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NASHUA - Eugene A. Martin, 81, of Nashua, passed away Monday afternoon, September 29, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Republic Community CHurch, rural Ionia, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7
p.m., today, Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. A memorial fund is being established in
Gene's name and memorials may be directed to the family.
Eugene A. Martin was born November 20, 1921, in Waterloo, the son of Arthur and Carol M. (Butler) Martin. He attended rural school in Republic and
graduated from Nashua High School in 1939. He was united in marriage to Florence Harris at his parents home on april 5, 1942. To this union two children were born. They farmed east of Nashua
for 53 years, where Eugene also was a DeKalb Seed Corn dealer for 25 years. They retired in 1995 and moved to their home in Nashua.
He was a member of Republic Community Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and as a Trustee. He also served as clerk for Richland Township for many years. Gene enjoyed
fishing, sports and Shuffle Board (which he did a lot of in the 19 years they went to Texas for the winters).
He is survived by his wife, Florence; one daughter, Phyllis (Alan) Koster of Jackson, Minn.; a brother, Wilbur Martin of Waterloo; two step-brothers, Paul Ford of Hammond, Wis. and Milton
Ford of Sheboygan, Wis.; three step-sisters, Marjorie Nelson of Minneapolis, Minn., Delores Larson of Colorado and Phyllis Bolton of Portage, Miss.; two grandchildren, Scott Koster and his
fiancee, Amy Hoffman, and Tricia (Scot) Krueger; a great grandson, Lucas Krueger.
Gene was preceded in death by a son, Dennis G. Martin, on July 3, 2003, and his parents, Arthur and Carol.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Homes in Nashua is in charge of the arrangements.
GREENE - A Funeral Mass for Genevieve Stabenow, 98, of 115 West South Street, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 North First, Greene where there will be a Scriptural Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service
conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Thursday.
Genevieve Stanton was born June 4, 1905, in rural Coldwater Township, Butler County, a daughter of Michael and Theresa (Downing) Stanton and died
Saturday, September 27, 2003, at her home in Greene.
She received her education in the country school until the fourth grade and then attended Sacred Heart Academy until the eleventh grade and graduated from the Greene High School in 1923. She
taught in the Butler County rural schools until her marriage.
On February 10, 1926, she was united in marriage to William Stabenow at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. They moved to the family farm where she worked side by side with her husband
until they retired to a home that Bill helped build in Greene.
Genevieve was a life long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, St. Jude's Circle, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, charter member of the West Side Sewing Circle, and a former
member of the Jenny Wilder Teachers Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and belonged to several clubs. She took great pleasure in cooking for her family and friends. She saw to it that you
never went away hungry. She gave her family unconditional love and was accepting of any changes in her life. Her motto was "Peace at any Price".
Those thankful for having shared her life include her two daughters: Evelyn Stabenow and Rita (Richard) Merfeld all of Greene; a niece Carla (Michael) Phalen of Cedar Falls who was raised
with the family; three grandchildren: Michael Merfeld of Greene, Theresa (Brook) Vickery of Rosemount, Minn., and David (Lynne) Merfeld of Walla Walla, Wash.; seven great grandchildren:
Zachary, Trent, Tyler Merfeld of Greene, Rachel, Mark, and Jenna Vickery of Rosemount, Minn., Jordan Merfeld of Seattle, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband on January 6, 1984; her parents, two sisters: Catherine Merfeld and Marie Gales, and one brother: Ambrose Stanton.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Genevieve Stabenow Memorial Fund in care of the family P.O.Box 492, Greene, Iowa 50636-0492.
NASHUA - Harold L. Ritzman, 83, of Nashua, died Monday afternoon, September 29, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City, of heart
failure.
Services will be held Friday, October 3, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City, with Rev. Paul Wilcox officiating. Military rites conducted by the Ralph W.
Nicholson V.F.W. Post 6792 of Nashua. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Sunnyside Chapel and
on Friday, 1 hours prior to service at the church.
Harold Leaon Ritzman, son of Vern and Flossie (Truax) Ritzman was born September 15, 1920, in Madison Township, Butler County. Mr. Ritzman received
his education in the Dumont area. On July 14, 1941, he was united in marriage to Elsena De Vries. To this union was born four children: Maxine Heim of Dubuque; Judy (Harold) Bailey of
Charles City; WIlliam (Nancy) Ritzman of Charles City; and Lois (Henry) Rover of Nora Springs.
Harold served in the Army 3 years in Pacific Area during WWII and upon is return from service he farmed near Dumont then Ardale, and in 1962 purchased a farm near Charles City where they
lived for 23 years. In 1985, they retired from farming and moved to Nashua. In 1991, Harold and Elsena celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. He was a member of the Trinity Methodist
Church and also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. at Nashua.
