Howard W. Barrett, 96
U.S. Navy   WWII

Howard W. Barrett, 96, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Howard Barrett will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at the Gospel Lighthouse in Floyd. Pastor Paul Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at 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 and Friday at the church an hour prior to service.

Howard Wayne Barrett was born Jan. 21, 1916, on a farm in Rudd Township, the son of Clarence and Katherine (Hills) Barrett. He attended rural school in Floyd County, and high school in Orchard. Howard farmed for several years. On Feb. 14, 1942, he married Ellen M. Morey in Fayette. In March 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy and served the entire wartime of three years and eight months in the Southwest Pacific aboard ship. Howard was a carpenter, painter, and spent over thirty years working at the Oliver-White Farm Corporation. He liked to hunt, travel all over the United States, some in Canada and Mexico, but enjoyed most traveling to see all of his family. Howard was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Floyd, Moose Lodge, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Those thankful for sharing Howard’s life are his children: Thomas (Joy) Barrett, of Blue Ridge, Ga., Milan (Julie) Barrett, of Wilber, Neb., Patrick (Judy) Barrett, of Floyd, and Karen (Bob) McGinn, of Cedar Falls; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren; a sister, Lola Nelson, of Osage; and special friend June Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Ellen; a son, Robert; brother-in-law, Obert Nelson; and a niece, Joyce Nelson.

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.

Vern Deetz, 83

Vern Deetz, 83, of 1611 Windfall Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Father Carl Ries will be officiating. Interment will be at Howard Cemetery in Elma. A visitation will be held 5-8 pm on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Fullerton-Hage.

Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211.

Posted on 1 November 2012

Nathan John Picht, 23

Nathan John Picht, 23, of Mason City and formerly of Osage, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov.3, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Stephen Bohling and Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following the memorial service at the church.

The family suggests that those attending the memorial service dress in casual attire.

Nathan was born Dec. 27, 1988, in Mason City, the son of Shawn Picht and Julie Lenehan. He graduated from Osage High School in 2007 and from NIACC with an AA degree as an automotive technician. He was currently working at Theilen Auto in Mason City. Nathan was always willing to jump in and help with a car, a roof, a move or anything, with that contagious smile or a joke to keep it fun. Even at a young age, he loved the farm and enjoyed working around farm equipment.

Nathan is survived by his mother, Julie Cerwinske (Larry Welch), of Mason City; his father, Shawn (Jeanne) Picht, of Charles City; two sisters, Ashley (Marc) Sullivan and children, Payton, Micah and Keaton of Osage, and Alyssa Picht (Eric Fossey) and son, Jevin, of Carpenter; two brothers, Matthew (Andrea) Picht and children, Jordyn and Aubrey, of Osage, and Tanner Schultz (Britney Rauk), of Mason City; one step-brother, Jeffrey (Kendra) Harris, of Charles City; one step-sister, Jacque (Karl) Dilks, of Altoona; maternal grandparents, Bob and Jayne Lenehan, of Waterloo; paternal grandparents, John and Bonnie Picht, of Plymouth; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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

Charlotte Fonda, 37

Charlotte Fonda, 37, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City.

Funeral services for Charlotte Fonda will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home Monday from 10 a.m. until service time.

Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.hauserfh.com.

Vern Deetz, 83,

Vern Deetz, 83, of 1611 Windfall Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Father Carl Ries will be officiating. Interment will be at Howard Cemetery in Elma. A visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Fullerton-Hage. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

Vern William Deetz was born on Dec. 17, 1928, to Martin and Leta Deetz in Waucoma. He grew up in Waucoma and then later graduated from New Hampton High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1951 and served in the Korean War. On July 17, 1956, he married Gladys Thompson. To this union seven children were born. Vern and Gladys made their home on a farm in Charles City.

Vern loved farming. He worked as a farmer and farm mechanic for most of his life. He would spend his days outside working and taking care of the farm animals. Vern had also worked as a bartender at the Blue Bird in Elma; which he really enjoyed. When he wasn’t working his interests included: playing cards, spending time with his family, listening to country music or baseball games on the radio, and vegetable gardening. Vern was a caring person who liked to help people. Vern was also a proud veteran of the Korean War, and would march in Alta Vista on Memorial Day.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Gladys Deetz, of Charles City; seven children: Steven (Judy) Deetz, of Charles City, David (Kay) Deetz, of Forest City, Shelia (Donald) Novak, of Spirit Lake, Lori (Mark) Johnson, of Charles City, Brian (Kathy) Deetz, of Charles City, Kevin Deetz, of Floyd, and Sharla Sylvester, of Mason City; a sister, Marian Franzen; a brother, Arnold Deetz; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Samantha Rose Deetz; sisters Corrine Hirsch and Lorene Johnson; and a brother, Leo Deetz.

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 4 November 2012

Galen E. Miller
 

GREENE — Funeral services for Galen Miller, 89, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at The First Presbyterian Church in Greene, with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service, Sunday night at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday. Galen was born on Nov. 2, 1923, the son of Zoa Grace Miller and George Washington Miller and died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at North Iowa Mercy Health Center in Mason City. Following his father’s death in 1931, he farmed in Bennezette Township, Butler County and graduated from Greene High School in 1940. Upon graduation he attended Iowa State University on a baseball scholarship before returning home to run the family farm.

