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No new obituaries on 1, 2, 3, 4 March 2012
Doris G. Kollmann
Doris Gertrude Kollmann was born Oct. 29, 1919,
in rural Chickasaw County, the daughter of Harry U. and Nell G.
(Chambers) Smith. On Dec. 31, 1938, she married Raymond Manners. To this
union a son, Michael and daughter, Marlys were born. The couple later
divorced. On Dec. 10, 1944, she married Lawrence H. Kollmann. To this
union two sons were born, Lawrence Jr. and Douglas.Doris was a mother
and homemaker who loved to do crossword puzzles, play cards with her
sisters and was devoted to writing in her diary. Survivors include one daughter, Marlys (Bill)
Sinnwell Sr., of New Hampton; one son, Douglas A. Kollmann, of Ionia;
four granddaughters: Ann (Dennis) Preuss, of Dunkerton, Eva Determan, of
Mason City, Cara (Kevin) Patterson, of Vinton, and Angelina (Darin)
Dietz, of Nashua; four grandsons: Bill (Denise) Sinnwell Jr., of New
Hampton, Tim (Wynona) Kollmann, of Littleton, Colo., Nick (Kristin)
Kollmann, of Loveland, Colo., Nathaniel (Amy) Sinnwell, of Nashua; 15
great-grandchildren; and one brother, John “Jack” Smith, of Clarksville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence; two sons, Michael Manners, Lawrence “Ike” Kollmann Jr.; two sisters, Mary Yost, Glendora Forry; and one brother, Howard Smith in infancy.
Sarah Jane Justus
Funeral services for Sarah Jane Justus will be
held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp of Iowa Hospice will officiate. Burial will be
in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from
5-8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the
service. Sarah Jane Burgess Justus was born Jan. 7, 1927, at Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Franklin and Alice (Shinn) Burgess. She graduated from Freeport High School, Freeport, Mich., and from Argubright Business College, Battle Creek, Mich. On Jan. 31, 1948, she was united in marriage to Clarence E. Justus at Freeport. They lived in Battle Creek, Mich. for several years, moving to Charles City in 1955.
Living family members include three children,
Wesley (Mary Jane) Justus, of Newton, Zan (Bob) Idler, of Florida, and
Brad Justus, of Rudd; seven grandchildren, Kara (Kenny) Moore, Melissa
(Joshua) Holthaus, Joshua (Kristin) Justus, Chris Idler, Jacque Idler,
Stephanie Justus and Kristin Justus; seven great-grandchildren, Abby
Holthaus, Brady Holthaus, Andrew Holthaus, Holden Justus, Brenton
Justus, Braylon Miller and EllaMae Koebrick; and a brother, Franklin
(Edwina) Burgess, of Jackson, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, Clarence on Aug.15, 2011; and a grandson, Ian Justus. 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 5 March 2012
William Wolf
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, March 8, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Pastor
Debra Lincoln of Jordan River will be presiding. Visitation will be held
an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a
later date in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel. William “Bill” Arthur Wolf was born March 29,
1948, the son of Wilbur and Mary (Pace) Wolf. He attended school in
Waterloo. Bill served in the United States Army and was honorably
discharged as a specialist in 1970. He worked various jobs throughout
his life including John Deere until he became unable to do so. He
enjoyed spending time visiting with friends, gambling, selling at flea
markets, and being with his children and grandchildren. Living family members include four children,
Tammy (Chris) Bennett, of St. Louis, Miss., Torrence (Christine) Wolf,
of Ft. Worth, Tex., Ryan Wolf, of Charles City, Renita (Nick) Darrah, of
Waukee; two grandchildren, Olivia Darrah, Trenton Wolf. Other living
family members include; Roger Wolf, of Waterloo, Charles Wolf, of Cedar
Falls, Kathy Butler, of Florida, and Joe Pace, of Forest City. He was preceded in death by his parents. 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.
Walter ‘Sam’ Babb JEFFERSON — Walter “Sam” Babb, 66, of Boone,
formerly of Jefferson and rural Rippey, died Sunday at Israel Family
Hospice House in Ames. An open visitation at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson will be on Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. and again on Thursday after 10 a.m. His family will be present Thursday from 6-8 p.m. to greet friends. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
His family requests memorials to Israel Family Hospice House in Ames in lieu of flowers. Posted on 6 March 2012 Russell R. Crooks  Russell R. Crooks, 79 of Charles City died Monday, March 5, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Gust Home in Charles City.
Russell Richard Crooks was born March 26, 1933,
in rural Chickasaw County, the son of Loyal and Carol (Parson) Crooks.
