July 2005

Obituary Archive

Floyd County

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Virginia Reams

Virginia Reams, 86, of Charles City, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at her home.

A funeral Mass for Virginia will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. The Rev. Stanley Hayek, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Rose Hill Catholic Cemetery, Greene.

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

Virginia Kathryn Meek was born February 25, 1919, in Charles City, the daughter of John and Mary (Marzen) Meek. She was raised in the area and graduated from the Greene Academy in 1937. She was united in marriage to James Reams on February 20, 1939, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. The couple has lived in the Marble Rock area and Charles City area farming north of Charles City until 1996 when they moved to town. Virginia was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Senior Citizens, the 60-plus group of Floyd, Double Dozen, Heritage Club, St. Francis Circle, and the South Cedar Terrace Card Club. She also served as a 4-H Leader for many years. She enjoyed watching wrestling and softball, gardening and roses, raising chickens and farming. She also loved playing cards and doing word find puzzles. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loving friend to all who knew her.

Living relatives include her husband James, Charles City; sons, Marcus (Eleanor) Reams, Topeka, Kan., Robert (Diane) Reams, Charles City, William (Barbara) Reams, Nashua, and Wally (Mary Lou) Reams, Steven Reams, Michael Reams, and Curt (Carol) Reams all of Charles City; daughters, Mary Jo (Duane) Tresch, Floyd, Cheryl (Ron) Sonberg, Charles City; 36 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brothers Donald Meek, Charles City, and Wayne Meek, Greene; sisters Bonnie Lynch, Greene, and Faith 'Faye' Porter, Belle View, Neb. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Russel Reams, and Richard 'Dick' Reams; two brothers, Johnny and Richard Meek; and three sisters, Shirley Schlangen, Ruth Heitland, and Mary Jean Ramker.

Memorials may be directed to the Charles City Hospice.

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

Posted on 07/02/2005 by Gene Manning

William Allen Erickson

Allen Erickson, age 63, of Chanhassen, Minn., formerly of Dassel, Minn., died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minn.

Funeral Service was held Monday, June 27, 2005, at 11 a.m., at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Dassel, with the Reverend Steven Olson officiating. Casket bearers were: David Biggar, Keith Johanneson, Roger Johnson, David Floren, Jeff Johnson, Patrick Jordan, Gilbert Anderson & Jim Miller. Burial was at Lake Arvilla Cemetery, Dassel, Minn.Allen was born August 30, 1941 in Litchfield, Minn., to Harry and Anna (Anderson) Erickson, one of two children. He was baptized at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Dassel and was a 1959 graduate of Dassel High School. Allen attended college at the University of Minnesota and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1965 and began his career at the National Labor Relations Board in Minneapolis, Minn. Allen then started his own business and management consultant firm, Allen Erickson & Associates, Inc. that he successfully owned and operated for over 30 years.

Allen loved people, always remembered them, was a gracious and giving man who carried laughter in his heart and brought tremendous joy to those who loved him. He will be deeply missed by all.

Allen was preceded in death by his son, Michael, and parents, Harry and Anna Erickson.

Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Erickson-Cody, of Chanhassen; granddaughter, Ellie Maren Cody; sister, Annabelle Johnson, of Dassel; aunt, Ruth Dahlin, of Cokato and aunt, Beatrice Erickson, of Minneapolis.

Funeral arrangements were with the Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska, Minn., (952) 448-2137.

John Ohden

FLOYD - John Ohden, age 82, of rural Floyd, died Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2005, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Ave. Rudd, with Rev. Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and will continue one hour before services at the church on Thursday.

John was born March 9, 1923, on the family farm near Riceville, the son of Herman and Trena (Abels) Ohden. He attended country school near McIntire and graduated from McIntire High School in 1941. John was united in marriage to Alice Brandau on June 21, 1946, at Eden Presbyterian Church, with the ceremony being officiated by Rev. Henry Sinning. They made their home near McIntire, and then moved to a farm east of Rudd. In 1950 they moved to their current farm near Floyd. He was a member of Eden Presbyterian Church and enjoyed farming, woodworking and his family (especially his grand and great-grandchildren.)

He is survived by his six children: Donald (Cheryl "Buffie") Ohden, Nora Springs and their children, Brandy (Aaron) Wilson and Paul Ohden; Edward (Jane) Ohden of Grafton and their children, Renee (Darren) Petersen and their children, Nicole, Ryan and Jenna; Krista (Jerry) Prazak and Amy Ohden; Ann (Arnold) Knoll of New Hampton and their children, Sarah (Chad) Buchholz and Benjamin Knoll; James (Barb) Ohden of Floyd and their children, Jamie (Chad) Schriever and Juli Ohden; Robert Ohden of Floyd; and Keith Ohden of Forest City; three sisters: Erma Ahrens on Renville, Minn., Joyce (Harold) Davenport of Seattle, Wash., and Marion Opitz of Seattle, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Pauline Ohden of Tuscon, Ariz.; four sisters-in-law: Lucille (Neil) Bisbee of Stacyville, Eunice (Homer) Stockdale of Aplington, Elinor Sinning of Rudd and Madge Brandau of Osage; as well as numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded by: his parents; his wife, Alice, in 2004; brother Richard; a grandson, J. Ohden; and three brothers-in-law: Chester Ahrens, Reuben Brandau and Norval Sinning.

The Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706, is in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence H. Gersma

NASHUA - Clarence H. Gersma, age 79, of Nashua, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, at at St. John's U.C.C.-Pleasant Hill, with Pastor Linda Myren officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery, with James Gersma, Mark Siems, Michael Stetzel, Brian Siems, Christopher Rodesiler and Steven Runge as casketbearers. Honorary casketbearers are Christina Rodesiler, Suellen Runge, Nicole Gersma, Amy Stetzel, Emily Stetzel and Paula Siems.Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, and an hour prior to the funeral at the church. On-line memorial condolences may be left for Clarence at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Clarence was born in Dumont, Iowa, on March 7, 1926, the son of Henry and Bertha (Kappel) Gersma. He received his education in rural country schools in Butler and Floyd counties. At an early age, he began farming with his father. On Dec. 1, 1944, he was united in marriage to Louise Anna Vetter at her parents' home west of Nashua. To this union, four children were born. The couple farmed west of Nashua and his son joined him in farming until retiring. In addition to farming, in his early years he worked at the Oliver tractor plant in Charles City and the Ice House in Nashua. Clarence especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting and playing cards. He had been a Riverton Township trustee, president of the board of the Rural Fire Department, a Floyd County Volunteer, Reserve Sheriff's Deputy, on the board of directors for the Nashua Equity Co-op, on the church Consistory and a former president of the rural school board.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Louise; one son, David (Cindy) Gersma of Nashua; three daughters: Faye Stetzel of Cedar Falls, Kathy (Jeff) Sims of Clare, Iowa, and Lisa Gersma of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; nine grandchildren: Christina (Christopher) Rodesiler, Suellen (Steven) Runge, James (Nicole) Gersma, Amy, Michael and Emily Stetzel, Paula, Mark and Brian Siems; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy.

Posted on 07/05/2005 by Gene Manning

Catherine Schwickerath Duryee

NEW HAMPTON - Catherine Schwickerath Duryee, 83, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at her home in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 8, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Monsignor Carl Schmitt celebrating the mass.

Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m., Thursday, July 7, at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and 7 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will also be an hour prior to services at the church.

Joy O. Dobbs

NEW HOPE - Joy O. Dobbs, age 91, of New Hope, formerly of Charles City, passed away with her family at her side on July 4, 2005, after struggling many years with Parkinson's disease.

Funeral services are Friday, July 8, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home, 7800 Bass Lake Road, New Hope. Visitation will be Thursday, July 7, 2005 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Friday.Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial service on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.

She is survived by daughters Fran (Jerry) Davis and Carol (Dennis) Miller; nine grandchildren, Joan (Todd) Hazelton, Jeff, Kent, Rob, Michael, Megan, Clint (Annette), Nathan Miller; and four great-grandchildren, Reece and Luke Hazelton and Jessica and Julia Davis.

She was preceded in death by husband Paul in 1991; parents Bert and Bernice; only sibling, Darrell, who was killed in action in WWII; and step-father, C.J. Lentz.

She loved all of her family deeply and her grandchildren equally without regard to their accomplishments or shortcomings.

Memorials can be sent to St. Therese Home, Struther's Parkinson's Center and St. John's Lutheran Church.

Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home in New Hope is in charge of arrangements.

Posted on 07/06/2005 by Gene Manning

Catherine Schwickerath Duryee

Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

Joy O. Dobbs

Posted on 07/07/2005 by Gene Manning

Catherine Schwickerath Duryee

NEW HAMPTON - Catherine Schwickerath Duryee, 83, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at her home in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m., Friday, July 8, at Holy Family Parish÷St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Monsignor Carl Schmitt celebrating the mass.Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and 7 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will also be an hour prior to services at the church.

Catherine Duryee was born October 8, 1921, at New Hampton, the daughter of Ed and Mabel (French) Breitbach. She was a 1938 graduate of New Hampton High School. On June 26, 1939, Catherine was united in marriage to Norbert Schwickerath at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Jerico. Following their marriage the couple lived with Norbert's parents, Henry and Christine Schwickerath, east of Ionia for a short time. In 1940, the couple moved to a farm west of New Hampton on Highway 18 where they farmed. In 1963, they moved to Charles City. Norbert died May 30, 1969. After Norbert's death, Catherine remained in Charles City where she continued to raise her family. On October 2, 1976, she was united in marriage to Wendell Duryee at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in Charles City until their retirement. Following retirement they spent the next 19 years between Mesa, Ariz., in the winter and Iowa in the summers eventually settling in New Hampton, where they were currently residing. Catherine enjoyed time with her family and playing cards with her brothers and sisters. She also enjoyed square dancing during the years of traveling, crocheting and crafts, flowers and plants. Catherine loved the Lord and her family. Her family being together was very important to her and she looked forward to the many family reunions and the music they shared.

She was a member of the Holy Family Parish in New Hampton.

Catherine is survived by her husband, Wendell, of New Hampton; 11 children: Jeanne Miller and her husband, Leon of Ionia; Ken Schwickerath and his wife, Marilyn, of Charles City; Dan Schwickerath and his wife, Herminia, of Aplington, Iowa; Andy Schwickerath and his wife, Mary Ann, of St. Mary's, Ga.; Steve Schwickerath and his wife, Sandy, of Munds Park, Ariz.; Tom Schwickerath and his wife, Brenda, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mary McDermott and her husband, Mark of Swisher; Keith Schwickerath and his wife, Penny, of Baltimore, Ohio; Roy Schwickerath and his wife, Deb, of Charles City; Teresa Schwickerath and her husband, Shayne O'Shea, of Cottonwood, Ariz.; and Alan Schwickerath and his wife, Dana, of Charles City; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn McQueen of Pikeville, Ky.; two step children Linda Nelson of Forest City and Dennis Duryee of Waterloo; 42 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; two sisters: Ruth (Eugene) Schultz of New Hampton and Viola Palmersheim of New Hampton; two brothers: Donald Breitbach of New Hampton and Dick (Eileen) Breitbach of New Hampton; a sister-in-law, Beverly Breitbach of New Hampton; and a brother-in-law, Jerry (Mel) Schwickerath of Los Angeles, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Norbert Schwickerath; two sons: Michael in infancy (1950) and Charles (April 26, 1996); and a brother, Edward Breitbach.

