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1 April 2012 No new obituaries published on line. Sam Soifer Sam Soifer, 68, of Charles City, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his home. Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral
Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com. Posted on 2 April 2012 Sam Soifer
Sam Soifer, 68, of Charles City, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services for Sam Soifer will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Charles City Middle School auditorium. Michael Libbie and Jerry Springston will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Sam was born Sasha Lifshitz to Chaim and Regina Lifshitz on Feb. 27, 1944, in Russia, after his parents had fled Nazi occupied Poland. Before his birth, his father Chaim was arrested and sent to Siberia for being anti-communist. In 1949, Sasha and his mother Regina immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island where “Sasha” became “Sam.” He lived briefly in Brooklyn until age 7 when Sam and his mother moved in with family in Omaha, Neb., Carl and Rachel Rosenberg. Carl and Rachel were like second parents to Sam as a young boy in a new country. In 1953 his mother was married to Joseph Soifer and Sam moved to Chicago. In 1958 Sam discovered his father was alive and living in Israel, in 1975 he first met his father and sister Rachel and was able to build a relationship with them. Sam graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and later received a degree in business from the University of Illinois in Chicago. On June 14, 1965, Sam married Terrie Altschul in Chicago. To this union two children were born, Stuart and Alissa. They later divorced. On Oct. 16, 1971, Sam married Barbara Wicklund in Chicago. Sam and Barb would have three children; Scott, Shawn and Regina. Sam started working as a “grillman” for McDonald’s at age 14 in Chicago. He later moved into management and for a short time opened his own deli in downtown Chicago, So-far’s Deli. Sam and Barb’s dream came true, however, when in 1978 Sam returned to McDonald’s and they opened their first restaurant in Charles City. Over the years working as business partners, Sam and Barb grew their business by opening additional McDonald’s restaurants in Waverly, Iowa Falls, Oelwein, Independence, New Hampton, Hampton and Center Point. After Barb’s death in 2006, Sam’s son Scott joined him as his business partner. In addition to his children and grandchildren, Sam’s passion was McDonald’s, serving on many regional and national committees. Sam served as the chairman of the Regional Leadership Council of McDonald’s operators and on the executive committee of OPNAD, the national advertising organization of Mc-Donald’s. Sam also served on countless other national committees for McDonald’s Corporation. Sam was a two-time recipient of the Ronald Award for outstanding community service, received the Paul Schrage Lifetime Achievement Award for marketing and in 2003 the Golden Arch Award, the highest award given to a franchisee in the McDonald’s system. Sam was very involved in the Charles City community and throughout the state of Iowa. Sam served as president of the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City and was also involved with the Ronald McDonald Houses in Rochester, Minn., and Des Moines. Sam served as president of Adas Israel Synagogue in Mason City for many, many years. Sam was also a member of Rotary International since 1978, having served as president of the Charles City Rotary Club and eventually Governor of District 5970 from 1999-2000, encompassing much of the state of Iowa. Sam was also very involved with different groups over the years including the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Community Revitalization/Main Street Iowa, the YMCA Board of Directors, United Way Board and Drive President, the Stony Point Players and the Charles City school board. Sam’s true pride and joy, especially in recent years, were his children and grandchildren. He also had a passion for biblical history and politics, and loved a friendly and respectful debate with friends. He also discovered a love of travel and adventure with his special friend June Gansen in recent years. Sam is survived by his children: Stuart (Karen) Soifer, of Cresthill, Ill.; Alissa Crespo, of Plainfield, Ill.; Scott Soifer, of Charles City; Shawn (Lacey) Soifer, of Charles City; and Regina Soifer, of Los Angeles, Calif.; eight grandchildren; a sister, Rachel Lifshitz, of Haifa, Israel; Rachel Rosenberg, of Omaha, Neb.; his special friend June Gansen and her children: Jackie Vogelgesang and Joe Gansen, all of Mason City; and many, many friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and stepfather; and his wife Barbara Soifer on Feb. 1, 2006. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ronald Mc-Donald House of Rochester Minn., 850 Second St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902. 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. Betty Jean McLennan GREENE — Betty Jean (Williams) McLennan, 84, of Belmond and formerly of Charles City, passed away on March 31, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 3, from 12-2 p.m. with the funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Belmond Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, 1107 Seventh St. N.E., Belmond, IA 50421. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Melanie Person  Melanie Person, 53, of Burt, went to be with her