He received his education in rural country school. He enlisted into the
United States Army in 1954 and received an honorable discharge in 1956.
On Nov. 23, 1958, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in
Nashua, he married Betty Boggess. To this union a son and daughter were
born. In 1958, Russell and Betty moved to Kansas City, where Russell
went to school for diesel and automotive mechanics. After his education,
Russell got his first job as a mechanic for the Chevrolet dealer in
Elma. In 1962, Russell began working at the former White Farm Equipment
Co. in Charles City and made Charles City their home. Russell worked for
White Farm until the plant closed and then began working as a mechanic
for the former Richards Motors in Charles City until retiring. In his younger years he loved racing go-carts and
snowmobiling and later in life became an avid fisherman and spent a lot
of his family time camping. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Wendall Crooks and one sister, Shirley Silber.
Gerald Dean Troge Gerald Dean Troge, 83, of Virginia, Minn., formerly of Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab Center in Virginia, Minn., after battling terminal cancer.
He was born on Jan. 5, 1929, to Elmer and Marie (Simpson) Troge in Rudd, Iowa. He graduated in 1946 from St. Ansgar High School. He was employed at Conoco Oil Company for over 30 years. During his life, Gerald resided in Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Minnesota. He was of Lutheran Faith.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; wife
of 27 years, Bernice (Eisenhauer) Troge; a sister, Marjorie Seeliger;
and parentsin- law Carl and Gerdie Eisenhauer. The family would like to give a special thanks to all those that provided excellent care during his stay at St. Michaels. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome. com. Posted on 7 March 2012
Elaine ‘Dee’ Demeric Katcher Elaine “Dee” Demeric Katcher, 91, of Charles
City, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center
in Charles City. Funeral services for Dee Katcher will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Colwell United Church in Colwell. Pastor Debra Lincoln will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. Posted on 8 March 2012 Calvin James Putney
Calvin was born on Feb. 13, 1955, the son of Jack
and Donna (Krall) Putney. He served his country in the United States
Marine Corps. Calvin was formerly married to Diana Hainline and they
later divorced. He was a tool and die cast instructor at Marshalltown
Community College and was a journeyman tool and die machinist. Calvin
enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Panhead. He also liked camping and
fishing. Calvin loved dogs and football, as well. He enjoyed spending
time with his family and friends, especially the time he spent with his
grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his mother, as well
as his former wife Diana (George) Davis. Living family members include: two children,
Mikul Putney, of Marshalltown, and Shellina (Rigo Garcia) Putney, of
Tama; six grandchildren: Jaime, Ryan, Mercedez, Marty, Savanna and
Samuel; his father, Jack (Denise) Putney, of Minnesota; siblings Craig
(B.J.) Krall, of Nashua, Curt (Joann) Herman, Callie (David) Deere,
Corey (Sheila) Putney and Cammie (Chris) Ogden, all of Charles City,
Chris (Sarah) Warren, of Minnesota; and several nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends. A memorial fund has been established at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, 209 E. Seventh, Tama, IA 52339.
E. ‘Dee’ Demeric Katcher
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Living family members include three children:
Keith (Jeri) Katcher, of Gassville, Ark., Larry (Shirley) Katcher, of
Charles City, and Nancy (David) Kuhn, of Winterset; a brother, Gerald
(Terry) Hoisington, of Manassas, Va.; nine grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her
husband Elwyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the
Colwell United Church of Christ, 1403 Colwell Ave, Colwell, IA 50620 or
the Colwell Fire Department, 3213 First St, Colwell, IA 50620. The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Posted on 9 March 2012
No new obituaries on line on 10, 11 March 2012 Amelia ‘Amy’ Hennagir
A memorial Mass for Amy Hennagir will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will officiate. Inurnment 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 prayed at 5 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. The family will also greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.
Living family members include two sons, David
(Linda) Hennagir of Griffith, Ind., and Doug (Diane) Hennagir of
Steamboat Rock; four grandchildren: Tereasa (Jarad) Kotzo, Dawn (John)
Falkner, Bonita (Travis) Walls and Scott (Sarah) Hennagir; seven
great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and a sister, Larraine
Talyot of California. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Dean Hennagir; and three sisters.
