December 2005

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Marvin ‘Joe’ J. Spading

BELLE PLAINE - Marvin ‘Joe’ J. Spading, 63, died November 24, 2005, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics following a fall at his home.

Cremation and inurnment will take place at a later date.

He is survived by his wife, Arlys; sons Mark (Karen) of Cedar Rapids, Matthew (Tricia) of Charles City and Michael (Kim) of Coralville; daughters Denise (Dale) Yeazel of Colorado, Dawn (Gary) Boseneiler of North Liberty and Danielle (Dale) Pirkl of Ladora; brothers Terry, Bob (Kaye) and Russell (Melissa), all of Belle Plaine; sister Bonnie (Steve) Koeppen of Belle Plaine; step-brothers Leroy Wise of Belle Plaine and Earl (Carolyn) Wise of New Mexico; step-sisters Marelle Kromminga of Greeley, Colo., and Robyn Hoffman of Grinnell; also by 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com under "obituaries."

Posted on 12/01/2005 by Gene Manning

Spencer E. Steece

MASON CITY - Spencer E. Steece 88, of 811 South Pennsylvania, died Thursday December 1, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St., N.E., Mason City, with Reverend Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to Spencer E. Steece Memorial Fund.

Spencer Edgar Steece was born Sept. 12, 1917, in Spencer, the son of Ralph W. and Cleta (Rausch) Steece.

Spencer attended and graduated from Spencer High School. He went to work for Milwaukee Rail Road as a brakeman and conductor. He worked there for 42 years, retiring in December of 1981. He was united in marriage to DeLorres Marble on Jan.11, 1945. To this union six children were born. Later DeLorres and Spencer were divorced. Spencer was united in marriage to Virginia Peterson; she passed away from cancer in 1971. He was united in marriage to Betty Butterfield on Sept. 9, 1979, in Albert Lea. Together, they adopted Carol.

Spencer enjoyed 1-1/2 inch gauge miniature model railroad trains. He especially loved going to his good friend Robert Drenth’s. Spencer was an avid reader, and enjoyed taking his daily trip around East Park to check out the deer. He greatly enjoyed the company of his many cats.

Spencer was a member the Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F. & A.M. in Elkader, for 63 years, a 32 Degree Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, a member of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, IOOF Lodge 224, Mason City, a member of the Iowa Model Steam Engineers Inc., and the United Transportation Union Local # 650.

Spencer is survived by his children, Linda (Dennis) Willemssen, of Charles City, Larry (Sheila) Steece, of Spencer, Garry (Luann) Steece, of Spencer, Deborah (Jeff) Fredrickson, of Jewell, Kathy (David) Peters, of Dickens, Lyle Steece, of Spencer and Carol Jackson; four step-daughters; two step-sons; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; special friends Robert (Mary) Drenth and Russ Heinold; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Spencer is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Cleta; wives Virginia (Peterson) Steece and Betty (Butterfield) Steece; and twin sister Shirley Rosacker.

The Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Walter Gronwoldt

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Walter Gronwoldt, 87, Charles City, who died on December 1, 2005, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Posted on 12/02/2005 by Gene Manning

Della M. Shevik

Della M. Shevik, 83, of 611 Allison St. in Charles City, died Friday afternoon, December 2, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City with Rev. Stanley Hayek officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. A Scripture Vigil Service will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by a rosary service. The visitation will continue at the church on Monday morning, one hour prior to Della’s service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Della M. Shevik Memorial Fund.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Della Matilda Shevik was born Feb. 18, 1922 on the family farm near Protivin to Edward and Zephie (Zahasky) Nockels. She was the only daughter of two children born to her parents and attended and graduated from Rudolphinum High School in Protivin.

Della met Raymond E. Shevik at the Inwood Dance Hall in Spillville, IA and on November 4, 1942, the couple was united in marriage at the Catholic Church in Protivin. They continued to enjoy dancing to all types of music and assisting each other in the day to day operation of their grain and dairy farm. Della and Raymond became the proud parents of a daughter, Marlise and a son, Gary. The family lived on their farm south of New Hampton from 1954 until 1984, at which time, they relocated to Charles City. Della was employed as a cook at the New Hampton Community Schools for 16 years, retiring in 1984.

Della life was centered around her family and her membership at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. She was very active in the St. Francis Circle, the Women’s Guild, the Rosary Society and the Lay Carmelites at her church. Della was also a courtesy volunteer at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, an active participant in the T.L.C. sewing club and a member of the Charles City Farm Bureau.

Della was a loving wife and devoted mother. Her children claim that Della baked wonderful homemade bread and kolaches, never forgot to send birthday cards to her family and treasured her time in preparations for holidays, especially Christmas. Some of Della’s favorite hobbies and leisure activities included quilting, sewing, reading, flower and vegetable gardening, visiting with relatives and friends and in earlier years, Wapsipinicon River fishing with her children.

Della was a gentle and quiet woman, a hard worker who was always kind and willing to assist anyone she could at any time. She administered to many at her church in a variety of ways and was self-sacrificing and patient. Della’s grandchildren will recall that they loved sharing time with their grandmother and could always count on eating fresh baked goods. All her family members will cherish the quilts and sewing items given to them by Della with love.

