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Miranda Redfield
Funeral Services for Miranda Redfield will be held on Friday,
April 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in
Ortonville. Pastor Marlene Elmstrom will be officiating. Visitation will
be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at Larson Funeral Home
in Ortonville, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the
church on Friday. Burial will be at the Clinton City Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service will be Miranda’s grandsons: Bruce Redfield,
Russ Redfield, Loren Redfield, Chris Redfield, Daniel Hollar, Dennis
Hollar and Douglas Hollar. Honorary pallbearers will be Miranda’s
granddaughters: Tami Marr, Teri Wegner, Jodi Karsky, Audrea Buller and
Kelsey Anderson, and also the Day of Love quilting ladies of First
English Lutheran Church. Richard Lazell (Van) VanDeventer Richard Lazell VanDeventer, 93, passed away
peacefully Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit in Mason City. Frank Kerulis Edna Merfeld Mildred Bilharz
Mildred Bilharz, 88, formerly of Charles City, passed away
Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in
Sulphur Springs, Texas. Edna Merfeld
Funeral Mass for Edna Merfeld, 102, of 708 S. Jefferson,
Indianola, and formerly of
Greene, will be 10:30 a.m.,
Monday, April 6, 2009, at St.
Mary Catholic Church in Greene,
with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan
officiating. Burial will be in
the St. Mary Cemetery, Greene. Richard Lazell (Van) VanDeventer
Richard Lazell VanDeventer, 93, formerly of Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Frank Kerulis
Frank Kerulis, 66, of Dubuque, formerly of Charles City, died
Monday, March 30, 2009, at his
home.
A funeral Mass for Frank Kerulis will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass. Frank Andrew Kerulis was born April 24, 1942, at Hammond, Ind., the son of Francis “Frank” and Leona (Weber) Kerulis. He graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Ill. and attended the University of Northern Iowa. On July 20, 1963, he was united in marriage to Nola Townsend at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Frank began his career at International Harvester in Melorse, Ill. and retired on Jan. 31, 2001, from John Deere at Dubuque. His memberships included the Iowa Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Frank’s interests included gold panning, camping, canoeing, hunting and studying history and genealogy. Living family members include his wife, Nola of Dubuque; two daughters, Catherine (Sam) Theodore of San Diego, Calif., and Victoria “Vickie” (Robert) Knochenmus of Allen, Texas; and six, grandchildren: Katharine, Elizabeth, Grace, Matthew, Elijah and Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Francis. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Miranda Redfield
Funeral Services for Miranda
Redfield will be held on Friday,
April 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at
First English Lutheran Church in
Ortonville. Pastor Marlene
Elmstrom will be officiating.
Visitation will be held on
Thursday, April 2, 2009, from
5-7 p.m. at Larson Funeral Home
in Ortonville, and will continue
one hour prior to the service at
the church on Friday. Burial
will be at the Clinton City
Cemetery. Pallbearers for the
service will be Miranda’s
grandsons: Bruce Redfield, Russ
Redfield, Loren Redfield, Chris
Redfield, Daniel Hollar, Dennis
Hollar and Douglas Hollar.
Honorary pallbearers will be
Miranda’s granddaughters: Tami
Marr, Teri Wegner, Jodi Karsky,
Audrea Buller and Kelsey
Anderson, and also the Day of
Love quilting ladies of First
English Lutheran Church. Edna K. Merfeld
A Funeral Mass for Edna K. Merfeld, 102, of 708 South
Jefferson, Indianola,
formerly of Greene, will
be 10:30 a.m., Monday,
April 6, 2009, at St.
Mary Catholic Church in
Greene with Rev. Msgr.
Walter Brunkan
officiating. Burial will
be in the St. Mary
Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, where there will be a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m., followed by a Rosary Service conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday. Edna Katherine Brunner was born Aug. 12, 1906, in rural Union Township, Floyd Co., a daughter of Jacob and Sadie (Vorhes) Brunner and died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola. She received her education in the Marble Rock Public Schools and graduated from Greene High School in 1925. She was united in marriage to Henry W. Merfeld on August 11, 1925. They made their home in the Greene area where she was employed as a “Central” Operator for the Iowa State Telephone Company which in turn, merged and became part of the United Telephone Company of Greene. On Oct. 15, 1962, Greene went to a dial system thus eliminating the need for operators; Edna moved to New Virginia, Iowa where she continued her work. She returned to Greene on June 1, 1968. Edna moved to Osceola, in June 1999, where she lived for 4 and a half years before moving to the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola. Edna is survived by three daughters: Phyllis (Richard) Leavens of Charles City, Marcia (Fritz) Dickman of Clarksville, Helen Reed of New Virginia, Iowa; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Merfeld, December 7, 1934, parents, and one brother: Edwin Brunner. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Edna K. Merfeld Memorial Fund in care of the family. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Imogene Abbott
Imogene Abbott, 83, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford. Mercedes ‘Cede’ Keifer
Mercedes “Cede” Keifer, 89, of Charles City, died Wednesday,
April 1, 2009, at
Britthaven Nursing Home
in Jacksonville, N.C. Verlon ‘Chuck’ Weiss
Verlon “Chuck” Weiss, 73, of Charles City, died Tuesday,
March 31, 2009, at Mountain Vista Hospital
in Mesa, Ariz.
