Harriett Elfers
Published: Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Harriett Elfers, 90, of Charles City and formerly of Floyd, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Harriett Elfers will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family, the Grace United Methodist Church, 701 First Ave., Floyd, IA 50435, or Dollars for Scholars.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
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Arnold ‘Arnie’ Henn
Published: Tuesday, July 4, 2006
NEW HAMPTON — Arnold "Arnie" Henn, 71, of New Hampton, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center in New Hampton. Military Interment Rites were conducted by Fae Stine American Legion Post #38 in the New Hampton City Cemetery.
Visitation was Friday, June 30, from 3-8 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Online condolences for Arnie’s family may be left at
www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.
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Irene L. Maxson
Published: Tuesday, July 4, 2006
CEDAR FALLS — Irene L. Maxson, 83, of the Bartels Lutheran Home, Waverly, formerly of Cedar Falls, died Friday, June 30, at the Bartels Lutheran Home.
Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, Waterloo, with burial in Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
She was born March 17, 1923, in Hanlontown, daughter of Martin and Louise Marotz Oswald. She married Dean M. Maxson on Oct. 18, 1942, in Nashua. He died Dec. 29, 1997. She was a legal secretary for the Larson & Carr Law Firm in Charles City and later was employed with Waterloo Wood Bearing and Wehauser, Inc. She was past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Charles City.
Survivors include three sons, Douglas (Sharon) of Goldfield, David (Lynn) of Grundy Center and Michael (Diane) of Waterloo; a daugter, Patricia (Jim) Schmolt of Cedar Falls; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Myron Oswald of Harpers Ferry; and four sisters, Esther Hudson of Fresno, Calif., Irma Husome and Bernice Mixdorf, both of Cedar Falls; and Elaine (Jim) Bogel of Jesup.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Melvin.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Posted on 07/04/2006 by Gene Manning
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Tyler Wayne Tank
Published: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
NEW HAMPTON — Tyler Wayne Tank, 15, of New Hampton, died accidentally on Sunday, July 2, 2006, in Dane County, Wis..
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday July 6 at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center in New Hampton. Rev. Don Zapla of Holy Family Parish and Pastor Kevin Frey of Trinity Lutheran Church will preside at the service. Burial will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be an 8 p.m. Scripture Service. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Thursday. Online condolences for Tyler ‘s family may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com
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Harriet Elfers
Published: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Harriett Elfers, 90, of Charles City and formerly of Floyd, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Harriett Elfers will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd. Visitation will be at the church an hour prior to the funeral service.
Harriett Wavel Stewart Burzette Elfers was born Sept. 16, 1915, in Floyd County the daughter of Lloyd and Hazel (Raymond) Stewart. She graduated from the Floyd High School in 1933. On Dec. 18, 1935, she was united in marriage to Ivan R. Burzette. Ivan died on Nov. 9, 1968. Harriett then married Wayne Elfers on July 22, 1972. Wayne died on July 18, 1988. She was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Floyd Alumni Association, Oakwood Cemetery Association and Floyd Scholarship Fund. Harriett was a volunteer at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. She worked at the Floyd Post Office, Charles City Community Schools and as a foster grandparent.
Harriett is survived by four daughters, Betty (Roger) LaCoste and Cheryl Holtz both of Leawood, Kan., Bea (David) Troyanek and Cathy Burzette both of Cheyenne, Wyo.; two step daughters, Linda (David) Ervin of Bella Vista, Ark. and Diane (Stan) Bonta of Urbandale; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lee (Alice) Stewart and Larry (Donna) Stewart, both of Charles City; an aunt, Eunice Field of Charles City; countless loving nieces and nephews; extended family and friends; and special companion Howard Barrett.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Hazel Stewart; husband Ivan R. Burzette and son, Francis Burzette; husband Wayne Elfers; a sister, Joyce Wilcox; three brothers, Raymond, George and Eugene Stewart; and two grandchildren, Daniel Stalker and Jeannie Rud.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family; Grace United Methodist Church, 701 First Ave., Floyd, IA 50435; or Floyd Scholarship Fund.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
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Alen Balgaard
Published: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, for Alen Balgaard, 85, of Charles City, who died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at his home.
Marie Helen Fritcher
NASHUA — Marie Helen Fritcher, 93, of Nashua, died Monday, July 3, 2006, at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center in Shell Rock.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, at First Baptist Church in Plainfield. Interment will be in Willow Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral at church.
Online condolences for Marie’s family may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com, (641) 435-4134.
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Margaret L. Schneider
Published: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
COUNCIL BLUFFS — Margaret L. Schneider, 90, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006. She was born Oct. 23, 1915, in Stapleton, Neb., to the late Ora and Lydia Viehmeyer Lewis. Margaret is also preceded in death by husband L. Herbert, daughter Carole Schneider, grandson Mark Schneider, brother Mahlon Lewis and sister Linda Muller.
Survivors include daughter Wendy Spencer and husband Teddy of Crestview, Fla., sons Raymond of Omaha, Neb., Richard of Oakland, Stanley and wife Joan of Lake Worth, Texas, Wayne and wife Clara of Council Bluffs, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, brother George Lewis and wife Alice of Weed, Calif.
Visitation with family will be today from 6:30-8 p.m. at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, July 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Peters Church. A luncheon will follow services at St. Peters Hall. Interment will be Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Nashua. The family suggests memorials go to Shriners Hospital.
Margaret was a member of St. Peters Parish and will be missed.
Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory, 545 Willow Ave., Councils Bluffs, IA 51503, (712) 322-7779, is in charge of arrangements.
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Lucinda Kathrine Belknap
Published: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
JOHNSTON — Lucinda Kathrine Belknap, 94, formerly of Charles City, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, where she had lived for the past 13 years.
She was born on Jan. 15, 1912, in Charles City to James N. and Katherine Hoy.
There will be two memorial services, the first to be held at Bishop Drumm Chapel in Johnston on Wednesday, July 5, at 11 a.m. The second service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City on Thursday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. McLarens Resthaven Funeral Home in West Des Moines is in charge of arrangements.
On Jan. 12, 1935, Lucinda was married to Galen B. Belknap of Greene. Most of their lives were spent farming in the Greene and Charles City rural communities, until they moved to Charles City in 1975. Before her marriage, Lucinda worked for the Paris Cleaners. In her later years, she worked part-time for Floyd County Memorial Hospital. She was active in her church Peace Circle, Charles City Woman’s Club, Floyd County Museum, YMCA Fountain of Youth and Senior Citizen’s Fun Band.
