Gertrude Dickman Pribbenow

Gertrude “Trudy” Dickman Pribbenow, 102, of Vinton, formerly of Rockford, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab in Vinton.

Funeral services for Trudy Pribbenow will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Martha Bennett of Floyd Grace United Methodist Church will officiate.

Burial will be in Lynnwood Cemetery at Clarksville.

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

Gertrude Alberta Engel Dickman Pribbenow was born March 19, 1910, at Clarksville, the daughter of August and Francizzka (Engel) Engel. She graduated from Clarksville High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College and Wartburg College where she later received her teaching credentials. Trudy taught school in Readlyn, Jesup and Greene. February of 1930, she was united in marriage to B. F. “Bennie” Dickman at Waverly. He died in 1954. She then married Herbert Pribbenow in June of 1962 at Mason City. They lived in Rockford. Trudy was a member of the First Methodist Church in Rockford where she played the organ for several years and was active in United Methodist Women. Other memberships included the Dingalings, Ulster Homemakers, Royal Neighbors and Senior Citizens. Trudy’s interests included playing piano and organ, traveling, playing cards and entertaining in her home.

Living family members include three children, Darlene Suchomel, of Urbana, Darlys Dickman, of Cedar Rapids and Nancy Scott, of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren: Crystal Scott, Michael Scott, John J. (Shelly) Suchomel and Amy (Dan) Clymer; and six greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; three brothers, Theodore, Rudolph and Walter Engel; five sisters, Charlotte McKernan, Helen Buttjer, Frances Scott, Marie Kruckenberg and Elizabeth Nordman; and two son’s-in-law, John Suchomel and Mike Scott.

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.

Irene F. Nelson, 90

Irene F. Nelson, 90, of Nashua, died Friday morning, Sept. 28,

2012, at the Bartels Retirement Community in Waverly, Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua, (641) 435-4134.

Gladys Leider, 85

Gladys Leider, 85, of Charles City, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Per her wishes, she was cremated. Arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

Irene Ferch, 92

Irene Ferch, 92, of Charles City, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. Arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

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

Margaret Ruesch, 90

Margaret Ruesch, 90, died in Council Bluffs, on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

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

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Irene Mary Ferch, 92

Irene Mary Ferch, 92, of Charles City, died Sept. 30, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Officiating will be the Rev.

Brian Shepley. Internment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30-8 p.m., Thursday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., and again one hour prior to services at the church. A Rosary will be at 4:45 p.m. and Scripture Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com Irene was born on July 6, 1920, in rural Rockford, the fifth child of Andrew and Cecelia (Stoeffler) Ewen. She received her education at the Immaculate Conception Academy and graduated from the Academy in 1938. After graduation, Irene worked for two years in a law office in Charles City then for two years at the Oliver Corporation in the purchasing department.

She married Gerald A. Ferch on Dec. 26, 1942, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. To this union three children were born, Geraldine, Carol and Timothy. Irene later worked at the Charles City Savings & Loan which later became Pioneer Savings & Loan from 1963 to 1981 where she had held the officer position of Secretary before retiring in 1981.

Irene was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Catherine’s Circle and the Rosary Society. She volunteered for 20 years scheduling lectors for masses.

Irene’s interests were quilting, reading, traveling and her family. She rarely missed a ballgame, wrestling meet, dance recital or softball game when her grandchildren were involved. Her family was very important to her. Irene was an avid Hawkeye fan.

Irene is survived by her children: Geraldine Ferch (Rochelle Ward), of Cedar Rapids, Carol (Stephen) Kuhn, of Indianola, and Timothy (Barrie McBride) Ferch, of Duluth, Minn.; grandchildren: Bruce (Janet) Ball, of Iowa City, Michelle (David) Robinson, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Melissa Kuhn, of Oxford Mich.; a grandaughter- in-law, Dianna Mancino; great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Julian and Andrew Ball and Joshua and Abigail Robinson; as well as a sisterin- law, Val Ewen, of Charles City.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gerald in 1984; grandson Charles Ball in 2003; four brothers: Raymond, Lawrence, Kenneth and Robert Ewen; two sisters, Katherine Ewen and Eleanor Shepley; a brother-in law, John Shepley; and three sister- in laws: Pat Ewen, Eva Ewen and Nadine Ewen.