Galen loved playing fast-pitch softball and played several years for the Barth Chevrolet team. He was a great shortstop with an amazing arm and loved to reminisce about his playing days and his teammates. That amazing arm earned him offers to play professional ball, which he turned down because of his responsibility running the family farm and supporting his family.

Galen met Loretta Janssen in 1953 while both attended Rural Youth. They married on Dec. 14, 1954, in Hampton, Iowa. They became the parents of four children while farming together until Galen’s retirement in 2008. During these years Galen and Loretta were avid bowlers, competing in leagues in Hampton and Greene. He loved and encouraged his children to be involved in many activities and always made the time to attend their school events without fail. He was never too tired or too busy for a game of catch in the yard. He continued to enjoy attending sports and other school events of his grandchildren, becoming an outstanding role model to yet another generation. Galen always modeled hard work, dedication, and honesty while displaying a kind, gentle, humble spirit. He had an unending supply of patience for which we were all grateful. He could always be counted on for a silly joke or lighthearted comment and had a playful demeanor that will live on in the many memories and stories of life with his family. He demonstrated his strength and unwillingness to give up right up until his final breath.

Galen was a real estate broker, first with Miller Real Estate, later Miller and Marsh Real Estate and finally with Miller & Miller Real Estate. He was a member of the Greene School Board and also served as president. Galen was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church while serving as an elder and trustee.

Galen is survived by his loving wife, Loretta of Greene; a daughter, Pam (Kent) Kennedy of DeWitt; a son, Mark (Patti) Miller, of Charles City; and a daughter, Sandy (Jeff) Mouw, of Greene; ten grandchildren, Laura Kennedy, Kathleen (Ryan) Kedley, Andrew Kennedy, Tricia Miller, Eric (fiancé Anna Feller) Miller, Emily Miller, Sara Mouw, David Mouw, Leah Mouw and Daniel Mouw; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, George in 1932; his mother, Zoa in 1982; daughter, Laurie in 1965; brother, Duane and his wife Marian Miller; and sister, Burneile and her husband Duane Wylam.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Galen Miller Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636 Arrangements have been entrusted to at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Posted on 5 November 2012

Hazel C. Gritzner, 85

Hazel C. Gritzner, 85, of Plainfield, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Linden Place-Bartels Retirement Community.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday Nov. 8, at the First Baptist Church in Plainfield.

Friends may greet the family 4-8 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 7, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Online condolences for Hazel's famliy may be left at hugebackfuneralhom.com, (641) 435-4134

Harriette Irene Jewell, 93

GREENE — A Graveside Service for Harriette Irene Jewell, 93, formerly of Greene, will be held at 11:3.0 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating.

Harriette Jewell passed away on Oct. 13, 2012, in Oceanside, Calif.

Following the Graveside Service, a lunch will be served in the United Methodist Church in Greene.

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

Edna M. Hauser-Kohls, 88

Edna M. Hauser-Kohls, 88 of Greene, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at St. John United Church of Christ-Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Richard Bast, 58

Richard Bast, 58, of Nashua, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134. Online condolences for Richard's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Posted on 6 November 2012

Edna M. Hauser-Kohls, 88

Edna M. Hauser-Kohls, 88, of Greene, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at St. John United Church of Christ-Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua with Pastor Jessica Margrave Schirm presiding.

Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Kurt Lokenvitz, Dan Hillyer, Adam Hauser, Aaron Hauser, Andrew Hauser, Joel O’Brien, Jeremy Cole, and Matt Hauser serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences for Edna’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Edna Martha Helen Hauser-Kohls was born June 29, 1924, just north of Nashua in Carrville. She was the oldest child born to Alfred and Helen Vetter. Edna attended rural country school in Carrville through the third grade and attended Butler School, west of Nashua through the sixth grade. She then attended Young School and graduated from Nashua High School. She enrolled at the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, and took a job teaching at a rural school near her home. She married Leonard Hauser on June 16, 1946, at St. John’s Church in Nashua. He passed away on July 29, 1990. Edna was later united in marriage to Art Kohls on Feb. 14, 1998.

Edna cherished spending time with her family and friends. Whether it be hosting neighborhood coffees, marathon card games or planning large family celebrations, she did it with endless energy. Her zest for life was contagious. She relaxed by baking bite sized cookies for EVERYONE and fishing with Art.

Survivors include two sons, David (Carlene) Hauser, of Allison, and James (Penny) Hauser, of Waverly; one step-son, Wayne (Jeanette) Kohls, of Waterloo; five daughters: Jo Ann (Norman) Mest of Bettendorf, Delores(Darrell) Hillyer, of Davenport, Jean (Jim) O’Brien, of Greene, Carol (Bob) Cole, of Greene, and Cristal Butzin and fiancé Joseph Thiel of Bettendorf; one step-daughter, Betty Hiedi of Waterloo; 16 grandchildren: Kurt Lokenvitz, Kelly Ohlweiler, Daniel Hillyer, Robin Tesch, Adam Hauser, Aaron Hauser, Andrew Hauser, Amy Johnson, Lori Risius, Melinda Hauser, Matthew Hauser, Heather Hauser, Joel O’Brien, Chaille Becker, Jeremy Cole and Cheyenne Steward; 29 great-grandchildren; 19 great-greatgrandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two sisters, Marian (Jim) Large, of Tulsa, Okla., and Helen Stonecypher, of Charles City; and one sister-in-law, Maxine Vetter, of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard;a brother, Ernest Vetter; son-in-law, Scott Wikner; a granddaughter, Jamie Hauser and a great-granddaughter, Faith Hauser.

The Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard E. Bast, 58

Richard E. Bast, 58 of Nashua died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Friends may greet the family from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Following the visitation there will be an 8 p.m. prayer service for family and friends. Online condolences for Richard’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Private family interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua. Honorary pallbearers will be his seven grandchildren, Karley Bast, Taylor Bast, Chase Bast, Addisyn Bast, Austin Bast, Cameron McMorris and Kyson Kielman. Richard Eugene Bast was born Sept. 16, 1954, in Cedar Falls, the son of Clifford and Sally (Johnson) Bast. He received his education in Nashua graduating from the Nashua High School in 1973. He married Liz Thompson and to this union two children were born. The couple later divorced. On Feb. 14, 1997, at their Nashua home, he married Cindy Marie Wayne, of Plainfield.

He will be remembered by his family as a hard working meat cutter and cabinet builder, having worked for area grocery stores, lockers and cabinet shops. He loved spending time in his garden, cutting wood, camping, his two dogs and any time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy; one son, Rich (Colleen) Bast, of New Hampton; one daughter, Amy Lee Bast of Nashua; one stepson, Colt (Megan Johnson) Kielman, of New Hampton; his father, Clifford Bast, of Nashua; seven grandchildren: Karley Bast, Taylor Bast, Chase Bast, Addisyn Bast, Austin Bast, Cameron McMorris and Kyson Kielman; two brothers, Craig (LaDonna) Bast, of Greeley, Colo., Ronald (Melinda) Bast of Preston, Minn.; two sisters, Cathleen Rain, of Preston, Minn., and Jeanine Hodge, of Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Bast and all his grandparents.

Posted on 7 November 2012

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Janell Onken, 75

Janell Onken, 75, of Charles City, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa Impatient Unit at Mason City.

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 10 November 2012

Roger E. Rings, 75

Roger E. Rings, age 75 of New Hampton, died Nov., 9, 2012, at his home near New Hampton.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph’s Center in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus celebrating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at New Hampton.

Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral mass on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for Roger’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

Roger Edward Rings was born on March 8, 1937, to Frank and Loretta (Kalkbrenner) Rings in New Hampton. He attended school in New Hampton and was a 1956 graduate of New Hampton High School. After graduating Roger farmed with his father. On Oct. 28, 1958, he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Douglas at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hampton. The couple made their home on the family farm where Roger has continued to live. Roger was a member of Holy Family Parish. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Roger is survived by his five children: David (Kathy) Rings, of Woodward, Elinor (Brett) Brass, of Charles City, and Randy Rings, Sandra (Randy) Tindell and Jeffrey (Mary Jo) Rings, all of New Hampton; his grandchildren: Justin (Rachael) Halvorson, Nicole Rings, Michelle, Stephanie and Dillon Tindell, Adrian, Alexis, Gavin and Kinslee Rings; his step-grandchildren: Nathaniel Huffman, Angela and Dustin Obermeier, Anissa, Lindsey and J. J. Jerdee; his great-grandchildren: Kadence Hillhouse, Kayci Tindell, Dalton and Carter Haberkorn and Blake McRoberts; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Jo; and two sisters, Luella Glaser and Frances Bohr.

Conway-Markham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 N. Broadway Ave., New Hampton, (641) 394-4331, is in charge of the arrangements.

Janell Onken, 75

Janell Ann “Ma” Onken, 75, of Charles City, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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.

Johnny Brown, 24

Johnny Brown, 24, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

No services are being planned at this time.

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 13 November 2012

Heather D. Wolters, 35

Heather D. Wolters, 35, of Charles City, formerly of Newton, died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be held at 1:45 p.m., Friday at the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Memorials may be made to Comprehensive Systems to go to buying lift chairs for the labor center Heather, the daughter of Tom and Janice (Rinehart) Wolters, was born on Feb. 11, 1977, in Newton. She lived in Newton for 10 years prior to moving to Charles City. She graduated from Charles City in 1995. Heather loved people, her dog, Wrangler, shopping and going on vacation.

Those left to honor Heather’s memory are her mother, Jan Wolters of Newton; grandmother, Betty White, of Oskaloosa; her two uncles, Jim and Marjie Rinehart and Tom and Lori Rinehart, both of Oskaloosa; and her cousins, Jenni and Nic Lynch and their children, Barrett and Callen Lynch, all of Oskaloosa.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Don Rinehart; step-grandfather, Ron White; paternal grandparents, Herman and Joyce Wolters; and her great-grandmother, Wilma Crouse.

Irene Rosenberg, 86, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Irene Rosenberg will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

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.

