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No new obits published on 1 December 2011 Roxann ‘Roxie’ Schmidt Roxann “Roxie” R. Schmidt, 49, of Floyd, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral
Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com. Posted on 2 December 2011 No new obituaries published on 3, 4 December 2011 Roxann ‘Rocky’ Schmidt  Roxann “Rocky” R. Schmidt, 49, of Rudd, formerly of Floyd, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Funeral services for Rocky Schmidt will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Phillips will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. The family will greet friends Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time. Roxann Rae Baumgardner Schmidt was born Oct. 26, 1962, at Charles City, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Blunt) Baumgardner. She attended Charles City High School and later received her GED. On Sept. 4, 1981, she was united in marriage to Michael Schmidt at Charles City. Over the years Rocky was employed at Casey’s, Subway and Kmart where she always enjoyed working with her customers. Her interests included crocheting, fishing, playing Bingo and just sitting around a campfire. Family was important to Rocky and she always looked forward to attending the Blunt and Lockie family reunions. Rocky will always be remembered by her family as a person who loved dogs, especially her Tzitzu CB. Living family members include her husband Michael Schmidt, of Rudd; a daughter, Jasmine (Billie Jo Law) Schmidt, of Osage; three grandchildren, Justine Breitbach, MacKenzie Kyhl and Gage Kyhl; a sister, Carolyn Baumgardner, of Glenwood; and her special dog, CB. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Merle Irene (Bonwell) Wolff
NEW HAMPTON — Merle Irene (Bonwell) Wolff, 87, of Charles City, formerly of Nashua, died Saturday Dec. 3, 2011, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City, with her children at her bedside. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Rev. Thomas Hagen officiating. Chris Cleveland will be the organist, accompanying the congregation singing, “Rock Of Ages,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Good Christian Friends Rejoice.” Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Friends may greet the family from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday before the service at the church. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for Merle’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Merle was born April 22, 1924, in Powersville. She was the last of five children born to Van and Lena (Jones) Bonwell. On Jan. 26, 1946, she married Albert Wolff. To this union three children were born: David Leroy, Linda Sue, and James Allen. In 1972, David was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Merle was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church Circle, the VFW Auxiliary, and was a past 4-H leader. She was also an enthusiastic member of the Carrville Club. She devoted her life to helping family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, and playing cards. At the age of 51, she attended real estate school and became a licensed agent. At other times in her life, she worked as a telephone operator, donut maker and as an aide in a nursing home. Merle is survived by her son, Jim (Lora) Wolff, of Keokuk; her daughter, Linda Wolff, of Cedar Falls; a grandson, Brandon Wolff, of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Gail Cleveland, of Chester; two sisters-in- law, Martha Crooks, of Nashua, and Alice Wolff, of Charles City; many nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Albert; son, David; and three brothers, Wayne, Keith, and
Kenneth Bonwell.
Jeannine Maxim Burgart
NEW HAMPTON — Jeannine Maxim Burgart, of New Hampton, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2011, at her home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences for Jeannine’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. Michael K. ‘Ike’ Laydon  NEW HAMPTON — Michael K. “Ike” Laydon, 60, of Nashua died Friday evening, Dec. 2, 2011, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at St. John United Church of Christ–Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua with Pastor Linda Myren officiating. Mary Jo Stille will be the organist accompanying Tonja Fisher and the congregation singing “In The Garden” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand.” Interment will be in the church cemetery with Butch Johnson, Andy Hauser, Christopher Johnson, Don Franzen, Paul Jones Jr. and Pat Leonard as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Laydon, Richard Laydon, Justin Laydon and Nate Laydon. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Ralph Nicholson VFW Post No. 6792. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences for Ike’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome. com Michael Keith “Ike” Laydon was born May 14, 1951, in Waverly, the son of Roger and Verdene (Hartman) Laydon. He received his education in Nashua and was a graduate of the Nashua High School in 1969. He then enlisted in the United States Army having served in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1971. On June 21, 1980, on the Laydon family farm southeast of Nashua, he married Beth Barrett. To this union two children were born. Ike worked at Hydro-tile in Nashua until the plant closed. He then worked in various other positions until being diagnosed with cancer in 2004. Ike loved going to auctions, fishing, listening to music and his dog, Sara. He especially enjoyed time with his family and five grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Beth; one son, Justin Laydon, of Nashua; one daughter, Jenifer (Andy) Hauser, of Clarksville; his mother, Verdene Laydon, of Horton; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hauser, Abbigale Hauser, Zachary Hauser, Halie Laydon and Ryder Laydon; two brothers, Gary Laydon, of Plainfield, and Richard Laydon, of Chetek, Wis. He was preceded in death by his father and a granddaughter, Faith Ann Hauser.
Richard William Klunder GREENE — Funeral Mass for Richard William Klunder, 70, of Greene, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Richard William Klunder was born on July 25, 1941, a son of Alvin and Dorothy (Steere) Klunder and entered into eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 2, at his residence in Greene. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Richard William Klunder Memorial Fund , 209 N. High St. Greene, IA 50636. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com, (641) 823-4457. Posted on 5 December 2011
Daryl Strassburg
WATERLOO — Daryl Strassburg, 77, of Waterloo, died at Allen Memorial Hospital on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 3, at at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waterloo. Burial will take place at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo. Daryl was born July 11, 1934 in Thornton, the son of Carl and Rose Zieman Strassburg. Daryl graduated from Charles City High School in 1952. Daryl married Mary Grosse on June 27, 1968 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Waterloo. He went to work for Northwestern Bell in 1952, which later became AT&T, retiring in 1988. Then he worked for the University of Northern Iowa doing phone work, retiring in 1999. Daryl was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Daryl loved being outside and fishing. He was an artist, working with his hands to craft pieces out of wood. Through his own sense of humor he was able to make others laugh with him. Daryl maintained a positive attitude through his illness and was a good husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Mary Strassburg, of Waterloo; daughter Shellie (Troy) Danielson, of Cedar Falls; son Mark (Nicole) Strassburg, of Cedar Falls; son Steve Strassburg, of Waterloo; daughter Staci (Bob) Leatherman, of San Antonio, Texas; daughter Stefanie (Steve) Johnson, of Holland, Pa.; nine grandchildren: Sara Ann Danielson, Drew Allen Danielson, Logan Michael Strassburg, Maddox Douglas Strassburg, Mariah Johnson, Elisa Johnson, Jessica Leatherman, Jo Marie Leatherman, and Amy Lynn Leatherman. He is also survived by two sisters: Kathryn Hovey and Rose Marie Wiggins, both of Charles City. Daryl is preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to the family.
