J. Clair Nettleton

Published: Monday, August 4, 2008

J. Clair Nettleton, 87, of Greene, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Clair Nettleton will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene. Monsignor Walter Brunken will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be held in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Military honors will be conducted by the Tack-Barnett Legion Post 268 of Greene.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. followed by the reciting of the Rosary. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.

Joseph Clair Nettleton was born on Feb. 9, 1921 in rural Greene, Iowa, the son of Louis and Katherine (Loughren) Nettleton. On Dec. 31, 1947, he married the love of his life, Evalyn Poppe, at St. John’s in Waterloo. Clair grew up in rural Greene and was active on the family farm until enlisting in the Army in February 1942. Clair served on active duty in England and France before receiving his honorable discharge in November 1945. Upon his return to Iowa, he farmed with his family until 1946 when he started working at the Oliver Tractor assembly in Charles City until 1955. Clair then farmed in rural Floyd County 22 years before taking a job with the State of Iowa in 1977. He retired as Manager of the State Liquor Store in Clarksville in 1987. He also worked part time at Greene Farm Equipment Services for more than 25 years until 2003. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, American Legion, V.F.W, and the Iowa Draft Pony Hall of Fame after being inducted in 1999 during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. His interests included his family, ponies and parades, chuck wagon races, homemade cherry ice cream, and playing cards.

Living family members include his wife Evalyn (Greene); his sons Bruce (Marti) Nettleton of Woodbury, Minn. and Joe (Lori) Nettleton of Charles City; five grandchildren Vanessa (Dan) Kuder, Renee’ Nettleton, Marc Nettleton, Sofie Nettleton and J. Ryan Nettleton, Ill.; One great grandson Joshua Kuder; One brother Jim (Marilyn) Nettleton; three sisters Marge (Jim) Mayer, Ellie (Jim) Hebert, and MaryAnn (Jack) Aurand; two Aunts Ceil Maxson and Loretta Loughren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Mary Eileen, and two brothers, Gerald (Gene) and Bill Nettleton.

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

                      Posted on 08/04/2008 by Gene Manning

Brandee J. Jeffries

Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

MARBLE ROCK — Brandee J. Jeffries, 31 of 317 Park St. Marble Rock died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, following a motor vehicle accident near Marble Rock.

A celebration of Brandee’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Roseville. Officiating will be the Rev. Walter Brunkan. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and one hour prior to services at the church school in Roseville. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Brandee J. Jeffries memorial fund. Anyone wishing to extend sympathies or condolences to the family or share stories may leave them at the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

Brandee Johanna was born on May 22, 1977, along with her twin sister Brooke in Charles City, the daughter of Harvey and Sharon “Fike” Jeffries. She graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community Schools in 1995. While in school she farmed with Allen Burnett. Later she worked at the Target, Field Stone in Northwood, until its closing and then did day care. Her attention and love for children followed her all her life and she was always participating and helping kids. The last eight years she worked in various positions with Ft. Dodge Animal Health Center in Charles City. Brandee was active for many years in coaching summer girls softball, playing in a volleyball league and enjoyed playing in weekend tournaments, and camping with her family and friends. She was known for collecting Coors Light memorabilia.

Brandee will be sorely missed by her two daughters, Elizabeth K. Schweizer age 9, along with her dad Brad, and Avaree Johanna Jeffries, age 2-?, and her dad Eric Hopper, both of Marble Rock; her mother and father, Harvey and Sharon Jeffries of Rudd; her sisters Brooke and her husband Levi Towsley, and Brittany Jeffries, both of Rudd; two special nieces, Bryana Jeffries and Alysa Towsley; and one special nephew, Clayton Towsley; Her paternal grandmother Shirley and her husband Joe Crooks, Mason City; three aunts, Margaret Powell, Roxane Francis and Delores Fike; two uncles, Bruce and his wife Laurie and Tim and his wife Cheryl Jeffries.

Her maternal grandparents Lillian and Clayton Fike; one aunt, Marty Fitzgerald and one uncle, John Fike, preceded her in death.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements.

David W. Schmitt

Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

MASON CITY — David W. Schmitt, 59, of 118 Main St. Rockford, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at his residence.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Fullerton Funeral Home 302 West Main, Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael Schueller.

A gathering for family and friends will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Full Military rites will be held at Riverside Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Humane Society or to Hospice of North Iowa. If you wish to leave stories, condolences, or thoughts you may do so at the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com

David Walter was born on Aug. 27, 1948, in Charles City the son of Nickolas John and Dorothy Alida “Geisler” Schmitt. He graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School in 1966. For the next two years he worked with his father on the family farm. He then honorably served his country in the Army in Vietnam. Upon his return to Rockford he continued farming. David was united in marriage to Sylvia Louise Tegtmeier on March 3, 1971 in Canton, S.D. To this union was born four children. David was an avid mushroom hunter and passed his secret spots on to his sons. He also wet his fishing line in the rivers and ponds near Rockford. One of his biggest loves was caring for his miniature Dachshunds Oscar, Ziggy, and Zag. He enjoyed having breakfast and coffee with his many friends in Rockford. He watched Judge Judy and playing Kong and other card games with his family and friends.

David is survived by his four children, including his daughter Chantel Schmitt and her husband Pat of New Orleans; three sons: Tony Schmitt of Rockford, Luke Schmitt of Cedar Falls and Mark Schmitt, Ely, Minn.; nine grandchildren: Carrigan and Colbie Schmitt, Colin DeVary, Wyatt, Maverick, and Marshall Schmitt, Skylar Reis, Amber Ringgenberg and Christina Susk; his special friend Debra Benttine, Rockford; his brother Nick and his wife Janice Schmitt, Osage; his sister Joan Korth, McLean, Neb.; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

His parents Nickolas and Dorothy Schmitt, brother-in-law Ron Korth, and his nephew David N. Schmitt preceded him in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, (641) 756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Cay Coacher

Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Mary Cay Coacher, 64, of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Private graveside services will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate.

Mary Cay Coacher was born June 23, 1944, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Chapler) Coacher. Mary was physically and mentally challenged from birth due to cerebral palsy. She has resided at the Dumont Wellness Center since October of 1985 where she received unbelievably kind and professional care.

Mary Cay is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Coacher of Charles City; a sister, Barbara Thorsen of Maple Grove, Minn.; an aunt and uncle, Beth and Jack McCabe of Ft. Dodge; four cousins, Beverly (James) Conklin of Plainfield, Jeanne (Hugo) Meisser of Sun City, Ariz., Dennis McCabe of Waterloo and Dianne Krebs of Ft. Dodge.

Despite her non-verbal circumstances, Mary Cay created much joy. Being blessed with her life taught those who knew her much about living, loving and priorities. Our fervent prayer is that Mary Cay’s heavenly life be problem free.

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

                   Posted on 08/05/2008 by Gene Manning

Walter Russ

Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Walter Russ, 68, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Graveside services for Walter Russ will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Pastor Roger Russ will officiate.

Those attending the service are welcome to gather at the funeral home by 10:15 a.m. and proceed to the cemetery together.

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

Sister Mary Kathleen Saunders

Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Sister Mary Kathleen Saunders, RSM, 98, died on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Cedar Rapids, after a brief illness.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, by Rev. David Ambrosy. Burial will be at the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Sacred Heart Chapel with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Arrangements are with Stewart Funeral Home.