Donald Dale McGee
Visitation will be Monday, March 12, from 9-11
a.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene. Donald Dale McGee was born June 24, 1930, in
Marble Rock, Floyd County a son of Vern C.and Margaret Ann (Clapham)
McGee and died Thursday, March 8, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit in Mason City. He received his education in the public schools, graduating from Greene High School in 1948. He worked on the family farm for two years before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1950. He was honorably discharged in July of 1953. Don returned to Greene where he continued to farm until starting McGee Electric. He was united in marriage to Jean Blow on Feb. 11, 1953, in Lincoln, England. To this union were blessed four children. Don and Jean are life long residents of Greene and members of St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Don is survived by his wife Jean, of Greene; his
son Russell McGee, of Kentucky; his daughter Brenda McGee, of New
Hampshire; grandson: Mike (Vanessa) McGee, of Columbus, Minn.; two
great-grandchildren: Sara McGee and Thomas McGee; a daughter-in-law:
Darlene McGee, of Minneapolis, Minn,; sister-in-law: Betty Blow, of
England; brothers-in-law: Bill (Sylvia) Blow of England, Bernard Blow of
England. Life long friends Don and Mary Daiker and their children. He is preceded in death by his sons Roger and
Kenneth McGee; his parents; three brothers: Lyle(in infancy), Bob
(killed in Korea) and Bud. Those planning an expression of sympathy may
direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E. Mason
City, IA 50401-3906.
Dorothy Anita Kristiansen  Dorothy A. Kristiansen, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of 611 Hildreth, Charles City, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Dorothy Anita Lincke Kristiansen was born Aug. 7,
1928, in Hanlontown, Iowa the daughter of Emil and Amanda (Horgen)
Lincke. She graduated from the Osage High School in 1946. On May 1,
1949, she was united in marriage to Harold Paul “Kris” Kristiansen. Over
the years Dorothy worked at the Oliver Plant, St. Johns Lutheran Church,
Band Box Cleaners, Spurgeon's, and retired from the First Security Bank
in 1993. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Charles City, Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, V.F.W. Auxiliary and
volunteered for Hospice and the Boy Scouts. Dorothy was a voracious
reader and “read just about all the books in the library.” Her world
revolved around the church and grandchildren, pretty much in that order.
Whatever the church needed or whatever program or event the
grandchildren were doing she was there. Her husband and she spent most
of the time around her home. She closely followed the Iowa Hawkeyes and
enjoyed joining the mall walkers and having a cup of coffee. At a young
age she preferred baseball over dolls and was on the high school
basketball team. Living family members include three children: Dr.
Bradley (Marilyn) Kristiansen, DC, of Cedar Rapids, Brenda (Bruce) de
Buhr, of Minneapolis, Brian (Lisa) Kristiansen, of Cedar Rapids;
five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edna
Stott, of Charles City. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother Glenn Lincke; and two sisters Velva Meyer and Audrey Lincke. Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.
Duane Vick
Duane Vick, 77, of 1768 Oak Drive, Charles City, died Thursday March 8, 2012, in Chickasaw County. No visitation will be held. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Donald Lacklore SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Donald Lacklore, 87, of
San Luis Obispo, died March 5, 2012, at his home. Don and his wife, Margaret, spent the last 25 years in San Luis Obispo following their retirement. He loved sports and his dog, Bubba.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Winne Lacklore; a sister, Veonne Browning; and a son, Danny.
Condolences may be sent to: Margaret Laclore, 1821 Sola Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.
Posted on 12 March 2012 Darlene Joy McLaughlin
A funeral Mass for Darlene will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. SE, Mason City, with Reverend Craig Steimel and Reverend Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
followed by a scriptural wake service at the
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City. Darlene Joy McLaughlin was born on Oct. 8, 1929, in Charles City, the daughter of Stephen W. and Leona (Rowley) Groesbeck. Darlene graduated from the Floyd Consolidated School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Veryle McLaughlin on March 10, 1951, in Charles City, and to this marriage two children were born, David and Teri. Darlene worked for Linotype in Charles City, for Piggly Wiggly, Electrolux, Park Clinic, sold Avon for many years, and was a substitute bus aide. Darlene was an avid square dancer, enjoyed
golfing, riding her bike, ballroom dancing, polka, and camping. She was
secretary of the Square Dance Campers. She was also a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church, life member of the Women of the Moose, St. Leo
Rose Circle, VFW ladies Auxiliary, and the Surf Dance Club. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Veryle
McLaughlin, of Mason City; two children, David McLaughlin (Kay), of
North Charleston, S.C., and Teri Copas (Brett Calvin), of Houston,
Texas; grandchildren Ryan McLaughlin (Cassie), of Chaska, Minn., and
Brian Canady (Erin), of Charleston, S.C.; great-grandchildren Jake
McLaughlin, of Chaska, Minn., Hunter McLaughlin, of Chaska, Minn., and
Ronan Canady, of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, Alan Groesbeck, of
Independence, and Jerry Groesbeck, of Osage; two sisters-in-law, Ruth
Groesbeck, of Charles City, and Mary Lou Engstler (Duane), of Britt; a
brother-in-law, Larry McLaughlin (Jean), of Mason City; as well as many
nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; two
brothers, Byron and Ronald Groesbeck; and three sisters-in-law, Bonnie,
Roma and Brenda Groesbeck. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel: 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, (641) 423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com, is in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Mae Arnold
Those wishing to express their sympathy through a memorial can be made to the family at P.O. Box 236 Klemme, IA 50449. Those memorials are appreciated and will go to a charity or organization that Evelyn supported.