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 29, 2012, while at the
Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.Melanie was surrounded by her loving family when she went to be with her best friend. A visitation was held Monday, April 2, at the Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt, with additional visitation Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, at Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt, with the Reverend Dr. Glen Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Burt Township Cemetery in Burt. The Lentz Funeral Home in Burt is serving the family. Melanie Jean (Kennison) Person, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Lemons) Kennison, was born on Feb. 7, 1959, in Osage. Melanie invited Jesus Christ to be her personal Savior in 1972 when she was 13 years old and has been His faithful servant since that time. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1977. Melanie then attended North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City and the University of Iowa College of Nursing in Iowa City, graduating in 1981. On June 13, 1981, Melanie married Dale A. Person at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. Melanie’s life was fulfilled and sustained by her faith, her family, and her friends. Melanie was a member of Gideon Auxiliary, Burt Presbyterian Church, and the church choir. She was a church youth group leader, Vacation Bible School volunteer, Sunday school teacher, and was the coordinator of many support groups. Melanie was an exceptionally dedicated and caring nurse. She loved her job and devoted countless hours to the public health and hospice communities. In her free time, Melanie loved quilting, reading and studying her Bible, and writing devotions. She adored spending time with her beloved husband, children, grandchildren, and family. Her faith, hope, and unyielding servant hood to God were the essence of her very being. Left to cherish Melanie’s memory are her husband, Dale; her children: Ryan (Abby) Person, of North Liberty, Darin (Renee) Person, of North Liberty, Christa (Troy) Reynolds, of Ames, and Nicole Person, of Burt; grandchildren Julia Person and Oliver Person; parents Tom and Barbara Kennison, of Orchard; sister Tammy (Todd) Burke, of Canaan, Maine; grandmother Edna Lemons, of Neilsville, Wis.; sister-in-laws Diane (Gary) Halter, of Baxter, and Marilyn (Jim) Gale, of Algona; brother-in-law Larry (Sandy) Person, of Algona; mother-in-law Marjorie Person, of Lone Rock; and nieces and nephews: Julie, Lisa, Amy, Rachel, Sara, Bryce, Megan, Grant, Derek, Josiah, Tiffany, Phoebe, Joanna, Jude and Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Claude and Margaret Kennison; grandfather Lawrence Lemons; father-in-law Arthur Person; uncles Dick Shaw and Gordon Kennison; and aunt Charlene Moore. A special thanks to the Hospice of the Heartland, Kossuth Regional Health Center and Mercy Cancer Center for their assistance, love, and genuine care given to Melanie and the Person family throughout her battle. Melanie’s video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Myles E. Thomas Myles E. Thomas, 89, of 617 Fifth St., Charles City, died Monday April 2, 2012 at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 5, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 Third Ave., Charles City, with the Rev. Jane Keel officiating. Entombment will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh. com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements. Posted on 3 April 2012 Leo ‘Red’ Monaghan SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Leo ‘Red’ Monaghan, 87, of Springfield,and formerly of Charles City, Iowa, died March 29, 2012, in Springfield. A Funeral Mass was held April 2 in Springfield and interment took place at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa, Okla. Memorials may be made in Red’s honor to Holy
