Esther Mohring, 93

Esther Mohring, 93, of Edmond, Okla., formerly of Charles City, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla. Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Jerald Montag, 82

ROCKFORD — Jerald Montag, 82, of 306 1st Avenue NW in Rockford, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

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

Posted on 4 June 2012

Jerald Montag, 82
U.S. Marine Corps (1952-1954

ROCKFORD — Jerald Montag, 82, of 306 1st Avenue NW in Rockford, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Online condolences may be left at fullertonfh.com.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., with a one-hour prior visitation, on Wednesday, June 6, at Holy Name Church, 507 1st Ave. N.W., Rockford. Father Rodney Allers will be officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford following the funeral mass. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, at Holy Name Church with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m.

Jerald Jerome Montag was born on Aug. 25, 1925, in West Bend to parents Joseph and Frances (Forgarty) Montag. He graduated from West Bend High School. After high school he worked at Montag Brothers Garage in West Bend, and then worked at Montag Electric. He was drafted into service and joined the Marines in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1954. Jerry went into farming in the Nora Springs area. He also substituted as a Rural Mail Carrier in Osage. He served on the Nora Springs Elevator Board.

On Aug. 5, 1958, Jerry married Alberta Paulus at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. To this union three children were born: Ann, Jay, and David. Jerry was a member of Holy Name Church and served as a trustee and then on the Parish Council. He served various positions; as Lector, Usher, and Eucharisitic Minister.

Jerry enjoyed playing cards, drinking coffee with the men at the station, delivering mail and visiting with everybody. He was definitely a talker. He also enjoyed reading, especially westerns. Jerry will be very missed by his family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Alberta, of Rockford; his daughter, Ann (John) Shurtz, of Mason City and son, Jerald (Myrna) Montag of Albert Lea, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Julie Montag of Nora Springs; a brother, Richard (Patty) Montag of Colo; a sister, Anna Zita (Rex) Brown of West Bend; sister-in-laws Dorothy Montag of Nora Springs and Mary Montag of West Bend; grandchildren Clayton, Gregory, Ana and Jeffrey Shurtz, Jacqueline (Alan) Attig and Jonathon Montag; a step-grandchild, Callie (Dana) Hillman; a great-granddaughter, Alana Attig; and step-great-granddaughters Hannah and Harper Hillman.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Montag; his parents; brothers, James, Thomas, Maurice, Vincent, and Emmet Montag; sisters, Helen Ladd and Mary Bea Besch; and sister-in-laws, Gretchen and Irene Montag.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main St., Rockford, (641) 756-3311 is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on 5 June 2012

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Ernest A. ‘Ernie’ Molitor

Ernest A. “Ernie” Molitor, 87, of rural Floyd died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at his home.

Friends may greet the family from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, June 11, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

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.

Jurn Rieman

RUDD — Jurn “Curly” Rieman, 84, of Rudd, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Ave., rural Rudd. Burial will be in Eden Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion- bucheitfuneralhome.com. The Champion–Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706, is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on 8 June 2012

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Ernest ‘Ernie’ A. Molitor

Ernest “Ernie” A. Molitor passed away at age 87 on June 7, 2012, at his residence in rural Floyd surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Reverend Carl Ries officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City, with military honors conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may greet the family 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary. Visitation will continue an hour prior to Mass at the church on Tuesday.

Ernie was born March 1, 1925, at Remsen, the son of Charles and Anna Marie (Clemens) Molitor, the fifth of 10 children. The family moved to a farm at Ashton in 1927, where he acquired a love of farming. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Ashton, and was a member of the school’s state championship basketball team.