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

Laura M. Ortman, 91

Laura M. Ortman, 91, formerly of Charles City died July 30, 2012, in Denver, Colo.

Graveside services will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. There will be a victory celebration at the home of Kim and Kalen Schlader, 2986 Chestnut Place, Charles City following the graveside services. Memorials may be made out to St John Evangelical Lutheran Church or the American Parkinson’s Foundation. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com Laura M. Ortman was born in Geneva, Iowa, on Dec. 21, 1920, to Clifford and Lida (Weiner) Maulsby. She grew up in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School in 1938. She later graduated from the La James Beauty College in Mason City. She married Robert Ortman on Oct. 11, 1941, in Charles City. In 1953 they moved to Decatur, Ga., where she was employed for many years by the DeKalb County Department of Human Services. The family returned to Charles City in 1988. She moved to Colorado following the death of her husband in 2002.

Laura was a longtime member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. She volunteered in a number of capacities thru the years including Pink Lady and the F.C.M.H. auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing clothes and making flower girl dresses for many. She also enjoyed reading with mysteries, historical writings and novels among her favorites.

Laura is survived by her children: Kay (Terry) Lutts, of Denver, Colo., and Kent (Rada) Ortman, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; grandchildren: Laura Lee Ault and Ashley Lutts, of Denver, Colo., Judi Locke and Robert Ortman, of Jonesboro, Ark.,; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Lucille McKenzie, Ann Britt and Pearl Fredericks; and a brother, Clifford Maulsby. Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements

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Lois Harris, 83

Lois Harris, age 83 of Charles City, Iowa, died Monday morning, Oct. 8, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Rev. Thomas Hagen presiding.

Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City with Andrew Gibson, Adam Gibson, Rodney Harris, Jessica Harris, Joseph Harris and Jamie Vierkant serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Lois Ann Harris was born July 18, 1929, in Nashua, the daughter of Frederick and Frieda (Littauer) Harnisch. She received her education and graduated from the Nashua High School. She was united in marriage to John T. Harris in November of 1947. The couple farmed in the rural Charles City area all their lives. Lois was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua. She loved to garden and bake. Sweet rolls and pies were her forte with danish and coconut cream pie her grandsons favorites.

Survivors include two children, Becky (Bill) Neal, of Nashua, and Phillip (Patty Strottman) Harris, of Charles City; one son-in-law, Greg Vierkant, of Charles City; nine grandchildren: Andrew (Angie) Gibson, Adam (Michelle) Gibson, Rodney (Tiffany) Harris, John (Kristen) Harris, Jessica Harris, Jalissa (Jeremiah) Mumford, Sara (Ben) Barnett, Jamie and Susan Viekant; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1989; one daughter, Kristina Vierkant; one sister, Velma Jean Grey; one sonin- law, David Gibson.

Edwin F. Trettin, 96
U.S. Coast Guard   WWII

ROCKFORD — Edwin F. Trettin, 96 of Rockford, entered the gates of heaven on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2012, at his home, with his family at his bedside.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Gospel Light House Church, 201 Madison, Floyd. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul Phillips. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 pm Wednesday at the Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St., Rockford. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford following a lunch at the church. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Edwin F. Trettin Memorial Fund in care of Margaret. Condolences may be shared with the family at the www.Fullertonfh.com website.