Trinity Catholic Church, 2818 E. Bennett, Springfield, MO 65804 Robert D. Tillotson TRENTON, Mo. — Robert D. Tillotson, 89, a resident of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Robert was born the son of Dave Allen and Mabel (Sharree) Tillotson on June 3, 1922, in Nevada, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Patricia. She preceded him in death. He worked as a butcher for Charles City Locker in Charles City for over 40 years. Robert also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Robert loved fishing and woodworking. Robert is survived by one son, David Allen Tillotson, of Osage, Iowa; four daughters: Josephine Roe and husband Richard, of Laredo, Janice Session and husband Gary, of Arizona, Jane Schmidt and husband Rick, of Augusta, Wis., and Jenell Wad, of Nashua, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; one grandchild; and one great grandchild. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 6, at 1 p.m. at the Lindley Funeral Home, Laredo. There will be no scheduled family visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home in Laredo, Mo. Posted on 4 April 2012 5, 6, 7, 8 April 2012: No new obituaries published online Agnes Weinberg
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Msgr. Rev. Walter Brunkan presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Plainfield. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 512 N. First Street, Greene. Agnes Victoria Murray was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Waterloo, a daughter of Joseph and Jeannie (Gallagher) Murray. She graduated from East Waterloo High School and worked at Rath Packing Company. Agnes entered the United States Navy during WWII and received training as a Pharmacist’s Mate. She was stationed at USN Hospital at Great Lakes, Ill., and Navy V-12 Unit ICS at Ames. She was honorably discharged after the war and returned to Waterloo where she worked for a doctor until her marriage. On June 21, 1947, Agnes was united in marriage with Vernon Frederick Weinberg in Waterloo. They farmed in the Clarksville area and later in Greene. They raised three children. For many years prior to retirement Agnes worked at Trowbridgeand Red Owl food stores in Charles City. After Vernon retired from farming they took many bus trips and visited many areas of the country. She had many trips to visit family in Colorado and Alaska and even Ireland and England. Agnes loved to read cookbooks and always had some fresh baked item to serve guests. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, St. Mary Circle, the Packard Club and Waves International. Surviving family include her daughters: Kathy (Steve) Morrissey, of Eagle River, Ala.; Cindy (Burtch) Drake, of Arvada, Colo.; son: Mike Weinberg, of Greene; grandchildren: Lisa (Shawn) McGilvary, of North Pole, Ala.; Jennifer, Rebecca and Michael Morrissey, of Anchorage, Ala.; great-grandchildren: Connor and Oren McGilvary; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Joseph; sisters Mary Carpenter, Nora Zalor and Mabel Lavenze. Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 512 N. First Street, Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com, is in charge of arrangements. Posted on 9 April 2012 10 April 2012: No new obituaries published online Richard D. Cullen OSAGE — Richard D. Cullen, 76, of Osage, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Rev. Stephen Bohling officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion- bucheitfuneralhome.com.
12 April 2012: No new obituaries published online Gary L. Nixt
Gary L. Nixt, of
Sebring, Fla., was called to his
heavenly home on March 29, 2012.
He was born March 22, 1955, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, the youngest child and son of the late William C. Nixt and Betty Burrier Nixt. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1974. He loved his sports: wrestling, football and baseball. He had always worked in the food industry and retired in 2010. He was united in marriage to Darlene Brummel on Sept. 10, 1977, to this union two sons were born: Christopher and Andrew. They later divorced. On Dec. 24, 1996, he married Donna Sweeney in Sebring, Fla. He was a hardworking person, accomplishing whatever was set before him. He loved and deeply cared for those who were present in his life. He especially enjoyed his visits with his sisters, Linda and Cindy, and his niece Tammi, and nephew Mike. He is survived by: wife, Donna; sons Christopher (Crystal) Nixt and Andrew (Holly) Nixt; stepdaughter Candice (Jeff) Medeiros; two grandchildren: Grace Nixt and Brayden Nixt; three stepgrandchildren: Brandon, Brittany and Benjamin; mother, Betty Nixt; brother Dennis (Sarah) Nixt; sisters Linda (Richard) Brunner, Cindy (Kenneth) Ross and Pat Beaver; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his dad, William C. Nixt; grandparents; and a niece, Jenna Lyn. He will be laid to rest at a later date in Charles City. Condolences and
memorials can be directed to the family
C/O Cindy Ross, 3019 Clark St., Charles
City, IA 50616.