Kenneth W. Pickett GREENE — Funeral services for Kenneth W. Pickett, 78, of Marble Rock, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, 122 S. Main St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Jason Boyd officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Memorial Gardens, Charles City. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 4-7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. Kenneth Wayne Pickett was born on Nov. 18, 1933, in Burlington, Col., a son of Calvin and Julia (Stimpson) Pickett and died on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Kenneth Pickett Memorial Fund, 527 College St. Marble Rock, IA 50653 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Posted on 6 December 2011 Virginia ‘Ginger’ ‘Ginny’ Stoen
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Big Canoe Lutheran Church with Rev. David Andreae and Rev. Wayne Ellingson presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., on Friday at the Schluter–Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, and also after 12:30 p.m. on at the church on Saturday afternoon. Virginia Louise Stoen was born on June 18, 1952, the daughter of Herbert and Kathryn (Bany) Stoen in Decorah. Virginia was baptized and confirmed at the Big Canoe Lutheran Church. She graduated from North Winneshiek High School in 1972. She attended the College of St. Theresa in Winona, Minn., with a degree to teach the severe profoundly handicapped. She worked in Marshalltown and also in Winterset. She then went back to college at Drake University, where she received her master’s degree as a job placement specialist for people with disabilities. She worked in Mankato, Minn., for the Mankato Rehabilitation Center, Inc. as a job placement specialist until her health forced her to quit in 1997. She lived in Mankato, Minn., until 2001 and then moved to Charles City and then to Waterloo in September 2002, where she lived at Harmony House. Ginger enjoyed living at the Harmony House where she received wonderful care and befriended many and became involved in the lives of the staff and residents. She also loved sharing scripture with the residents at Harmony House. Ginger loved her dogs and helping with the PAWS of Minnesota program. She enjoyed flowers, birds, playing her guitar, singing, cooking, sewing, and crocheting. Above all, Ginger loved eating pizza and getting a cheeseburger and ice cream cone from McDonald’s. Ginger’s survivors include her father: Herbert Stoen, of Decorah; three sisters: Susan (Larry) Schnitzler, of Eagan, Minn., Kristine (Terry) Knoke, of Nauvoo, Ill., and Joanne “Jody” (Keith) Starr, of Charles City; one brother, Erik (Ellen Drewes-Stoen) Stoen, of Decorah; eight nieces and nephews: Jacob (Christina) Schnitzler, Luke (Kim) Schnitzler, Sarah (Trent) Seigfried, Rachel (Erin Hall) Knoke, Vicky Knoke, Stephen, Robert and Emily Starr; six great nieces and nephews: Logan, Gavin and Kellan Schnitzler; Joe, Kathryn and Matthew Seigfried; aunts and uncles Dorothy Larson, of Rogers, Ark., Margueritte (Clark) Malcomson, of Lindstrom, Minn.; Paul (Karla) Bany, of Coon Rapids, Minn.; Thelma Ellingson, of Decorah, Polly Stoen, of Decorah, and Raymond (Darlene) Stoen, of Decorah. Also special life-long friend, Gloria (Mike) Patterson, of Waukegan, Ill., and Ginger’s dog, Gracie. Ginger was preceded in death by her mother: Kathryn Stoen on Jan. 10, 2002; her grandparents, William and Clara Bany, and Henry and Martina Stoen; and special friend John Aman in 2008. The Schluter–Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave., Decorah, IA (563) 382-8651, www.schluterbalikfuneralhome.com is in charge of the arrangements.