In WWII, Ernie served overseas in the U.S. military with four of his brothers. After being honorably discharged with a rank of Staff Sergeant from the Army, he returned home to Ashton to farm with his brother John. On April 19, 1950, Ernie and Alvina Odens were wed in Sibley. They raised five sons and one daughter. In 1958, they purchased their farm at Floyd. They moved to Floyd in 1968 after residing in LeMars for 10 years, where he sold securities for Investors Diversified Services. He was proud of the fact that he improved the farm and strived to be a good steward of the land. Ernie retired in 1983, but remained on the farm with Alvina until his death. Ernie was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Charles City and numerous service organizations throughout his life.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alvina; his children: Gary (Brenda Martin) of Mason City, Glenn (Charlene Droste) of Mason City, Mark (Lydia Pacheco) of Saint Augustine, Fla., James (Tami Otto) of Charles City, Mary Ann (Bruce Hunt) of Pierre, S.D., and Steven Molitor of Charles City; 18 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; two siblings, Theresa (Marvin) Dammann of Little Rock and Dale (Jane) Molitor of Worthington, Minn.; two sisters-inlaw; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Ernie’s priorities in life were first his family, faith, work and his country. The family would like to express their gratitude to Ernie’s Health Care provider and friend Candy Schoba and for the assistance provided by Hospice of North Iowa.

Condolences may be sent to 1354 Quarry Road, Floyd, IA, 50435. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA, 50616 or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401.

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.

Thomas William Freeze, a former vice-president at Salsbury Laboratories in Charles City, died from cancer in the comfort of his home in Granger, Ind., on June 7, 2012.

He was born to William and Helen (LaFave) Freeze in Mishawaka, Ind., on June 29, 1927. Tom graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1945 and then served in the Army. He received an MBA from Indiana University and pursued a career in the animal health business. On Dec. 20, 1947, he married Donna LaVerne Weber.

He retired in 1989, moving back to Mishawaka with his wife, Donna, For many years he was active in the Mishawaka High School alumni. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but loved skiing in the mountains of Colorado, especially with a group of friends from Charles City, where he and his family resided from 1957-1971. He was a member of First Christian Church in Mishawaka.

He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Harold Snyder, and by his son-in-law, Jay Schreiner.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, and their six children: Carol (Michael) Berry of West Chicago, Ill.; Gail Freeze of Granger, Ind.; Mary Beth Schreiner of West Chester, Pa.; Ellen (Dave) Conner of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Tom Freeze of Denver, Colo.; and Julia (Lyndon) Azcuna of Buchanan, Mich.; 10 grandchildren: Donna, Hannah, Julia, Sophia, Isaac and Samuel Azcuna, and Sarah Conner (Tyler) Dobelbower, Daniel, Anne and Kathlyn Conner. His first great grandson, Maxwell Dobelbower, was born in February. He is also survived by three other siblings: Carol (Bill) Hoel of Lafayette, Ind.; Vern (Betty) Freeze of Pottsboro, Texas; and Robert (Harriet) Freeze of Mishawaka, Ind., as well as many Weber in-laws, nephews and nieces on both sides of the family.

While our family mourns his passing, we rejoice with the legacy of tradition, hard work and family that he has left us with and will continue to live on in our hearts and lives.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 12, from 9-11 a.m., at First Christian Church, 2511 E. Third St., in Mishawaka. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Scripture Union Uganda to support the work of our long-time friend and ministry partner, Beth Baleke. Please send contributions to Scripture Union Uganda, c/o Scripture Union USA, P.O. Box 215, Vallegy Forge, PA, 19481-0215. Please write “Scripture Union Uganda” in the memo section to make sure the donation is designated for Uganda.

Ray Steward, 88
U.S. Army   WWII

Laurnetta S. VanHeuvelen, 94, of Charles City, died Saturday June 9, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Posted on 11 June 2012

Jack A. Knudsen

Jack A. Knudsen, 76, of 203 Dawn Dr., Nashua, passed away on June 8, 2012, at home.

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

on Thursday, June 28, at the United Methodist Church with private family inurnment at Oakhill Cemetery, both in Nashua.

Friends may greet the family beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at the church. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences for Jack's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com If so desired, memorials may be made to Cedar Valley Hospice or donors choice.

Jack Allan Knudsen was born July 28, 1935, in Fargo, N.D., to C. Raymond (Ray) and Alice M. (Carlson) Knudsen. The family later moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., (Big Sky Country to Jack), where he graduated from high school in 1953. Jack attended Parsons College in Fairfield receiving his B.S. in Zoology and B.A. in Education in 1958.