Della will be dearly missed by all who have shared in her life.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Raymond E. Shevik of Charles City; her daughter, Marlise Shevik of Mason City; her son, Gary (Jan) Shevik of Rochester, Minn. and her brother, Alvin (Grace) Nockels of Mason City. Della will also be sadly missed by her four grandchildren, Melissa (Matt) Sahlstrom of Maple Grove, Minn., Laurie Shevik of Chandler, Ariz., Brett Shevik of Duluth, Minn.and Jennifer Shevik of Rochester, Minn. and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceding Della in death are her parents, Edward and Zephie Nockels.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com , is in charge of the arrangements.

Walter Gronwoldt

Walter Gronwoldt, 87, of Charles City, died on December 1, 2005, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral Services for Walter Gronwoldt will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Hauser Funeral Home Charles City, with the Rev. Vincent Fricke, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Alta Vista, officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, from 4 to 6 Monday. Visitation will continue at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.

Walter Henry Gronwoldt was born Sept. 3, 1918, on the family farm near Alta Vista, Iowa, the son of Henry J. and Dora (Shade) Gronwoldt. He was raised on the farm and attended country school. He was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church, Alta Vista. Following his schooling, he continued to farm with his father and also worked for area farmers in the Elma and Riceville areas. He later continued to farm for himself and with his brother, Vern. After his retirement, he moved to Charles City. Walter was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Alta Vista. He enjoyed reading and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include three sisters: Norma Bill of Alta Vista, Edna Sir and Alice Ross of Elma; one brother, Vern (Betty) Gronwoldt of Riceville; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Rose, Dorothea, and Esther, and two brothers, Marvin and Leonard.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Posted on 12/05/2005 by Gene Manning

DeLoss James Woodworth

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - DeLoss James ‘D.J.’ ‘Woody’ Woodworth, age 80 died on Dec. 4, 2005, in Colorado Springs, Colo.

A memorial service will be held at the Gateway Presbyterian church at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. in Colorado Springs, Colo. Burial will be in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colo.He was born on February 26, 1925, in Lehigh to James and Mary Hurlbut Woodworth. He graduated from Charles City High School in Charles City, in 1943. After serving in the Army Occupation forces in Japan, following the end of WWII, his further education was at Hamlin University in Minnesota, followed by the University of Iowa at Iowa City, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

Mr. Woodworth married Marjorie Layton in 1950 and was employed at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Peoria, Ill. from 1950 to 1986, where he held several positions in the accounting department, including payroll manager and accounts payable manager. In retirement, they lived in Hot Springs Village, Ark., for 11 years, before moving to Canon City, Colo., for five years and to Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2003. He was a member of the Gateway Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Woodworth is survived by his wife, Marjorie; three sons: Steven (Debra) Woodworth, Westminster, Colo., Brian (Janet) Woodworth, Springfield, Mo., and Clifford ‘Woody’ (Catherine) Woodworth, Colorado Springs; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Wendell (Jeanette) Woodworth, and a sister, Marilyn Taylor, all of North Dakota.

Duane ‘Goldie’ Enabnit

Duane Philip Enabnit was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Marble Rock, a son of Edward O. And Doris B. (Vorhes) Enabnit, and died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, and the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

He received his education in the Marble Rock Public Schools graduating in 1953. He was united in marriage to Marjorie F. Andrews on June 10, 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Duane was engaged in construction work and worked for the Marble Rock Coop Elevator. He later did carpentry work with Lawrence F. Christie in the Marble Rock area. His last major construction project was the building of their new home; on their farm in 1979.

Duane farmed in the Marble Rock area with his brothers for many years and later on his own. He took great pride in his farming operation and was a good steward of the land. When he wasn’t farming he enjoyed going to town for coffee with his friends at the “Rock”or cruising around town and the countryside checking things out. When he was home, he enjoyed watching sports on television. He was an avid Hawkeye and Vikings fan.

“Goldie,” as he was affectionately called by family and friends, had the ability to make friends wherever he went. He was a great one to tease and to be teased and always enjoyed a good joke.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock and the Round Grove Golf and Country Club in Greene.

Goldie will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Marjorie of Marble Rock, his son Mike (Lisa) Enabnit of Marble Rock, and one grandchild on the way; four brothers: Ross (Darlene) Enabnit, Bob (fiancee Charlotte) Enabnit, Arlin (Marilyn) Enabnit, all of Marble Rock, Lyle “Shorty” (Mary) Enabnit of Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; three sisters-in-law: Martha (John) Deines of Cedar Falls, Marilyn (Justin)Watson of Manchester, Melinda (Dennis) McWilliams of Bristow, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Duane Enabnit Memorial Fund in care of the family at P. O. Box 112, Marble Rock, IA 50653-0112.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, IA 50653 (641) 823-4457.

Cheryl (Clippinger) Schuelke

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Word has been received of the passing of Cheryl (Clippinger) Schuelke, of San Diego, Calif., and formerly of Charles City, on December 2, 2005.

Cheryl was a graduate of Charles City High School.Cards may be sent to David Schuelke, 11474 Bootes St., San Diego, CA 92126.

William C. Schmitt

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

William C. Schmitt was born Sept. 28, 1915, in Floyd County, the son of Nicholas and Mary (Sinnwell) Schmitt. He received his education from St. Mary’s Academy at Roseville. On March 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Oril Einck at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. They farmed all of their lives southwest of Charles City, retiring in 1981. William was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was quite a storyteller and had a great sense of history. William and Oril enjoyed traveling the western United States, Hawaii and Europe. His greatest joy, however, was being with his family.