Cyril Gerszewski GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. — On Dec. 2, 2011, Cyril “Cy” Gerszewski took one large breath of fresh air to send him to meet his sister, Sr. Jolenta, and his parents, from Green Valley, Ariz. Cy worked many years in the Twin Cities as a comptroller and for 15 years as CEO of WESAM in Floyd. He leaves his brothers James, David and Dennis, their spouses and children in North Dakota; his sister, Sr. Dominica, OSB, of Crookston, Minn.; his spry 91-year-old sister Irene of Minneapolis, as well as his children, Kathryn, Tim and Marritt, their spouses and children, and his beloved wife, Roselyne, as well as her children Marianne, Christine and Philippe, their spouses and children. Also surviving him is a multitude of cousins, nieces and nephews. A special thank you for the outstanding care received from Dr. William Phelps, St. Mary's ICU team, Drs. Coaker and Mendoza, the Green Valley Fire District and EMT teams. Funeral arrangements in Green Valley, Ariz., and in Minnesota are pending. Rather than flowers, please consider making a donation to the Sisters of St. Benedict, 610 Summit Ave., Crookston, MN 56716-1799, or the Green Valley Food Bank, 250 E. Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85614. Posted on 7 December 2011 Unis A. Hughes
Unis A. Hughes, 88, of Charles City died
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at Port Charles Assisted Living, Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City,
(641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. Posted on 8 December 2011 Unis A. Hughes  Unis A. Hughes, 88, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at Port Charles Assisted Living in Charles City. Funeral services for Unis Hughes will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Congregational Church. Pastor Debra Lincoln from Colwell United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Beckwith Cemetery, rural Colwell. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City and Monday at the church an hour prior to the service. Unis Alene Rivers Hughes was born Sept. 9, 1923, in Cedar Township of Floyd County, the sixth daughter of Alfred and Myrtie (Dawley) Rivers. She attended Ballard Country School and then graduated from the Charles City High School in 1941, having earned a teaching certificate. On Sept. 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to Thomas Hughes at Orchard. After farming and raising their seven children, Tom and Unis celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2001. With the exception of the three years at Port Charles, Unis lived alongside the Little Cedar River her entire life. Unis was a member of the United Church of Christ in Colwell, the Women’s Fellowship, the Double Dozen Club. She enjoyed music and played the piano, accompanying her children while they practiced for choir, band, orchestra and church events. Unis was a loyal fan of the “Lawrence Welk Show.” Family was always important to Unis and she looked forward to sharing her life with her children and grandchildren. Living family members include seven children: James (Laura) Hughes, of Charles City, John (Tammy) Hughes, of Richwood, Ohio, David Hughes, of Muscatine, Carol (Dick) Savage, of Stilwell, Kan., Nancy Recker, of Humboldt, Lori (Rick) Wood, of Eldora, Gina (Tom) Trepes, of Wilton, Wis.; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents in 1959 and 1969; her husband, Thomas on May 21, 2002; five sisters: Ruby Pollock in 1993, Lois Mark in 1988, June Lynch in 1981, Avis Brown in 1992 and Opal Porter in 1985; two brothers, Ryal Rivers in 1993 and Dean Rivers in 2011; a cousin, Irma Rivers Pullin in 2004; and two sisters- in-law, Geneva Byers in 2004 and Evelyn Sturdivant in 2006. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641)
228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left
for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Posted on 9 December 2011 No new obits on 10, 11 December 2011 Waunita Arndt Waunita Arndt, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral services for Waunita Arndt will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Beranek of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home on Friday from 10-11 a.m. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com. Posted on 13 December 2011 Bill Schoon
POMEROY — Bill Schoon, 52, of Marble Rock, formerly of Pomeroy, passed away on Dec. 11, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Palmer. Visitation will take place Thursday, Dec. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the Michael Loterbour-Powers Funeral Home in Pomeroy, (712) 468-2246. For online condolences and obituaries, visit:
www.powersfh.net. Posted on 14 December 2011 Dolores Margaret Till
MASON CITY — Dolores Margaret Till, 79, of 1033 19th St SW. Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A graveside service will be held 9 a.m., Friday, Dec.16, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City with the Reverend Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 South Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401. Dolores Margaret Till was born in New Hampton on June 19, 1932, to Alfred and Mae (Lensing) Gaffney. She attended school and went to college receiving a certificate in administration and clerical work. She was united in marriage to Russell Till and to this union three children were born: Sandy, Brad, and Greg. She worked at Caseys and Quickstar in Nashua for many years before retiring. Dolores enjoyed gardening and cooking. She also loved being around cats, dogs, and animals in general. She will be missed by her children: Sandy (Tim) Tyler, of Charles City, Brad (Cindy) Till, of Clear Lake, and Greg (Stacie) Till, of Mason City; grandchildren: Jennifer Islas, of Ogden, Utah, Ted (Jessy) Tyler, of Charles City, Dezarae and Carson Till, of Clear Lake, Emily and Kayla Till, of Mason City, and Alyssa Francis, of Ames; great-grandchildren: Cianni, Marcel and Telsio, of Ogden, Utah, Ophelia and Theo Tyler, of Charles City; a sister, Ruth (Jack) Lauver, of Texas; a brother, Jim (Marlene) Gaffney, of Hiawatha; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell (1994), parents, and three sisters, Dorothy Schmidt, Eileen Johnson, and Nancy Mitchell. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, (641) 423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com is in charge of the arrangements.