Sister Mary Kathleen was born on Aug. 23, 1909, in Cumberland, Iowa the daughter of John and Mary Dolan Saunders. She entered the Sisters of Mercy Cedar Rapids Community on June 25, 1928 and professed final vows on June 23, 1934.

Sister Mary Kathleen attended Mount Mercy Academy and was a member of the first graduating class of Mount Mercy Junior College in Cedar Rapids in 1930. She furthered her education receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in elementary education at Loras College in Dubuque and a Master’s degree from St. Louis University. Sister Kathleen spent most of her ministry as a teacher at Immaculate Conception in Charles City; St. Matthew’s, Immaculate Conception and Regis High School in Cedar Rapids; St. Matthew’s in Kalispell, Montana; Sacred Heart in Oelwein; Sacred Heart in Waterloo; and St. Joseph’s in DeWitt. In between her ministry as an educator, Sister Mary Kathleen served as the Directress of Novices at Our Lady of Mercy Novitiate in Marion and Cedar Rapids from 1953 - 1965. She retired in 1987 and resided at Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids.

In addition to the Sisters of Mercy, Sister Mary Kathleen is survived by a sister, Corita Saunders of Atlantic; a sister-in-law, Mildred Saunders of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rev. Charles, Timothy; a twin brother, Gerald; and two sisters, Josepha and Regina.

Memorials may be sent to the Sisters of Mercy at 1125 Prairie Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.

John Shannon

Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

AMES — John Burton Shannon, a resident of Riverside Manor in Ames, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Riverside Manor.

Visitation will be from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Adams Funeral Home in Ames, with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date at the Horton Cemetery in rural Bremer County, near Waverly. John will be laid to rest next to his mother in a family setting.

John was born April 3, 1927, in Charles City Township, Floyd County, to Raymond H. Shannon and Ruth A. (Smith) Shannon. John’s father was a carpenter and farmer and his mother a homemaker.

John spent his early years on farms in the Nashua and Charles City area. When he was five he was placed in the Woodward State Hospital in Woodward. While a resident of Woodward, John deeply enjoyed his family visits, or the rare visit back to his family home. At age 19, he moved to the Kansas City area where he worked washing dishes in numerous restaurants near the Kansas City stockyards.

In 1971, John moved to Ames, where he worked as a dishwasher and bus boy at various restaurants, including his favorite job washing dishes at Perkins. Many people came to know John as he walked from place to place in Ames, always sporting a full white beard, and his unique limp as a result of the polio he had as a child. In the late 1980’s, John worked part time at Becker Underwood doing odd jobs in the warehouse and cleaning.

In 1989, John suffered a series of debilitating strokes causing him to lose the use of his left arm. It was at this time that Roger and Connie Underwood of Ames became his legal guardians. John was moved to the Grand Avenue Care Center where he lived for several years. In 1998, he was relocated to the Story County Community Life living facility in north Ames, then later to Riverside Manor nursing home. John made legions of friends wherever he lived, and enjoyed his different jobs at the Story County Development Center.

John was happy with simple things such as breakfast at the Grove Cafe; a strong cup of black coffee; a good conversation with anyone [who] would talk to him and a long drive in the country just looking at things.

John was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Allene Roeder, and a brother Clarence Shannon. He is survived by two half sisters, Carol Annett of Creswell, Oregon, and LaVonne Hartson of Fredericksburg; a sister-in-law Ruth Shannon of Des Moines; a half brother Raymond Shannon of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Arvin Foell and his family, of Kelley.

Memorial donations may be made to Story County Community Life Program at 124 South Hazel. Ames, IA 50010. In lieu of a memorial donation, volunteer your time and service to someone who is in need of a helping hand.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames, (515) 232-5121, www.soderstrumadams.com is in charge of the arrangements.

                         Posted on 08/06/2008 by Gene Manning

Catherine Teeple

Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008

GREENE — Funeral services for Catherine Teeple, 91, of 206 South First Street, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the Church, Saturday, one hour before services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Catherine Teeple Memorial Fund in care of the family which will be divided between the Greene Public Library and the United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene, (641) 823-4457.

Beverly Jean Bartlett

Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008

STANWOOD, Wash. — Beverly Bartlett’s kitchen is quiet today. The oven is cold, and the coffee pot and chairs around the kitchen table are empty. Beverly died Aug, 5 at age 73 at the Josephine Nursing facility in Stanwood, Wash., of multiple medical conditions that she had been suffering with for a number of years. Known for her conversation, sense of humor, baked goods, and strong, black coffee, Beverly was a warm and welcoming presence. She will be missed by all those who came into her life.

Daughter of Robert and Mary (Fuquay) Dennis, Beverly Jean was born in the hard times of the 1930s in Des Moines. She lost her mother at an early age and was placed in an orphanage until 1943, when she was adopted by Cleo (McGinn) and Erwin Wietgrefe of Boyd. The family lived on a farm, and Beverly attended the Boyd country school. When the family moved to New Hampton, she studied at St. Joseph Parochial School and New Hampton High School. Beverly played piano and was active in band (clarinet), pep club, and her favorite of all - the drama club. She graduated in 1952.

Bev met the love of her life, Ralph E. “Bud” Bartlett of Charles City during her senior year in high school. They eloped to Minneapolis and were married on Oct. 13, 1952. Beverly followed Bud to Fort Chaffee, Ark., where he was stationed, and where she worked as a secretary. Once out of the army, Bud, Beverly and baby Kerry moved to Charles City, where Bud co-managed the Charles City Creamery with his father and mother, Ralph A. and Anne Bartlett. Beverly and Bud raised five children and hosted four “Youth for Understanding” foreign exchange students. And while her children always had pet cats, dogs, guinea pigs, parakeets, guppies and eventually a parrot that one of the dogs ate, it was “Mom” who really took care of them, and everyone one else as well.

In the 1960s and early 1970s, Bev was a Girl Scout leader and a teacher’s aide at Immaculate Conception School. She also worked part-time at several women’s clothing retail shops. She was a great organizer and planner, and she knew how to get things done. What her children remember most is that Mom was always home for us. She encouraged us to bring friends home and would always have something freshly baked to offer, a listening ear, and a shoulder to cry on when needed. She loved music and dancing and taught her daughters how to polka, jitterbug, and swing dance.

Her welcoming spirit was at its highest during the holiday season, when she decorated the whole house. We would go to school in the morning and return home to a winter wonderland with tabletops covered with elf-lands and miniature ice skaters, a tree that often scraped the ceiling, doorknobs adorned in foil with a bell, fresh evergreen boughs everywhere, and Christmas records playing clear through early January. She played a mean version of “Marshmallow World” on the piano. Her holiday baking of what seems like thousands of cookies, breads and cinnamon rolls was non-stop until Christmas Day.

Bev, Bud and their daughter Kelley moved to Mason City, then to Bethany, and eventually to the Seattle/Everett Wash., area to be closer to their other children. Bev created a community of friends no matter where they settled. While in Washington, she collected teddy bears and had several teddy-bear picnics with her granddaughter Caitlyn Rose. Bev also wrote stories about the secret lives that each of her teddy bears lived, to the amusement of her children and the delight of her grandchildren. She was passionate that all people and animals be treated well.