He is survived by his four children, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, 1 brother, Vern Jr. of Hampton, 2 sisters, Marlis Nielson of Waverly and Audrey Stemmerman of Allison.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on april 24, 198 and 1 sister, Verla Penticoff.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank family and friends for their kindness during the loss of their loved one. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 01/102003 by Gene Manning
Dorothea Paule Koenig, 107, of Des Moines, Iowa, died Sunday, September 28, 2003. She was one of Iowa's oldest residents. Graveside Services will be held
11 a.m. Thursday (October 2, 2003) at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, with Rev. William Trembly officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. graveside, at Fullerton-Hage
Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Posted on 10/02/2003 by Gene Manning
Dorthea 'Dorie' Beardmore
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Dorthea 'Dorie' Beardmore, 83, a resident of 1904 Cedar Crest lane,
Charles City, who died Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Posted on 10/03/2003 by Gene Manning
NASHUA - Henrietta Oudekerk, 93, of Nashua, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at St. John Lutheran Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Nashua. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, October 7,
2003, from 3 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. Memorials may be directed to the family.
She was born October 4, 1910, at Harper, Ill., the daughter of Koert and Alice (Dieteman) Oudekerk. She went to country school at the Butler School
west of Nashua. She worked as a housekeeper for various businesses and at home in Nashua. She also worked for Sherman Nursery in Charles City and Ed Poppe Farms of Nashua.
She is survived by a son, Arthur (Arlene) Oudekerk of Nashua; two sisters: Grace (Roy) Ahart of Burchinal, Iowa, and Alice Bluhm of Charles City; two grandchildren: Tami Oudekerk of Nashua
and Arthur Oudekerk, Jr. of Mason City; and one granddaughter, Brandy Sorenson of Charles City.
Henrietta was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: George, Harm and Koert, Jr.; and one sister, Anna Oudekerk.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Homes in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Aili Johnson, 80, a resident of 201 South Main, Bassett, died Monday, October 6, 2003, at her home.
Funeral services for Aili Johnson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's Charles City Press.
Posted on 10/07/2003 by Gene Manning
Aili Johnson, 80, a resident of 201 South Main, Bassett, died Monday, October 6, 2003, at her home.
Funeral services for Aili Johnson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
Aili Susan Maenpaa Johnson was born September 1, 1923, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of Alex and Hilda (Maki) Maenpaa. She graduated from Stambaugh High School. On May 31, 1947, she
married Silas Johnson in Stambaugh. In 1949 they moved to the Charles City area and in the late 1980's to Bassett. Aili worked at Ray's Pizza, was a school bus driver, and was the club
manager at the V.F.W. for many years. Her favorite activities included quilting, gardening, cooking, canning, and furniture refinishing. Aili treasured her family and the time spent with
them was always very special to her.
Living family members include two sons, Michael Johnson of TN; and Gerald (Carol) Johnson of Bassett; a daughter, Diane Takalo of Hillsboro, OR; four grandchildren; four great
grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Plourde of Iron River, MI; a brother Lauri Maenpaa of Florence, WI; and special family members, Brandon Vermillion of Charles City, and Melissa and Austin
Vermillion all of Cedar Rapids.
Her parents, husband, Silas in 2002, a sister, Laura Maenpaa, and a brother, Melvin Manepaa, preceded her in death.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site or St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Posted on 10/08/2003 by Gene Manning
John "Jack" Dailey, 67, a resident of 900 10th Street, Charles City, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles
City.
A funeral Mass for Jack Dailey will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Msgr. Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery, Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday where the St. Francis Circle will recite the Rosary at 4:30
p.m. and where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary being recited by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior
the Mass.
John "Jack" Charles Dailey was born November 13, 1935, in Greene, the son of Bernard and Marian (Crimmings) Dailey. He graduated from Manly High School and attended college at St. John
University and Loras College. Jack served in the United States Army. On April 25, 1959, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Gerhartz at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. He worked
for a number of years at Jensen Brothers Locker and then until retirement at Salsbury Laboratories/Solvay. Jack was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, was 4th degree in
the Knights of Columbus, and had served as Grand Knight and as District Deputy. Among his pastime activities were golfing, playing cards, traveling, and gambling, with his favorite being
driving "MY PKUP". He appreciated visiting with his coffee club friends. His family took first place in his life and the time spent with them was always very important.
Living family members include his wife, Cynthia of Charles City; three children, Pat (Susan) Dailey of Charles City, Mike (Jolyn) Dailey of Johnston, and Jean (Joseph) Weber of Brandon; 10
grandchildren, Tim, Matthew, Shannon, Ian, Joseph, and Aaron Dailey, and Christopher, Alex, Jenna, and Jacob Weber; a brother, Bernard Thomas (Evelyn) Dailey of Greene; and a sister,
Marlene (Ray) Brinker of Toledo, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
ROCKFORD - Samuel K. Willman, 56 of 703 West Main Ave. Rockford, died Wednesday morning, October 8, 2003 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason
City.
Funeral services for Sam will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main St. Rockford. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Friday at the
church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford with full military rites. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Samuel K. Willman memorial
fund. Fullerton Funeral Home assisted the family in making arrangements.
ALLISON - Funeral services for Alfred Heuer, 92, of Allison, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at
Vilmar, rural Greene. Burial will be in the church cemetery. he died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 10/09/2003 by Gene Manning
ANKENY - Lisa Ann Schlueter, 43, of Ankeny, and formerly of Atlantic, passed away Wednesday morning, October 8, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Des
Moines.
Lisa was born October 31, 1959 in Atlantic, the daughter of Ethel and Leland Rodekohr Schlueter.
