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Greene - Funeral services for Ellene Marie Landers, 78, of 17927 150th Street, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, with Pastor Gary
Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.Friday, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene and will continue at church on Saturday one hour before services.
Ellene Marie Minnie Schmidt was born July 3, 1925 in rural Coldwater Township, Butler County, a daughter of Henry P. and Martha (Meyer) Schmidt, and died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at
the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
She was baptized on July 24, 1925, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church at Vilmar, and received her education at Coldwater No. 5 County School. As a young lady she worked for the Greene Produce Company and also a sale
representative for Fuller Brush.
On October 8, 1949, she was united in marriage to Wilbur H. Landers at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived in Wisconsin several years before returning to Greene in 1952. They moved to their present farm in 1955.
Ellene had many interests and hobbies, including sewing, quilting, crocheting, playing cards, cooking and gardening. She also enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Her greatest love was her family and friends, and
spending those special times with them including the birthday parties, Sunday family gatherings and reunions.
She was confirmed a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church on April 6, 1952. She was a member of WELCA, Greene Woman's Club, and the High School Music Parents Assn. She served as president of several of these organizations.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Wilbur, of Greene, her children: William (Sheila) Landers of Ely, Deborah (James) Story of Batavia, Ill., Gregory (Donita) Landers of New Hampton, Dawn (Roger) Van Etten of
Oswego, Ill.; six grandsons: Troy (Sarah) Landers, Jamie (Yuliana) Landers, Even Story, Trevor Landers, Karch Landers and Judd landers; two great-grandchildren: Christopher and Elaine Landers; three brothers: Harry (Eloise)
Schmidt, Mervin (Ruth) Schmidt, Robert (Karen) Schmidt, all of Greene; two sisters: Lois Nuss of Janesville, Thelma (Howard) Allison of Des Moines and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Ellene Landers Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene (641-823-4457) is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence J. Tegtmeier, 66, of Charles City, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2003, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Burial will take place at Clavary Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today, Jan. 2, at the
funeral home.
Lawrence J. Tegtmeier was born August 30, 1937, on his mother's birthday in North Washington, Iowa, the son of Ewald and Mary (Biretz) Tegtmeier. Lawrence attended school at Riverton
School #2 near Nashua, and their family moved to Charles City where Lawrence graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in 1956.
On June 14, 1958, he was united in marriage to Joyce Wegner, and to this union five children were born. Lawrence later met Sharon LaRue who shared many years of his life together. Lawrence worked at Rath's Packing in Waterloo,
Becker Roofing in Charles City, and for White Farms in Charles City until the plant closing in 1993. He then went to work for the Charles City Park and Rec. Department until the time of his death. Lawrence enjoyed Rendezvous,
traveling, riding his motorcycle, leatherwork, and knife forging, but his family was always most important.
Lawrence is survived by his children: Denise Faber and her husband Alan of Woden, Iowa, Deanne Knapp and her husband Chuck, of Charles City, Darrin Tegtmeier and his wife Debby of Mollalla, Ore., Rachelle Busch and her husband
Steve of Trenton, Mo., and Trevor Tegtmeier and his wife Kristi of Jacksonville, NC.; 10 grandchildren, a brother Leonard Tegtmeier and his wife Bonnie of Charles City, and a special friend Sharon LaRue of Mason City, as well
as many other relatives and friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Donald Tegtmeier, and a sister-in-law Darlene Tegtmeier.
Memorials may go to the Red Cross or to the American Diabetes Association.
Florence Griffin, 98, formerly of 410 S. Iowa St., Charles City, died early Thursday morning (January 1, 2004) at the Salsbury Baptist Home, Charles City.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday (January 5, 2004) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, with Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in
Charles City.
The family will greet friends Sunday (January 4, 2004) from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and the
scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Those wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the family.
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Lois R. Reazak, age 98, of Blairsville, Ga., died Monday, December 29, 2003, in Union County Nursing Home.
Mrs. Reazak was born April 25, 1905 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, a daughter of the late Ernest James and Florence Helen (White) Wilcox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford B. Reazak. Both Mr. and Mrs. Reazak were
residents of Charles City until young adults, when they moved to Minnesota where they built a resort in the Leach Lake area, later living in Florida where they were with the Tampa Recreation Department for many years, teaching
and calling square dances. They were well known internationally for their work in recreation.
Survivors include one step-daughter Sharon Scoles of Nashua; one sister Helen E. Walsh of Decatur, Ga.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Reazak was very busy until her death. Cremation followed.
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Ga. was in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 01/02/2004 by Gene Manning
Florence B. Griffin, 98, formerly of 410 S. Iowa St., Charles City, passed away early Thursday morning, January 1, 2004, at the Salsbury Baptist Home, in Charles City where she had been a
resident for four years.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2004, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she had been a member for over 75 years, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, with Rev. Carl Ries officiating.
Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
The family greeted friends Sunday, January 4, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The rosary was recited at 5 p.m. and the scripture
wake service held at 7 p.m. the visitation will continue Monday one hour prior to services at the church. Those wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the family.
Florence Bertha Griffin was born in Fayette County, Iowa, May 19, 1905, the daughter of Andrew and Edith (Nelson) Hanson. Florence was educated in Fayette and Nashua. She was employed with the Knitting Mills in Charles City,
where she met and married her husband, Martin Edward Griffin on March 9, 1925. The couple resided in Charles City all of their married life. To this union nine children were born.
As a young girl, Florence enjoyed horseback riding. She became fond of basketball when her son Harold, played on the Immaculate Conception basketball team. Florence also enjoyed dancing and music. While riding or driving in
the car, she would sing many old songs. Family holidays were spent picnicking and fishing.
Florence leaves to mourn her children, three sons, Harold Griffin; Everett Griffin and Jesse Griffin and his wife, Terri, all of Charles City; three daughters, Arlene Lynes and her husband, Al of Lansing, Iowa; Margaret
Schwickerath of Charles City and Phyllis Bluhm and her husband, Roger of Waverly; her daughter-in-law, Betty Griffin of Charles City. In addition to 30 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and
her half brother, Jesse Delap and his wife, Wyonna, of Charles City.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Edith Delap and Andrew Hanson; her husband, Edward; three sons, Raymond, Lawrence and Lyle; one grandson, Alvin W. Lynes; one daughter-in-law, Doris Griffin; step father, Charles
Delap; sister, Fleeta Marie Hanson; two half sisters, Esther Parker, Dorothy Ferch and one half brother, Edward Delap.
The pallbearers are going to be Mike Bluhm, Gary Griffin, Chad Krueger, Jim Lynes, Billy Mangano and Roland Schwickerath.
The family wishes to thank the Salsbury Baptist Home for the care they gave Florence during her residence, Father Carl Ries for the funeral mass, Sister Jennifer Rausch for assistance in arranging the vigil service and the
ladies who prepared and served the lunch.
MASON CITY - Mary M. Mincks, 75, of the Apple Valley Assisted Living, Clear Lake, died Friday, January 2, 2004, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges 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. Monday and for one hour prior to the service Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Mary M. Brooks was born June 22, 1928, in Morristown, Minn., the daughter of George and Lillian (Herley) Brooks. She attended school in Morristown, and on September 24, 1948, she was united in marriage to Stanley Klampe in
Northwood. She later married Ivan Mincks on August 11, 1984, in Charles City. Mary worked at Birdseye in Waseca, Minn. and for Brown Printing Co. for 20 years in Waseca. Mary was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church, the Dorcus Circle at St. John, and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking, and loved flowers and plants. Mary particularly enjoyed just being out and around people.
Mary is survived by six daughters: Andrea (Donald) Rahn of Waseca, Minn., Lynnette (Richard) Prange of Owatonna, Minn., Brenda (Steven) Rosa of White Bear Lake, Minn., Marcella (Richard) Eichmeier of Lake Mills, and Mary Ellen
(David) Ostendorf of Waseca, Minn., and Jo-Ann (Jack) Schoonorver of Cosmos, Minn.; four step children: Michael Mincks of Webster City, Lanny Mincks of Charles City, Jay Mincks of Charles City, and Linda Logan of Charels City.
She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, two sisters Shirley (Ervin) Roeker of Eagle Lake, Minn., and Bonnie Schuenke of Faribault, Minn., and one brother
Ronald (Alfreda) Brooks of Germany.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, one son, three sisters, three brothers, two grandchildren, and one step granchild.
Memorials may go to the Hospice of North Iowa.
WATERLOO - Charles W. Starr, 69, of LaPorte City, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 at the Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo of an aneurysm.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Charles City.
Friends may call the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Charles W. Starr was born on December 14, 1934, in Mitchell County, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Johnson) Starr. He received his education at Deerefield #3 in rural Chickasaw County and graduated from Colwell High School.
Charles married Elaine Johnson in June of 1956. He later married Clare Foote on February 28, 1992. Charles worked as a mechanic in North Iowa later going on to work at John Deere in Waterloo where he worked for 30 years,
retiring in 1995. He had many hobbies including collecting and working on vintage cars, fishing, hunting, collecting guns, and spending time at the cabin in Minnesota. He loved to visit and spent many hours visiting his many
family members and friends and often helped others with projects, taking them to appointments, and helping with travel needs. Charles lived life to the fullest.