Living family members include his wife of 62 years, Oril Schmitt of Charles City; three children and their spouses: Carol and Edward Schmadeke and Lyle and Karen Schmitt, both of Waterloo, and Marilyn and Richard Gaule of Novato, Calif.; four grandchildren, Annette (Brad) Staples, Amy (Ron) McInroy, Sara (Dan) Hensing and Rachael Schmitt; a step grandson, Joseph Pelton; four great grandchildren, Abigail and Ethan Staples and Hanna and Molly Hensing; and a brother, Monsignor Ervin Schmitt of Pueblo, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers: Nicholas, Louis, Vincent, Stephen, Al and Victor Schmitt; and three sisters: Rose Dunn, Clara Schoenauer and Evelyn Hosch.

Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Posted on 12/07/2005 by Gene Manning

Melvin H. Manning

NORA SPRINGS - Melvin H. Manning, 86, of Ponderosa Court Lot 6, Nora Springs, died Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Christian Church, 102 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with Pastor Glen Bandel officiating. Inurnment will be in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Melvin Henry Manning was born on Oct. 8, 1919, in Bassett, son of John and Elsie (Bachman) Manning. He graduated from Colwell High School in 1937. Mel owned and operated the Gamble Store, for 28 years, and built the Nora Inn Hotel, Nora Springs. He moved to Roger, Ark. in 1979, and back to Nora Springs in 2003.

Mel was united in marriage in July 1942 to Mildred Duncan; she passed away October 1970. Mel later was united in marriage to Shirley Timm on May 28, 1977.

Melvin enjoyed woodworking, gardening, flowers, feeding the birds and playing cards. He was a member of the Nora Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

Melvin will be greatly missed by his wife, Shirley Manning, Nora Springs; three children, Jerald (Cheryl) Manning, Clarksville; Dennis (Sharon) Manning, Nora Springs; and Jeannine (Joel) Larson, Nora Springs; two step-children, Brad Timm, Rogers, Ark.; and Linda (Keith) Holder, Fort Smith, Ark.; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Mary) Manning, Charles City; sister, Velma Heinselman, Grinnell; two brothers-in-law, Dale Cummings, Charles City; and Bill Duncan, Ionia; sister-in-law, Faith Lockey, Bassett; and many nieces and nephews.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred Duncan, sister, Dorothy Cummings, and granddaughter, Cindy Manning.

The Sheckler Colonial Chapel in Nora Springs, (641) 749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on 12/09/2005 by Gene Manning

Leo E. Gray

MESA, Ariz. - Leo E. Gray, 78, of Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Spencer, died of cancer Monday, December 5, 2005 in his home.

Living family members include three children and their spouses: Christy (Michael) Thompson of Sioux City, Cathy (Gene) Hall of Charles City, and Joel (Penny) Gray of Ionia; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard (Lowene) Gray of Spencer. Leo will also be missed by his special friend Roylene Seymour of Mesa.

Leo served in the Navy during the Korean War.

Leo was a founding member of the Pony Express Riders that made the first of annual charity horseback rides across Iowa to raise funds to aid crippled children and adults at Camp Sunnyside. The first ride was on March 30, 1968, and raised over $12,000. Since then, more than $6 million dollars have been raised for this worthy cause.

There will be a family service in Spencer at a later date.

Posted on 12/12/2005 by Gene Manning

Roger W. Hoeft

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Roger William Hoeft, 64, was born March 30, 1941, in Charles City. He left this earth on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at his Naperville, Ill., home surrounded by his loving family.

He spent his younger years in Charles City, where he attended Charles City Community High School and was part of the graduating class of 1959. He was an all-star basketball player and was also on the football team. His love for golf began at an early age and he even had aspirations of playing professionally. He went on to attend the University of Iowa, where he received a degree in business. Roger continued to love the Hawkeyes throughout his life. He married Carol (Knudtson, class of 1961) in 1963 and they moved to California shortly thereafter. He worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. for more than 25 years; first in Los Angeles and then in Chicago, before founding his own company, Illini Sealcoating (Asphalt & Maintenance). His customers and associates truly loved his smile and energy and they became like family to him. He had a passion for golf, travel and spending time with his grandchildren.Over the last three years, Roger battled cancer with dignity, patience, and courage. All of those who cared for him truly marveled and the strength he possessed.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Hoeft, of Naperville; his daughters Stacey (husband Patrick) Ranzieri of Naperville and Lisa( husband Vince) Macciocchi of Ohio; his son Mark (wife Stacey) Hoeft of Sugar Grove; and his ten grandchildren Rachel, Bradley, Grant, Connor, Kayla, Drew, Garrett, Sierra, Tyler, and Aidan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen Howard and Earl Hoeft.

A public Remembrance will be held in Naperville, Ill., at 2632 Whitchurch Lane on Wednesday, December 14, from 4-8 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday, December 16, at 10 a.m., at Good Shepard Lutheran Church; 1310 Shepherd Dr., Naperville, Ill., (630) 961-9220.

Memorials may be directed to the Kidney Cancer Association, www.curekidneycancer.org.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Gossard

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Gossard, 81, of Nashua passed away Sunday evening, December 11, 2005, at his home in Nashua.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, at the First United Church in Nashua. The family will greet family and friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Inurnment will be in Claremont Street Cemetery at Claremont, Minn., at a later date. Memorials may be directed to: First United Methodist Church, 314 Brasher St., Nashua, IA 50658.

Hugeback & Chenoweth, 319 Main St., Nashua, (641) 435-4134, is in charge of the arrangements.