Johnny Brown, 24, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Memorial services for Johnny Brown will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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 14 November 2012

Irene Rosenberg, 86

CHARLES CITY - Irene Rosenberg, 86, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Irene Rosenberg will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Irene Margaret Becker Rosenberg was born Aug. 27, 1926, at Charles City, the daughter of Walter and Meta (Rieken) Becker. She graduated in 1944 from Charles City High School. On Aug. 15, 1948, she married Floyd Flugge. They later divorced. On Nov. 21, 1987, she was united in marriage to Glenn Rosenberg. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide at the Riverside Chautauqua. Irene was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies were dancing, gardening, sewing, baking and cooking, but she best enjoyed being a foster grandparent at Washington School, where she was recognized as a foster grandparent of the month.

Living family members include a son, Meldon (Roberta) Flugge of Leesville, La.; daughter Marilyn (Dave) Buttjer of Charles City; step-children Sharon (James) Parcel of Riceville and Diane Peterson of Carpenter; five grandchildren: Jonathan, Jason and Rebecca Flugge, and Matthew (Angela) and Benjamin Buttjer; six step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and six step-great grandchildren; and a brother, Albert (Catherine) Becker of New York.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Floyd Flugge, and Glenn Rosenberg; two brothers, Clarence and Harry Becker; two sisters, Esther Becker, and Elsie Hoeft; and a step-grandson, Jason Parcel.

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.

Robert G. Hedstrom, 76

COOPERSTOWN - Robert G. Hedstrom, 76, the step-father of Susan Jacob, of Charles City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Cooperstown, N.D.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cooperstown, N.D. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Interment will be in the Cooperstown Cemetery, Cooperstown, ND.

The Quam-Plaisted-Cushman Funeral Home, Cooperstown, N.D., is in charge of the arrangements.

Claire ‘Lefty’ Doyle

SOLON — Claire “Lefty” Doyle, 87 of Solon, died Wednesday Nov. 14, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery with military honors provided by the Solon American Legion. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Friday, with a vigil service starting at 7 p.m. at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 S. Cedar Street.

Lefty was born Dec. 25, 1924 in Oxford, the son of Charles and Evelyn (Davis) Doyle. Lefty served in the United States Army during WWII. He married Arlene Jiroutek on Sept. 28, 1948, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. He was a carpenter and farmer his entire life in the Solon area. Lefty enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing and jogging. Lefty was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Solon American Legion.

Lefty is survived by his wife, Arlene; children; Patrick (Sonne) of Floyd, Jerry (Laurie) of Shellsburg, Connie (Rick) Tompkins of Solon, Ken (Jodie) of Solon, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and siblings: James (Lorraine) of St. Paul, Minn., Fr. Tom of Coralville, and Carol (Roger) Hurt of Iowa City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Margaret McGill, and brother-in-law Bob McGill.

The family would like to thank Mercy Hospice Iowa City for all their compassion in caring for Lefty and his family.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.

Posted on 15 November 2012

James ‘Jim’ Jerald Nielsen

MASON CITY — James “Jim” Jerald Nielsen, 72, of Mason City died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service for Jim will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson, Mason City with the Reverend Emily Horrell officiating.

The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov.15, 2012, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City.

Should friend’s desire, memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

James Jerald Nielsen, son of Carl and Lydia (Heinemann) Nielsen was born Jan. 28, 1940, in Waterloo. Jim attended Waterloo schools and graduated from the East High School in Waterloo in 1958. Following graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. Before being honorably discharged on April 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Nancy Zubrod on Nov. 26, 1961, in Waterloo. To this union, three children were born: James, Michelle, and Anne. Jim and his family lived in Charles City, working as a paint contractor. Years later, Jim worked as a sales agent with Prudential Insurance, retiring in 1995 and moving to Mason City in 2004, where they made their home.

Jim enjoyed collecting coins, gardening, fishing, and being able to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to collect World War II memorabilia and enjoyed spending his time at auctions and collecting unique items along the way.

He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Mason City and the American Legion.

He will be missed by his wife of 51 years, Nancy Nielsen, of Mason City; children, James (Shannon) Nielsen, Britt, Michelle (Mike) Bamrick, Garner and Anne (Jeff) Eilertson, of Mason City; grandchildren, Mark, Jonah, Faith and Eden Nielsen, Cole, Payton, and Cade Bamrick, Sophia, Miya and Finn Eilertson; brothers, Don Nielsen, Inglewood, Calif., and Richard Nielsen, of Waterloo, and sisters, Jackie (Vince) Steffen, Cedar Rapids and Janice (Bob) Blake, of Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene and Harold and his sister, Bernice.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, (641) 423-2372, ColonialChapels.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry ‘Hank’ Siemons

GREENE — Henry Siemons, 91, of Greene, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. Services are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com

 Posted on 16 November 2012

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Henry ‘Hank’ B. Siemons

GREENE — Funeral services for Henry B. Siemons, 91, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 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 at the church one hour before services on Monday.

Henry Bernard Siemons was born on Nov. 26, 1920, in Stapelmoor, Germany, the son of Wilhelm and Gesine Stindt and died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial to the Hank Siemons Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Marti Friest, 54

OSAGE — Marti Friest, 54, of Stacyville, and formerly of Osage, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage. There will be a time of lunch and fellowship following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 877, Austin, MN. 55912.

Among her living family members is her son, Zach (Tina) Friest, of Charles City, along with Ed Friest, also of Charles City.