Memorial services for Chuck Weiss will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will greet friends at the church from 1 p.m. until service time. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Paul E. Wolf
Funeral Services for Paul E. Wolf, 87, of 115 W. South
Street, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at. St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary
Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the
Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, with Military
Honors conducted by Tack-Barnett Post 268
American Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene where there will be a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation will continue one hour before services Wednesday at the church. Paul E. Wolf was born May 23, 1921 in rural Waverly, Warren Township, Bremer Co., ,the son of Herman and Minnie (Quilling) Wolf and died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Paul E. Wolf Memorial Fund in care of the family. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Imogene Abbott
Imogene M. Abbott, 83, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday,
April 2, 2009, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in
Des Moines. She was residing with her son at
14055 Lakeview, Clive, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main Ave. Rockford, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 West Main Rockford and again one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. in Rose Hill cemetery, Greene. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Imogene Abbot memorial fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Clara Amsbaugh
Clara Amsbaugh, 90, of Charles City, died Saturday, April 4,
2009, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest
Home in Charles City.
Per Clara’s request there will be no funeral service. Clara Freerksen Amsbaugh was born April 20, 1918, at Kanawaha, the daughter of Freerk and Elizabeth (Gatena) Freerksen. After graduation she attended beauty school. Living family members include two children, Jean (Jerry) Nelson of Maskell, Nebr. and Jerry Peters of Floyd; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; four sisters; and a brother. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Wilma Lee Allen
Wilma Lee Allen 91, formerly of Mason City, died Friday,
April 3, 2009, at the Chautauqua Guest Home,
Charles City. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapel 126 3rd Street N.E. Mason City, (641)
423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
Nancy Francis Danger
Nancy Francis Danger, 81, of Garner, died Friday, April 3,
2009, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
A funeral service for Nancy will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126-3rd Street NE, Mason City, with Reverend Keith Scott of Wesley and Grace United Methodist Church in Mason City officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 18 West, Mason City where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Nancy Francis Danger was born on April 29, 1927, in Sanders, KY, the daughter of Howard and Ruby (Bales) Scott. She attended and graduated from a high school in KY. Nancy was in inducted into the Women’s Army-Air Force in 1944, and served her country honorably until her discharge in 1945. Nancy graduated from La James College in Mason City, and owned and operated her own beauty shop in Mason City until her marriage. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Danger on Oct. 6, 1962, in Sioux Falls, S.D., and to this union a son was born. Nancy loved to play bridge, gardening, cooking, baking and ceramics, but her greatest love and enjoyment was her grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert L. Danger, Sr, of Garner; a son, Robert Danger, Jr., and his wife Christina of Slater; three grandchildren: Gracie, Jack and Zane Danger, all of Slater; four sisters: Ruby (Lunis) Manuel and Mary (Kenneth) Seel of Madison, Ind., Eva (Kenneth) McKinley of Hanover, Ind., and Judy Zearing of Madison, Ind.; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bob and Martin; and four sisters; Eunice, Ginny, Dora, and Nell Rose. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com, is in charge of arrangements. Posted on 04/06/2009 by Marie Thompson Ronnie Lee Burks
Ronnie Lee Burks, 42, of Rocheport, Mo., and formerly of New
Hampton, passed
away in rural
Pilot Grove,
Mo., as the
result of a
one-car accident
on Sunday, March
22, 2009.
