, two of which were overseas. His division was involved in the Battle Of The Bulge. Captain Obermeier was recalled to active
duty during the Korean War and was an instructor at the Officer Candidate School in Fort Riley, Kansas for two years. After honorably and faithfully serving his country, Obie was formally
discharged from his military duties in August of 1952.
Following Obie's military discharge, he returned to Charles City, where he owned and operated Obie's Standard Service at 100 S. Main for 38 years. He retired in 1985.
In 1980, his wife, Irene died and on December 12, 1981, Obie was united in marriage to Marilyn Frank Winterink at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Chapel. Throughout their marriage, Obie
and Marilyn have claimed to be each other's "best friend."
Obie and Marilyn have been active in nature projects. Together, they published a periodical called Nature News, reaching several hundred subscribers. Obie loved bird watching and treasured
their "bird rides" throughout the countryside and presenting informative bird programs for many organizations. Obie always had his camera in hand and won several nature photography contests
nationwide. Obie and Marilyn entertained many bird enthusiasts at their home called "Willow View," where Marilyn will continue to welcome visitors.
Obie was a freelance writer with articles and photos in many local, state and national magazines and newspapers. Locally, he submitted his publishings in the Charles City Press and Nature
News from Willow View. Obie was the president of the Creative Writer's Club of Charles City. Many of his articles have appeared in Update Magazine. He was proud to be the field editor for
Birds and Blooms magazine for several years. Obie displayed and shared his photos and articles with anyone interested.
Some of Obie's other interests and leisure activities included cooking, especially meat dishes, fishing for bass and trout in Eastern Iowa, deer hunting, spending time with his family and
friends and his companionship with his Boston terrier, Jetta Marie.
Deteriorating health forced Obie to abandon his nature speaking engagements and writing publications.
Obie was extremely well-known and active within his community. He was a member of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, a past president of the Church Council and Brotherhood and past
chairman of the Parsonage Building Committee. He was active in his memberships in the V.F.W., Elks Club, American Legion, the National Organization of Veteran's of the Battle of the Bulge
(Hawkeye State Chapter), the 75th Division Association, the Iowa Gasoline Dealer's Association, past president of the Local Gasoline Retailers and a past president of the Creative Writer's
Club in Charles City.
Obie is survived by his wife Marilyn Obermeier of Charles City; his foster daughter, Sally Young and her husband, Tom of Cedar Rapids; one sister, Colleen Darby and her husband, LeRoy of
Minona, Iowa; one brother, Milton Obermeier of Charles City; his sister-in-law, Lois Kemming of Coon Rapids, Minn.; a nephew, Craig Kemming and his wife, Susan of Andover, Minn. Obie will
also be sadly missed by many other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Irene (Hartz) Obermeier in 1980 and his parents.
Posted on 11/25/2003 by Gene Manning
Evelyn J. Bartz, 86, of Charles City, died early Tuesday morning, November 25, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, where she had resided for
the past six years in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, November 28, 2003, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with Rev. David Werges officiating. Interment will be
at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet friends Friday, November 28, from noon until the 1 p.m. service time at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. Those
wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the family in C/O Evelynâs son, Dennis Bartz, 3023 Clark St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Evelyn was born in Charles City on June 3, 1916, one of two daughters to August J. and Martha M. (Meineke) Reckner. She attended and graduated from Charles City High School, class of 1934.
In August of 1940, Evelyn was united in marriage to George H. Bartz in Missouri. Evelyn had been employed with Salsbury Laboratory's as a medicine packager for many years until retiring.
She was a lifelong resident of Charles City and participated in the community in which she lived. Evelyn had been an active member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran in Charles City. She
will be remembered as a loving wife, caring mother, a wonderful and proud grandmother and great grandmother. Evelyn enjoyed cooking and baking delightful treats for her family. The family
will best remember Evelyn for being so loving and giving of herself.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her son, Dennis Bart and his wife, Dorothy of Charles City; her sister, Betty Peters of Waverly; four grandchildren,
Dee Johnson of Charles City; Brad Bart and his wife, Brenda of Vinton, Iowa; Travis Bartz and his wife, Lisa of Charles City; Alicia Bartz and her fianc/, Tyler Evans of Des Moines; four
great grandchildren, Ali and Luke Johnson of Charles City and Tyler and Justin Bartz of Vinton and one nephew, David Sharp and his wife, Lori and family of Waverly.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Bartz on December 27, 1996, and her parents.