She graduated from the Atlantic High School in 1978 and attended Drake University in Des Moines where she received her Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
as well as her MBA.
On November 18, 1995, Lisa married Leo Mincks in Atlantic.
Besides Atlantic, Lisa had lived in Council Bluffs, Knoxville, Des Moines, Charles City, Ames and Jewell before moving to Bremerton, Wash. Lisa and her family moved to Ankeny in August of
2003.
Lisa was currently a Pharmacist at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic and of the Iowa Pharmacists Association and the American Pharmaceutical Association. While in Charles City, she was a member of the
Jaycees.
Lisa is survived by her husband, Leo, of Ankeny; a son, Michael Mincks of Ankeny; her parents, Leland and Ethel Schlueter of Atlantic; three brothers, Dennis Schlueter of Atlantic, Lonn and
his wife, Sandy Schlueter of Anita, Ross and his wife Sherri Schlueter of Atlantic; three sisters, Sharol and her husband Mark McCutcheon of Harlan, Gail Schlueter and her husband, Steve
Harris of Denison, Traci Schlueter of Atlantic; father-in-law, Michael Mincks of Webster City; mother-in-law Joan Mincks of Charles City; sister-in-law Marie Mincks of Charles City; as well
as 15 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Visitation with the family will be from 6 - 8 p.m., today, October 10, 2003, at
Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. Burial will take place in the Atlantic Cemetery.
DECORAH - Lyle Norman Knoke passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003, at the age of 67 from a long illness at Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital in Decorah.
Lyle was born to Edwin and Gladys (Medberry) Knoke on December 20, 1935, at home in Canoe Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church at Locust and later
confirmed at Burr Oak Lutheran Church. He attended grade school in and around Burr Oak, Iowa. Lyle graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Minn., with the class of 1954.
On October 5, 1957, Lyle married Donna Blaess at Burr Oak Lutheran Church. Together they had four children: Lynn, LeAnn, Marsha and Karl.
Lyle and Donna farmed for 33 years. Most of those years were spent farming in Canoe Township. He maintained his membership at Burr Oak Lutheran Church where he served on the church council,
both as an officer and as a member at large, participated in the choir and advised Luther League for several years.
In 1989 Lyle began a career with Opportunity Homes in Decorah as a House Manager. In 1991 Lyle and Donna moved to their home in Decorah. Between farming and retirement and up until 3 weeks
ago, Lyle drove a school bus for North Winneshiek and Decorah Community Schools.
Throughout his life Lyle enjoyed golfing, bowling and traveling. Lyle filled his world with laughter, that of his own and from those around him. He frequently stepped up to debate political
issues that entered his world, country, state and community. But mostly, Lyle's greatest joy was people ... neighbors, friends, both old and new, and family.
In 1991 Lyle was diagnosed with leukemia. Lyle faced both his life and illness with courage and a strong faith in God. October 5th marked both the beginning and the end of Lyle and Donna's
life together here on earth, as it was their wedding anniversary.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters: Edna Quandahl, Jean Whalen and Ruth Marilyn (Marli) Ocheskey; three brothers-in-law: Clyde Quandahl, John Whalen and Marvin Ocheskey;
his father-in-law, Richard Blaess; one nephew, Israel Blaess; and one great-nephew, Thomas Quandahl.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Donna; three daughters: Lynn (Jay) Mensink of Harmony, Minn., LeAnn (Garry) Gulrud of Decorah, Iowa, and Marsha (James D.) Jevne of Burr Oak, Iowa;
one son: Karl (Kim) Knoke of Charles City, Iowa; 11 grandchildren: Leah Knoke (and special friend, Eugene Winslow) and Jay (J.J.) Mensink, Jr. of Harmony, Minn., Tiffany (and fianc/ Weylin
Smith), Michelle, and Kari Gulrud of Decorah, James L. (and special friend Debrah Erickson), Paul and Evan Jevne of Burr Oak, Heidi, Holly and Matthew Knoke of Charles City; two
great-grandsons: Dominic Knoke and Garrick Smith; one brother: Edwin Knoke, Jr. of Rochester, Minn.; his mother-in-law, Doris Blaess of Decorah; two sisters-in-law, Pauline (Lynn) Kerns of
Mabel, Minn., and Jean Florian of Akron, Colo.; three brothers-in-law, Richard (Phyllis) Blaess of Burr Oak, Darold (Arlene) Blaess of Canton, Minn., and George (Caroline) Blaess of St.
Paris, Ohio; three special extended family members: Pat Ocheskey of Sikeston, MO, Jean Whalen of Waterloo, Iowa, and Alverta (Bootie) Quandahl of Decorah; his dog, Bo; and many nieces and
nephews.
ROCKFORD - Samuel K. Willman, 56, of 703 West Main Ave. Rockford, died early Wednesday morning, October 8, 2003 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services for Sam will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2003, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main St., Rockford. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford,
with full military rites by Battery C. First Battalion, 14th Marines of Waterloo and the Hogan-Brislin American Legion Post 354, of Dougherty.
The Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Rockford is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 10/10/2003 by Gene Manning
Barbara Fisher, 74, of Charles City, died Saturday, October 11, 2003, at her residence at 207 Ferguson St.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with interment at a later date.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of the arrangements.