Grade school at the Riverside Country School near
the IowaRiver south of Klemme was her first step in her education. Most
days she walked with other students the mile trek to school. Klemme High
School was next. Evelyn played in the school band and was also active in
other extracurricular activities. Occasionally in the summer she joined
the youth group at the Methodist Lake Okoboji Camp for study and social
events. She had made many Klemme friends and also visited with her aunt
Amanda Tice in Mason City and made numerous friends with the
neighborhood girls. As a young lady Evelyn went to teacher’s college
summer school in Cedar Falls and the fall of that year she graduated
from high school in 1939. She started her lifelong teaching career in
the same Riverside School where she was a student. Evelyn continued her
education throughout the years and received her B.A. degree from Upper
Iowa. After teaching in several country schools, Evelyn
taught in Meservey, Humboldt and also the Charles City school system
where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa organization. In Charles
City she survived the destructive tornado by remaining in her apartment
until it was over. Evelyn had an aging mother in Klemme and during this
time for many years Evelyn finished her teaching duties then ran home to
tend to her mother. Teaching wasn’t Evelyn’s only interest. Evelyn
enjoyed yearly visits to the Iowa State Fair and to the Clay County
Fair. Even tractor shows were interesting but antique displays were much
preferred. She enjoyed antiques and purchased collectables that caught
her eye. Evelyn kept in touch with her students and fellow teachers even
after retirement through various meetings, and letters. Many former
students sent cards and letters on special occasions. Although she traveled the western U.S., deep
gorges and rugged mountains those didn’t appeal to her. Evelyn preferred
traveling Iowa and surrounding states. She liked to visit her nieces and
nephews and remembered them with gifts on their special days. Family
dinners, reunions, and various family activities were among her list of
enjoyable things. After retirement Evelyn continued to reside in Klemme and shared a home with her brother Wilbur Arnold. She grew frail but energetic and continued on with the activities she loved. It is impossible to summarize her life in a few paragraphs and her life touched so many others in their memories. Evelyn is survived by her brothers Wilbur and Bruce Arnold and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Service arrangements are being held by Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme, (641) 587-2510.
Donald Lackore SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Donald Lackore, 86, of
San Luis Obispo, died March 5, 2012, at his home. Don and his wife, Margaret, spent the last 25
years in San Luis Obispo following their retirement. He loved sports and
his dog, Bubba. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret
Lackore; a son, David; brothers Keith and Dale Lackore; and his sisters
Lavonne Todd and Lois Anderson. Don was preceded in death by his parents,
Clifford and Winne Lackore; a sister, Veonne Browning; and a son, Danny. Condolences may be sent to: Margaret Lackore, 1821 Sola Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.
Posted on 13 March 2012
Lois Joyce (Easterly) DeLacy
TULSA, Okla. — Lois Joyce (Easterly) DeLacy was
born Nov. 10, 1919, in Colwell, Iowa, to J.T. and Nettie (Duncan)
Easterly and passed from this life March 12, 2012, in Tulsa at the age
of 92. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband of 43 years, Keith F. DeLacy. She is survived by her daughters:
Denise McFarlane (Darrel), of Springdale, Ark.; Chris DeLacy, of Tulsa,
Okla.; Laurie McDowell, of Minnetonka, Minn.; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and her brother,
Dale Easterly (Judy), of Charles City, Iowa. A memorial service celebration will be held at
Kirkland Chapel at Camp Loughridge, 4900 W. 71st St., in Tulsa, at 2
p.m. on Wednesday, March 14. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Lois’ memory to Good Shepherd Hospice, 6218 S Lewis Ave., Apt. 110 Tulsa, OK 74136.