Stephen L. Koenigsfeld
MARBLE ROCK — Stephen L. Koenigsfeld, 79, of Marble Rock, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church, Roseville, on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Roseville. Visitation will be on Friday, Dec. 16, from 5-8 p.m. at the St. Mary Catholic School Gym in Roseville with a Wake Service at 7 p.m.; visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Stephen Koenigsfeld Memorial Fund, 317 N. Main St. Marble Rock, Iowa 50653 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Lucille ‘Lucy E. Miller TURTLE LAKE, Wis. — Lucille “Lucy” E. Miller, 89, of Turtle Lake, Wis., died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at Cumberland Extended Care Unit. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Skinner Funeral Home, Turtle Lake, Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial will be in Hay Creek Cemetery, Augusta, Wis. Honorary pallbearers are Matt Miller, Mark Miller, Mike Melan, Dennis Steinlage, John Humphrey, Ryan Ostensen, James Gregware, Noah Melan, Chad Andersen and Jason Benson. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. She was born Oct. 3, 1922, in Butler County, Iowa, to Fred and Ella (Busse) Salge. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith in Vilmar. Lucy graduated from country school near Bristow. She was married in Vilmar, on March 18, 1945, to Donald Miller. After her marriage, they farmed in Iowa until 1975, then moved near Augusta. After retiring from farming in 1986, she moved to Turtle Lake. Lucy loved to cook and look after her grand and great grandchildren. She is survived by three sons: Jerry (Mary) Miller, of Ionia, James (Sandra) Miller, of Hot Springs, Ark., and Wendell (Carol) Miller, of Turtle Lake; one daughter, Sheryl (Tracy) Andersen, of Turtle Lake; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, on Dec. 10, 1981. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Jeff Miller; two brothers, Glenn and Frank Salge; and her sister, Thelma Fenneman. The Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake, 800-822-8535, www.skinnerfh.com is in charge of the arrangements. Posted on 15 December 2011 Stephen L. Koenigsfeld
GREENE — Stephen L. Koenigsfeld, 79, of Marble Rock, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. A Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church, Roseville, on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Roseville, with honor guard presentation of colors by the Charles City Patriot Association. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, at the St. Mary Catholic School Gym in Roseville with a Wake Service at 7 p.m.; visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Stephen L. Koenigsfeld was born Jan. 10, 1932, in Floyd County, to Dan and Mabel (Osier) Koenigsfeld. He received his education at St. Mary’s School, and Marble Rock Sr. High. While in high school, Stephen enjoyed playing baseball, and working on the farm. In 1951 Stephen joined the Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge in 1953. While serving in the Air Force he was united in marriage to Mary Friedrichs on Dec. 31, 1952. To this union three sons and one daughter were born. Stephen lived his entire life in and around the Marble Rock area. He had been employed at Haller Lumber Co. in Marble Rock for 37 years. He actively served on the Marble Rock Volunteer Fire Department for 38 years, was a lifetime member of the American Legion, served on the Marble Rock City Council, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Stephen enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing, and was and avid sports fan. He will be remembered for his story telling and sense of humor. Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary, four children: Marty (Sue), of Des Moines, Jeff, of Marble Rock, Lorri (Brian) Chambers, of Marble Rock, Dan (Kerry), of Ankeny: six grandchildren: Tony, Stephanie, Josh, Seth, Emily, Stephen, Sarah; two step-grandchildren: Matt, Dan; three great-grandchildren (the little squirts): Keely, Mckinley, Emberlyn; three step great-grandchildren: Lily, Greg, Nicholas; two brothers: Aloysius, Peter; four sisters: Cecilia, Dorothy, Mary, Bernadette; several sisters in law, brothers in law; and dozens of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Joanne, Genevieve, Elaine, and Theresa; step granddaughter, Lisa; and step great-granddaughter, Addy Mae. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Stephen Koeningsfeld Memorial Fund, 317 N. Main St. Marble Rock, IA 50653. Online condolences will be received at www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
William H. Bell Jr. GREENE — Funeral Services for William H. Bell Jr., 67, of Floyd, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, with a scripture service at 7 p.m, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Monday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the William H. Bell Jr. Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 83, Greene, IA 50636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel 519 N. First St. in Greene, (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Posted on 16 December 2011 No new obituaries on 17, 18 December 2011 William H. Bell Jr.
GREENE — Funeral Services for William H. Bell Jr., 67, of Floyd, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, with a scripture service at 7 pm, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Greene. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Tuesday. William Henry Bell Jr. was born in Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1944, a son of William and Louise (Poling) Bell, and died Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. He attended public school graduating in 1962 from Bremen Rush Creek Memorial High School in Ohio. William was united in marriage to Lois Kingery on Nov. 5, 1977, at the Brethren Church in Greene. The couple moved to Floyd where they made their home. William was a gifted mechanic that repaired balers both in Iowa and around the Midwest. He worked for White Farm Equipment in Charles City for a time and then became a school bus driver. He drove bus for the R-R-MR school district until his retirement. William then remained active as a school bus sub, for several communities and spent many hours carrying children to sporting events, the zoo, and on other field trips. He worked well with children as he was structured but patient. He was very active with the Cedar Valley Engine Club. William drove the baler that baled hay during the engine shows; he also assumed responsibilities for the maintenance on the equipment. William was fond of cats and gave numerous homeless cats a place to call home. He loved to spend time with his many friends. William is survived by one sister, Jeanie, of Ohio; three sisters-inlaw: Janice (Levi) Ackart, of Greene, Betty Kingery, of Greene, Evelyn Fish, of Nashua; one brother-in-law Elvin (Dorothy) Kingery, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois, in 1990 and his parents. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the William H. Bell Jr. Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 83, Greene, IA 50636 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel 519 N. First St. in Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Dean L. Hammel
