Mary Ellen Wenzel

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mary Ellen Wenzel, 48, of Columbia, Mo., passed away Friday, April 15, 2005, in her home after a long battle with breast cancer.

A memorial service was held in her honor on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Columbia. Her body was donated to Science Care to aid in cancer research. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 6, at the Catholic Church in St. Peter, Minn.Mary was born August 15, 1956, in Mankato, Minn. to Theresa and Clifford Mollert. She graduated from high school in St. Peter, Minn. She married James Wenzel on May 22, 1994, and he survives. Mary previously worked in retail, but most recently was employed at Missouri State Teachers Association. She loved life, her friends and family. She was frequently asked to talk to people recently diagnosed with cancer. She was very involved with fundraisers for Mid-Missouri Breast Cancer Awareness Group, where she was an active member. She was also a member of Connections, a cancer support group at Boone Hospital and Mid-Missouri Lymphedema Network.

Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Anne Davis of St. Peter, Minn. and Jane Mattern of Louisville, Ohio; a brother, David Mollert of Charlotte, NC ; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for breast cancer research in memory of Mary Wenzel to Debbie Self, Administration Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, 115 Business Loop 70 West, DC116.78, Columbia, MO 65203.

Harry Lee Carpenter

FREDERICKSBURG - Harry Lee Carpenter, 65, of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at his home in Fredericksburg.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Hillcrest Baptist and Bretheren Church in Fredericksburg with Pastor Ron Pinckney officiating. Burial was at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg.

Visitation was Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, and one hour prior to services at the church.

                 Posted on 05/02/2005 by Gene Manning

William Monke

PEORIA, AZ - William Luther Monke went home to the Lord on May 1, 2005. He was born in Fremont, Neb. on February 8, 1930 and lived in Fontanelle until 1975 when he moved to Fremont. He passed away at his home in Peoria, AZ where he had spent the winters since 1989.

A memorial service will be held at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fremont on Monday, May 9, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Michael Thomas of Fremont and Rev. Stephen Talmage of Peoria, AZ officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation with the family will be at the Moser Funeral Home on Sunday, May 8, 2005, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Throughout his lifetime, he held many leadership roles within the seed industry and within his community. He was co-owner of Fontanelle Hybrids and co-owner of Monke Brothers Fertilizer Company. He was a charter member of the American National Bank of Fremont and served on the Board of Directors until 1998. He served on the board of both Fontanelle and Arlington Schools and was inducted into the Arlington Education Foundation Hall of Fame in 1997. He served as President of the Nebraska Seedsmen Association and was an active member of the American Seed Trade Association, the Nickerson Farmers Union, the Washington County Feeders and the Nickerson Rural Fire Department. He was an active member of the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peoria, AZ. He was a Steven Minister and active supporter of Habitat for Humanity.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Linda (Monke) Kirk of Omaha; son, David and wife Sheila of Nickerson; daughter Pamela (Monke) Boyajian and husband Mike of Chandler, AZ; daughter Lori (Monke) Rayson of Virginia Beach, VA; daughter, Amy (Monke) Taylor and husband Jim of O'Fallon, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson; his brother Robert and wife Phyllis; two sisters, Muriel Keller and husband Jim, and Ruth Teebkin and husband Richard, all of Fremont.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Wilmeth Monke.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fremont, Neb.

                   Posted on 05/05/2005 by Gene Manning

Floyd H. Wamsley

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Floyd H. Wamsley, 95, of Elkhart, Indiana, and formerly of Floyd, who died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Elkhart General Hospital.

                   Posted on 05/06/2005 by Gene Manning

Lorraine Powers

Lorraine Hammond Thomason Powers, 92, of Moline, Illinois, and formerly of Charles City, died on Friday, May 6, at the Mauget Home, Moline.

Funeral Services for Lorraine Powers will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City, with the Rev. Paul Wilcox officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua.

Friends may call at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time.

