Darrell L. Adelmund WATERLOO — Darrell L. Adelmund, 70, of Waterloo, died Monday morning at his home after a long valiant struggle with cancer. He was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Charles City, the son of Jacob and Gertrude Hull Adelmund. He attended Charles City and New Hartford schools. He was a senior engineer analyst for the John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works for 28 years, retiring in 2001,which gave him time for his hobbies making beautiful pieces of furniture that he gave to his family. He married Elaine Baguss in 1961 and they were later divorced. He then married Joy S. Bolden on Feb. 21, 1979, in Waterloo. He lovingly called her his bride until the very end. Darrell believed in the Lord and was member of Church of Christ. His religion was a great comfort during his illness. Darrell was an accomplished musician. He played with “The Country Kings” and “Dim.” He also played with stars such as “Hank Williams, Jr.” and “Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps.” He recorded several records, always with what he called “Big Red” which was his classic Gibson Barney Kessell guitar. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Dean (Jill) Adelmund, of Jackson, Mo., Don (Kristan) Adelmund, of Lake Geneva, Wis., and David (Diane) Lewis, of Waterloo; four daughters, Dixie (Dave) Kroft, of Estherville, Chlora (Tim) Beiner, of Stronghurst, Ill., Darla (Steve) Myers of Clear Lake, and Lisa (Jeff) Poston of Teutopolis, Ill.; three brothers, Dan (Sharron) Adelmund, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., Doug (Mary) Thorne of Evansdale, and Jack (Lauren) Adelmund, of Round Lake Beach, Ill.; two sisters, Sally Shipper and Carolyn Cobb, both of New Hartford; and a stepfather; Lloyd Flugge, of Nashua; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and two precious pets “Diva” and “LeeLa.” He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, Irene Adelmund, and his stepbrother, Danny Flugge; and a sister, Mary Fuller. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov 4, at the Kearns, Huisman- Schumacher Chapel on Kimball with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Friends my call at the funeral home from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday and an hour before services Friday. Those who wish may direct memorials to Cedar Valley Hospice. www.kearnsfuneralservice.com Albert A. May ST. ANSGAR — Albert Andrew May, 97, died Oct. 30, 2011, at Stacyville Community Nursing Home after a long and full life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Father Jack McClure, C.P.P.S. officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery with military honors conducted by Hale Penney Fuller Post No. 569 of the American Legion. Visitation is Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., with parish prayer service at 7 p.m. at the church. Albert (Al) was born May 30, 1914 to John P. and Margaret (Hackenmiller) May on the family farm northwest of Meyer. He grew up with a sister and six brothers. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Meyer through eighth grade, continued his education at Hemphill Diesel School in Chicago and correspondence courses, and in 1974 earned his GED certificate. Life on the May farm included much music; his father ordered musical instruments for his childrenf rom Sears Roebuck and organized an at-home band. Al played saxophone and clarinet and learned the basics of the piano keyboard from his sister. As a teenager, Al played with area dance bands. His interest in music continued throughout his lifetime: as a founding member of and 40 years with the Forte Milers barbershop chorus, choir director at Visitation Church in Stacyville, playing with the Rollo Sissel and the Henry Charles dance bands, and delighting audiences with old time melodies at area banquets and events. Al’s other talents included a passion for working with machines. He was most proud of the half-scale Reeves replica steam engine he designed and built. The engine chugged through Main Street parades in Lyle, Stacyville, and other locales, and delighted young and old demonstrating portable sawmills, corn shellers and hay balers at area fairs and engine shows. Al also restored a massive diesel engine for the Cedar Valley Engine Club. In his early 20s, Al managed the diesel generators at St. Labre Indian Mission in Ashland, Montana. Al served in the U.S. Navy in 1943-45 aboard Yard Mine Sweeper 113 and on the attack transport USS Rockingham in the South Pacific. Al was blessed with two devoted families. He married Angela Pitzen on Aug. 5, 1944, at Visitation Church in Stacyville. They lived in California while he was stationed in the Navy, and upon return to Stacyville, they purchased Falk’s Hardware Store and operated it as May’s Hardware for 20 years. He was a member of Visitation Parish, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Stacyville volunteer fire department, Stacyville City Council and Commercial Club, and the American Legion. They built a home northwest of Stacyville after the sale of the hardware store, where they lived until after Angela’s death from cancer in 1975. On Oct. 10, 1980, Albert married Elizabeth (Betty) Halbach Brown and gained a new family of four daughters and a son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Al and Betty continued their involvement with Forte Milers, American Legion, and Visitation Parish, and enjoyed many sightseeing trips. In 2007, Al and Betty began residence at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. Betty passed away in 2009, while Al lived out his final two years under the compassionate and loving care of the staff at the Home. In 2009 Al made one final grand trip on the Honor Flight to Washington, DC with WWII veterans. He collected many wonderful memories through his long and interesting life. He enjoyed the visits from friends and family at SCNH, reading his stack of daily newspapers and nonfiction books, and sharing a glass of beer or wine at the end of the day. He will be missed by his May family: son Dennis (Elizabeth) May, of Ankeny, daughters Sherilyn (Bob) Thome, of Little Falls, Minn., Paula (David) Prescott of Walker, Minn., and Marcia (Jack) Seip, of Woodinville, Wash.; nine May grandchildren, their spouses, and five great-grandchildren, and his Brown family: stepson Tony (Sharon) Brown, of Stacyville; stepdaughters Carol (David) Hopkey, of Grinnell; Eileen (Dan Palmer) Rosenberg, of Belleville, Wis.; Marian (Mike) Hegland, of Cedar Rapids; 10 Brown grandchildren, their spouses, and 13 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Julia Koenigs (age 104) who resides at SCNH and brother Ernest May (age 100), of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by his wives, Angela May and Elizabeth Brown May, infant son Leslie Albert, and stepdaughter Paulette Brown (Bob) Harrar, and his brothers Roman, Ray, Alois, William, and Joseph. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements. (641) 713-4920. Posted on 1 November 2011   Garland Jensen   Garland Jensen, 81, of Charles City formerly of Nashua, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 30, 2011, at her home in Charles City. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Michaels Cemetery in Nashua, with Sr. Dianna Blong officiating. Garland’s seven grandchildren will serve as Honorary Pallbearers: Paul Demro, Maura O’Brien, Dawn Lester, Jeff Mayer, Kari Olson, Abby Jensen and Mitch Jensen. Garland M. Jensen was born Dec. 30, 1929, in Nashua, the daughter of John B. and Elizabeth (Felton) Haag. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1948. She was united in Marriage to Donald S. Jensen on Aug. 14,1948, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Nashua. To this union four children were born: Cindy, Becky, Kathy and Larry. Garland’s children were her pride and joy, she did everything to make them and Don happy. After all the children started school Garland went to work for her sister and brother-in-law at the Gambles Store in Nashua. Garland was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. During the Big Four Fair, she and Don would run the kitchen for the fair stand, a job they enjoyed doing for many years. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, cooking, baking and being outdoors. In 1999, they moved to Charles City, but never forgot their Nashua roots. Garland is survived by her children: Cindy (Gary) Demro, of Faribault, Minn., Becky (Ken) Meyer, of Mason City, Kathy (Doug) Mayer, of Charles City, and Larry (Lori) Jensen, of Monticello; seven grandchildren: Paul Demro, Maura O’Brien, Dawn Lester, Jeff Mayer, Kari Olson, Abby Jensen and Mitch Jensen; three great grandchildren, William and Sophia Demro and Jemma Olson; and one sister, Marian Hannemann, of Nashua. She was preceded by her husband, Donald on April 30, 2011; her parents; and four sisters: Mary Jane Haag, Margaret Ransom, Susie Monroe and Christine Hvitved.   Lillian M. Bartz Lillian M. Bartz, 93, of Rochester, Minn., formerly of New Hampton, died Friday evening, Oct. 28, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Shawn Bartz, Aaron Bartz, Matt Reams, Danny Pooler, Richard Smith and Randy Lenz serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Russell Schroeder Jr. and William Debban. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Saturday. Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of the arrangements. Lillian Marie Bartz was born Sept. 4, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of Oscar and Ida (Ahlman) Debban. At an early age the Debban family moved to Ionia, where she attended rural country school and graduated from the Ionia High School in 1936. On June 23, 1941, at the Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage in New Hampton, she married Edward O. Bartz Sr. To this union three children were born. Lillian and her husband farmed side-by-side southwest of New Hampton for more than 30 years. She loved being outdoors, caring for the farm animals, milking the cows and had a special love for her dogs. Lillian’s priorities were her family and their farm. The couple retired in 1986 and moved to Rochester, Minn., where she also worked several years for the United Way. Lillian lived her last five months at Sunrise Cottages Assisted Living. Survivors include her husband, Edward Bartz of Rochester, Minn.; one son, Eddie W. (Rose) Bartz, of Lansing; two daughters, Dawn Bartz, of Rochester, Minn., and Robyn Woolley of St. Paul, Minn.; five grandchildren: Shawn (Brenda) Bartz, Aaron Bartz, Noelle (Matt) Reams, Jacalyn (Randy) Lenz and Lynette Laures; as well as eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Oscar Debban Jr., Melvin Debban; and four sisters: Josephine Cassel, Viola Schroeder, Eunice Lloyd and Violet Debban in infancy.   Velma Wilken Velma Wilken, 92, formerly of Plainfield, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, from natural causes. She attended Burr Oak rural country school and graduated from the Clarksville High School in 1937. Velma was united in marriage to Raymond Wilken on Oct. 5, 1941, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Following their marriage, the couple farmed near Clarksville until 1952 when they moved to Plainfield. Velma was employed as a bookkeeper for Hygrade Food Products Corp. in Plainfield from 1954 to 1968. She later worked for Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Company for one year. From 1968 to 1986, she was employed alongside Raymond for Meinerz Creamery and Beatrice Cheese. Velma had also worked for the Waverly Hospital and a dentist office in Waverly for a short time. In 2002 she moved to Charles City and then became a resident of the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville in 2008. Velma was a member of the First United Church of Christ, rural Clarksville. She was also a member of the Plainfield Senior Citizens, Greater Plainfield Community Club, Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1190 in Charles City, and the Senior Center of Charles City. Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond on March 27, 1987; and granddaughter Nicole Dralle on July 15, 1969. Velma is survived by one daughter, Sandra (Dick) Harrington, of Charles City; one son, Jon (Barbara) Wilken, of Salem, S.C.; five grandchildren: Sherry (John) Hurd, Dawn (David) Peters, Mark (Tammy) Dralle, Mathew (Jennifer) Wilken and Jill (Drew) Roberts; three step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 10 step great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elaine (Virgil), of Shanks, Minn. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at First United Church of Christ — Pleasant Valley in rural Clarksville. Burial will be held in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, (319) 278-4245 and will continue for one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or Pleasant Valley Church. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.    Posted on 2 November 2011  No new obituaries on 3, 4, 5, 6 November 2011 Craig Edward Burroughs GREENE — Funeral services for Craig Edward Burroughs, 69, of Chicago, Ill., will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at The First Presbyterian Church, 319 East Traer St., Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 6, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday. Craig was born on June 15, 1942, to Clifford E. and Mary V. (Pooley) Burroughs, in Waterloo, and passed away Nov. 1, at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion, Ill. Memorials may be directed to the Craig E. Burroughs Memorial Fund, 151 North Michigan Ave., No. 2704, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Beverly Ramker OSAGE — Beverly Ramker, 57, of Osage, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage after a three-year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Jack Mc-Clure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Greene. Visitation will be from 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Gymnasium in Osage with a scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Gymnasium. Those attending the visitation are asked to enter the gymnasium using the south entrance. Beverly (Laubenthal) Ramker was born to Maurice and Marguerite (Bormann) Laubenthal on March 30, 1954, in Algona. She was raised on the family farm north of Wesley. Beverly graduated from Algona Garrigan High School in 1972 and then continued her education at the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn. After graduating with a degree in music education, she started teaching music and piano at Immaculate Conception School in Charles City. She was united in marriage to Duane Ramker on July 22, 1978. They resided on the farm north of Rudd for 30 years, where they raised their four children. In 2007, Bev and Duane built a new home in Osage, and moved off the farm. Her greatest joys were watching her children grow, teaching piano lessons, attending her children’s activities, crocheting, card making, baking, crafts, playing the guitar with the contemporary choir, and spending time with her grandchildren. Beverly’s passion for music and teaching was truly shown through her 31 years at Sacred Heart School in Osage. She began her career as a band instructor in 1979 and then later also taught elementary music classes at the school. Bev became well known for her Christmas and spring programs which took many hours of planning and rehearsing. Beverly is survived by her husband, Duane, of Osage; her mother, Marguerite Laubenthal, of Wesley; children, Janet (Lynn) Rinken, of Greene, Melinda (Brett) Darrow, of Osage, Jared Ramker, of Rudd, Daniel Ramker and fiancé, Hillary Roll, of Rudd; grandchildren, Haley, Garret, Jayden, Kiley, Dace, Tess, and Kate; siblings, Marie Laubenthal, of Waukee, Ambrose (Mary) Laubenthal, of Wesley, Coleen (Paul) Glaza, of Manchester, Vern (Kris) Laubenthal, of Wesley, Gary Laubenthal, of Wesley; brother-in-law, Keith (Judy) Ramker, of Leesburg, Fla.; sister-in-law, Marge (Dennis) Wasicek, of Mason City; brother-in-law, Tom (Diane) Ramker, of Greene; and sister-in-law, Linda Posekany, of Sheffield. She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Laubenthal; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary Jean and Gerald Ramker; and nephew, David Wasicek. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion- bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, (641) 732-3706 is in charge of the arrangements.   Lila Funk Lila Funk, 83, of Charles City, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral services for Lila Funk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Jason Boyd of Faith Bible Chapel will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Monday and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Lila Mae Land Funk was born May 20, 1928, in Chickasaw County, the daughter of Clayton and Laura (Myli) Land. She received her education from rural schools near Northwood. On Jan. 4, 1946, she married Gilman Sanden. Gilman died in March of 1950. Lila married Milfred Leidal on Feb. 29, 1952 and they later divorced. On Oct. 13, 1956, she was united in marriage to Fred Funk. Fred died on Aug. 8, 1990. Lila worked as a Nurse Aide at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home for more than 20 years. She was a member of Faith Bible Chapel where she taught Sunday School for many years. Lila had also served as a Cub Scout leader and Foster Grandparent for several years. Living family members include five children, Loretta Starkey, of Charles City, Russell Sanden, of Gordonsville, Minn., Tim (Vicki) Leidal, of Charles City, Tom Leidal, of Osage, and Carol (John) Hermsdorf, of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Kimberly Starkey, Travis Sanden, Trena (Jeff) Bulau, Tracie Sanden and fiancé Rich Roberts, Tara Sanden and special friend Tony Hagen, Adam (Jen) Leidal, Lucas Leidal and fiancée Hannah Parks, Michael (Elisha) Schuchhardt and Lauren (Frankie) LaMon; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harry (Mary) Land, of Swisher; three sisters, Luan Sallee and Lily (Johnny) Anderson, both of Albert Lea, Minn., and Caroline Kalvig, of Northwood; and a brother-in- law, Roger Christiansen, of Lake Mills. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a daughter, Cathy Funk; a son-in-law, Larry Starkey; a granddaughter, Sherry Starkey; a brother, Andrew Land; and a sister, Frances Christiansen. 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 7 November 2011   No new obituaries on 8, 9 November 2011 Rev. Paul G. Douglas   Rev. Paul G. Douglas, 88, of 602 11th Street and a former Maple Heights resident, Charles City, died on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home. No services are planned. He was cremated at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City. Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome, is in charge of the arrangements. Posted on 10 November 2011 No new obituaries on 11, 12,13 November 2011

