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Joseph Hoover, 73

Joseph Hoover, 73, of Riceville, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services for Joseph Hoover will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Meadow Run Mennonite Church, 160th Street and Douglas Avenue, Elma, with the family meeting at the Hoover home at 8:30 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Joseph Hoover home, 40503 Windfall Ave., Riceville, IA 50466, Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Joseph Shirk Hoover was born July 19, 1939, at New Holland, Pa., the son of Levi and Edna (Shirk) Hoover. He received his education at Hinkletown, Pa. On Jan. 12, 1961, he was united in marriage to Ada Zimmerman at Leola, Pa. Joseph farmed all his life in Pennsylvania moving to Riceville in 2009. He was a member of the Old Order Groffdale Mennonite Conference.

Living family members include his wife, Ada Hoover, of Riceville; four children, Martha Hoover, of Withee, Wis., Clarence (Ruth) Hoover, of Shiloh, Ohio, Harvey (Erla) Hoover, of Withee, Wis., and Elsie (John) Zimmerman, of Riceville; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond (Ella) Hoover of Kutztown, Pa., and Marvin (Mary) Hoover, of Fortuna, Mo.; a sister, Emma (David) Zimmerman, of Leola, Pa.; and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Hoover, of Barnett, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lloyd Hoover; and a sister, Irene Hoover.

Kindly omit flowers.

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.

Melvo Majewski, 88

GREENE — Melvo Majewski, 88, of Greene, passed away on Aug. 1, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Posted on 2 August 2012

Delores M. Grady, 81

Delores M. Grady, 81, of 100 Chickasaw St., Rudd, died Wednesday Aug. 1, 2012 at her home in Rudd.

A funeral service will be held Saturday Aug. 4, at 1 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church, 913 S. Main St., Charles City. Officiating will be Don Casler.

Burial will follow immediately after the service at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be Friday Aug. 3, from 4-7 p.m.

at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and one hour prior to services at First Wesleyan Church. Thoughts, stories and condolences may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website.

Delores Grady was born on April 13, 1931, in Rockford, to John and Estella (Wilson) Adams. She graduated from Rockford High School where she played basketball and softball. She married Gerald Eugene Grady at the Little Brown Church and enjoyed many years together raising five children before his death in 1990.

She loved dancing at the Moose Lodge in Charles City with her husband along with bowling, shopping garage sales collecting Indian dolls. She enjoyed shopping for other things too; bringing home many treasures through the years. Her favorite actor was John Wayne and she watched all his movies. With her love of many things Western: the family tells all that jeans wear is appropriate for both her visitation and service.

Delores is survived by her children: Michael (Tracy) Grady, John (Gloria) Grady and Jerry (Laura) Grady; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gerald in 1990; a daughter, Christine, and a son, Timothy; as well as a grandson, Eric Grady.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, is in charge of the arrangements.

Melvo Majewksi, 88

GREENE — Funeral Mass for Melvo Majewksi, 88, of Greene, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greene. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene with a Scriptural Wake and Rosary Service at 7 p.m.

Melvo Anthony Majewski died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Melvo Majewski Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 211, 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 3 August 2012

Margaret Tolliver, 81

Margaret Tolliver, 81, of Charles City, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Margaret Tolliver will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and a Scripture Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Margaret Ann Merfeld Tolliver was born June 10, 1931, in Greene, the daughter of George and Cecelia (Loughren) Merfeld. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Greene through the eighth grade and graduated from Greene High School in 1949. On July 24, 1951, she was united in marriage to Russell Tolliver. To this union four children — Michael, Diane, Janet and Judy — were born.

While attending high school, she worked part-time for the Greene Telephone Company as a switchboard operator. Following graduation, she started work at First Security Bank in Charles City, where she worked until Michael was born. Margaret was a stay-at-home mom for 14 years. In February of 1967, she started working at Floyd County Memorial Hospital where she worked over 25 years, retiring in 1992 as personnel director.

