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Evelyn Peterson
Monday, June 01, 2009, 8:12:36 AM
Evelyn (Walker) Peterson, 80, died May 21, 2009 in Lakewood,
Calif. with her family at her side.
Evelyn Walker was born March 30, 1929. She is survived by four children, Rick, Dennis, Suzzette and Diana; two sisters, Irene (John) Lambert and Edna (Mike) Pickar; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell after 52 years of marriage. Loretta Kehret
Monday, June 01, 2009, 8:11:56 AM
Loretta Kehret, 91, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 30,
2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles
City.
Funeral services for Loretta Kehret will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service. Loretta Lillian Moltz Kehret was born May 25, 1918, at Huron S.D., the daughter of Fred and Martha (Dahlke) Moltz. She received her education at Wolsey, S.D. and graduated from Charles City High School and Hamilton Business College. On July 5, 1944, she was united in marriage to Oscar Kehret at Austin, Minn. Loretta worked for Equitable Life Insurance from 1939-1944, the Adjutant General of Texas from 1944-1945 and for over 22 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Faith Circle, Charles City Senior Citizens, and retired UAW Workers. Her interests included gardening, flowers, sewing, wildlife, horses and listening to gospel music. Loretta looked forward to sharing her life with her family, always taking special interest in her grandchildren. Living family members include two sons, Douglas (Maxine) Kehret of Waterloo and Dale (Colleen) Kehret of Charles City; five grandchildren, Mindy (Mitch) McIntosh, Dan (Alissa) Kehret, Bill Kehret, Kelly (Brian) Johnson and Jennifer Kehret; a great grandson, Eli Kehret; and two sisters-in-law, Leona Kehret of Pinetop, Ariz. and Eloise (Glenn) Petersen of Urbandale. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 24, 2003; two sisters, Hazel Teeple and Evelyn Langbehn; and two brothers, Archie Moltz and V.F. “Bud” Moltz. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Samaritan’s Purse, Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Marreld Cecil King
Tuesday, June 02, 2009, 8:22:41 AM
Marreld Cecil King, 89, of Charles City passed away on June
1, 2009, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m., with Pastor James Allard officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the funeral home. Marreld Cecil King was born April 23, 1920, on the family farm northeast of Riceville, to his parents George and Eva (Johnson) King. He attended country school through the fourth grade. He was united in marriage to Bernice Seidel on Oct. 9, 1940, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville. To this union two daughters and four sons were born. Marreld farmed for a few years, owned and operated a feed truck in Riceville, and worked at Oliver Corporation in Charles City before retiring after 31 years. Marreld was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to collect guns and shotgun shells. He traveled to many states to attend gun and cartridge shows. He won many trophies and awards for his efforts. Marreld is survived by one daughter, Darlys and Rick Rogers of Osage; four sons: Fred and Sharon King of Charles City, Duane and Cleone King of Floyd, Wayne and Deborah King of Pensacola. Fla., and Cecil and Kathleen King of Robbins; one brother, Melvin (Bud) King of Austin, Minn.; and a brother-in-law, Harold and Wilma Seidel of Riceville; 20 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, six great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Leona Parish; a great-granddaughter, Kellie Sue King; a great great-granddaughter, Aspen Faith Richards; and five sisters. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville, (641) 985-2242, is in charge of the arrangements. Ronald Pitz
Wednesday, June 03, 2009, 9:16:22 AM
Ronald Pitz, 70, of Hoodsport, Wash. formerly of Ionia, died
May 2, 2009, at the nursing home in Shelton,
Wash., after a lengthy illness.
Cremated with services being held at a later date in Washington. Memorial and condolences may be directed to the family at 114, Hoodsport, Wash. 98548. In life, Ronald was born June 28, 1938, in Ionia, the son of Leo and Cora Green Pitz. He served nine years in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife Judy; a son, Ronnie; daughter Rochelle; step-son Randy and step-daughter Rhonda; three grandchildren; two sisters, Connie (Jim) Bleitz of Council Bluffs and Shirley Pitz of New Hampton; one brother, Gerald (Joyce) Pitz of Frederika; and a sister-in-law, Edna Pitz of Charles City. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Diane, Washington; and a brother, LaVerne of Charles City. Clair A. Nehls
Yesterday, June 04, 2009, 8:43:55 AM
Clair A. Nehls, 85, of Mason City and formerly of Charles
City, died Tuesday evening, June 2,
2009, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City.