Maxine (Hebert) Kollman, 93

Maxine (Hebert) Kollman, 93, of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Scenic Manor. A Mass of Christian Burial for Maxine Kollman will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 415 Main St., Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

On Sept. 6, 1954, Maxine was united in marriage to Fredrick William Kollman at Charles City.

Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her daughter: Ann LaFontaine, 405 Indiana Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Posted on 19 November 2012

Donald E. Wright, 78

Donald E. Wright, 78, of Charles City died Nov. 18, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

Graveside services will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. The Rev. Jane Keel, of Messiah Lutheran Church, will officiate. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will give military honors. After the service and burial a gathering will be held at The Pub on the Cedar. Memorials may be made out to a charity of the givers choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com Donald was born on Oct. 3, 1934, in Charles City, to Joe and Grace (Huffman) Wright. He was raised in the home of his step-father Ted McDonald attending school in Charles City, Iowa and graduating from High School there. In 1953, he joined the Air Force and served our country until 1957. During his time in the Air Force he met his wife Arla in Washington State and they were married on June 15, 1956, in Ritzville, Wash. To this union were born son Donald Jr. and daughter Donette. After his time in the Air Force the family settled in Ritzville where he owned and operated Richfield Oil Co. He later worked as a school janitor where the kids really enjoyed him. In 1974 he and his family moved to Charles City where Donald worked for White Farm, Shield Bantom in Waverly and Solvay Animal Health before retiring in 1995.

Donald was an active person who loved many sports. He was a manager of a Little League team for many years and always found time for his favorite sport bowling. He was a Cub Master leader and enjoyed his time with youth to lead them in many sports and to help them develop their skills. He liked to drive and with his family they visited many places throughout the United States. He was community minded with his service as a member of the Ritzville, Wash., City Council. He was also an active member of the Eagles during his time in Washington State. He only slowed down in the last few years as his health began to decline.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 56 years Arla; children, Donald (Karen) Wright Jr. and Donette Walker; four grandchildren, Ryan (Holly) Wright, Brian (Megan) Walker, Shane Wright and Lexi Wright; three great-grandchildren, Gavin Walker, Hunter Wright, and Tatiana Wright; three aunts and one uncle.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Posted on 20 November 2012

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Donald Keith Boylan, 79

Donald Keith Boylan, 79, of Long Lake, Minn., and formerly of Charles City, died on Nov. 13, 2012, after contracting pneumonia and having struggled with atypical Parkinsonism for several years.

Donald was born on Aug. 20, 1933, in Charles City. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Bonnie Wulff Boylan, who was born in Floyd; three children, three grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and 11 nieces and nephews.

For 30 years, Don was boys’ basketball coach at Orono High School, west of Minneapolis, where he also taught mathematics and later became the district’s first computer/technology coordinator. In addition, he served as chief teacher negotiator for the Orono Education Association in contract talks.

Don, who was long active in the Calvin Presbyterian Church of Long Lake, was the third son of Irene May Imus Boylan and C. C. (Cliff) Boylan, a teacher and coach in Charles City for more than 30 years. Father and son, in addition to sharing a profession, had similar approaches to students in the classroom — patient, humor and insistent on results. Don also followed in his father’s footsteps when he coached his school’s first cross-country team, much as Cliff Boylan created Charles City’s regional Comet Relays in the 1940s.

Don was a member of basketball, football and track teams at Charles City High School, and played basketball at Grinnell College. He completed his education at the State University of Iowa.

Bonnie Wulff and Don, who were high-school sweethearts, graduated from Charles City High School in the class of 1951. They participated in annual reunions of a group of classmates that have continued for more than 60 years. Bonnie Boylan’s twin sister, Beverly, also married a classmate, Junior Moeller. The Wulff sisters graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids.

Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Jodi Cobb Boylan, of Watertown, Minn.; a daughter, Kathleen Boylan, of Bradenton Beach, Fla.; and a daughter and son-in-law, Susan Boylan and Lowell Seashore, of Maple Plain, Minn. In the next generations are grandchildren Katie Walker McNaughton, her husband, John, and their baby daughter, Addley; Andrew Walker; and Erin Boylan. Because of their warmth and concern, several other young people in the area came to consider the Boylans as grandparents.

Two of Don’s three siblings also survive: James Boylan, of New York, and Mary Ann Boylan Bernhard, of Orlando, Fla. Don’s other brother, Dr. Charles E. Boylan, of Bellevue, Wash., died in 1994.

Don’s surviving in-laws are the Moellers, who live in Des Moines; his sister-in-law Sharla Kvidera Boylan Ross, of Sammamish, Wash.; sister-in-law Betsy Wade Boylan, of New York, and brother-in-law Ralph Parker, of Orlando, Fla.

The funeral service was held Nov. 17 at Calvin Presbyterian in Long Lake, and interment will be at a later date in the National Cemetery at Fort Snelling, Minn. Don served in the Army from 1953 to 1955.

Memorials may be sent to the Orono Foundation for Education, Box 124, Maple Plain, Minn., 55359.