Margaret and Russell made their home in Charles City where they farmed and raised their family. It was a busy life with family, chores, household duties, vegetable gardening, yard and flowers to care for plus her full-time job at the hospital. Family and friends were a very important part of her life and she spent time entertaining guests, having friends in for coffee or a game of cards, spent time visiting the elderly or sick and for many years helped deliver Meals On Wheels. Margaret was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anthony Circle, Friends Neighborhood Club, Retirees Hospital Group, Heritage Club and enjoyed taking many trips with her husband over the years. She also belonged to several card groups, refinished furniture and in later years spent time reading and watching sports on television, especially the Hawkeyes. But most of all she enjoyed all her family and the special gatherings in her home over the years. She commented, “God has blessed us with a wonderful family”.

Living family members include her husband, Russell Tolliver, of Charles City; four children: Michael (LuAnn) Tolliver, of Minnetonka, Minn., Diane (Steven) Pelhan, of Albuquerque, N.M., Janet (Randy) Stangl, of Charles City, and Judy (Vernon, Jr.) King, of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandsons; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Maurice (Sharon) Merfeld, of Nashua; and a sister, Lucille (Tom) Cronin, of Nashua.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and a sister.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Leonard King, 91

Leonard King, 91, of Charles City, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Leonard King will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Sam Mack will officiate. The burial will be held at the Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural 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. Tuesday and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Leonard Earl King was born Oct. 28, 1920, in Butler County, the son of Clark and Ruth (Beyer) King.

He graduated from Marble Rock High School. Leonard proudly served in the United States Army. On April 25, 1943, he was united in marriage to Irma Smith at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Leonard farmed for several years and also worked as a farm hand. He was employed at The Olive-White Farm Equipment Company for 29 years and was a salesperson for Rexair. His interests included fishing, junking, going to flea markets and dancing. Leonard was a member of the Cedar Rock CB Club, where he had served as president.

Living family members include four grandchildren: Shawn (Toleka) King, of Charles City, Dan (Rachel) King, of Cedar Rapids, Jeff (Chris) King, of Osage, and Mike King, of Charles City, nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter- in-law, Susan King, of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three sons: David, Francis and Larry King; and a daughter in infancy, Donna Jean King. 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 J. Caster, 87

Betty J. Caster, 87, of Nashua and formerly of Charles City, died Saturday evening, Aug. 4, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with Rev. Kent Sovine officiating. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, with Joshua Caster, Ben Caster, Todd Caster, Brent Steward, Brent Gerleman and Tyler Gerleman serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences for Betty's family may be left at the funeral home’s website at hugebackfuneralhome.com Betty Jean Caster was born May 7, 1925, in Powersville, the daughter of John and Mabel (Smith) Ferch. She attended rural country schools and the Marble Rock High School. During World War II, she worked for the National Youth Administration (NYA). She also cleaned homes and worked at the Charles City Washington School’s hot lunch program for many years.

On June 22, 1945, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, she married Glenn Caster. To this union four children were born. Glenn died on Feb. 28, 2003. Betty enjoyed her children and grandchildren, and was always active in their lives. She was also an animal lover, especially dogs. A favorite was her bulldog, Angel. Betty enjoyed fishing, stock car races and going to Cattle Congress and local fairs. When her sons were young she was active in Cub Scouts as a den mother. She was a member of Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City.

Survivors include two sons, Dennis Caster, of Charles City, and Randy (Amy) Caster, of Plainfield; one daughter, Becky Caster, of rural Nashua; nine grandchildren: Todd Caster, Wendy Bonzer, Sarah Caster, Kelly Caster, Brent Steward, Holly Caster, Josh Caster, and Ben (Ashley) Caster, all of Nashua, Hannah (Jamie) Gerleman, of Mo.; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorraine Eckenrod and Doris Bertelson, both of Charles City; as well as one brother, Jerry (Sandy) Ferch, of Downers Grove, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Glenn; a daughter, Brenda Groesbeck; two grandsons, Ryan Caster and Kris Caster; and three brothers, Paul Ferch, Donald Ferch and Roger Ferch.

Dr. Max Eugene Johns

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Dr. Max Eugene Johns will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10:30 a.m., with lunch to follow, at the First Congregational Church, 502 N. Jackson St. in Charles City.