A funeral Mass for Clair Nehls will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, 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 4 to 8 p.m. Friday where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday. Clair Arthur Nehls was born May 31, 1924, at Marble Rock, the son of Arthur and Anna (Reis) Nehls. He graduated from the Floyd High School. After high school, Clair served 2 ½ years in the United States Navy in the South Pacific. On October 5, 1946, he was united in marriage to LaDonna Mae Simerson at Chicago, Ill. Clair was employed for 34 ½ years at White Farm. In his earlier years Clair coached Little League Baseball in Charles City. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. His interests included fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Living family members include his 11 children, David (Charlotte) Nehls of Ionia, Douglas Nehls of West Des Moines, Mary (Gary) Druehl of Colwell, Karen (Bob) Roethler of Charles City, Diana (Dean) Bucknell of Charles City, Susan (Steve) Redmond of Charles City, Daniel “Pete” Nehls of Charles City, Christina (Tony) Byers of Colwell, Catherine (Randy) Nibaur of Austin, Minn., Theresa (David) Turpen of Webster City and Dale Nehls of Mason City; many grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Roxanne Nehls of Wellsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Dennis Nehls; granddaughter, Lisa Marie Nehls; grandson, Scott Druehl; two sisters and two brothers. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. S.E. Mason City, IA 50401. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Gary W. Rottler
Monday, June 08, 2009,
Funeral arrangements are incomplete
at the Hauser Funeral Home, (641)
228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in
Charles City for Gary W. Rottler,
64, of Greene and Panora who died
Saturday evening, June 6, 2009, at
his home in Panora.
Dr. Vincent J. Adams
Monday, June 08, 2009, 8:50:14 AM | GateHouse Media,
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Dr. Vincent J. Adams, 83, of 204 Main Street in Rockwell,
passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Mercy Medical
Center – North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 417 6th Avenue in DeWitt, with the Rev. H. Robert Harness officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in DeWitt. A visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. 3rd Street in Rockwell. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 3rd St. S. Rockwell, IA. (641) 822-3191. www.fullertonfh.com Gary Rottler
Yesterday, June 09, 2009,
Gary Rottler, 64, of Greene and Panora, died Saturday, June
6, 2009, at his home in Panora.
A memorial Mass for Gary Rottler will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene. Monsignor Walker Brunkan will celebrate the Mass. Private inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Greene. The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Dr. Vincent J. Adams
Yesterday, June 09, 2009,
Dr. Vincent J. Adams, 83, of 204 Main Street in Rockwell,
died on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Mercy Medical
Center – North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 417 6th Avenue in DeWitt. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in DeWitt. A visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. 3rd Street in Rockwell and again one hour prior to the service at the church in DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Hospice of North Iowa, Iowa Public Radio, the Rockwell-Swaledale EMT’s, the Rockwell Public Library or to the Swaledale Public Library. 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 Jack Shultz
Yesterday, June 09, 2009,
Jack Shultz, 75, of 305 South Second Street,
Greene, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Liebe
Care Center in Greene.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com Dawn Cheney
Yesterday, June 09, 2009,
Dawn D. Cheney, 85, of rural Greene, died Sunday, June 7,
2009, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason
City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church, 319 East Traer, Greene, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene and will continue Wednesday at the church one hour before services. Dawn Delane Dix was born July 23, 1923, at Bristow, Butler County, the Daughter of Edward and Iska (Wiard) Dix. She received her education in the public schools graduating from Greene High School in 1941. Following graduation she taught at Country School until her marriage to Paul W. Cheney on February 20, 1942. They made their home on a Century Farm east of Greene until her death. Dawn was active in the Greene Community Choir, the Presbyterian Church Choir, Bible Study and sewing group. She enjoyed her grandchildren’s sporting events, painting, recreational golf, the country club and coffee at the bakery. She was a “people person” who loved to cook and to entertain. Most of all she loved her family and treasured the time they spent together. She will be sadly missed. Living family members include her children: Bruce Edward Cheney of Greene, Diane Dee Eckenrod of Van Horne, Lana Sue (Charles) Ringus of Clear Lake, Craig Paul (Eileen) Cheney of Greene, Rachel Dawn (Doug) Watson of Rocky Mount, NC; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister Twila (Duane) Smith of Greene; sisters-in-law Audrey Dix and Marilyn Ray; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Cheney, brothers Minor Dix and Kermit (Lola ) Dix; one sister Darlene (Charles) Ray; her parents; and son-in-law Jerry Eckenrod. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dawn D. Cheney Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 315, Greene, Iowa 50635-0315. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 North First Street, Greene, Iowa (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com Clarus Kuykendall
Today, June 10, 2009,
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City for Clarus
Kuykendall, 78, of Floyd, who died Tuesday,
June 9, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in
Mason City.
Gary William Rottler
Today, June 10, 2009,
Gary William Rottler, 64, of Greene, died at sunset
surrounded by family on Saturday, June 6,
2009, at his home on Lake Panorama, Panora.
Gary died from complications of cancer after
being diagnosed in January of this year.