Posted on 11/26/2003 by Gene Manning
Bernice Kloster, 74, of 405 5th Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday afternoon, November 25, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2003, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City, with Rev. Carl Reis officiating.
Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2003, the rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and the vigil wake
service at 7 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and the visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Those wishing to
extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City, for special remembrance masses.
Bernice Rose Mary Kloster was born April 5, 1929, in rural Chickasaw County, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Brincks) Franzen. Bernice attended
school in Chickasaw County. On July 6, 1949, Bernice was united in marriage to Raymond F. Kloster in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at New Hampton. She will be sadly missed and fondly
remembered by all who knew her.
Bernice was dedicated and devoted to her faith, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. She was active in the Rosary Society, the Sacred Heart Guild and
the St. Rose Church Circle. Some of Bernice's interest and leisure activities included cooking and polka music. She will be best remembered for being a kind and nurturing mother,
grandmother and great grandmother.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her children, Patsy Hoffman and her husband, Charles of Charles City; James Kloster and his wife, Nicoletta of New
Hampton; Robert Kloster and his special friend, Neta Rae White of Charles City; Mary Jane Justus and her husband, Wesley of Postville; Judy Kloster of Fond Du Lac, Wisc.; Clare Grober and
her husband, Leon of Alta Vista, Iowa; Gary Kloster and his wife, Rae Sue of Charles City; Debra Mettner and her husband, James of New Hampton; Madonna Kloster of Charles City and Michael
Kloster of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; her sister, Theresa Berst of New Hampton and she is also survived by her sisters-in-law, other family and friends.
Preceding Bernice in death are her husband, Raymond F. Kloster on November 26, 1995; her parents; two infant children; a granddaughter, Amanda Kloster; a grandson, Shad Kloster and six
sisters and brothers.
MASON CITY - John N. Brones, 68, of Mason City, formerly of Charles City died Tuesday, November 25, 2003. at his home.
His funeral will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City.
Visitation will be held prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City is in charge of arrangements.
Diane Christie, 48, of 100 Sprigg St., Charles City, died Wednesday evening, November 26, 2003, at her home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Roy Ritter, 71, a resident of 306 6th Street, Charles City, died Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at his home.
Funeral services for Roy Ritter will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Rev. Kenneth Kent, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Rockford,
will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will conduct military honors.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday.
Roy Herman Ritter was born March 12, 1932, at Marble Rock, the son of Clifford and Dorothy (Taylor) Ritter. In 1949 he graduated from the Charles City High School. Roy served in the United
States Navy on the USS Midway CV4 during the Korean Conflict. On September 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Alice Leinaweaver at Newport, Pa.. After Roy was discharged from the Navy
he and Alice returned to Charles City where Roy began his 40 year career with Iowa Public Service. Roy served on the Charles City city council at the time of the tornado and also was a
volunteer fireman. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a charter member of the Floyd County Fish and Game Club, and was
instrumental in forming the first animal shelter in Charles City. He enjoyed golfing with his wife, hunting, traveling, reading westerns, and having coffee at Don's.
Living family members include his wife of 50 years, Alice of Charles City; three daughters, Pam (Gary) Schwartz of Rockford, Judy (Larry) Gentry of Westminster, Colo., and Danelle (Derek)
Clarke of Fridley, Minn.; three grandchildren, Stacey Kehrt, Brian Schwartz, and Devin Gentry; two sisters, Helen VanHorn of Charles City, and Mary (Ed) Shultz of Golden, Colo.; and three
brothers, Dean (Barb) Ritter of Apple Valley, Minn., Bill (Sandra) Ritter of Golden Valley, Minn., and Mike (Mick) Ritter of Arvada, Colo.
His parents, a grandson, Ross Gentry, and a sister, Jean Shultz, preceded him in death
Memorials may be directed to the family or to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.
Posted on 11/28/2003 by Gene Manning
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