Lorraine Hammond was born August 1, 1912, in Nashua, the daughter of Edgar D. and Pearl (Tracy) Hammond. She was raised in the area and attended rural schools in Floyd and Chickasaw Counties, graduating from Nashua High School. She was united in marriage to Howard Powers November 12, 1955, and the couple made their home in Nashua where Lorraine owned and operated a Donut Shop and Caf/ until 1958. A short time later, they moved to Charles City. She worked in both the Nashua and Charles City School Food Service programs and was director of the Charles City Food Service from 1968-1978. She also served as cook for the Girl Scout Camp from 1968-1978.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and women's group and the Heritage Club and Floyd County Volunteers. She was also a member of the American and Iowa School Food Service Associations where she served on the Executive Board for 6 years.

Lorraine enjoyed various arts and crafts and sewing, as well as baking, especially breads and cakes, often in large amounts.

Lorraine is survived by four sons, Stanley (Jackie) Thomason, Rolling Meadows, Ill.; Larry (Lois) Thomason, Fairfield Bay, Ar; Ronald (Cherryl) Thomason, Cedar Rapids; and Spencer (Connie) Thomason, New Berlin Wis.; one daughter, Marilyn (Henry) Hemmen, Rock Island, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Elna (Bernard) Ponto, Kansas City, Mo., and Marjorie (Pat) Hagarty, Cedar Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Max, Glenn, and Clair Hammond; and one grandson. Being with friends and family was very important to Lorraine. Her primary joy in life came from her family. She will be remembered as a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose kitchen and heart were always open. She was admired and adored and will be greatly missed.

A special thank you to all the staff at the Mauget Home for their loving care of our mother.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mauget Home, 5117 7th Ave., Moline, Ill. 61265, or to the Campership Fund in honor of Lorraine Powers, Camp Courageous of Iowa, PO Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310-0418.

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

Betty Ritter

Betty Ritter, 72, of Charles City died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Betty Ritter will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Kent Sovine, of the Bethany Alliance Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.

Betty Jane Dreher Ritter was born August 28, 1933, the daughter of Roy and Bethal Dreher. She received her education at Nora Springs. Betty was married to Kenneth Ritter. Kenneth died in 1998.

She moved to Charles City from California in the early 1990âs. Betty attended Bethany Alliance Church. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, fishing and watching television.

Living family members include six children, Robert Ritter, Mike (Carla) Ritter, and Bonnie Jean Ritter all of Charles City, Marty Sigler of Des Moines, Debra Ritter of Charles City, and Ronald Sigler of Oakland, CA; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a son, Kenneth Ritter.

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

         Posted on 05/09/2005 by Gene Manning

Dorothy Mae Moody

EVANSDALE, Iowa - Dorothy Mae Moody, 83 of Evansdale and formerly of Charles City, died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center.

Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 p.m. and also an hour before the service.

        Posted on 05/10/2005 by Gene Manning

Allen Cowell

Allen Cowell, 71, a resident of 107 13th Avenue, Charles City, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Allen Cowell will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor A. C. Wegner, of the Faith Bible Chapel, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.

Allen Clair Cowell was born February 14, 1934, at Fertile, the son of Vern and Perrnie (Jones) Cowell. He attended school at St. Ansgar. Allen proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married Joan Krumrey at Albert Lea, MN. During his working career Allen was employed at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company for 33 years and was currently employed at Diversified Fasteners. Allen enjoyed going to auctions and collecting all types of clocks. He also looked forward to spending time with his family; especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Joan Cowell of Charles City; four children: Cindy (Tim) Kielman of Phoenix, Ariz., Terri Hearn of Northwood, James Cowell of Osage and Ramona (Doug) Bailey of Charles City; nine grandchildren: Aranda Jo Cowell, who made her home for many years with her grandparents, Faith-Ann (Aaron) White, Christina Vollrath, Kenny and Sami Hearn, Jeremiah and Elizabeth Cowell and Tonya and Tara Bailey; two great grandchildren, Gage and Megan White; two brothers, Lee (Margaret) Cowell of St. Ansgar and Don (Miki) Cowell of Hawaii; and three sisters, Iva Brueswitz of St. Ansgar, Betty (Dale) Van Horn of Ft. Collins, Col., and Karan (Larry) Crilly of St. Ansgar.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Toni Harris, and three brothers.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.