Survivors include her three children, Dale Belknap (Mary) of Johnston, Darlys Miller (Jim) of Des Moines and Darrell Belknap (Pat) of West Des Moines; a sister, Rozella Osborn and a brother Calvin Hoy, both of Charles City; five grandchildren, Deborah Buckner of Indianola, Julie Belknap of Des Moines, Scott Belknap (Lori) of Johnston, Michael Belknap (Lynne) of Des Moines and Steven Belknap (Carrie) of Urbandale; as well as nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and seven brothers.
Lucinda’s family was truly the love and joy of her life. Memorials may be dedicated to Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, or Trinity United Methodist Church.
Posted on 07/05/2006 by Gene Manning
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Leonard Wiegmann
Published: Thursday, July 6, 2006
ALLISON — Leonard Wiegmann, 89, of Dumont, passed away Monday, July 3, 2006, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 6, from 4-7 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Allison. Funeral services will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, Allison, at 10:30 a.m., July 7, with pastor Jeffrey A. Blank officiating.
Leonard was born on March 2, 1917, the son of Conrad and Sarah (Wessels) Wiegmann. He received his education at rural country schools in the Bristow area. Leonard was in the United States Army from 1941-1945, during which he served a tour of duty in the Phillipines during World War II.
He was united in marriage to Kathleen Kramer on Oct. 18, 1941, in Kirksville, Mo. To this union, five children were born.
Leonard worked hard as a hired farm hand until entering the military. After his return, he began farming in the Bristow area where he farmed until he retired. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening, baking, having coffee with neighbors, working in his tool shop and helping others. After retirement, he loved going to go-kart and stock car races.
Leonard was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church, Allison.
Leonard is survived by his five children, Nadonne (Lenis) Buseman of Charles City, Earl (Pam) Wiegmann of Dumont, Ronald (Linda) Wiegmann of Mason City, Rhonda (Jim) Howe of Nora Springs and Jolene Wiegmann of Des Moines; 11 grandchildren, Steve (Lorie) Buseman, Duane (Billi) Buseman, Shelly Buseman and fiance« Jason Parson, Amy Wiegmann (Jake Feuerhelm), Carla (Adam) Holm, Cory (Sara) Wiegmann, Troy (April) Wiegmann, Tami Wiegmann (Tony Pals), Jodi (Kevin) Willemsen, Tracy (Tim) Anderson and Dustin Howe; 18 great-grandchildren; four step-great -grandchildren; three sisters, Bernice Krull of Greene, Irene Harlan of Iowa Falls and Darlene (Tootie) Benken of Morrison; and a sister-in-law, Edna Schrage of Allison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen, his parents, one brother, three sisters, twin great granddaughters and two nephews.
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Mavis J. Schroedermeier
Published: Thursday, July 6, 2006
Mavis J. Schroedermeier, 81, of 405 Wright Ave. in Charles City, died Wednesday morning, July 5, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Posted on 07/06/2006 by Gene Manning
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Lola Virginia Marks Price
Published: Friday, July 7, 2006
Lola Virginia Marks Price, 98, of New Hampton, passed away on June 25, 2006, after a brief illness at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Alexandria, Va.
Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at the New Hampton city cemetery, followed by a noon reception at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall in New Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Price Wildlife Habitat. Local arrangements are being handled by the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, (641) 394-4334.
Online condolences for Lola’s family may be left at
www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.
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Alen Balgaard
Published: Friday, July 7, 2006
Alen Balgaard, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at his home.
Memorial services for Alen Balgaard will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, at Hauser Funeral Home. Chaplain Barbara Mann will officiate. Final disposition will be at a later date.
Alen Balgaard was born June 14, 1921, at Langdon, N.D., the son of John and Caroline (Iverson) Balgaard. He graduated from Langdon High School. Alen joined the Merchant Marines and, after two years, enlisted in the United States Navy. He retired in 1987 after 30 years from the University of Iowa water plant. In 1986, he married Rose Weigel and subsequently lived in Stone Lake, Wis., Winona, Minn., Rolla, Mo., New Hampton and came to Charles City in 2006.
Living family members include his wife Rose Weigel of Charles City; a sister, Alyce (Balgaard) Fischer of Red Wing, Minn.; a niece, Donna Colbeckand her family of Cedar Rapids; and a nephew, Michael Fischer and his family of Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Irene Eykyn and Eleanor Balgaard.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 or the American Cancer Society, 130 Fourth St., Mason City, IA 50401.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.
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Mavis J. (Brown) Schroedermeier
Published: Friday, July 7, 2006
Mavis J. (Brown) Schroedermeier, 81, of 405 Wright Ave., Charles City, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 10, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St. in Charles City, with Pastor Paul N. Wilcox officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to Mavis’ services on Monday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Parkinson’s Support Group, in c/o Carol Quaid, 2305 March Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.
Mavis Jean (Brown) Schroedermeier, fondly known to family and friends as "Zip," was born March 22, 1925, in Charles City, the daughter of Harold V. Brown and Helen M. (Rabe) Brown. She attended Charles City High School and graduated in the Class of 1943. On June 21, 1945, Mavis was united in marriage to Paul L. Schroedermeier in Charles City, while Paul was home on leave during World War II.
During the war years, Mavis was employed as a telephone operator in Philadelphia while her husband Paul served on the U.S.S. Raleigh. After the war, Paul was aboard the U.S.S. Washington, supporting the effort of bringing the troops home. Upon returning to Charles City, Mavis continued her work as a telephone operator and later worked as a floral designer and floral manager at Girard’s Floral, which later became Echter’s Floral and Greenhouse, spanning over four decades, until retiring in 2000.
Mavis enjoyed traveling with her husband Paul after his return from the Navy and together they enjoyed seeing different parts of the country. Mavis always lent a hand to her parents in raising three adoptive sisters after their mother’s death. Following her husband’s death in 1995, Mavis enjoyed relaxing and making trips to various casinos with her son and daughter-in-law. She loved to play cards, fishing and always had a special bond with the children in her life. Mavis filled her time lunching with friends, solving crossword puzzles and visiting with family on the telephone and by e-mail.
Mavis is survived by her son Paul V. (Amy Logsdon) Schroedermeier of North Liberty; her brother Bob Brown of Davenport; and her sisters, Marlene (Dean) Lee of Council Bluffs, Vicky (Tom) Phelan of St. Louis, Cynthia (Guy) Sorensen of Gloucester and Julie (Rich) Driscoll of Evansdale. Mavis is also survived by numerous cherished nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, many dear cousins and good friends of a lifetime.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul "Red" L. Schroedermeier; her parents Harold and Helen Brown; and her sister, Helen June (Brown) Denning.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy L. Chesnut
Published: Friday, July 7, 2006
Dorothy L. Chesnut, 91, a resident of Port Charles Assisted Living, Charles City, died July 5, 2006, at Chautauqua Guest Home, following a brief illness. Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of Eastern Central and Western Iowa.