Charles is survived by his loving wife Clare Foote of LaPorte City; one son Benny (Mary) D. Starr of Elma, three step-sons: Russel Foote, John Foote, and David Foote, and one step-daughter Carol Foote Conry; two brothers James
(Rose) Starr of Charles City and Herbert (Betty) Starr of Clear Lake; five sisters: Lorraine (Elvin) Enderson of Lake Mills, Delores (Bob) Wright, Shirley (Larry) Katcher, and Lucile (Bill) Dunn all of Charles City, and
Marjorie (LeRoy) Roethler of Elma; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Dorothy Starr, and one Step-son Bruce Foote.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
NASHUA - Sharon Lee Mahan, 64, of Nashua passed away Friday morning, January 2, 2004, at University hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at the Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, where there will be a visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at a later date at Sunnyside Memory
Gardens, in Charles City.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Nashua; one son, Preston Mahan (Fiancee, Pat Johnson) of Ionia; one daughter, Jeri (Walter) Knittle of Nashua; seven grandchildren: Donald,
Daniel, Dennis and Dustin Van Slyke, Josh Mahan, Thad and Mariah Johnson; one brother, George Alton of Nashua; one sister, Patricia Wait of Nashua.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Richard in 1999; one sister, Joanne Hurlbut in 1972.
Sharon Lee (Alton) Mahan was born October 14, 1939, in Waterloo, the daughter of George and Frances (Shetler) Alton. She graduated from Nashua high School in 1957. Sharon was united in marriage to Jerry Mahan on April 7, 1958,
at Hyattsville, Md. She worked for C.H. Snider at the Ben Franklin store in Nashua for many years, then at Hillendale's in New Hampton for about 4 years. When Kmart opened in Charles City, Sharon was one of their first
employees. She remained there until 1997, when she could no longer work due to failing health.
GREENE - A Funeral Mass for Dennis L. Viers, 58, of 205 South Water Street, Greene, will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr.
Walter Brunkan officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene. Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be
a Scriptural Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the Church one hour before services.
Dennis Laverne Viers was born March 14, 1945, in Greene, a son of Eugene Robert and Ruth Mae (Skillen) Viers, and died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City.
He received his education at the Greene Public Schools. He entered into the United States Army on May 31, 1966, where he served with the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles" in Vietnam. Dennis was awarded the National Defense
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Parachute Badge. He was released from active duty on January 29,1969. He also served with the Spt. Co. 1st Bn. 1133 Inf.
Army National Guard.
On June 14, 1969, he was united in marriage to Judy K. Belden at Nashua. They made their home in Greene and to this union was born two daughters.
Dennis was employed for the City of Greene until 1973, and later worked for White Farm Equipment in Charles City until the factory closed. He was employed for Fischel Construction Co until 1995, and was currently employed for
Greene Ag Services.
Dennis will be remembered as an avid fisherman, and one who enjoyed Nascar races and football. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time and going fishing with his grandchildren, and pheasant
hunting with his son-in-law.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Judy of Greene, his two daughters: Debra Viers of Greene and Michelle (Shane) Ott of Offutt ASB, Neb.; three grandchildren: McKennah, Kaleb, and Logan; his mother: Ruth Viers of Allison;
one brother: Jim (Jo) Viers of Rockwell City, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father on March 24, 2003; two brothers: Kenneth Viers on May 8, 1998, and Robert "Butch" Viers of June 3, 2001; and a nephew: Joseph Viers on November 25, 1977.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dennis Viers Memorial Fund in care of the family at P. O. Box 8, Greene, Iowa 50636.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-4457, in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 01/05/2004 by Gene Manning
Robert Otto, 86, a resident of 910 8th Street, Charles City, died Sunday, January 4, 2004, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Robert Otto will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Kent Sovine, pastor of Bethany Alliance Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory
Gardens, Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to the services on Wednesday.
Robert Eugene Otto was born March 9, 1917, at Rockford the son of William and Clara (Gelhaus) Otto. He graduated from the Rockford High School. On June 29, 1941, he was united in marriage to Lois Stalker at Milan, Mo. Robert
served in the United States Army during World War II being awarded two Bronze Stars for campaigns in India and Burma. Upon returning from military duty he continued working at Oliver/White Farm Corporation retiring in June of
1975. Robert's interests include a life-long love of farming, gardening, yard work, fishing, and attending rummage sales and auctions. Mornings would find him enjoying coffee with "the boys." Robert always appreciated the time
spent with his family especially with his granddaughters.
Living family members include three children, Jean (Jerry) Sharp of Charles City, Steven (Kathy) Otto of Charles City, and Ann (Rick) Walters of Osage; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice
Thompson of Charles City.
His parents, wife in 1999, six brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death.
Memorials may be directed to Senior Citizens of Charles City Area.
Posted on 01/06/2004 by Gene Manning
MASON CITY - Wilma J. Clausen, 82, of 1705 S. Carolina, died Sunday, January 4, 2004, at Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the First
Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First Street NE, with Rev. Samuel Hamilton-Poore officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Major Erickson
Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.
Memorials may be given to the First Congregational United Church of Christ or Good Shepherd Telephone re-assurance.
Wilma was born February 18, 1921, in rural Charles City the daughter of Bernice and Dorothy (Wood) Lambert. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1937, moved to Mason City in
1938 then attended Hamilton Business College for one year. Wilma married Paul J. Clausen October 18, 1941, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She was the bookkeeper for Clausen Plumbing and Heating for 25 years retiring in
1983. Wilma was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, active in various church groups, life member of the VFW, volunteered at Community Kitchen as well as other organizations, enjoyed ceramics,
breakfast with her friends and spending time with her family.
Wilma is survived by a daughter, Karen Hackman and husband Robert of Mason City, son, Steve Clausen and wife Ann of Mason City, daughter, Shelley Wallace and husband Greg of Troy, Ill.; brother, James Lambert and wife Imogene
of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul J. Clausen and sister, Maxine Lambert
Posted on 01/07/2004 by Gene Manning
Frank Groff, 80, a resident of 600 Pfeiffer Avenue, Charles City, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Frank Groff 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 2:30 p.m. Friday at St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery, Ossian. 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 Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake
Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus Rosary. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Frank Clarence Groff was born January 7, 1923, in Remsen, the son of Frank and Margaret (Homan) Groff. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Remsen and attended the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Frank served
in the United States Army Medical Corps from 1943 to 1946. He was stationed at Fort Lawton, WA and Prince Rupert, Canada. He returned to the University of Iowa, receiving his B.S. Degree in Pharmacy in 1948. On June 9, 1947,
Frank married Jean Becker at St. Francis de Sales Church in Ossian. To their union were born three children: David, Mary Sue and Bob. After their marriage, Frank worked at Layton Drug in Cresco and in 1956 he started Groff
Drug in Postville. Frank also worked as a pharmacist in Waukon, Waverly and Charles City before retiring in 1986. The Iowa Pharmacy Board recognized him for his 50 years as a registered pharmacist. Frank was a member of the
Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He was also a 50 year member of the American Legion. His hobbies included woodworking, crafts, outdoor activities and golfing. Frank loved having a good time, was a
great joker and was always ready to lend a helping hand.
Frank is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean of Charles City; two sons, David of Duluth, Ga., and Robert (Pat) Groff of West Chester, Pa.; a daughter, Mary (Howard) Eikenberry of Urbandale; four grandchildren, Erin and
Christopher Groff and Emily and Sarah Eikenberry; a sister, Callista Wallmark of Ossian, a brother, Roman (Marian) Groff of Remsen; and many nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret in 1949, Frank Joseph in 1959, and a brother Clarence in 1974.
The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.
Posted on 01/08/2004 by Gene Manning
MARBLE ROCK: A Funeral Mass for Agatha A. Krambeer, 94, of 640 East Bradford Street, Marble Rock will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Roseville,
rural Marble Rock, with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will continue at the Parish Hall Monday one hour before services.
Agatha Anne Merfeld was born February 5, 1909, in rural Union Township, Floyd County, a daughter of John Joseph and Kathryn (Kramer) Merfeld, and died Thursday, January 8, 2004, at
the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
She received her education at St. Mary's School in Roseville and graduated from the Marble Rock Public School in 1926. She was employed at Moore's General Store in Marble Rock as a clerk until becoming Assistant Postmaster in
January 1935. On October 7, 1939, she was united in marriage to Donald Ellis Krambeer at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Roseville. They made their home in Marble Rock where they were both active in the community. She retired
from the Post Office in March 1973. Don preceded her in death on January 27, 1988.
Agie was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Roseville, member of the Rosary Society, Marble Rock Historical Society, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Heritage Club. She was an avid
N.Y. Mets and Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Living family members include two sisters-in-law: Gila Merfeld of Greene and Audrey Merfeld of Marble Rock; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, four sisters: Rose (Sister Mary Marcellina O.S.B.), Barbara, Ann, and Christine; and six brothers: Tony, Merrick, Leander, Bernard, and Edward Merfeld and a brother in infancy.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Gladys Holmes, 79, a resident of 1708 Missouri Avenue, Charles City, who died Friday, January 9, 2004, at
Maple Grove, Minn.
Geneva Byers, 83, a resident of 1851 Cleveland Avenue, Charles City, died Saturday, January 10, 2004, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.
A funeral Mass for Geneva Byers will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at
the church an hour prior to the Mass.