Ethel Jewell, 94

Ethel Jewell, 94, of Charles City, formerly of Greene, passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at the Cedar House in Charles City. Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Reid’s Funeral Chapel.

Posted on 6 August 2012

Ethel Bradley Jewell

Funeral services for Ethel Bradley Jewell, formerly of Greene, will be a 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Greene, with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

Ethel was born May 5, 1918, in Greene, Butler County, the daughter of Charles A. and Etta Strickler Johnston Bradley and passed away at Cedar Health in Charles City on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. She received her education in the Greene Public Schools and two years in the Coldwater Township School, graduating from Greene High School in 1935. She attended Iowa State Teachers College for one year and taught school in Benezette Township for one year. She graduated from Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was employed at International Harvester Company in Mason City until her marriage.

She was united in marriage to Aaron F. Jewell on April 24, 1942, at the Greene United Methodist Church. She traveled with Aaron to the various military bases and worked at jobs in each area during World War II until Aaron’s discharge in 1945.

Ethel was a lifelong resident of the Greene area. She was an active member of United Methodist Church of Greene, serving as the organist and a choir member. Ethel was employed by the United Methodist Church in Charles City and enjoyed traveling and attending the many family sporting and horse showing events.

Living family members include, one sister, Marietta (Keith) Sylvester of Charles City; five children: Mike (Ruth) Jewell of Highlands Ranch, Col., Doug (Kathy) Jewell of Highlands Ranch, Col., Chris Jewell of Liberal, Kan., Kevin (Jamie) Jewell of Conyers, Ga., and Judy (Wayne) Latch of Charles City; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron; her parents; her foster parents, Ira and Florence McRoberts; four sisters: Beatrice Skillen, Bessie Rohwedder, Irene Yearous and Alice Shultz; as well as two brothers, Frank Johnston and Roy Johnston.

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

Lila C. Feltus, 85

Lila C. Feltus, 85, of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Arrangements are being trusted to Fullerton Hage Funeral Home of Charles City.

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

Stuart ‘Stu’ Auringer
U.S. Navy (1967-1970)

Stuart “Stu” Auringer, 64, of Rockwell, formerly of Floyd, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Stu Auringer will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Floyd Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett and Chaplain Ed Bard will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and at the church an hour prior to the service.

Stuart Paul Auringer was born Dec. 30, 1947, at Charles City, the son of Robert and Madalyn (Slack) Auringer. He graduated from Charles City High School and North Iowa Community College. Stu served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970. Upon completion of his military service Stu retired. Stu married Carol Byram on Nov. 14, 1971 and they later divorced. On May 18, 1998, Stu married Debra Griffin and they later divorced. He married Patricia Callahan on July 15, 2012. Stu was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Floyd Lions Club and Osage Gun Club. Stu enjoyed collecting guns, fishing, watching car racing and spending time with friends. He looked forward to vacationing at The Veterans on the Lake in Ely, Minn.

Living family members include his wife, Patricia Auringer of Rockwell; two children, Bart Auringer of Charles City and Emilie McMurray of Los Angeles; two granddaughters, Emma and Lauren McMurray; a step-daughter, Katie Callahan of The Dalles, Ore.; a sister, Char Lubbert of Nora Springs; and three nieces: Jody and Kathi Lubbert and Denise (Brian) Wilkins.

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 7 August 2012

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Daniel Lantow

Daniel Lantow, 28, of Nashua, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 7, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from complications of Cystic Fibrosis.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, in Nashua, with Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment will be in St. Michaels Cemetery, Nashua.

Friends may greet the family from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday.

Marie Catherine Deutsch, 82

Marie Catherine Deutsch, 82 of New Hampton, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 8, 2012, at the New Hampton Care Center, with family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington.

Friends may greet the family from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 5 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at church on Monday.

Online condolences for Marie’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome. com.

Posted on 10 August 2012

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DOROTHY STACEY

Dorothy Stacey, 61, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

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

ARLETTE GAUGER

Arlette Gauger, 89, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

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

Posted on 13 August 2012

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Sydney Marie Miller, 14

Sydney Marie Miller, 14, of Charles City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Surrounded by her mom, dad’s and cousin along with the wonderful nurses of 7 West.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City.