Posted on 22 November 2012

Carol Downing, 90

Carol Downing, 90, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Carol Downing will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday where a Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Carol Ruth Nehls Downing was born March 9, 1922, at Charles City, the daughter of Irving and Catherine “Bertha” (Wendt) Nehls. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1940. On July 12, 1943, she was united into marriage to James “Jim” Downing at the Immaculate Conception Rectory. Jim and Carol farmed all their lives near Charles City. Carol enjoyed doing needlework, was known as a “perfect” seamstress. Other interests included: music, playing the keyboard and violin, watching the Hawkeyes and Cubs, and traveling. For several years she volunteered at Jefferson Elementary School. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include eight children: Janet (Delbert) Pratt, of Nashua, Bill (Mary) Downing, of Charles City, Steve (Debra) Downing, of Charles City, Gary (Pam) Downing, of Nashua, Michael (Joyce) Downing, of Charles City, Pauline (William) Bravener, of Sumner, Cathy (Rob) Nordman, of Arlington, Texas, and Roger (Laurie) Downing, of Lake Mills; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Moore, of California; and three sisters-in-law, Annette Nehls, of Morro Bay, Calif,. Dorothy Letsch, of Grimes, and Joan Nixt, of Greene.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on Dec. 26, 2006; a great grandson, Gavin Bollman; two brothers, Robert Nehls and George Nehls; and a sister, Frances Scoles.

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.

Patricia “Pat” Lockhart Rude

Patricia “Pat” Lockhart Rude of Hudson, Wis. (formerly of Charles City) died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at the Christian Community Home (CCH).

The daughter of Arthur and Bessie Lockhart, Pat was born in Abington, Pa., on Aug. 14, 1924. She graduated as valedictorian from Mt. Holly High School in 1942 and began nursing studies that June. She received her R.N. from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia in 1944. After graduation she worked as a nurse based at Fort Defiance, Ariz. Pat married Theodore “Ted” A. Rude, Jr., VMD, her husband of nearly 61 years, on Aug. 3, 1946, in Abington, Pa. She assisted Ted in his veterinary practice and worked as a nurse in Stoughton, Wis. She moved to Charles City when Ted accepted a position at Salsbury Laboratories and later to Cedarburg, Wis., when Ted became general manager of Fromm Laboratories. She volunteered as a school nurse in Charles City and in Cedarburg.

Pat and Ted moved to Hudson after Ted’s retirement. They loved their time with their children and grandchildren. They enjoyed traveling together, especially on cruises. A talented bridge player, Pat taught her favorite game to many others. She sewed beautiful clothes for her family and friends. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City and United Methodist Church in Hudson.

Pat is survived by her five children: Mary (Stephen) Morse, David (Kate) Rude, Ted (Sheila) Rude III, Dan (Rose) Rude, Connie (Dale) Lundtvedt; her 10 grandchildren: Megan, Susannah, Caitlin, Alicia, Heidi, Carina, Colin, Cassandra, Ava and Connor; and her sister, Barbara (Harry) Hulmes.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and Arthur; her husband, Ted; her sisters, Betty and Eileen; and her brother, Arthur.

Her family has planned a celebration of her life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the United Methodist Church, 1401 Laurel Ave., in Hudson. Her children invite her extended family and friends to gather during the hour prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Private interment will occur at a later date.

The family extends special thanks to the caring staff at CCH. Memorials preferred to Christian Community Home, 1320 Wisconsin St., Hudson, Wis. 54016. Services are in the care of the O’Connell Family Funeral Home - Hudson chapel, (715) 386-3725, www.oconnellfuneralhomes. com.

Posted on 23 November 2012

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Carol K Smith, 68

Carol K Smith, 68, of Charles City died Nov. 21, 2012, at home. Services will be on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10:30 am at the United Church of Christ in Ionia.

Carol is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jim; five children: Colleen (Doug) Dixon, of New Hampton; Carla (Mark) Steuck, of Savage, Minn.; Steven (Terry Tucker), of North Washington; Julie (Dan) Guyan, of North Port, Fla.; and Stacy (Jeff) Babcock, of Charles City; 12 grandchildren: Joshua, Nathan and Leanna Dixon, Allyssa and Erika Steuck, Matthew and Blake Smith, Zachary (Halli Linderman) and Kelsey Townsend, Justin and Megan Babcock; a great-grand daughter, Jaydynn Mohr; and a sister, Cozette Dietrich, of Frankfort, Ind.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Dorothy (Green) Smith and grandson, Jade Smith.

Carol was born July 20, 1944, in Sioux City. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1962. On Oct. 20, 1962, she married Jim in Sioux City. They lived on a farm near Ionia for 49 years before moving to Charles City. Carol worked at Sara Lee and the Ionia Library. She enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing, doing puzzles, shopping, computers, rummage sales, Diet Dr. Pepper and flowers. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren.

Iowa Cremation, 4200 1st Ave NE, in Cedar Rapids, 1-888-871-3361, is in charge of the arrangements.

Cecil G. Pierson, 98

Cecil G. Pierson, 98 of Nashua, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

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

Monday, Nov. 26, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula presiding. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua, with Russell Brymer, Jeff Brymer, Tim Tyler, Ted Tyler, Ken Kilby and Jerry Mellody serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Online condolences for Cecil’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Cecil Guy Pierson was born Nov. 28, 1913, in rural Chickasaw County, the son of Guy and Jennie (Huffman) Pierson. He received his education in rural country schools and was a graduate of the Nashua High School in 1931. As a young man he learned to farm along-side his father. On Dec. 25, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua, he married Olive Marie Tolle. Olive had a young son, Lloyd, from a previous marriage and he was adopted by Cecil. The couple had no more children.