There will be a local memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, with a luncheon following. Memorials may be directed to the family. Ronnie was born April 6, 1966, in Fayette, Mo., to James Lee Burks and Shirley Timmons Burks. He graduated from Pilot Grove High School and later moved to Iowa, helping his dad in the railroad tie business and also working for Dick Brummond Construction. It was then that he met his mate of the next 21 years, Erin Milller. Ronnie and Erin moved to Missouri, where Ronnie was employed by Luscombe Farms in Blackwater until the time of his death. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a animal lover. Ronnie is survived by his mother, Shirley Gaffga of Shell Knob, Mo.; his grandmother, Wilma Via of Harrisburg, Mo.; a brother, James Ray Lockwood of Paris, Mo.; sisters: Shirla Day of New Franklin, Mo., Anna Jean Tiffany of Sturgeon, Mo., Tanya Behrle of Midway, Mo., Charlotte Smith of Berryville, Ark., Yvonne Burks of Charles City, Jamie Lea Burks of Shawnee, Kan.; and stepmother Karol Burks of Charles City. He was preceded in death by his father, James Lee Burks in 2003, and his grandfather, Romie Lee Burks, in 1999. Richard Lazell (Van) VanDeventer
Richard Lazell VanDeventer, 93, formerly of Rockford, passed
away peacefully
Friday, March
27, 2009, at the
Muse Norris
Hospice
Inpatient Unit
in Mason City.
According to his wishes for cremation, inurnment with military rites will be at the Jackson Memorial Cemetery at Montezuma, Iowa, on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at 3 p.m. Stories, thoughts, and condolences may be shared with the family on the Fullerton Funeral Home website at www.fullertonfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family at 1117 4th Street S.E. Apt. #3, Mason City 50401, for future disbursement. Robert C. Turner
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral
Home, (641)
228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com,
in Charles City
for Robert C.
Turner, 95, of
Charles City,
who died Monday,
April 6, 2009,
at the Mercy
Medical Center
in Cedar Rapids.
Robert L. Lore
Robert L. Lore, age 76 of Rural Ionia died Tuesday, April 7,
2009, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 10, at the Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia. Burial will be in the Cedar View Cemetery rural Ionia. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at the Ionia Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Friends and family may call (641) 394-3635 for more information. Robert C. Turner
Robert C. Turner, 95, of the Hiawatha Care Center and
formerly Charles
City, died Monday,
April 6, 2009, at
the Mercy Medical
Center in Cedar
Rapids. Funeral
services for Robert
Turner will be held
11 a.m. Friday at
the Trinity United
Methodist Church in
Charles City.
Pastor Gary Van Wert
will officiate.
Burial will be in
Riverside Cemetery,
Charles City.
The family will greet friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the service time. Robert Castle Turner was born Sept. 12, 1913, at Greene, the son of John and Daisy (Ebersold) Turner. He attended school in Greene. On April 1, 1939, he was united in marriage to Josephine Nehls at Charles City. After high school Robert was a painter for Oscar Immer and worked in the shipyards in Fla. Robert also worked many years at Salsbury Laboratories until his retirement in January of 1976. While helping his wife, Jo, raise their three young sons, he was involved in their Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Methodist Men’s Brotherhood, Pythians, Senior Citizens Center, Heritage Club and Midi’s. Robert was an avid fisherman, hunter and he also loved camping. You might have heard him roaring up the Cedar in his airboat. In later years he used his talents in wood working to make many wall hangings and crafts. Both Robert and his wife were active in the church and in their 80’s delivering Meals on Wheels to the “Old Folks.” Living family members include his sons, Don (Janie) Turner of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Roger (Karen) Turner of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, David (Jewel) Turner of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Faith Turner of Jacksonville, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2002; son, Bobby Joe Turner; sisters and their husbands: Ida May (Ray) Ashton, Jean (Bill) Christy and Thelma (Bill) Wenger; brothers and their wives, Charles “Duck” Turner and Russell (Wilma) Turner. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St. Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Verlon ‘Chuck’ Weiss
Verlon “Chuck” Weiss, 73, of Charles City, died Tuesday,
March 31, 2009, at
Mountain Vista
Hospital in Mesa,
Ariz.