Jack married Jane Hubbard in November of 1956. In the fall of 1959, Jack began his teaching career at Boone Valley School District in Renwick. He and Jane had two daughters: Betsy (Engelbarts), born in 1960, and Jennifer (Knudsen) born in 1962. Jack earned an M.A. degree in Elementary Administration in 1966 and was elementary principal at Harlan Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant. In 1967, they moved to Nashua where Jack was elementary principal for the next 10 years.

Jack coached both boys and girls high school golf teams (starting the first girls golf team in the early 1970’s). The teams won several Corn Bowl Conference championships and produced both conference and sectional medalists. When coaching golf, or teaching adult golf lessons, Jack focused not only on the techniques, but more importantly on the art and etiquette of the game.

In 1979, Jack and Jane divorced and Jack moved to New Hampton where he served as elementary principal from 1980 to 1985, at which time he retired.

He married Virjean Griffee in 1982 and they moved back to Nashua in the summer of 1987. They lived on Brasher St. until her death in 2004. Jack married Penny Thacker in 2007 and they have continued to spend summers in Nashua and winters in Pharr, Texas until the present time.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Alice Knudsen, his brother Richard, and his second wife Virjean Knudsen.

He is survived by his wife Penny; his daughters, Betsy (Darwin) Engelbarts of Titonka, and Jennifer Knudsen (Geraldo Perez) of New York City; four stepchildren: Todd (Jenny) Griffee of St. Joseph, Mo., Jill (Rich) Ross of Iowa City, Tanya (Jeff) Villhaur of North Liberty, Paula (Dustin) Wilcox of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren: Ryan Knudsen, Andres Perez and Sophia Perez; and 11 stepgrandchildren. He is also survived by, and will be missed by, countless friends.

Laurnetta S. VanHeuvelen, 94

Laurnetta S. VanHeuvelen, 94, of 500 S. Main St., Charles City, died Saturday June 9, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev.

Dennis Niezwaag, senior pastor. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

Interment will be in the Mount Carroll Rowley Hill Cemetery, Ionia. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Laurnetta was born on Jan. 21, 1918, in Bainville, Mont., to Clarence Hobert and Emma Charlotte Dreyer. The family later moved to Charles City, where she graduated from Charles City High School in 1936. She married Fred VanHeuvelen on Sept. 18, 1961, at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Laurnetta spend the vast majority of her life in the Charles City area, where she was well known as an excellent cook. She was a Veterinarian office helper for Dr. Albert Eliason in Plainfield for six years following the death of Fred in 1966. She later cooked for 10 years in the restaurant in the Cedar Mall in Charles City before retiring in 1982. Not to rest her cooking skills, she cooked at the Moose Lodge for many years after retiring. She was actively involved in the Women of the Moose starting in 1968 along with being an active quilter with the First Congregational Church Quilters and also with the St. John Lutheran Quilters. She was also active with the WELCA- Rachael Circle at St. John’s. Her favorite items to cook were pies.

Those thankful in sharing Laurnetta’s life include nieces and nephews Barb (Daryl) Barnett of Charles City, Bruce (Liz) Hobert of Mount Dora, Fla., Brent (Kathy) Hobert of Waverly, Byron (Pam) Lessin of Charles City, Dave (Mary) Hobert of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Ron (Stacey) Reints of Cedar Falls; and brother-in-law, Kuhny (Jeanie) VanHeuvelen, of Hazelton.

Her parents, husband Fred on Feb. 17, 1966, brothers Emil and Marvin Hobert, sister Ethel Lessin and niece Janice Lessin 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.

Posted on 12 June 2012

Pauline Eva Kaus

Pauline Eva Kaus passed away at Northshire Residence in Spencer on Monday, June 11, 2012, at the age of 98.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, with the Rev. Jan Whiteman officiating.

Pauline Eva Kaus, the daughter of Henry and Lulu (Sebastian) Kaus, was born Sept. 22, 1913, in Clay County. She attended Clay County Rural School and later graduated from Spencer High School. Pauline attended Morningside College in Sioux City, where she received her degree in Elementary Education. She also continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., and later Drake University.