WATERLOO - Funeral services for Euala J. Smith, age 51, of Waterloo, will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at the Parrott Wood Chapel
of Memories in Waterloo.
She passed away Sunday, October 12, 2003, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo following an extended illness.
DECORAH - Funeral services for Lyle Norman Knoke, 67, of Decorah, were held Thursday, October 9, 2003, at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, Iowa.
Burial took place in Burr Oak Cemetery.
He passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003, after a long illness at Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital in Decorah.
Lyle was born to Edwin and Gladys (Medberry) Knoke on December 20, 1935, at home in Canoe Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa. He was baptized at St.
Johns Lutheran Church at Locust and later confirmed at Burr Oak Lutheran Church. He attended grade school in and around Burr Oak, Iowa. Lyle graduated from Canton High School in Canton,
Minn., with the class of 1954.
On October 5, 1957, Lyle married Donna Blaess at Burr Oak Lutheran Church. Together they had four children: Lynn, LeAnn, Marsha and Karl.
Lyle and Donna farmed for 33 years. Most of those years were spent farming in Canoe Township. He maintained his membership at Burr Oak Lutheran Church where he served on the church council,
both as an officer and as a member at large, participated in the choir and advised Luther League for several years.
In 1989 Lyle began a career with Opportunity Homes in Decorah as a House Manager. In 1991 Lyle and Donna moved to their home in Decorah. Between farming and retirement and up until 3 weeks
ago, Lyle drove a school bus for North Winneshiek and Decorah Community Schools.
Throughout his life Lyle enjoyed golfing, bowling and traveling. Lyle filled his world with laughter, that of his own and from those around him. He frequently stepped up to debate political
issues that entered his world, country, state and community. But mostly, Lyle's greatest joy was people ... neighbors, friends, both old and new, and family.
In 1991 Lyle was diagnosed with leukemia. Lyle faced both his life and illness with courage and a strong faith in God. October 5th marked both the beginning and the end of Lyle and Donna's
life together here on earth, as it was their wedding anniversary.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters: Edna Quandahl, Jean Whalen and Ruth Marilyn (Marli) Ocheskey; three brothers-in-law: Clyde Quandahl, John Whalen and Marvin Ocheskey;
his father-in-law, Richard Blaess; one nephew, Israel Blaess; and one great-nephew, Thomas Quandahl.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Donna; three daughters: Lynn (Jay) Mensink of Harmony, Minn., LeAnn (Garry) Gulrud of Decorah, Iowa, and Marsha (James D.) Jevne of Burr Oak, Iowa;
one son: Karl (Kim) Knoke of Charles City, Iowa; 11 grandchildren: Leah Knoke (and special friend, Eugene Winslow) and Jay (J.J.) Mensink, Jr. of Harmony, Minn., Tiffany (and fianc/ Weylin
Smith), Michelle, and Kari Gulrud of Decorah, James L. (and special friend Debrah Erickson), Paul and Evan Jevne of Burr Oak, Heidi, Holly and Matthew Knoke of Charles City; two
great-grandsons: Dominic Knoke and Garrick Smith; one brother: Edwin Knoke, Jr. of Rochester, Minn.; his mother-in-law, Doris Blaess of Decorah; two sisters-in-law, Pauline (Lynn) Kerns of
Mabel, Minn., and Jean Florian of Akron, Colo.; three brothers-in-law, Richard (Phyllis) Blaess of Burr Oak, Darold (Arlene) Blaess of Canton, Minn., and George (Caroline) Blaess of St.
Paris, Ohio; three special extended family members: Pat Ocheskey of Sikeston, MO, Jean Whalen of Waterloo, Iowa, and Alverta (Bootie) Quandahl of Decorah; his dog, Bo; and many nieces and
nephews.
Posted on 10/14/2003 by Gene Manning
Barbara Fisher, 74, of Charles City, died Saturday, October 11, 2003, at her home.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with Monsignor Stanley Hayek officiating. There will be no
visitation. Interment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the immaculate Conception Catholic Church. As to her wishes, Barbara's body was donated to the University of Iowa.
WATERLOO - Funeral services for Euala J. Smith, age 51, of Waterloo, will be held Thursday, October 16, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at the Parrott Wood Chapel of
Memories in Waterloo.
She passed away Sunday, October 12, 2003, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo following an extended illness.
Posted on 10/15/2003 by Gene Manning
Robert 'Bob' Micich, 83, formerly resided at 3065 170th St, Charles City, died Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center of North
Iowa, in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2003, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Military Rites will be accorded by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City and visitation
will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the family in care of his brother, Lozo
Micich, 205 Hart St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Robert Micich was born October 3, 1920, in Charles City, the son of Luka and Julia (Kovachvich) Micich. He was the sixth child of eight children.