Survivors include her niece Ramona Linebaugh Springer of Belleville, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold Chesnut and sister Doris (Parker) Springer and husband Harold.
Dorothy Lois Chesnut was born June 9, 1915, the beloved daughter of Roy and Clio (Usher) Parker in Charles City. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1933. She married Harold Chesnut on April 10, 1937, in Charles City. She was employed for five years at the local F.W. Woolworth Store. She was a friend of Trinity United Methodist Church. She greatly enjoyed wintering in Tucson, Ariz., as well as spending her summers at her cottage in Harper's Ferry on the Mississippi.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothy's honor may be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Please leave a message to the Chesnut-Springer family on its Web page, www.iowacremation.com, under obituaries.
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 07/08/2006 by Gene Manning
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Fern Jeffrey
Published: Monday, July 10, 2006
Fern Jeffrey, 83, of Charles City, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Fern Jeffrey will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Ruth Yeaton First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Visitation will continue Thursday an hour prior to the service.
Fern Anna Kercheff Jeffrey was born July 3, 1923, at Mason City, the daughter of Steve and Dora (Redington) Kercheff. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1941. On May 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Jeffery at Princeton, Mo. Fern was actively engaged with her husband in their farming operation until his death in 1967. After Kenneth’s death, Fern attended Hamilton Business College for two years. She then worked as a secretary-bookkeeper for Dorfman Auto Parts until her retirement.
Fern was a foster grandparent for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Women of the Moose. Her interests included reading, solving crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends.
Living family members include two sons, Dan (Karen) Jeffrey of Kansas City, Mo., and David (Sheryl) Jeffrey of Charles City; four grandchildren, James and Jennifer Jeffrey of Kansas City, Mo., Melissa (Mike) McCoy of Charles City and Michelle (Kevin) Delk of Denver; two great-grandchildren, Casey and Cody McCoy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother; and one sister.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.
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Edwin ‘Ed’ Fitch
Published: Monday, July 10, 2006
MARSHALLTOWN — Edwin “Ed” Fitch, 1001 S. Sixth Ave., Marshalltown, died late Thursday night, July 6, 2006, at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center while in the care of Iowa River Hospice. His death came peacefully at 11:30 p.m. with his family at his side.
Funeral services and a celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Immediately following, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the hospitality room of the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Hauser Cemetery near Whitten. Friends may call at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Ave. W. from 6-9 p.m. on Monday. A memorial fund is being established. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Ed and his family, (641) 844-1234.
Ed was a great husband, father and friend. He started out on July 24, 1941, born in Waverly to a wonderful family — father Fred, mother Doris and brother Fred — all of whom preceded him in death. They moved to Charles City, where Ed met his lifelong friend Bob Putney. They grew up and enjoyed many years together, including their double weddings (Ed and Hazel, Bob and Sarah) on Nov. 26, 1960. In 1962, Ed and Hazel were blessed with their only child — a daughter, Louise. They moved to Marshalltown. where Ed became employed at Fisher Controls for 35 years, retiring in 1999. He met many good friends there and kept friendships with them for all times. He later worked at Wal-Mart part-time after retirement.
Ed has left behind his beloved wife Hazel and daughter Louise (Tater) Tatum, all of Marshalltown, for which he asked all to stand with in this time of sorrow, for he loved them greatly and they will miss him sorely.
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Ellen Gauger
Published: Monday, July 10, 2006
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, for Ellen Gauger, 91, of Charles City, who died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at the Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
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Charles H. Debban
Published: Monday, July 10, 2006
CEDAR RAPIDS — Charles H. Debban, of Cedar Rapids, died of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on Wednesday, July 5, 2006.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday July 18, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Jack Kendall will officiate. Entombment with military rites will be at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, July 17. The casket will be closed on Tuesday.
Survivors include Charles’ wife Betty and two sons, Wayne and wife Linda of Woodbridge, Va., and Paul and wife Linda of Malibu, Calif. Charles has two grandchildren, Steve Debban and wife Monica and Theresa Debban Kowalkowski and husband Matt; and a brother, Harold Debban and wife Janie of Fresno, Calif. Deceased siblings are Harry, Ralph, Loren and Bessie.
Charles was born on Sept. 28, 1920, on a farm near Packard in Butler County. His parents were Tabor Cory Imus and Clara Debban Imus. On the death of his parents, he and his bother Harold were raised by an uncle Amel Debban and his wife, who later adopted them.
Charles attended rural schools in Chickasaw and Floyd counties and later graduated from high school in 1939 at Mason City, where he lived with another uncle, Leo Debban. He graduated from North Iowa Area Community College when it was called Mason City Junior College. After transferring to the University of Iowa for his junior year, Charles was called into service in 1943 for World War II. He entered the Navy and volunteered for the Scouts and Raiders, later to be known as the Seals. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Park College, Parkville, Mo., while overseas. He served in the battles of Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Philippine Island campaigns. He was a Naval lieutenant intelligence officer when discharged in 1946 and continued in the reserves until 1950.
After the war, Charles graduated with a master’s degree from Drake University, Des Moines, the same year he married Betty Ponder of Newton. He did postgraduate work at Iowa and the University of Colorado. He taught school and was a principal at Randall, Dunkerton, and Ames. In 1953, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, where he taught for five years and then became principal for a total of 26 years at Taylor, Truman, Erskine and Monroe schools.
Charles was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, several education fraternities and associations, the American Legion, Reserve Officers Association and former member of the Optimist Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, traveling, and especially his friends. He loved to read and wrote poetry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Izaak Walton League.
Military rites by American Legion Hanford Post No. 5.
Posted on 07/11/2006 by Gene Manning
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Gladys F. Strike
Published: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
NASHUA — Gladys F. Strike, 88, of Nashua, died Monday morning, July 10, 2006, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center in New Hampton.
Funeral services are pending at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, (641) 435-4134, in Nashua.
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Cletus Maas
Published: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cletus V. Maas, 76, of Anaheim, Calif. and formerly of New Hampton, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at the home of his sister, June Hauth of North Ft. Meyers, Fla.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton.
Private family inurnment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home, (641) 394-4334. Online condolences for Cletus’ family may be left at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
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Ellen Gauger
Published: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Ellen Gauger, 91, of Charles City, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Graveside services for Ellen Gauger will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, at Alcock Cemetery in rural Fredericka. Pastor Paul Wilcox, of Trinity United Methodist Church, will officiate.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday.