A memorial Mass for Gary Rottler will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene. Monsignor Walter Brunkan will celebrate the Mass. Private inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Greene. The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, where there will be a time of sharing at 7 p.m. Gary was born Nov. 7, 1944, in Mason City, the son of Vernon Christian and Phyllis Leona Rottler. He married Sara Jane Green on January 9, 1965, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ames while both were students at Iowa State University. From this union came five children. The marriage ended in 1988. From an early age, Gary knew he wanted to be a farmer. After graduating from Greene Community High School in 1963, Gary attended Iowa State University and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Farm Operation in 1967. At Iowa State University, Gary was president of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and was initiated into the Cardinal Key Club. Upon graduation, he returned to Greene to farm with his father. In 1973, Gary and the family were featured in the documentary film, The American Farmer. Gary farmed the family land for 42 years until his death. Gary enjoyed watching sunsets, beautifying his properties, fishing, hunting, golfing, boating on Lake Panorama with his children and grandchildren, traveling, spending time with friends and following his beloved ISU Cyclones. "Garbo" will be remembered for his endless 'to do' lists, boundless energy to complete them, positive outlook, passion for living life to its fullest, appreciation for family, close friends and love of the Iowa land. Gary is survived by four sons, Brad (Rhonda) Rottler of Greene, Mark (Ann Marie) Rottler of Rockford, Ill., Jeff (Laura Campos) Rottler of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Tom (Margie Mulligan) Rottler of San Diego, Calif., daughter Angela (Josh Ter Louw) of Seattle, Wa.; grandchildren Matthew, Robbie and Jennifer Rottler of Greene; Ethan and Emmiana Rottler of Rockford, Ill.; Kai Rottler of San Diego, Calif.; Rosie Ter Louw of Seattle, Wa.; brother Steven Rottler of Des Moines and family, sisters Ann (Brian) Kruse of Greene, and family, Morgan Rivers (Cindy Chicoine) of Des Moines, Susy Robinette (Ron Rosenblatt) of West Des Moines and family. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, JoDee Rottler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Gary Rottler Memorial Fund, PO Box 463, Greene, IA 50636. Memorial funds will be distributed to Pheasants Forever, Boy Scouts of America and the North Butler Booster Club. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Posted on 6/10/2009 by Marie Thompson Clarus ‘Corky’ Kuykendall
Thursday, June 11, 2009, 10:09:21 AM
Clarus “Corky” Kuykendall, 78, of Floyd,
died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Mercy Medical
Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Corky Kuykendall will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Robert Holdorf, of Grace United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday an hour prior to the service. Clarus Eugene Kuykendall was born January 12, 1931, in Mitchell County, the son of Henry and Mildred (Muth) Kuykendall. He received his education in Mitchell County. Corky proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received numerous medals for his service. On June 12, 1954, he was united in marriage to Norma Joyal at Osage. Corky was a farmer, construction worker and custodian for several years in the Charles City school system. He was a former member of the V.F.W. His interests included flower and vegetable gardening, bird watching and going to the Mississippi. Corky will also be remembered for his love of dogs. Living family members include his wife of 54 years, Norma Kuykendall of Floyd; six children, Ramona (Dennis) Onken of Charles City, Eugene Kuykendall of Des Moines, Mark (Sandy) Kuykendall of Floyd, Mike (Lori) Kuykendall of Floyd, Jim (Danette) Kuykendall of Charles City and Troy (Stephanie) Kuykendall of Charles City; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren with two soon to arrive; a sister, Delores (Dennis) Peterson of Mason City; a half brother, Alvin (Phyllis) Kuykendall of Georgetown, Ill.; and a step brother, Carroll (Mary) Stonebraker of Hemet, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dean Stonebraker; a sister, Doris Jean Kuykendall; a half brother, Clyde Kuykendall; two half sisters, Darlene Long and Leona Cummings; and his step mother, Viola Kuykendall. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Brenda J. Spangler
Thursday, June 11, 2009, 10:10:06 AM
Brenda J. Spangler, 44, of Charles City died
Thursday, June 4, 2009, in Charles City of
natural causes.