14, 15 April 2012: No new obituaries published online
Clark F. Keppel
A funeral Mass for Clark Kepple will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries 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 5-8 p.m. on Monday where there will be a Rosary at 5 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass. Clark Frederick Kepple was born June 4, 1919, at Nashua, the son of Guy and Lydia (Adams) Kepple. He graduated in 1937 from Nashua High School. Clark proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. On June 14, 1941, he was united in marriage to Irene Caruth at Sacred Heart Church in Waterloo. Clark farmed and also worked at John Deere in Waterloo and at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company in Charles City. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Senior Citizens at Ionia. His interests included fishing, hunting, boating, farming, camping and playing cards. Clark and Irene were “snowbirds” to Mission, Texas, for 30 years. He always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Living family members include his wife, Irene Kepple, of Charles City; four children, Gloria Tibbitts, of Freeport, Ill., Larry (Linda) Kepple, of Kingston, Okla., Pamela (Craig) Stewart, of Charles City and Patricia (Roger) Holck, of Montezuma; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Moline, of Cottonwood, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Claire Kepple. Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Church or the I.C. Educational Fund. Gladys Nelson Gladys Nelson, 93, of Charles City, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral services for Gladys Nelson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue 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. Posted on 16 April 2012 Gladys Nelson
Funeral services for Gladys Nelson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Friday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service. Gladys Elizabeth Priebe Nelson was born July 13, 1918, in Chickasaw County, the second child of Herman and Wilhelmina (Hemker) Priebe. At the age of 9 they moved to Charles City. She graduated in 1936 from Charles City High School. After graduation she taught country school until June 5, 1937, when she was united in marriage to Richard Nelson. To this union Shirley and Allen “Skip” were born. They lived in Charles City all of their lives. Gladys was a homemaker and also worked for 20 years at Guthart Grocery. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dorcas Circle, Christian Ones and the Charles City Senior Citizens. Gladys enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, putting together jigsaw puzzles and sewing quilts. Both Gladys and Dick were very active in the Cedar Valley Steam Engine Club for many years where she worked in the food booth making many pots of chili for the annual Labor Day show. Family was very important to Gladys and she looked forward to keeping up with all the activities of the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Living family members include a daughter, Shirley (Leonard) Gregg, of Algona; a daughter-in-law, Paula Nelson, of Charles City; five grandchildren: Jeff Gregg, Lisa (Randy) Bunger, Nan Lines, Todd Nelson and Mike Gregg; 12 great-grandchildren; and two soon to be great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick on April 3, 1991; son, Skip; and two sisters, Mabel Sido and Irene Birkholz. 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. Barbara M. Bartlett IOWA CITY —
Barbara M.
Bartlett,
82, of Iowa
City, died
Saturday,
April 14,
2012, at the
Briarwood
Health Care
Center in
Iowa City.
Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Rockford, Iowa cemetery. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City assisted in Barbara’s arrangements. Posted on 17 April 2012
Claude Earl (Stan) Stansberry
Claude Earl (Stan) Stansberry was born at his family home in Sioux City on Jan. 26, 1927. The sixth of eight children, his parents were Arthur Sells Stansberry and Lulu (Mobley). He was preceded in death by his mother, father and siblings Lucy, Sara, Rosanna, Jonathan, Rex, Lulubelle (Les), and Arthur; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Mervyn and Bess Stewart; daughter- in-law Sally Stansberry; and granddaughter Eileen Gretchen Burd. At the age of 3, Claude and three of his siblings went to live at the Boys and Girls Home in Sioux City when his father became ill with cancer. He lived at the home until he was 13 years old. He attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls where he not only received his bachelor’s degree, but met his future bride, Mary Stewart. Claude subsequently received a Masters in Education from Iowa State Teacher’s College, and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Colorado in 1971. Claude and Mary were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Charles City on July 31, 1946, and lived their lives providing an example of devotion, working side-by-side toward common goals, and living their lives as followers of Jesus Christ. Claude is survived by his wife Mary, six children: James Stansberry (Elizabeth); Jeanette Fritzler (Ron); Patricia Sparks (Greg); Teresa Burd; John Stansberry; Dee Woodward (Pete); 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family has called Osage; Carlisle; Torrance, Calif.; Littleton, Colo.; and Loveland, Colo. home. Claude became the assistant superintendent in the Thompson R2J School District in 1963 and was named Superintendent in 1969. He served R2J during a time of great expansion when it grew from 11 schools to 22. Two more schools were under construction when he left the district in 1980. While serving the district, Claude worked in cooperation with Estes Park and Poudre schools toward building the Vocational Technical High School (now known as Front Range Community College). Claude was a charter member of Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) and served as the president of the Department of General Administrators, CASE legislative committee, and the Colorado Department of Education Advisory Committee on Special Education. Additionally, he served as a visiting professor at the University of Colorado. Claude worked with two Boards of Cooperative Educational Services. In 1982, Stansberry Elementary School in Loveland was named in honor of Claude. In retirement he became an EMT and worked as a volunteer at Swedish Medical Center in Denver. He was an Army veteran, a member of the Lions Club, and the Loveland Rotary Club. He was a member of Faith Church in Loveland, Colo., and had attended Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch for 23 years before moving back to Loveland. Reading, hiking, fishing, camping, and travel were the things he enjoyed during his leisure time. In 1999, he and Mary moved to Amman, Jordan and had a role in administrating Whitman Academy, an English-speaking school for children of missionaries serving in Jordan, as well as helping to facilitate the schools licensure, enabling them to continue providing educational services. Claude knew his eternal home was Heaven and he said he was ready to go and be with the Lord. His passing was peaceful and a powerful example of grace and strength. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 701 First Ave., Floyd, Iowa, at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, 2012. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Claude, please consider making a contribution to: a Hospice of their choice; the American Cancer Society; or Stansberry Elementary School (c/o Kibbey Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO, 80537).