'Bob' as he was affectionately known by family and friends, grew up and attended school in Charles City. Robert honorably and faithfully served his country, a U.S. Army veteran during World
War II. In March of 1950 Robert was united in marriage to Donna Andersen. 'Bob' was employed with Oliver-White in Charles City as a foundry worker, retiring with 30 years of service. Bob
also enjoyed farming on his farm in rural Charles City and attending the V.F.W. in Charles City.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Bob's life are his brother, Lozo Micich and his wife, Connie of Charles City; his sister, Dorothy Milich and her husband, Novak of
Warren, Mich.; Bob will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Donna; two sisters, Angela Micich and Mary Walk; his three brothers, Bosko, George and Mike Micich.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Teddy N. Trainer, 61, of Charles City, who passed away Wednesday,
October 15, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Posted on 10/16/2003 by Gene Manning
Ted Trainer, 61, a resident of 1826 Cedar View Drive, Charles City, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City from
complications of a brain stem tumor.
Funeral services for Ted Trainer will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Revs. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and Pastor
Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will conduct military honors.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and an hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.
Teddy Norman Trainer was born November 28, 1941, at Charles City, the son of Charles and Irma (Bucknell) Trainer. He attended Charles City High School. Ted served in the United States Army
from 1959 to 1963 where he received distinguished service awards for East German border patrol, marksmanship and as a tank driver. On October 3, 1964, he was united in marriage to Patricia
Ready. Ted touched many people in his life. He started work at the Ellendale Dairy, which was family owned, and Kirsch Body Shop. He worked 17 years at White Farm where he was a machinist
and supervisor. In 1987, Diversified Manufacturing was established where Ted worked as shop supervisor until his retirement on October 1, 2003. Ted's sharp wit, exceptional wisdom and
candor will be missed by all that knew him. He was an avid sportsman which was displayed through his love of auto racing, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. Ted's abilities with his hands
were one of a kind. He was blessed with the talents to fix anything. However, Ted's favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted and extremely faithful
husband, dad, and grandpa. Ted was an active member in his church and knew Jesus as his savior. We are comforted knowing that Ted is now walking with the Lord!
Those left to cherish the memory of his unconditional love are his wife, Pat of Charles City; three children, Tony (Cheryl) Trainer of Monticello, Minn., Tim (Samantha) of Mason City, and
Tracy (Jason) Thurm of Humboldt; six grandsons, Samuel, Isaac, Gabriel, Jacob, Joseph, and Vincent; his mother, Irma Kay of Manchester; three brothers, Dick Trainer of Austin, Texas, Don
(Nancy) Trainer of Manchester, and Tom (Janet) Trainer of Charles City; a half sister, Valerie Trainer of Charles City; two half brothers, John and Joe Trainer; and many special aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and special uncle John Aird.
Shirley Mae Herman, 68, of 506 S. Main St., Charles City, died Thursday, October 16, 2003, at her home in Charles City. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2003, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, with the Rev. A.C. Wegner officiating. Interment will be at the Sunnyside Memory Gardens
Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Monday. Those planning memorials
or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of her son, Curt Herman, 400 15th Ave., Charles City, Ia
Margaret Peterson, 70, a resident of 617 Floyd Street, Rudd, died Thursday, October 16, 2003, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.
Graveside services for Margaret Peterson will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the West Union Cemetery in West Union.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Ann Schroyer Peterson was born April 26, 1933, at West Union, the daughter of Otto and Victoria (Stahl) Schroyer. She received her education at the West Union school. On August
11, 1951, she was united in marriage to Earl Peterson. In 1971 they moved to Rudd where they owned and operated the Friendly Inn until 1976. Margaret then worked at Winnebago Industries
and Minnesota Rubber, retiring in 1995. She enjoyed going to auctions and took special interest in watching movies and keeping complete records of movie stars. Her family meant a great
deal to Margaret and she took great pleasure in all of the family outings.
Living family members include three children, Joie Peterson of Nora Springs, Cheryl (Steve) Schuster of Rudd, and Justin (Lori) Peterson of Rudd; four grandchildren, Jason and Mindy
Schuster, and Stephanie and Thomas Peterson; two step grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel Evans; several great grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Schroyer of Virginia, Gerald (Artalee)
Schroyer of Harold, SD, and Richard (Mary) Schroyer of West Union; a sister, Nelle Marie Taylor of Arlington; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Hansel and Linda Dodson both of West Union; and a
brother-in-law, Elwin Peterson of West Union.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband on June 8, 2000, two sons, Leslie Earl and Thomas L. Peterson, a brother, George Schroyer, and her stepmother, Joyce Schroyer.
Posted on 10/17/2003 by Gene Manning
ROCKWELL - Ralph E. Scholl, 76, of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home and formerly of 309 Maple St. in Rockwell, died Thursday evening, October 16,
2003, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St., Rockwell with Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic
Cemetery with military graveside services provided by the Rockwell American Legion.
The family will greet friends from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel in Rockwell, with a vigil service beginning
at 6:30 p.m., and will continue one hour prior to the service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Ralph E. School Memorial Fund.
Fullerton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte 'Lottie' Gersema
MARBLE ROCK -- Charlotte H. "Lottie" Gersema, 98, of 319 Iowa St., Marble Rock, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora
Springs.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock with Pastor Kenneth Kent officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Memory
Gardens in Charles City.
Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock.
Charlotte Hattie Abben was born June 17, 1905 in rural Ackley, Hardin County, a daughter of Derk and Gepke (Diddens) Abben.