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

Jolene D. Vance

LONE TREE, Iowa - Jolene D. Vance, 60, Lone Tree, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at the Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Coralville.

Funeral services for Jolene were held Tuesday, May 10, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lone Tree. Burial was in the Sunnyside Memorial Garden Cemetery in Charles City.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa City Hospice in memory of Jolene. Online condolences for the Vance family may be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Jolene Diane Vance was born Oct., 13, 1944, in Charles City, the daughter of Ercell and Nora D. (Baldwin) Vance. Jolene was a graduate of the University of Iowa, earning her degree in journalism. Jolene worked for the VA Hospital in Richmond, Va., and the VA Hospital in Iowa City, in administration; at the University of Iowa Law Foundation and at Wallace Moore Publishing in Iowa City.

She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lone Tree where she was recently certified by the Diocese of Davenport for Ministry Formation Program in Pastoral Ministry. She liked to volunteer at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and Prairie Woods Retreat, near Cedar Rapids.

Jolene will be deeply missed by her son, Josh Vance, of Lone Tree; mother, Nora Vance, of Round Lake, Minn., and one sister, Sandra Drayton, of Orlando, Fla. Jolene was preceeded in death by her father.

The Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the funeral services and Jolene's family.

             Posted on 05/11/2005 by Gene Manning

Wendal Allen Liddle

Wendal Allen Liddle, 71, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m., Friday, at the Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 7 p.m., video memorial tribute. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday.Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the New Hampton Fae Stine American Legion Post #38.

The Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Homes of New Hampton (641-394-4334) is in charge of arrangements.

          Posted on 05/12/2005 by Gene Manning

David N. Wygle

David Neal Wygle, age 55, of Charles City, Iowa, died on Thursday, May 12, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, of complications of cancer.

Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2005 at the AMVET Hall in Clarksville. Interment was in Lowell Township Cemetery, rural Clarksville, Iowa.Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

           Posted on 05/17/2005 by Gene Manning

William 'Bill' Ward

William 'Bill' Ward, 76, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for William Ward will be held at 11 a.m., Friday. May 20, at New Life Community Church in Charles City. Pastor Mike McAbee will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. today. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

William Otto Ward was born March 27, 1929, at Wesley, the son of William and Tracy (Goetz) Ward. He was raised and educated in Wesley and Titonka and graduated from Titonka High School. He was married to Janice Bonacker in 1947 and the couple later divorced. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1947-1967 as a Communication Technician 1st Class. His military career included service aboard the USS St. Paul in the Pacific Fleet, and service in Washington D.C., London, England, Istanbul, Turkey, Wiesbaden, Germany, and Spain. Bill worked with the Appliance Center of Charles City from 1967-1979 and was a partner in B & J Water Conditioning from 1979 until his retirement in 1993.

He was united in marriage to Wanda Cuccuini at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on July 1, 1995. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Iowa Water Quality Association, where he served as president in 1991. Bill enjoyed golf, fishing, bowling, playing poker and euchre, working out in the yard and spending winters in Florida. He loved his grandchildren and especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Living relatives include his wife Wanda of Charles City; three daughters, Stephanie (Steve) Sinnwell, Haverhill, Tamara (Arnie) Arnoldussen, Mason City, Melanie Hargrave, Ionia; two stepsons, John Cuccuini, Charles City, Robert Cuccuini (Roberta Lockrem), Charles City; one stepdaughter, Shirley (Scott) Huemann, Mason City; and special family friends, Rick and Sue Rague, Lindsay and Ryan, Waconia, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one sister, Donna (Gilman) White, Charles City; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Edward Fay Ward; one sister, Iva Smith; and son-in-law, a Gene Hargrave.