Dean L. Hammel, 83, of Charles City, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services for Dean L. Hammel will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church Wednesday an hour prior to the service. Dean Leroy Hammel was born Feb. 10, 1928, at Greene, the son of August and Vera (Wirth) Hammel. He graduated in 1946 from Charles City High School. On June 11, 1950, he was united in marriage to Virginia Lockie at Charles City. Dean farmed all his life in and around Charles City. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Dean was also a 30-year member of Saint Charles Rural Volunteer Fire Department, Floyd County Cattlemen for 30 years where he served as an officer, Washington School Watershed Board serving as secretary, fund raiser for 10 years for Just Friends and was a leader with his wife Virginia for the Floyd County Rural Youth Program. Dean will be remembered as someone who was always ready to help his neighbors in time of need. He also enjoyed buying and selling cattle. His other interests included woodworking, traveling, gardening and helping Virginia with canning and freezing. Dean liked to run deliveries for Superior Lumber and visiting with the customers. Family was so very important to Dean and he looked forward to sharing his life with them, especially his grandchildren. Living family members include three children and their families, Jerry (Jane) Hammel, of Altoona, and their children, Ryan and Kevin (Erin) Hammel and soon to arrive twin grandbabies, Becky (Kevin) McEnany and their daughter, Jessica, of Charles City, and Heidi (Paul) Mehmen and their daughter Katelyn, of Charles City; a brother, Robert Hammel, of Charles City; a sister, June Lokenvitz, of Charles City; and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia, on June 28, 2006; a brother-in-law, Daryl Lokenvitz; and a sister-in-law, Mary Hammel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Lola McKee
Lola J. McKee, 86 of Clarksville, formerly of Aredale, passed away on Dec. 17, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Aredale United Methodist Church in Aredale. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema- Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will be at the West Fork Cemetery in rural Sheffield. Pastor Mark Young and Dan Fernandez will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the family. She was born on Dec. 25, 1924 in Aredale, the daughter of Emil and Evaline (Hawver) Jorges. Lola graduated from Aredale Public High School. On July 4, 1945, she was united in marriage to Wilbur McKee at the Methodist Parsonage in Clear Lake. Lola was a member of the Aredale United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and a past president and secretary of the United Methodist Women. More recently, she attended Immanuel United Church of Christ and Community United Methodist Church in Clarksville. Lola worked in retail stores, owned a café for four years, was a secretary at a lumber yard, and activity director at the Franklin General Hospital. She also volunteered at the Clarksville Elementary and Clarksville nursing home. Lola enjoyed playing scrabble, playing cards, working on crossword puzzles, and coffee. Her door was always open to family and friends. Lola is survived by three daughters, Coni (Howard) Schulz, of Mason City, Glenda (Darrell) Kelm, of Clarksville, and Rhonda (Mick) Christensen, of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Terry (Sheila) Schulz, of Nora Springs, RaNae (Pete) Hjelle, of Mason City, Scott (Ann) Schulz, of Coulter, Jeff (Lisa) Kelm, of Clarksville, Kim (Tim) Grandon, of Ames, Kelly (Stacey) Christensen, of Waterloo, Matthew Christensen, of Charles City, and Katie Anderson, of Charles City; 26 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, and five sisters. Lola will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Wallace J. Tucker
Wallace J. Tucker, 83, of Charles City, died Thursday, Dec.15, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Memorial services for Wallace Tucker will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service. Wallace James Tucker was born Oct. 14, 1928, in rural Nashua, the son of Amos and Dorothy (Butler) Tucker. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1947. Wallace proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. On Oct. 11, 1969, he was united in marriage to Beverly Colwell. Wallace farmed in the Charles City area all of his life. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. His interests included postage stamp collecting, plastic canvas crafts, woodworking, bird watching and feeding and other wildlife as well. Being a farmer at heart he enjoyed growing plants. Living family members include three children, Roger (Misty) Tucker, of Charles City, Dean Tucker, of Minnesota, and Robin (Mike) Kuehn, of Oregon, Ill.; six grandchildren, Amanda Mincks, Alan Numedahl, Jamie Tucker, Matthew Kuehn, Kaitlyn Kuehn and Lucas Kuehn; two sisters, Jean Jungkans, of Millington, Tenn. and Charollette Neilsen, of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife on May 3, 2008; a daughter, Cindy Satterfield; and a son, Donald Tucker. Memorials may be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or Disabled American Veterans. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Posted on 19 December 2011
No new obits online for 20, 21, 22 December 2011
Iva May Rogers
Iva May Rogers, 100, of Greene, and formerly of Plainfield, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Burial will follow at the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 26, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly where the family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. Iva was born on Jan. 3, 1911, in Waterloo, the daughter of Jess and Vera (Knapp) Seeley. Her mother passed away when she was five and she was adopted by her maternal grandparents Dennie and Carrie Knapp and was raised Iva May Knapp. Iva attended various country schools and the Clarksville High School. On April 23, 1929, Iva was united in marriage to Alfred Rogers in Austin, Minn. The couple lived and farmed together in the Clarksville area until 1960, when they purchased a farm north of Horton. They retired from farming in 1972 and the couple then moved into Plainfield where Iva worked at the Hartman Meat Locker in Plainfield. In 1989, they moved to Waverly. Due to failing health Iva moved to Nashua Assisted Living in 2006 and then to the Liebe Care Center in Greene in 2008 where she lived until her passing. Iva was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville where she was baptized and confirmed. Her enjoyments included polka music, sewing, quilting, baking, gardening, canning and cooking. However, what she enjoyed most was her family. Iva’s memory is honored by her daughter, Ruth (Robert) Shaffer, of Cedar Rapids; nine grandchildren: Randy (Nancy) Rogers, Vicki (Bob) Kleinschmidt, Steven (Sylvia) Rogers, Leroy Kellner, Diane (Jim) Oltmann, Charles Kellner, Cindy Kellner (Mason Larson), Ruth Kellner, Brian (Janis) Vorhes, and Julie Vorhes (Karl Hufnagel); 13 great-grandchildren: Matthew Rogers, Caitlyn Rogers, Kelly (Andy) Gerrits, Amy (Zach) Kejo, Kyle Kleinschmidt, Alex (fiancé Sara) Rogers, Emily Rogers, Jimmy (Katie) Oltmann, Jamie Oltmann, Stacia Kellner, Krista Kellner, Austin Kellner, Nicholas Hufnagel; six great-great-grandchildren: Tegan, Quinton, Amaria, Lilly, Morgan, and Mason; a niece, Eileen (Bernard) Sauers; and a nephew, Albert Hansen. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; a son, Louie Rogers and his wife Burdette; a daughter, Lorraine Kellner and her husband John; a grandson, Craig Kellner; a brother, Jesse Seeley; a sister, Gladys Hansen; and a son-in-law, Dean Vorhes. Memorials may be directed to the family and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.