MASON CITY — Robert C. Wisman, 30, of 20722 Poplar Ave, Mason City, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2011, in Franklin County following a motor vehicle accident on his way home from work.

A gathering for family and friends was held Sunday, Nov. 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City. Bob will be cremated prior to services. Bob also donated his tissues to help others in need. Those planning an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make memorials to the Robert C. Wisman family.

CEDAR RAPIDS — Andrew Miller Jr., of Cedar Rapids, won his eternal victory on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Andy, “Bud,” was born Nov. 21, 1920, in Charles City. He married Mavis Smith, of Charles City, in 1941. Mavis died in 2010.

Andy is survived by two daughters, Andrea (James) Lassaux, of Florida, and Karen (Leon) Kroemer, of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He will be welcomed in heaven by a son, James. Andy was active in baseball and football in Charles City and helped coach the Comets. He loved ice skating and was especially proud of his time in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany with many others from Floyd County. Family and roots in Charles City were very important to Andy and Mavis. He will be buried there and a memorial service held at a later date.

Teahen Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, (319) 396-2616, is serving the family.

ST. ANSGAR — Harvey M. Hanson, 68, of St. Ansgar, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in Waterloo, of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar with Rev. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. Visitation will be held Monday, Nov, 14, from 5-8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Harvey Mathias Hanson was born on April 7, 1943, in rural Worth County to Carl and Thelma (Rohne) Hanson. He was the youngest of six children. He attended rural country schools, Otranto Public School and Carpenter High School, graduating in 1961. Harvey graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City in 1963 and from Iowa State University in Ames in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science in animal science. For 19 years Harvey was employed by the Hormel Corporation as Livestock Buyer in Ringsted and St. Ansgar. He resigned in 1985 to begin his own buying and livestock- transportation business, aptly named Double H Livestock, Ltd. He operated the business up until his death.

On Sept. 17, 1966, Harvey married Gwenyth Hillman at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. They made their home in Austin, Minn., Ringsted, rural Grafton, and St. Ansgar. They had three children: sons Kevin and Cameron, and daughter Kathryn. Harvey was an active member of First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, serving as a Deacon and on the church council. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and driving semi. Harvey will also be remembered for his baritone voice, singing solos in church, at weddings and at funerals.