Pauline spent her lifetime teaching. She taught in the communities of Langdon, Ayrshire, Milford and Charles City. She was a lifetime member of the Langdon United Methodist Church. Throughout the years, she was an active associate member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pauline was active with the Methodist Women and held offices along the way. She was also a charter member of the Phi Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa, honorary teacher's sorority and was a life member of the Iowa State Teacher's Education Association. Pauline was a life member of the Floyd County Historical Museum, and volunteered at St. John Lutheran Church Preschool. She was an active member of the Charles City Women's Club and was a member of the American Association of University Women from 1955 to 1999. She enjoyed stamp and thimble collecting, needlework, gardening, collecting poetry and articles of religious nature. Pauline also enjoyed growing house plants, the beauty of nature, and working outdoors. She liked to do things for people quietly without publicity.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth and his wife, Ruth.

Left to cherish her memory are her nephew, David Kaus, and his wife, Debbra of Spencer and their family Molly, Joseph and his wife, Briana; along with many other cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.

Anna Marie Heuer, 101

CLARKSVILLE — Funeral services for Anna Marie Heuer, 101, of Clarksville, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilmar, with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the South Vilmar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene.

Anna Marie (Voigts) Heuer passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Clarksville.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16065 Keystone Ave., Greene, IA 50636 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com, (641) 823-4457.

Posted on 13 June 2012

Luma J. Bullock

Luma J. Bullock, 98 of Nashua, died Thursday evening, June 14, 2012, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Nashua, with Rev. Carl Ries celebrating the Mass. Concelebrating the Mass will be Rev. Herbert Tegeler (Dyersville), Rev. Linus Rasing (New Hampton), and Rev. Francis Heimerman (Nashua).

The pall will be placed on the casket by the family. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Nashua, with Tom Benyo, Stu Demro, Arnie Bogie, Dale Schroeder, Gary Downing and Richard Leavens serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Bullock, Michael Bullock Jr., John Duffield, Don Duffield, Brian Walsh and Colleen Walsh.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua, where there will be a 5 p.m. Rosary. Visitation continues from 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences for Luma's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Illuminatta “Luma” Josepha Bullock was born Feb. 21, 1914, in Nashua, the daughter of Alois and Addie (Gerken) Tegeler. She received her education in Nashua, and graduated from Nashua High School in 1931. After high school she worked at the telephone company in Nashua. Deciding to move her career into the medical field, Luma accepted a job in New Hampton at the medical clinic as a transcriptionist. While working in New Hampton she met the love of her life, Harry H. Bullock. On May 19, 1941, they were united in marriage in Santa Fe, N.M., by her uncle, Archbishop R. A. Gerken. To this union three children were born, Michael, Alan and Heidi. Shortly after being married the couple made Nashua their home.

After moving to Nashua, Luma stayed home and raised the family while Harry worked as a carpenter. Harry developed cancer and died from the disease in 1968. Luma then began working at the former Schoitz Hospital in Waterloo as a medical transcriptionist retiring in 1976. She had been a foster grandparent in Charles City for several years. Luma also taught religion class for St. Michael’s Church for several years. Her most important treasure was her family and she also enjoyed knitting, reading and collecting seashells. Luma was an avid painter and did many works for people in the community focusing on portraits. Luma enjoyed traveling, especially staying at elderly hostels at different colleges in the area.

Survivors include one son, Alan R. Bullock, of Nashua; one sonin- law, Michael Walsh, of New Berlin, Wisc.; six grandchildren: Joe (Gina) Bullock of Corona, Calif., Michael Bullock Jr. of Greene, John (Jennifer) Duffield of Greene, Don Duffield of Cookeville, Tenn., Brian (Ann) Walsh of Madison, Wisc., and Colleen (Christopher Smith) Walsh of Vail, Colo.; and nine great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry H. Bullock; one son, Michael H. Bullock; one daughter, Heidi Walsh; three brothers: Oliver, Ermin and Ivo (Jack) Tegeler; and one sister, Leah Carpenter.