Nettie Eva Dietz

Nettie Eva Dietz, 96, passed away Monday morning, December 12, 2005, at her home in Nashua.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 15, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with burial in Horton Cemetery, rural Waverly. Visitation will be from 4- 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616 or Horton Cemetery Society, 1545 280th Street, Nashua, IA 50658.

Hugeback & Chenoweth, 319 Main St., Nashua, (641) 435-4134, is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on 12/13/2005 by Gene Manning

Clarence E. Meyer

Clarence E. Meyer, 86, of Charles City, died Monday, December 12, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Clarence Meyer will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bethany Alliance Church. Pastor Kent Sovine will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Clarence Edward Meyer was born April 6, 1919, at Bassett, the son of Carl and Katherine (Moeller) Meyer. He received his education at a Chickasaw County country school. Clarence proudly served in the United States Army, 4th Major Port during World War II. On January 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Margaret Hartmann at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Clarence worked 13 years in the plumbing business with his brother Willis. He later worked 24 years for the Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company retiring in 1980. Clarence was baptized and confirmed at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. He attended the Bethany Alliance Church and was a member of the American Legion. His interests included gardening and fishing. Clarence’s family was always very important to him and he always enjoyed spending time with them.

Living family members include his wife, Margaret of Charles City; three children: Karen Meyer of Plainfield, Don Meyer of Sac City and Laura (Rodney) Brusse of Millville, Minn.; two adopted children: Brian (Lea) Meyer of Ponca City, Ok., and Gail Meyer of Lincoln, Neb.; four grandchildren: Brandie (James) O’Dowd of Greene, Danielle McDonald of Ionia, and Zachary and Ashley Brusse of Millville, Minn.; two great-grandsons: Carter O’Dowd and Ethan McDonald; one brother, Alvin Meyer of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Ben, Walter, Willis and Carl Meyer.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Gossard

NASHUA - Robert L. ‘Bob’ Gossard, 81, of Nashua passed away Sunday evening, December 11, 2005, at his home in Nashua.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, at the First United Church in Nashua with military flag presentation by Nashua V.F.W. Post 6792. The family will greet family and friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Inurnment will be in Claremont Street Cemetery at Claremont, Minn., at a later date. Memorials may be directed to: First United Methodist Church, 314 Brasher Street, Nashua, IA 50658.

Robert Leroy Gossard was born February 18, 1924, on the family farm at Kasson, Minn., son of Joseph L. and Mary (Gossett) Gossard. He attended the Kasson schools, the University of Minnesota and graduated from the school of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.

Bob was a veteran of World War II. He served as an officer in the 20th Air Force, stationed in Saipan and Tinian in the South Pacific as a navigator on a B-29 Superfortress.

He was married in 1945 at Tampa, Fla., to Marcia Kidden. Bob was cashier at the Alton Savings Bank in Alton, Iowa for nine years and came to Nashua in 1954 as CEO and executive vice-president of First Nashua State Bank. A snowmobile accident in 1989 necessitated his retirement.

Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Nashua Lion’s Club, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Nashua. He was also a member of AA.

He enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. Trout fishing in the streams of northeastern Iowa and duck hunting on the Cedar River were special to him.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia; one son, Craig (Maureen) Gossard of Cedar Rapids; one daughter, Carol (William) Frye of Charles City; three granddaughters, Trisha Gossard of Chicago, Ill., Julia Frye of Chicago, Ill. and Abigail Frye of Charles City; and one sister, Virginia Boerger of Elgin, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Carlyle, Harold and Leonard Gossard; and a sister, Pauline Aird.

The Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, 319 Main St. in Nashua, (641) 435-4134, is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on 12/14/2005 by Gene Manning

Eugene F. Meek

LAKEVILLE, Minn. - Eugene F. Meek, 77, of Lakeville, Minn., passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005, at his home in Lakeville. Funeral services for Eugene will be today, December 19, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shakopee, Minn. Visitation will be held after 11 a.m. today, also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shakopee. The Rev. Joseph P. Fink will officiate. Interment is at the Catholic Cemetery in Shakopee. The Shakopee Veteran’s Memorial Unit will provide military honors.

Eugene was born in Marble Rock on July 12, 1928, to George and Ella (Marzen) Meek. He married Marion R. Chambers on January 17, 1949, in Roseville, Iowa. Eugene served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a farmer in Iowa; then part-owner of Kasson Livestock Exchange; and most recently, was in sales.

He is survived by his wife Marion; daughter Linda (Steve) Chichanowski, of Lakeville, Minn.; sons Larry (Susan) Meek, of Rochester, Minn., Tim (Romaine) Meek, of Shakopee, James (Jan) Meek, of Yuma, Ariz. and Joey (Sonya) Meek, of Austin, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers; and three sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and one sister.

Cavanaugh-McNearney Funeral Home, (952) 445-2755, 1120 E. Third Ave., Shakopee is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Van Blair

HAMPTON - Dorothy M. (Dann) Van Blair, 76, of Hampton entered into rest Thursday, December 15, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital while under Hospice care. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today, December 19, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. Interment will be in Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials in her name may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
The Retz-Grarup Funeral Home, Sheffield, (641) 892-4241, is in charge of the arrangements.

Joyce L. Hamm

Joyce L. Hamm, 79, of 2106 Clarkview Dr., Apt. H-2, in Charles City, died Saturday afternoon, December 17, 2005, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag and Rev. David Werges officiating. Interment will be at Sunnyside Cemetery, Charles City.The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday morning, one hour prior to the funeral service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Joyce L. "Hammie" Hamm Memorial Fund.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Duane J. Refshauge

Duane J. Refshauge, 69, of Horton, Iowa, died Saturday morning, December 17, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nashua with Rev. Tom Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, and also on Wednesday at the church for one hour prior to the services. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.