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

Carol Springer

Carol Springer, 88, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Carol Springer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 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 on Monday an hour prior to the Mass.

Carol Marie Zimmer Springer was born December 24, 1916, in Floyd County, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Hoger) Zimmer. She received her education from Floyd County rural schools and the Charles City High School. On April 29, 1935, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Vincent Springer at Charles City. Carol worked for 24 years in the production department of Salsbury Laboratories. She was a devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Saint Mary's Circle. Carol enjoyed playing cards, especially with her daughter, fishing and collecting knick-knacks. Among other things Carol will be remembered as a fast driver. Her family was always very important to her and she always looked forward to spending time with them.

Living family members include two sons, Ronald (Donna) Springer of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Robert (Cindy) Springer of Charles City; a daughter, LaVonne (Marvin) Plagge of Clarion; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Wayne (Viola) Zimmer of Charles City and Bernard (Madgit) Zimmer of Texarkana, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on November 10, 1993; a son, Larry Springer; a grandson, Steve Allen; a son-in-law, Lloyd Allen; and a brother, Don Zimmer.

Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.

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

Maynard Melvin Biekert

NASHUA - Maynard Melvin Biekert, 78, of Nashua passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2005 at the Waverly Health Center of Cancer.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, with burial in Horton Cemetery, rural Waverly. Military rites will be by the Nashua V.F. W. Post.Visitation will be today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, 319 Main St., (641) 435-4134.

               Posted on 05/19/2005 by Gene Manning

Dorothy Wright

Dorothy Wright, 92, of Charles City died on Thursday, May 19, 2005, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Dorothy Wright will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday an hour prior to the Mass.

Dorothy Marie Nehls was born July 21, 1912, in Floyd County, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Reis) Nehls. She was raised and educated in the area and attended Roseville Catholic School. She was united in marriage to Forest Wright on March 29, 1932, in Charles City, and the couple made their home in the area throughout their lives. Dorothy was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Rosary Society Guild, and St. Maryâs Circle. Dorothy enjoyed watching sports on TV, and spending time outdoors and flowers. She especially loved fishing and will be remembered as a wonderful cook.

Living family members include her daughters, Patricia Winterink of Charles City, and Paulette Wright of Alta Vista; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and one brother, Clair Nehls, Charles City. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister; and two brothers.

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

                Posted on 05/20/2005 by Gene Manning

Donald W. Hull

Donald W. Hull, 74, of 207 8th St. NW in Rockford, died Saturday morning (May 21, 2005), on his 74th birthday, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Don's funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 205 1st Ave. NW in Rockford with Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock with military respects conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.The family will greet relatives and friends at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford from 4-7 p.m. Monday (May 23, 2005). The visitation will continue at the church, one hour prior to the funeral service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Donald W. Hull Memorial Fund.

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

Donald Wayne Hull was born May 21, 1931 in Charles City to John Leonard and Delia Belle (Cook) Hull. He was one of nine children born to his parents. Don attended and graduated from Rockford High School among the class of 1949.

Don was inducted into the United States Army on February 19, 1952 in Des Moines and served his country during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After honorably and faithfully serving his designated time in the service, Don was formally discharged from his military duties on January 26, 1954 from Ft. Sheridan, Ill.

"Zip," as he was fondly known by his family and friends, met his future wife, Jean D. Powers while attending a dance at the Castle Club in Charles City. They married in Lyle, Minn. on December 10, 1955. Zip and Darlene continued their love of dancing, especially fond of ballroom and country-western music. Throughout the years, the couple treasured beginning each new day drinking coffee together, discussing the upcoming day's events and watching the birds and squirrels feed. Mornings were their special time!