Bev encouraged her children to live life with an open heart and mind. She always maintained a positive attitude and passed that along to us as well. We are comforted that in her passing she will again be with her beloved “Bud” and that once again they will be the “Bartlett Pair.” Beverly is survived by her five children: Kelley, Karol, Kay, Kim and Kerry; their spouses: Chris, Marguerite, George, Gregory, Vivian; and four grandchildren: Caitlyn, Lee, Robert and Matthew. We extend our thanks to the staff of both the Josephine Sunset Nursing facility and the Skagit Valley Hospice for their loving care and support.

                      Posted on 08/07/2008 by Gene Manning

Lee Parson

Published: Friday, August 8, 2008

Lee Parson, 63, of Charles City, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Lee Parson will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3-6 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Lee Roland Parson was born Jan. 23, 1945, at New Hampton, the son of Roland and Iva (Bittner) Parson. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1962. Lee proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. On Nov. 8, 1969, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Rassman at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville. He worked as a tool and die maker for many years, owned and operated Machine Tool Engineering until 1990 and then worked for Trimark as a Process Engineer until retiring. His memberships include Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and AA for 31 years. He enjoyed dancing, camping, growing house plants, hot summer days, playing Cribbage and watching the Vikings and Twins. Family was always important to Lee. He took special interest in all that they were doing including supporting his son’s coaching career and most importantly enjoying his grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Dorothy Parson of Charles City; three children, Jason (Shelly) Parson of New Hampton, Justin (Mindy) Parson of LaPorte City and Janette (Kevin) Martens of Urbandale; three granddaughters, Katlyn and Ruby Parson and Camryn Martens; three brothers, Gene (Connie) Parson of Charles City, Wayne (Mary Jo) Parson of Ionia and Gary (Jan) Parson of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Max.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City Site, 1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Camilla F. Struble

Published: Friday, August 8, 2008

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City for Camilla F. Struble, 90, of Charles City, who died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City

                      Posted on 08/08/2008 by Gene Manning

Glenn Walker

Published: Monday, August 11, 2008

Glenn Walker, 85, of Rockford, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Glenn Walker will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Patricia Shaw, of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rockford, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Wednesday.

Glenn Archie Walker was born Dec. 4, 1922, at Grundy Center, the son of Archie and Linnie (Baker) Walker. He received his education at Elma. Glenn proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. On July 25, 1949, he was united in marriage to Janet Amsden. Glenn worked for many years at the Oliver/White Farm Corporation as a machine operator. He was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. His interests included hunting, fishing, sightseeing, working word puzzles and putting puzzles together.

Living family members include three children, Ronald Walker of Colo., Ronda Rinehammer of Ind., and Roxanne (Gary) Daniel of Bondurant; seven grandchildren, Brian Walker, Casey Daniel, Nichole, Colleen and Shane Walker, and Brent and James Rinehammer; three great grandchildren, two brothers, Clifford (Arlene) Walker of Stewartville, Minn. and Clyde (Berniece) Walker of Charles City and a sister, Alberta Schmidt of Elma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons, Randy and Roy Walker; and a granddaughter, Nichole Walker.

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

Camilla Struble

Published: Monday, August 11, 2008

Camilla Struble, 90, of Charles City, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Camilla Struble will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Camilla Francis Reilly Struble was born Sept. 14, 1917, at Jerico, the daughter of Michael and Nellie (Robinson) Reilly. As a child she lived at the Reilly Ridge Settlement and was the last of the Reilly clan to leave the settlement with her family. She graduated from the New Hampton High School in 1936. On April 3, 1937, she was united in marriage to John Struble at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They moved to Charles City in 1942. John died on March 26, 1972. Camilla was a rate clerk for Takin Brothers until the 1968 tornado. She then worked for Farner Hewitt Bocken as an office manager and bookkeeper for 20 years before she retired. Camilla was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anthony’s Circle and the Soroptimist Club.

Living family members include three daughters, Sharon Grice of Ankeny, Jean (Huey) Watson of Surprise, Ariz. and Ruth (Lee) Shanks of Arkansas City, Kan.; eight grandchildren, David Katcher, Debra Nation, Dan Katcher, Donna Krueger, Karen Ratering, Robert Grice and Cathy and Tim Watson; 23 great grandchildren; and 22 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, Michael John Watson; a great grandson, Harley Jacob Katcher; a sister, Evelyn Reilly; two brothers, Claire and Robert Reilly; and a son-in-law, Darrel Grice.

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

Ruth Huxsol

Published: Monday, August 11, 2008

Ruth Huxsol, 88, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Port Charles in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ruth Huxsol will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday an hour prior to the service. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard “Dick” P. Hun

Published: Monday, August 11, 2008

Richard “Dick” P. Hunt, 72 of 206 1st Ave. SW, Rockford, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Mercy Hospital North Iowa.

Graveside interment services will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Riverside Cemetery, in Rockford. There will be no visitation. Officiating will be the Rev. Judy Wooton of the First United Methodist Church, Rockford. Those wishing to share stories, condolences or thoughts may do so on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

Richard Peter was born on May 30, 1936 in Charles City the son of Arthur W. and Myrtle “Whitson” Hunt Sr. He attended school in Charles City and then was employed in construction and assisted in building the Baptist Home. Later he worked for White Farm. He then was hired as a production worker with Salisbury Labs, which became Solvay and then Fort Dodge Animal Health. He retired in 1997. On Feb. 22, 1963 he took the hand in marriage with Gordetta Grady at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. To this union was born two sons Bill and Bob. As a young family Dick enjoyed bowling, camping, and fishing in the Brainerd, Minn. area. He also enjoyed hunting with his two boys. Later in life Dick learned he had an eye for making beautiful quilts and doing leather works and ceramics. He served his country honorably in the National guard for several years.

Dick’s memory will be cherished by his wife of 45 years Gordetta, Rockford, his two sons and wives Bill and Jaci Hunt, Waterloo; and Bob and Vickki Hunt, Rockford. He is also survived by his two sisters Gloria Brimer, Phoenix, Ariz.; Phyllis Biekert, Mason City, and one brother Art and his wife Ruth Hunt, Charles City; along with nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

Arrangements are at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford. (641) 756-3311 www.Fullertonfh.com.

Thelma Paulus

Published: Monday, August 11, 2008

Thelma Paulus, 99, of Charles City, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Thelma Paulus will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m.

Thelma Katherine Krapp Paulus was born Oct. 20, 1908, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicholas and Susie (Heinz) Krapp. She graduated from the Rockford High School, North Iowa Area Community College and Wartburg College. On July 8, 1927, she was united in marriage to Philip Paulus at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. They moved to Charles City in 1960. Thelma was an elementary school teacher beginning in rural schools then at Colwell, Allison and the Immaculate Conception School in Charles City retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Circle, Rosary Society, Heritage Club and the Senior Citizens. Thelma enjoyed doing various crafts and will be remembered for the many afghans she crocheted and gave as gifts. She was also the “neighborhood grandma” as she took care of children as their parents went on errands. Thelma had a great desire to increase her learning and did that in various ways.

Living family members include two daughters, Marlys Crabtree of Charles City and Shirley (Delbert) Stadtlander of Mason City; four grandchildren, Gary (Barb) Schmidt, Daniel (Chris) Schmidt, Scott Stadtlander and Sheri (Mike) Voortmann; seven great grandchildren; and two sisters, Cecelia Mott of Mason City and Loretta Park of Rockwell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 4, 1981; two sisters, Helen Paulus and Marcella Spurrier; and two sons-in-law, Herbert Schmidt and Robert Crabtree.