Posted on 12/19/2005 by Gene Manning

Joyce Hamm

Joyce L. Hamm, 79, of 2106 Clarkview Dr. Apt. H-2 in Charles City, died Saturday afternoon, December 17, 2005, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag and Rev. David Werges officiating. Interment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Charles City.The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday morning, one hour prior to the funeral service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Joyce L. "Hammie" Hamm Memorial Fund.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Joyce Leatrice Hamm was born April 6, 1926 rural Mower County near Austin, Minn., to August H. and Eudora E. (Condo) Husemoller. She was one of two children born to her parents and attended and graduated from Austin High School, among the class of 1944. She lovingly acquired the nickname "Hammie."

On August 15, 1948 in Austin, Minn., Joyce was united in marriage to Rex Hamm and the couple moved to Charles City, where Hammie has since resided. They became the parents of a daughter, Judith and a son, Kenneth.

In her adult life, Hammie was employed at Sherman Nursery, Montgomery Wards, City Motor Parts and Dorfman Auto Parts, where she retired from in 1980.

Hammie will be well-remembered by many in the community working at the Comet Bowl, where she was employed part time for the past 32 years. She was a life member and officer of the Charles City Women’s Bowling Association, a charter member of the Charles City Bowling Association and was a coach for the youth bowling league (YABA). Hammie participated in all of the Charles City bowling tournaments, 53 state bowling tournaments and 16 national bowling tournaments, many times finishing the tournaments in trophy standings. She was also very active within the community. Hammie was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the VFW Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose.

Hammie’s ultimate pride and joy was her family. She was a devoted and nurturing Mother and Grandmother. She especially treasured time spent preparing for family gatherings in her home, most notably, the holidays and birthdays. Her family describe her as a rock-strong woman who always seemed content, happy and giving. She held her family close and felt her life was full and complete. When confronted with her illness, she found unbelievable strength to "not let the cancer get her down and carry on." Some of Hammie’s favorite leisure activities, beyond bowling, included putting together jig-saw puzzles, spending time with her friends, collecting ink pens and mugs and watching all sports, especially cheering for the Minnesota teams. Her children and grandchildren recall that she made wonderful fudge, almond bark and peanut butter and marshmallow bars. All who knew Hammie, remember her fondness for the color purple.

Hammie will be dearly treasured in the hearts of all who shared in her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Judith "Judi" Gartland of Charles City; her son, Kenneth "Kenny" (Martha "Marty") of Monmouth, Ill.; her four grandchildren, Melvin (Stacey Rogers) Hewitt, Shane (Lindsay Kalvig) Hewitt, Tony Taylor and Shelley Wood; six great-grandchildren, Chase, Dakota, Tanner, Tia, Aryssia and Raven and one great-great-grandson, Keigan. Hammie will also be sadly missed by her special friends, Ann Dixon and Alyce Gallaher both of Austin, Minn., and the Barry family and Judy Trogee, whom Hammie considered her extended family and numerous other relatives and friends.

Hammie is preceded in death by her parents, August and Eudora Husemoller and her brother, Glenn Husemoller.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com .

Posted on 12/21/2005

Paul Baker

Paul Baker, 78, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at the Jerico Lutheran Church in Jerico, with Reverend Kent Dethlefsen officiating. Mary Dethlefsen will be organist and accompany those in attendance as they sing ‘Rock of Ages,’ ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel,’ and ‘Heaven is my Home.Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery with Paul's grandchildren serving as casket bearers.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.

Paul Norman Baker was born Dec. 9, 1927, at Wonewoc, Wis., the son of Rollie and Grace (Fields) Baker. He attended the rural schools near Wonewoc and served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean conflict. After his discharge in 1954 he returned to Wisconsin to assist his parents in their farm operation.

Paul was a security guard in Des Moines and later came to New Hampton as a security guard at the Sara Lee plant. He was married to Lorraine Nystel on June 12, 1972, in Illinois. They moved to Arizona in 1991, where they resided until moving back to Charles City in September 2005.

Paul is survived by his wife Lorraine; a daughter, Teresa (Jerry) Kreger of Charles City; two sons, Nick (Sue) Baker of Ionia and Jim (Paula) Baker of Elma; 13 grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Berdine Baker of Monticello, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael; two sisters, Dorothy and Lola; and three brothers, Duane, Donald and Russell Baker.

The Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, New Hampton, (641) 394-4331, is in charge of the arrangements.

Edwin (Ed) Wygle

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, (319) 347-6275, and one hour before services at the funeral home in Clarksville.

Memorial maybe directed to the family of Ed Wygle.

Posted on 12/22/2005 by Gene Manning

Paul Baker

Edwin (Ed) Wygle

Edwin (Ed) Wygle, age 64, of Ackley, died Monday Dec. 19, 2005, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, from an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, with burial in the Lowell Cemetery in rural Clarksville.Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, (319) 347-6275, and one hour before services at the funeral home in Clarksville.

Memorial maybe directed to the family of Ed Wygle.