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

William McGuire

TUPELO, Miss. - William McGuire, age 82, passed away on July 2, 2005, in Tupelo, Miss.

Bill was born in Fairfield, Iowa, to Dr. R.A. and Lou McGuire. He was the youngest of six children. Bill graduated from the University of Iowa and was in engaged in pharmaceutical research for 30 years in both Iowa and California. He worked for Salisbury Laboratories from 1949 to 1964 in Charles City.Bill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Charlotte, of Tupelo, Miss.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Michael and Matthew.

Memorials may be sent to the Congregational Church in Charles City.

Michelle Chapman-Bean

Michelle Chapman-Bean, 35, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, July 8, at the funeral home, with visitation continuing one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Nashua.

A. "John" Cazanas

ROCKFORD - A. John Cazanas, 76, of 340 21st St. S.W., Mason City, died Thursday morning, July 7, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, (641)423-8676.

Posted on 07/08/2005 by Gene Manning

Alda D. Mallery

RUDD- Alda D. Mallery, 77, of Rudd, passed Sunday, July 10, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center, North Iowa, in Mason City, after an extended illness.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 6th Street, Rudd, with Reverend Wendy Johannesen, Rudd United Methodist Church, and Reverend William Polland of Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City, officiating. Inurnment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd.

Alda was born August 25, 1927, to Lottie (Ask) and Thorvald Synsby, at home in Rock Township, Mitchell County. She attended grade school at Rock Township School #3 in Mitchell County, and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1944. After graduation, Alda worked at Johnson's Heating and Plumbing in Osage for a short time. She then moved to Mason City and worked for the telephone company.

Alda met her husband, Donovan Mallery, in 1949, at a dance in Rudd. They were married on September 23, 1951, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. At that time Don was serving in the U.S. Army. After a brief honeymoon, they moved to Kentucky, where he was stationed. After a few months, Don was transferred overseas to serve in the Korean War, and Alda returned home and lived with her parents until his return in 1953.

They lived on a farm just outside of Rudd for the next 50 plus years, where they did grain farming and raised livestock. During those years, Alda worked at Hoover's Hatchery in Rudd, at the Rudd Elementary/Junior High as a cook, and then at the Nora Springs Care Center as an aide, cook, and in housekeeping. She retired in 1989. They had four daughters, Jodee, Lynette, Jill, and Dawn, between 1954 and 1962.

Alda was active in the Rudd United Methodist Church. She always put the needs of others first. She volunteered on many local committees and helped with many Rudd events. Alda's many interests included making latch hook rugs and quilts. She also enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and reading. Attending auctions was also one of her passions. Spending time with her eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren were one of the highlights of her life. She had a special dedication and determination in all her pursuits.

She is survived by her husband. Donovan, of Rudd; their four daughters and their children, Jodee Gentile, and her husband Art, and their children, Ann and Amy, of Salida, Co.; Lynette Harrington, and her husband Steve, and their children, Ashley and April, of Mason City; Jill Dolphin, and her children, Jeremy and his fianc/ Katie Lattimer, Jessica and Janessa, of Olathe, Kan.; and Dawn Lynch, and her husband Stephen, and their daughter, Amber, of New Canaan, Conn.; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Doris Colley, of Ridgeway, Iowa; two sister-in-laws, Delores Muller, of Rockford; and Maxine Vance, and her husband Dale, of Floyd; and many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly loved by many, and will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents; three brother-in-laws, Forrest Muller, Les Shelley, and Orland "Bud" Cooley; one sister-in-law, Eunice Shelley; and one son-in-law, George Dolphin.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs is in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn Celeste Miller

Memorial services for Evelyn Celeste Miller, 5, of 1781 Quarry Road, apartment #4 in Charles City, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005, in Charles City at the Congregational Church, 502 N. Jackson St., in Charles City with the Rev. Phil Corr officiating.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 2 -7 p.m. on Wednesday in Charles City at the Congregational Church at the address above.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Evelyn C. Miller Memorial Fund, 1st Security Bank and Trust, 809 Clark St. Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Andrew J. Christie and Noel L. Miller welcomed their beautiful daughter, Evelyn Celeste Miller into the world at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City on August 22, 1999. She immediately stole their hearts and continued to delight them, as their only daughter, throughout the following five years.

"Evey," as she was lovingly nicknamed by her family and close friends, was a little girl who could "melt your heart" with her infectious smiles and giggles. She was a very intelligent kindergarten student at Washington Elementary School in Charles City and was excited to reveal to all that she would be entering first grade in the fall. Evelyn often professed that she was especially fond of reading and recess and playing with her friends at school.

Evelyn was a "sugar and spice" kind of girl. She loved playing with her Barbie dolls, My Little Pony and Disney Princesses. Evelyn treasured her fun time while pretending in her "dress up" clothes, dancing ("shaking her booty") to the tunes of "Funky Town" or "Shake, Shake, Shake," going swimming, riding her bike and collecting Polly Pocket dolls and Care Bears. Her favorite color was blue and her favorite book, that she read over and over was, "If You Give A Pig a Pancake."

Evelyn's parents claim that their daughter had a creative mind and spirited nature. She exhibited many pieces of her handwork in paintings, drawings and clay. Evelyn often challenged her family and friends to a good game of Candyland and Pretty, Pretty Princess. She was a great mother's helper in assisting with folding clothes and entertaining her three little brothers. When having the opportunity to purchase a special treat at the store, Evelyn would most likely choose gummi bears, a candy necklace, baby bottle pops, a ring pop or licorice, professing, "she didn't much like chocolate!"