Vena Gail (Sours) Poppe GREENE — Vena Gail Poppe, 89, of Greene, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Liebe Care Center, Greene. Funeral arrangements are pending completion at
Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457,
www.reidsfuneralchapel. com. Posted on 24 December 2011
No new obituaries on 26 December 2011 Maurice and Elaine Deutsch  NEW HAMPTON — Maurice and Elaine Deutsch, 89 and 83, of rural Ionia, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at their home. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia with Father Mark Osterhaus celebrating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia, with a rosary at 4 p.m., a scriptural wake service at 7:30 p.m. and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Elaine Mary Boehmer was born on Sept. 28, 1928, to Walter and Beatrice (Roethler) Boehmer in Alta Vista. She graduated from St. Bernard’s Catholic School in Alta Vista. Maurice Leo Deutsch was born on Jan. 11, 1922, to Bernard and Cecilia (Hess) Deutsch in North Washington. He attended country school and helped his parents on the family farm. On April 16, 1947, Maurice and Elaine were united in marriage at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Alta Vista. The couple lived in the New Hampton-Ionia area since their marriage, and have lived on their present farm since 1965. Maurice worked as a blacksmith, at John Deere in Waterloo and he has farmed all his life. The couple was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Chickasaw Trail Riders for over 40 years. Maurice and Elaine enjoyed fishing, playing cards, bingo, dancing, trail-riding, riding horses in parades, going to auction sales and caring for their pets. They especially loved family gatherings, most importantly at Christmas. Maurice and Elaine are survived by their children: Leo (Serena) Deutsch, of Waverly, Rose (John Busta) Qualley, of New Hampton, Roger (Lori) Deutsch, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Barb (Gary Taylor) Richter, of Ionia, Richard (Nancy) Deutsch, of Ionia, Steve “Beaver” (Sheryle) Deutsch, of New Hampton, Pam (Bobby) Lore, of Bassett, Allen “Muddy” (Rhonda) Deutsch, of Nashua, and Susan (Troy) Usher, also of Nashua; 26 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat- grandchildren; Maurice’s sister, Marie Heying, of Alta Vista; Maurice’s sisters-in-law, Marie Deutsch, of New Hampton and Evelyn Alessi, of Mays Landing, N.J.; Elaine’s sister, Louise (Maurice) Conry, of New Hampton; Elaine’s brother, Walley (Phil) Boehmer, of Alta Vista; and numerous nieces and nephews. The couple was preceded in death by their parents; their son, Bernard; their grandson, Benjamin Qualley; great-grandsons Jackson DeSloover and John Anthony Fey; Maurice’s brothers, Victor, Carl, Francis and Henry; and Maurice’s sister Cecily. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Maurice and Elaine’s family. Conway-Markham Funeral Home and Cremation
Services in New Hampton, (641) 394-4331, is in charge of the
arrangements.
Catherine Hartmann
Catherine Hartmann, 82, of Charles City, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at her home. Funeral services for Catherine Hartmann will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Reverend Todd Sorensen will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home an hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Catherine Joan Springer Hartmann was born August 28, 1929, at Albion, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Waddell) Springer. She graduated from Floyd Consolidated School. On Oct. 23, 1949, she was united in marriage to Robert Hartmann. Catherine worked at Salsbury Laboratories, Holiday gas station and diner and Floyd County Memorial Hospital for 22 years, head cook for 17 years. She was a member of the Heritage Club, Royal Neighbors, 60-plus Card Club and Senior Citizens of Charles City. Her interests included cooking, vegetable and flower gardening, playing cards, crafting, flowers and nature in general. Catherine always looked forward to sharing her life with her family and friends. Living family members include five children, Sandra (Mike Hueholt) Hartmann, of Des Moines, Barbara (Todd Sorensen) Hartmann, of Littleton, Colo., August (Carolyn) Hartmann of Denver, Colo., Linda (Michael) Leiva, of San Antonio, Texas, and Christina (Terry) Payne, of New Hampton; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Lou Lipelt, of Owatonna, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, on Oct. 27, 2006; and a grandson, Zachariah Payne. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Amber N. Hill  NEW HAMPTON — Amber N. Hill, 23, of New Hampton, died Thursday evening, Dec. 22, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton of natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Chickasaw Centre, 301 North Water Street New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus, Holy Family Parish, presiding. Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Adonnis Hill, D.J. Nunley, Simon Schuchhardt, Isaiah Zeien, Jake Bucknell, Marshall Havens, Josh Mandt and Lee Schuchhardt serving as pallbearers. Friends greeted the family Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the Chickasaw Centre. Online condolences for Amber’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. Amber Nicole Hill was born Oct. 4, 1988, in Iowa City, the daughter of Herbert W. and Julie (Howard) Hill. She received her education in New Hampton and was a graduate of the New Hampton High School Class of 2007. She then attended Hawkeye Community College and had previously worked at Casey’s. Amber was very artistic. She was a published poet and had won art awards. She loved drawing, writing, cleaning and, like her dad, she had a “green-thumb” and enjoyed gardening. Amber was free spirited, had beautiful brown eyes and always wore a smile. She loved spending time with her niece and nephews. Survivors include her mother, Julie Hill, of New Hampton; one brother, H.B. (Samantha) Hill, of New Hampton; three sisters, Marissa (Jacob Bucknell) Hill, of Tripoli, Ciarra Hill, Brianna Hill, both of New Hampton; a special friend, Zac Refshauge, of New Hampton; paternal grandmother, Helen Robinson, of Waterloo; two nephews, Braxston and Blaine Bucknell; one niece, Mariana Hill; special aunts, Jannine (Pete) Wright, of Eden Vt., Jeanne Nunley, of Iowa City, Jody Howard (Javad Hosseini), of Peoria, Ill.; Maureen Radloff, of Waukon; Charlesa Campbell, of Des Moines; special uncles, Donald Ray Hill, Rufus Hill both, of Waterloo, Lawrence Hill ,of Des Moines, Morris Hill, of Waterloo, Terry Hill, of Mt. Pleasant, and Bobby Palimore, of Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her father in 2004, maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Crandall in 2010; grandfathers, Rufus Hill and Hosea Robinson; and cousin, Donnisha Hill.