She was united in marriage to Wierd Gersema on Oct. 15, 1924 at Faith Lutheran Church in Charles City. Wierd and Lottie worked together for farmers in the Greene area until 1927 when they
started farming on their own east of Greene. They remained there for 17 years until they moved to the Ulster Township in Floyd County where they farmed for 30 year before retiring in 1974
and moving into Marble Rock.
Residing in Marble Rock for the past thirty years, she was actively involved in the Methodist Church and Senior Citizens Club. Lottie's greatest enjoyment were her many friends. A special
treat were the neighborhood children who visited her. Her immediate family was most precious to her. She was greatly loved by all who knew her and will be missed for evermore.
Those thankful for having shared her life include her children: Ann (Lawrence) Bohlen of Collidge, Az., Lawrence W. (Nina) Gersema of El Paso, Texas, Dale R. (Pat) Gersema of Lubbock,
Texas; her grandchildren: Shari Bohlen, Nila Newton, Cindi Haley, Jan Copeland, Sandra St. Germain and David Howe; twelve great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and one
sister: Effie Abben of Waterloo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wierd Gerseman, on Nov. 22, 1995, two grandsons: Kenneth D. Gersema and Douglas R. Gersema; her parents, five brothers: Dick, Ed, Ralph, Ben and
Gephard; and five sisters: Hattie, Geraldine, Minnie, Johanna and Kathryn.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Lottie Gersema Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock is in charge of arrangements, (641) 823-4457.
NEW HAMPTON -- Rachel Fisher, 22, of rural New Hampton, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at her home as the result of a homicide.
Funeral services for Rachel Fisher will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor, will
officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and at the church an hour prior the service.
Rachel Marie Fisher was born August 6, 1981, at Mora, Minn., the daughter of Dale and Tammy (Larson) Fisher. She received her education at Charles City. Rachel was currently working at
Chaffs Restaurant in New Hampton. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. One of her favorite pastimes was spending time with her friends. Rachel's "life" was her
daughter and their time together was always most important.
Living family members include her daughter, Destiney Fisher of Charles City; her mother, Tammy Larson, and father, Dale Fisher both of Charles City; three brothers, Nathan, Charles and
Ryan Fisher all of Charles City; a sister, Elizabeth Fisher of Charles City; maternal grandmother, Rita Adams and step grandfather, Joe Adams of Danbury, Wisc.; paternal grandmother, Mary
Ann Fisher of Ionia; and two nieces, Tatum Fisher and Angel Herman.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Larson, paternal grandfather, Charles Fisher, and an uncle Calvin Fisher.
Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 10/20/2003 by Gene Manning
Marie Katherine Kay, 88, formerly resided at 2521 Timber Ave., Charles City, died Monday afternoon, October 20, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest
Home, in Charles City.
A Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the 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 8 p.m. Wednesday with the rosary recited at 5 p.m. and the vigil wake service at 7:00 p.m. at the
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Marie Katherine Kay was born May 8, 1915, in rural Greene, Iowa, the daughter of Mathias and Katherine (Kohlhaas) Frascht. Marie was united in
marriage to Clarence Kay on December 31, 1937. Clarence and Marie worked together as farmers in the Charles City area. In 1956, they resided and farmed at the Carrie Lane Chatman Katt
house south of Charles City. Later the couple moved two miles South on Timber Ave. where they continued to farm and later retired. Marie was a wonderful housekeeper and cook. Marie was a
devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge and the auxiliary circle. Marie was fun loving and enjoyed entertaining in her home. Playing cards, cooking,
gardening and embroidering were her pastimes. Marie's grandson Philip was most precious to her. She will be most remembered for her sense of humor and her devotion to her family.
She is survived by her son, Duane Kay and his wife, JoAnn of Charles City; her sister, Ellen Schrage of St. Ansgar; her grandson, Philip Kay of Waterloo. Marie will be sadly missed and
fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kay in September of 1999; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Kay on October 13, 1945; her parents and five brothers, Bernard, Leo, Joseph, Louis and
Burt Frascht.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Francis E. 'Gib' Gibbons, 78, formerly of Charles City, passed away in Sacramento on October 12, 2003. The beloved husband of the
late Phyllis Gibbons, he is survived by a sister, Jean Eastin, and a number of nephews and a niece.
Gib was a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving in the European theater in the 89th mortar Bn., where he received a bronze star for bravery. he was a Past Commander of VFW Post 3914 in Charles
City, and a long-time member of Carmichael Elks Lodge #2103. He retired from Blake, Moffet and Towne with over 20 years of service receiving numerous outstanding salesperson awards. He was
a member of St. Philomene Parish. A native of Iowa, his family owned and operated Gibbons Ladies Clothing Store in Charles City while he was growing up.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held October 16, 2003, at the chapel at Calvary Cemetery, 7101 Verner Ave., Sacramento, with interment following.
Lombard & Company Funeral Directors, 1550 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA (916) 483-3297, was in charge of the arrangements.
MT. DORA, Fla. - Sally Valeske, age 96, passed away on October 2, 2003, at Watermen Village, Mt. Dora, Florida.