Geneva Margaret Hughes Byers was born September 20, 1920, in Mitchell County, the daughter of Thomas and Juanita (Allen) Hughes. She graduated from the Colwell High School in 1938. Geneva was united in marriage to LaVerne
Byers on August 26, 1946 at Austin, Minn.. During her working career she was employed at Fisher Company, Belmont Manufacturing, Charles City Manufacturing and Salsbury Laboratories. Geneva's interests included crocheting,
gardening, and reading.
Living family members include her husband of 57 years, LaVerne of Charles City; a son, Wayne (Anna Mae) Stratton of Charles City, three grandsons, Jeffrey, Joseph and Jerald Stratton; nine great grandchildren; a brother,
Robert (Wilma) Hughes of Charles City; two sisters, Evelyn Sturdivant of Charles City, and Bernita Chestek of Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, James Stratton, and a brother, Thomas Hughes.
Lola P. Hoeft, 86, formerly of 1710 Owen St., Charles City, died Friday evening (January 9, 2004) at the Woodside Lutheran Home in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Anita Zimmer, 85, a former resident of 808 Seventh Avenue, Charles City, died Saturday, January 10, 2004, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Anita Zimmer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the First Baptist Church in Charles City. Rev. Ruth Yeaton, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Beckwith Cemetery, Colwell.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, or Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Anita Jane Holmes Zimmer was born January 30, 1918, at Plainfield, the daughter of Legrand and Chloe (Terry) Holmes. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1935 and then taught rural school in Bremer County. Anita was
united in marriage to Herbert Dean Zimmer on March 15, 1942, at the First Baptist Church in Plainfield. They operated Zimmer Grocery in Colwell until 1949, then farmed east of Charles City for many years. Anita was a member
of the First Baptist Church.
Living family members include three children and their spouses, David and Jo Ann Zimmer of Unionville, Howard and Mary Zimmer of Austin, Minn., and Carol and Russ Story of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren, Michael and John
Zimmer, Sarah, Steven, and Sally Story, Michelle Kreimeyer, and Russell Osier; and three great grandchildren, Drew Osier and Madison and Laura Kreimeyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Col.
Lester E. Holmes.
Norbert Theodore Franzen, age 78, of St. Lucas, died Wednesday evening, January 7, 2004, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, January 10, 2004, at St. Lukes Catholic Church in St. Lucas with Rev. Marvin Salz officiating.
Hugeback and Chenowith Funeral Home in New Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 01/12/2004 by Gene Manning
Gladys Holmes, 79, a resident of 1708 Missouri Avenue, Charles City, died Friday, January 9, at her son's home in Maple Grove, Minn., after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
At the time of her death she was surrounded by members of her family.
Funeral services for Gladys Holmes will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gayle Wilcox will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Gladys Pauline Shaw Holmes was born April 20, 1924, near Strawberry Point, the daughter of James and May (Stone) Shaw. She attended country schools and graduated from the Maynard High School in 1941. Gladys was united in
marriage to Ralph Holmes on June 6, 1943, at Maynard. Ralph's work with Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company resulted in their living in a variety of areas including Nashua, Eden Prairie, Minn., Grayslake, Ill., and to Charles
City in 1984. Gladys was a "people person" and her working career found her involved with customer service in a variety of retail stores. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and
Pythian Sisters. Her interests included working with the public, sewing, photography and talking on the telephone. Gladys looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Living family members include her husband, Ralph Holmes of Charles City; two children Roger (Ann) Holmes of Maple Grove, Minn.; and Myrna (Eli) Leijia of Battle Ground, Wash.; six grandchildren, Michelle Maijala, Amy Gabel,
twins Randall and Ryan Gabel, Elizabeth "Betsey" Faerber and Maggie Holmes; a great grandson, Jacob Wyatt; a sister, Eva Cumberland of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, twin infant brothers, and a sister, Vera Blaker, preceded her in death.
The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Shirley Pennington, 68, a resident of 2011 130th Street, Rudd, who died Sunday, January 11, 2004, at
Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Lola P. (Shearer) Hoeft, 86, formerly of 1710 Owen St., Charles City, died Friday evening, January 9, 2004, at the Woodside Lutheran Home in Ashwaubenon, Wisc.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. The family
will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Those planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the Colwell Senior Center, the NorthEast Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association or St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Charles City.
LANSING, Iowa - Alvin 'Al' Lynes, age 73, of Lansing, Iowa, died Sunday morning, January 11, 2004, at Thornton manor Nursing Home in Lansing.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at the Central Baptist Church in rural Lansing, with burial at 3:30 p.m. that day in Willow Lawn Cemetery in Plainfield.
Friends may call on Wednesday, January 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing, as well as after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Friends are welcome to
call the funeral home at (563)538-4141 for directions to the church and cemetery.
Posted on 01/13/2004 by Gene Manning
Bernice E. Parcher, 82, of 2150 9th St., Rockford, died Monday, January 12, 2004 at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M. Thursday, January 15, 2004, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Friends may call the Hauser Funeral Home from 6 until 8 P.M. today, Wednesday, January 14, 2004, and for one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Bernice Eleanor Silvest was born March 4, 1921 in Ellis Township in Hardin County, the daughter of Albert Lee and Dora (Tjarks) Silvest. She graduated from Buckeye High School. Bernice married Merle Clock, who died in 1967.
She later married Donald V. Parcher on September 11, 1970 at the Methodist Church in Albert Lea, Minn. Bernice was an active member of the Methodist Church for 65 years. She enjoyed traveling and going to livestock sales
across the country.
Bernice is survived by her husband Donald V. Parcher, her sons Merlin Clock, Dennis Clock, and Jerry Clock, all of Alden; her step-children: Pat Verink of Iowa Falls, Lou Ella Barker of Ohio, Jim Clock of Iowa Falls, Richard
Clock of Des Moines, Larry Parcher of Rudd, Steven Parcher of Rockford, Bonnie Caspers of Rockwell, Ronald Parcher of Rockford, and Janet Winter of Letz; and her sisters Eva Ann Raska of Nevada and Dorothy Bates of Iowa
Falls.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, one son, four brothers, one sister, two step-sons, and one step-daughter.
Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or to the Nora Springs Care Center.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
LANSING - On January 11, 2004, Alvin L. Lynes was called home to his Heavenly Father.
Services for Mr. Lynes will be held Thursday, January 15, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the Center Baptist Church outside of Lansing. Following the reception there, interment will take place at Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield at
3:30 p.m. Those meeting in Plainfield are asked to wait for the family's arrival at the First Baptist Church in Plainfield prior to proceeding to Willow Lawn.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Mr. Lynes today, January 14, 2004, between 4 and 8 p.m. at the Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing and one hour prior to the
service on Thursday.
Al was born October 24, 1930, in Waverly to Leonard Leroy and Lulu Irene (Melton) Lynes. Much of his youth was spent on the family farm near Plainfield where he helped raise registered Ayrshires. He enjoyed playing
basketball, baseball and became an avid golfer. He attended Wartburg College, the University of Northern Iowa and was a graduate of the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
On January 3, 1950, Al was united in marriage to Arlene Ruth Griffin of Charles City. From this union were born four children, Gregg, Jim, Angie and Bill. All enjoyed many family activities including camping, hunting and
fishing and played Bridge on many occasions. He was active in academics, scouting and athletics.
In 1948, Mr. Lynes began his banking career with the Farmers Bank in Plainfield and later continued in Cedar Falls and Independence before retiring in 1990 as president of the Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank in Lansing. He
returned to banking briefly as a consultant to serve with the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Waukon, retiring permanently in December 1993.
Mr. Lynes held offices on the Plainfield and Independence School Boards and was a member of the Lions Club and Rotary Club. He was named Outstanding Rotarian in 1966-67. He served on the Municipal Light Board in Independence
as secretary/treasurer and as president. Al was politically interested and active throughout his life.
Mr. Lynes served as a liaison for Franciscan Skemp of LaCrosse as a representative of the Thornton Manor Board. He was an advocate for low income housing for the elderly, assisting in the development of housing complexes in
Independence and Lansing.
Al was a faithful servant of the Lord and was a lifelong member of the Baptist Faith. He was active in Sunday School as a teacher and superintendent, on the Board of Trustees, as well as a deacon, treasurer, usher and
supported numerous spiritual causes. He served on the Iowa Baptist Conference Board for many years.
Mr. Lynes is survived by Arlene, his loving wife of 54 years; sons Gregg L. (Sue Ann) Lynes of Iowa City, James J. (Cathy) Lynes of Plover, Wis.; and daughter Angie R. Lynes of Harrodsburg, Ky. He also leaves behind six
grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He is additionally survived by one sister, Janet (Ellerman) Gaede of Tripoli, and many nephews and nieces, as well as step-brothers Rick and Royce Reeves and step-sister Roberta Reeves
Reints. Al enjoyed the company of many friends, young and old, and family throughout his lifetime.
Alvin was preceded in death by one son, Alvin William "Bill" in 1996, an older sister Margaret (Mrs. Kenneth) Kahl of Grundy Center in 2001, his parents and a loving step-mother Myrtle (Randolph Reeves) Lynes.
For additional information and directions to the services call the Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing at 563-538-4141. Thornburg Hanson is also in charge of arrangements.
OSAGE - Hedwig (Hattie) Lorenz, age 97, of Osage, died Monday, January 12, 2004, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2004, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641-732-3706) in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church on Friday. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery.