Vena Gail (Sours) Poppe GREENE — A funeral mass for Vena Gail Poppe, of Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, with a Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First Street, Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before the service. Vena Gail Sours was born Feb. 18, 1922, three miles east of Marble Rock, Floyd County, the daughter of Clifton E. and Vera M. (Bower) Sours and died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the Leibe Care Center in Greene. She was almost 90 years old. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Vena Gail Poppe Memorial Fund in care of the family at 244 South Water Ave., New Hampton, IA 50659. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Charles E. ‘Charlie’ Hardt
A funeral Mass for Charlie Hardt will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday where the Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus. Charlie was born to the late Emil and Helen (Kramer) Hardt, Oct. 15, 1926, in Fairmont, Minn. He grew up with his brother James (deceased) and his sister Patricia. He left high school early at the age of 16 to enlist in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Upon his return in 1945 he met and married Betty Jean Willette and started his family. He received his degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. While earning his degree, he played football for the Golden Gusties and was named a Little All-American. Charlie took his first teaching and coaching job in Emmons, Minn. In teaching and coaching he found a life-long vocation. Over the years he focused his teaching in the area of science and coached a wide range of sports, with his true passion being football. He taught for 10 years in Le Roy, Minn. and for 27 years in Charles City. During his career he was named the Iowa State Science Teacher of the Year as well as the Iowa State Junior High Coach of the Year. He always believed it to be a privilege to be around young people. Charlie was an active member in numerous community organizations over the years including: the Elks, VFW, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, American Legion and Kiwanis International. He was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church as lector for over 40 years. After retirement, Charlie and his wife Betty spent their time and money traveling across the country for 16 years putting on science shows to get young students excited about science and learning. The Mr. Science Show, as it was known, left an indelible memory in the minds of all who saw it. He showed everyone that “to teach is to touch a life forever.” Never one to stop learning, Charlie took up carving in his later years and became as he said, “a sculptor of wood.” He won numerous regional and state awards along with national recognition in carving publications. Throughout all of his professional career and retirement he found his greatest joy in spending his time with his children and grandchildren, especially summers on the eastern shore. Charlie’s greatest hope at the end of his life was that he could kneel before God and say that he used all the talents he had been given. It is beyond a shadow of a doubt that he had accomplished that and so much more. Charlie will be fondly remembered by his loving and devoted family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty; his sister, Pat Hardt; daughters, Charlaine Vitarelli, Pam Kramer (Dave), Mary Kreger (Matt); sons, Kim (Bonnie), Mark (Paula), John (Carole), Michael (Ann); 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. The family would like to especially thank Iowa Hospice and Renee's Loving care for all they have done for their father. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorials be made to the Charles City Area Dollars for Scholars Fund. The donations can be made online at http://snipurl.com/charleshardtdonation. Memorials may also be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please use donor number 29784690. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
CEDAR RAPIDS — George W. Popelka, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father David O’Connor. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church on Wednesday. Inurnment will be at John’s Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements are with Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his children, Steven (Pam) Popelka, of Charles City, Christine (Doyle) Reynolds, of Davenport, and Philip (Kathy) Popelka, of Omaha, Neb.; four grandchildren, Dirk (Kelly) Popelka, Aaron Reynolds, Carrie Reynolds-Nelson and Lindsay Reynolds; great-grandchild, Dax Popelka; and brother, Charles (Ruth) Popelka, of Omaha, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife of 69 years, Thelma. George was born the son of John and Marie (Viktora) Popelka, in Cedar Rapids. A graduate from McKinley High School, he attended Coe and Iowa State College before entering the service with the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. He served with the 571st Bombardment Squadron. On Jan. 21, 1942, George was united in marriage to Thelma Schulte, who died Sept. 8, 2011. After returning from the service, George worked at Link Belt Speeder/FMC and Collins Radio. The couple enjoyed dancing and traveling. George also was a long-time golfer at Ellis Park and Squaw Creek golf courses. He was a member of the VFW. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be directed to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, P.O. Box 10704, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410 or Higley Mansion Care Center, 860 17th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Please sign the online guest book for George at www.murdochfuneralhome. com under obituaries.