Living family members include his wife of 45 years Gwenyth, of St. Ansgar; son Kevin Hanson and Stacy, of Osage, and their children Jenna, Jayden and Joryn; son Cameron Hanson and his wife Stephanie, of Charles City, and their two sons Carter and Brady; and daughter Kathryn Mills and her husband Chad, of Northwood, and their two sons Tyler and Justin. Survivors also include his siblings Wayne (Mavis) Hanson, of Mona, Craig (Marilyn) Hanson, of Northwood, Luther (Ila) Hanson, of Des Moines, Sharon (Robert) Gordon, of Spirit Lake, and Darlene Meling, of Northfield, Minn. He is also survived by a brother-in-law and his wife Wayne and Wanda Hillman, of Northwood, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great nephews, and cousins.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Thelma Hanson and parents-in-law Harry and Evelyn (Sime) Hillman, all of Northwood.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, (641) 713-4920, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard “Dick” Young, 67, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Hickory Hills Woods near Bassett.

Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Richard Glen Young was born Nov. 21, 1943, in Charles City, the son of Glen and Eva (Roethler) Young. He received his education in Charles City, graduating in 1962.

On Aug. 23, 1964, at First Congregational Church in Charles City, he was united in marriage to Kay Perrin. To this union, two children were born. Dick and Kay were lifelong residents of Charles City. He worked construction for Bud Moltz, and started Young Construction, LTD. after Bud’s retirement. He owned and operated the company with his wife until the time of his death.

Dick was an avid deer and turkey hunter. He captured many wildlife photos on his trail cameras and loved sharing them with his friends and family. He maintained a very large garden. The family spent many weekends camping, having bonfires, fishing, and hunting in the woods. Dick enjoyed ballroom dancing with Kay, performing magic tricks, clowning, and listening to his favorite gospel musicians The Gaithers and Lynda Randle.

Living family members include his wife of 47 years, Kay; two children, Brian (Heidi) Young, of Ionia, Jill (Bill) Eckenrod, of Waverly; four grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob, Haley, and Trey; two sisters, Betty Attleson of Rochester, Minn., Mary (Joe) Koenigsfeld, of Dakota City, Neb.; a brother, Bill (Shirley) Young, of Gladbrook; a sister-in-law, Julie Young, of Oakland, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents; a granddaughter in infancy, Faith Eckenrod; and a brother, Don.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Museum, 500 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.

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.

Dorothy L. Schmidt

Dorothy L. Schmidt, 89, formerly of 1708 Owen St., Charles City, died Sunday afternoon, Nov. 13, 2011, at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, senior pastor. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Interment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Charles City. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Dorothy Leona was born on Jan. 6, 1922, near Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Ernest and Clara (Whitt) Litterer. She graduated from high school. Her working career started in restaurants at Club Iowa and others. She then engaged in business as a “Home Beautification Technician” for area families and businesses. She worked in her huge garden and sold some of her produce and canned a portion, she raised her flowers and made cakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and special events. This skill she passed down to her family who has continued her traditions. Her collection hobby included collecting rocks and driftwood on vacations. Dorothy has always been there for her church, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. She would rather go hungry than turn a person in need away. She was known as a diligent hard worker and loved babysitting her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy met her future husband at her place of work when he came to visit his brother. Later spending time roller-skating. She was united in marriage to Clarence W. Schmidt on Aug. 22, 1943, at St. John Parsonage. To this union was born one daughter and three sons.

Those thankful in sharing Dorothy’s life include her four children, Darrell and his wife Jo, of Charles City; Ronald and his wife Donna, of Dumont; Carol and her husband Jim Burkhardt, of Allison; and Roger, of Alta Vista; three sisters Helen Schmidt, and Leona Howe, both of Charles City, and Ruby (Robert) Obermier, of Greene; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Her husband Clarence on April 21, 2001; grandson Brian Burkhardt; and brother Clarence Litterer preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard “Dick” Young, 67, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Hickory Hills Woods near Bassett.

In accordance with Dick’s wishes, there will not be a formal memorial service at this time. Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Museum, 500 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.

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.

STEWARTVILLE — Jerry Dale Carter, 56, of Stewartville, Minn., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was surrounded by his loving family at home at the time of his death.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at United Methodist Church in Stewartville with Rev. Marcus Kendall officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at Wayne Township Cemetery in rural McIntire.

Jerry Dale Carter was born Dec. 2, 1954, to Dale and Lorraine Carter in Charles City. He lived in Colwell until his family moved to Red Wing, Minn., where he graduated from Red Wing High School in 1973.

In 1983 he married Pamela Clement and they recently celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. They were blessed with two sons, Lucas and Shane.