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Margaret Leslie, 58

Margaret Leslie, 58, of Nashua, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at her home.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Margaret Ann Leslie was born May 18, 1954, at Charles City, the daughter of Marion and Mary (Herman) Leslie, Sr. She attended school at Charles City and received her Associate Degree from North Iowa Area Community College. In 1971 she married Jack Ward, Sr. and to this union three children were born. They later divorced. Over the years she worked for Comprehensive Systems, the Salsbury Baptist Home and Allstates Quality Foods. She enjoyed gardening, interior decorating, doing crafts and her dog. Margaret looked forward to spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and sharing her life with them.

Living family members include: her significant other, Steve Thompson of Austin, Minn.; five children: Jacquelynn (Ted Damilao) Ward of Tulsa, Okla., Mary Forry of New Hampton, Jack Wesley “JW” (Amy) Ward, Jr. of Nashua, Tim (Solmari) Thompson of Charles City and Tina (Brandon) Evans of Nashua; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, Marion Leslie, Jr. of Nashua and Mike (Missy) Leslie of Charles City; three sisters, Maria (Dan) Janssen of Nashua, Janice (Gary Meyers) Thompson of Charles City and Ann Leslie of Charles City; and her mother, Mary Leslie of Nashua.

She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Katherine Leslie; a brother, Kenneth Leslie, Sr.; and her beloved and devoted dog Sam. 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.

Janet Meerdink, 72

Janet Meerdink, 72, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 17, 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 18 June 2012

Janet Meerdink

Janet Meerdink, 72, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Janet Meerdink will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Bethany Alliance Church. Pastor Kent Sovine will officiate.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

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

Janet Louise Meerdink was born July 11, 1939, in Floyd County, the daughter of Floyd and Gladys (Smith) Meerdink. She received her education at Charles City. Janet worked for many years at Comprehensive Systems. She was a member of Bethany Alliance Church. Her interests included knitting and attending family gatherings. Janet will be remembered as a person who always liked to help people.

Living family members include two brothers, Earl (Barb) Meerdink of Charlotte, Vt. and Paul (Marian) Meerdink of Charles City; a sister, Carol (Garry) Brown of Charles City; 10 nieces and nephews: Tammy (Terry) Frascht, Troy Meerdink (special friend Kim Woolworth), Christine (Jack) Kennedy, Amy (Andy) Engberg, Joel (Carin) Meerdink, Beth Meerdink, Melissa Solak, Gina (Scott) Phearman, Angela Sinnwell, Kelly (John) Powell and Shawna (Kevin) Davis; and 15 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 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.

Merlen Dell (Koch) Havner

Merlen Dell (Koch) Havner, 95, passed away at 7:50 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Cedar Health with family in attendence. Services are pending.

Posted on 19 June 2012

Merlen Dell (Koch) Havner, 95

Merlen Dell (Koch) Havner, 95, of Charles City, died Friday June 15, 2012, at Cedar Health, Charles City, with her son at her side.

Her memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 26, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Visitation of family and friends will be in the foyer of the church from 9:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the memorial service. All who know “Merlee” are encouraged to attend to celebrate her life.

Merlen was born on Aug. 8, 1916 in Osage, the daughter of Edward L. and Dora L. (Troge) Koch. She was raised in Osage and attended school there. Merlen was united in marriage to Clarence G. Havner of Charles City on April 6, 1935 in Osage. The couple made their home in Charles City, Clarence passed away in September of 1997.