She is survived by: three daughters: Lois (Richard) Moran of Roscommon, Michigan, Eunice (Kenneth) Anderson of Osage and Janice (John) Miller of Sun City West, Ariz.; 10
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
She was preceded by her husband, Ralph, in 1974, six brothers and two sisters.
Lola P. (Shearer) Hoeft, 86, formerly of 1710 Owen St., Charles City, died Friday evening, January 9, 2004, at the Woodside Lutheran Home in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. The family
will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Those planning memorials or an expression
of sympathy may direct them to the Colwell Senior Center, the Northeast Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association or St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City.
Lola Pearl Shearer was born to Walter and Mable (Acton) Shearer in Madrid, Iowa, on February 8, 1917. Lola was raised in the Madrid and Charles City areas and graduated from Colwell
High School, class of 1935. Lola was united in marriage to Lester William Hoeft in April of 1938 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City. To this union three children were born. Mrs. Hoeft worked several years
as a nurse's aide at Charles City Hospitals. She and her husband, Lester lived and farmed north of Charles City until his death in 1982. After her husband's death, Lola moved to Charles City and lived there until 2001, when
she moved to Wisconsin. Mrs. Hoeft was a lifelong member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City and was an active member of the Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters and White Shrine. She participated in both the
Colwell and Charles City Seniors Club, Welcome Club and many other social clubs and activities. Her greatest attribute was her family and greatest joys were her grandchildren.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her two children, Ruth Ann Mullen of Loudon, Tenn., and William A. Hoeft of Little Suamico, Wis. Mrs. Hoeft also raised two grandchildren, Pamela Fisher Wilson
of Johnston, Iowa, and Michael T. Fisher of Kansas City, Mo. In addition, she is the grandmother of six other grandchildren: Jeffery L. Mullen of Atlanta, Ga.; Jody Mullen Freeman of Knoxville, Tenn.; Scott A. Mullen of
Roswell, Ga.; Sandie S. Mullen of Kansas City, Mo.; Kaley Hoeft Bell of Plymouth, Minn., and Joseph W. Hoeft of Bristol, Wis. Mrs. Hoeft is the great grandmother of nine, including Abbie Onken, Molly Onken, Zoe Wilson,
Matthew Freeman, Jonathan Freeman, Kyle Bell, Kyra Bell, Vaughan Hoeft and Audrey Mullen. Her two surviving brothers are Richard Shearer of Parsons, Kan., and Earnst Shearer of Adel, Iowa.
Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; a daughter, Leola Catherine Fisher; her parents; one sister and six brothers.
Posted on 01/14/2004 by Gene Manning
Shirley Pennington, 68, a resident of 2011 130th Street, Rudd, died Sunday, January 11, 2004, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Funeral services for Shirley Pennington will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. 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. Thursday and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Shirley Ann Hurst Pennington was born April 13, 1935, in Floyd County, the daughter of Roy and Elsie (Hopkes) Hurst. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Shirley graduated from the Charles
City High School in 1953 and from Gates College with a secretarial and accounting degree. She worked for Wise Baker CPA in Waterloo and for Sunnyside Memory Gardens until 1959.
Shirley was united in marriage to Bruce Pennington on June 2, 1957 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. They farmed northeast of Rudd their entire lives. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church
where she had taught Sunday School and catechism classes. She had held many offices in the Floyd County Cattle Women, had served as president of the Iowa Cattle Women from 1987-88, on the Iowa Cattlemen's Board, the ANCW
Executive Board and on a Governor's Commission in 1994-97. Her interest in youth was seen in her being a 4-H Leader, and serving on the 4-H Foundation. Shirley was named the Iowa Outstanding Cattle Women in 1984, and was
chosen Iowa Master Farm Homemaker in 1992. She will be remembered for her cooking and baking, winning entries of food at the state fair, her love of traveling in the motor home, visiting, and keeping in touch with her
relatives and friends.
Living family members include her husband, Bruce of Rudd; two daughters, Julie Westendorf of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Cindy (Mark) Snell of Ames; five grandchildren, Laura, Patrick,
And Nathan Snell, and Elizabeth and Sarah Westendorf; and a sister, Darlene (Jim) Dommel of Golden Valley, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Debra Pennington, and a granddaughter, Andrea Snell.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Wilma Grant, 86, a resident of 1308 South Main St., Charles City, who died Wednesday, January 14, 2004, at
the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
Posted on 01/15/2004 by Gene Manning
OSAGE - Raymond Joseph Power, age 65, of Osage, died at home Wednesday, January 14, 2004, after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January, 19, 2004, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage. Visitation is from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, where there will be a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake Service at 7:30 p.m.
Wilma M. Grant, 86, of 1308 S. Main St., Charles City, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Gayle Wilcox, Trinity United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch,
sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary, will follow the burial at the Boyd Building in Shell Rock.
Friends may call the Hauser Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, and for one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Wilma Mae Swab was born January 14, 1918, in Greene, the daughter of Clarence and Elsie (Kivell) Swab. She graduated from Greene High School, and on March 16, 1940, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Grant in Allison. Wilma
worked for 20 years at Allied Redi-Mix with her husband while also doing the bookkeeping for Allied Construction. Wilma was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Wildwood Country Club and Alden
Pines Country Club in St. James City, Fla., where she had a hole-in-one. She enjoyed sewing and taught her granddaughters to sew and always had cookies made for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wilma also enjoyed
going on fishing trips with LeRoy to Canada.
Wilma is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, E. LeRoy Grant of Charles City; her son, Gary (Mary) Grant of Sedalia, Mo.; her daughter, Janice (Bob Martin) Grant of Oregon, Wis.; her brothers Robert (Wreatha) Swab
of Charles City and Max Swab of Marshalltown; her grandchildren Tammy (John) McBride of Mineral Springs, Ark., Kimberly (Michael) Hemann of Fort Worth, Texas, David (Sheila) Grant of Colombia, Mo., Lisa (David) Klade of
Oregon, Wis., and Erik Martin of Madison, Wis.; and eight great-grandchildren.
Wilma was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara; her parents; and her sisters, Ailene Samek and Marguerite Swab.
Memorials may be directed to North Iowa Hospice or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
Dell I. Gifford, 83, of 100 Park Lane Dr., Charles City, died Thursday morning, January 15, 2004, at the Odyssey Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mesa, Ariz.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Posted on 01/16/2004 by Gene Manning
FLOYD - Randall L. Hoy, 49, a resident of 810 Pearl Street, Floyd, died Friday, January 16, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for "Randy" Hoy will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, January 20, 2004, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. The Rev. Solomon Odoom, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles
City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City one hour prior to the service at the church today.
Randall "Randy" Lee Hoy was born November 9, 1954, in Charles City, the son of Donald Sr. and Dorothy (Nordman) Hoy. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1974, and on July 13, 1974, he was united in marriage to Gayle
Tack at the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Randy worked for Gil White Plumbing and Heating, and later for Iowa Mold Tooling Co. in Garner as a certified welder, and also in the Research and Development department. In
1988, Randy started Hoy's Tin Shed in Floyd. Early on, Randy refinished furniture and then worked mainly on the craft's circuit with his woodworking for the past 15 years. Randy was a member of the Grace United Methodist
Church in Floyd, and was a past member of the Floyd Lion's Club. Randy enjoyed woodworking and camping trips with his family, and in his younger years, enjoyed snowmobiling and was proud of restoring his 1969 Cougar. Randy
always loved to share his new projects with his family, and the time spent with them and his dog, Lucy, were always most important.
Randy is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Gayle of Floyd; his son Eric (Michelle) Hoy of Ionia; his daughter Melinda Hoy and friend Jamie Cook of Floyd; his son Philip Hoy and friend Jessica Ayers of Floyd; his
brothers Dennis (Gretchen) Hoy of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Don (Jackie) Hoy, Jr., of Charles City; his parents-in-law Galen and Fern Tack of Floyd; his sisters-in-law Jan (Ron) Tjaden of Floyd and Donna (Allen) Ricks of
Hudson; and his nieces and nephews, Kira, Daniel, and Kevin Hoy of Grand Prairie, Texas, Shannon Hoy of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer Hoy of Port Orchard, Wash., Kelly Caster and family of Charles City, Renee (Scott) Kramer and
family of Garner, and Sarah Ricks of Des Moines; and his special dog companion Lucy.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
The Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dell I. Gifford, 83, of 100 Park Lane Dr., Charles City, died Thursday morning, January 15, 2004, at the Odyssey Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mesa, Ariz.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2004, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with Rev. Paul Wilcox officiating and inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural
Charles City at a later date.
The family will greet friends on Thursday morning one hour prior to services at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the donor's choice.
Dell Irene (Johnson) Gifford was born October 25, 1920, in Floyd, the daughter of Harold 'Heavy' and Florence (Hill) Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Floyd, Clear Lake and Cherokee, Iowa. On January 3, 1946, she
was united in marriage to Clyde Henry Gifford in Muskogee, Okla. Dell and Clyde spent part of their married life in Oklahoma, then returned to Charles City to make their home. Dell was employed by City Motor Parts and Farm
Fleet in Charles City as a bookkeeper from 1960-1972. She was later employed in Alamo, Texas, from 1972-1982, while residing there during the winter months. In her later years Dell met Dale Schultz, a very special friend.
Dell was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Charles City and the Women of the Moose.
Living family members include her son, Dennis and his wife Glenda; two granddaughters, Brandy Mutch and her husband, Cory; Lacy Zirbel and her husband, Nick; son-in-law, Jay Mincks and special friend, Dale Schultz, all of
Charles City.