Inurnment will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. A wake will be held at the Community Center in Nashua on Tuesday, June 16, from noon until 4 p.m. Brenda Jean Spangler was born May 31, 1965, in Missouri. She lived for years in California before moving to Nashua, in 1995. Living family members include three sons: John, Matthew and Timothy Williams of Nashua; her father, Paul Williams of Charles City; a sister, Melinda Williams of Charles City; and a brother, Paul Williams Jr. of California. She also left behind two grandchildren, Harley Williams and Zoe Williams, as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends — including a very special friend, John Farrell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Arlene Williams. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134. is handling arrangements. Online condolences for Brenda may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Claude W. Graham
Thursday, June 11, 2009, 10:10:34 AM
Claude W. Graham, 92, of Charles City, died
Wednesday morning, June 10, 2009, at the 9th
Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles
City. Funeral services for Claude Graham will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 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. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-7 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to Our Brother’s Keeper, 601 Milwaukee Avenue Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Judy Joan Halsne
Thursday, June 11, 2009, 10:12:12 AM
Judy Joanne Halsne, 55, of 500 South 8th St.
in Clear Lake, died June 9, 2009, at the
Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason
City. Judy gifted her body to the University
of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
It is the “Gift of Life” to let her body be
taken to help others to have a chance at a
better life.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday June 12, at the Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Rev. Pam Runge officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at Ward Van Slyke. Memorials may be directed to the Judy Halsne Memorial in care of Shelley Good 2307 Main Ave. Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. Judy Joanne Cummings was born Aug. 10, 1953, the daughter of Frank and Shirley (Goodpasture) Cummings. She was raised by her parents Shirley and Pete Schmidt in Clear Lake. Judy graduated from Clear Lake High School. Judy was united in marriage to Denny Simmer to this union two children were born; Chad and Shelley. She later married Jim Halsne to this union two children were born; Brandi and Derek. Judy was self employed and subcontracted her work, she was in the business of building circuit boards. Judy’s hobbies included going to garage sales, clearance shopping and attending the races. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends. Judy’s favorite restaurant was The Barrell in Clear Lake! Judy is survived by her mother, Shirley Schmidt of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; husband Jim Halsne, Britt; children Chad (Terra) Simmer of Rockwell, Shelley (Mark) Good of Clear Lake, Brandi (B.J.) Stevens of Pensacola, Fla., Derek Halsne and special friend Melissa of Austin, Minn.; step-daughter Tonia Runge of Mason City; grandchildren Brianna Simmer, Samantha Schroeder, Oliver Monson, Bridgette Gaffney, Brooke Simmer, Nick Haag, Tiarra Haag, Tjayden Runge and Treasure Runge; one great grandchild on the way; siblings Diane (Rod) Lumm of Camdenton, Mo., Rick (Carol) Cummings of Sunrise Beach, Mo., Penny Cummings and special friend Joe Obermeier of Clear Lake; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Judy is preceded in death by her father, Frank Cummings, and father Pete Schmidt. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, (641) 357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com is in charge of the arrangements. John LaVerne Starr
Thursday, June 11, 2009, 10:14:24 AM
John LaVerne Starr, 95, of Nashua, died
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at the Bartels
Lutheran Home in Waverly.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Bartels Lutheran Home-Good Shepard Chapel with Chaplain Lois Knutson officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua, with Bill Starr, Troy Gilbert, Stan Mehmen, Kevin Gilbert and Kevin Zwanziger as pallbearers. Curtis Pelz and Bob Starr are honorary pallbearers. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the Bartels Lutheran Home Chapel. Online condolences for John may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Claude W. Graham
Friday, June 12, 2009, 8:40:41 AM
Claude W. Graham, 92, of Charles City, died
Wednesday morning, June 10, 2009, at the 9th
Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles
City.
Funeral services for Claude Graham will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 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. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-7 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Claude Willie Graham was born Dec. 24, 1916, at Bristow, the son of John and Minnie (Dickman) Graham. He attended the Greene High School. On Aug. 3, 1940, he was united in marriage to Wilma Jean Lewis at Powersville. From June 29, 1945 to July 16, 1946, he served in the United States Army. Claude farmed with his father until he was 18 years old and then spent two years in the C.C.C. in Hampton. Later he was employed at White Farm where he retired after 40 years. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, V.F.W. and the Midis Church Circle. His interests included spray painting with his sons, working, and spending time with his wife. Living family members include his wife, Jean Graham of Charles City; three children, Claudia (Robert) Pine of Leland, N.C., James (Linda) Graham of Modesto, Calif. and John Graham of Des Plaines, Ill.; five grandchildren, Melissa (William) Alexander, Susan (David) Novais, Sarah Graham, Robert (Pamela) Pine, Paul Graham; five great-grandchildren, Kathryn Alexander, Shelby Alexander, Olivia Novais, Juliana Novais and Makena Pine; brother, Robert (Delores) Graham of Nashua; brother-in-law, Ronald Krueger of Zebulon, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen Jenson and June Krueger; brother, John Graham, Jr. Memorials may be directed to Our Brother’s Keeper, 601 Milwaukee Avenue Charles City, IA 50616. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Alice L. Peterson
Yesterday, June 15, 2009, 10:57:53 AM
Alice L. Peterson, 93, of Osage, formerly of
Charles City, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at
the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha.