Officiating will be the Rev. Jim Carpenter. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Sydney Miller Memorial Fund, in care of, Darrell and Jo-Ann Schmidt at 1713 Owen St. Charles City, IA 50616. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Sydney was a bright shining light when she entered the world on Dec. 18, 1997, in Mason City the daughter of Jacqueline Miller. Sydney had many challenges in her life as she was diagnosed at an early age with Cystic Fibrosis and had recently undergone a double lung transplant in July 2011. Her tenacious drive to get well only kept her in the hospital for 34 days this time. Her challenges in life didn’t slow Sydney down in any way. When she was younger she bowled in league, and fished with her dad prior to her getting so sick.

Sydney received her elementary education at Washington Elementary and was currently a middle school student in Charles City. She was so proud when she got her driver’s permit and often drove part of the way to the hospitals when she went for check ups. She enjoyed softball, soccer and being an honorary member of the Comet Cheerleaders. She tired easily, but always, always tried to do things that her friends would do. Following her surgery she was finally able to hang out with her friends, attending movies, roller skating at the “Y,” facebooking, listening to her IPOD, reading and writing stories on Watt Pad. She kept up in her school work with the help of many teachers and the computer, leaning towards math and science as her favorites. While in the hospital she became so close to the nurses and staff. She was able, through the generosity of others, to meet Toby Keith and attend as a special guest at one of his concerts. He even called her one time while on the road. She met the Iowa Hawkeye football team and the girls basketball team, met Coach Daly and some players of the St. Louis Rams and country star Trace Adkins.

Even though her life was not long, it was a full life that she shared with her mom Jacqueline and her special dad Michael Dietrich; her dad Terry Miller; her wonderful bigger sisters, Brittany (Donald) Vincent, of Charles City, Samantha Rucker, of Mason City and Barbara Shreve, of Charles City; nieces Hayden, Alexis, Dezerea, Evee, Gabriella; Papa and Nana, Darrell and Jo-Ann Schmidt, many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her Bischon Frise, Bo-Bo.

Sydney’s paternal grandparents Ed and Rose Miller, and maternal great-grandparents Ransom and Jennie Bouillon, Dorothy and Clarence Schmidt, as well as godfather Clete Welter all preceded her in death.

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

Maurice Edwin McCoy, 95

PLACENTIA, Calif. — Maurice Edwin McCoy, 95, of Placentia, Calif., died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, in Placentia. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Aug. 11, in Placentia. Burial was at Queen of Heaven Mortuary in Rowland Heights, Calif.

Maurice was preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrtle McCoy; his son, Michael McCoy and his grandson, Michael Duncan. He is survived by his son Dennis (Margaret) McCoy of Canyon Lake, Calif.; and his three daughters: Darlene (Gary) McCoy Duncan, of Glendale, Ariz., Mary (Gary) McCoy Lynn of Yorba Linda, Calif. and Patricia McCoy Dhillon of Corona, Calif.; nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Michelle, Kimberly, Kreg, Adrienne, Audrey, Alicia, Sitona and Selina; and 10 great-grandchildren: Alexandria, Kelsey, Trevor, Chase, Ryan, Sydney, Colt, Jaxon, Alora and Annie, all of whom he loved very much.

Local relatives include sister-in-law Edna McCoy, and three nieces: Madonna Trask, Rita Mehmen and Joyce Jung; as well as nephew Gary McCoy.

Dorothy Stacey, 61

Dorothy Stacey, 61, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services for Dorothy Stacey will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Gospel Lighthouse in Floyd. Pastor Paul Phillips will officiate. Inurnment will be in Mt. Carroll Cemetery.

Dorothy Ann Ingram Stacey was born Jan. 14, 1951, in New Hampton, the daughter of Carl and Ethel (Lewis) Ingram. She graduated from Charles City High School. On June 16, 1985, she was united in marriage to Thomas Stacey. They later divorced. She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse and was passionate about her relationship with the Lord. Dorothy enjoyed walking and spending time with her family and friends.