Ellen Ruth (Johnson) Gauger was born Aug. 27, 1914, the daughter of Elmer and Martha (Pinkelman) Johnson. She worked for most of her life in retail sales in the Cedar Rapids area.
Family was very important to Ellen and she looked forward to spending time with them.
Living family members include her son Darwin (Janice) Groesbeck of Riverside, Calif.; two granddaughters, Angel Andreas, and Shauna vonHanstein; three great-granddaughters, Lindsey (William) Stanley, Brandy Andreas and Alexa vonHanstein; one brother, Donald Johnson of Charles City; and two sisters, Evelyn Merrill and Ruth Martin, both of Charles City; and a sister in-law, Evelyn Johnson of Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard Gauger; one brother, Floyd Johnson; and two sisters, Maurine Holschlag and Neva Lienau.
The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.
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Gladys Strike
Published: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
NASHUA — Gladys F. Strike, 88, of Nashua, died Monday morning, July 10, 2006, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center in New Hampton, of complications of an infection.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 14 at First Congregational Church in Nashua with Rev. Robert Treichel officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Nashua.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 13 from 3-7 p.m. at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Memorials may be directed to First Congregational Church, 404 Woodbridge St., Nashua, IA 50658 or Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616. Online condolences may be left for Gladys’ family at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Gladys Freida Jacobs Strike was born on July 14, 1917, at the family farm in Butler County’s Fremont Township. She was the only girl born to Arthur Herman Jacobs and Mary Elnora Garbes Jacobs, and had three brothers. She attended the Beaver Creek Country School in Butler County for her elementary education. Gladys attended Clarksville High School for two years and boarded with her Uncle Herb and Aunt Lizzie Jacobs. She would go home on the weekends to help her mother with the housework. She transferred to Nashua High School in 1933 to take normal training classes. Her dad thought that she should be a teacher.
She graduated from Nashua High School in 1935 and received her teaching certificate. However, she wrote, “I practice-taught one week and decided teaching wasn’t for me. I just liked to work with my hands.” She did some nursing work and worked as a domestic in several homes.
Gladys was baptized and confirmed at Pleasant Hill Church in rural Nashua and was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Nashua. She belonged to the Women’s Fellowship and was a past president.
Gladys was united in marriage to Verne L. (Bud) Strike on April 3, 1937, in Des Moines, and they set up housekeeping in Nashua. To this union, two daughters and two sons were born.
Gladys worked in the home and took good care of her family, plus she helped her husband with his Standard Oil delivery business. After raising her children, but while the boys were still in school, she started working for Nashua Community Schools in the hot lunch kitchen. In those days, the cooks prepared meals “from scratch” and she loved the work with her hands. She truly enjoyed all the children and was pleased by all the compliments. She was known to reward her grandchildren and their friends with special favors of food. She also knew which kids liked extra potatoes and the high school boys got bigger portions. She worked at school for twenty-seven years with the last several years as food service manager. She retired in 1987 at the age of 70.
She so enjoyed cooking that she would cook at the Girl Scout Camp in rural Charles City during the summer. Gladys and Lorraine Thomason Powers did that for several summers and had a wonderful time.
Gladys was a member of the American School Food Service Association and belonged, at the district level, to the Cedar Rock Food Service Association, where she served a term as president. She was a member of the Rebekah I.O.O.F. Lodge in Nashua until it disbanded and joined the Clarksville Rebekah Lodge #533. She was also a former member of Eastern Star in Nashua.
Gladys enjoyed cooking, baking pies and made special birthday cakes for her children when they were young. She was known to fry chicken for friends in the middle of the night and fried chicken was her favorite food. She also did embroidery and made a set of pillowcases for each child and grandchild for Christmas several years ago. Another Christmas, she crocheted doilies for everyone. Plus, she crocheted baby afghans for all the babies. She had just finished a blanket for her then-unborn great-grandchild, Abigail, and has a few on hand for future babies.
She enjoyed trout fishing with her husband. Family and friends were treated to delicious fish dinners.
Gladys’ family and friends honored her retirement and 70th birthday with a party and golf tournament. Parties and golf tournaments were held on her 75th, 80th and 85th birthdays. The highlight of her 80th birthday was a surprise visit to the farm on which she was born and spent her childhood. The farm is on Greene Road in Butler County and is presently occupied by the Robert Scheidecker family. She was thrilled to be able to explore the house and see her room, plus her brother’s initials were still carved into the corn crib.
Although she worked with her hands all her life, her hands were always very soft — no matter how hot the water was or how harsh the cleaning product. A special talent was wringing out a dish cloth so tightly that it was almost dry. Her soft hands reflected the softness of her nature and the kindness in her heart. Gladys always thought of others before herself. She always showed a genuine interest in each and every member of her family and had the quality to make them feel special. She listened intently to what they had to say and could remember the details of the conversation. She knew the birthdays of all members of her family, and sent a card and letter for every birthday and anniversary, plus a check. These special cards from Grandma Strike will be missed.
Living family members include her children, Marjorie Bullen of Nashua, Mary Ellen (Hal) Parsons of Fairhope, Ala., Stanley (Kay) Strike of Cody, Wyo., Stuart (Sandi) Strike of Urbana and a step-son, Raymond (Fran) Paulsen of Waterloo. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Madeline Tefft Jacobs of Charles City. Gladys has 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, plus several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Gladys in death was her husband Verne on Dec. 31, 1982, and also her parents and brothers Ralph, Forrest and Harold Jacobs, and a sister-in-law, Malita Wefel Jacobs, all of Charles City.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements, (641) 435-4134. The family requests memorials be made to First Congregational Church UCC of Nashua or Hospice of North Iowa, Charles City.
Posted on 07/12/2006 by Gene Manning
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Floyd David Smith
Published: Thursday, July 13, 2006
GREENE — Memorial services for Floyd David Smith, 47, of 25198 Pioneer Place, Clarksville, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at First Presbyterian Church, Greene, with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Final disposition will be at a later date.
Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Greene.
Floyd David Smith was born April 3, 1959, in Waverly, a son of Floyd Edward and Marcille (Eick) Smith. Floyd’s life ended Sunday, July 9, 2006, at the Mary Brigh Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Charles City last week.
Floyd was baptized June 19, 1959, at St. John Lutheran Church Western Douglas, Plainfield, and was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville.
He received his education in the Clarksville public schools, and later attended trade school. Floyd served in the U.S. Marines in 1977. He has been employed at Fort Dodge Animal Health for the past 18 years.