Evelyn's dad revealed that he will always have wonderful memories of time spent with his daughter at his home as they together, cooked snacks and meals and spent time just fixing things around the garage. To further enhance Evelyn's blooming interests, he attached a ballet bar in her bedroom so that Evey could dress in her leotards and practice being a ballerina.

Evelyn will forever be cherished and sadly missed by her family and friends who shared in her short but full life.

She is survived by her parents, Andrew "Andy" and Lindsey Christie of Waterloo and Noel Miller and her fiance' Casey Frederiksen of Charles City; her three younger brothers, Gabriel and Damian Frederiksen of Charles City and Wesley Christie of Waterloo; her grandparents, Diane Miller of Charles City; Richard and Linda Christie of Des Moines; David and Janice Weston of Nashua; Dennis King of Charles City and Mark and Sandy Kuykendall of Floyd; her great-grandparents, Ada Day of Yreaka, Calif.; James and Betty Wright of Knoxville, Ten.; Donald and Rosie Carnagey of Collinsville, Okla. and Edna King of Marble Rock.

Evelyn will also be greatly missed by her great-great grandparents, Violet Woodall of Janesville and Ophelia Watts of Bartlesville, Okla.; her aunts and uncles and cousins, Alithya Runyan, Destiny, Boe and Luke, Irene Miller, Mark Miller, Dawn Miller, Autumn Miller, Steven Christie, Tina (Jeff) Spears and Marley Jane, Jeremiah Christie, Shane (Desiree') Carnagey, Zachary Weston, Niki (Lewis) Litzel and Alena and Brandi (Joe) Hoffmann and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceding Evelyn in death is her grandfather, Terry Miller

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

Joseph Jenkins

Joseph Jenkins, 65, of Charles City, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Joseph Jenkins will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, with Rev. LaVonne Kaasa, pastor of the Floyd United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens with full military honors provided by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Joseph Henry Jenkins was born May 25, 1940, at Charles City, the son of Felix and Florence (Brooks) Jenkins. He was raised and educated in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School. He worked for Oliver White Farms since 1959. Following his employment there he worked for Featherlite for four years. Joseph enjoyed watching TV and playing cards. He especially loved going to Dave's every afternoon for coffee with the guys.

Living relatives include two daughters, Elizabeth Jenkins, Charles City, and Jeanette Jenkins and special friend Brooke Wakeley, Seattle, Wash.; three grandchildren, Ayla Perry, Taya Perry, and Sacoya Jenkins, all of Charles City. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerold; and one nephew, Timothy Jenkins.

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

Catherine Eva Schultz

Catherine Eva Schultz, age 89, of Nashua, died Monday, July 11, 2005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Nashua with Rev. Carl Ries celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, with Marc Jost, Jeremy Deutsch, Lavern Hon, Ken Haut, Bruce Goddard and Mathew Goddard as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Adams, John Tegmeier, Ron Bilharz and Tom Benyo.

Friends may call 4-8 Tuesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continues from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. On-line memorial condolences may be left for Catherine at.Catherine was born May 1, 1916, in Lawler, the daughter of Jacob and Constance (Meylinger) Biretz. She received her education in rural country schools near Lawler. In 1935, she married Albert J. Schultz at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua. To this union four sons were born. Their son, Fred, died in infancy. In 1940, Albert died in an accident.

For many years, Catherine cleaned the church and rectory and was a very active member at St. Michael's where she led the rosary and was often seen helping in the social hall. She enjoyed watching TV, especially her shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Days of Our Lives." Catherine will be fondly remembered as being a very generous person who treasured time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include three sons; Paul Schultz of Rockford, Leo (Connie) Schultz of Nashua, Harold Andrew (Lesley) of Albuquerque, N.M. Seven granddaughters; Khristine Bigelow, Connie (Bruce) Goddard, Christy (Jeremy) Deutsch, Cathy (Kenny) Haut, Carey (Marc) Jost, Ashley Schultz, Erin Marzen and 10 great-grandchildren. Two sisters; Barb Marker of Charles City and Anna Nemmers of Charles City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, a great-grandson; David Paul Schultz, five brothers and one sister.

Posted on 07/12/2005 by Gene Manning

Kenn Jenn

HUMBOLDT - Kenn Jenn, 72, of Humboldt, passed away July 12, 2005, at the Humboldt Care Center South. Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt with the Rev. J.K. Raether officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.

Mr. Jenn is survived by his sister, Joyce Fisher and her husband Ray, of Humboldt; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. and Evelyn E. (Bacon) Jenn.

Kenneth Edward Jenn, the son of Clarence E. and Evelyn E. (Bacon) Jenn, was born August 11, 1932, at Charles City. He was raised and educated there and graduated from Charles City High School in 1951. He then attended the Chicago Institute of Art and became an interior designer. He worked in the Waterloo and Cedar Rapids areas until moving to LaJolla, Calif. in 1979 and eventually to San Diego, Calif. where he practiced as a self-employed interior designer for many years. In March of 1998, Kenn returned to Iowa and made his home at Humboldt Homes until becoming a resident of the Humboldt Care Center South in June of this year.

Kenn enjoyed tending the Horse Shoe Garden at Humboldt Homes, as well as his own gardens, and bird watching and feeding.

The Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt is in charge of arrangements, (515) 332-1321.