Memorial services for Chuck Weiss will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will greet friends at the church from 1 p.m. until service time. Verlon Harold Weiss was born Sept. 26, 1935, at Charles City the son of Roy and Olive (Momberg) Weiss. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1953 and attended the University of Iowa. In 1959, he was united in marriage to Shirley Meyers at Austin, Minn. For 23 years he was employed as a firefighter and 45 years in the insurance business. Chuck was veteran of the Army Airborne Paratroopers. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, American Legion, Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge where he was a trustee for eight years. Chuck was Northeast Iowa’s first Conference Wrestling Champion and in 1998 he was inducted into River City’s Softball Hall of Fame. His interests included golf, hunting, softball, dancing, chess, playing pool and cards. Living family members include his wife Shirley of Charles City; three children: Kelly (Ginny) Weiss of Gilbert, Ariz., Kari (Randy) Majors of Park City, Utah, and Kory (Trisha) Weiss of Charles City; eight grandchildren: Megan, Austin, Alex, Hannah, Jordyn, Luke, Callie and Nate; a brother, Darwin (Maureen) Weiss of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Posted on 04/08/2009 by Marie Thompson Robert LaVern (Bob) Lore
Robert LaVern (Bob) Lore, age 76, passed away April 7, 2009, at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m, Friday, April 10, at Ionia Funeral Chapel in Ionia, with Pastor James Mann officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar View Cemetery, rural Ionia with Alan Steinlage, Dave Crandall, Steve Lowe, Ed Foxen, Jim Ashley, Roger Winter and Jim Link serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers are Fred Miller, Don Stuart, Dick Meyer and Jim Norton. Military Rites will be provided by Nashua VFW. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at the Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia, and will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Online condolences for the family may be left at. Bob was born Nov. 29, 1932, in Charles City, son of Eugene and Lila (Harris). In January 1955 he married Maida Boggess and to this marriage five children were born. The couple later divorced. In 1971, he united in marriage to Bonnie Bigelow. Bob attended school in Ionia and Pearle Rock. He joined the Navy in December 1952; he was honorably discharged Nov. 7, 1956. He was decorated with good conduct, United Nations, Korean service and national Defense. He was a life time member of the Nashua VFW. Bob loved trucking and visiting with many people, as he hauled across all the states for many years. He worked for Allied Redi Mix in Charles City for many years. Bob enjoyed moving snow, digging in the dirt and hauling dirt. He also worked for Reicks Trucking in New Hampton. He loved to play with his “Big Toys!” Bob also loved to sit at the kitchen table having coffee and visiting with everyone that would stop by. He was always voicing his opinion, joking and laughing. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Ionia; his children: Denise (Jerry) Conway of Austin, Texas, Jeff (special friend Kay) of Bellville, Texas, Bobby (Pam) of Bassett, Valerie (Mark) Tedder of Buda, Texas, David Lore of Austin, Texas, and Michelle (Jeromy) Winter of Ionia. He is also survived by his brother, Jim (H. James) of Charles City; and sister-in-laws: Phyllis Council of California, Doris Lore of Illinois and Mildred (Mickey) Lore of Nashua. He has 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; great-grandson John Anthony Fey of Austin, Texas; brothers Clayton and Marvin; and a sister, Lila Jean. Posted on 04/10/2009 by Marie Thompson John W. ‘Jack’ Rosauer Jr.
John W. “Jack” Rosauer Jr., age 72 of New Hampton, Iowa died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Holy Family Parish- St. Mary’s Center, New Hampton. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continues 8- 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences for Jack may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Alvina Ruzicka
Alvina Ruzicka, 97, of Humboldt, formerly of Marble Rock, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Humboldt.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Roseville. Officiating will be Monsignor Walter Brunkan. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Roseville. Visitation will begin 2 hours prior to the service at St. Mary's School in Roseville. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, 5121 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements. Steven Thompson
Steven Thompson, of Rockwell, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City at the age of 65 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 2nd Street S in Rockwell, with Pastor Ron Bolinger officiating. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 13 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 3rd Street S in Rockwell. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockwell Fire Department, Rockwell-Swaledale EMT’s, St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Rockwell Nursing Home or the charity of your choice. For those wishing to share their thoughts, condolences, and stories, you may do so on the funeral home web site at www.FullertonFH.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 3rd St. S. Rockwell, IA. (641) 822-3191, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements. Alvina Ruzicka
Alvina Ruzicka, 97, of Humboldt, formerly of Marble Rock, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Humboldt.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Roseville. Officiating will be Monsignor Walter Brunkan. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Roseville. Visitation will begin two hours prior to the service with a Rosary Service at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's School in Roseville. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. Alvina Marie Ruzicka was born on October 26, 1911, in rural Marble Rock. She was the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Adams) Ruzicka. She was baptized on Oct. 29, 1911 according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church. She grew up on the family farm, where she worked in the fields and learned to love all animals. She especially grew to love the family horses, Daisy and Molly. She was educated through the Archdiocese of Dubuque and was awarded her high school diploma on June 1, 1930. She had many great memories living on the family farm with her parents and siblings. She continued to live on the farm, with her brother, Tony until her health would no longer allow. In March 2003 she and her younger brother moved into Charles City. During August of 2007, she made one more move with her brother to Humboldt. Here she was well taken care of in a nursing facility still living with her brother. On Holy Saturday, three weeks after her brother’s death, she passed away peacefully. Alvina lived her life in complete contentment, finding joy in nature, peace in her faith, and love and happiness with her family. Alvina greatly believed in helping those who were less fortunate and unable to take care of themselves. Her generosity was extended to several Catholic missions and Educational endowments. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, 5121 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615. She was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Emil (Mildred) Ruzicka, Father Frances Ruzicka and Anthony Ruzicka; and sister, Emma Ruzicka. Those left to cherish her memory include her nephew, Paul Ruzicka; great nephews, Anthony, Matthew, David and Thomas Ruzicka; great niece, Stacy Ruzicka; 13 great-great nieces and nephews; and many cherished friends. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com Posted on 04/14/2009 by Marie Thompson Duane Ambrose Hibner
Duane Ambrose Hibner of Starks, Fla., was born on Sept. 27, 1934, in Marble Rock, Iowa, and passed away on April 10, 2009, at the hospital in Stark.