Floyd will be remembered as a free spirit. His interests included fishing, hunting, camping, playing the card game “500,” drinking Mountain Dew and smoking Camel cigarettes. He loved children, but his greatest love was riding his Harley.
He was preceded in death by his father Floyd E. Smith.
Floyd will be greatly missed by his significant other, Lanette Benson of Greene; his children, Christopher Rosol of Plainfield, Ashley Smith of Waterloo and Jonathan Smith of Waterloo; three granddaughters, Autumn, Allison and Aubrianna; his mother Marcille Green of Charles City; four sisters, Becky Smith of Charles City, Mary (Doug) Kampman of Rio Rancho, N.M., Joy (Herb) Smoot of Pine River, Minn. and Beverly Peterson of Walcott; one brother, Stewart (Tammy) Smith of Leonardtown, Md.; as well as Chasidy, Roger and Chris Zweck; DJ, Trent and Tonya Landers; Harley, Hailey and Lindsey Bryant; and his niece and nephews.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Floyd Smith Memorial Fund in care of the family, 324 Main St., Plainfield, IA 50666
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457.
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Susie Johnson
Published: Monday, July 17, 2006
Susie Johnson, 93, of Charles City, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Susie Johnson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Messiah Lutheran Church. Pastor Alan Schulz will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Susie Ellie Beavers Johnson was born Dec. 2, 1912, at Northport, Ala., the daughter of Gilbert and Ella (Stanley) Beavers. She attended school at Northport. On Feb. 3, 1934, she was united in marriage to Arnold Johnson at Lane, S.D. They moved to Charles City in 1961. Susie was employed at Floyd County Memorial Hospital for 20 years. Susie was a charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church and was an instrumental part in all the activities of the church, including the Ruth Circle. Susie will always be remembered as one who gave completely of her time, talents and energy to the church. She was also a Floyd County volunteer. Her interests included quilting, growing African violets, baking pies and gardening flowers.
Living family members include a daughter, Nadine (Jim) Balkenende of Floyd; two grandsons, Richard (Brooke) Balkenende and Brian Balkenende (special friend Erin Fitzharris); a great-granddaughter, Meadow Balkenende; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1968; a grandson, Michael Balkenende; two brothers, Joe and Charlie Beavers; and two sisters, Sarah and Catherine.
Memorials may be directed to Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 3rd Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.
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Mildred Hamm
Published: Monday, July 17, 2006
Mildred Hamm, 91, of Charles City, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Mildred Hamm will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. on Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Mildred Emma Cerwinske Hamm was born June 13, 1915, in Chickasaw County, the daughter of Frank and Olga (Ferch) Cerwinske. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1934. On Aug. 10, 1935, she was united in marriage to Cleston Hamm. Mildred was a cook at Trobridges, Red Owl, Little Napoleons and Country Kitchen before retiring. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid of the church. Mildred enjoyed gardening, quilting, fishing, crocheting, bingo and playing a rousing game of cards with her friends.
Living family members include a sister, Hazel Kapka of Apple Valley, MN; a sister-in-law, Vera Cerwinske; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on December 29, 1972; a son, Clyde Hamm; and two brothers, Albert and Franklin Cerwinske.
Memorials may be directed to the Saint John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 200 South Main, Charles City, IA 50616.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
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Wayne E. Hull
Published: Monday, July 17, 2006 2:11 PM CDT
Wayne E. Hull, 74, of Nashua, died Saturday afternoon, July 15, 2006, at his home in Nashua.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Thomas Hagen officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, with military rites by the Charles City V.F.W. Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Wayne Edward Hull was born July 8, 1932, in Charles City, the son of Benny B. and Clara E. (Brown) Hull. He attended Charles City elementary and high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and earned his G.E.D. He served with the infantry in Korea. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Charles City and worked at Walsh Manufacturing for a time. He started working for Hydrotile Manufacturing in Nashua in 1959 as an over-the-road trucker and then in shipping and handling until retiring in 1991, when the plant closed.
He was united in marriage to Arlene Mae Decker Nystel on Oct. 27, 1989 in Charles City. They made their home in Nashua.
Wayne was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua, lifetime member of the Charles City V.F.W., member of Moose Lodge of Charles City and Nashua Fish & Game Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and deer hunting, along with playing cards and woodworking. But most of all, he loved being “Papa” to his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Arlene of Nashua; children, Larry Hull of Clarion, Coletta (Charlie) Tripp of Aredale, Wayne, Jr. (Kim) Hull of Mason City, Tim Hull of Mason City, Raelene (John) Maas of New Hampton, Julie (TJ) Schendel of Des Moines, Rick (Anna) Nystel of Nashua, Doug Griffin and Andy Griffin, both of Charles City, and Peggy Wells of Manly; a brother, Clayton (Linda) Hull of Charles City; three sisters, Gertrude (Lloyd) Flugge and Donna Hulion of Charles City and Betty Chamberlin of Euless, Texas; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald and Brian Hull; two grandchildren, Marcus Hall and Janice Hull; his parents; two brothers, Joe and Ronald Hull; and a sister, Dorothy Bishop.
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Frank A. Siefken
Published: Monday, July 17, 2006
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Former long-time Floyd resident Frank “Bud” Siefken, died in McMinnville, Ore. on June 29, 2006, after suffering complications following hip surgery. He was 84. The family held a private memorial service on July 13, followed by scattering his ashes in the Pacific Ocean.
Frank Augustine Siefken was born in Rockford on Dec. 30, 1921, to Otto and Connie (Kimball) Siefken. The family moved to Powersville, where Bud attended school. Later, they moved to Floyd, and Bud attended high school in nearby Charles City.
He enlisted in the Army and served in the Army Air Corp Medical Division during WWII. He married Lily Billard in Sheffield, England in 1945. They had four children: Paula, Gregory, Philip and Barbara. Bud worked at Salisbury Laboratories and did carpentry and brick-laying jobs on his own.
Bud moved his family to McMinnville, Ore. in 1970. He was a maintenance worker for Linfield College and later for the Yamhill County Fairgrounds.
Survivors include his son-in-law Elmer Amsden of McMinnville, Ore. (formerly of Floyd); two sons, Philip of McMinnville and Gregory of Sheridan, Ore.; a daughter, Barbara Woods of Salem, Ore.; and his sister, Pat Anderson, of Orwigsburg, Penn. He had 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lily; his daughter, Paula Amsden; and his sister, Toni Orndorff.