Posted on 14 March 2012
LeRoy C. Duffy
LeRoy C. Duffy, 79, of Charles City, died
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles
City. Memorial services for LeRoy Duffy will be held at
11 a.m. on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim
Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. The family will greet friends Saturday 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 15 March 2012 LeRoy Charles ‘Duff’ Duffy U.S. Air Force (1952-1956) 
“Duff” Duffy, 79, of Charles City, died Wednesday,
March 14, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. Memorial services for Duff will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, March 17, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim
Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Burr Oak
Cemetery at Burr Oak. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles
City Ceremonial Unit. The family will greet friends Saturday at the
church an hour prior to the service. LeRoy Charles “Duff” Duffy was born Dec. 23, 1932, at LeRoy, Minn., the son of Charles and Dorothy (Wells) Duffy. In 1951 he graduated from Riceville High School and in 1968 received his Associate Degree from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Duff served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956.
Living family members include his wife of 54
years, Lorraine, of Charles City; two children, Michael (Kim) Duffy, of
Marietta, Ga., and Denise (Joe) Miglio, of Lemont, Ill.; four
grandchildren: Ben and Shannon Duffy and Joey and Zach Miglio; a sister,
Donna Mc-Farland, of Willard, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers and two sisters. Memorials may be directed to the Charles City
YMCA, Trinity United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society or
charity of choice. 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.
Charley F. Waters  NORA SPRINGS — Charley F. Waters, 92, of Nora Springs died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral services for Charley will be held at 11 a.m on Saturday, March 17, at the First Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye Avenue, Nora Springs with the Reverend Glen Bandel officiating. Burial will be held in Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.
Charley Waters was born April 7, 1919, at home in Floyd County, the son of Frank and Mary Emma (Stiller) Waters. He attended the Rock Grove School. On June 16, 1946, he was united to marriage to Ruth Bishop at the Christian Church in Nora Springs. Charley and Ruth were married for 13 years before their pride and joy of their life was born, Karen Sue.
Charley was a lifelong member of the Nora Springs
Christian Church serving in every capacity of the church along with
filling the pulpit. He loved to play his violin or jew’s harp whenever
anybody would visit him, but his greatest joy and love was his family.
He enjoyed visits from Karen and her husband Greg and his grandchildren
and great grandchildren. He loved to tell them stories of his younger
days. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of
65 years, Ruth Waters at the Nora Springs Care Center; beloved daughter
Karen (Greg) Nettifee, of Garner; and his beloved grandchildren: Eric
Nettifee and fiancée Shaada Mennear, of Garner, Jeremy (Amber) Nettifee,
of Clear Lake; beloved great grandsons, Riley Nettifee and Hunter
Lamfers; sisters-in-laws Lorie Waters, Esther (Harry) Owzerak;
brothers-in-law Carroll (Joyce) Bishop, and Jim Hibner; along with a
host of nephews, nieces and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank
and Mary Waters; brothers Clayton, Eli and Junior; a sister, Cora; niece
Shari Hibner; and two infant great-nephews. The Waters/Nettifees would like to thank all those who helped make Charley’s last year meaningful and comfortable. We cherish his memory together and look forward to a joyous heavenly reunion when we can say we are “finally home.” The family would like to say “thank you” to the Nora Springs Care Center for their excellent care, Mercy Hospital and Hospice of North Iowa.
William Leo Birkholz 
William Leo Birkholz, of Fairborn,
and formerly of Charles City, made a gentle transition into
the nonphysical on Saturday March 10, 2012.
No new obituaries on line on 17, 18, 19, 20 March 2012 Bill is a loving husband of nearly 61
years to Arlene Birkholz; father to Debra J. White, Kent G.Birkholz (Jean Wernick), Rhonda S.
Marthaler (Mike); and his loving schnauzer, Fritz. He is
grandfather to Andrew White (Stephanie), Alex White, Zachary
Birkholz, Daniel and Elizabeth Marthaler, Rachel Wernick;
and great-grandfather to Cameron and Carly Jean Birkholz.