Posted on 07/13/2005 by Gene Manning

Robert L. Eckenrod

Robert L. Eckenrod, Sr, 83, of Waterloo, died Tuesday July 12, 2005, at the Covenant Medical Center.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday July 15, at the Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, in Waterloo, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by Becker-Chapman Post #138 American Legion and the V.F.W. Post #1623. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and for one hour before services at the funeral home.He was born March 6, 1922, in Chickasaw County, son of Leonard and Cleo Tucker Eckenrod. He married Fonda Mae Nicholson Stocks on October 8, 1948, in Nashua. He was a commercial builder for Jens Olsen Construction Co., retiring in August of 1983. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

Robert is survived by his wife Fonda, of Waterloo; two sons: Robert (Kathy) Eckenrod, Jr. of Waterloo and Rodney (Jan) Eckenrod of Waterloo; three daughters: Judith Pint of Halton City, Texas, Jane (Marv) Hansen of Waterloo and Janice Eckenrod of Waterloo; one brother, Kenneth (Mabel) Eckenrod of Waterloo; two sisters: Mary Lou (Bob) Haaker of Flippen, Ark., and Shirley Eckenrod of Muskego, Wisc.; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jacqualine Pint; four brothers, Donald, Lesley, Richard, and Jerry Eckendrod; and one sister, Gloria "Pat" Schwartzkof.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the National Alzheimers Foundation.

The Kearns, Huisman - Schumacher Chapel on Kimball in charge of arrangements, (319) 233-3146 or www.kearnsfuneralservice.com.

Posted on 07/14/2005 by Gene Manning

Rose Butler

Rose Butler, 96, of Charles City, died on July 15, 2005, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Rose Butler will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Monday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Rose Loretta Nilles was born May 20, 1909, in Webster City, the fifth child and daughter of Charles and Mary (Smith) Nilles. As a teenager, the family moved to New Hampton and later Charles City. She attended rural school and St Joseph's at New Hampton for her education. She worked at the knitting mill and did domestic work for several families in the area. She was united in marriage to Mark E. 'Buck' Butler on November 18, 1936, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Charles City. The couple then moved to the Chicago area. Upon their return to Charles City, Rose was the caretaker of several family members and was a cook for several establishments including the IC Catholic School and spent many years as a cook for Club 218. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rosary Society, Senior Citizens, and the Heritage Club. Rose enjoyed taking many bus trips and crocheting until her eyesight failed.

Living family members include nieces, Florence (Gary) Beek, Greene, Sharon (Jim) Anthony, Hastings, Minn., Patricia Evans, Kent, Wash., and Sue (Ken) St. Pierre, Kettle Falls, Wash.; nephews, Jerry (Marcia) Nilles, Peoria, Ariz., James (Carol) Nilles, Mishawaka, Ind., Dr. Henry (Ellie) Nixt, Marion Ohio, and Dr. Thomas (Sheryl) Nixt of Honolulu, Hawaii; nephew-in-law Richard Tyndall, Mooresville, N.C.; niece-in-law Ginger Nixt, Highlands Ranch, Col.; and many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1967; sisters Catherine Nilles and Mary Nixt; brothers, Leo, Peter, Carl, and Francis 'Bud' Nilles; niece Margaret Tyndall; and nephew Roger Nixt.

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

Opal M. Stanton

NEW HAMPTON - Opal M. Stanton, 95, of New Hampton, died Friday, July 15, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be 3 pm Sunday, July 17 at the First Baptist Church in New Hampton.

Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3-7 pm Saturday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.

Opal Mae Stanton was born November 24, 1909 at Rock Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard F. and Mae E. (Wyborney) Heiny. At an early age she moved with her family to Medina, N.D., where she graduated from high school in 1929. The family then moved to the Austin, Minn., area. On Dec. 4, 1933, Opal was united in marriage to Wayne Stanton in Austin, Minn. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Austin and Lyle, Minn., area. In 1959 the couple moved to the New Hampton area and in 1964 purchased the farm where they were currently residing West of New Hampton. Over the years Opal farmed with her husband and children. She was known as an excellent cook and enjoyed crocheting. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was active in church activities. Opal was also a member of the Las Amigas Club. Opal accepted Christ as a young mother.

Opal is survived by her husband of 71 years Wayne; three children: Eleanor (Kenneth) Hollerud of Austin, Minn., Dorothy Beyer of New Hampton, and Duane (Marilyn) Stanton of New Hampton; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a brother Sid (Eileen) Heiny of Austin, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Barbara Chapman; two sons-in-law: Jack Chapman and Delbert Beyer; three sisters: Wilma, Goldie, and Doris; and three brothers: George, Leonard and Jim.

The Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, (641) 394-433, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest "Ernie" P. Hoppe

FLOYD - Ernest "Ernie" P. Hoppe, 93, of 901 Monroe St., Floyd died Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Graveside military respects will be provided by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Ernest P. Hoppe Memorial Fund. Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on-line at www.fullertonfh.com.

Posted on 07/18/2005 by Gene Manning

Ernest P. "Ernie" Hoppe

FLOYD - Ernest P. "Ernie" Hoppe, 93, of 901 Monroe St. in Floyd, died Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City with Rev. Paul Phillips officiating. Interment and military graveside services provided by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Ernie's service on Wednesday.

Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the Ernest P. Hoppe Memorial Fund.

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

Ernest Paul Hoppe was born November 19, 1911, in rural Floyd County. He was one of four children born to his parents, Emil and Anna (Horrmann) Hoppe. Ernie attended and graduated from Floyd High School.

Ernie was inducted into the United States Army on April 17, 1941, and served his country during W.W.II, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After honorably and faithfully serving his designated time, Ernie was formally discharged from his military duties on December 4, 1945.