Cecil lived and farmed east of Nashua for many years and retired into town later in life. Cecil was also a bus driver for several years. In 1967, they moved to Charles City where Cecil began working in maintenance for the former Salisbury Chemical Company. He fully retired in 1979. His wife, Olive died on Oct. 20, 1998, just shy of her 75th birthday.

Cecil had a lifelong love of farming and made his yearly ‘crop checks’ with his son and daughter-in-law. He also enjoyed automoniles and tractors, especially Farmall’s and Allis-Chalmers. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Little Brown Church. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and NASCAR Fan. Survivors include one son, Lloyd (Linda) Pierson, of Charles City; two grandchildren, Clinton L. Pierson, of Big Lake, Minn., and Kelley Pierson, of Nashua; three sisters-in-law: Nelda Shepherd, of Charles City, Mabel Chudyk, of Canada, and Lillian Swain, of Newton.

He was preceded in death by hsi parents, his wife and a granddaughter, Jenny Marie Pierson.

Carrol “Andy” Anderson, 84
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

Carrol “Andy” Anderson, 84, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Carrol Anderson will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Carrol Dean Anderson was born Oct. 18, 1928, at Charles City, the son of Delbert and Naomi (Teal) Anderson. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1946 and University of Iowa in 1955. Carrol proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On Aug. 10, 1957, he was united in marriage to Dolores Dugan at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Carrol worked in the personnel office at Oliver Corporation for several years, managed UBC lumberyards and was a manufacturing sales representative. He was a member of Lumberman’s Association, enjoyed attending various book discussion groups and was active in the Democratic Party. His interests included golfing, following Comet wrestling and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Carrol will be remembered for his incredible quest for knowledge as reflected in his large personal library. His passion for learning included a wide range of interests which he researched to the fullest and was eager to share.

Living family members include his wife, Dolores Anderson, of Charles City; three children, Beth (Michael) Anderson, of Hopkins, Minn., Marsha (Scott) Hovey, of Charles City, and Marty (Lisa) Anderson, of Mountain City, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Taylor (Chris) Rogers, Samantha Hovey, Katie Hovey and Joshua (Kayla) Anderson; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Evan and Logan Rogers and Jayden Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-granddaughter, Amelia Rogers; and two sisters, Marita Hollarud and Kay Bremer. 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 26 November 2012

Vernon Gerhardt Schwickerath, 83

Vernon Gerhardt Schwickerath, 83, of Ionia, died on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be in New Hampton Cemetery with Shawn Martin, Matt Christensen, Grant Christensen, Mike Lowe, and Gene Phillips serving as casket bearers.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton.

Vernon Gerhardt Schwickerath was born on Aug. 9, 1929, to John and Sara (Miller) Schwickerath in New Hampton. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in North Washington. Vernon farmed with his father for 34 years. Vernon owned and operated a backhoe for several years. In later years, he drove truck for Rausch Brother’s Trucking and was a school bus driver. Vernon enjoyed playing the accordion, restoring and driving his antique tractors, riding motorcycle and polka music.

Vernon is survived by his children: Cindy (Kevin) Martin, of Ames, Roland (Allison) Schwickerath, of Charles City, Lora (Larry) Christensen, of New Hampton, Allen (Carey) Schwickerath, of Lincoln, Neb., Staci (Nick) Schutte, of New Hampton and Timothy (Amy) Schwickerath, of Des Moines; a special friend, Lavonne Havens, of Ionia; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sara Schwickerath.

Conway-Markham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 N. Broadway Ave., New Hampton, (641) 394-4331, is in charge of the arrangements.

Laura J. Hinrichs, 44

MASON CITY — Laura J. Hinrichs, 44, of Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Rev. Kenneth Gehling of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the St Mary’s Cemetery in Roseville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Laura Hinrichs memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome. com Laura was born Oct.4, 1968, the daughter of John and Sharon (Andrews) Daub. She attended Mason City High School and continued her education at NIACC, where she earned two AA Degrees. Laura loved talking to people and truly enjoyed her job waitressing. She spent the past six years as a waitress at Bonanza. On June 5, 2010, Laura married David Hinrichs in Mason City. She enjoyed spending time with her family — especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed painting, drawing, cooking and completing numerous types of puzzles. Laura is survived by her husband: David Hinrichs of Mason City; her children: Cyle James Spieker and wife Kayla, of Manly, Erica Spieker and significant other, Jeremiah Heinz, of Mason City, Cody Hammond, of Kentucky, Zachary Norton, of Mason City and Nicholas Hinrichs, of Mason City; 12 grandchildren; her parents, John Sr. and Sharon Daub, of Mason City; siblings: Lois Spieker and significant other, Jon Peterson, of Mason City, Julia Knecht and husband, Steven, of Charles City, John Daub Jr. and wife, Jené, of Traer, and Christine Evans and husband, Thad, of Joice. She is also survived by eight nieces and seven nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Anthony Paul Daub and Stephen James Daub; a niece, Stephania Anthonette Daub; and grandparents Paul and Mary Lou Nixt, and William and Inez Daub.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Louise Wendelboe

Mary Lou Wendelboe, formerly of Charles City, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the age of 83 years. Services will be private.