Ray August Ehlebracht Jr.
on Wednesday, April 18, at the United Methodist Church of Rudd, 611 Sixth St., with the Reverend Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd. A visitation was held from 4-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to the Ray Ehlebracht Jr. Memorial Fund in care of his family. Ray August Ehlebracht, son of Ray and Sylvia Smith Ehlebracht Sr. was born on June 2, 1951, in Charles City. Ray attended Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock schools and graduated in 1969. Following his college education, Ray worked full time at the Rudd lumber yard and also joined his father’s business, R & R Sports in Rudd selling snowmobiles part time. Ray was united in marriage to Nancy Shultz on Aug. 3, 1974, at the Methodist Church in Charles City. To this union, three children were born: Tina, Travis and Tonya. Ray started his own construction business and then worked for a construction firm in Clear Lake. He left the construction business to be closer to home to work at the Farmers Coop in Rudd. Later Ray went back and received his realtor license. Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cars, especially mustangs and corvettes. He also enjoyed restoring specialty cars. Ray spent much of his time with his family. He loved to be with his children and grandchildren, going to their sporting events and concerts. Ray had a great sense of humor and would always put others before himself. Ray gave back to the community volunteering his time for meals on wheels and ran the scoreboard for many years for the high school football games. He was a former member of the Rudd Lions Club, R-R- MR Booster Club and the United Methodist Church of Rudd. Ray will be greatly missed by his wife of 37 years, Nancy; his children: Tina (Ron Bauer) Hudspet, of Britt, Travis (Jennifer) Ehlebracht, of Rudd, and Tonya Ehlebracht, of Bellevue, Neb.; grandchildren Darielle, Kaylee, Sydney, Ryleigh Hudspeth, Ethan, Paige and Blake Ehlebracht; his four-legged companion, Brady; a sister, Patti (Mike) Anderson; Uncle Virgil (Agnes) Smith and Aunt Edith Sonne along with several cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, and infant brother, Tim. Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, (641) 749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com is in charge of the arrangements. Posted on 18 April 2012
Marvin Kellogg
Marvin Kellogg, 87, of Charles City, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services for Marvin Kellogg will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home with Patty Kellogg officiating. Burial will be in Beckwith Cemetery, rural Colwell. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service. Marvin Vorhes Kellogg was born June 15, 1924, in Charles City, the son of LuVerne and Luella (Vorhes) Kellogg. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1942 and then started working at the Oliver Corporation. Marvin proudly served in the United States Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 17, 1946. He returned to Charles City to the love of his life, Thelma Helen Taylor. On Sept. 21, 1946, they were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church, Nashua in a double wedding ceremony with Thelma’s brother, Jesse. The couple lived in Charles City, but Marvin had the desire to pursue farming. They purchased a farm in Carville, but later returned to Charles City. In 1958, the family moved to a farm just outside of Charles City where they currently reside. Marvin worked at Oliver/White Farm until retirement. He loved working hard and being outdoors, especially cutting wood. Marvin and Thelma traveled much of the U.S. in their motorhome, including a trip to Alaska. He also was able to travel to Washington D.C. with the Honor Flight on a trip he thoroughly enjoyed. Family was the most important thing to Marvin, and he was very loved by his children and grandchildren, who especially loved his dry humor and ‘grandpa-isms.’ He always had time to listen and share his life stories with them. Those privileged to share his life are his wife of more than 65 years, Thelma; five children: Richard (Linda) Kellogg of Fort Dodge, Luella Kellogg of Charles City, Judy (Jim) Hunn of Charles City, Randy (Barb) Kellogg of New Hampton, Sharon (Dean) Bormann of Ionia; nine grandchildren: Brian (Cris) Kellogg, Brad (Stacy) Kellogg, Greg (Kristen) Kellogg, Jennifer Watkins, Jackie Miranda, Heather (Brian) Tank, Matthew (fiancé Mandy Smith) Kellogg, Cassandra Bormann, and Garrett Bormann; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Dorothy Kellogg in 2003; a great granddaughter, Kadyn Jade on May 10, 2011; four brothers: Lyle, Earl, Dale, Don; and one sister, Darlene Hildebrand. 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.