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

                     Posted on 08/11/2008 by Gene Manning

Mary E. Kellogg

Published: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Mary E. Kellogg, 55, of Olathe, Kan., and formerly of Charles City, passed away at her home on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, of an apparent heart attack.

Mary was born in Charles City to Donald and Betty Kellogg and graduated from the Charles City High School with the Class of 1971. She was a nurse at the University of Iowa Hospitals and then a traveling nurse through many of the southern states before settling down in Olathe with her husband, Larry Grant.

Left to mourn her passing are her parents; one brother, Ray (Mary Jo) Kellogg of Eagle Grove; and a sister, Geraldine (Jon) Grinnell of Denver, Iowa; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Preceding her in death was her husband Larry on April 23, 2008.

Memorial services will be held at a later date with cremated remains in Calvary Cemetery, placed alongside her husband.

Fred R. Hansen

Published: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

NASHUA — Fred R. Hansen, 82, of Nashua died Sunday evening, Aug.10, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Lundula officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery at Nashua with Jason Hansen, Shannon Tripp, Steve Sudol, Mark Walk, David De Peuw and Kevin McCall serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred’s great-grandchildren, Chad, Chase and Collin Sudol; Austin & Taylor Walk; Brianna and Amanda De Peuw; Dayton, Shaylee & Jase Hansen; Zach and Zade McCall.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be left for Fred at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

                           Posted on 08/12/2008 by Gene Manning

Ruth W. Huxsol

Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Ruth W. Huxsol, 88, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Port Charles in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ruth Huxsol will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ruth Wilhelmina Wulff Huxsol was born Sept. 24, 1919, in Floyd, Iowa, to Herman and Arvilla (Molstead) Wulff. Her father was a butcher and her mother was a homemaker.

Ruth spent her early years in Floyd and was a graduate of Floyd High School.

In the late 1930’s, Ruth was married to Kenneth Kellogg, a Charles Citian who went on to become a decorated veteran of World War II. They had two sons, Richard and Donald. Ruth and Kenneth later divorced.

In May of 1968, when Ruth’s apartment was devastated by the Charles City tornado, she lived briefly with her sister, Lois. A week later, however, Ray Huxsol proposed and they were married. They were together for 17 years, until his death in 1985.

Between marriages, Ruth became the consummate “single mom,” at a time when that term had not been invented. Working as a waitress at Cora’s Counter, she and her young sons lived in a small apartment that was upstairs, over the restaurant.

Never complaining and always working hard, she encouraged her boys to excellence. Though a humble person, she was imbued with patience, persistence and endurance, and she was filled with well-deserved pride throughout her life that both sons graduated from the University of Iowa and enjoyed success in their careers.

Ruth was a kind, but strict, disciplinarian. Though she “ruled the roost” and few escaped her no-nonsense approach to life, she always accomplished her goals with a sense of humor and a twinkle in her eye.

Always in charge and never letting anyone forget it, she was affectionately referred to by her sons, and most of her sons’ friends, as “The Chief.”

Ruth was well-known, as well as admired and respected, by her customers at Cora’s Counter. Many were local businessmen who tirelessly tried to tease Ruth, but learned—often the hard way—that Ruth’s wit and good humor were enough to disarm anyone who dared to cross her.

Ruth was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and in earlier years was active in many Moose activities. She also contributed her time to the community, helping others, serving as a Pink Lady at the hospital and as a long-time volunteer at the Community Food Box.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her sisters, Iola and Margaret.

She is survived by her sons, Richard (Clarice), of Denver, Colorado, and Donald, of Novato, California, and her sister, Lois Thoman, of Charles City, as well as four grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In her later years, she had a very special relationship with her nephew, Michael Thoman, and his wife, Maggie, as well as her niece, Darlene Turpen. Each of them unselfishly attended to her many needs after she left her apartment on Rob Roy Lane in 2003.

She was also extremely grateful to Dennis and Barbara Sanvig, and the staff at Port Charles, for the loving care she received while a resident of that facility.

Memorials may be directed to the Charles City Food Box, 912 E St. Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Fred R. Hansen

Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2008

NASHUA — Fred R. Hansen, 82, of Nashua died Sunday evening, Aug. 10, 2008 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Lundula officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Nashua.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be left for Fred at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Fred Richard Hansen was born June 4, 1926, at Shell Rock, Iowa, the son of Andrew and Emma (Modderman) Hansen. He attended school in Tripoli and Nashua.

He was united in marriage to Maxine Wolff at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Nov. 16, 1945. To this union two children were born. They lived and farmed in the Nashua area. In 1953, they moved to their farm east of Nashua, where Fred continued to farm until 2001.

Fred was a member of Republic Community Church where he served as Deacon and Greeter for many years. He served as a director of the Federal Land Bank Board, Thompson Country School and as a school board director. Fred loved farming but he enjoyed fishing and playing cards, especially “500”. He was a faithful supporter of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved his family and was a great dad, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Fred is survived by his wife, Maxine; a son, Richard (Carolyn) Hansen; a daughter, Linda (Gerald) Smith all of Nashua; six grandchildren, Tammy (Steve) Sudol, Kim (Mark) Walk, Shawna (David) De Peuw, Jason (Marisa) Hansen, Kendra (Kevin) McCall and Shannon Tripp; 4 step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; 4 step great-great grandchildren; a sister, Shirley (Cordell) Martin of Nashua. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Alan Tripp; and his parents; two brothers, Roger and Charles Hansen and a sister, Gladys Creager.

                       Posted on 08/13/2008 by Gene Manning

Ronald J. Hamel

Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008

Ronald J. Hamel, 67, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Fitchburg and Ashburnham, Mass., died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in Englewood, Fla., after a brief battle with cancer.

Ron received his GED while serving as a military police officer in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. He worked at Crocker Burbank/Weyerhauser Paper Mill and later served the City of Fitchburg as a police officer and Sergeant from 1964 to 1996, retiring after 32 years. Ron also owned and operated Janet's Chili Dog in Fitchburg for 13 years.

Also known as "Uncle Ron," he enjoyed NASCAR, dining with a martini, and sharing his sense of humor and jokes with the people he loved.

Ron leaves his wife of 45 years, Jeannette (Janet) M. (Richard) Hamel of Englewood, Fla.; his daughter, Donna M. (Hamel) Lynch (Brian) of Charles City, Iowa; five grandchildren: Benjamin, Zachary, and Samuel Lynch and Laura and Adam Hamel; and his beloved dog and friend, Bandit.

Ron was predeceased by his son, Michael R. Hamel, on Dec. 5, 2006, and his mother, Elodie (Sally) Carpenter.

A graveside service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Westminster, Mass., on Friday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of his son, Michael, at Pikes Peak Hospice Center, 825 Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 600, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

John Anthony Fey II

Published: Monday, August 18, 2008

While John Anthony was able to spend only a few short hours with us, we are truly thankful for the time we did have to love and appreciate him. It was tremendously difficult to let our son go, but we know how incredibly blessed we were to spend the brief time we had with him. John Anthony Fey II passed away on Aug. 14, 2008 in Austin, Texas, while surrounded by mommy and daddy, Jennifer (Deutsch) and John Fey, other family members, friends and loved ones at the hospital.