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Mary A. Boomgarden
Published: Monday, July 17, 2006
NASHUA — Mary A. Boomgarden, 82, of Nashua, died Saturday evening, July 15, 2006, in the Hospice unit at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Nashua, with Rev Carl Ries officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, also in Nashua.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. A Rosary Service will be held at 4 p.m. and a Scripture Service at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 9-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
Mary Anne Boomgarden was born Jan. 3, 1924 in Frederic, Wis., the daughter of John G. and Frances (Engelhart) Sullivan. They moved to Waverly, where Mary graduated from Waverly High School in 1942.
She was united in marriage to Jake Boomgarden on Aug. 8, 1949. The couple moved to Nashua and started Jake’s Food Market. To this union, a daughter was born. Jake passed away Oct. 14, 1961, and Mary managed the store for a couple of years. After she sold the store, Mary served as deputy treasurer for Chickasaw County for a number of years. She retired in 1983 from Cronin Law Office in Nashua.
Mary was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, serving her church faithfully in many different capacities. She was also a member on the Nashua Town & Country Club, Nashua Boat Club and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bird-watching and word puzzles in her spare time.
She is survived by her daughter Cherie (Phil) Hatlem of Grand Rapids, Mich.; three brothers, Tim (Darlyce) Sullivan of Waverly, Jerry (Bonnie) Sullivan of Odessa, Mo. and Bob (Joyce) Sullivan of Shell Rock; and one sister-in-law, Vi Sullivan of Nashua.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Jake; her parents; and two brothers, Patrick and John Sullivan.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements: 319 Main St., Nashua, IA 50658; (641) 435-4134.
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Jay E. Mincks
Published: Monday, July 17, 2006
Jay E. Mincks, 61, formerly of 500 Sixth Ave. in Charles City, died Thursday evening, July 13, 2006, at Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, where he had resided since 2002.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, one hour prior to Jay’s service.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may wish to direct them to “PAWS,” in the care of the family.
Jay Eugene Mincks was born in San Diego, Calif. on April 5, 1945, to Ivan L. and Vida L. (Jacobson) Mincks. Jay was the third son and third of four children born to his parents. He was baptized at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
On April 9, 1966, in Charles City, Jay was united in marriage to Shari Lee Gifford. The couple treasured spending time together and creating craft items. Jay was a talented artist and delighted in the final products of his hand-crafted wood pieces. His beloved Shari died in December of 1995.
Jay was an active youngster and attended schools in Charles City. He has lived his entire life in the community and loved spending time outside. Jay always had a fondness for small pets, especially cats, and enjoyed river fishing, hunting and trap shooting. In his leisure time, Jay found great joy in playing pool, cards and marbles and solving crossword and word search puzzles. He also liked to go shopping with his sister Linda, and looked forward to the annual pumpkin-carving competition and gathering with Shari’s family.
Due to ill health, Jay became disabled several years ago. Some may recall Jay when he was employed at Dobbs Coal and Oil (his very first job), White Farm Equipment, at various gas stations or when he worked at an earlier division of Fort Dodge Animal Health.
Jay is survived by his two brothers, Mike Mincks of Webster City and Lanny (Gloria) Mincks of Charles City; his sister, Linda (Ed) Logan of Charles City; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Denny and Glenda Gifford of Charles City; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceding Jay in death are his wife Shari; his parents, Ivan and Vida Mincks; his nephew, Brian Logan; and his niece, Marilyn Mincks.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements: (641) 228-4211; www.fullertonfh.com .
Posted on 07/17/2006 by Gene Manning
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Gerald Mooberry
Published: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
LEESBURG, Fla. — Gerald Mooberry, 63, of Leesburg, Fla., died at his home on July 12, 2006.
Gerald was born April 17, 1943, in Charles City to Clinton and Louise (Dailey) Mooberry. He graduated from Charles City High School in May 1961. On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Carolyn Bromley.
Gerald worked construction for many years and also at White Farm Equipment in Charles City, before retiring from WR Grace in Sulphur, La. in May 1998.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Mooberry of Leesburg; one son, James Mooberry of Leesburg; two daughters, Jodi (Mark) Allen of Sulphur and Janet (Kurt) Popp of Osage; two brothers, Dale (Diane) Mooberry of Osage and William (Mary) Mooberry of Charles City; two sisters, Janice (Lloyd) Robbins of Ionia and Barbara (Dave) Lensing of Charles City; and six grandchildren, Jarid Mooberry of Baton Rouge, La., Ryan and Shelby Blanchette of Sulphur and Kyle, Jordan and Hailey Popp of Osage.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents; parents Clinton and Louise Mooberry; one brother, Dennis Mooberry; and two sisters, Sharon Maulsby and Connie Jenn.
After cremation, a private graveside service will be held at Sunnyside Memorial Gardens at a later date.
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Harold T. O'Neill
Published: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
MAQUOKETA — Harold T. O'Neill, 98, of Maquoketa and formerly of Charles City, died Saturday, July, 15, 2006, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.
Private graveside services and burial will be held on Thursday at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
The family has honored his wishes and the body has been cremated.
Harold Thomas O'Neill was born on Sept. 26, 1907, in Humphrey, Neb., the son of Charles Jasper and Luella (Fleur) O'Neill. He married Elvira G. Woodward on Dec. 7, 1932, in Nashua. She died on Jan. 13, 1952. He later married Jeanne Wolf on Dec. 25, 1958, in Evansdale. She died on Jan. 26, 2002.
He had farmed and worked in building maintenance at Dr. Salsbury's Laboratory in Charles City.
He is survived by three sons, Charles (Phylliss) O'Neill of Nashua, Ray (Nora) O'Neill of Delmar and Dean (Patricia) O'Neill of Davenport; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wives; a son in infancy; his parents; two sisters; and six brothers.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.
Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services in Maquoketa is in charge of arrangements.
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Herbert L. Budwig
Published: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
WINDSOR, Ontario, Canada — Herbert L. Budwig, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada and formerly of Charles City, passed away in his sleep July 14, 2006.
Herbert was born Nov. 11, 1934, the son of Herbert O. and Katheryn (Smith) Budwig. A graduate of Charles City High School, he served as a radioman on a Navy submarine, worked for White Farm and was president of Personnel by Elsie, Inc. at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife Elsie; three daughters, Kendra, Holly and Megan, and their spouses; three grandchildren; and a brother, Jim and his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
You are invited to share a memory of Herbert Budwig at www.marcottetecumseh.ca.
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Delaine A. Merrill
Published: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
MASON CITY — Delaine A. Merrill, 70, of 204 N. Crescent Dr., Mason City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church. The family will hold a gathering for friends and family from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at St. Joseph-Elmwood Cemetery.