Jerry was an active member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ where he was a current trustee and a previous elder. He placed great value in mentoring and teaching the youth, and he taught Sunday School, youth group, and helped with Vacation Bible School faithfully for many years. In the past he was very involved with the wrestling, football and baseball booster clubs at the Stewartville schools . He was employed with Tuohy Furniture Corporation in Chatfield, Minn., and worked there as a product engineer for 26 years. Pam has been employed for 28 years at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, currently in Office Support Services.

He looked forward to summer and being outdoors, vacationing with his family, riding his motorcycle, enjoying concerts, and spending time with his family and friends. Jerry loved his family and friends and spent as much time as he could with them.

He is survived by his wife, Pam, and two sons, Lucas and Shane, of Rochester; his parents, Dale and Lorraine Carter, of McIntire; his sister Connie (Tom) Mariette, of Prescott, Wis.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hugh and Helen Carter; maternal grandparents, Jacob DeVries, Louise DeVries and step-grandmother, Bess DeVries.

We rejoice and take comfort in the fact that he is forever at home and with our Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he faithfully served. Jerry changed the lives of many people with his genuine smile, courage, firm beliefs, and sense of humor to the end.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday morning.

Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, www.griffin-gray.com.

NEW VIENNA — Arthur A. Ries, 94, of New Vienna, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov.

18, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 3 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Carl Ries will officiate with Rev.

John O’Connor concelebrating.

Survivors include his wife, Louise; 11 children: Fr. Carl Ries, of Charles City, Judy Ries, of Omaha, Neb., Nancy Ries, of Downers Grove, Ill., Larry Ries, of Dubuque, Susan (Steve) Shirk, of Wilton, Doris (Al) Wessels, of Dyersville, Dale (Karen) Ries, of New Vienna, Barbara (Stan) Radio, of Omaha, Neb., Donna (Dan) Drexler, of Bettendorf, Sandra (Mike) Ries-Wandrey, of Ankeny, and Connie (Dennis) Deutmeyer, of Rye, N.Y.; 27 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Loretta Brunsman, of Dyersville, Bernice Gassmann and Alma Brunsman, both of Manchester, and Esther Steffen, of Edgewood; as well as a sister-in-law, Alvina Ries, of Dyersville.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral. com The Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, (563) 875-7121 is in charge of the arrangements.

GREENE — Funeral Services for Lois G. Kemming, 101, formerly of Greene, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene.

Lois passed away in Anoka, Minn., on Monday, Nov. 14.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Dorothy Phillips, 88, of Charles City, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at Riverside Senior Living in Charles City.

Memorial services for Dorothy Phillips will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

The family will greet friends Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until service time.

Dorothy Maxine Bluhm Phillips was born Nov.

15, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Fred and Alice (Jurgens) Bluhm. She graduated from Lakeview High School in Chicago. On June 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to William Phillips at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Over the years she was employed at Oliver White Farm Equipment Company and in the business office of Floyd County Medical Center. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Other memberships included WaTanye, YMCA Fountain of Youth, Senior Citizens Center, Hospice 500 Marathon Club, Double Dozen Card Club, Heritage Club, the Charles City Women’s Club and American Legion Auxiliary having served as past president of both and working as a “Pink Lady” at the Floyd County Medical Center.

Living family members include two children, Janet (Roger) Stiles, of Iowa City and Jeff (Char) Phillips, of McHenry, Ill.; five grandchildren: Douglas (Crystal) Stiles, Darci Stiles, Emily Phillips, Eric (Katrina) Phillips and Branden Phillips; and a sister, Elaine (Don) Meyers, of San Diego, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on March 4, 1978; and two sisters, Evelyn Marmet and Donna Kummer.

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.

GREENE — Funeral services for Lois G. Kemming, 101, of Coon Rapids, Minn., formerly of Greene, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene.

Lois Gladys Garvey was born July 7, 1910, in Minneapolis, Minn., daughter of Byron B. and Emma (Budd) Garvey, and entered her rest Nov.

13, 2011. She finished 8th grade and began working at Manning’s Bakery in Minneapolis at age 12. She developed a wonderful relationship with many of the clientele, and continued to work there until age 24, at which point Lois moved to Charles City, where she met Walter D. Kemming.

On May 30, 1936, Walter and Lois were united in marriage at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charles City, The marriage was blessed with one child, Craig Kemming of Andover, Minn.

Lois enjoyed life as a homemaker, participating in church and school activities, mission band, and Cub Scouts. In 1983 Lois moved to Coon Rapids, Minn., to be close to her son and daughter-in-law, and to help raise her two granddaughters. Lois loved to cook and bake, and was known for blessing others with her baked goods. She was a lover of all animals, especially dogs. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Lois is survived by her son, Craig (Susan) Kemming; granddaughters Jessica (Robert) Dass and Bethany Kemming; many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by husband Walter; and brothers George and Herman Garvey.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Sue Wagoner, 92, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Sue Wagoner will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

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.