Edwin Fredrick Albert Trettin was born on July 17, 1916, the son of Albert and Kathrina (Claus) Trettin at Grafton. He attended rural school near Grafton then moved with his family to the farm near Rockford in 1927. He graduated with the class of 1936 from Rockford High School. His draft number was the first to be drawn in Floyd County, so he enlisted in the Coast Guard in December, 1940. He served in combat duty in the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the South Pacific. He became one of the top gunners for the Coast Guard Cutter Ingham. The Ingham later became the most decorated ship in the US fleet, and later received a presidential citation. The ship is anchored at Key West, Florida as a national museum. He remained stationed on the ship until the war ended. When he returned to Iowa he continued his life long career as a farmer from which he never officially retired, disking and plowing into the 2012 spring planting season. One of his long time skills from the service was tying knots and splicing rope for area farmers. His military experiences never really left him as he served as Commander for several years of the Walker Graper American Legion Post # 338 in Rockford. In the 67 years of membership he only missed two funerals and two Memorial Day services, honoring his fallen brothers and sisters.

Following his honorable discharge from the service, he married his sweetheart Margaret Masterson on March 3, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church where they remained members for many years. They were also members at Hanford Community Church and have been attending the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd for the last five years. Ed was very active during his life taking many fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada over the years with friends and family, served on numerous church boards, the Rockford Elevator board, the Rockford Shipping Assoc., Ingham Coast Guard Association, the Coast Guard Combat Association, the Steam Engine Club, Farm Bureau, the American Legion, and was a life member of the VFW in Charles City. He also loved to travel with his wife and attended his ship reunions. They traveled to Israel in 1982 where he was baptized with his wife in the Jordan River, and celebrated their 37th anniversary. In March 2012, they went to Florida with their daughter and her husband and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. They visited the Holy Land Experience and visited his beloved Ingham. Ed always put the Lord and his family first. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Those mourning his loss are his wife of 66 years, Margaret; his four children: Edwina (Don) Casler, Roger (Teresa) Trettin, Karen (Moses) Saleh, all of Rockford, and Donald Trettin, of Charles City; grandchildren: Cynthia Trettin, Cory, Monte and Verlynn Casler, Michelle Horstman, Kari Witte, Lindsey and Joshua Trettin, Robert Christensen, Kathrina Klipping, and Kimberly Culham; 23 greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandson; a sister, Shirley Fullerton; and brothers Harold (Frances) and George Trettin, all of Rockford.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ella Schutt, Mable Trettin, Marie Weigand, and brothers Wesley and Walter Trettin and Orland Graper, son-in-law Bob Christensen, and several brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law.

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

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Jerry Parmley

Jerry Parmley, former director of Veterans Affairs, Worth County, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by family. He fought a hard battle and is now at peace.

A Celebration of Life gathering to be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Izaac Walton clubhouse, located one mile north of Kensett on Highway 65, (between Northwood and Kensett) from 2-4 p.m. Appetizers and desserts welcome.

Dorothy Coacher, 96

Dorothy Coacher, 96, of Charles City, died Tuesday, October 9,

2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

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

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Alfreeda Joan Albaugh, 81

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Alfreeda Joan Albaugh, 81, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 3 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2012, in Springfield at Mercy Villa.

She was born on a farm in Chickasaw County, Iowa, to Fred and Hattie Swinton. She spent her early years near Nashua and graduated from Plainfield High School. She married Ronald Albaugh on Oct. 6, 1951, in Charles City, where they lived until 1959. They lived in Ottumwa and then Topeka, Kan., before moving to Springfield in 1968. Alfreeda had two daughters, LeAnn Keeslar and Susan Raper. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for 40 years and was an active member of the Lovely Lane Circle and M&M class.