She was born July 21, 1907 in Charles City, Iowa and went to local schools. After business school she worked in Los Angeles. San Francisco, Chicago and New York. She retired to Mt. Dora to
be with her sister Laura Sargent.
She was preceded in death by one brother Carl Valeske, three sisters, Amelia Valeske, Erna Schilling and Laura Sargent. She is survived by four
nieces and numerous great nieces and nephews.
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Lavernus V. Friend, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at home. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hauser Funeral
Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City. Officiant will be Rev. Gregory Ellcey, First Congregational Church. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Memorials may go to the family.
Lavernus V. Vandeventer was born January 10, 1917 in Charles City, the daughter of Ernest and Grace (Naber) Vandeventer. She attended Charles City schools, and on March 23, 1935 she was
united in marriage to Ivan L. Friend in Osage. Lavernus loved playing cards and fishing, and sewing clothes for dolls was also a favorite hobby.
Lavernus is survived and lovingly remembered by her son Gerald Friend and his wife Elynor of Charles City; four grandchildren: Gail Fast and her
husband Duane, Michael Friend, Matthew Friend and his wife Louan, and Patrick Friend. She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and a brother
Raymond Vandeventer and his wife Ella, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Lavernus was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, an infant daughter, four sisters, and four brothers.
Edith North, 97, a resident of 305 B. Street, Charles City, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home. Funeral arrangements
incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323.
NORA SPRINGS - William "Bill" Quinlan, 95, of Forest City, formerly of 216 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at the Good
Samaritan Center in Forest City.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 29 at Sheckler Colonial Chapel 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs with Rev. Robert Snitzer of the Calvary Lutheran Church in
Crystal Lake officiating. Burial will be at Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. with family present from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the
funeral home.
NORA SPRINGS - Lillian L. Glock, of Nora Springs, formerly of Rudd, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2003 at the Nora Springs Care Center after living
her life to the fullest for 103 years.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2003 at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 6th Street, with Reverend Jim Turner officiating. Interment will
follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Monday. Lillian was born October 11, 1900 in Rudd, a daughter
of Earnest and Lina (Hintzman) Schuster. She grew up in the Rudd area, graduating from Rudd High School in 1920. Lillian was united in marriage to John F. Glock on July 3, 1922. They were
lifelong farmers near the Rudd area. Lillian also worked for Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company as an operator for 12 years. She was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church and the
church circle. She also was a 50 year member of the Rudd American Legion Auxiliary and president for 12 years of the "Jolly Rudders." Lillian enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, flowers,
gardening, and music of all kinds, playing the piano for many years.
Lillian will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John in 1969, and all of her siblings.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Rudd United Methodist Church or the Nora Springs Care Center.
Posted on 10/27/2003 by Gene Manning
Howard Begeman, 81, a former resident of 1719 Rotary Park Road, Charles City, died Monday, October 27, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in
Charles City.
Funeral services for Howard Begeman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Paul Wilcox, pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church, will
officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
Howard George Begeman was born July 19, 1922, at Charles City, the son of Theodore and Irene (Smith) Begeman. He received his education at Charles City. Howard farmed in the Charles City
area all of his life. His interest in electronics was evident as he owned and operated Begeman TV for forty years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Living family members include a sister, Donna (Thomas) Oliver of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene Begeman Caruth and Theodore Begeman.
Terence "Terry" Tobin, 72, a resident of 102 15th Avenue, Charles City, died Monday, October 27, 2003, at his residence.
A funeral Mass for Terry Tobin will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial
will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and the Vigil
Scriptural Wake Service will be at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary being recited by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.
Terence Thomas Tobin was born July 21, 1931, at Charles City, the son of Chester and Gertrude (Short) Tobin. He received his education at the Immaculate Conception School. Terry served in
the United States Army from 1949 to 1952 and received the Medal of Honor and Bronze Star with cluster. On June 15, 1953, he was united in marriage to Virginia Sovereign at the Holy Name
Catholic Church at Rockford. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus in which he held the third degree, Floyd County Archery Club where he had
served as president, American Legion, and was a life long member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Terry's interests included bow hunting, fishing, playing cards and pool, cooking,
gardening, riding bicycle, and mushroom hunting. He also looked forward to having coffee with his friends each morning. Terry's family was special to him and he looked forward to spending
time with them.
Living family members include his wife, Virginia of Charles City; four children, Thomas (Andrea) Tobin of Knoxville, Joseph (Wanda) Tobin and Patrick (Ruth) Tobin both of Houston, Texas,
and David (Lynn) Tobin of Prairie Du Chien, Wisc.; seven grandchildren, Jessica Jackson, Adam Tobin, Heather Tobin, Michele Nielsen, Amy Tobin, Angie Tobin, and Debora Tobin; two step
grandchildren, Lee and Jennifer Woodworth; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Dick (Shirley) Tobin and Charles (JoAnn) Tobin both of Floyd, and Larry (Jean) Tobin of Bertha, Minn.;
and two sisters, Sharon (Jim) Weigel of Charles City, and Cathie (Eldon) Randall of Marble Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Mary Ann Tobin in 1958, a grandson, Daniel Lee Tobin in 1996, and two brothers, James and Roger Tobin.