Dennis ‘Denny’ D. Paul
 Dennis “Denny” D. Paul, 66, of rural Lansing, died following a 16 year battle with prostate cancer on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at his home.Memorial services will be held Monday, April 23rd, at 11 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, with Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg officiating. Burial will be at a later date in New Hampton City Cemetery, New Hampton. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Dennis Dale Paul was born on Aug. 2, 1945, in Eldora, the son of Marvin “Dale” and Evelyn (Cretin) Paul. Denny lived in Eldora during his early years and the family later moved to Waterloo. While in high school he enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve and served from 1963 to 1965. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1965. He worked for John Deere Tractor Works and later the Iowa Dept. of Transportation in New Hampton. In 1968 he married Mary E. Schmitt and moved to Lawler. To this union two boys were born William J. and James M. They were later divorced. On May 24, 1986, he married Sherryl Kahn Holland in New Hampton. In 1993 he transferred to the DOT in Waukon and resided there until his retirement when they moved to rural Lansing. During retirement he worked for the Isle of Capri and Wachenhut Security at Trane Manufacturing in La Crosse, Wis. Denny served on the city councils of Lawler, New Hampton and Waukon, and served as fire chief for the city Lawler. Denny volunteered at the food pantries in Postville and Waukon and called Bingo at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon and was a member of the Democratic Central Committee for Allamakee County. Denny was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed fishing, his Koi fish, meeting and talking with people, playing blackjack and enjoying good food. He also enjoyed taking care of his mini dachshunds. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Sherryl Paul of Lansing; two sons, William J. Paul of DeSoto, Wis., and James M. Paul of Marion; a step-daughter, Shana Holland Lair of Charles City; nine grandchildren: Kelcey Paul of Columbia, Ohio, Marcel Paul of Cincinnati, Ohio, Bailey Paul, of Palo, Keegan and Kylee Paul, both of Marion, Karly Holland of Iowa City and Jordyn, Ryeleigh and Wes Lair, all of Charles City; two brothers, Darrell (Barb) Paul of Davenport and Donald (Vicki) Paul of Eldora. He is preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Joe Bodecker; and a step-son, Reed Holland. Honorary casketbearers are Gene Sweeney, Ron Miller, Jim Hagarty, Tim Parcher, Curt Reisner and Neil Kahn. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com. Posted on 20 April 2012 Looking for a past obituary? An online archive for the past few years is available at www.charlescitypress.com and through our online e-Edition. Past issues beyond that are available at the Charles City Public Library. 21, 22 April 2012: No new obituaries published on line Elizabeth Marie Salge GREENE — Funeral services for Elizabeth Marie Salge, 85, of Bristow, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilmar with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the South Vilmar Cemetery, Vilmar. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, April 23, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, and will continue at the church one hour prior to services Tuesday. Elizabeth Marie Salge passed away Friday, April 20, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice, 2001 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Melvin ‘Butch’ Euegene Neagle
ALLISON — Melvin “Butch” Eugene Neagle, 52, of Allison, passed away at his home on April 19, 2012. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at Sietsema- Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 24, from 5-7 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes. com, (641) 456-3232, is in charge of the arrangements.