Living family members include two sons, Dion “Bucky” Ingram, of Charles City, and Nicholas (Alyssa) Stacey, of Hutchinson, Minn.; two grandchildren, Miranda Stacey and Nicholas Stacey, Jr.; her mother, Ethel Ingram, of Charles City; and two sisters, Audrey Boysen of Byron, Minn., and Bonnie Pelz, of Webster City.

She was preceded in death by her father.

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.

Marjorie Souder

OSAGE — Marjorie Lois (Eyerly) Souder, 96, of Osage, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Friday, at Champion- Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Marjorie Lois Eyerly was born on Jan. 5, 1916, the fourth child of Loren and Emma (McComb) Eyerly, at Hammil, S.D., where her parents homesteaded. At the age of two years, she moved with her family to rural Winterset, where she attended rural school and graduated from Winterset High School in 1933. She attended Iowa School of Beauty Culture in Des Moines after which she was a beautician in Winterset. On Nov. 16, 1941, she was married to Ralph Souder on her family farm near Winterset by Rev. Walter Samp. They farmed at Rockwell City for two years and then moved to Floyd County, rural Rudd, where they farmed for almost 60 years. To this union was born two sons: Charles Eyerly and Edward Davis.

Marjorie was an active member of the United Church of Christ (Congregational) in Osage. She was a Cub Scout den mother, a member of the Floyd County Extension Council, Rudd Quilters, TOPS Inc. and Floyd Fantasia Singers. She was a charter member of the Floyd County Cowbelles, later called Cattlewomen. Marjorie was also a member of the State Cattlewomen and was State Historian. Following the tornado in Charles City, she was a beautician at Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home for a number of years. Both of her sons served during the Viet Nam era. Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family. Her hobbies were sewing, gardening, baking, music, sports and neighboring.

Marjorie is survived by her sons, Charles (Dianne) Souder, of rural Rudd, and Edward Souder, of Osage; five grandchildren: Stacy (Ben) Bolin, Linda (Todd) Davis, Charles B. (Tricia) Souder, Sarah (Andrew) Johnson and Mary (special friend, Pat) Souder; and nine great-grandchildren: Chandra, Lydia and Sophia Bolin, Reed and Michaela Davis, Lilian M. and Charles Liam Souder, Soren and Halvor Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph on Aug. 15, 2010; her parents; two brothers, Merwin and Carroll Eyerly; and three sisters, Doris Schulz, Vivian Williams and Virginia Price; and many nieces and nephews.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion- bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth ‘Gerry’ Geraldine Knoop

MARBLE ROCK — Ruth “Gerry” Geraldine Knoop, 89, of Marble Rock, died on Aug. 13, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell..

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. NW Rockford. Reverend Judy Wooton will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St., Rockford. There will be no public viewing during visitation or prior to the funeral service.

In expression of sympathy, memorials may be made out to American Cancer Society in Ruth Knoop’s name. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Arrangements are at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Rockford, (641) 756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Posted on 15 August 2012

Ruth ‘Gerry’ Geraldine Knoop

MARBLE ROCK — Ruth “Gerry” Geraldine Knoop, 89, of Marble Rock, died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. Nw., Rockford. Rev. Judy Wooton will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W.

Main St., Rockford. There will be no public viewing during visitation or prior to the funeral service. In expression of sympathy, memorials may be made out to American Cancer Society in Ruth Knoop’s name.

Ruth “Gerry” Geraldine (Rankin) Knoop was born on Nov. 27, 1922, to James and Ella (Wood) Rankin in rural Alden. She graduated from Alden High School in 1941. On Dec. 4, 1955, Gerry was united in marriage to Clair Knoop. Together they raised their family in rural Marble Rock. Gerry lived in the Marble Rock area since 1951. She had four children: Sandra, Roger, Nancy, and Bill. She spent 15 years as a cook for the Marble Rock School District. Gerry also worked on the farm. She lived her life as a hard worker. She loved living on a century farm, and would raise chickens and milk cows. She will be remembered for giving chickens to relatives and friends for Christmas.

Gerry was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockford, American Legion Auxiliary of Dougherty, and served two years on the Floyd County Extension Board. Along with being a den mother for Cub Scouts, Gerry was also involved with Bingo every Tuesday at the Rockwell Nursing Home. She volunteered at the Catholic Church in Dougherty and also for Hospice.