Richard Dean Binger

CEDAR RAPIDS — Richard Dean Binger, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died suddenly Monday, Nov. 21, 2011.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov.

28, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Family will greet friends from 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors.

Richard was born Sept. 16, 1928, in rural Floyd County, the son of George and Frances (Brooks) Binger. He graduated from Charles City High School and served in the Iowa Army National Guard Red Bull Division. On Sept. 26, 1981, Richard was united in marriage to Barbara Brown (Hall) in Omaha, Neb. Richard worked in sales for Ar-Jay Building Products, served as Past-President of the Charles City Jaycees, and was a member of the Iowa Army National Guard Red Bull Division. He served on the Student Built House Committee, and enjoyed his Tuesday Bridge Club. Richard was a man of great faith who took pride and joy in his family and gave them unconditional love. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brown; three children: Patricia (Robert) Allard, Keith Binger, and Stephanie (Brian) Hamer; four grandchildren: Chloe and Calvin Hamer, and Chad (Amanda) Allard and Kelly (Kai) Stark; four great-grandchildren: Taggart and Harrison Stark, and Ben and Katie Allard; and his five nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a sister.

Please sign the online guestbook for Richard at www.murdochfuneralhome. com under obituaries.

MENOMONIE, Wis. — James Spencer Otto, 74, of Menomonie, peacefully passed away at the Red Cedar Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, after complications of COPD.

Jim was born James Elmer Spencer Jr. in Johnson County, Iowa, on March 12, 1937. When he was 3 years old he was adopted and raised by Marvin and Anita Otto, of rural Charles City. In 1956 he married Patricia Marzen and they had four children. They divorced and Jim moved to Amery. On July 10, 1967, he married Suzanne Gilbertson, residing in Clear Lake until 1979, when they moved to Amery where he owned and operated Jimco Trucking. He hauled blacktop for Monarch Paving for about 25 years. They moved to Menomonie in 1994 and in 1997 he purchased a semi which he drove until his retirement in 2002. Following retirement he kept busy making signs and doing other small woodworking projects. He also enjoyed mowing his large lawn in the summer and snow plowing his driveway in the winter. Jim was a lifelong NASCAR fan and, since moving to Wisconsin, an avid Packer fan.

Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Suzie; his four children: Jim Otto, Tami (Jim) Molitor, Steve (Judy) Otto, Lon (Kim) Otto, all of Iowa; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also special cousins: Kay (Frosty) Hermann, of Amery, and Linda Otto, of St. Louis Park, Minn., and many other relatives and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents: Marv and Anita Otto.

Respecting Jim’s wishes there will be no funeral services.

The Cremation Society of Wisconsin is serving the family.

The family wants to thank Dr. Thirumalai and all the Special Care Staff at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie for their kind and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be left at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.

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Louis “Louie” Link, 91, of Ionia died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 23, 2011, at Colonial Manor in Elma.

Funeral services are pending at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134.

Muriel L. Hankes, age 94 of Waverly, formerly of Charles City died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, at Bartels Lutheran Home, Waverly.

Arrangements are pending with Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Louis L. Link
U.S. Army   WWII

NASHUA — Louis L. Link, 91, of Elma, former long-time Ionia resident, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at Colonial Manor in Elma. He was surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Ionia, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall was placed on the casket by his eight granddaughters and Dan Roberts will serve as Lector. Presenting the offertory gifts will be his five children.

Interment will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, Ionia, with grandsons, David Link, Jeff Link, Vince Link, Kevin Link, Brett Chenoweth, Andrew Chenoweth, Shane Link and Justin Link serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters, Margi Lehman, Jackie Lenz, Lynette Laures, Carol Mitchell, Julie Fagle, Alyson Gearhart, Brooke Jones and Kelly Crouch.

Online condolences for Louis’ family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com. Louis Leander Link was born Nov. 25, 1919, in rural Chickasaw County, the son of Elihu and Agnes (Jordon) Link. He received his education in rural country school and was a 1938 graduate of the Ionia High School. On Sept. 16, 1939, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary C. Meyer. The couple celebrated 72 years of marriage last September. To this union five children were born. Louis was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater from 1944-46 as a combat military policeman. Louis farmed in the Chickasaw area for over 65 years and had lived the last four years at the Colonial Manor in Elma. He will long be remembered and dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife of 72 years, Mary; three sons, John (Kay) Link, of Mason Neck, Va., James (Sandra) Link, of Ionia, Terence (Ellen) Link, of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; two daughters, Judith (Craig) Chenoweth, of Fitchburg, Wis., Marilou (Dan) Roberts, of Clemson, S.C.; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Elihue “Beek” Link; and one sister, Nellie Crooks.