Duane will be cremated with Archie Tanner Funeral Home, who is in charge of his arrangements. He is survived by his two sones, Duane Jr. (Susan) of Beaufont, S.C., and Kieth (Jeannie) of Walnut Cove, N.C.; a daughter, Cathy (Toshio) Seo of Canton, Ga.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers: Charles (Beverly), Donald (Doris) of Charles City and Leo of Westmonland, Tenn.; as well as two sisters: Fern (Vern) Kramer of Charles City and Marion Hahn of St. Petersburg, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and June Hibner, and a brother, Donovan Hanson. Bernice I. Thompson
Bernice I. Thompson, 94, of Charles City, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Colonial Manor in Elma.
Funeral services for Bernice Thompson will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until service time. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Posted on 04/16/2009 by Marie Thompson Helen C. Bonfig
IONIA —Helen C. Bonfig, age 96 of Ionia, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at New Hampton Care Center.
Mass of Christian burial will be at10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, in Ionia, with Msgr. Carl Schmittas celebrant. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery at Ionia, Iowa, with Craig, E.J., Mike, Aaron, Chris, and B.J. Bonfig serving as casket bearers. Interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, at Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com Helen Catherine Bonfig was born on Aug. 25, 1912, to Joseph and Mary (Zeien) Hillsman in North Washington, Iowa. She attended school in North Washington and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Elma. Helen worked as a nanny in California until she was united in marriage to Evroul Bonfig on Jan. 5, 1939, in Los Angeles, Calif. She and Evroul operated Bonfig’s Tavern and Café at Ionia for 30 years. Helen also volunteered at the Charles City Hospital as a Pink Lady and at St. Boniface Bingo for many years. Helen enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She also greatly enjoyed her grand and great grandchildren coming to visit. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, St. Boniface Guild, and the Jolly 15 Ladies Club. Helen is survived by her three sons: Dan (MaryAnn) Bonfig of Cottonwood, Ariz., Dick (Debbie) Bonfig and Dave (Karen) Bonfig, both of Ionia; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother Edward Hillsman of Waterloo; and a niece she helped raise, Wilma Schnurr of Mason City. She is preceded in death by her husband, Evroul; her parents; eight brothers: Irvin, Ray, Ralph, Frank, Art, Vincent, John and Joe at infancy; and four sisters: Ann Heit, Alice White, Louise Hillsman and Wilhemina Hillsman. Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, (641) 394-4331, is in charge of the arrangements. Bernice I. Thompson
Bernice I. Thompson, 94, of Charles City, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Colonial Manor in Elma.