Zip took great pride in providing for his family. He was employed as truck driver for Brick and Tile for 17 years and later trucked for Allied Redi Mix in Charles City, retiring in 1997 after 20 years with the company.

Don was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockford, the Moose Lodge and V.F.W. in Charles City, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever of Floyd County and various bowling leagues. He was former president of the Brick and Tile Union and a former den father for the Webelos Boy Scouts. Don will also be well-remembered by many as the outstanding Floyd County Senior Citizen Award recipient in 1994 and an avid baseball and softball fan and umpire. Don was the last remaining charter member of the Shellrock Valley baseball league formed in 1955. While in this league, he served as secretary-treasurer for 16 years and president for 20 years. Don actively umpired baseball and softball games for 35 years on numerous fields in northern and central Iowa.

Zip was a true "people person" in every sense of the word as he was known for his smile, sense of humor and his love of hearing a good story, as well as telling one or two. His zest for life was evident as he enjoyed socializing, often named "Rolodex" because he seemed to know everyone, loved life to the fullest, cheered for the Green Bay Packers, liked the challenge of a good game of cards and tending to his vegetable garden.

Don's greatest love and priority was that of his family and spending quality time with his grandchildren. They will truly miss the trips to McDonalds on Sunday mornings with Grandpa, his practical jokes and having Grandpa in attendance at their activities!

Jeff and his sons fondly recall fishing with Don along the Shellrock and Winnebago Rivers, Crystal Lake and Indian Lake. It was a special bonding for the three generations! Watching sports and discussions of sporting events in the media is a treasured memory that his son, Brad will forever cherish.

Don will be dearly missed by family and friends who have shared in his life.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Jean Hull of Rockford; his two sons, Bradley (Teresa) Hull of Des Moines and Jeffrey (Susie) Hull of Woden; his brother, Robert (Bea) Hull of Jefferson City, Mo., and his seven grandchildren, Randi (Chancy) Chipman and Sheric, Skyler, Ryan, Alex, Alyssa and Derek Hull.

Preceding Don in death are his parents, John and Delia Hull; his four sisters, Marjorie Gabel, Joyce Shaver, Shirley Weaverling and Eva Cantrell and his three brothers, Jack, Charles and Vernon Hull.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Service 641-423-8676 www.fullertonfh.com.

Yolanda M. Dugan

Yolanda M. Dugan, 90, a resident of the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, died late Friday evening (May 20, 2005) at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City with her nephew, the Rev. Dennis Evenson officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church, prior to Yolanda's service.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa-Charles City, 1003 Gilbert St. Charles City, IA 50616 or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.

Yolanda Mary Dugan was born September 22, 1914, in St. Paul, Minn., to Eugenio and Maria Teresa (Tucci) Passafero. She was the second of five children born to her parents. Yolanda's parents had immigrated to the United States prior to her birth, however, in Yolanda's early youth, her family made the decision to move back to Italy. Yolanda attended some of her primary school years in that country. Yolanda's family again relocated back to the United States and she attended school in St. Paul, Minn.

On April 20, 1931, Yolanda was united in marriage to Dale C. Dugan. The couple had met while Dale was a young soldier in the service at Fort Snelling, Minn., Following their marriage, the couple moved to Dale's hometown of Charles City. Together, Dale and Yolanda treasured going for car rides, dancing, playing cards, especially "500," and visiting with relatives and friends.

Yolanda was content in tending to the care of her husband, children and home. She was extremely proud of and devoted to her Catholic faith. Her daughter, Verna has special memories of walking to early morning masses with her mother and sharing in the private bonding of mother and daughter. Yolanda was particularly delighted when her husband, Dale was sponsored by their son, Len and confirmed into the Catholic faith by her nephew, Rev. Dennis Evenson in 1972. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the St. Jude's Women's Circle in Charles City.