Dell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clyde; a daughter, Shari Mincks and a brother, Meredith 'Bud' Johnson.
Maurice Bunn, 74, a resident of 2229 Walnut Avenue, Charles City, died Friday, January 16, 2004, at his residence.
Funeral services for Maurice Bunn will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Terry Schoenfeld, pastor of the Atlantic Evangelical Free Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 20, 2004, and from 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.
Maurice Henry Bunn was born August 13, 1929, near Charles City, the son of Clifford and Faye (Sweet) Bunn. He received his education from the Charles City High School. Maurice married Rose Brumond on September 28, 1947, at
the Little Brown Church. He farmed all his life on their Century Farm on which he was both born and died. Maurice was a member of the Moose Lodge. His interests included hunting of various types, riding motorcycles, traveling
and working in his shop. Maurice looked forward to the time he could spend with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Living family members include his wife, Rose of Charles City; a granddaughter, Jill (Daniel) Leech of Charles City; two great grandchildren, Sierra and Nola Leech; and three step great-grandchildren, Autumn, Jon, and Destiny
Leech.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Debera Grove, and a son-in-law, Tom Grove.
Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald L. Warrington, 81, passed away late Friday evening, January 16, 2004.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at 11 a.m. at New Life Community Church, 1960 Gilbert Street, Charles City, with Rev. Michael McAbee officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural
Charles City.
Friends may call at the Sunnyside Funeral Home today, Tuesday, January 20, 2004, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday and one (1) hour prior to services at the church.
Gerald was born September 13, 1922 at Lyle, Minn., the son of Clifford "Lavern" and Mabel (Basford) Warrington. Gerald moved to Kensett at the age of 5 1/2 after his mother's death, he was then raised by his aunt, attending
and graduating from high school there. When returning to Iowa after serving in the Navy during WWII, he was united in marriage to Irma Hoblit on May 24, 1944 in rural Little Cedar. Irma passed away June 13, 1999.
Gerald was an Auto Parts Manager for 42 years at Standard Battery Electric from 1950-1992. He belonged to The American Legion and lived in Charles City for 58 years.
On July 15, 2000, Gerald and Anna were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church, Nashua.
Survivors include his wife Anna; two sons, Jerry Lynn (Cheryl) Warrington, Osage, and Donald Edward (Rebecca) Warrington, Waverly; a daughter, Susan Kaye (Lynn) Spurbeck, Forest City; four step-sons Timothy (Debra)
Warrington, Cincinnati, Ohio, Gerald Lee (Jennifer) Warrington, Lawrenceburg, Ind., Kendall R. (Sarah) Warrington, West Harrison, Ind., Len Warrington, Cincinnati, Ohio; 1 step-daughter Patricia (Perry) Vaught, Lawrenceburg,
Ind.; a sister Margaret Ebling, Mason City; three sisters-in-law Francis Hundt, Charles City, Ona Maxwell, Charles City, Ida (Jack) Schloemer, Nashua; six grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a
step-great-grandchild.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, two sisters, Marilyn Erbe and Jacquelyn, in infancy, and three brothers Cliff, Ken, Orville.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Sunnyside Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
BASSETT - Rosa Beth (Siewertsen) Bass, 60, passed away Friday, January 16, 2004, in New Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Sunnyside Funeral Home Chapel, Charles City, with Rev. A.C. Wegner officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Friends may call at Sunnyside Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 21, 2004, from 5 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Rosa was born October 14, 1943 to Erwin and Cornellia (Lang) Siewertsen at Mason City. Rosa graduated from Charles City High School and Hamilton Business College (Data Processing), Mason City. On October 19, 1964, Rosa was
united in marriage to John Bass at Clarksville. John passed away January 5, 1989.
Rosa worked at Comp Systems and belonged to their union for fifteen (15) years, retiring in the Fall of 2003. Rosa lived in the Floyd and Chickasaw County area since 1968.
Survivors include her mother, Cornellia, Nora Springs; a son, Ronald Bass, Ionia; one daughter, Shelly (Chuck) Miller, Charles City; a step-son, Michael (Connie) Bass, 29 Palms, Calif.; three step-daughters, Connie (Mike)
Driver, New Port, Ark., Kathy (Ken) Golly, Charles City, Evelyn (Jim) Rogers, Denver, Iowa; a brother, Maynard (Deb) Siewertsen, Charles City; four sisters, Vernita ("Bud") Roy, Apple Valley, Minn., Idona (Jack) Patten, Cedar
Rapids, Olene (Al) Schroeder, Greene, Martha Torres, Waseca, Minn.; two granddaughters; three step-granddaughters; four step-grandsons; a great-granddaughter; and two great-grandsons.
Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, father, two sisters and a stepson.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Sunnyside Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
JANESVILLE - Daniel John Shelton, age 38, of Janesville, died Sunday, January 11, 2004, of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident near his home.
Daniel was born in Janesville on August 2, 1965, the son of Ronald and Kathryn (Holmseth) Shelton. He was baptized into Christ in August of 1965, made the solemn vow of confirmation on June 8, 1979 and renewed his vow of
faith August 24, 1997. Daniel graduated from Parker High School in 1983. He married Vickie Smith on July 5, 1997. Daniel founded, owned and operated Air Climate Systems, Inc. since 1997 and had been in the heating and cooling
business in Janesville for the past 15 years. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and Sheet Metal Workers Local #18. He loved boating, motorcycling, hunting, fishing and trap shooting.
Dan is survived by his wife, Vickie; a son Justin of Janesville; two step-children, Bruce Winningham, Rice Lake, Wis., and Julie (Ryan) Wilson, Janesville; three grandchildren,
Justin, Samantha and Alyson; his parents, Ronald and Kathryn Shelton, 3241 S. Oakhill Road, Janesville, Iowa 53546; his brother, Ron (Carrie) Shelton, Janesville; a nephew, Ryan Shelton; two nieces, Samantha and Christina
Shelton; aunts and uncles Carolyn Walkup, Joyce and Keith Drahn, Ruthanne and Rodney Ellis.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Libbie Shelton, and John and Kathryn Holmseth; two uncles. Durwood Holmseth and Leland Walkup; and a cousin, Doug Walkup.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 15, 2004, at Peace Lutheran Church, Janesville, with Rev. William A. Finn officiating. Entombment was at Milton Lawns Mausoleum. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. on January 14,
2004 at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home in Janesville.
MARBLE ROCK - Funeral services for Cleland Jay Maxson, 94, of Port Charles Assisted Living, Charles City, formerly of Marble Rock, will be 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at the
First Baptist Church in Charles City with Pastor Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.
Visitation was 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2004, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock and will continue today, Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at the church one hour before services.
Cleland Jay Maxson was born May 10, 1909 in Union Township, Floyd County, a son of Verne and Hattie (Kennedy) Maxson, and died Saturday, January 17, 2004 at Port Charles in Charles
City.
He received his education from the Marble Rock High School graduating in 1926 and attended Iowa State University at Ames. Cleland farmed north of Marble Rock. On January 1, 1942, he married Eunice Nash, who preceded him in
death on August 26, 1973. That same year, he moved into Marble Rock to care for his mother.
On August 9, 1978, he married Coral Green Cross. They lived in Marble Rock and were faithful members of the Bethel Baptist Church there until it closed in 1983. They attended the First Baptist Church where Cleland was a
member and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, both in Charles City. In March of 2001, Cleland and Cora moved to Port Charles where Cora preceded him in death on November 4, 2001.
Cleland loved to sing and play hymns on the organ and harmonica. He was an example of Christian brotherhood to all who knew him. He read his Bible regularly and truly believed in and worshiped his Savior.
He is survived by his brother Roy of Indianapolis, Ind.; step-daughter Patricia Barton of DePere, Wisc.; step-grandson Shawn Denny of Minneapolis, Minn.; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Cleland was also preceded in death by his parents and brother Darrell.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Cleland Jay Maxson Memorial Fund in care of the First Baptist Church, Charles City, Iowa 50616.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, Marble Rock, 641-397-2689, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 01/20/2004 by Gene Manning
NORTHWOOD - Laura Elsie Land, 94, of Northwood, and the mother of Lila Funk of Charles City, died Thursday, January 8, 2004, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 12, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Burial was in the North Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood.
The Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood was in charge of the arrangements.
BASSETT - Rosa Beth (Siewertsen) Bass, 60, passed away Friday, January 16, 2004, in New Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Sunnyside Funeral Home Chapel, Charles City, with Rev. A.C. Wegner officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Friends may call at Sunnyside Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 21, 2004, from 5 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Rosa was born October 14, 1943 to Erwin and Cornellia (Lang) Siewertsen at Mason City. Rosa graduated from Charles City High School and Hamilton Business College (Data Processing), Mason City. On October 19, 1964, Rosa was
united in marriage to John Bass at Clarksville. John passed away January 5, 1989.
Rosa worked at Comp Systems and belonged to their union for fifteen (15) years, retiring in the Fall of 2003. Rosa lived in the Floyd and Chickasaw County area since 1968.