Funeral services for Bernice Thompson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Bernice Irene Otto Thompson was born Dec. 14, 1914, at Rockford, the daughter of William and Clara (Gelhaus) Otto. In 1933, she graduated from the Rockford High School. After high school, she married Joe Klink. They later divorced. On June 13, 1964, she was united in marriage to Kermit Thompson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Bernice was employed for eight years at the Rockford Nursing Home. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, church circle, 60 plus, card club and Senior Center. Her interests included embroidery work, playing cards, flowers, traveling and taking care of the farm animals. Living family members include her five children: Patricia Walters of Elma, Leroy (Susan Terry) of Chicago, Gerald (Aurelia) Klink of Cedar Falls, JoAnn (Paul) Le Roux of Parma, Idaho and Jon (Judy) Klink of Klemme; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; three step-children, Janice (Robert) Westendorf of Mason City, Diane King of Florida and Robert (Donna) Thompson of Rockwell; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard Klink; granddaughter, Jeanne Walters; two sisters; and six brothers. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Henry G. ‘Hank’ Gorzynski
Henry G. “Hank” Gorzynski, 85, of 703 6th St., died Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday April 18, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 6th St., Rudd, with Reverend Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, with full military honors conducted by members of the American Legion H.D.S. Post 449. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the Rudd United Methodist Church. Henry G. Gorzynski was born April 14, 1923, in Chicago, the son of John and Mary (Filas) Gorzynski. He graduated from Lane Tech High School, the University of Northern Iowa, and received his master’s degree of industrial arts from Ball State. He was united in marriage to Audrey Stalker on Nov. 25, 1945; to this union two children were born. Hank worked for North American Aviation, Ronson Aeronautics Divison, Honeywell International in the Los Angeles area, as a design engineer and instructor. Hank designed the Pneumatic Union Valve for the Apollo space flights. He enlisted into the United States Army on Sept. 2, 1942, and was honorably discharged on Jan.16, 1946. Hank enjoyed golfing, bowling, painting, photography, playing Bridge and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, American Legion, Masonic Lodge and the Standards Engineering Association, where he served as the president for two years, and was a past Shriner member. Hank is survived by his daughter Beryl A. DiAngelo of Carmichael, Calif.; her son, Thomas L. Gorzynski of Rudd; grandchildren: Dustin Boyd Gorzynski of Spokane, Wash., Dandy Noel Gorzynski of Los Angeles, Calif., Anthony Enrico DiAngelo of Prinevale, Ore., and Marissa Hebert, Houston, Texas; a sister, Cecilia (Arthur) Boruta, Niles Ill.; sisters-in-law Alvina Gordon of Chicago, Donna (Dom) Grasso of Olathe, Kan., and Veronica Stalker of Des Moines; a brother-in-law, Ed (Donna) Stalker of Minneapolis; along with several beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Gorzynski; wife Audrey (Stalker) Gorzynski; grandson Chad A. Gorzynski; and a brother, Edward Gorzynski. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, (641) 749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com is in charge of the arrangements. Posted on 4/18/2009 by Marie Thompson Erma Amsden
Erma Amsden, 99, of Charles City, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Erma Amsden will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church. Pastor Margaret Hutchens will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service. Erma Irene Draheim Amsden was born Jan. 14, 1910, at Charles City, the daughter of Edward and Edna (Ellsworth) Draheim. She received her education at Charles City. Erma married Elmer Amsden at New Hampton. In 1946 they moved to Charles City where Elmer was employed at the Oliver Corporation. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Erma enjoyed playing cards, reading and going on sightseeing trips. The last 15 years Erma was a resident at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home where she will be remembered for her joking and teasing of the staff. Living family members include two sons, Robert (Lillian) Amsden of Elk Horn, Wis. and Elmer (Sandy) Amsden of McMinnville, Ore.; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bonnie Meighan and Marilyn Hoppe both of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 3, 1978; two sons, Duane and Jimmie Amsden; two daughters, Janet Walker and Jeanne DesForges; two grandsons, Roy and Randy Walker; a sister, Dorothy Toepfer; and a brother, John Draheim. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Helen C. Bonfig
Helen C. Bonfig, age 96 of Ionia, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at New Hampton Care Center.
Mass of Christian burial will be at10:30 a.m. today, April 20, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, in Ionia, with Msgr. Carl Schmittas celebrant. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery at Ionia, Iowa, with Craig, E.J., Mike, Aaron, Chris, and B.J. Bonfig serving as casket bearers. Interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Ionia Funeral Home. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com Helen Catherine Bonfig was born on Aug. 25, 1912, to Joseph and Mary (Zeien) Hillsman in North Washington, Iowa. She attended school in North Washington and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Elma. Helen worked as a nanny in California until she was united in marriage to Evroul Bonfig on Jan. 5, 1939, in Los Angeles, Calif. She and Evroul operated Bonfig’s Tavern and Café at Ionia for 30 years. Helen also volunteered at the Charles City Hospital as a Pink Lady and at St. Boniface Bingo for many years. Helen enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She also greatly enjoyed her grand and great grandchildren coming to visit. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, St. Boniface Guild, and the Jolly 15 Ladies Club. Helen is survived by her three sons: Dan (MaryAnn) Bonfig of Cottonwood, Ariz., Dick (Debbie) Bonfig and Dave (Karen) Bonfig, both of Ionia; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother Edward Hillsman of Waterloo; and a niece she helped raise, Wilma Schnurr of Mason City. She is preceded in death by her husband, Evroul; her parents; eight brothers: Irvin, Ray, Ralph, Frank, Art, Vincent, John and Joe at infancy; and four sisters: Ann Heit, Alice White, Louise Hillsman and Wilhemina Hillsman. Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, (641) 394-4331, is in charge of the arrangements. Agnes S. Cerwinske
Agnes S. Cerwinske, age 93, of Alta Vista, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, in Alta Vista, with Father Ray Atwood as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Alta Vista, Iowa, with Matt, Punk, Ron, Tom, Bob Cerwinske and Roger Blocker serving as casket bearers. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma, with a scriptural wake service at 5 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home in Elma. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com Aldyth Marie Darrow
Aldyth Marie Darrow, 79, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Waterloo, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo of natural causes.