John Anthony will be eternally missed and loved by his mommy and daddy; grandparents: Valerie (Lore) and Mark Tedder (Granny and Grandpa), Rick and Nancy Deutsch (Grandpa and Grandma), Christine (Kotary) and Jerry Fey (Grandma and Grandpa); Great Grandparents: Maida Wiegmann and Don Thorson (Grandma Wiggie and Don), Elaine and Maurice Deutsch (Grandma and Grandpa), Bob and Bonnie Lore (Grandpa and Bonnie), Charles Fey (Grandpa ) and Doris, Mary Kotary (Grandma), Uncles: (Adam and Clint Deutsch, Jacob Tedder and Joe Fey), Aunts: (Whitney Tedder and Devon Deutsch), cousin: Gage Deutsch; multiple great aunts, great uncles, second and third cousins.

We are passing our precious son over to the loving hearts and hands of Great Great Grandma Millie (Mildred Draheim), Great Great Grandma Boehmer (Beatrice Boehmer), Great Grandma Fey (Francine Fey); Great Aunt Tina and Great Uncle Tim Kotary. John Anthony will also spend many hours learning to fish with his Great Grandpa Wiggie (Clarence Wiegmann), and Great Grandpa Kotary (Richard Kotary).

Please join John and Jennifer in the celebration of John Anthony’s life. Visitation will be held from 6-8 on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Wilke-Clay Fish Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 on Wednesday Aug. 20 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kyle, Texas with Graveside Services at Live Oak Cemetery in Manchaca, Texas and Reception at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kyle, Texas to follow the services.

                       Posted on 08/18/2008 by Gene Manning

Blanche S. Morrell

Published: Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Blanche Morrell died peacefully at her home in Owatonna, Minn. on Aug. 16, 2008. She was born Blanche Alice Smith the daughter of Bert and Ruth (Bradley) Smith on a farm near Larkinburg, Kan., in the same home where her father and older sister were born. The family moved to Horton, Kansas, where she grew up and graduated from high school. She graduated from the University of Kansas (KU) with a B.A. in Mathematics in 1941.

Also at KU she met her husband, Thomas Herbert Morrell, and they were married in Washington, D.C. on Christmas Day, 1941. They spent their first three years in Bridgeport, Conn., where she worked in the Accounting Department at Remington Arms and daughter Judith Rae was born. In 1944 they moved to Charles City, where they lived for 21 years and son Dennis Glen and daughter Rebecca Jane were born. In 1965 they moved to Prospect Heights where she enjoyed working as an Accountant in a bank in Mt. Prospect.

When they moved to Owatonna in May, 1970, Blanche quickly got involved in activities at Associated Church, American Association of University Women, Women’s Club, and was a charter member of Chapter DZ of P.E.O. When her husband began his consulting career, she worked together with him as his secretary and accountant. They traveled to Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Scandinavian Countries, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, and enjoyed a cruise through the Panama Canal.

When her husband Herbert died in 1996 he had nearly completed a book about his experiences designing Oliver tractors. With her daughter Judy she was able to complete the book, Oliver Farm Tractors, which was published by Motorbooks in October, 1997, and sold over 8,000 copies.

She will be remembered for the beautiful sweaters she knitted, her skill as a professional accountant and volunteer treasurer, her many warm friendships, her wonderful laugh, and her commitment to family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her two sisters and her brother. She is survived by daughters Judy Lumb of Caye Caulker, Belize, and Becky (Ron) Schmitz of Fairfield, Iowa, son Dennis (Barbara) Morrell of Hockessin, Del., six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, with an hour to greet the family prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, it was her wishes that donations be made to the Associated Church or Homestead Hospice House Patient Care Fund.

Michaelson Funeral Homes, Inc. of Owatonna, Minn., (507) 451-7943, is in charge of arrangements.

Justin C. Underwood

Published: Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Justin C. Underwood, 74, of New Hampton, ended his 14 year battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, Saturday evening Aug. 16, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 6 p.m. Thursday Aug. 21, 2008, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass.

Interment will follow in the New Hampton City Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at Church. Online condolences for Justin may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Justin was born in New Hampton on July 20, 1934, the son of Claude and Carmelita (Brown) Underwood. He attended St. Joseph School and the New Hampton High School. On July 2, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Hampton he married Mary Wiley. To this union five children were born. The couple initially lived in Boyd, where Justin worked for Earl Drewelow for three years. Justin and Mary then bought a farm north of Fredericksburg where they began with 30 mink and over the years grew to be a large mink ranch. They also raised 30,000 turkeys. Justin retired from his mink ranch in 2002 and his son Ron took over operations. The couple then moved into New Hampton. He began working at the New Hampton City Cemetery until this summer when his health forced him to retire. Justin was an excellent marksman, accomplished water skier and avid fisherman. He also had an extreme appreciation of good food. He was a former president of the Hog Producers Association, a member of the NRA, Whitetails Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, the Seattle Fur Exchange, North American Fur Auction and was a supporter of the New Hampton High School Trap Shooting program and the Fredericksburg Football Team. He also was an enthusiastic supporter of all the activities of his grandchildren. Justin loved the time he was able to spend with his ever growing family. He had a famous bit of advice that he was always willing to share, "Enjoy them now, they are only little, for a little while." Justin enjoyed, loved and nurtured them all.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary; two sons, Mike Underwood of Evansdale, and Ron (Deb) Underwood of New Hampton; three daughters, Connie (Gene) Parson of Charles City, Carol (Doug) Davies of Meadow Vista, Calif. and Sharon (Steve) Kipp of Fredericksburg; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry (Karen) Underwood of Chicago; three sisters, Lola Gilbert of Waterloo, Donna Petersen of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Kay Carolan of Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Underwood of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Carm Underwood; a sister, Mary Ann Underwood; a brother, Claude Underwood Jr. and two brothers-in-law, Bill Gilbert and Bob Carolan.

Larry Schuknecht

Published: Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Larry Schuknecht, 60 of 29 Quincy Terrace, Mason City died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd ST. SE. Mason City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd ST. SE, Mason City, IA 50401 (641)-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com.

                      Posted on 08/19/2008 by Gene Manning

Bernadine ‘Bernie’ Yeager

Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Bernadine “Bernie” Yeager, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Bernie Yeager will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

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

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

Larry A. Schuknecht

Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9

MASON CITY — Larry A. Schuknecht, 60, of 29 Quincy Terrace, Mason City, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at his home.

Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Larry A. Schuknecht memorial fund under the care of his daughter Kellie Thieman at 1713 270th St.. Marble Rock, Iowa 50653. Anyone may share memories, stories or condolences with the family on the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

Dr. Erwin A. Schilling

Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Dr. Erwin A. Schilling of Rockford, Ill. passed away Aug. 13. 2008. Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Rockford, with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Rockford.

He was born Aug. 3, 1920, the son of Ross (Sommer) and Albert J. Schilling. He began his education in a country school and graduated from Nashua High School in 1939. From 1939 to 1946 he attended the University of Iowa and received his medical degree in 1946. He married Arthene Alice Fogg on Dec. 24, 1944. He completed an internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1951 he completed his residency at the University of Iowa and moved to Rockford, Ill. He joined Dr. Edward Platt in private practice providing anesthesia services to patients in three hospitals in Rockford and two hospitals in Belvidere, Ill. In 1962 Dr. Schilling and Dr. Platt formed Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated, a group that now includes 29 anesthesiologists and 19 certified registered nurse anesthesiologists. He was president of Rockford Anesthesiologists when he retired in 1990.