Bill is also a brother to Hazel Ann Kaye, Donald Birkholz
and June Johnson; brother-in-law to Erv and Boonie Loomis,
Larry Kaye; uncle to Kim and Vickie Loomis and Terry Zurcher. Greeting him on the other side was
his sweet grandson, Travis Birkholz; his parents, Thelma and
Leo; and many other close friends and relatives. Born and raised as a ���town kid” in
Charles City, Bill fell in love at the tender age of 14 with
a pretty, brown-eyed country girl, from Greene, Arlene
Zurcher. The two were married on March 25, 1951, and began a
very active Air Force career which included two tours to
Germany, two tours to Vietnam and one tour to Thailand. He
spoke three languages throughout his career in intelligence
and was heavily involved in the in the, now infamous,
“Project Bluebook.” As we all know, if he told you any more
than this about his job, he “would have to kill you!” Master
Sargeant Birkholz was honorably discharged in 1974, changed
from his uniform into a sport jacket and went back to work
at FTD for another 23 years. So as not to get bored, Bill also was licensed for 20 years as a special deputy for the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and was a local gunsmith in Fairborn from 1977-99. He was also a life long member of the Masonic Lodge in Charles City and participated in the local Fairborn chapter. Bill had a lot of varied interests throughout his life and managed to entertain and delight with his quick wit and ability to remember all sorts of dates, numbers, names and assorted “factoids.” He loved a good joke and loved repeating it even more! Loved by small children and adored by dogs, he is now free to run and play with them and for that we are all so grateful!
Lowell R. Shultz  Lowell R. Shultz, 92, of Charles
City, died Wednesday evening March 14, 2012, at the 11th
Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday March 19, at the Marble Rock United Methodist Church, 208 Iowa St., in Marble Rock.
Lowell was born on April 13, 191, in
Powersville to Clinton and Myrtle (Elfers) Shultz. He was a
twin with his brother Lloyd who died before reaching the age
of one. His life revolved around farming as he grew up with
his other five brothers. He graduated from Marble Rock High
School and settled in working on the farm and also having an
ag and fertilizer business. His love was always farming and
he enjoyed getting together with other farmers for coffee
and talk. Lowell is survived by his son, Lloyd
(Linda) Pierson, of Charles City; a grandson, Clinton
Pierson, of Big Lake, Minn.; granddaughter Kelley Pierson,
of Charles City; two sister-in-laws and many nephews and
nieces. Preceding Lowell in death were his
parents; his brothers: Lloyd, Dan, Raymond, Dean, George and
Clyde; along with one granddaughter. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fullertonfh.com. The Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City, (641) 228-4211, is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 16 March 2012 Virginia Martin
Virginia Martin, 82, of Charles City, died
Monday, March 19, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in
Charles City. A memorial Mass for Virginia Martin will be held
at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later
date in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from
5-8 p.m. on Wednesday where the rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. and a
scriptural prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will
continue Thursday at the church an hour prior to the Mass. Virginia Barbara Roethler Martin was born April
11, 1929, in Waterloo, the daughter of Edmond and Sophia (Strickertz)
Roethler. She graduated from Osage High School in 1946. On July 3, 1948,
she was united in marriage to Rex Martin. She was a member of the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where for several years she sang
in the choir and also arranged flowers at the church. Living family members include her husband, Rex
Martin, of Charles City; two sons, Michael (Judy) Martin, of Owatonna,
Minn. and Mitchell (Kim) Martin, of Waukee; and eight grandchildren,
Samantha Martin-Horner, Tabitha Martin, Hannah (Jamie) Gerleman, Letasha
(Tracy) Baxter, Benjamin (Ashley) Caster, Alicia Putney, Travis Putney
and Jessica Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
brother, Eugene Roethler; and a sister, Veronica Katcher. 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.
Charles A. Hibner Charles A. Hibner, 86, of Charles City died
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City. Funeral services for Charles Hibner will be held
at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles
City with Pastor Ruth Yeaton of First Baptist Church officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at the
Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Visitation will continue Saturday at
the funeral home 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 21 March 2012 Lisetta Harden 
Lisetta Harden, 104, of Osage, formerly of Charles
City, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Funeral services for Lisetta Harden will be held
at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Eden Presbyterian Church, rural Rudd with
Pastor John Bates officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Presbyterian
Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in
Charles City from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the church an hour prior
to the service. Lisetta Regina Schmidt Harden was born July 29,
1907, near Rudd, the daughter of Adam and Margaret (Brandau) Schmidt. At
the age of two, her parents moved to a farm in the Floyd area. She
attended rural country school and later Floyd Consolidated School.
Following graduation, Lisetta attended the University of Minnesota
before transferring to Gates Business College in Waterloo. She graduated
with a degree in secretarial work and began working in Waterloo. Lisetta
later returned to Charles City and worked at the Hart Parr. For years,
she was a homemaker and after her daughters graduated high school, she
returned to work as a secretary. She worked in the legal firm of A.C.