Alfreeda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Hattie Swinton; sisters Mildred Shultz and Wilma Braend; and brothers Harold Swinton, Dale Swinton and Bill Swinton.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Albaugh; daughters Susan Raper, LeAnn Keeslar and son-in-law Charlie Raper, all of Springfield, Mo.; grandchildren: Charles Kennedy and Wes Keeslar, of Springfield, Mo., Emily Keeslar and Amelia Keeslar, of Kirksville, Mo., and great-grandchild Ashlyn Keeslar, of Springfield, Mo.; as well as sisters Doris White, Helen Ascher and Lois Brodt; brothers Don Swinton, Herbert Swinton, Maurice Swinton, Vernon Swinton, and Roger Swinton; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 13, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home ,with the Reverend Ronald McIntire officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Dick Meyer, 69

IONIA — Dick Meyer, 69, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

There will be a celebration of Dick’s life from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Downtown Country Civic Center in Ionia. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Dick’s family.

Dickie Ray Meyer was born on March 8, 1943, to Clarence and Marion (Green) Meyer in Charles City. Dick attended school in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School in 1961. Dick worked at Oliver for a time before becoming employed at Mike’s C&O Tire in Charles City where he worked for 25 years. In later years, Dick worked for Allied Redi-Mix until he retired. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Mulnix in La Crosse, Wis.

Dick was an avid NASCAR and NHRA fan. He enjoyed car racing, truck and tractor pulls, playing cards, yard games, the outdoors and socializing with family and friends.

Dick is survived by his wife Cheryl, of Ionia; children Tammy (Mark) Laehn, of Reasnor, Scott (Amy) Meyer, of Otley, and Melissa (Brian) Boess, of Hawkeye; grandchildren Stephanie and Kayla Thorne, Joshua and Sarah Meyer, Mercedes and Jessica Boess, and Casey, Emily and Nathan Laehn; great-grandchildren Tyler Sizemore and Ivy and Ki Boyd; a sister, Dixie Baume, of Prescott, Ariz.; and three nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Marion Meyer and brother-in-law Thomas Baume.

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

Dorothy Coacher, 96

Dorothy Coacher, 96, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Private family services will be held. Pastor Jim Beranek of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Dorothy Ann Chapler Coacher was born July 1, 1916, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Colburn and Ann (Nitz) Chapler. She graduated from Charles City High School and the Iowa State Teachers College, currently named the University of Northern Iowa. On Feb. 15, 1941, she was united into marriage to Kenneth “Kenny” Coacher at Northwood. Dorothy taught at Charles City Middle School for many years. She received the Governor’s Award for 20 years of volunteering in education. She believed in the values of family, home and community. Dorothy was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Charles City, PEO and the ADK. She enjoyed volunteering, reading, visiting others and Iowa Hawkeye sports.

Living family members include her daughter, Barbara Thorsen, of Maple Grove, Minn.; a sister, Beth McCabe, of Fort Dodge; three nieces: Beverly (James) Conklin, of Plainfield, Jeanne (Hugo) Meisser, of Sun City, Ariz., and Dianne Krebs, of Fort Dodge; and a nephew, Dennis McCabe, of Waterloo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a daughter, Mary Coacher.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Excellence in Education, the T.L.C., Charles City YMCA, or Trinity United Methodist Church of Charles 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.

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Geraldine ‘Geri’ Marie Osier

GREENE — Funeral Services for Geraldine Osier, 95, of Greene will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. and will continue at the church one hour before services.

Geraldine Marie Betts was born on Sept. 24, 1917, in Charles City, Floyd County, a daughter of Bartholomew and Norine (Buchanan) Betts and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, in Mason City.

She received her education at the Immaculate Conception School in Charles City.

On Sept. 27, 1933, Geri was united in marriage to Donald ‘Dutch’ Osier at the Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. This union was richly blessed with 13 children. Geri helped Dutch as he farmed in the Roseville and Greene areas. Although Geri worked a few jobs outside the home, her primary dedication was to her family. She raised her children to be responsible, while teaching them their life skills.