With the exception of his military service, Ernie was a well-known and lifelong resident of Floyd. He was a self-employed carpenter and handyman and regarded by many in Floyd as, "the local lifeguard." He seemed to be present as a watchful eye when children swam in the Cedar River near his home. Ernie was content in living a life of simplicity. He was mostly seen in the summertime without shoes, preferring to be barefoot when tending to his errands or his many fruit trees, strawberry and raspberry beds, grape vines and vegetable gardens. His diet consisted of mostly the foods of his labor and he lived by his own personal motto, "Do As I Please!"

Ernie was always available to his family, neighbors and friends whenever there was a call for needed help. Several years ago, the families of Floyd, who thought a lot of Ernie, threw him a special birthday party! Highlighting the celebration was the gift of a new television set, which Ernie had previously never owned in his home.

Many years ago, Ernie dug a long and deep cave into a limestone hill on his property by hand. The cave stored his and many of his neighbor's fruits and vegetables, was a shelter from inclement weather and was completed with electricity. Ernie was proud of his cave and property and welcomed many tours.

In Ernie's earlier years, he helped build motorized air boats with his friends, especially with Ralph Brown. He also found joy in watching college basketball games on television. Ernie is described by his family as a man who was sometimes stubborn, yet very determined and friendly.

Ernie will be greatly missed by family and friends who have shared in his life.

He is survived by his brother-in-law, Alton Hendrix of Charles City; his five nephews and nieces, Art Ernst of Charles City, Ray (Betty) Hendrix of Charles City, Virginia (Tony) Koeff of Janesville, Dr. James (Diane) Hendrix of Burlington, Iowa, and Carolyn (Bruce) Wight of Lincoln, Neb., and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceding Ernie in death are his parents, Emil and Anna Hoppe; his two sisters, Irma Ernst and Vera Hendrix; his brother, Lloyd Hoppe and his niece, Judy Ernst.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA, (641) 423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia Mae Schwickerath

FREDERICKSBURG, Iowa - Virginia Mae Schwickerath, 79, of Fredericksburg, died Saturday morning, July 16, 2005, in Chandler, Arizona.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center in New Hampton, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton.Friends may call from 3-8 p.m., Friday, July 22, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary, 7 p.m. Scripture Service and 7:30 p.m. Video Memorial Tribute. Further visitation will be one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

Online memorial condolences for Virginia may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

The Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

Glen Crabtree

AREDALE, Iowa - Glen Crabtree, 79, or rural Aredale, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2005, at Hospice of North Iowa.

He is survived by his wife, Lois, and daughters Kathleen Iverson of Rochester, Minn., and Linda Danner of Hampton.

Posted on 07/19/2005 by Gene Manning

Sarah Howell

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Sarah Howell, 72, of Charles City, who died Monday, July 18, 2005, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Posted on 07/20/2005 by Gene Manning

Gwendolyn M. Douglas

Gwendolyn M. Douglas, 80, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Reverend Harvey Abrahamson officiating.

Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery with Jerry Douglas, Dean Nosbisch, Dennis Douglas, Anthony Douglas, Jason Bathke and Steven Douglas serving as casket bearers.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.

Gwendolyn M. Douglas was born September 1, 1924 on the family farm one mile west of Williamstown, the daughter of August & Helen (Wilson) Kahn. On January 31, 1942, Gwendolyn was united in marriage to Bernard Douglas at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple farmed in Chickasaw County until 1977 when they moved to an acreage north of New Hampton. In 1989 ,the couple moved in to New Hampton. Throughout the years, Gwendolyn worked as a cook at the Heritage Residence and the Senior Center in New Hampton. She also served as a volunteer at the Senior Center. Gwendolyn enjoyed writing poetry, square dancing and going to dances, sewing, quilting, crafting, gardening, playing cards and watching Nascar races. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Gwendolyn is survived by five daughters: Helen Nosbisch of Waterloo, Gloria Parks of New Hampton, Norma (Tim) Shea of Dodge City, Kan., Nancy (Tim) Bathke of Tripoli, and Angela Piper of Ionia; three sons: Louis (Karen) Douglas of Waterloo, Duane (Brenda) Douglas of Cresco, and Reuben (Carla) Douglas of Denver, Iowa; 25 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and two sisters: Geraldine Huffman of New Hampton and Norma Nissen of Comanche, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons in infancy Bernard and Dennis; husband Bernard October 31, 2000; and three sons-in-law: William Nosbisch, Gary Piper, and Donald Parks.

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

Sarah Howell

Sarah Howell, 72, of Charles City, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Memorial services for Sarah Howell will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Paul Wilcox will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Sarah Joan Huston Howell was born July 11, 1933, at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Carlson) Huston. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School. On November 19, 1955, she married Everett Howell at Iowa Falls. They later divorced. Sarah worked for many years as a bookkeeper in Chicago. Currently, she was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and had worked with the Stephen Ministry of the Methodist Church while in Chicago. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens Center where she had served on the site council. Sarah took special enjoyment in listening to music of various types. She also looked forward to visiting with friends, reading and participating in book study groups and Bible study groups.

Living family members include a daughter, Peggy (Ron) Boyll of Charles City; two sons: David (Heather) Howell of Wilmette, Ill., and Thomas (Cyndi) Howell of Indio, Calif.; and four grandchildren: Ryan and Trevor Boyll of Charles City, and Andrew and Amanda Howell of Wilmette, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Posted on 07/21/2005 by Gene Manning

Dean Claire Tweed

MARBLE ROCK - Funeral service for Dean Claire Tweed, 77, of 403 Beelar St., Marble Rock, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at the Methodist Church in Marble Rock with Pastor Ken Kent officiating, with burial in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Reid's Funeral chapel in Marble Rock. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services.

Dean Tweed was born November 8, 1927 on a farm near Fertile, in Worth County, a son of Harry (Joe) Joseph and Opal (Hovland) Tweed and died Saturday, July 23, 2005 at his home in Marble Rock after a short battle with cancer.