Yolanda is described as a generous, caring, loving and hard-working woman who never seemed to complain about anything. Some of her favorite leisure activities and interests included crocheting potholders for anyone and everyone who would like to have one, cooking Italian food (guarding her special family recipes), relaxing on her front porch and attending family reunions and gatherings. She favored clothing herself in dresses, celebrating holidays and found great joy and excitement in sharing in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family fondly recalls that they could never leave Yolanda's home without something in hand to take with them.

Yolanda's smile and wonderful personality will be deeply missed by all who have shared in her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Verna (Don) Shelton of Cedar Falls; her son, Len (Barbara) Dugan of Maple Plain, Minn.; her grandchildren, Dayle (John) Hayes, Mindy (Kevin) Shea, Patrick (Terry) Dugan and Angela (Dan) Dewey and one brother, Lenny Passafero of St. Paul, Minn. She will also be fondly remembered by four great-grandchildren, Tanner, and Mia Cheeseman and Joesy and Lensy Shea and many nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceding Yolanda in death are her husband, Dale C. Dugan in March of 1991; her parents, Eugenio and Maria Teresa Passafero; her infant son, Daniel Dugan; her infant grandson, Leonard Dugan, Jr.; her sisters, Carlene Caruso and Elena Evenson and her brother, Salvatore Passafero.

               Posted on 05/23/2005 by Gene Manning

van H. Achenbach

Ivan H. Achenbach, 93, a resident of the Nora Springs Care Center and formerly of 706 W. Main Ave., Rockford, died Sunday evening (May 22, 2005) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (May 25, 2005) at the First United Methodist Church, 205 1st Ave. NW in Rockford with Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 West Main St. in Rockford. The visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Wednesday.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or to the First United Methodist Church in Rockford.

Betty Bodensteiner

RICEVILLE - Betty Elizabeth Bodensteiner, age 86, of rural Riceville, passed away at her home on Friday, May 20, 2005.

Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Riceville. Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on today, Tuesday, May 24, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. with Rosary at 4 p.m. and Scripture Service at 5 p.m.Betty was born on Nov. 12, 1918 in Slater, Iowa, the daughter of Rollo and Merle (Hildreth) Petefish. She was united in marriage to Christopher Bodensteiner on Sept. 28, 1940, at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines.

Survivors include four sons: Chris S. and his wife, Michelle, of Loveland, Colo., Thomas and his wife, Donna, of Clear Lake, Paul and his fiancee, Jane Ray, of Kansas City, Kan., and James and his wife, Deborah, of Washington, Iowa; four daughters: Mary and her husband, Leonard Laskowski, of Midland, Texas, Margaret and her husband, Jerry Gaia, of Arlington, Tenn., Sara and her husband, William Hanlon, of Tulsa, Okla., and Ann and her husband, Louis Blickenderfer, of Charles City; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Ray Petefish and his wife Geri of Ames, and Harold Petefish and his wife Louise of Dodge Center, and a sister, Joan Robobsky, of Marshalltown.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Christopher in 1997, and two brothers, John and Charles Petefish.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 East Main, in Riceville is in charge of arrangements.

          Posted on 05/24/2005 by Gene Manning

Donald Bartz

Donald Bruce Bartz, age 93, passed away on May 21, 2005. Private services will be held.

Donald was born on April 18, 1912 in Charles City. He served his country by designing large weaponry for U.S. battleships. He then became a design engineer for Oliver White Corporation and Whirl Air Flow.

Ivan H. Achenbach

Ivan H. Achenbach, 93, a resident of the Nora Springs Care Center and formerly of 706 W. Main Ave., Rockford, died Sunday evening, May 22, 2005, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church, 205 1st Ave. NW in Rockford with Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Burial took place at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or to the First United Methodist Church in Rockford.

Ivan Henry Achenbach was born on July 14, 1911 in rural Ulster Township, to Henry C. and Lydia (Greenzweig) Achenbach. He was the first of three children born to his parents. Ivan attended school at the Ulster Township country school from kindergarten through 8th grade and graduated from Rockford High School.