During WWII Merlen worked at an egg plant in Osage where the company made dried eggs for soldiers and at a butcher shop in Mason City. Merlen was an active member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Church Circle. Merlen worked for JC Penny for over 40 years, retiring in 1984. Merlen would share what she had with others of need, especially children. There was many a time she would buy clothing for children, wrap them in newspaper and string then deliver them after dark to a families door step here in Charles City. She loved her garden and spent many hours working in it. She and Clarence loved to antique; they would travel all around the Midwest looking for just the right piece to add to their home. Merlen was very creative with interior home design and could make any home beautiful inside. She enjoyed cross stitching and her children have many of her pieces on display in their homes. Merlen was a fabulous cook and especially enjoyed the holiday season so she could share her talents in the kitchen. She especially loved to picnic with family and friends. She loved her dogs of which she had several over the course of her life. Merlen enjoyed playing 500 with her three regular friends and was very disappointed when she had to give it up. She was known by some to have the creative ability to come up with humorous “one liners” that would make you do belly rolls of laughter. She spent many hours reading her scriptures to help pass away the time. She loved peanut butter and jam, not jelly on her toast and she loved hard candy.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Robert L. Havner of Charles City and Rhonda L. Wilson of Denver, Iowa.; grandchildren: Tennille (Micheal) Fain of Cedar Rapids, Lindsey Wilson of Denver and her special friend Shane Seegers; great-grandchildren Makayla and Elizabeth Fain; many nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; both siblings, Beulah Hepner and Willard Koch; brother-in-law, Burdette.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your own church or to Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main Street, New Hampton, Iowa 50659 (www.iowa-hospice.com).

The Cremation Society of ECW Iowa, in Cedar Rapids, (888-871-3361), is in charge of the arrangements.

Andrew Miller Jr

A graveside memorial service for Andy Miller, Jr., will be held Saturday, June 23, at 9:30 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Andy was a Charles City native. He died Nov.10, 2011.

Posted on 20 June 2012

Richard ‘Dick’ Shave

Richard “Dick” Shave, 63, of St. Ansgar, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

A Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Visitation will be held two hours prior.

Richard Lee Shave was born Oct. 14, 1948, in Charles City, the son of Lauren and Pauline (Bartels) Shave. He grew up in various towns throughout North Iowa, and earned his GED. He spent most of his life doing much of the same, moving often and meeting new friends along the way. He worked various jobs and spent a lot of his life being self-employed. Dick will be remembered as a jack of all trades. He has resided for the past 10 years in St. Ansgar. Dick died doing one of his passions, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He was always playing practical jokes and pranking his boys and friends. He enjoyed collecting antiques, marbles and knifes. Dick was always on the lookout for wild asparagus and could spot it at highway speeds. He also liked to spend time outdoors fishing and taking trips to the casino.

Left to remember Dick are his two sons, Darren Shave of Mason City and Casey Shave of St. Ansgar; his mother, Pauline Shave of Charles City; an aunt, Alice; and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father; and one aunt, Evelyn.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Donations can be made at www.giveforward.com and searching for Richard Shave Memorial.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Keith Onken, Jr., 60

Keith Onken, Jr., age 60 of Charles City died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 25, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City, will officiate. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City, with full military rites by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Monday.

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 June 2012

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Keith Onken, Jr., 60  
U.S. Air Force (1975-1979)

Keith Onken, Jr., 60, of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 25, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City, will officiate. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City, with full military rites by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m.

Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Monday.

Keith Andrew Onken, Jr. was born March 25, 1952, in San Francisco, Calif., the son of Keith and Alberta (Woodworth) Onken, Sr. Keith, Sr. was a career Air Force man, which moved the family quite frequently. The family moved to Ohio, Massachusetts, Florida and Michigan. During his father’s two tours in Vietnam, the family lived in Iowa. After his dad’s retirement, the whole family moved to Charles City. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1970, where he was a first team Northeast Iowa Conference basketball player during his senior year. He attended North Iowa Area Community College for one year, playing on the school’s basketball team. He started working at Sara Lee in New Hampton in 1972. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Shultz. To this union, a daughter Julie was born. The couple later divorced. On July 18, 1975, he enlisted in the Air Force. Keith was honorably discharged in 1979 as a Sergeant. He returned to Sara Lee and worked there until the plant closed in 2000. Keith met Val Crumpton, and the couple wed at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1983. To this union, a daughter Jamie was born.

On May 1st, 2000, he went to work for Fort Dodge Animal Health, which later became Pfizer until his sickness forced him to leave. Keith enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to the Beatles, golfing, going to Major League Baseball games, and cheering for his Baltimore Orioles. He also looked forward to family reunions, visiting with family, drinking, and shooting the breeze. Keith enjoyed playing fetch with Scooter and having her lay on his lap. He was a very kind and gentle man, who will be missed by all. Keith’s words to live by were, “it is what it is.”