Survivors include her mother, Cornellia, Nora Springs; a son, Ronald Bass, Ionia; one daughter, Shelly (Chuck) Miller, Charles City; a step-son, Michael (Connie) Bass, 29 Palms, Calif.; three step-daughters, Connie (Mike)
Driver, New Port, Ark., Kathy (Ken) Golly, Charles City, Evelyn (Jim) Rogers, Denver, Iowa; a brother, Maynard (Deb) Siewertsen, Charles City; four sisters, Venita ("Bud") Roy, Apple Valley, Minn., Idona (Jack) Patten, Cedar
Rapids, Olene (Al) Schroeder, Greene, Martha Torres, Waseca, Minn.; two granddaughters; three step-granddaughters; four step-grandsons; a great-granddaughter; and two great-grandsons.
Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, father, two sisters and a stepson.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Sunnyside Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
EDITOR'S NOTE - The above obituary is bring re-printed by the funeral home with a name change.
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Daniel John Shelton, age 38, of Janesville, Wis., died Sunday, January 11, 2004, of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident near his home.
Daniel was born in Janesville on August 2, 1965, the son of Ronald and Kathryn (Holmseth) Shelton, 3241 South Oakhill Road, Janesville, Wis. 53546. He was baptized into Christ in August of 1965, made the solemn vow of
confirmation on June 8, 1979, and renewed his vow of faith August 24, 1997. Daniel graduated from Parker High School in 1983. He married Vickie Smith on July 5, 1997. Daniel founded, owned and operated Air Climate Systems,
Inc. since 1997 and had been in the heating and cooling business in Janesville for the past 15 years. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and Sheet Metal Workers Local #18. He loved boating, motorcycling, hunting,
fishing and trap shooting.
Dan is survived by his wife, Vickie; a son Justin of Janesville, Wis.; two step-children, Bruce Winningham, Rice Lake, Wis., and Julie (Ryan) Wilson, Janesville; three grandchildren,
Justin, Samantha and Alyson; his parents, Ronald and Kathryn Shelton; his brother, Ron (Carrie) Shelton, Janesville; a nephew, Ryan Shelton; two nieces, Samantha and Christina Shelton; aunts and uncles Carolyn Walkup, Joyce
and Keith Drahn, Ruthanne and Rodney Ellis.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Libbie Shelton, and John and Kathryn Holmseth; two uncles. Durwood Holmseth and Leland Walkup; and a cousin, Doug Walkup.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 15, 2004, at Peace Lutheran Church, Janesville, with Rev. William A. Finn officiating. Entombment was at Milton Lawns Mausoleum. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. on January 14,
2004 at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home in Janesville.
EDITOR'S NOTE - The above obituary is bring re-printed because it took place in Janesville, Wis., and not Janesville, Iowa. The Press apologizes for the error.
Posted on 01/21/2004by Gene Manning
Dorothy Gifford, 72, a resident of 606 Cedar Street, Charles City, died Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at her residence.
Funeral services for Dorothy Gifford will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Mr. Richard Tector will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
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.
Dorothy Jean Hulick Gifford was born February 10, 1931, at Waterloo, the daughter of Dewey and Maybelle (Meggitt) Hulick. She received her education at Cedar Falls. On February 20, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert
Gifford at Waverly. Dorothy worked with the Charles City Police Department, Salsbury Laboratories, and Hy-Vee. Bob and Dorothy were avid campers and members of the CB Club and also enjoyed spending time riding their
motorcycles. She collected dolls and elephants and liked to go to rummage sales. Spending time with her family was her first priority. Dorothy was known for her generosity and kindness as shown in the opening of her home and
being known as "mom" to many.
Living family members include five children, Michael (Beverly) Luck of New Hartford, Debra Gifford of Floyd, Michelle Ferch of Cedar Rapids, Robert D. Gifford, Jr. of Charles City, and Cynthia (Ron) North of Ames; 13
grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
DES MOINES - Verna R. Hagen of Des Moines died January 18, 2004, at Fleur Heights Care Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center, Iowa.
Verna was born March 25, 1919, in Scarville, Iowa, to Ole and Agnes (Ergerdahl) Johnson. She was baptized in the Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, Iowa on May 11, 1919, by Reverend R.M. Fjelstad and was confirmed there also on
May 21, 1933. She married Gordon O. Hagen on August 24, 1946, in the Winnebago Lutheran Church at Lake Mills, Iowa, by the Reverend H.F. Huseth.
Verna began working in Charles City at the Oliver Corporation which later became the White Farm Equipment Company on January 29, 1944. She retired from there on April 1, 1983. She
later moved to Des Moines to be closer to family.
Jesse "Jake" Venz, 89, a resident of 1115 160th Street, Charles City, died Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at his home.
Funeral services for Jake Venz will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. David Werges, pastor at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt.
Carroll Cemetery, Bassett.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and an hour prior to the service on Friday.
Jesse Wilbur Venz was born November 19, 1914, in Chickasaw County, the son of George and Lulu (Rose) Venz. He received his education from rural Chickasaw County schools. Jake farmed all his life on the family farm. He
thoroughly enjoyed spending time outdoors as seen in his interests in hunting and fishing and his memberships in the National Trappers Association and Iowa Trappers Association. Jake also liked to play cards and also took
great interest in spending time with his nephews.
Living family members include two sisters, Daisy Wisher of Waterloo, and Vera Lack of Orchard; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Raymond, Vernon, Clifford, Walter, and Bernald Venz, and three sisters, Pansy Larabee, Nellie Fisher and Wilma Venz in infancy.
ROCKWELL - Mildred L. DeRock, 87, of 204 N. 7th St., Rockwell, died early Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St., Rockwell, with Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel, Rockwell, a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. with a scripture
vigil service at 7 p.m. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic School Chapel.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, both in Rockwell.
Posted on 01/22/2004 by Gene Manning
Darvin Anderegg, 80, a resident of 902 Cedar Street, Charles City, died Thursday, January 22, 2004, at his home.
A funeral Mass for Darvin Anderegg will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. 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. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake
Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass on Monday.
Darvin Eugene Anderegg was born August 4, 1923, at West Bend, the son of Harold and Rosetta (Williams) Anderegg. He graduated from the West Bend High School. Darvin served in the United States Navy during World War II
receiving the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Victory Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. On August 24, 1946, Darvin was united in marriage to Virginia Rubino at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Basilica in Brooklyn, NY. Darvin farmed for 10 years, worked as an investigator for Retail Credit Company and provided security for the White Farm Equipment Company. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, American Legion, lifetime member of the V.F.W., and served as Little League president for 16 years. His favorite pastimes included baseball, gardening, playing cards and fishing. Family was all important to Darvin and
spending time with them was always the focal point of his life.
Living family members include his wife, Virgina of Charles City; four children, Patricia (Tom) Nockels of Des Moines, Charlotte (Dave) Nehls, Eugene (Keri) Anderegg, and David (Patrese) Anderegg all of Charles City; 13
grandchildren; Kristin and Ehren Nockels, Jeff and Tricia Nehls, Casey, Amy, Joe, Tyler, Cory, Sam, Alysse, Simon and Max Anderegg; eight great grandchildren, Alex Jo, Anna, Ethan, Maranda, Jordan, Hunter, Angel and Sydney;
and three sisters, Joyce (Charles) Marzen of Marble Rock, Phyllis Ferrier of Clear Lake, and Mary Peter of Sheffield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Russell and Raymond Anderegg, and two sisters, Ardys Butler and Romona Schneck.
Posted on 01/23/2004 by Gene Manning
ELMA - Kenneth Roethler, 76, of Charles City, formerly of Elma, died Thursday, January 22, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester of natural causes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Monday, January 26, at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, also in Elma.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 pm Sunday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, where there will be a 4 pm rosary and 7 pm scripture service.
Kenneth Clarence Roethler was born January 26, 1927, near Elma, the son of Leo & Mae (Moosman) Roethler. He attended Howard County Country Schools near his family's home. On June 17, 1950, he was united in marriage to Evelyn
Lockey at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the Davis Corners area. They later moved to rural Alta Vista where he worked at the Equity and farmed. He then went to work at
Oliver-White Farm in Charles City. Later he operated a stump grinding business in Elma for nearly 20 years. The couple retired and moved to Charles City in 1989, where they were currently residing.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, wood carving and wintering in Arizona.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn of Charles City; three children: Dale and his wife, Tina, of Alta Vista, Randy and his wife, Mary, of Elma, Debbie Roethler and her special friend, Jim Halverson, of Cresco;
six grandchildren: Jennifer Schultschik, Brian Roethler, Adam Roethler, Leon Roethler, Kenny Roethler, Jeremy Roethler; five great grandchildren; five brothers: Milo of Waterloo, Wally and his wife, June, of Waukon, James and
his wife, Anna Mae, of Riceville, LeRoy and his wife, Marjorie, of Elma, Robert and his wife, Darlys, of Orchard; and a sister, LaVonne Armstrong and her husband, Burl, of Gilbertville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Lucille Roney, and twobrothers, Jack and Donald Roethler.
Friedrich "Fred" Ennen, 81, a resident of 1301 E Street, Charles City, died Saturday, January 24, 2004, at USA Healthcare in Mason City.
Funeral services for Fred Ennen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and at the church an hour prior to the service.