Funeral services for Alice Peterson will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17 at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Brown, of the First Baptist Church in Osage, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. Alice Leona Brown Peterson was born March 28, 1916, in Estherville, the daughter of Grandville “Dick” and Olive (Allen) Brown. She attended school in Estherville and graduated from West Union High School. On March 20, 1943, she was united in marriage to John G. Peterson in Minneapolis, Minn. Alice was a nurse’s aide at the Chautauqua Guest Homes in Charles City and the Faith Home in Osage. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osage. Living family members include two children, Karen (Roger) Turner of Cedar Rapids and Glenn (Mercedes) Peterson of Alsip, Ill.; a sister, Vivian VanValkenburg of Omaha, Neb..; a brother-in-law, Elmer Oelkers of Dodge, Neb.; a special niece, Coe Lytle of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John in 1976; an infant son, Charles Melvin Peterson; four sisters, Daisy Pellner, Grace Elwell, Pearl Zerke and Gladys Oelkers; and four brothers, Grant, Richard, Morton and Ernest Brown. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Gladys J. Waters
Yesterday, June 15, 2009, 10:58:52 AM
Gladys J. Waters, 90, 504 West Main,
Rockford, died Saturday June 13, 2009, at
the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 1st Ave. NW, Rockford. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church and again one hour prior to services. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m followed by a parish wake service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gladys Waters memorial fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main St., Rockford, (641) 756-3311, is in charge of the arrangements. Maureen (Kay) Sciortino
Today, June 16, 2009, 21 minutes ago
Maureen (Kay) Sciortino, 68, of Longmont,
Col., died June 6, 2009, at Frontier Therapy
Center in Longmont following her courageous
battle with breast cancer. Services will be held on 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Reverend Rick King officiating. Maureen was born Feb. 2, 1941, in Charles City, the daughter of Chauncey and Mercedes (Warrington) Kay. She married Robert Harrold, in 1957, and had three children together. They later divorced and Maureen moved to Mt. Prospect, Ill.. where she met and married Vincent Sciortino in 1975. They resided in Schaumburg, Ill.. until 1990 when they moved to Longmont. They were married for 33 years. First and foremost, Maureen loved being a mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and quilting. She was not only known for her inspirational battle with cancer but also for her tremendous love and support for her children as a single parent for many years. She had a beautiful, contagious smile and enjoyed sharing the gift of life. These qualities will be greatly missed by her surviving friends and family. Survivors include her daughters Kimberly (Scott) Swanson of Boca Raton, Fla., David (Michelle) Harrold of Delray Beach, Fla., Brenda (Brian) Laartz of Niwot, Col.; and her seven grandchildren: Brooke and Brianna Laartz, Ashley, Brandon and Zachary Harrold and Greg and Grant Swanson. Further survivors are her brother, Larry (Peggy) Kay of Charles City, and her sisters: Sharon Kline of Mason City, Susan (Dean) Gruver of Waterloo and Sandy (Gary) Woodworth of Charles City. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Vincent Sciortino; brothers Chauncey (Junior) and Gary (Bud) Kay; and sister, Faith Starbuck Memorial contributions may be made to Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization, Rocky Mountain Affiliate 2121 S. Onieda St. Suite 540, Denver, CO 80224, (303) 300-5158. The family would like to send blessings to all those individuals that touched her life. Gladys Waters
Today, June 16, 2009, 22 minutes ago
Gladys Waters, 90, formerly of 504 W. Main,
Rockford, died Saturday afternoon, June 14,
2009, at the Nora Springs Care Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 1st Ave. NW, Rockford. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church and again one hour prior to services. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m., followed by a parish wake service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gladys Waters memorial fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, (641) 756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements. Posted on 06/16/2009 by Marie Thompson Maureen (Kay) Sciortino
Wednesday,
June 17,
2009,
9:07:06
AM
Maureen (Kay) Sciortino, 68, of Longmont, Col., died June
6, 2009,
at
Frontier
Therapy
Center
in
Longmont
following
her
courageous
battle
with
breast
cancer.
Services will be held on 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Reverend Rick King officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization, Rocky Mountain Affiliate 2121 S. Onieda St. Suite 540, Denver, CO 80224, (303) 300-5158. Bertha Etta Kalke
Wednesday,
June 17,
2009,
9:06:19
AM
Bertha Etta Kalke, 101, of Nora Springs, passed away Tuesday,
June 16,
2009. at
Mercy
Medical
Center –
North
Iowa in
Mason
City.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 18 at 10:30 am at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE, in Mason City. Burial will follow in the Nora Springs Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd Street SE, in Mason City. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 423-8676, is in charge of the arrangements. H. Buell Watson
Thursday,
June 18,
2009,
6:30:01
AM
H. Buell Watson, age 82, of New York City and formerly of
Nashua,
Iowa,
died
Saturday,
June 13,
2009, in
New
York.
Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 19, at Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula of the Nashua United Methodist Church presiding. Buell was born Aug. 27, 1926, in Nashua, the son of Jesse and Mae Watson. Buell lived and worked in New York City since 1952 and is survived by a sister, Darlene Watson of Des Moines. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Buell may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com or (641) 435-4134. Howard Frank Melka
Friday,
June 19,
2009,
9:08:10
AM
Funeral services for Howard Frank Melka, 83, of 424 Beelar
St.,
Marble
Rock,
will be
held at
10:30
a.m. on
Monday,
June 22,
2009, at
Reid’s
Funeral
Chapel,
423
Bradford
St.,
Marble
Rock,
with
burial
to
follow
in the
Westside
Cemetery
in
Marble
Rock.
Military
Honors
will be
conducted
by
Stroud-Gates
Post 387
American
Legion,
Marble
Rock,
IA.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the Funeral Chapel. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Howard Frank Melka Memorial Fund in care of the family P.O. Box 316, Marble Rock, IA 50653 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel,Marble Rock, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Amil M. Fisher Jr.
Friday,
June 19,
2009,
9:06:05
AM
Amil M. Fisher Jr., 93, of Charles City, died Wednesday
evening,
June 17,
2009, at
the 11th
Street
Chautauqua
Guest
Home in
Charles
City.
Graveside services for Amil Fisher Jr. will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. There will be no visitation. Amil Melvin Fisher Jr. was born March 5, 1916, at Charles City, the son of Amil and Fannie (Lines) Fisher Sr. He graduated from the Charles City High School. On Nov. 3, 1941, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Albrecht at Osage. He served in the United States Navy from 1938 to 1945. Amil retired from the United States Post Office after 30 years as a rural mail carrier in St. Ansgar. He was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. His interests included carpentry work, helping his family and being a caregiver to his wife. Living family members include his wife, Dorothy Fisher of Charles City; two children, Gary (Ann) Fisher of Charles City and daughter, Susan Fisher of Burnsville, Minn.; six grandchildren, Cherie (Dennis) Walker, Tom Fisher, Stephen (Joan Perko) Fisher, James (Janee’) Fisher, Jason (Christina) Rost and Jennifer (Eddie) Osmancevic; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Fisher; and sister, Velma Murphy. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Gordon L. Thompson
Yesterday, June 29, 2009, 9:58:06 AM
Gordon L. Thompson, 80, of Mason City died of heart failure
on June 24, 2009 at the Iowa Odd Fellows and Orphans Home, Mason
City.
A Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 6, at the Nazarene Church, located at 507 South Carolina Avenue, Mason City, IA. Any memorials should be directed to the Salvation Army or Caring Pregnancy Center, both in Mason Cit.y Gordon Lester Thompson was born July 14, 1928 in Madison, Wis., the son of John and Ina (White) Thompson. He spent most of his childhood years in Des Moines and, later, Charles City. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army from 1946 through 1947, being stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. After discharge from the Army, Gordon graduated from Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls. He married Lois (Hantsbarger) on June 3, 1951, in Cherokee. Lois died July 23, 2000. Gordon married Janice Krieger on Nov. 13, 2004. Gordon taught math and industrial arts in Dumont in the early 1950’s. Then, after several years of working in sales for the pharmaceutical industry, Gordon returned to teaching in 1967 as instructor of the Trades and Industry program at Mason City High School. Finally, beginning in 1980, he served as pastor of Mason City Covenant Church, from which he retired in 1995. Gordon had lived in Mason City since 1960. Survivors include his wife Janice; his son, Kent (Kathy) Thompson of White Bear Lake, Minn.; his daughter, Jolene (Bill) Backlin of Mason City; three brothers, John of St. Paul, Minn.; Robert (Darlene) of Jesup and Douglas of Berea, Ohio; one sister, Virginia Thompson of Charles City; and six grandchildren: Aaron and Jeffrey Backlin and Amy, Matthew, Alissa and Nathan Thompson. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lois; his sisters Winifred (Donald) Zierath and Dorothy (Robert) Ward; and his brothers Donald and Russell. Gordon wanted everyone to remember that any good he accomplished in life was because of the grace and goodness of Christ his Savior. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641) 423-2372 www.colonialchapels.com, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Thelma S. Crowell
Friday, June 26, 2009, 8:48:39 AM
Thelma S. Crowell, 94, formerly of Rockford, passed away
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Nora Springs Care
Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave. in Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia Shaw. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 26 at the Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 West Main, Rockford. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church. Thoughts, condolences, and stories may be shared with the family through the www.Fullertonfh.com web site. Thelma was born on Nov. 19, 1914 in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Talmer and Stina (Stoen) Dahlen. They moved to Frost, Minn. where she lived for 13 years and was confirmed and baptized into the Lutheran Faith. Her family moved to Marble Rock in 1929, where she graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1932. Thelma was united in marriage to Blaine Adelbert Crowell on June 16, 1934 in Charles City. The couple moved to Saginaw, Michigan where they lived for 13 years. In 1945 her daughter, Sheila was born. The family then moved to Rockford where Thelma opened up her own shop. She operated it until 1947, when she developed health problems. She then began working with her husband at Crowell’s Auto Body where she ran errands and was the bookkeeper. Thelma moved to the Nora Springs Care Center in 2005. She enjoyed her time there and