One of Geri’s fond memories was following the Greene Fire Truck with her look-a-like Roberta Barth. She was an avid reader who was almost positive that she had read every book in the library. She expressed her love in the dishes she prepared for her family such as her homemade noodles and vegetable soup. She enjoyed embroidering, cross stitch and did some quilting. Her greatest joy, however, came from spending Sunday mornings, after church, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren making them her special ‘egg stuff’ and coffee cake. Equally special was the “Friday cleaning days” with her daughters, followed by tea time and scratch off tickets.

She was a long time member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, belonged to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the St. Lucy’s Circle. She faithfully fulfilled her ministry teaching Sunday school for twenty years. Geri was adored by family and friends alike and will be greatly missed.

Living family members include her children: Donna (Gary) Gerhard, of Marble Rock, Marge (Jerry) Geitzenauer, of Greene, David (Linda) Osier, of Alpine, Calif., John (Judy) Osier, of Greene, Sharon Krominga, of Mason City, Barb (Steve) Schroeder, of Greene, Dan (Jan) Osier, of Charles City, and Deb (Tom) Heidenwirth, of Greene; A son-in-law, Dean Groshens, of Charles City; daughters-in-law: Pat Osier, of Mason City, and Diane Osier, of Greene; 36 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald ‘Dutch” Osier; a daughter, Phyllis Groshens; sons: Ronald, Eugene, Lyle and Jim; one great-granddaughter, Emma Marie Lukes; her parents; one sister, Mary Lou Ransom; and two brothers: Donald Betts, killed in WWII, and Bob Betts.

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

Earle ‘Bud’ Clayton Heft Jr., 69

ROCKFORD — Earle “Bud” Clayton Heft Jr., 69, of Rockford, died peacefully in his home Thursday evening, Oct. 10, 2012.

A funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 516 2nd St. S. in Rockwell. Interment will bein Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, following lunch at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Earle C. Heft Memorial Scholarship Fund or Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com web site.

The Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE, in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.

Maude Leone Bartlett, 99

Maude Leone Bartlett, 99 of Yakima, Wash., formerly of Nashua, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima.

Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Greenwood Cemetery at Nashua.

Friends may greet the family from noon until the time of the service

(12 -2 p.m.) at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua, (641)

435-4134.

Maxine Vance, 91

Maxine Vance, 91, of Charles City, formerly of Floyd, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Riverside Senior Living in Charles City.

Funeral services for Maxine Vance will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

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

Maxine Mae Mallery Vance was born Aug.18, 1921, at Rudd, the daughter of Claire and Blanche (Hanchett) Mallery. In 1939, she graduated from Rudd High School. Maxine then attended Normal School at Lohrville and taught school for four years. She would later attend classes at Iowa State Teachers College. On July 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Dale Vance at Rudd. They lived in Las Vegas, Nev., until Dale was discharged from the United States Air Force, at which time they moved near Floyd and started farming. For over 60 years they would live on the farm, moving to Charles City in February of 2012. Maxine was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and taught the adult Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of Farm Bureau Women. Her interests included gardening, reading, working crossword puzzles, sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting. Maxine always looked forward to spending time with her family.

Living family members include her husband, Dale Vance, of Charles City; seven children: Elaine (Dennis) Harvey, of Bel Aire, Kan., Carolyn (Ron) Jensen, of Cedar Falls, Jerry (Anna) Vance, of Cedar Falls, LeRoy (Jean) Vance, of Floyd, Susan (George) Nixt, of Greene, Sandy Vance, of Charles City, and Kris Harris, of Springfield, Va.; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Mallery, of Rudd; and a sister, Dolores Muller, of Rockford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Eunice Shelley.

Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church, 701 1st Avenue, Floyd, IA 50435.

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.

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LaVerne Glen Duesenberg, 80
U.S. Air Force

LaVerne Glen Duesenberg, 80 of Stronghurst, Ill., died at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab Center in Stronghurst. He was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Hibbing, Minn., the son of Gilbert and Bernice Melvin Duesenberg. He was married to Mary Maudie Stice. They later divorced.