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years, Val; two daughters, Jamie Onken of Charles City and Julie (Kelly) Berggren of Williams, Minn.; three grandchildren, Brooklyn, Hudson and Ryker Berggren; two uncles, Art Onken of Osage and Jim (Jean) Onken of Orchard; an aunt, Donna Onken of Omaha, Neb.; a cat, Izzy; and a dog, Braylee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Connie Becker; his mother and father-in-law; and many aunts and uncles.

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 June 2012

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Vera Ross, 94,

OSAGE — Vera Ross, 94, of Osage, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at The Good Samaritan Nursing Home in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Rev. Paul Lippstock officiating. Visitation will be held at noon in the church. Immediately following the Mass, a luncheon will be served on the premises. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Osage.

Information is available and condolences accepted at www.champion- bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, (641) 732-3706, is in charge of the arrangements.

Charlotte Owen, 89

Charlotte Owen, 89, formerly of Marble Rock, died Saturday, June 23, 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.

Posted on 25 June 2012

Joleen Rae Lindhorst

ALGONA — Joleen Rae Lindhorst, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City at the age of 57.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona, with the Rev. Alan Sheldon, of Mason City, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery, Algona, with casketbearers LeAnne Wait, Valerie Hennings, Greg Hennings, Tim Lindhorst, Arlen Lindhorst and Linn Ewoldt.

Joleen was born Aug. 4, 1954, in New Hampton, the daughter of Kenneth and Betty (Wildin) Lindhorst. She attended the New Hampton Community School.

She is survived by a sister, Sherry and Leon Wait of Nashua; two nieces, LeAnne Wait, of Waverly, and Valerie and Greg Hennings, of Waverly; and two great-nieces, Madelyn and Kayla Hennings of Waverly.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Betty Lindhorst, and an infant brother, Garry Lindhorst.

Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona, (515) 320-2116, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Charlotte Owen

MARBLE ROCK — A Funeral Mass for Charlotte Owen, 89, of Marble Rock will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Thursday.

Charlotte died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Charlotte Owen Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636-0219 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, IA 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.

Posted on 26 June 2012

Charlotte Owen, 89

MARBLE ROCK — A Funeral Mass for Charlotte Owen, 89, of Marble Rock will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville with Rev.

Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 27, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Thursday.

Charlotte was born on Jan. 13, 1923, in Waterloo/ Black Hawk County, a daughter of Charles Edward and Louise Ann (Seidler) Stowell and died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. She received her education in public school graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Waterloo.

S he was united in marriage to Richard J. Stewart in 1945 in Waterloo. She and Richard were blessed with four sons: Gary Prior, Joe Stewart, Mike Stewart and John Stewart; and one daughter Joann Westemeir.

Charlotte was re-married in 1960 to Hadwin Owen in Dubuque. The couple made their home in Waterloo until 1973, when they moved to Marble Rock where they owned and operated The Rock Tavern and Lounge along with the C& H Superette.

Those of us who were privileged to know Charlotte admired her for her Irish humor, her love for fishing, music and family. She was, as we all know, unique in God’s creation. For many years, after the passing of Hadwin, she had the love and affection of her companion Bill Wentworth of Marble Rock. They could always be seen together going on fishing trips, headed out to movies and partaking in numerous other activities together.

Living family members include Gary (Janet) Prior of Charles City, Joann Westemeir of Wildwood, Fla., Mike (Cindy) Stewart of Cedar Falls, John (Betty) Stewart of Marble Rock, Mary (Nate) Heise of Shell Rock, James Owen of Waterloo and Bill Wentworth of Marble Rock. Charlotte also had many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard; second husband, Hadwin,;one son, Joseph Stewart; two step-sons, Don and Michael Owen; one grandson, David Stewart; and her parents, Charles and Louise.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Charlotte Owen Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636-0219 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.

Posted on 27 June 2012

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Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Dawson

Elizabeth “Liz” Dawson, 64, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Liz Dawson will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 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 29 June 2012 by Marie Thompson