Mary was born on Dec. 15, 1928, in Charles City, the daughter of Russel T. and Regina M. (Glass) Sheeley. She married Clyde Claybrook on Nov. 15, 1948, and three children were born of this marriage: Larry, Lynn and Cynthia. She was later united in marriage to Orville Wendelboe and they made their home in Knoxville, Iowa. Mary was an L.P.N. at the V.A. Hospital in Knoxville for many years.

Preceding her in death were: Clyde Claybrook, Lynn Claybrook, Orville Wendelboe. Survivors include: Larry Claybrook, of San Antonio, Texas, and Cynthia Swayne, of Knoxville, as well as four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Eloise Ann O’Brien

GREENE — Funeral services for Eloise O’Brien will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 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 from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene.

Eloise A. Rague was born in Greene on Jan. 10, 1936, a daughter of Earl Everett and Bertha (Miller) Rague and died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Loy Robin Tetzloff, 77

Loy Robin Tetzloff, 77, of Bolingbrook, Ill., died Saturday Nov.

24, 2012, in Plainfield, Ill., after a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 28, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Burial will be at Beckwith Cemetery, Colwell. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City,

(641) 228-4211, is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted on 27 November 2012

Reverend Loy Robin Tetzloff, 77

Reverend Loy Robin Tetzloff, 77, of Bolingbrook, Ill., and a former long-time resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully Nov. 24, 2012 in Plainfield, Ill.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St, Charles City. Dr. Forrest Cornelius of First Congregational Church, Charles City will officiate. Visitation will be the hour prior to services on Wednesday. Burial will be at Beckwith Cemetery, Colwell. A memorial service will also be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, Ill. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Church World Service CROP. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Robin was born on Jan. 30, 1935, on a farm near Colwell, to Glenn and Alice (Linn) Tetzloff. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa. Following college he served as a teacher/missionary for two years in the South Pacific, on the island of Pohnpei, Micronesia, and later did missionary work in South America and China. He was ordained in the United Church of Christ and served as Campus Minister for the United Christian Center on the Ohio State University Campus in the 60’s and 70’s, where he helped countless young men and women adjust to the turmoil of the times. He marched with Dr. King on Washington in 1963, and made tours to register African-American voters in the South in the 60’s. Robin later served as Director of Refugees Services for the Ohio Council of Churches, where he was responsible for helping immigrants from around the globe find homes and jobs. Later still he served as Director of the Church World Service CROP Walk in Ohio, helping to feed the hungry around the world. He worked in a similar position in Chicago, until his retirement. Robin was a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ, most recently at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, Ill., where he sang in the choir.

Robin is survived by his wife, Gypsy Martine-Tetzloff; four children: John, Sarah, Maia and Nathan; a brother, Philip; and sisters Sharon Byers and Mary Appleby.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Francis Schafer, 92

Francis Schafer, 92, of Greene, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27,

2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. Services are incomplete at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Posted on 28 November 2012

Frances Sophia Schafer

GREENE — Funeral services for Frances S. Schafer, 93, of Greene, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 1, 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 from 5-7 p.m, Friday, Nov. 30, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Saturday.

Frances S. O’Brien was born Feb. 6, 1919, at home in rural Vilmar, Butler Co., a daughter of George and Dora (Drogemuller) O’Brien and died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. She received her education in public schools graduating from Greene High School. She earned her teaching certificate and taught in country schools, east of Greene, from 1937-1946.

Frances was united in marriage to Ivan D. Schafer on March 21, 1943, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. This union was blessed with five children. Frances was devoted to raising her children as she worked side by side with Ivan caring for the family farm.

Frances was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Vilmar Feb. 11, 1919. She was confirmed June 4, 1933, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene and has remained a faithful member since. Frances was an avid reader that read her Bible from cover to cover many times. She taught Sunday school, belonged to the women’s circle and quilted.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, watching wild birds, observing the night sky, working with little children, sewing and quilting. Frances was a wonderful cook who always had dozens of cookies stored in ice cream pails to share with her family when they visited.

Living family members include her children: Donn (Cherie) Schafer, Charles City; Phillip (Kathy) Schafer, Charles City; James (Linda) Schafer, Greene; Joan (Don) Gordon, Creston; along with a daughter-in-law, Christine (her husband, Mark) Jellum, Osage; 13 grandchildren: Andrew (Jennifer) Schafer, Matthew (Jennifer) Schafer, Trula Schafer, Jeffery (K.T.) Schafer, Joshua (Kristina) Schafer, Amy Valladares, Brian (Jodi) Schafer, Todd Schafer, Holly Schafer, Chad Schafer, Lisa (John) Carpenter, Dana Gordon and Will Gordon; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fontell (Joe) Deines, Cordova, Ill., and Georgeann (Lloyd) Kingery, Royal, Ill.; one brother, John (Diane) O’Brien, Rockford, Ill.; many nieces and nephews.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband Ivan in 1992; her son, Gary; her parents; and a sister, Alberta (James) Dolan.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Frances S. Schafer Memorial Fund, 202 Park Drive, Charles City, IA 50616.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, (641) 823-4 457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Leanne Hahn, 68

Leanne Hahn, 68, of Charles City, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Cedar Health.

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

Posted on 30 November 2012 by Marie Thompson