Mr. Duesenberg was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He had lived in Stronghurst most of his adult life. He had delivered eggs to area residents for many years and had been employed at the former Alexander Lumber Company in Stronghurst for several years. More recently, he was a self employed painter, carpenter, and handyman for several area businesses and residents.

Survivors include one son, Melvin (and fiancée, Brenda Sanderson) Duesenberg, of Clinton, Ill.; a grandson, Kenton Duesenberg; and one brother, Eldon (Diane) Duesenberg, of Cedar Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The graveside service for Mr. Duesenberg will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Stronghurst Cemetery with Rev. Steve Minkler officiating. A memorial fund has been established.

Banks & Beals Funeral Home, of Stronghurst, is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be left at http://www.banksandbeals. com/.

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Steven Paul Seelye, 58

Steven Paul Seelye, 58, of Fergusan, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, at the VFW Post in Charles City, from noon to 4 p.m.

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Minerd A. deMerritt, 67

Minerd A. deMerritt, 67, of Charles City died Oct. 23, 2012, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Minerd A. deMerritt was born on March 18, 1945, in Forest City, to Raymond and Doris (Languered) deMerritt. He graduated from Charles City High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy and serving on the USS Weatherford, USS Diamond Head and the USS Zelima. He earned the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars for his service during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy, he returned to the Charles City area were he was self employed working in the lawn service industry.

Minerd loved working in the garden with flowers — his favorite being hibiscus plants. He enjoyed collecting memorabilia from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. His best friend was his dog, Toby, who he would take to visit the elderly in the area nursing homes. He was also known to mow the lawns of the elderly in Charles City.

Minerd is survived by his sisters, LaVonne (James) Reysack and Shirley (David) Ripley, both of Charles City; along with his dog, Toby.

Minerd was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Thomas; and his special friend, Nancy.

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

Willie F. Funfar

Funeral services for Willie Frank Funfar, 92, of Myrtle, Minn., will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea, Minn. The Rev. Deb Miller will officiate. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Myrtle. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm, on Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home in Albert Lea, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Willie died on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center, in Nora Springs.

Willie Frank Funfar was born to Frank and Mary (Chris) Funfar on Jan. 30, 1920, on the farm his family purchased in 1903, just west of Myrtle. He lived there all except the last three years of his life, farming the land, milking cows and raising his family. He attended Baron School, District No. 100, located just one-half a mile north of the farm through the eighth grade. On Sept. 23, 1943, he married the love of his life, Adriana Wildeman, in the Methodist Church in Austin. Willie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Glenville and a life-long member of the ZCBJ Lodge near Myrtle. Willie bought a dump truck and started a trucking business in the early 1970s. He operated that business about 20 years. Willie enjoyed woodworking especially fancy scrollwork, going camping at Pike’s Peak, having coffee and donuts with his friends and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willie loved music throughout his life. He will be missed for his storytelling and his mischievous sense of humor. Blessed be his memory. Survivors include his daughters, Margaret (Glenn) Nielsen, of McFarland Wis., and Judi Funfar, of Charles City; grandchildren Jennifer (Matt) Snow, Dan Nielsen, Stephen Nielsen, Heather (Chad) LaPolice and Aaron (Cindy) Mason; great-grandchildren Luke and Arie Snow, Derek and Dylan LaPolice, and Adric and Elyse Mason; as well as “sister” Phyllis Helgerson, of Rose Creek, Minn.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Adriana, and his granddaughter Heide Mason.

Posted on 27 October 2012

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Joan E. Pump

ROCKFORD — Joan Elaine (Terhune) Pump, 82, of 602 First Ave. N.W., Rockford, passed away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at home, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E.

Main St., in Rockford. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Scheurer. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 29, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford, along with one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fullertonfh. com.