Lois E. Meek
GREENE — Lois E. Meek, 94, of Greene, passed away on April 22, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. Arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Leola Ekwall
GREENE — Leola Ekwall, 92, of Greene, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. Arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Katie Sinram  A funeral Mass for Katie Sinram will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Greene.Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. on Monday where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Kathleen Clare Skillen Sinram was born May 7, 1925, at Greene, the daughter of Ralph and Lillian (Smith) Skillen. She graduated from Greene High School. On July 6, 1963, she was united in marriage to Orville Sinram. Katie worked for a brief time at Northern Pump in Minnesota and then for 30 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Saint Joseph’s Circle. Her interests included cooking and dancing. Living family members include three sisters, Harriet Skillen and Paulette Skillen, both of Charles City, and Sandra Dugan, of Muscatine; a brother-in-law, LaVern Sinram, of Oelwein; 14 nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1989; two sisters, Joan Sinram and Audrey Adams; and two brothers-in-law, Danny Dugan and Jackie Adams. 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. Posted on 23 April 2012
Leola May Ekwall
GREENE — Funeral services for Leola Ekwall, 92, of Greene, will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue one hour prior to services, at the church, on Thursday. Leola May Barth was born on June 1, 1919, in Union Township, Floyd County, a daughter of Will G. and Luella (Osterhage) Barth and died Saturday, April 21, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. Leola received her education in country school and graduated from Greene High School in 1937. She worked for Greene Produce until she met her husband in 1942. Leola was united in marriage to Edward Ekwall on March 7, 1942. Leola traveled with Edward while he served in the United States Air Force. Following deployment they returned to Greene where the couple made their home. In 1944 Leola and Edward were blessed with the birth of their only child, William. Edward battled with health issues before passing away in 1946. Leola then worked for Morey’s Store. Leola was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Greene. She enjoyed roller skating, dancing, playing bingo, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson. Living family members include: grandchildren, Bill Ekwall, ofAlta Vista, Jamie Ekwall (Pam Zacharias), of Lake Mills, Lindsey Ekwall (Dave Sargent), of Floyd; great-grandson: Zachary Ekwall; one sister: Myrtle Shapley, of Nora Springs; special family member: Cassidy Riden, of Nashua; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Leola was preceded in death by her husband Edward in 1946, son, William Carl in 1989, her parents, two brothers: Marvin and Mervin; two sisters: Ethel and Ruthie. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Leola M. Ekwall Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Betty L. Crooks  NASHUA — Betty L. Crooks, 76, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, April 21, 2012, at her home following a brief battle with cancer.Friends may greet the family from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Private family interment will take place at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Online condolences for Betty’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Betty Lucille Crooks was born Jan, 23, 1936, in rural Chickasaw County, the daughter of Charles “Roy” and Avis (Trask) Boggess. She received her education in rural country school and graduated from high school in Ionia. On Nov. 23, 1956, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Nashua, she married Russell Crooks. To this union a daughter and son were born. The couple had lived in Kansas City for a couple years while Russell went to mechanic school and also lived in Elma and Ionia before moving to Charles City in 1962. In her younger years, Betty enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, playing cards with her family and taking the kids to stock car races. Betty could often be seen on her daily walks which she did year-round. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and spending time with her family and friends. Russell died March 5, 2012, at the age of 78. Survivors include, one son, Doug (Gail) Crooks, of Charles City; one daughter, Connie (Ralph) Reed, of Gilbert, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, Lacey, Brittney, Nick, Angie, Jeff, Tim, Derick and Rebecca; five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Danny, Joey, Kaydence and Samuel; three brothers, Earl Boggess, of Charles City, Dale (Becky Gores) Boggess, of Waverly, Duane (Barb) Boggess, of Charles City; one brother-in-law, Clark (Mary) Crooks, of Oklahoma; four sistersin- law, Alice Barkhausen, of Waverly, Lila Dietrich, of Manly, Sue (Julius “Bud”) Drewelow, of New Hampton, and Pernella (Gerald) Monaghan, of Waverly. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters- in-law, Laura Boggess, Shirley Silber; one brother-in-law, Wendell Crooks. Posted on 24 April 2012
Lois Elizabeth Meek
GREENE — A Memorial Mass for Lois E. Meek, 94, of Greene, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Lois Meek Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Posted on 25 April 2012 26 April 2012 No new obituaries published on line.
Vicki Lynn Wegner
Vicki Lynn Wegner, 47, lost her battle with lung cancer on Easter Sunday, April 15, 2012 at her home in Minneapolis, Minn. Vicki was born Jan. 4, 1965, and grew up in the Charles City area. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1983. The Minneapolis area was home to her for several years where she worked as a medical assistant at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics. Vicki’s interests included cooking for family and friends, gardening, and fishing to name a few. She especially enjoyed working with a Special Olympics group. She is survived by her daughter, Sydney Peterson; companion in life, Wesley Schlinder; parents Roger and Helen Wegner, of Gretna, Neb.; brothers Mark (Sonja) Wegner, of Papillion, Neb., Mike Wegner (Calista), of Garner, Jim Pitz (Lisa), of Charles City; and nieces and nephews. She was full of joy and laughter, she will be greatly missed. Posted on 27 April 2012 28, 29 April 2012 No new obituaries published on line. |
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