Posted on 12/23/2005 by Gene Manning

DeLoss James Woodworth

He was born on February 26, 1925, in Lehigh to James and Mary Hurlbut Woodworth. He graduated from Charles City High School in Charles City, in 1943. After serving in the Army Occupation forces in Japan, following the end of WWII, his further education was at Hamlin University in Minnesota, followed by the University of Iowa at Iowa City, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

Mr. Woodworth married Marjorie Layton in 1950 and was employed at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Peoria, Ill. from 1950 to 1986, where he held several positions in the accounting department, including payroll manager and accounts payable manager. In retirement, they lived in Hot Springs Village, Ark., for 11 years, before moving to Canon City, Colo., for five years and to Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2003. He was a member of the Gateway Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Woodworth is survived by his wife, Marjorie; three sons: Steven (Debra) Woodworth, Westminster, Colo., Brian (Janet) Woodworth, Springfield, Mo., and Clifford ‘Woody’ (Catherine) Woodworth, Colorado Springs; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Wendell (Jeanette) Woodworth, and a sister, Marilyn Taylor, all of North Dakota.

Duane ‘Goldie’ Enabnit

MARBLE ROCK - Funeral services for Duane P.“Goldie” Enabnit, 71, of 2014 270th St., Marble Rock, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2005, at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock, with Pastor Kenneth Kent officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock

Visitation will be 4-8 pm. Thursday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford Street, Marble Rock, and will continue Friday at the church one hour before services.Duane Philip Enabnit was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Marble Rock, a son of Edward O. And Doris B. (Vorhes) Enabnit, and died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, and the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

He received his education in the Marble Rock Public Schools graduating in 1953. He was united in marriage to Marjorie F. Andrews on June 10, 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Duane was engaged in construction work and worked for the Marble Rock Coop Elevator. He later did carpentry work with Lawrence F. Christie in the Marble Rock area. His last major construction project was the building of their new home; on their farm in 1979.

Duane farmed in the Marble Rock area with his brothers for many years and later on his own. He took great pride in his farming operation and was a good steward of the land. When he wasn’t farming he enjoyed going to town for coffee with his friends at the “Rock”or cruising around town and the countryside checking things out. When he was home, he enjoyed watching sports on television. He was an avid Hawkeye and Vikings fan.

“Goldie,” as he was affectionately called by family and friends, had the ability to make friends wherever he went. He was a great one to tease and to be teased and always enjoyed a good joke.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock and the Round Grove Golf and Country Club in Greene.

Goldie will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Marjorie of Marble Rock, his son Mike (Lisa) Enabnit of Marble Rock, and one grandchild on the way; four brothers: Ross (Darlene) Enabnit, Bob (fiancee Charlotte) Enabnit, Arlin (Marilyn) Enabnit, all of Marble Rock, Lyle “Shorty” (Mary) Enabnit of Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; three sisters-in-law: Martha (John) Deines of Cedar Falls, Marilyn (Justin)Watson of Manchester, Melinda (Dennis) McWilliams of Bristow, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Duane Enabnit Memorial Fund in care of the family at P. O. Box 112, Marble Rock, IA 50653-0112.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, IA 50653 (641) 823-4457.

Cheryl (Clippinger) Schuelke

Cards may be sent to David Schuelke, 11474 Bootes St., San Diego, CA 92126.

William C. Schmitt

William C. Schmitt, 90, of Charles City, died Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for William Schmitt will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Ervin Schmitt will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

William C. Schmitt was born Sept. 28, 1915, in Floyd County, the son of Nicholas and Mary (Sinnwell) Schmitt. He received his education from St. Mary’s Academy at Roseville. On March 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Oril Einck at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. They farmed all of their lives southwest of Charles City, retiring in 1981. William was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was quite a storyteller and had a great sense of history. William and Oril enjoyed traveling the western United States, Hawaii and Europe. His greatest joy, however, was being with his family.

Living family members include his wife of 62 years, Oril Schmitt of Charles City; three children and their spouses: Carol and Edward Schmadeke and Lyle and Karen Schmitt, both of Waterloo, and Marilyn and Richard Gaule of Novato, Calif.; four grandchildren, Annette (Brad) Staples, Amy (Ron) McInroy, Sara (Dan) Hensing and Rachael Schmitt; a step grandson, Joseph Pelton; four great grandchildren, Abigail and Ethan Staples and Hanna and Molly Hensing; and a brother, Monsignor Ervin Schmitt of Pueblo, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers: Nicholas, Louis, Vincent, Stephen, Al and Victor Schmitt; and three sisters: Rose Dunn, Clara Schoenauer and Evelyn Hosch.

Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Posted on 12/27/2005 by Gene Manning

Helen Kneisel Butler

Helen Kneisel Butler, 89, of Charles City, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Helen Butler will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Helen Hazel Baehne Kneisel Butler was born July 11, 1916, at Rockford, the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Metz) Baehne. She graduated from the Rudd High School. On July 7, 1939, she was united in marriage to Milton Kneisel. Milton died on November 9, 1970. Helen married Leonard Butler on July 6, 1974. Leonard died on August 27, 1997. During her working career, Helen was employed with Buckner’s Restaurant and from 1961-1973 with the Charles City Public School in food service. She taught Sunday school, participated in many church functions and was a member of the East Saint Charles Club, Women of the Moose, Senior Citizens Center and the Red Hat Society. Her other interests included gardening, camping and working with crafts.