She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Clifford (special friend Terry Smeby) of Marble Rock; sons Roger (Gloria) Stover, of Dows, and Bill (Renee), of Mason City; grandchildren: Troy Stover, Tonya Martin, Wesley Stover, Monte Wolters, Janan Brunner, Matthew Knoop and Emily Knoop; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

Those who preceded her in death include her husband, Clair Knoop; a daughter, Sandra Palmer; grandchildren April and Michael Palmer; her parents, James and Ella Rankin; a sister, Arlene Burgess; and a son-in-law, Edward Clifford.

Arrangements are at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main St., Rockford, (641) 756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Posted on 16 August 2012

Opal Maxine Ackley, 95

GREENE — Opal Maxine Ackley, 95, of Greene, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. No services will be held at this time.

Opal Maxine Smith was born on July 29,1917, in Cook County, Minn., the daughter of Verl and Bertha (Luther) Smith. She received her education in the country schools near Marble Rock. After school she worked cleaning houses and ironing for housewives.

Opal was united in marriage to Lowell Sharp, to this union four children were born. After the marriage ended, she later married Mike Ackley. They made their home in Marble Rock where they farmed until retirement.

She enjoyed fishing, spending time with her family, going to auctions and going to dances.

Surviving family members include: her son, Don Sharp, of Arizona; grandsons Kiel (Cheryl) Sharp, of Virginia, and Kent (Ann Marie) Sharp; great-grandson Kayden Sharp, also of Virginia; grandchildren: Mike (Lois) Kepple, Kelly (Allan) Zweck, Kayleen (Jason) Landers, all of Greene, and Rhonda Perry (fiancé Bob Schwickerath), of Charles City; great-grandchildren: Casey (Reuben) Wenzel, Kindra Zweck, Chelsea Zweck, Coutney Landers, Wyatt Landers, Haley Landers, and Olivia Perry; one sister, Shirley Herman, of Greene; one son-in-law, Bob (Swanie) Kepple, of Greene; a brother-in-law, Herman Ackley, of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mike; an infant son; two daughters, Janice Sharp and Linda Kepple; a daughter-inlaw, Judy Sharp; her brother, Lavern ‘Slivers’ Smith; and two sisters: Lila Truex and Alma Jean Hendricksin Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Opal Ackley 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 17 August 2012

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Faye E. Clinton, 97

CORALVILLE — Faye E. Clinton, 97, of Coralville, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Monday at Lensing’s Oak Hill, 210 Holiday Road in Coralville. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday at Ridgewood Cemetery in North Liberty. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the North Liberty Library or the Faye Clinton Memorial Fund.

Faye was born March 19, 1915, in Clarksville, the daughter of Ulysses and Bertha (Penrose) Harris. She married Elbert L. Hildebrand in 1934 in Charles City. The couple later divorced. Faye then married John H. Clinton in 1951 and they were later divorced.

Faye grew up in Clarksville. She raised her children and worked as a cook at many restaurants — including Bishop’s Buffet in Waterloo. She later lived in the West Branch area. Moving to North Liberty over 30 years ago, Faye worked as a librarian’s assistant at the North Liberty Library. She also enjoyed being a foster grandparent to school children at Penn Elementary in North Liberty.

Faye enjoyed life — and she enjoyed laughing. Faye accepted the new technology of personal computers and embraced their ability — developing her own page — “Faye’s Page.” Reading, playing cards, bingo and having fun with friends and family was a priority to Faye. Survivors include her children: Lyle Hildebrand (Alice), of Sebring, Fla.; Les Hildebrand (Paula), of Des Moines; Elizabeth Hildebrand, of Waterloo; Sharon Frauenholtz, of Port Isabel, Texas; John Clinton (Pam), of Waterloo; and Gerry Clinton (Julie) of Conesville; 14 grandchildren, numerous great and several great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and her siblings.

Online condolences may be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com.

Edna Pitz, 78

Edna Pitz, 78, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

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

Posted on 20 August 2012

Philip ‘Phil’ Jensen

Philip “Phil” Jensen, 80, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at his farm.