Campbell and then with Frye and McCartney until retirement. On Feb. 1, 1935, Lisetta was united in marriage
to Harold E. Harden at the Eden Presbyterian Manse. They lived in the
Floyd area and on March 1, 1938, moved to Aplington. In 1943, they
purchased a farm near Floyd where they lived until August 1989 when they
moved to Charles City. She was baptized and confirmed at Eden
Presbyterian Church north of Rudd. Later, she became a member of the
First Congregational Church in Charles City. She served as a Sunday
school teacher, member of the Women of Moose, Deaconess on the
Prudential Board and as secretary of the General Women’s Fellowship.
Lisetta was president for many years of the Parent Teacher Association
for the Floyd Consolidated School and was also active in the Band
Parents Club. Living family members include two daughters,
Myrna Jean (Daryl) Jakoubek, of Floyd, Marilyn Faye (R. Jon) Ehrman, of
Madison, Ala.; seven grandchildren: Scot (Holi) Schweinfurth, of Garner,
Susan (John Mansfield) Schweinfurth, of Riverside, Calif., Sean (Cherie)
Schweinfurth, of Charles City, Sandra (Brad) Bean, of Floyd, Chad
(Deanne) Jakoubek, of Floyd, Kimberly Young, of Carrollton, Texas, Julie
(Andrew) Kupersmith, of College Point, N.Y.; 15 great-grandchildren; and
five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two
brothers, Eugene and Justus Schmidt; a sister, Sidonia Philipp; and a
son-in-law, Kenneth Schweinfurth. 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.
Charles A. Hibner U.S. Navy WWII
Charles A. Hibner, 86, of Charles City, was
reunited with his loving wife of more than 60 years, Beverly. He passed
away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in
Charles City. Funeral services for Charles Hibner will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, with Pastor Ruth Yeaton of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Visitation will continue Saturday at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.
On March 7,
1948, he was united in marriage to Beverly Loomis at the Little Brown
Church in Nashua. They farmed and raised livestock near Charles City.
Charles retired from White Farm after 30 years. He was a member of the U.A.W. 1315 and served as the Chief Steward for many years. He was a
founding member, and board member of the Labor Council Credit Union.
Charles was proud of the pond and house he built, and in later years the
second house he built for Diane. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting,
camping, playing cards with family, and attending bluegrass. Much of his
days were spent gardening and selling his produce at the farmer’s
market. Providing for and supporting his family was very important to
him. He was always very proud of his daughter and granddaughter, and he
enjoyed all their time spent together. Charles was a member of Trinity United Methodist
Church, VFW, Charles City Senior Citizens, U.A.W. 1315, and the farmer’s
market. Living family members include a daughter, Diane
(Aaron) Hobert, of Charles City; a granddaughter, Sarah Shearman, of Des
Moines; a brother, Don (Doris) Hibner, of Charles City; two sisters,
Fern (Vern) Kramer, of Charles City, and Marian Hahn, of St. Petersburg,
Fla.; cousin, Jim Hibner, of Ames; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife
Beverly in 2010; three brothers, Leo Hibner, Duane Hibner, and Donovan
Hansen. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, is in
charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at
www.hauserfh.com. Posted on 22 March 2012 Robert ‘Bob’ Charlton U.S. Army WWII 
Robert “Bob” Charlton, 85, of Waterloo, died
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral services will be private. Robert Hugh Charlton was born July 10, 1926, at Salem, Ill, the son of Hugh and Grace (Ames) Charlton. He received his education at East High School in Waterloo. Bob proudly served in the United States Army during World War II.
Living family members include his wife, Marlyn Charlton, of Waterloo; three children, David (Kim) Charlton, of Cedar Falls, Brian (Pam) Charlton, of Charles City, Cathy Smith, of Waterloo and Mark (Wendy) Charlton, of Lincoln, Neb.; nine grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Dean (Betty) Charlton, of Waterloo.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to charity of donors choice. 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 March 2012 No new obituaries published on 24, 25 March 2012 Neena Jones
Neena Jones, 55, of Charles City passed away
Friday, March 23, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home after a
courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Charles City, with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Friends may greet the family 5-8 p.m. on Monday, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. A private inurnment will be held at Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
Left to cherish Neena’s memory is her mother,
Mary Ann Fisher, of Ionia; her daughter, Heather Jones, of Charles City;
four sons, Travis (Angie) Christensen, of Tripoli, Jamie Jones, Edward
“Eddie” Hartson, and Dakotah Jones, all of Charles City; four sisters,
Charlene Fisher, of Ionia, Lori (Mike) Fisher Kuykendall, of Floyd, Dee
Etta (Felix) Alberto, of Charles City, Tiffaney Fisher, of Waterloo;
five brothers, Kevin Fisher, of Witchita, Kan., Darwin (Rita) Fisher, of
New Hampton, Dale Fisher, of Charles City, Larry Fisher, of Faribault,
Minn., Randy Fisher, of Ionia; 10 grandchildren, Isabell, McKenna,
Dianna, Ariana, Lakiya, Jerell, Mataya, Jamiya, Tonita, and Shauntal;
and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Father, Charles; a brother, Calvin; and a niece, Rachel.