Living family members include a son, Ronald (Virginia) Kneisel of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Nancy (Glenn) Johlas of Charles City; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a step son, Don (Beverly) Butler of Creston; a step daughter-in-law, Ruby Butler of Des Moines; two step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two step great great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Neva Baehne and Almeda Obermeier both of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; two sons, Roger and Russell Kneisel; a brother, Harold Baehne; a sister, Alice Clapp; and a step son, Neil Butler.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Wilbur E. Heise

Wilbur E. Heise, 87 of 602 11th St., Charles City, died Monday, December 26, 2005 at Mercy Hospice, Johnston, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2005 at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt. Visitation Will be from 4-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens with military honors. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Mercy Hospice, 5820 Winwood, Dr. Johnston, IA 50131. Memories, and condolences may be sent to the family athttp://www.fullertonfh.com Web site.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211,http://www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Amelia Dee Rogers

Amelia Dee Rogers, newborn infant, died Wednesday morning, December 21, 2005 at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.

Private family funeral services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 24, 2005 at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Sister Jennifer Rausch, pastoral associate of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, presided. Private interment was held at Calvary Cemetery, in Charles City.Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of Amelia’s grandmother, Marsha L. Hovey, 600 C St., Charles City, IA 50616.

Amelia Dee Rogers was born December 21, 2005, in Mason City, to Christopher Jason Rogers and Taylor Marie Hovey.

Those left to cherish Amelia’s memory are her parents, Christopher Jason Rogers and Taylor Marie Hovey of Charles City; her maternal grandparents, Scott (Marsha) Hovey of Charles City; paternal grandparents, Rick (Lyn) Rogers of Chicago; great grandparents, Carrol (Dolores) Anderson and Betty Hovey, all of Charles City; two aunts, Samantha and Katie Hovey of Charles City; one uncle, Scott Rogers of Chicago; great aunt, Beth Anderson of Hopkins, Minn. and special friends, Jake Winters and Kris Viers, both of Charles City.

Amelia was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Glen Hovey.

Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home online at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton-Hage-Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of arrangements..

Marian F. Sweeney

Marian F. Sweeney, 80, of 911 Clinton St. in Charles City, died Tuesday morning, December 27, 2005, at her home with family at her side.

The family appreciates all the care concern, support and prayers that they have received during Marian’s illness. Marian has donated her mortal remains to the University of Iowa, at Iowa City as a final token of her giving nature.Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2005, at the First Christian Church, 807 S. Main St., Charles City, with Rev. Margaret Hutchens officiating.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in care of Marian’s daughter, Deborah Schmidtke, 409 S. Jackson St., Charles City, IA 50616.

Posted on 12/28/2005 by Gene Manning

Randy Finch

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Randy Finch of Lake Forest, Calif., and formerly of Rudd, passed away December 18, 2005.

Born in 1921, he was the youngest of seven children of Archie and Ethel of Rudd. The former resident of Garden Grove, Calif., Bullhead City, Ariz., and Rudd will have services at Westminster Memorial Chapel in Westminster, Calif., on Thursday, December 29, at 2:30 p.m. A picture slide show memorial is available on www.mem.com. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

A long-time resident of Garden Grove, Randy (or ‘R.B.’ to his friends) was active in his community. He served as president of the Bolsa Grande High School, and as member of the Parents Advisory board, Garden Grove City Planning Commission, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. The 1938 Rudd High School graduate lettered in basketball and baseball. He married Virginia, with whom he had a son, Jim, and a daughter, Amy. He joined the Army Air Force in World War II and served as a staff sergeant. In his professional life, R.B. worked for the State Audit Department of Iowa. Randy took an accounting job in California in 1960 with a defense contractor. The new family, with Laurel, moved throughout California, Oregon and Idaho, ending in Garden Grove. Randy first worked for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., before founding Insurance, Inc. He was also bank manager, and founder/president of Home Savings Insurance Services of America.

Love of sports started him coaching championship Garden Grove City basketball and Southwest Little League teams, whose team members included three of his sons, Jeff of Orange, Scot of Garden Grove and Chris of Costa Mesa, while he also shared his vision of fair play and sportsmanship with his daughter, Leslee, and son, Tim, of Lake Forest in their high school sports, all surviving. Randy is also survived by his son, Jim, of Cedar Falls, from his first marriage, and his dearly-loved 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He had retired to Bullhead City, Ariz., in 1986. He became a staff writer for the Mojave Valley News and Bullhead City’s Our Town magazine, with his own column on gambling, and I’d bet on it, and published the Mojave Valley Contractors Association’s newsletter. Randy made his last move to Lake Forest, Calif. His favorite times were spent with his dog Max at the park, and family and friends. Randy’s suffering with Alzheimer’s ended peacefully in his sleep.

Randy was long-saddened by the 2001 loss of his wife of 40 years, Laurel Ballantyne of Charles City; his eldest daughter, Amy, of Missouri from his first marriage; and a brother, John, of California. He was also preceded in death by his other three brothers and two sisters.

Sweet dreams papa - you who always put others first, you who never wanted to be a burden, and you who was a Dad to so many others who wanted guidance. He was well-loved by his family and friends and will be genuinely missed..

Wilbur E. Heise

Wilbur E. Heise, 87 of 602 11th St., Charles City, died Monday, December 26, 2005 at Mercy Hospice, Johnston.