A funeral Mass for Phil Jensen will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Philip Carl Jensen was born Dec. 30, 1931, in Littlefork, Minn., the son of Carl and Mary (Pyzick) Jensen. He graduated from Charles City High School. Phil served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On Nov. 22, 1952, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Howe at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Evelyn died on June 30, 2004. They dairy farmed south of Charles City all their lives. After retirement Phil enjoyed driving for Winnebago for several years. He was one of those who “never needed a map” to get where he was going. Phil was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the V.F.W. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, canning and traveling. Phil will be remembered as a jack of all trades and as being an inventor who could fix anything.

Living family members include six children: Joel (Marcia) Jensen of Denver, Jerome “Romey” Jensen and special friend Lynette of Powersville, Jeffrey (Queen) Jensen of Charles City, Jay (Deb) Jensen of Cedar Falls, Jonathan (Kim) Jensen of Charles City and Jennifer Mackey of West Union; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence (Maryann) Jensen of Greene; and two sisters, Joan Litchfield of Nashua and Delores (Danny) Hammel of Abbortsford, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother, David Jensen.

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.

Edna Pitz, 78

Edna Pitz, 78, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Edna Pitz will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Edna Mae Trask Pitz was born Sept. 8, 1933, at Bassett, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Wisher) Trask. She attended rural school through eighth grade and graduated from Charles City High School. On Oct. 5, 1953, she was united in marriage to LaVerne Pitz. They farmed east of Bassett until 1986 when they moved to Charles City. Edna was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing softball in her younger years, gardening, ceramics and babysitting. Edna was a Foster Grandparent for several years. She always looked forward to spending time with her family and sharing her life with them.

Living family members include eight children: Debra (Larry) Hackman of Lawler, Linda Mead, Vicki (Tim) Leidal and Mary (Pat Downs) DeGeus, all of Charles City, Nancy (Frank) Miller of Waterloo, Mark (Bonnie) Pitz of North Liberty, Shelly (Brian “Butch”) Tierney of New Hampton and Michael Pitz of Nashua; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Phyllis (Darrell) Bennett of Stewartville, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 45 years, LaVerne Pitz on June 7, 1999; two grandchildren, Cory Miller in infancy and Justin Tierney; a brother, Richard Trask; and a son-in-law, Ray DeGeus in 2004.

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 21 August 2012

Merle D. Hayden, 90
U.S. Army   WWII

Merle D. Hayden, 90, of Charles City, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, with Father Steve Garner celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Elma. Military rites will be provided by Elma VFW Post #597.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma and will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral mass on Thursday. Online condolences may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Merle Donald Hayden was born July 4, 1922, the son of Earl and Mabel (Gleason) Hayden in Elma. After graduating from high school in 1940 he drove truck for his dad. In 1943, Merle enlisted in the United States Army, and on June 23 of that year he was united in marriage to Lorraine Stapleton in Boise, Idaho. While in the military, Merle was in the 801st Aviation Engineers where he worked to build and repair air strips in the Azore Islands and Okinawa. He received his honorable discharge in 1946, returning to Elma, continued to drive truck. The couple moved to Waterloo. While there, Merle worked for Iowa Public Service. They then moved to Charles City and owned a trucking business for several years. Merle then worked Floyd County for 18 years until he retired in 1988. Merle was a member of the Charles City VFW post No. 3914 and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Chapter No. 1409. He enjoyed his retirement and spending time with his grandson, Cole. He had a deep love for his wife, Lorraine and she for Merle. The couple enjoyed traveling the U.S. together.

Merle is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Lorraine of Charles City; their children: Sandra Kostka of Springdale, Ark., Bill Hayden of Nora Springs, Larry Hayden of Charles City, and Trish (Tommy) Hayden-Brown of Wake Forest, N.C.; one brother, Jack (Kay) Hayden of Elma; one grandson, Cole Hayden of Waterloo and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Conway-Markham Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 508 Maple St., Elma, (641) 393-2461, www.conway-markhamfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Darlene Davis, 81

ALLISON — Funeral services for Darlene Davis, 81, formerly of Dunkerton, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m until service time on Thursday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel.