Living family members include his wife and children, Rosa (Dr. Wil Walkoe) Brookings, Ore., Kay (David) Hatch, Roscoe, Ill., Dr. David (Betty) Schilling, Church Hill, Tenn., Heidi (Jeremy) Gold, Guilford, Vermont, Peter (Stephanie) Schilling, Somerville, Mass., Dr. Rebecca (Dr. Paul Black) Highland, N.C.; as well as 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clifford (Shirley) of Ionia.

He is predeceased by his parents and brothers Russell and Maurice Schilling.

                      Posted on 08/20/2008 by Gene Manning

Bernadine ‘Bernie’ Yeager

Published: Thursday, August 21, 2008

Bernadine “Bernie” Yeager, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Bernie Yeager will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Bernie was born on Jan. 13, 1925, the youngest daughter of Chester and Christine Thompson of Van Horne, Iowa. She graduated from Van Horne High School and attended the University of Iowa College of Nursing, earning her degree in 1947.

Bernie met her future husband Dr. Robert B. “Bob” Yeager while they were both students at the University. They married in 1947 and moved to Charles City in 1949 after Bob graduated from dental school. Bernie and Bob had two sons: Tim, born in 1950, and Dan born in 1953.

Bernie was active in PEO, and in the AAUW. She and Bob sang in the choir at the First United Methodist Church (later Trinity Church) for more than forty years. She was a prodigious knitter, and used a 19th century German technique taught to her by her grandmother. Bernie’s sweaters and Christmas stockings have been distributed to friends and family all over the world.

Bernie was an excellent driver, and won many trophies driving in sports car rallies in the 1950’s and 60’s. She supported Bob’s missionary work in Mexico and Guatemala for over 20 years, and made frequent trips to remote areas providing nursing services. Bernie and Bob loved to stay at their cabin northwest Ontario. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2007 with a reception at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Bernie was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother. She always put the needs of others before her own, and gave generously of her time and talent. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her sister Jeanette Thorman. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert B. Yeager of Charles City, her sons Robert “Tim” Yeager (Caroline Moores) of Oak Park, Ill, and Daniel C. Yeager (Jeanine) of Iowa City, and her granddaughters Hanna Gugliuzza (Joseph), Hillary Yeager, and Ayshe Yeager, and by her sister Maxine Patterson of Rock Island, Ill,

Memorials may be made in the form of flowers, or donations to Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Street, Charles City, IA 50616, earmarked for the “Mission Fund”.

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

Richard P. Schuster

Published: Thursday, August 21, 2008

NASHUA — Richard P. Schuster, 89, of Nashua died Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, 2008, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at St. Michael‘s Catholic Church in Nashua with Rev. Carl Ries and Fr. Francis Hiemmerman officiating.

Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery at Nashua with Leonard Sinnwell, Randy Sinnwell, Craig Sinnwell, Gary Good, Doug Wilson and Betty Krull serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. with a scripture service at 6:45 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral home in Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be left for Dick at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Mary Crawford

Published: Thursday, August 21, 2008

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City for Mary Crawford, 83, of Charles City, who died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at her son’s home.

Larry A. Schuknecht

Published: Thursday, August 21, 2008

MASON CITY — Larry A. Schuknecht, 60, of 29 Quincy Terrace, Mason City, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at his home.

Memorial Services will be held 2p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Steve Hansen of Wesley United Methodist Church. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Larry A. Schuknecht memorial fund under the care of his daughter Kellie Thieman at 1713 270th St. Marble Rock, Iowa 50653. Anyone may share memories, stories or condolences with the family on the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Larry Allen was born on March 15, 1948, in Charles City the son of Franklin and Kathryn “Reints” Schuknecht. He graduated with the class of 1966 from the Greene High School. For many years he was a long haul trucker driving from coast to coast. He owned and operated the Clay Pipe Inn in Dougherty and managed Fezz’s bar in Greene, which led to his working full and part time at Mason City area establishments, which included the Elks and Moose Lodges, the Poodle and Dillinger’s. He also drove cars to auction for many area dealerships. He sold calendars and novelty items all over North Iowa. For the past many years he looked forward to his annual trips to California, Arizona and Las Vegas to visit relatives. Larry was united in marriage to Joan Schuster on May 11, 1972, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. In 1975 they moved to Texas and returned to Iowa in 1977. For the past 19 years he was a resident of Mason City. Larry always enjoyed family get togethers and special events. Larry would visit with anyone and everyone and would give of his time and talents to others especially if it was for kids. His favorite was Toys for Tots. Larry enjoyed watching Western movies at home and going out to eat and having a good time with friends.

Surviving Larry are his four children Kellie Jo and her husband Ryan Thieman, Marble Rock; Brian Dean and his wife Karla Schuknecht, Thornton; Jeffrey Green, Brighton, Col.; Evan Miller, Missouri; six grandchildren: Madison, Mackenzie and Morgan Thieman, and McKenna, Kaden and Kolton Schuknecht, one sister Lavone Schroeder, and one brother Ronnie and his wife Bev Schuknecht, all of Greene, and many nieces and nephews and other special relatives.

His parents and one brother Roger preceded Larry in death.

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

                        Posted on 08/21/2008 by Gene Manning

Grace Ahart

Published: Friday, August 22, 2008

MABLE ROCK — A graveside service for Grace Ahart, 89, formerly of Marble Rock, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Westside Cemetery, Marble Rock. The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 387 of Marble Rock, will serve a luncheon in the Community Center following the service.

Grace Oudekerk was born May 28, 1919, in Buck Grove, Iowa, a daughter of Koert and Alice (Dieterman) Oudekerk, Sr. and passed away in her home on Thursday, July 31, 2008, in Bartlesville, Ok.

She was raised and attended school in Nashua. She met and married Roy Ahart on May 28, 1940. They made their home in Marble Rock for many years. During the war she worked at the shipyards cleaning the men's dormitory rooms. After the war, she was a homemaker.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter in infancy; three sisters: Anna, Henrietta and Alice; three brothers: Harm, George, and Koert, Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Roy, of Bartlesville, Okla.; one son: Terry of Omaha, Ark.; one daughter: Mary from Bartlesville, Ok.; three grandchildren, Nicole (Jim) Reese of Isanti, Minn., Luke (Ami) Ahart of Tempe, Ariz., and Jesse Ahart of Minneapolis, Minn.; and four great grandchildren.

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

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

Dr. Erwin A. Schilling

Published: Friday, August 22, 2008

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Dr. Erwin A. Schilling of Rockford, Ill. passed away Aug. 13. 2008. Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Rockford, with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Rockford.

He was born Aug. 3, 1920, the son of Rosa (Sommer) and Albert J. Schilling. He began his education in a country school and graduated from Nashua High School in 1939. From 1939 to 1946 he attended the University of Iowa and received his medical degree in 1946. He married Arthene Alice Fogg on Dec. 24, 1944. He completed an internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1951 he completed his residency at the University of Iowa and moved to Rockford, Ill. He joined Dr. Edward Platt in private practice providing anesthesia services to patients in three hospitals in Rockford and two hospitals in Belvidere, Ill. In 1962 Dr. Schilling and Dr. Platt formed Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated, a group that now includes 29 anesthesiologists and 19 certified registered nurse anesthesiologists. He was president of Rockford Anesthesiologists when he retired in 1990.