Funeral services for Wilbur will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2005 at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 West Blunt St. Officiating will be the Rev. Linda Myren of the Little Brown Church, Nashua. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens with military flag folding and taps honors. Memorial contributions in Wilbur's name may be considered to Mercy Hospice, 5820 Winwood, Dr. Johnston, IA 50131. Memories, and condolences may be sent to the family at the www.fullertonfh.com Web site.Wilbur was born on November 3, 1918, near Ionia, the son of Albert and Amanda "Harnisch" Heise. He attended rural schools near Ionia and Nashua until completing his education at Charles City. He graduated with an accounting major from Hamilton Business College in 1947. He honorably served his country in the Army Air-Corps entering the service on November 30, 1942. As a sergeant he was discharged from the service at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. on November 6, 1945. He farmed near Colwell and drove school bus from 1949 to 1976 when he moved to Preston. and continued farming and driving with the Belle View Community School until his retirement on May 31, 1990. He married Arlene Smith on November 25, 1945, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She preceded him in death in June 2003. Wilbur was a member of the United Methodist Church in Preston and then joined the Little Brown Church when he returned to Charles City. He was also a member of the Charles City American Legion. He enjoyed walking in the outdoors and spending time driving his car looking at the countryside. He traveled to the Mississippi to fish as well as area rivers and ponds. He relished the chance to visit with family and friends.

Those thankful in sharing Wilbur's life include his daughter Barbara E. Conkel and her husband Sid, Saylorville; six grandchildren Debbie Buckner, Julie Belknap, Brent Conkel, Shane Heise, Nicole Bender, and Autumn Enright, eight great grandchildren, two sisters Florence and her husband Virgil Greenzweig, and Bernice Troge, all of Charles City and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are two brothers, one in infancy and Harold "Pete" Heise in 1997; his son Larry Heise in 1990; one niece Dawn Greezweig; and one sister Lucille Trappe in 2005.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com.

Jack Moon

ROCKFORD - Jack Moon, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at home with his family.

Jack was born June 25, 1936, in Rockford, to the late Claire and Wilma Moon. He was a much loved husband, father, and grandfather and leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 30 years, Denise Moon; five sons, Roy Watson, Bobby Moon and his wife Ann, both of Charles City, David Moon and wife Tiffany, Russell Moon and family, both of Angleton, Texas, Stephen Moon and family of Allen, Texas; three daughters, Jennifer Moon, fianc/ Tony and their children Triston, Matthew, and Sydnie Jo of Lake Jackson, Texas, Patricia Palmer and husband Brandon, and Becki Moon and her fianc/ Bryan, both of Angleton, Texas; two sisters, Beverly Nash and Joanne Kuschat; and two brothers, Keith and William Moon all of Iowa.He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Geraldine and Mary.

Jack proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and was a decorated Vietnam War veteran.

We will always keep him in our heart and prayers and miss him greatly.

The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, December 30 in the chapel of Palms Funeral Home in Angleton. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 4 p.m. until service time.

Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home, (979) 849-4343.

On-line condolences may be sent for the family at www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Emiel P. Engels

MASON CITY - Emiel P. Engels, 93, a resident of the Heritage Care Center in Mason City and formerly of 211 7th St. NE in Rockford, died early Wednesday morning, December 28, 2005, at the Heritage Care Center.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. NW in Rockford with Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. NW in Rockford with a Scripture Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the reciting of the rosary. The visitation will continue at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to Emiel’s service.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com Web site. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Emiel P. Engels Memorial Fund.

Posted on 12/29/2005 by Gene Manning

Marian F. Sweeney

Marian F. Sweeney, 80, of 911 Clinton St. in Charles City, died
Tuesday morning, Dec. 27, 2005, at her home with family at her side.

The family appreciates all the care concern, support and prayers that they have received during Marian’s illness. Marian has donated her mortal remains to the University of Iowa, at Iowa City, as a final token of her giving nature.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, at the First Christian Church, 807 S. Main St., Charles City, with Rev. Margaret Hutchens officiating.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family in C/O of Marian’s daughter, Deborah Schmidtke, 409 S. Jackson St., Charles City, IA 50616.

Marian Frances Sweeney was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Charles City, to Ralph and Vera (Wiltse) Kellogg. Marian had lived all of her life in Charles City. She graduated from the Charles City High School, class of 1943. Marian furthered her education having completed her nurses’ training in Clinton, graduating in 1946. Marian was employed as a registered nurse at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City for over 50 years of service, retiring Dec. 30, 1990. On June 9, 1955, Marian was united in marriage to Marvin Spencer Sweeney at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Some of Marian’s interests and leisure activities included reading, playing cards, bowling, gambling - playing nickel slot machines known as "party slots" and watching soaps. She will be best remembered as a strong willed and stubborn woman who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Those left to cherish Marian’s memory are her five children and eleven grandchildren, Vicki Roeder of Charles City; and her family, Chris Roeder and Mindy Roeder; Buddy Mike (Cindy) Sweeney of Sheridan, Wyo. and their family, Mike (Stacy) Sweeney and Tina (Corey) Proulx; Deborah (Richard) Schmidtke of Charles City; and their family, Todd Caster and Wendy (Craig) Bonzer; Bonita (Steven) Sullivan of Charles City; and their family, Zachariah, Tyler and Sheena Sullivan; Jennifer Schallock and Carrie Schmidt of Charles City; and their family, Chad and Shane Schallock; also surviving are nine great grandchildren; one sister, Shirley (Kendall) Dodge of Bella Vista, Ariz. and one brother, Kenneth (Loretta) Kellogg of Port Aransas, Texas.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin S. Sweeney in May of 1982; a grandson, Ryan Caster and his sister, Betty LaCoste.

Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton-Hage-Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211 or www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.

Lydia Schilling

CLARKSVILLE - Lydia Schilling, 96, of Clarksville formerly of Plainfield passed away Thursday morning, December 29, 2005 at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at St. John’s United Church of Christ - Pleasant Hill rural Nashua. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2006 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Posted on 12/31/2005 by Gene Manning