Friedrich Cassen Ennen was born July 29, 1922, at Grossefehn, Germany, the son of Jacob and Antje (Tjaden) Ennen. He received his education in Germany and was a veteran of World War II. On October 17, 1948, he was united in
marriage to Hildegard Glomsda in Germany. They came to the United States in 1952 making their home in Greene and moving to Charles City in 1969. Fred worked for 25 years at Oliver/White Farm Corporation retiring in 1984. He
was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Brotherhood, Moose Lodge, White Farm Retirement Club, AFL/CIO #1315, and the Senior Citizens. Fred liked to work with his hands as seen in his wood carving
skills and gardening abilities. Leisure time would be spent reading, playing 500 or swimming at the YMCA. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be remembered for his desire to help his
friends in whatever way possible. Fred and Hildegard enjoyed traveling to Germany where they visited their families.
Living family members include his wife, Hildegard, of Charles City; six children, Monika (Robert) Teeple of Greene, Erika (Thomas) Ennen of Deerfield, Wis., Ingrid Ennen of Mason City, Jurgen (Marlene) Ennen of Homested,
Werner (Marian) Ennen of Eau Claire, Wis., and Manfred (Kathy) Ennen of Raymond; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two sisters, Hanna (Harry) Johnson of Allison, and Anita (Johann) Janssen of Germany.
His parents preceded him in death.
Posted on 01/26/2004 by Gene Manning
Bonnie Jean Banks, 77, of #3 Lions Dr., Charles City, died early Friday morning (January 23, 2004) surrounded by family at her home.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (January 27, 2004) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, with Rev. Carl Ries presiding. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in
Charles City.
The family will greet friends Monday (January 26, 2004) from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and the
vigil wake service held at 6:30 p.m. The visitation will continue Tuesday one hour prior to services at the church. Those wishing to extend memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or
Immaculate Conception Catholic School.
Bonnie Jean Banks was born in Mankato, Minn., July 15, 1926, the daughter of Leonard and Ellen (Eustice) Synder. She attended school in Charles City, graduating from Immaculate Conception Catholic School, class of 1946.
Bonnie married her husband, Wes Banks at Immaculate Conception Church in 1946.The couple was blessed with five children. She took great pleasure in providing for her family. Bonnie was employed with White Farm of Charles City
in the traffic department for 24 years. From 1970 to 1973 she owned and operated B.J.'s Shoppe, an affiliated Hallmark Gift Shop, in Charles City.
Some of Bonnie's interests, passions and leisure activities included dancing, socializing with friends at the Elks Club, enjoying the peace and tranquility of living on the river, watching the variety of wildlife prance
through the backyard, whether it be the deer curiously nibbling for food, the birds singing in the trees or the terminally lonely white swan that basked in the sun and floated aimlessly on the water. She lovingly cherished
time spent with her entire family and looked forward to their traditional "Family Biscuit Club" Sunday mornings after church.
Bonnie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends who shared in her life. Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her five children, Vickie Shollenbarger and her husband,
Dennis, of Charles City, Karen Holzer and her husband, Ray of Charles City, Robin Tegtmeier and her husband, Brian of Louisville, Ky.; Denny Banks and his wife, Barbara, of Charles, City and Faron Banks and his wife, Jill, of
Charles City; 12 grandchildren, Tina Nelson and her husband, Bret, Tony Shollenbarger, Jeff Holzer and his wife Angie, Jodi Page and her husband, Jason, Jill Jespersen and her husband, Scott, Kelli and Nick Tegtmeier, Nicole
Davis and her husband, Mike; Marty Banks and his wife, April; Kiley Banks; Cody Banks and Caleb Banks. She will also be missed by fourteen great grandchildren; a brother, Joe Synder and his wife, Marion of Charles City; two
sisters, Irene Field and her husband, Paul of Charles City and Ann Aldridge and her husband, Woody of San Marcos, Cal.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wes; a sister, Pat Apel; infant brother, Paul Synder and infant granddaughter, Tami Shollenbarger
LANDISVILLE, Pa. - Donald R. Scott, age 80 of Landisville, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, January 24, 2004, at the Essa Flory Hospice Center following a brief illness.
Born in Marble Rock, he was the son of the late William David and Myrtle Parker Scott. He and his wife, Geraldine Kopf Scott, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary last January 30th.
He was a graduate of the Marble Rock High School, Class of 1940.
He was a partner in the D & J Scott Galleries for the past fourteen years, having previously worked in sales for A. A. Electric from 1983-1990. He was a realtor associate with Caldwell Bankers and Engle, Hambright & Davies
from 1980-83. He was the owner of Donald R. Scott Barber Shop from 1948-80.
Mr. Scott was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he was a choir member, soloist, Sunday School Teacher and Lector. He also was a Cantor at Temple Shaarai Shomayim. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes, had a
pilot's license, was a member of the Flying Dutchmen, the Lancaster Area Soaring Society and the American Model Association. He was also an actor with the Lancaster Theatre Arts Association. He was a member of the Ephrata
Cloisters Choir and performed with the Vorspiel Summer Theatre.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II in India and China. He was a drummer in the Military Band.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Scott is survived by a daughter Vicki wife of Steven Brightbill of Littleton, Col.; two sons David E. of Millersville and Daniel W. of State College; eight grandchildren; and a brother, James R.,
husband of Caroline Scott of Payson, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by two sisters Doris Benham and Jean Annab and a brother Robert Scott.
RUDD - Kenneth "Red" E. Stiles, 78, died Sunday, January 25, 2004, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 6th Street, Rudd. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City, with Military Rites conducted
by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
There will be no visitation prior to the memorial service.
The Sunnyside Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of the arrangements.
Thola P. Bullen, 100, formerly of 2102 Clarkview Dr., Charles City, died late Sunday evening, January 25, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, with Rev. Paul Wilcox officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, in Charles City. Visitation is not
planned at this time. The family requests that those attending the graveside service on Wednesday meet directly at the Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Those planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to
the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St., Charles City.
Thola Pearl Bullen was born in Charles City, June 26, 1903, the daughter of Wilson and Myrtle (Riley) Clark. Thola was an only child. She grew up in and attended school in Charles
City. Thola had been a life-long resident of Charles City. On April 17, 1926, Thola was united in marriage to Roy A. Bullen at the Christian Parsonage in Charles City. Thola was employed as a kitchen aide at Fitzsimons Army
Hospital in Denver, Colo. It was there that she had the opportunity to meet Dwight Eisenhower and General Clark, during World War II. Thola had also been a homemaker and will be best remembered for being a kind, gentle
nurturing person. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City. Thola's interests included reading and she enjoyed special moments dining out. Thola will be fondly remembered by family and friends who
shared in her life.
Those grateful for having had the privilege in sharing in her life are her niece, Mary Fisher of Charles City; three nephews, Jerry Fisher of Charles City, James Nelson of Sebring, Fla., and Jerry Bullen of Washington state.
Thola was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bullen, and her parents.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Floyd H. Lee, age 87 of Charles City, died Thursday, January 22, 2004, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., today, Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua with his son-in-law, Jim McAlees, presiding. Music for the service will be provided by Nelda Shepherd as
organist and Janice Edson as vocalist. Interment will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Nashua, with Brad Toebe, Curtis Lee, Marty Lee, Lonnie Lee, Jimmy Lee and Tamara Lee as pallbearers.
Visitation was 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2004, and will be one hour prior to services today, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.
Floyd was born November 8, 1916, in Marathon, Iowa, the son of Frank Russell and Bernice Elizabeth (Beardsley) Lee. He attended school in Clark, S. Dak. Floyd lived and raised his family in Nashua from 1941 through the
1970's. After years of being a carpenter and siding applicator, he worked for Hydrotile in Nashua for 25 years, retiring in 1985. Floyd had lived in Charles City since the death of his wife, Beryl. He married Mildred Steffler
in 1993.
Survivors include his wife Mildred; one daughter Barbara and Jim McAlees of Bradenton, Fla.; one son Gary Lee of Plainfield; two step-sons Allen and Linda Steffler of LaGrande, Ore. and Steven and Lang Steffler of Anchorage,
Alaska; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister Izetta Lee of Mora, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; two sons: James Lee and Robert Lee; and four brothers: Donald Lee, Russell Lee, Roy Lee and Fred Lee.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 01/27/2004 by Gene Manning
CAHOKIA, Ill. - Harold R. Hallberg, 88, of Cahokia, Ill., formerly of Charles City, born June 30, 1915, in McGregor, died Sunday, January 25, 2004, at Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, Cahokia, Ill.
Mr. Hallberg was a retired machinist for Oliver Tractor Factory in Charles City. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Cahokia, Ill. and was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucinda M. Hallberg, who died February 27, 1993; his parents, Carl Joseph Martin and Della Mae Hallberg; and a brother, Norman Hallberg.
Surviving are two brothers, Virgil E. (Jo Ann) Hallberg of Cahokia, Ill. and Delbert E. (Verla) Hallberg of Lewiston, Idaho; four nephews, Steven R. (Patti) Hoock of Waterloo, Ill., Larry E. (Sheri) Hoock of Pensacola, Fla.,
Marty (Marilyn) Hallberg of Lewiston, Idaho and Del (Lisa) Hallberg of Post Falls, Idaho; nine nieces, Mary (James) Mercer of Waterloo, Ill., Tracy (Steve) Snelson of Arlington Heights, Ill., Laurie (Elmer) Elless of
Summerfield, Ill., Patricia (James) Sutton of Woodbridge, Virginia, Shirley Fry of Colon, Mich., Kathy (Mel) Blanton of Downers Grove, Ill., Kristene (Lee) Boyd of Charles City, Karla (Bill) Smith of Council Bluffs, and Karen
(Roger) Spratt of Mesa Ariz.; 21 great nieces and nephews and 12 great great nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Church of Christ, Unity Hospice or Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Cremation was held. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon, Sunday, February 8, 2004, at Bethel United Church of Christ, 2200 Camp Jackson Road, Cahokia, Ill., with Pastor Carol Shanks
officiating.