Memorial visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. at Geneseo United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 21, with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Inurnment will be held at approx. 2 p.m. at Sunnyside Memorial Gardens in Charles City. Condolences may be left at: www.overtonservice.com. Memorials may be directed to Geneseo United Methodist Church. Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza, Waterloo, (319) 232-3235, is in charge of the arrangements.
Bernd ‘Bernie’ Richter
Bernd “Bernie” Richter, 68, of Charles City, died Wednesday,
April 22, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Private services are being planned by the family. Bernd Walter Horst Richter was born April 12, 1941, in Dresden, Germany, the son of Horst and Ingeborg (Schlotzig) Richter. He received his education in Germany. On May 8, 1968, Bernie came from Germany to work at Hydrotile in Nashua and continued there until 1982. Bernie married Mary Lou Boge on October 26, 1969, at Kirksville, Mo. In 1982, they moved to Colorado where Bernie worked at Carter Concrete until January of 1989. Returning to Charles City they continued operating the Saxony clothing stores in Charles City, Mason City and Cedar Falls. Bernie’s interests included playing cards, trains, nature photography, traveling, enjoying the Richter Prairie, and family barbeques. Living family members include his wife, Mary Lou Richter of Ionia; a daughter, Lisa Richter of Cedar Falls; his mother, Ingeborg Ferkinghoff of Germany; a sister, Heide “Ellen” Lunkenheimer of Germany; two brothers, Werner (Gabi) Richter and Lothar (Lilo) Richter both of Germany; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; step father, Horst Pfeiffer; a brother, Udo Richter; and a beloved grandmother, Margarethe Schlotzig. Memorials may be directed to the family at 1061 210th Street, Ionia, IA 50645. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Ellis
Ruth Ellis, 92, of 1304 N. Monroe in Mason City passed away
Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE, in Mason City, (641) 423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com. Bernd ‘Bernie’ Richter
Bernd “Bernie” Richter, 68, of Charles City, died Wednesday,
April 22, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center
in Charles City.
The family will receive friends from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Richter home, 1061 210th St., rural Ionia. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Posted on 4/24/2009 by Marie Thompson Ursula Agatha Callahan
Ursula Agatha Callahan, 95, of Austin, Minn., died Thursday,
April 23, 2009 at St.
Mark's Lutheran Home.
Ursula was born Aug. 4, 1913 in Currie, Minn. to Fred and Mathilda (LaValley) DeMarce. She was united in marriage to John Harold Callahan. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1971. Ursula was a homemaker. She was instrumental in starting Austin's Hot Meals on Wheels program. Ursula worked with the St. Olaf Auxiliary logging over 12,000 hours of volunteer service, retiring at the age of 92. Survivors include five children, Brian (Dorothy) Callahan of Prior Lake, Minn., Chris (Eileen) Callahan of Mantorville, Minn., Kevin Callahan of Rochester, Minn., Sheila (Steve) Dressen of New Prague, Kathleen (Tim) Eppley of Charles City; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Mary; two great granddaughters, Sophie and Isabelle Ross; five brothers and three sisters. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, Minn. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Shannon Callahan-Villar, Matthew Dressen, Teresa Eppley, Timothy Callahan, Mike Thompson and Caitlin Callahan. The family prefers memorials to the Austin Medical Center Auxillary. Phyllis A. Townsend
Phyllis A. Townsend, 68, of Charles City, died Saturday
afternoon, April 25,
2009, surrounded by her
family, at the St.