Robert ‘Bob’ Clites
U.S. Marine Corps (1946-1948)

NEW HAMPTON — Robert “Bob” Clites, 83, of New Hampton, went to heaven on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and four children. Kathy Beckman will be the lector and the offertory gifts will be presented by Dave and Paula Clites and their children, Niki Fielder and Brian Clites. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Brian Clites, Ross Burgart, Jay Clites, Brad Wylam, Noah Clites, Niki Fielder, Erica Clites and Cara Clites serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the New Hampton Mayor and City Council, Harry Zipse;, Duane Wheat, and IDOT staff; Stan Perkins, Bob Beckman, Dan Steenhard, Brenda Steenhard, George Feazel, Steve Timmerman and Glen Uglum. Military honors will be conducted by the New Hampton American Legion and V.F.W. Posts. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. Online condolences for Bob’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Robert Leonard Clites was born April 5, 1928, in New Hampton, the only son of Leonard and Ora (Jacobson) Clites. He received his education in New Hampton and was a 1946 graduate of the New Hampton High School. Bob served in the United States Marine Corp as a corporal from 1946–48. On Oct, 23, 1950, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton, he married Geraldine “Geri” Paulson. To this union four children were born. He had worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation beginning in 1948 and retiring in 1992. On Sept. 10, 2002, his wife, Geri died at the age of 70. On Nov. 28, 2003, at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph Center in New Hampton he married Diana Crooks-Reams. Bob was an active New Hampton resident having served on the City Council from 1986 until present. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, on the Landfill Board, the AFSCME Council 61, INRCOG Board member and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, traveling to see his children and grandchildren, attended spring training baseball in Florida and enjoyed all sports.

Survivors include his wife, Diana; three sons, Greg (Anne) Clites, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Dave (Paula) Clites, of Lakewood, Colo., Dan (Deb) Clites, of Garner; one daughter, Cathy (David) Wylam, of Waverly; three step-daughters, Danette (Jim) Kukkendal, of Charles City, Dawn (Jeff) Hawbaker, of Floyd, Dixie (Luke) Blickenderfer, of Floyd; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; three sisters, Lorraine (Neal) “Tucker” Flatjord, of New Hampton, Lucille (Vernon) Johnson, of Rochester, Minn., and Joan (Chuck) Vikdal, of New Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Geri.

Muriel L. Hankes

WAVERLY — Muriel L. Hankes, 94, of Waverly, formerly of Charles City, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, at Bartels Lutheran Home, Waverly.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, Charles City with Rev. Forrest Cornelius officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, ruralCharles City with Arlyn Hankes, Dennis Hankes, David Hankes, Arthur Simpson, Jeffrey Simpson, and Brian McVey serving as pallbearers.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City and Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service. Muriel Lucille Hankes was born Nov. 2, 1917, in Belmond, the daughter of Frederick and Henrietta (Smidt) Gartz. She attended rural country school. On Dec. 7, 1940 in Dubuque, she was united in marriage to Charles Edward Hankes. To this union, four children were born. Charles served in WW II, and upon returning the family made their home in Clarion for 10 years. Charles’ work took the family to Charles City where they made their home. Charles died in 1979. In 2007, Muriel moved to Waverly. Muriel was very active in the community. She was a deacon at the First Congregational Church, served on the Prudential Board, and was a past president of the Women’s fellowship. She was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, past worthy High Priestess of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and past president of the Charles City Women’s Club. She also held memberships in the Pythian Sisters, the Floyd County Hospital Auxiliary, and was an active volunteer at Comprehensive Systems. Living family members include four children, Arlyn (Connie) Hankes, of Mead, Neb., Dennis (Linda) Hankes, of Kesley, David (Margaret) Hankes, of Waterloo, and Karen (Arthur) Simpson, of Waverly; six grandchildren, Pamela (Mike) Boyajian, of Ariz., Kathryn (Randy) Atkinson, of Cedar Rapids, Gina (Rick) Gerke, of Holland, Theresa Hankes, of Waterloo, Robin (Shannon) Conaway, of Waterloo, and Jeffrey Simpson of Waverly; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Leota Talley, of Stillwater, Okla., Maxine McVey-Whitty, of Belmond; two sisters-in-law, Dolly Gartz, of Leavenworth, Kans., and Benita Gartz, of Schertz, Tex.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1979; three brothers, Leo Smith, William Gartz, Gary Gartz; and a sister, Dorothy Gartz.

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.

James J. Joslin, 65, of Charles City, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. 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.