Living family members include his wife and children, Rosa (Dr. Wil Walkoe) Brookings, Ore., Kay (David) Hatch, Roscoe, Ill., Dr. David (Betty) Schilling, Church Hill, Tenn., Heidi (Jeremy) Gold, Guilford, Vermont, Peter (Stephanie) Schilling, Somerville, Mass., Dr. Rebecca (Dr. Paul Black) Highland, N.C.; as well as 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clifford (Shirley) of Ionia.

He is predeceased by his parents and brothers Russell and Maurice Schilling.

Mary Crawford

Published: Friday, August 22, 2008

Mary Crawford, 83, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at her son’s home.

Funeral services for Mary Crawford will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Monsignor Stanley Hayek, of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mirian Cemetery at Bethany, Mo.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday an hour prior to the service.

Mary “Libby” Elizabeth King Crawford was born May 7, 1925, at Bethany, Mo., the daughter of Earl and Maudie (Reynolds) King. She received her education at Bethany. On Jan. 1, 1942, she was united in marriage to Ivan “Lucky” Crawford at Bethany, Mo. They lived in Des Moines for many years, moving to Charles City in 1986. Lucky died on July 30, 1986. Mary will always be remembered for her love of family and desire to share her life with them.

Living family members include two children, Connell (Herb) Murphy of Conover, N.C., and Dan (Ellen) Crawford of Charles City; seven grandchildren, Scott (Marsha) Murphy, Trevor (Paula) Crawford, Tracey (Galen) Streich, Steven (Lisa) Murphy, Toby (Jennifer) Crawford, Shannon (Eric) Hefner and Trisha (Brad) Hemesath; and 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a great granddaughter, Alexandra Crawford; three brothers, Robert, Willis and Jimmy King; and three sisters, Earlene King, Virginia Hohn and Janet King.

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

Richard P. Schuster

Published: Friday, August 22, 2008

NASHUA — Richard P. Schuster, 89, of Nashua died Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, 2008, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at St. Michael‘s Catholic Church in Nashua with Rev. Carl Ries and Fr. Francis Hiemmerman officiating. Music will be provided by Christy Laube as organist.

Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery at Nashua with Leonard Sinnwell, Randy Sinnwell, Craig Sinnwell, Gary Good, Doug Wilson and Betty Krull serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. with a scripture service at 6:45 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral home in Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be left for Dick at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Richard P. Schuster was born Sept. 15, 1918, at rural Nashua, the son of Peter and Anna (Phillips) Schuster. He attended rural school at Badger # 10 and graduated from Nashua High School in 1937. He served as a Aviation Munitions handler in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Dick met his future wife while they were roller skating at the old Opera House in Nashua. Richard was united in marriage to Elda Wedeking on Jan. 17, 1943 at St. Michael’s rectory in Nashua. To this union three children were born. They farmed northeast of Nashua from 1944 until 1977. They then moved to an acreage south of their farm and lived there until 1990. At this time they bought their home in Nashua. Elda passed away March 14, 1999. Dick later built a new house next to his old home and lived there until just recently.

He was a faithful member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, a 4-H leader and ASC employee for 23 years. Dick enjoyed camping with family and friends, traveling and having good conversations with his coffee buddies. His family was always his first concern, but he loved being a farmer and never really quit being one.

Dick is survived by a daughter, Donna (Doug) Peterson of Elgin; a brother, Harold Schuster of Sherman, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Pam Schuster; two grandchildren, Corey (Gina) Schuster and Heather (Mike Nannie) Schuster; a great-grandson, Evan Michael Schuster.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elda; two sons, William in 1967 and Michael in 1983; his parents; a sister, Lillian Berneman.

Dorothy J. Houdek

Published: Friday, August 22, 2008

Dorothy J. Houdek, 80, of Charles City died Thursday morning, Aug. 21, 2008 at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral home in Nashua with pastor Thomas Hagen officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua with John Houdek, Thomas Houdek, John Paul, T.J. Houdek, Dan Houdek and Gene Houdek serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral home in Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be left for Dorothy at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy J. Houdek was born Dec. 18, 1927, on a farm near Postville, the daughter of Eli and Elna (Dieke) Eberling. At the age of 4, she moved to Nashua with her family. Dorothy graduated from Nashua High School in 1946.

She was united in marriage to Virgil Houdek in 1951. To this union five children were born. They later divorced. Dorothy raised her family in Charles City where she worked as a waitress for a number of local restaurants. She loved gardening, flowers, cooking and rug hooking. Dorothy volunteered many hours to the Food Box in Charles City. After moving to the nursing home in 2001, she enjoyed the crafts and bingo games. Dorothy will be remembered for her sense of humor and the love she had for her grandchildren and the many games of “Kings Corners” she played with them.

Dorothy is survived by three sons, John (Teri) Houdek of Paris, Texas, Thomas (Diane) Houdek of Charles City and James Houdek of Minnesota; two daughters, Sandra Paul of Charles City and Sharon Luckenbaugh of Texarkana, Texas; a brother, Gerald Eberling of Nashua; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald Eberling in 2002.

                        Posted on 08/23/2008 by Gene Manning

Barbara Anderson

Published: Monday, August 25, 2008

Barbara Anderson, 83, of Charles City, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Barbara Anderson will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Dr. Todd Anderson and Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Barbara Louise Gravatt Anderson was born June 14, 1925, in Traer, Iowa, the daughter of Howard I. and Wanda (Arney) Gravatt. She received her education from Iowa State Teachers College from 1943 until 1947. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in voice and piano.

Barbara was a member of Kappa Phi, a soloist for the College Choir and Chapel Choir and also a recording soloist for the station WGN in Chicago. On Nov. 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Amos Theodore “Ted” Anderson in Des Moines. Barbara supported Ted during the 40 years of his service as the Elementary Principal at the Washington Grade School in Charles City. Barbara was employed by First Citizen’s National Bank for 24 years where she became a Vice President and was an active member of the Iowa State Chapter of the National Association of Bank Women. Barbara was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City, past Circle President, member of the choir and soloist.

Barbara was also a member and president of the Chapter CY P.E.O. Her favorite pastimes were quilting, knitting, playing piano, reading and spending time with her friends. In her retirement she found great joy in serving as a volunteer for the Hospice of North Iowa.

Those left to honor her memory include four children, Doug (Cathy) Anderson of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave (Karen) Anderson of Taichung, Taiwan, Dr. Marcia Anderson and life companion Dr. Victoria Bacon of Norton, Mass. and Brad (Lori) Anderson of Monmouth, Ore.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Gravatt of Sun City, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, and a granddaughter, Layla Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616

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

William Lynn Lantow

Published: Monday, August 25, 2008

NASHUA — William Lynn Lantow, 30, of Nashua died Friday morning, Aug. 22, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., of complications of Cystic Fibrosis.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Nashua.

There will be NO public visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be left for Bill at www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

                         Posted on 08/25/2008 by Gene Manning

Holly Hamm

Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Holly Hamm, 34, of Floyd, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services for Holly Hamm will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Chaplain Jim Allan will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until the service time on Thursday.

Holly Rose Marie Trainer Hamm was born Jan. 3, 1974, at Brunswick, Maine, the daughter of Tom Trainer and Toni Moravec. She graduated from the Charles City High School. On July 21, 2008, Holly was baptized along with a blessing on the union relationship between her and Marty DeVries. Her interests included drawing, painting, riding motorcycles, working on cars, taking road trips, the mountains and the oceans. She especially loved her animals and talking on the phone to her mother and kids.