Condolences, stories, and thoughts may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com
Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements: (641) 423-8676; www.fullertonfh.com
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Kenneth Todd Manship
Published: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Kenneth Todd Manship, formerly of Charles City, passed away on May 28, 2006, in Seattle.
Services will be held at Riverside Cemetary on Friday, July 21 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at St. John Lutheran Church.
Kenneth’s occupation was as a carpenter and construction worker.
He attended Charles City schools through 11th-grade before moving to Marshalltown to complete his high school diploma. He attended Marshalltown Community College for two years.
Kenneth is survived by his son Shane Manship of Ogden; sister: Lori Manship of Alpine, Texas; mother Sharon Manship Crawford of Sugar Land, Texas; and step-father Jerry Crawford.
He was preceded in death by his father Larry Manship; paternal grandparents Truman Manship and Dorothy Manship; and maternal grandparents Kurt Weber and Amanda Van Slyke.
Posted on 07/18/2006 by Gene Manning
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Estella D. Dailey
Published: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
GREENE — Funeral services for Estella D. Dailey, 96, formerly of 110 S. High St., Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First Street, Greene, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m and a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to services.
Estella Delight Dailey was born Jan. 2, 1910, in Shell Rock, Butler County, a daughter of Gay and Carrie (Dorman) Smith and died Monday, July 17, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Estella D. Dailey Memorial Fund in care of the family at 504 14th St. S. E. Mason City, IA 50401.
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Calvin O. Swancutt
Published: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City for Calvin O. Swancutt, of Charles City, who died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
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Louis T. Johnson
Published: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
RUDD — Louis T. Johnson, 90, of rural Rudd, died July, 18, 2006, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., Osage, with Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St. in Osage, and will continue one hour before services at the church.
Louis is survived by his wife Alice of rural Rudd; thee sons, Louis (Betty) Johnson of Houston, Kenneth (Erma) Johnson of Spokane, Wash., and Keith (Suzanne) Johnson of Mantorville, Minn.; sister Olive (Raymond) Borchardt of Mason City; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage is in charge of arrangements: (641)732-3706.
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Delaine A. Merrill
Published: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
MASON CITY — Delaine A. Merrill, 70, of 204 N. Crescent Dr., Mason City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church and Pastor Jack VandenHeuvel of Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church. The family will hold a gathering for friends and family from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at St. Joseph-Elmwood Cemetery. Condolences, stories, and thoughts may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct them to the Delaine A. Merrill Memorial Fund.
Delaine was born on Jan. 19, 1936, in Charles City, the son of Vern K. and Irene (Hoeft) Merrill. He completed his high school degree at Marble Rock High School. On Feb. 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to Elaine Weiner at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford, and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City for numerous years. He was engaged as a warehouse foreman for Borden’s Ice Cream Co. for 19 years and then served the Mason City community as the sexton at St. Joseph-Elmwood Cemetery for more than 19 years. Following his retirement, he loved to travel the country roads to look for just the right fieldstones for several projects at his home and those of his sons. During his jaunts, he loved watching nature, especially the deer and eagles. One of his most recent outings included protecting a mother duck and her ducklings from oncoming traffic. Del was a frequent visitor to eating establishments around North Iowa, including Gobblers Roost, Hy-Vee and Northwestern Steak House.
Those thankful in sharing in Del’s life include his two sons, Timothy “Tim” Merrill and his wife Paige and their children Jamie and David Duda and Cooper Merrill; and Michael “Mick” Merrill and his wife Jere and their children Rachel, Erin, and Ryan Lorentzen all of Mason City. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Elaine Merrill; two sisters, LaVonne Edmundson of Deerwood, Minn. and Judy (Jim) Miller of Waterloo; one brother, Robert (Delores) Arhart of Garner; along with nieces and nephews and a host of friends he enjoyed visiting.
His parents preceded him in death, along with Ella Mae Merrill and a brother-in-law, Early Edmundson.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City, in charge of the arrangements: (641) 423-8676; www.fullertonfh.com.
Posted on 07/19/2006 by Gene Manning
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Calvin O. Swancutt
Published: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:30 AM CDT
Calvin O. Swancutt, 78, of Charles City, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Salsbury Baptist Home in Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Calvin Swancutt will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, where the Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.
Calvin Orie Swancutt was born Dec. 21, 1927, at Saratoga, the son of Orville and Alta (Elliott) Swancutt. He attended school in Charles City. On March 12, 1948, he started working at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company at the age of 17. On June 25, 1956, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Kathryn Welter at Visitation Church in Stacyville. Calvin retired from Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company on April 30, 1975, at the age of 47, having worked 30 years. Calvin was the youngest person to ever retire from Oliver/White Farm at that time. He also farmed 180 acres with his father-in-law Thad Welter.
Calvin enjoyed fishing, and going to the dog and horse tracks, where he looked forward to trying to pick the winners. Marilyn and Calvin enjoyed traveling to various places including California and Florida. Calvin looked forward to the time he could spend with his family. He would always take his nieces and nephews to the county fairs and stock car races.
Living family members include his wife of 50 years. Marilyn Swancutt of Charles City; a brother, Roger Swancutt of Mason City; two sisters, Rose Gauger of New Hampton and Fern Martin of Mason City; a sister in-law, LaVonne Hackman of Charles City; many nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ralph, Merle and Delbert Swancutt; four sisters, Edith, Beulah, Anita and Marcella; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thad and Evelyn Welter.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.
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John H. Emmel
Published: Friday, July 21, 2006
John H. Emmel, 90, of 600 Freeman St., Charles City, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 24, at First Congregational Church, 502 N. Jackson St. in Charles City, with Pastor Phil Corr officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to John’s services on Monday at the church.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to First Congregational Church or the Girls Softball Association, both in Charles City.
John Henry Emmel was born Dec. 8, 1915, to Henry and Nanny (Sindt) Emmel in Montevideo, Minn. He graduated from the Floyd school in 1933. John was united in marriage to Bernice M. Bauer on March 23, 1937.
John was a longtime farmer of both grain and livestock. He was a member of First Christian Church and its building committee; he was also a member of the Farm Bureau, Floyd County Pork Producers and Floyd County Cattlemen’s Association. John was also involved with St. Charles Township as a trustee for many years and was a senior representative for the Iowa caucus. John was a Republican poll worker and received a 20-year award for the AARP Tax Aide Program. John rode RAGBRAI for seven years and BRAT for two years.
John is survived by his three daughters, Marjorie (Joe) Cromey of Albuquerque, N.M., Darlene (Dean) Vincent of West Chester, Ohio and Joyce (Richard) Knight of Floyd; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ann (Merlin) McCabe of Cedar Falls, Mabel (Arnold) Grummer of Appleton, Wis. and Eileen Heitman of Charles City; one brother, Marvin (Jean) Emmel of Toledo; and a sister-in-law, Betty Emmel of Charles City.