Mary’s Hospital in
Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services for Phyllis Townsend will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Phyllis Ann Griswold Townsend was born May 30, 1940, at St. Ansgar, the daughter, of Ferris and Mary (Pappas) Griswold. She attended school in Osage. On Aug. 18, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert Townsend at the Methodist Church in Osage. Phyllis was employed at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City for 24 years. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Faith Circle and Women of the Moose. Her interests included baking cookies, talking on the phone and spending time with her grandchildren. Phyllis will be remembered for always helping others and her devotion to the church. Living family members include her husband, Robert Townsend of Charles City; six children, Sherry (Randy) Miller of Ionia; Douglas (Mary) Townsend of Greer S.C., Nancy (Larry) Pint of Manchester, Scott (Julie) Townsend of Charles City, Gregory (Angela) Townsend of North Mankato, Minn. and Tammy (Jim) Springer of Charles City; 17 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Alice (Terry) Morthland of Galva, Ill. and Linda Vorce of Ankeny; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Dennis Townsend. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Ellis
Ruth Ellis, 92, of 1304 N. Monroe in Mason City passed away
Thursday, April 23,
2009, at the Muse Norris
Hospice Inpatient Unit
in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE in Mason City. Pastor Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. For those wishing to share their thoughts, condolences, and stories, you may do so on the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, (641) 228-4211, is in charge of the arrangements. Donald J. Picken
Donald J. Picken, 92, of Mason City, died Wednesday, April 22,
2009, at the Good
Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue and continue at the church one hour prior to services. Memorials may be directed to the Don Picken Memorial Fund. Don was born Jan. 15, 1917 in Floyd, the son of William and Carrie (Wade) Picken. A graduate of Floyd Consolidated High School, he enlisted in the US Army on Oct. 8, 1941. Don was lead navigator on a B17 attaining the rank of 1st lieutenant. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for “extraordinary achievement in aerial flight.” In addition, he received the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on April 6, 1944. Don returned home to marry Marcella Holstad on May 13, 1945 at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett. Don later received his honorable discharge in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked as a carpenter for Iowa Builder’s. In 1959, Don started working for Curries Mfg. Company and would continue his employment there until he retired in 1982. Following retirement, he enjoyed woodworking projects for his family, friends, and church. Don enjoyed, hunting, fishing, trapping, golfing and his geraniums. Don is survived by his children, Arlyn (Connie) Picken of Winona, Minn., Sandra (Richard) Calhoun of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Dave (Chris) Picken of Reunion, Colo.; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Sandra) Picken of Floyd. Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marcella; one brother, Kenneth and two sisters, Inez Blunt and Clarice Goddard. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA, (641) 423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Helen M. Stiles
Helen M. Stiles, 89, of Charles City, died Friday evening,
April 24, 2009, at the
Iowa Odd Fellows &
Orphans Home in Mason
City.
Funeral services for Helen Stiles will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Jim Stiles of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-7 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Helen Mary Erickson Stiles was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Algona, the daughter of Peter and Johanna (Massdam) Erickson. In 1938, she graduated from the Algona High School. On Oct. 5, 1941, she was united in marriage to Charles Stiles in Charles City. Helen taught country school for two years near Algona and later was employed at Montgomery Ward Catalog Office in Charles City. From 1954 to 1970, Helen and Charles owned and operated Stiles Grocery on the corner of 9th and E Street in Charles City. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Church Circle, L St. Coffee Club and Sewing Circle. Her interests included being an avid Comettes Softball fan, cross stitching, PLAYING CARDS, and making quilts to share with others. Living family members include her children, Jim (Jeanette) Stiles of Mason City, Jane (Harvey) Johnson of Mason City, John (Roberta) Stiles of Lewiston, Minn. and Jean (Randy) Christensen of Mason City; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Johanna Baker of St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles on July 21, 2005; three sisters; and three brothers. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Stacey Bryant
Stacey Bryant, 45, of Charles City, passed away Thursday,
April 23, 2009 at the
Floyd County Memorial
Hospital in Charles
City. A private family
service followed by
cremation is planned.
Stories, thoughts and
condolences may be
shared with the family
on the funeral home
website at
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Stacey was born on Sept. 20, 1963 in Washington D.C., the daughter of Eric William and Linda (Voorhies) Youmans. She graduated from Maconaquah High School in Bunker Hill, Ind. and then graduated top in her class from Stenotype Institute of South Dakota in Sioux Falls. Stacey had worked for 23 years at the Child Support Recovery Department of the DHS. She was united in marriage to Terry Bryant at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City, where Stacey was also a member. They had been married for almost 18 years. Stacey loved to collect various objects, including seashells, ladybugs and snow babies. She also enjoyed the outdoors, soaking up the sun and thinking about palm trees, usually with a margarita in her hand. Stacey took pride in everything she did, from her dedication to her job to making sure her vehicle was spotless. Most of all, she loved the company of her friends, family and her wiener dog, Max. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Terry; sons, Taylor Dean and Hunter William Bryant; mother, Linda Houston; and siblings, Rick, Jeff, Tracy and Jackie. She was preceded in death by her father; father-in-law, Dennis Underwood; nephew, Keelan McIntire; and cousin, Lamonz Simpson. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements. Posted on 4/27/2009 by Marie Thompson |
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