Living family members include her significant other, Marty DeVries of Floyd; three children, Lindsay, Robert and Justin Trainer all of Charles City; mother, Toni (David) Williams of Maine; Father, Tom Trainer of Charles City; three brothers, Darrin Shave of Mason City, Corey (Nichole) Trainer of Schuyler, Neb. and Todd (Sheila) Trainer of Schuyler, Neb.; paternal grandmother, Erma Kay Trainer of Manchester; and seven nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; and her paternal grandfather.

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

Dorothy F. Kyle

Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Dorothy F. Kyle, 93, of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Dorothy Kyle will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

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

Dorothy Florence Fehr Kyle was born May 28, 1915, at LeRoy, Minn., the daughter of Nichales and Maria (Stober) Fehr. In 1933, she graduated from the Dysart Consolidated School. After high school Dorothy owned and operated her own restaurant in Waterloo, where she would later meet her husband. On April 14, 1936, she was united in marriage to Lyle Kyle at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterloo. Dorothy was a housewife until WWII when she was employed at the Oliver Inc. as an assembler. In 1961 she was employed at the Burke, Saunders and Company and later Johnson Accounting until her retirement. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Mary Circle, Soroptomist International, past Cub Scout leader and CYO at Immaculate Conception School. Her interests included playing Bridge especially in Charles City marathons, knitting, crocheting and fishing.

Living family members include her two sons, Larry (Patt) Kyle of Littleton, Colo. and Bill (Jeannie) Kyle of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Erik (Dawn) Kyle, Tom (Jennifer) Kyle, David (Char) Kyle, Nicole Kyle, Todd Kyle, Kelli Kyle, Andrew (Chris) Toland and Mitchell (Jeannine) Toland; ten great grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Dolores Kyle of Joppa, Md.; one sister-in-law, Helyn Fehr of Door County, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Kenneth and John Kyle; three sisters; and three brothers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Grade School, 1203 Clark St. Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Holly Hamm

Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Holly Hamm, 34, of Floyd, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services for Holly Hamm will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Chaplain Jim Allan will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

Holly Rose Marie Trainer Hamm was born Jan. 3, 1974, at Brunswick, Maine, the daughter of Tom Trainer and Toni Moravec. She graduated from the Charles City High School. On July 21, 2008, Holly was baptized along with a blessing on the union relationship between her and Marty DeVries. Her interests included drawing, painting, riding motorcycles, working on cars, taking road trips, the mountains and the oceans. She especially loved her animals and talking on the phone to her mother and kids.

Living family members include her significant other, Marty DeVries of Floyd; three children, Lyndsay, Robert and Justin Frazer all of Charles City; mother, Toni (David) Williams of Maine; Father, Tom Trainer of Charles City; three brothers, Darrin Shave of Mason City, Cory (Nichole) Trainer of Schuyler, Nebr. and Todd (Sheila) Trainer of Schuyler, Neb..; paternal grandmother, Irma Kay Trainer of Manchester; and ten nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; and her paternal grandfather.

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

Jean Lorraine Anderberg

Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1

Jean Lorraine Fox Anderberg, of Vienna, Maine, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at her home, following a long battle with cancer. She was buried on her birthday in the Vienna Village Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City.

                        Posted on 08/27/2008 by Gene Manning

Velma E. Sinnwell

Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008

MARION — Velma E. Sinnwell, 86, of The Villages of Marion and formerly of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha after a long illness. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Velma was born Aug. 18, 1922, to Harold and Beulah (Trask) Rodamaker of rural Charles City. She married Frances (Frank) Green, July 1, 1943. They had one son, Richard. Frank was killed in 1945 during WWII . She later married Henry M. Sinnwell, May 24, 1947, and had one son, Robert. Henry died in January of 1994.

Survivors include both sons, Richard Green and Robert Sinnwell; five grandchildren: Cory (Sonya) Sinnwell, Diane Constantine, Robert Green, Angrebreea and Keira Sinnwell-Hodge; and one great granddaughter, Ava Sinnwell. Living family members also include a brother, Harold (Mae) Rodamaker of Charles City and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, William Rodamaker, both husbands and daughter in-law, Candy Sinnwell.

Velma worked for several businesses, including Penick & Ford and the Mercy Medical Center Gift Shop. Velma will always be remembered for the love she shared with her family and the friendship she felt towards all people.

A memorial has been established at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2310 1st Ave, NE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa and to Hospice of Mercy.

The family would like to acknowledge her special friend, Tina, who always put a smile on Velma’s face and a special thanks to Hospice of Mercy.

Please leave a message or tribute to Velma’s family on our web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.

The Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, (319) 393-8000, is in charge of the arrangements.

Becky J. Meyer Burns

Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008

CLEAR?LAKE —?Becky J. Meyer Burns, 36, of 5 Timberlane Dr., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Visitation will be today from 4-7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 W., Mason City. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Becky J. Burns Memorial Fund to Bank of America, 210 First Ave. N., Clear Lake, IA 50428

Becky was born March 11, 1972, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Gerald John and Rosemary Marcella (Yanish) Meyer with twin sister Brenda. She attended grade school in Waunakee, Wis., until 1983 when her family moved to Charles City, graduating from high school in 1990. She was involved in many sports activities and was a cheerleader her senior year. She qualified for state in the 200 meter dash her senior year. After high school she moved to Columbia, S.C. where she worked for Champs Sports. She moved back to Mason City and worked for the County Market, Principal Insurance, Allen Travel and the IMT in Garner in customer sales. Becky married Bill Burns, her soul mate, April 14, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev.

She enjoyed going to water parks, snow skiing, boating, water-skiing, rides on the Harley and traveling to several states and going to Mexico and Hawaii. She also enjoyed grilling and being with family and friends. Becky’s ideal get-a-way were sand, sun and water. She called everybody “Hon.” Everywhere she went people knew her. She was hardworking, very smart, quick witted and always on the go. She had a radiant and outgoing personality that drew people to her.

Becky is survived by her husband, Bill Burns, Clear Lake; five children: Cody Wiemann and Haley Wiemann of Clear Lake, Adam Burns and his wife (Alica) of Ft. Worth, Texas, Cory Burns and Kristy Burns, Clear Lake; parents Gerald and Rosemary Meyer, Charles City; four sisters: Lisa Solberg and her husband Brian of Cedar Falls, Cheryl Wistrom and her husband Jeff of Fishers, Ind., twin sister Brenda Putney and her husband Darin of Ft. Dodge, and Tammy Quade and her husband Mike, Charles City; along with many nieces and nephews.

Becky was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, (641) 357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com is in charge of the arrangements.

Duane Zwanziger

Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008

IONIA —?Duane Zwanziger, 73, of Ionia, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Duane Zwanziger will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Saint John Lutheran Church in Nashua. Pastor Tom Hagen will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Ionia Library, 101 E Iowa St. Ionia, IA 50645.

                       Posted on 08/28//2008 by Gene Manning

Virginia Mae Fish

Published: Friday, August 29, 2008

Virginia Mae Fish, 87, of Charles City, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Memorial services for Virginia Fish will be held at a later date.

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

Rosemary R. Schinnow

Published: Friday, August 29, 2008

Rosemary R. Schinnow, 74, of Charles City, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Memorial services for Rosemary Schinnow will be held at a later date.

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

                        Posted on 08/29/2008 by Gene Manning