Darlene Joyce Davis passed away on Aug. 20, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison from complications of COPD.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Darlene Davis Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636 designated to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneral.com.

Lela Freda Steere, 91

GREENE — Funeral Services for Lela Freda Steere, 91, of Greene will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 22, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.

Lela passed away at the Rehabilitation Center, Allison, Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family or the Sunday School Program of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene.

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

Posted on 22 August 2012

Betty Emmel, 87

Betty Emmel, 87, of Charles City, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 21, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Betty Emmel will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Betty Wynema Cahal Emmel was born May 13, 1925, at Greene, the daughter of William and Clara (Farley) Cahal. She received her education at Charles City. On Aug. 28, 1945, she was united in marriage to Walter Emmel at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They operated Walt and Betty’s Hamburger Shop in Charles City. In 1949 they moved to Phoenix, Ariz., moving back to Charles City in 1960. Over the years she worked at National T Grocery in Charles City, AJ Bailess Grocery in Phoenix, and with the Charles City School food service. Betty was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the YMCA. She also volunteered for several years for Foster Grandparents. Her interests included playing cards, shopping and reading the newspaper. Betty always looked forward to spending time with her family and going on trips with them. Living family members include two children, Patti (Dave) Tibbitts and Karl Emmel, both of Charles City; and three grandchildren: Nathaniel King, Lydia King and Callista King.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, William Cahal; and a sister, Lucille Nauman.

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.

Nancy Lee Rosonke, 70

Nancy Lee Rosonke, 70, of Charles City, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at 9thStreet Chautauqua Nursing Home in Charles City.

A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd.

Nancy Lee Smith was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Elgin, Ill., to Willis and Myrna (Gladstone) Smith.

Early on in her childhood, Nancy’s family made their home in Charles City where she grew up. In 1958, she married John Ransom. To this union five children were born. The couple later divorced. Nancy was a full-time mom until becoming employed with Brooks Restaurant in Charles City until she began working at Fox River Mills in Osage for 17 years until her retirement. On Sept. 23, 1995, Nancy was united in marriage to Donald Rosonke at their home in rural Floyd.

Her survivors include her children: Billy (Sandi) Ransom of Alden, Minn., Crystal (Tim) Fairlie of Cedar Rapids, Sonya Bosier of Cedar Rapids and Amber Ransom of Charles City; her siblings: Barbara (Ron) Rice of Mason City, Janet (Bill) Vokes of Floyd, Millard (Patty) Smith of Frederick, Colo., and April (Jeff) Rusch of Brighton, Co;o.; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by, her parents; her husband, Don; her daughter, Jewel Colson; and a grandson, Tom Horvath.

Conway-Markham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, of Elma and New Hampton, (641) 394-4331, www.conwaymarkhamfh. com, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Clarence Peter Staudt, 99

MARBLE ROCK — Funeral Mass for Clarence Peter Staudt, 99, of Marble Rock, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Roseville with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan presiding. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Roseville with Military Honors conducted by Straud-Gates Post 387 American Legion of Marble Rock.

Friends may visit Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s school, Roseville, with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m.

Clarence, a long time resident of Marble Rock, was born on Dec. 19, 1912, to John and Anna (Yunk) Staudt and died peacefully Sunday evening, Aug. 26, 2012, in his retirement home, Windmill Pointe, in Coralville.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or to the family at 1500 1st Ave. Apt 51, Coralville, Iowa 52241.

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

Posted on 29 August 2012

Dr. Max Johns

A memorial Service for Dr. Max Eugene Johns, 86, formerly of Charles City, will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10:30 a.m. the First Congregation Church in Charles City.

A luncheon reception will be held at the church following the service.

Dr. Johns moved to Charles City in 1952 to establish his optometry practice and was very involved in the community, retiring in 1992. He and his wife, Jodie, moved to Arizona following his retirement.

Barbara Marie Mack

A memorial for Barbara Marie Mack will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. Barbara, who was 59, died at her Des Moines home on Aug. 23 after a sudden illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, Friends of Iowa Public Television or the Animal Rescue of League of Iowa.

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Marie Thompson