developed many wonderful friendships with the staff and residents. She enjoyed playing games of 500 with the residents and playing the piano for all who would come to listen, until her final days. Thelma graduated from the Saginaw School of Cosmetology and received her Michigan license on March 20, 1936. She also attended LaJames Beauty School and received her Iowa license on August 15, 1939. Thelma was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church. She was also involved in Chapter E.D. P.E.O., the Deborah and Miriam Circles and her Bible Study group. Thelma had a wide variety of interests. She enjoyed sports, she and Blaine were avid golfers, and helped to organize the Rockford Golf and Country Club. She also was a fan of the Hawkeyes, the Vikings and the Twins. Thelma was also a great cook, her specialties being pies and Norwegian recipes. She loved to play the piano. Thelma was a very organized person, her house was always clean and she was always well dressed. She also believed in working hard to get things accomplished. She enjoyed going out to eat and then shopping with her granddaughter. She also had a special love for animals, and wouldn’t turn away a stray. Most of all, she loved her family and the time she spent with them. Those left to cherish her memory include her grandchildren, Ryan P. Riebe and Heidi J. (Tim) Dunderdale; son-in-law, Rolf Riebe; and, in November, she would have become a great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaine in 2002; daughter, Sheila G. Riebe in 2003; and her parents. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave., Rockford, (641)756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements. LaVerne Jacobs
Yesterday, June 29, 2009, 10:04:23 AM
LaVerne Jacobs, 76, of Charles City, died Friday, June 26,
2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for LaVerne Jacobs will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors David Werges and Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service. LaVerne William Jacobs was born Jan. 30, 1933, in Plainfield, the son of Forrest and Malita (Wefel) Jacobs. He received his education in Charles City. On Oct. 15, 1949, he was united in marriage to Juanita Robeson at Lancaster, Mo. LaVerne farmed all his life, was proprietor of Jacobs Trucking, was employed for 20 years at Salsbury Laboratories and also worked at Jacobs Elevator. He was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. LaVerne was a farmer at heart and enjoyed driving semi and taking road trips to Wisconsin. His family was always important to him and he would visit with them daily, taking special interest in the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Living family members include his wife, Juanita of Charles City; three daughters, Linda (Les) Hobert of Charles City, Debra (Tim) Hovey of Charles City and DeeAnn (Craig) Moline of Boone; seven grandchildren, Wendy (Lindsey) Botkin, Jeff (Misty) Hobert, Travis Hobert, Ryan (Holly) Wright and Joshua, Kelsey and Claire Moline; five great grandchildren including one soon to arrive; two brothers, Ralph Jacobs of Tex. and Roger (Marcia) Jacobs of Charles City; and four sisters, Delores Farner and Sandra (Terry) Slinger both of Cedar Rapids, Beverly (Chuck) Waddell of Floyd and Tammy Jacobs of Charles City. He was preceded in death by his parents. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Maxine D. Hansen
Yesterday, June 29, 2009, 10:03:30 AM
Maxine D. Hansen, 81, of Nashua, died Saturday, June 27,
2009, at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Lundula officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua with Jason Hansen, Shannon Tripp, Steve Sudol, Mark Walk, David PePuew and Kevin McCall as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Maxine’s great-grandchildren, Chad, Chase and Collin Sudol; Austin and Taylor Walk; Brianna and Amanda DePuew; Dayton, Shaylee and Jase Hansen; Zach and Zade McCall. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at the Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences for Maxine may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Maxine Doris Hansen was born Dec. 23, 1927, in St. Ansgar, the daughter of John and Anna (Kellner) Wolff. She attended grade school in St. Ansgar and rural country school near Fredericksburg and the Republic area near Nashua. She also attended the Nashua High School. On Nov. 16, 1945, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, she married Fred R. Hansen. To this union two children were born. The couple lived and farmed in the Nashua area and in 1953, they moved to their farm east of Nashua where they continued farming until 2001. Maxine was an active Member of the Republic Church, enjoyed playing cards and will be remembered for being a great baker and cook. She was a faithful supporter of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. She loved her family and was a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Maxine is survived by a son, Richard (Carolyn) Hansen; a daughter, Linda (Gerald) Smith, all of Nashua; six grandchildren, Tammi (Steve) Sudol, Kim (Mark) Walk, Shawna (David) DePuew, Jason (Marisa) Hansen, Kendra (Kevin) McCall and Shannon Tripp; four step grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, twelve step great-grandchildren, four step great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Wolff of Nashua. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Aug. 10, 2008, and a grandson, Scott Alan Tripp. Lenora ‘Betty’ Roethler
Yesterday, June 29, 2009, 10:01:39 AM |
Lenora “Betty” Roethler, 78, of Alta Vista died Friday, June
28, 2009 at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, with Fr. Ray Atwood celebrating. Visitation will be from 4–8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, with a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. at the Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at St. Cecelia. Friends may give their condolences to Betty’s family at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com. Bernard ‘Bernie’ A. Kerian
Yesterday, June 29, 2009, 9:59:52 AM
Bernard A. “Bernie” Kerian, 72, of Waverly, passed away on
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester,
Minn.