Posted on 26 March 2012 Eveline Hinds
GENEVA, Neb. — Eveline Hinds, 94, of Lincoln, and
formerly of Nashua, Iowa, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the
Lancaster Manor in Lincoln. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva. Visitation is Thursday from 1-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Interment will be in the Geneva Public Cemetery.
Posted on 27 March 2012 Ruth Mary (Cink) Robinson  ALGONA — Ruth Mary (Cink) Robinson died Monday,
March 26, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. She was
94. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 28, from 4-8
p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 29, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Ruth was born Oct. 18, 1917, in Wesley, the
daughter of Frank and Bertha (Ciha) Cink. She grew up in Wesley where
she attended St. Joseph Catholic School, country school and later
attended school in Britt before finishing her schooling in Bancroft.
After her schooling she worked at the Bradley Restaurant. On Aug. 22, 1938, Ruth was united in marriage to
Eugene “Bud” Robinson at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bancroft. After
their marriage they lived in Bancroft for a short time before moving to
Algona. They later moved to Los Angeles where Bud worked at the ship
yards, in support of the war, before returning to Algona. Ruth worked
for 11 years at the Good Samaritan Society and later provided private in
home health care. Ruth enjoyed being with, visiting and taking care
of her many family and friends, as well as being on the farm, animals,
gardening and flowers, cooking and baking. She was a member of the
Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Cecelia Parish. She is survived by her children, William and
Phyllis Robinson, of Algona; Richard and Barb Robinson, of Dow City;
Janice Jergenson, of Algona; Jean and Richard Erpelding, of St. Joe;
Joanne Robinson, of Charles City; John and Carla Robinson, of Cylinder;
James Robinson, of Chandler, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; sister, Frances and Michael Stoffel, of Willmar,
Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud on Oct. 10, 1987; granddaughter, Susan Sohler; brothers, James and Julius Cink; sister, Lillian Watts.
Eveline Hinds Eveline Hinds was born to William C. Bryan and
Beulah Williams Bryan on June 5, 1917, at Gray, Okla. She passed away on
Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Lancaster Manor in Lincoln, Neb., at
the age of 94 years. Eveline graduated from Perryton, Texas, High School in 1935. She then went one year to PAMC (Panhandle Agriculture and Mechanical College) in Goodwell, Okla.
She married Marshal Ray Hinds
in Perryton on Sept. 5, 1936. She then served in the ministry as support
and encourager to her husband in both the United Methodist and United
Church of Christ (Congregational) conferences. They served churches in
Copeland, Kan.; Keensburg and Lyons, Colo.; Creston and Nashua; as well
as Madrid, Palisade, Auburn, Geneva and Alexandria in Nebraska. Each
church was very special to Eveline, but the most unique parish they
served was the original Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua. It
was there that she and Marshal bought and operated the Stagecoach
Restaurant and she taught herself photography. She opened the highly
successful Wildwood Studios and won many state and national awards with
her photographs. Upon retirement, Marshal and Eveline moved to Geneva,
Neb., where Marshal served the Geneva UCC Church as interim for two
years. In all the churches, Eveline sang in the choir and was often
requested for solos at special events. Eveline was very proficient at helping her
husband restore Model A cars and together they also built a conversion
van. On the golf course she was a force to be reckoned with. She was
also passionate about her grand and great-grandchildren, displaying
their pictures. She had a passion for shoes of all kinds and was renown
for her shoe collections. In her later years she was often asked to give
either a “Shoe program” or a “Little Brown Church” program. Her unselfishness, compassion and zest for life
continue to inspire and encourage her loved ones and friend. Eveline was preceded in death by husband, Rev.
Marshal R. Hinds. She is survived by her children: Don Hinds and wife
Jan, of Fremont, Neb., Sarah and husband Wendell Fairbanks, of Hastings,
Neb., Rev. Nita Hinds-Park and husband Dennis Park, of Lincoln, Neb.;
also by eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,
at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva, Neb.
Visitation is Thursday from 1-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in
Geneva, Neb. Interment will be in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Posted on 28 March 2012
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