Braun Colonial Funeral Home, 3701 Falling Springs Road, Cahokia, Ill. 62206, 618-332-6793 was in charge of arrangements.
Betty J. Knapp, 71, of Charles City, formerly of Nashua, passed away Tuesday morning, January 27, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2004, at United Methodist Church in Nashua with burial in Sunnyside Memory Gardens near Charles City. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, January 30,
2004, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Stiles
RUDD - Kenneth "Red" E. Stiles, 78, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004, at the Muse Norris Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial services will be held today, Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the Rudd United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Inurement will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City with
Military Rites conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Kenneth "Red" E. Stiles was born January 14, 1926, at Rudd, to William E. and Ruth (Wagner) Stiles. "Red" graduated from Rudd High School. On December 13, 1945 he was united in
marriage to Grace Edna Hennick in Austin, Minn. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during WW II being Honorably Discharged as a Spec. Sergeant. Kenneth was a lifetime resident of Rudd, being self-employed all his life as a
farmer, owner and operator of Rudd Lumber and Hardware and Stiles Corp. Construction until his retirement in 2000. Kenneth belonged to the United Methodist Church of Rudd, the American Legion and Lions.
Survivors include Grace, his wife and friend for 59 years; 3 sons, William B. (Michelle) of Trauco Canyon, Calif., Randall Lee (Kathy) of Rockwell, Michael (Jackie) of Rudd; one daughter, Sue A. (Stephen) Lockwood of Pompano
Beach, Fla.; a brother, Leland (Beverly) Stiles of Graettinger; two sisters, Betty Laudner of Santee, Calif., Dorothy (Doyle) Newton of Moline, Ill.; three sisters-in law, Marge Stiles, Geraldine Stiles, Jo Stiles; eight
grandchildren, Tamara (Todd) Choate of Lake Forest, Calif., Ashley, Jared, Jordan Stiles of Rockwell, Erin Lockwood of Pompano Beach, Fla., Joseph Peters of Floyd, Matthew and Allison Stiles of Rudd; a great-granddaughter,
Robin Burgin of Lake Forest, Calif.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth "Kenny" Jr.; his parents; three brothers, Keith, Boyd and Eldon Stiles; and two sisters, Lois Johannson and Arlee Miller.
Memorials to be directed to the family to be directed to the Charities of Choice.
Sunnyside Funeral Home Chapel in Charles City is in charge of services.
Posted on 01/28/2004 by Gene Manning
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for William Rouse, 62, a resident of Cable, Wis., formerly of Charles City, who died Wednesday, January 28,
2004, at his home.
GREENE - Funeral services for Robert K. "Bob" Strickler, 70, of 521 North Fifth Street, Greene, and formerly of Nora Springs, will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the United
Methodist Church in Nora Springs. Burial will be in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs, with Military Rites conducted by the Nora Springs H.D.S. Post 449 American Legion.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, and will continue Saturday at the church one hour before services.
Robert died Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit in Charles City.
GREENE - A Funeral Mass for Edward J. Roskup, 75, of 111 North Fifth Street, Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. Burial
will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, where there will be a Scripture Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church one hour before services.
Edward died Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at his home in Greene.
Posted on 01/29/2004 by Gene Manning
William "Willie" Rouse, 62, a resident of Cable, Wis., formerly of Charles City, died Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at his home of natural causes.
A funeral Mass for Willie Rouse will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at a later date. 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. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake
Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.
William Thomas Rouse was born December 10, 1941, at Elma, the son of Leo and Maxine (Elliott) Rouse. He graduated from the Colwell Consolidated High School in 1959. Willie served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to
1964, received a hardship discharge and returned to Charles City to help raise his younger siblings, working for many years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. In 1981 he moved to Cable, Wis., to "fulfill his dreams" and
remained there until his death. Willie was a true outdoorsman and lived off the land. He served as a guide for fisherman and hunters, produced maple syrup, and grew mushrooms. His interests included visiting with people,
teaching children the basics of outdoor living, and playing cards. Willie will be remembered for his ability to make the best out of any situation. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church.
Living family members include his mother, Maxine Rouse of Elma; four brothers, Elliott "Duff" (Patsy) Rouse of Charles City, Eugene "Nick" (Kathy) Rouse of Denver, Colo., Tom (Gail) Rouse, and Dennis (Kim) Rouse both of
Charles City; four sisters, JoAnn Chambers, Suzanne (Jerry) Hartwell, Linda (Bill) Mitchell, and Lora (Monte) Millard, all of Charles City; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
His father preceded him in death on December 26, 1963.
GREENE - Funeral services for Robert K. "Bob" Strickler, 70, of 521 North Fifth Street, Greene, and formerly of Nora Springs, will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the United
Methodist Church in Nora Springs, with Pastor Jim Turner and Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs, with Military Rites conducted by the Nora Springs H.D.S. Post 449
American Legion.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, and will continue Saturday at the church one hour before services.
Robert Kenneth Strickler was born February 22, 1933, in Jenners Township, Somerset County, Pa., a son of George Alfred and Neva Virginia (Blair) Strickler. He died Wednesday, January
28, 2004, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit in Charles City.
He received his education in the public schools in Boswell, Pa., and entered the United States Air Force on August 30, 1950, where he served with the 802nd Motor Vehicle Squad. He was honorably discharged on September 5,
1953.
One June 25, 1952, he was united in marriage to Joan Hartwell in Mason City. They made their home in Mason City and later in Nora Springs, where they both were employed with Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. in Mason
City. Bob retired in 1985 with 31 years service to the company. Bob and Joan moved to Greene in 1995.
Bob was a member of the Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance for eight years, CPR instructor and served on the Nora Springs City Council. He was a Little League coach, a Boy Scout leader and a member of the Nora Springs H.D.S.
Post 449 American Legion.
Living family members include his loving wife of 52 years, Joan, of Greene; one daughter, Connie (John) Stone of Ellenville. NY; two sons, Robert Jr. (Peggy) Strickler of Bristow, and Jeff (Jan) Strickler of Waverly; five
grandchildren: Tonya (Sam), Jessie, Jonne, Justin and Jennifer; two great-grandchildren: Sammy and Elena; and one brother, George "June" Strickler, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Violet Koba; and two nephews: Carey and Glen.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa in care of the family, PO Box 331, Greene, Iowa 50636-0331,
Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, (641) 823-4457, is in charge of the arrangements.
NASHUA - Floyd N. Demro, 72, of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, January 29, 2004, at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly of complications following surgery.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2004, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua where visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the
funeral home on Monday. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua.
He is survived by his wife Joann; two sons Jack (Ann) Demro and Scot (Shirley) Demro all of Nashua; four grandchildren Chris and Carly Demro and Cade and Cole Demro all of Nashua; two
brothers James (Betty) Demro and Robert Demro all of Nashua; one sister Ruth Yager of Gettysburg, Penn.; three step-grandchildren Brooke, Kelly and Shane Link.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents Christian and Alvina (Reutter) Demro.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
NASHUA - Leila L. Conklin, 91, of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, January 29, 2004, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services are pending at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.
GREENE - A Funeral Mass for Edward J. Roskup, 75, of 111 North Fifth Street, Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, with
Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, where there will be a Scripture Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church one hour before services.
Edward John Roskup was born August 23, 1928, at St. Ansgar, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Pauline (Winter) Roskup. He died Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at his home in Greene under the
care of Hospice of North Iowa.
He spent his early childhood in St. Ansgar until the family moved to Iowa City, where he attended and graduated from St. Patrick's School. He was first employed as a waiter at the University Hospital. On May 3, 1946, he was
inducted into the United States Army, where he served as a guard with Company L 15th Infantry in Berlin, Germany, He was honorably discharged on October 28, 1947.
Following his discharge, he was employed by the University Laundry. In 1950, he became employed as a bus driver for Iowa City Coach Company, and later Iowa City Transit, where he retired with over 39 years of service. He
received many awards for safe driving and years of performance. He was also awarded for lifesaving by Governor Robert D. Ray.
On June 30, 1956, he was united in marriage to Twyla Marie Losee at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City. They made their home at 1308 East Bloomington in Iowa City for 26 years before moving to Greene in September 1991.
Ed and Twyla were faithful members of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. Twyla died on October 23, 1998.
Ed will be remembered as an avid walker, often times up to eight miles a day. He enjoyed fishing, eating ice cream and spending time with his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Teresa Marie Van Orden of Greene; one son, Edward Roskup Jr., and his wife, Margaret, of Wellman; three grandchildren: Edward J. "EJ" Roskup III of Wellman, Billy Van Orden of Greene
and Karitta Rae Van Orden of Mason City; his twin sister, Rosemary Dahnke, of Iowa City; and a brother, Jake (Phyllis) Roskup, of Iowa City.
Ed was also preceded in death by his parent; four sisters: Paulina Roskup, Katherine Davis, Pauline Coder and Mary Oesterricher; and three brothers: Andrew, Peter and Joseph Roskup.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Edward J. Roskup Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, (641) 823-4457, is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 01/30/2004 by Gene Manning
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