Bernie was born on March 7, 1937 in Howard County. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Bernie attended Holy Trinity Catholic grade school and graduated from Rudolphinum High school in 1956. Following his education, he enlisted in the Army, serving his basic training in Fort Hood, Texas and discharged at Fort Belvior, Virginia proving grounds as a Private 1st Class. On Jan. 5, 1959, he was united in marriage to Geraldine “Geri” Martinek at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Bernie worked as a meatpacker in a butcher shop, worked for an automobile parts factory on the production line, did farm work in the summer in the Protivin area, and then began working in the tool and die business at several shops. In 1983, he was a founding owner of North East Machine and Tool, until retiring in 1998. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Waverly; Knights of Columbus and the Waverly Country Club. Bernie enjoyed coaching little league, gardening, fishing, hunting, traveling, golfing and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He also enjoyed volunteering his time and talents, helping others both around Waverly and in their winter home in Dade City, Fla. However, those most important in his life were his wife, children and grandchildren. Survivors are his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Kerian of Waverly; son, Steve (Tina) Kerian of McCook Lake, S.D.; three daughters, Ann (Curt) Teeter of Charles City, Sarah (Bernie) Benavidez of Rochester, Minn. and Heidi (Craig) Knaak of Liberty, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey, David, and Matthew Kerian, Amanda, J.D. and Brian Lund, Katelyn and Colton Benavidez and Kerian and Karl Knaak; two great grandchildren, Paisley and Leah; sister, Dorothy Praska of Cresco; two brothers, Richard Kerian of Las Vegas, Nevada and Jerry Kerian (Maureen) of Winters, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son and daughter; three brothers, Stanley, Joseph and Daniel Kerian and by a sister, Marcella in infancy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Waverly with Fr. Mike Tauke presiding. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Waverly. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly where there will be a Scripture service at 7 p.m., Monday evening. Friends may also call an hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences for Bernie may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser Corson Funeral home, (319) 352-1187, has been entrusted with the arrangements. George W. Nehls
Today, June 30, 2009, 9 hours ago
George Nehls was born in Charles City to Irving and Bertha
Nehls on Feb. 1, 1929. He departed this life on April 28,
2009 in Morro Bay, Calif. George lived his youth along the
Cedar River.
Upon his graduation from high school, he hitch hiked to California with his buddy, and after realizing they did not want to live their lives as prune pickers, they joined the Army. George was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, then Italy, and served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. George returned home to Iowa and attended linotype printing school and started working at the local newspaper. He moved to Visalia and worked at the Visalia Times Delta for many years. He married Annette Giefer in 1969 and joined two families into one. George retired in 1991 from the Times Delta and volunteered in his wife Annette’s classroom for the next six years. In 2000, they sold their motor home. In 2005 they settled in beautiful Morro Bay, Calif. George is survived by his wife, Annette and eight children: Connie (Bob) Ayers, Caroline Lovett, Cathy Howell, Bob Nehls, Pamela (Bob) Bushnell, and Julianne (Terry) Rogers, all of the Visalia area; his daughter, Cindy (Randy) Raper of Mayfield, Ky. and son Christopher (Linda) Nehls of Canyon Country, Calif.; his sisters, Jean Moore of Camarillo, Carol Downing and Frances Scoles of Iowa; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Wesley Nehls and his brother Robert Nehls. George will always be remembered by his easygoing manner, great love of family, willingness to help anyone and his alarming wit and memory. His was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, worked in religious education, Knights of Columbus and is a Secular Franciscan. The Rosary will be prayed on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, with a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a reception to follow. Graveside services will be held 2-6 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 277 South Street, Suite R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Posted on 6/30/2009 by Marie Thompson |
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