Margaret B. Smith, 83, of 805 Freeman St., Charles City, died early Tuesday morning, October 28, 2003, in the care of Hospice at the Floyd County
Memorial Hospital, in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at
Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. The family will greet friends from 3 to 7 p.m. with a prayer 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 St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City.
Margaret B. Smith was born November 25, 1919, in rural Rockford, Iowa, the daughter of Clark and Lettie (Krambeer) Bell. She attended country school, graduating from Charles City High
School, class of 1937. She had taught school for three years in the rural school district. Margaret was united in marriage to Dayle R. Smith on August 11, 1939, in Elkader, Iowa.
Margaret's interest included raising hogs for several years on their farm near Colwell and tending to her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. She enjoyed playing cards, making crafts
and attending many school activities that her grandchildren participated in through the years. Margaret was a life-long member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, of
which she also belonged to the Ruth Circle, the Help-A-Neighbor Club, Colwell Thursday Culture Club, and the Birthday Card-Players Club. Margaret's greatest joy in life was being blessed
with all of her grandchildren, the many friendships she made and kept throughout her lifetime and the enduring love she shared with her husband for 64 years. Dayle and Margaret were avid
travelers and attempted to visit each state within the U.S. throughout their lives. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her husband Dayle; two sons, Steve (Karolyn) of Cedar Rapids and Mike (Barb) of Charles City; seven grandchildren;
eight great grandchildren and her sister, Shirley Nehls of Mason City. She is also survived by one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Margaret looked
forward to the birth of two more great grandchildren to be born soon.
Preceding Margaret in death were her parents, two sisters, Phyllis Peterson and Gertrude Smith and one brother, Harold Bell.
Edith North, 96, a resident of 305 B Street Charles City, died Sunday, October 26, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Edith North will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Gayle Wilcox of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
Edith Lavada Lambkin North was born February 21, 1907, at Paw Paw, Ill., the daughter of Chester and Lillian (Woods) Lambkin. Her family moved to Iowa in 1915 and then to Charles City in
1917. Edith graduated from the Charles City High School in 1925. On August 6, 1929, she was united in marriage to George Frank North at Clarksville. George North died on September 9, 1961.
Edith worked for a number of years for Guthart Brothers and then for First Security Bank and Trust Company until her retirement in 1972. On October 29, 1973, she married Lewis Rawn. Lewis
died on March 4, 1988. Edith was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Pythian Sisters. She enjoyed crafts, flower and vegetable gardening, dancing, and going for rides in
the country.
Living family members include four children, Dr. George (Lois) North of Allison, Lucile (Charles) Cline of Austin, Minn., Robert (Judy) North of Vinton, and Keith (Linda) North of
Arlington Heights, Ill.; a step son, David (Cheryl) Rawn, of Lyle , Minn.; a step daughter-in-law, Sherry Rawn of Osage; 10 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and 2 great great
grandchildren.
Her parents, husbands, and two brothers preceded her in death.
NORA SPRINGS - William "Bill" Quinlan, 95, of Forest City, formerly of 216 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, died Sunday, October 26, 2003, at the Good
Samaritan Center in Forest City. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs with Rev. Robert Snitzer of the
Calvary Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. Burial will be at Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:30
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
William Richard Quinlan was born November 10, 1907, to Jesse and Anna (Johnson) Quinlan at Minot, N.D. At an early age, the family moved to Jefferson, Iowa. William received his education
in the Jefferson school system. He attended Iowa State University and received his certification as a buttermaker. He worked in creameries at Jefferson, Colwell, Cresco, and Nora Springs
for 42 years.
On October 12, 1935, he was united in marriage to Mildred Zimmerman at Waverly, Iowa. After the loss of two daughters, another daughter, Marian,
was born in 1945.
After retirement, he drove school bus and spent time helping others who were less able. He continued raising bees which was a lifelong hobby and later a small family business. Many people
came to the house to purchase honey, some as far away as New York and California.
Mildred entered the Lake Mills Care Center in 1996 and in 1997 William joined her there. In January of 2001 he transferred to the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City, Iowa. He received
excellent care in both places. His sense of humor helped him to make many friends of both residents and staff.
He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed gardening, pitching horseshoes, and visiting with family and friends. He enjoyed the Sporting News and throughout his entire life read hometown
newspapers for news of friends and current events.
William was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church at Jefferson and was a member of the United Methodist Church at Nora Springs. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Morning Star
Lodge No. 159, A.F. & A.M. of Jefferson, Iowa.
William is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Danny and Marian Lenz, of Forest City, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mildred, in
1997, and two infant daughters. Also, all the "in-laws" preceded him: parents, Ross and Nellie Zimmerman and Katheryn Meyer Zimmerman; and brothers and sisters, Farold and Bertha Zimmerman
and Marie Boggess Zimmerman, Mabel and Erich Mannetter, Maynard and Francis Zimmerman, Neva and Walter Schwyhart, and Virgil "Bud" and Ilda Zimmerman.
ORCHARD - Howard D. Lovik, 76, of rural Orchard, died Monday, October 27, 2003, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2003, at St. John's Lutheran Church south of Osage. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd with military
graveside services by Orchard American Legion Post 641.
The Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 10/29/2003 by Gene Manning
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