He is preceded in death by his wife Bernice Mary Emmel on March 8; his parents, Henry and Nanny Emmel; an infant grandson; one sister, Leona Neir; four brothers, Arnold, Eldo, Walter and Glen Emmel; two brothers-in-law, Bernard Heitman and Harley Neir.
Thoughts, condolences and stories may be sent to the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.
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George E. Henry
Published: Friday, July 21, 2006
WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. — George E. Henry, 95, of West St. Paul, Minn., died July 9, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Crown of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church in West St. Paul.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at West Funeral Home in West St. Paul, and one hour prior to services at the church. Internment will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Living local family members include a son, John (Marcy) Henry of Charles City; a granddaughter, Deb (Galen) Roberts of Floyd; and two great-grandsons, Zach and Tyson, of Floyd.
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Roy G. Waddingham
Published: Friday, July 21, 2006
NORA SPRINGS — Roy G. Waddingham 96, died Thursday July 19, 2006, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday July 22, at First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye, with Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
The Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210,
www.colonialchapels.com, is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 07/21/2006 by Gene Manning
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Florence E. Olesen
Published: Monday, July 24, 2006
Florence E. Olesen, 93, a resident of 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home and formerly of 1609 N. Grand Ave. in Charles City, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home with family at her side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Those planning memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616.
Florence Elizabeth (Voelker) Olesen was born June 14, 1913, in Niles Township to Albert and Augusta (Havner) Voelker. She was one of four children born to the couple. Florence attended school at Charles City and graduated in 1931. On May 28, 1933, Florence was united in marriage to Otto Olesen. They later were blessed with five children. The couple farmed RR2 Charles City on the home place from 1933-1978.
Florence was devoted to her family and enjoyed the time that they spent together. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she served on the financial committee as a secretary. She also belonged to the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Alter Guild and Mary Circle. Her other favorite activities included playing cards with the Double Dozen Card Club and the Heritage Club.
Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her life are her children: Evelynn (James) Zach of Downers Grove, Ill.; Eldon (Beverly) Olesen of Charles City; Richard (Marcia) Olesen of Charles City; Karen (Gordon Kanke) Schwarz of Boone; and James (Annette) Olesen of Rudd. Florence was also the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Preceding Florence in death are her parents; her husband Otto Olesen on March 2, 1972; two sisters, Lucille Voelker and Ann Lestikow; and an infant brother, Clarence Voelker.
Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements: 401 Blunt St., Charles City; (641) 228-4211.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com
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Richard E. McLeese
Published: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Richard E. McLeese, 66, of Charles City, died Sunday, July 23, 2006.
Funeral Services for Richard McLeese will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Wilcox of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.
The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.
Richard Eugene McLeese was born June 17, 1940, at Galesburg, Ill., the son of Clarence and Hazel (Woerner) McLeese. He attended the R.O.V.A. High School in Oneida, Ill. On Aug. 20, 1977, he was united in marriage to Sally Sholl at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Richard was a carpenter for his entire working career. His interests included Ford cars, gardening, collecting Coca Cola memorabilia, watching monster trucks, professional wrestling and car racing — especially #24 Jeff Gordon. Richard was a loving and wonderful husband, father and caregiver to his wife and son.
Living family members include his wife Sally McLeese of Charles City; a son, Howard McLeese of Clear Lake; two brothers, Terry (Ida) McLeese of Knoxville, Ill. and Jimbo McLeese of Galesburg; and two sisters, Connie McLeese and Betty “Tootsie” Shaw both of Galesburg.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert “Bob” and Willis “Bill” McLeese; and two sisters, Jackie Smith and Pattie Syron.
Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted on 07/25/2006 by Gene Manning
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Scharlie M. Johnson
Published: Thursday, July 27, 2006
Scharlie M. Johnson, 75, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at her home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Crane Creek, rural Lawler. Burial will be in the Crane Creek Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and an hour prior to services at the church.
Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, 115 N. Broadway Ave., New Hampton, IA 50659, is in charge of arrangements: (641) 394-4331.
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Gerald E. Hicok
Published: Friday, July 28, 2006
WAVERLY — Gerald E. Hicok, 85, of Waverly, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
He was born on March 1, 1921, in Bradford, the son of Earl C. and Ella A. (Matthews) Hicok. Gerald attended country school at Bassett and then the Ionia school system, where he graduated from high school in 1939. He then worked for a time at Rath Packing Co. in Waterloo, before entering the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Following his service in the South Pacific and discharge, he returned to Ionia and went to work as an electrician for the Rural Electric Company. On April 6, 1947, Gerald was united in marriage to Georgie Wilson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple began their married life on an 80-acre farm near Ionia. A year later, they moved to a farm southwest of Charles City where they farmed for the next 13 years. In 1961, they moved to their farm three miles north of the Little Brown Church. In the early 1980s, they began to slow down and became semi-retired. In 1984, they moved to their present acreage in Waverly, and loved living their lives on the hill.
Gerald enjoyed woodworking, welding, photography and tinkering in his shop. His greatest passion, next to his family, was nature — he would spend most of his time outside working on their acreage.
He is survived by his wife of more than 59 years, Georgie of Waverly; his children and their spouses, Larry (Sharon) Hicok of Rockford, Geralynn (Raymond) Legel of Waverly, Gaylen (Gloria) Hicok of Charles City, Audrey (Dan) Lechtenberg of Nashua and Wayne (Carol) Hicok of Nashua; 11 grandchildren; two step-
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Dale.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, at Ionia Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Mary Hatch officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly, and also for one hour on Sunday at the church prior to the services.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, Waverly. Condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.
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Beverly L. Montgomery
Published: Friday, July 28, 2006
GREENE — Beverly L. Montgomery, 68, of 306 S. First St. in Greene, died early Thursday morning, July 27, 2006, at Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, at the United Methodist Church, 107 N. Water St. in Greene with Rev. Ashok Petet officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
There will be a public visitation. However, the time has yet to be determined.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements: (6410 228-4211; www.fullertonfh.com
Posted on 07/28/2007 by Gene Manning
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Janet M. Zieman
Published: Monday, July 31, 2006
Janet M. Zieman, 70, of Osage and formerly of Rockford, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Overland Park, Kan.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31, at First Wesleyan Church in Charles City with Revs. Adam L. Schulz and Dennis Bachman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church on Monday.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements: (641)732-3706.
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