Posted on 27 December 2011 Betty Burris  Betty Burris, 77, of Charles City, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at her home. According to Betty’s wishes, no services are being planned. Betty Lorraine Clouse Burris was born Aug. 15, 1934, at Yale, the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Simmons) Clouse. She graduated from Yale High School. On Oct. 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to Delbert Burris. They later divorced. Over the years Betty worked at Sunnyside Café, Conway’s Furniture and Colonial Manor, all in Elma. In 1993 she moved to Charles City. Betty was a Foster Grandparent for several years. She enjoyed fishing, putting puzzles together and playing cards. Betty will be remembered as a person who liked to visit with people, especially at the Hy-Vee Kitchen. Living family members include three children, Bill (Judy) Burris, of Ashland, Wis., Allan Burris, of Allison, and Kimberly Burris and fiancée Scott Augustine, of Charles City; three grandchildren, Mellisa Burris, Brandon Hebert and Amanda Burris. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Jesse Burris; a great-grandson, Adam Burris; and two brothers. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
John Schmaehl  John Schmaehl, formerly of Charles City, died at age 99 on Dec. 19, 2011, in Grangeville, Idaho. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd. The son of Heinrich and Magdalena Schmaehl, John was born on Oct. 22, 1912 in Nova Pasova, a town in Serbia. At his birth, the town was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and later became part of Yugoslavia. John, following his forefathers, became a master carpenter/cabinet-maker, known for his fine furniture. He was also a hobby beekeeper. In 1939 he married Lydia Kilz. They had two children, Brigitte (Schmaehl) Philipp and Hartmuth Schmaehl. In 1941 as the Nazi army invaded Yugoslavia, John was conscripted to be an airplane mechanic and interpreter. He was sent to Greece to work during the war. He also spent some time near the Soviet border. After World War II, John and his family were imprisoned by the Serbian Partisans due to their German ethnicity. After a year in concentration camp, John escaped and traveled by foot and rides in farm wagons to Salzburg, Austria. The rest of the family joined him there in 1950. John applied for immigration to the USA and in 1953 his quota number came up. He moved with his family to Charles City through the sponsorship of the First Congregational Church of Charles City. He gained employment at Dr. Salsbury’s Laboratories. After his retirement, John and Lydia moved to McAllen, Texas. Lydia died in 1983. In 1984 John married Zudora Williams and they moved to Dallas. Zudora died in 2001. John moved to Kamiah, Idaho, in 2002 to live near his son, Hartmuth (Harty). John continued to live there until his passing at the Grangeville Health & Rehab Center. John loved to share the message of Jesus Christ with people. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, painting, and singing in church choir. John loved his family and was a kind, godly man. Preceding him in death were his parents, Heinrich and Magdalena Schmaehl; two sisters, Magdalena at 2 years old, and Katherina (Friedsam); one brother, Adolf; and one grandson, Andrew Philipp. Those left to cherish his memory are his son Hartmuth and wife Marjorie, of Kamiah, and daughter Brigitte Philipp and husband Roland, of Osage, as well as seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Brigitte Philipp, 1032 Maple St., Osage, IA 50461.
Donald Duesenberg  Donald Duesenberg, 87, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services for Donald Duesenberg will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Rudd United Methodist Church in Rudd. Pastors Jerry Avise-Rouse and Wendy Johannesen will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and at the church Friday an hour prior to the service. Donald Fredrick Duesenberg was born Dec. 6, 1924, at Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Myrtle (Gauger) Duesenberg. He received his education at Council Bluffs. On June 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Betty Fluhrer. They farmed all their lives near Rudd, retiring in Charles City. Donald was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church. His interests included playing basketball, putting puzzles together and traveling. Donald will always be remembered for his love of John Deere tractors. Living family members include his wife, Betty Duesenberg, of Charles City; a son, Russell Duesenberg, of Long Beach, Calif; a daughter, Ruth (Dexter Alexander) Duesenberg, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a brother-in-law, Bill (Pat) Fluhrer, of Charles City. He was preceded in death by his parents. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Posted on 28 December 2011 Searles H. Hayden
WATERLOO — Searles H. Hayden, 97,
of Waterloo and formerly of Charles City, died Friday,
Dec. 23, 2011, at his home.
Mr. Hayden was owner and operator of Hayden Sign Co. for 60 years, retiring in 2004. Services were held Tuesday in Waterloo, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials: may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterloo. Condolences may be left at www.kearnsfuneralservice.com. Posted on 29 December 2011 Irene Velma (Priebe) Birkholz  SHEFFIELD — Irene Velma (Priebe) Birkholz, 91, of Sheffield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield with Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield. Irene Velma (Priebe) Birkholz was born Sept. 23, 1920, to Herman and Wilhelmina (Hemker) Priebe in Dresden Township, rural Fredericksberg. She was baptized at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Boyd on Oct. 17, 1920. Irene attended rural school near Fredericksburg until moving to Charles City in 1927 where she attended public schools until her graduation in 1938. During her senior year she worked at the Iowa State Employment Agency and later at the Oliver plant in Charles City. Irene was united in marriage with William (Ed) Birkholz at Spencer on Sept. 7, 1940. They moved to the family farm near Oakwood raising hogs, cattle and chickens, producing hatching eggs for Hoover Hatchery for 38 years. They moved to a farm in St. Charles Township in 1956 and Sheffield in 1970 and continued farming until retiring in 1980. After retirement summer months were often spent in northern Minnesota camping and fishing and winter months were spent in Harlingen, Texas. Traveling was discontinued in 1989 because of health problems. In 1970 Irene became a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. Many hours were spent on mission projects, quilts, layettes, mittens, clothing protectors for the Care Center, along with fellowship. She remained active her entire life, living on the farm at Sheffield until May of 1996 when she fell and broke her hip. Then she moved to the Rockwell Community Nursing Home where she loved to play rummikube, cards and doing some reading. She enjoyed the staff at the care center and the activities that kept her busy. Collecting stuffed animals became one of her favorite things to do. Irene is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Marnie) Will, of Mankato, Minn.; son, David (Mary Lou) Birkholz, of Palestine, Texas; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Gladys Nelson, of Charles City; and she is also survived by her special Iowa family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ed in 1997 and one sister, Mable Sido. Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield, (641) 892-4241,
www.retzfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.
Milton C. Obermeier
Milton C. Obermeier, 92, of Charles City, died Thursday Dec. 29, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at the First Congregational Church, Charles City. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memorial Gardens, Charles City. Condolences may be shared with the family at
www.Fullertonfh.com Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services
in Charles City, (641) 228-4211, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Charles E. “Charlie” Hardt, “Mr. Science,” 85, of
Charles City died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at his home with his loving
wife Betty and family by his side. Charlie’s death is a great loss to
anyone who ever had the privilege and pleasure of knowing him. As a
teacher, coach and father, he made a world of difference to thousands.
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