Ivan lived all his life in Floyd County and had a passion for the open, fresh air of living on the farm. Following his graduation, Ivan determined his future as a grain and livestock operator and continued the legacy of his father on the family farm, east of Rockford.

On July 12, 1936, Ivan was united in marriage to Vera Pfundheller at her parent's farm in Ulster Township. As a couple, they treasured long trips and car rides to sightsee or visit relatives and friends. Ivan and Vera were rarely seen apart and worked hand in hand in all aspects of their farming operation. Since the mid-50's, Ivan and his nephew, Jim Marth, joined their talents and farmed together. They shared many long conversations and developed a lasting and close relationship. Life changed dramatically for Ivan when Vera died on February 20, 1995.

Ivan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockford and a former member of the Elk Creek Methodist Church. He was a board member of his church, the Farmer's Co-op Exchange, the Rockford Co-op Creamery and was an Ulster Township Trustee.

Some of Ivan's activities and hobbies included reading the newspapers, having telephone conversations with his family and friends, caring for pets, playing cards, and planting and harvesting with his I.H. tractors! He is described as a caring, focused and patient man who delighted in being included in the lives of his extended family and their children.

Ivan will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Preceding Ivan in death were his wife, Vera Achenbach; his parents Henry and Lydia Achenbach; his sister, Beulah Marth and his brother, Wilbur Achenbach.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main St. Rockford, IA 641-822-3191 www.fullertonfh.com.

Herbert E. "Herb" Knecht

Herbert E. "Herb" Knecht, 80, of 1469 Victory Ave., Charles City, died early Wednesday morning, (May 25, 2005) at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 28, 2005) at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City, with Rev. Carl A. Ries presiding. Interment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. The family will greet friends from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. A rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. by the St. Rose Circle and the scripture wake service to follow at 7 p.m., both to take place at the funeral home.The visitation will continue Saturday one hour prior to the mass in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Social Hall. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Herbert E. Knecht Memorial Fund.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA 50616. (641) 228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com.

         Posted on 05/26/2005 by Gene Manning

William Stevens

Graveside services for William Frank Stevens, 86, 705 6th Ave., Charles City, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City with the Pastor Sharon Sours officiating. Military Rites by Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Mr. Stevens was born June 29, 1918 in Seattle, Wash., the son of William Leo and Elizabeth Mae (Schieldmann). Stevens died Monday, May 30, 2005 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

                    Posted on 05/31/2005 by Gene Manning

Samuel and David Lokenvitz

OTTUMWA, Iowa - Samuel Lee and David Daniel Lokenvitz, infant twin sons of Amber Hinebaugh and Joshua Lokenvitz of Ottumwa, dies at University Hospitals in Iowa City.

They were born n May 26, 2005, in Iowa City.

Samuel died May 26, 2005, while David died May 29, 2005, in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa, with the rev. Randy Miller officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, with the family present from 5-7 p.m.

Living family members include their parents; grandparents Richard Lokenvitz of Charles City, Linda Stoner of Ogden, Ronda and Steve Palmer of Ottumwa, and Russell and Kelley Hinebaugh of Cassville, Mo.; great-grandparents June Lokenvitz of Charles City, Marjorie Hibner of Ogden, Bud and Darlene Mattingly of Ottumwa and Rilla Hinebaugh of Ottumwa.

The twins were preceded in death by great-grandparents Joseph Hibner, Darryl Lokenvitz and Bob Hinebaugh.

Memorials may be made to the March of Dimes.

John Murphy

TONKAWA, Ok. - A memorial service for John Lawrence Murphy, 73, of Ponca City, Ok., and formerly of Riceville, Iowa, will be held at a later date, with burial in Popular Grove Cemetery in Marshall, Ind.

John died May 31, 2005, in Via Christi Regional Medical Center in Ponca City.

Arrangements are under the direction of Dugger Funeral Home in Tonkawa, Ok..

        Posted on 06/03/2005 by Gene Manning