He received his education in Lake Mills. Went on to serve in the Army in WWII. On February 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Iris Judene Heyer in Woden. To this union six children were born.

He was a 50-year member of the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock. They lived in Hampton, Greene, then Marble Rock. Many hours were spent in the Tweedybird camper school bus as the family was growing up. During this time, Dean worked for Klassi Hardware repairing TVs and radios. He later worked with Klassi Ford Motor, where one of his specialties was keeping the 57 thru 59 Ford Skyliner retractable hardtop convertibles working smoothly. Dean was self employed as a 'jack of all trades and master of many.' Electrician, mechanic, carpentry, plumbing were a few of his talents. Then he went into business for himself in Marble Rock as "Dean's Radio & TV" selling new televisions and home repair of TVs and radios. He was remembered for bringing a TV to the Marble Rock school so the students could watch John Glenn orbit the earth.

He was a good communicator and always had a story to tell to anyone that would listen. Dean also remodeled homes and farm buildings and kept several Marble Rock and Dougherty farmers operations running smoothly with his innovative repairs. He retired in 1989 after a fall in Lake Mills that limited his physical abilities. Dean and Iris also ran the Laundry of ID in Marble Rock until April, 2005, when he was diagnosed with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Iris of Marble Rock; two sons: Randy Tweed of Houston, Texas and Terry (Sue) Tweed of Woden; two daughters: Coralyn (Tom) Engels and LeAnn (Marty) Ginther of Rockford; son-in-law: Richard and his wife, Barb Weiner of Nora Springs and daughter-in-law: Cyndy and her husband, Vernon Rankin of Cheyenne, Wyoming; three sisters: Yvonne Wiele and Dorothy (Hartley) Alden of Dougherty, Bonnie DeWall of Mason City; three brothers: Ray (Barb) Tweed of Lake Mills, Roger (Lib) Tweed of Cold Springs, Minn., Michael (Jeanine) Tweed of Thompson; and brother-in-law, Russell and his wife, Kay Heyer of McWonago, Wis.; twenty three grandchildren: Scott Tweed, Michelle (Jeremy) Michels, Michael (Ashley) Tweed, Stephanie Tweed, Dustin, Robert and Kelli Jo Weiner, Samuel Booth, Charlie Weiner, Christina, Joseph, Kathy, Anthony, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Engels, Colter, Cory and Larissa Ginther, Tera, Jennifer, Jamie, Chelsea and Matthew Tweed; and four great grandchildren: Jonathan Mechels, Brayden Tweed, Caedmon Mechels and Sara Tweed; and faithful dog, Prince.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Judene Kay (Tweed) Weiner, 1988, wife of Richard Weiner; son: Gary Lynn Tweed, 1993, husband of Cyndy Rankin; two brothers DeWard and Don Tweed; and two sisters: Leona Thompson and Gayle Bolton.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dean Tweed Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Henry Walters

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Henry Walters, 84, of Elma, formerly of Charles City, who died Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Colonial Manor in Elma.

Charles Stiles

Charles Stiles, 84, of Charles City died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Charles Stiles will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2005, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Reverend James Stiles, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.Visitation will be Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Charles William Stiles was born October 6, 1920, at Swea City, the son of Vaughn and Alta (Potter) Stiles. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1938. On October 5, 1941, he was united in marriage to Helen Erickson at Charles City. Charles retired after 37 years, from the Oliver/White Farm Corporation. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Charles enjoyed woodworking and created many items for both his family and the church. Both Charles and Helen were avid Comettes softball fans, supporting the teams in various ways over the years.

Living family members include his wife, Helen, of Charles City; four children, Reverend James (Jeanette) Stiles of Mason City, Jane (Harv) Johnson of Rogers, Minn., John (Roberta) Stiles of Lewiston, Minn. and Jean (Randy) Christensen of Mason City; nine grandchildren, Jami (Craig) Shelbrock, Jeff (Heather) Stiles, Julie (Bill) Robbins, Joseph (Melissa) Ostermann, Brent Stiles, Troy Stiles, Melinda Stiles, Kathryn Christensen and Jenna Christensen; two great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Marlys Stiles of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, Don and Delbert Stiles.

Memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Street, Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

June Bishop

June Irene Bishop, 88, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 21, 2005 at her home. June previously lived in the Scarville area for 44 years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., today, Monday, July 25, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville, Iowa. Burial will be at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in Kiester, Minn. Visitation was Sunday, July 24, at Mittlestadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills with family present.

June was born June 11, 1917, in Cerro Gordo County at the home place near Nora Springs. She was the first of three daughters to parents Delia (Arzberger) and Blaine Bishop. She grew up in the Nora Springs and Plymouth area, graduating as valedictorian of her class in 1934 at Plymouth. In her early years, she taught school at Grafton, Dayton, Fayette and other schools.June married Walter Thomas Scherb on August 17, 1947, in Mason City. June and Walter moved to the farm in Scarville in 1952 where she resided until 1996, at which time she moved to Rockford and later to Charles City to be near her daughter.

June and Walter were blessed with three children, Yolanda, Dwayne and Greg. After moving from the farm, June enjoyed visiting with her apartment neighbors, going to the Rockford Senior Center, playing cards and traveling. She enjoyed staying informed by reading several newspapers and completing many crewel needlework pieces. She was a long-time member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville.

June is survived by her daughter, Yolanda (Paul) Van Ausdall of Charles City; sons, Dwayne (Tina) Scherb of Rolling Prairie, Ind. and Greg (Rita) Scherb of Scarville; grandchildren: Christopher Scherb, Marty, Bret and Scott Van Ausdall, Danielle and Thomas Scherb; sisters, Wanda Laine and Joyce Calgaard; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter; her parents; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Mittlestadt Funeral Home of Lakes Mills, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Posted on 07/25/2005 by Gene Manning

Henry Walters

Henry "Hank" Walters, 84, of Elma, formerly of Charles City, died Sunday, July 24, 2005 at the Colonial Manor in Elma.

Funeral services for Henry Walters will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Martin Miller, of the Rudd Wesleyan Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

Henry "Hank" Walters was born February 26, 1921, at Aplington, the son of Henry and Lena (Brinkman) Walters. Following his education, he worked in the area at a locker and worked with his father plastering.

Hank served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII serving aboard the USS Colorado. On February 22, 1955, he was united in marriage to Patricia Otto in Bethany, Mo.

Hank was the owner/operator of North Iowa Plastering Company and worked throughout the Midwest. The couple spent most of their married life in Charles City before moving to Elma. Hank was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City, and the VFW. His favorite pastimes included fishing, hunting, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Living family members include his wife, Patricia, of Elma; three children, Debra (Kenny) Holzer, Charles City, Mark (Tami) Walters, Seattle, Wash., and Randy Walters of Ohio; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn DeVries and Merna Koppedryer, both of Aplington, and Lela Uhlenhopp, of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jeanne Walters; infant brother and brother Richard; and four sisters, Gertrude, Swanetta, Wilma and Doris.

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

June Scherb

June Irene Bishop, 88, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 21, 2005 at her home. June previously lived in the Scarville area for 44 years. Funeral services were held at Monday, July 25 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville, Iowa. Burial was at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in Kiester, Minn. Visitation was Sunday, July 24, at Mittlestadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills with family present.

June was born June 11, 1917, in Cerro Gordo County at the home place near Nora Springs. She was the first of three daughters to parents Delia (Arzberger) and Blaine Bishop. She grew up in the Nora Springs and Plymouth area, graduating as valedictorian of her class in 1934 at Plymouth. In her early years, she taught school at Grafton, Dayton, Fayette and other schools.

June married Walter Thomas Scherb on August 17, 1947, in Mason City. June and Walter moved to the farm in Scarville in 1952 where she resided until 1996, at which time she moved to Rockford and later to Charles City to be near her daughter.

June and Walter were blessed with three children, Yolanda, Dwayne and Greg. After moving from the farm, June enjoyed visiting with her apartment neighbors, going to the Rockford Senior Center, playing cards and traveling. She enjoyed staying informed by reading several newspapers and completing many crewel needlework pieces. She was a long-time member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville.

June is survived by her daughter, Yolanda (Paul) Van Ausdall of Charles City; sons, Dwayne (Tina) Scherb of Rolling Prairie, Ind. and Greg (Rita) Scherb of Scarville; grandchildren: Christopher Scherb, Marty, Bret and Scott Van Ausdall, Danielle and Thomas Scherb; sisters, Wanda Laine and Joyce Calgaard; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter; her parents; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Mittlestadt Funeral Home of Lakes Mills, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Posted on 07/26/2005 by Gene Manning

Sally A. Wood

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Sally A. Wood, 69, Charles City, who died on Sunday, July 24, 2005, at her residence.

Delmar C. Foster

MASON CITY - Funeral services for Delmar C. Foster, 69, of 80 Pebble Creek Ct., Mason City, formerly of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene, where there will be a public Scripture Service and time of Remembrance beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Friday.

Posted on 07/27/2005 by Gene Manning

Sally A. Wood

Sally A. Williams Simonson Wood, 69, of Charles City, went to live with her Lord on Sunday the July 24, 2005.

Memorial Services for Sally Wood will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 1, at First Congregational Church, Charles City, with later inurnment beside her late husband in Havre, Montana.

Sally was born May 7, 1936, in Boone, Iowa, to Robert A. and Minnie (Harris) Williams. She spent her life serving her God and others. She graduated from Augustana Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Ill. Sally worked at Boone County Hospital for ten years in various positions. She was very active in health care in Ames, Charles City, Sterling, Ill., and in Havre, Mont. She obtained her BS degree in health care administration in 1975 from the University of Minnesota. Sally and two sons, Kyle and Brian, moved to Montana in 1977, where she was instrumental in establishing home health care and a skilled nursing facility at Northern Montana Hospital. She served this community until 1997, when she retired from a senior vice-president position at the hospital. Sally was an active member and past president of Rotary in Havre, and Charles City, and Soroptimists in Havre. She was recognized as Soroptimist of the Year in 1991 and Montana Woman of the Year by the Montana Business & Professional Women organization. She was a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Administrators. In 2003, Sally and Kyle moved back to Charles City, and Kyle was moved into the Comprehensive Systems, Inc. facility. Always active, she served on the Women's Fellowship and Prudential Board of the First Congregational Church, Charles City.

Living family members include her three sons, Kevin (Lynn) Simonson, Charles City, Kyle Simonson, Charles City, Brian (Sherri) Simonson, Monterey, Calif.; two step-children, Greg (Barbie) Wood, and Gayle Wood Bachini; 11 grandchildren. She is also survived by two four-legged children with fur coats, Sassie and Lucy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert A. Williams, Jr. and her husband, Dr. Jerry Lee Wood.

Sally requests that all memorials go to the Dr. Jerry and Sally Wood Scholarship at the University of Montana-Northern in Havre, Mont.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. 'Bob' Muench

NASHUA - Robert L. 'Bob' Muench, 84, of Nashua passed away Thursday afternoon, July 28, 2005, at the New Hampton Care Center in New Hampton, Iowa.

Funeral services are pending at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134.

Posted on 07/29/2005 by Gene Manning