Joan was born on March 25, 1930, in Iowa City to Omar and Stella (Kress) Terhune. She attended school in Lone Tree, and graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, Illinois. She married Richard R. Pump on Aug. 6, 1950, in Jesup. Together they had five children, residing in Jesup before moving to Rockford in 1968. She held jobs as a data processor at EDP in Waterloo, at White Farm in Charles City, and at United Home Bank in Mason City. She also worked at the Post Offices in Rockford and Mason City when she retired.

Joan was a member of the Pump-Scheer American Legion Post 342 in Jesup. She was an active member of her church, serving as treasurer, and a volunteer for the Department of Human Services. Her interests included reading, bowling, roller skating, playing cards and following the Hawkeyes.

Joan is survived by five children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: sons, Gary (Pam), of Washington, and their sons Tanner (Sara), Terry (Missy) and Lucas (McKessey); Larry (Sue), of Rockford, and children Keith, Cody and Staci; Rod (Jeff), of Clear Lake, and his son Barry; Todd (Suzette), of Vancouver, Wash.; and daughter Marty, of Rockford; great-grandchildren Leah and Lydia Pump and Treyton Pump. She is also survived by sisters, Betty Boots and Maryanne Buss; a brother, Jim Terhune; sister-in-law Joyce Terhune; and many nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband Dick in 2007, greatgranddaughter Hannah Pump in 2006, her parents, brother Wally Terhune and a sister, Jane Carson.

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

Alice Virginia Kingery

GREENE — Funeral services for Alice V. Kingery, 96, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at United Methodist Church, Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, 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 service on Monday.

Alice Virginia Hunter was born June 29, 1916, near Madrid, Boone County, Iowa, a daughter of Edward and Delphine V. (Wombaker) Hunter and died on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene, Iowa.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial to The Church of the Brethren or the Greene Community Center.

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

Larry E. Springer

NASHUA — Larry E. Springer, 77 of Nashua, Iowa died Saturday evening, Oct. 27, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012, at the Little Brown Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, both Nashua.

Friends may greet the family 4-8 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012 at the Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church.

Marjorie Martin

Marjorie Martin, 95, of Charles City, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Per Marjorie’s request funeral services will be private.

Marjorie Juanita McFall Martin was born May 27, 1917, at Moulton, the daughter of Austin and Ferrie (Moss) McFall. Shortly after her graduation from Moulton High School she fell in love and married a handsome radio singer, Archie Martin. They became parents of three and as her husband changed professions to support a growing family they subsequently made their home in Moline and Rockford, Ill.; and it was from Anoka, Minn., Archie was chosen for the Manhattan Project in Las Alamos, New Mexico. During his absence, Marjorie, like so many women during this era, joined the war effort by working at Federal Cartridge in Anoka, all the while shouldering the responsibility of both mother and father to her three children. After Archie discharged his obligation to the project, they moved to Charles City where he joined his brother, William, and formed Martin Brothers –a paint contracting business. The size of their family grew during the ensuing years by three, making a total of six children. Marjorie eventually returned to the work force at Dr. Salsbury’s Laboratories, later Solvay and currently Pfizer, as department secretary/office manager. She took great pride in her association there and made many friends, due in no small part to her conscientious work ethic and acumen. \She retired in 1992 and enjoyed years of joyful carefree times wintering in Arizona before Alzheimer’s made further trips impossible. Marjorie’s family was her first priority, and she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a meticulous housekeeper (dubbed Mrs. Clean) and family joked that heart surgery could safely be performed on her garage floor. She loved working in her yard – as its appearance reflected. Marjorie was a marvelous cook – and family holiday dinners were a gastronomical delight – and the happiest times. She will be remembered for her resilience, boundless energy, unerring focus on perfection, sweet, gentle spirit and loving, giving nature.

Living family members include her children, Brenda (Gary) Molitor and Debbra (Scott) Metcalf, both of Mason City; James (Sonja) Martin of Phoenix, Ariz., Charlotte Springer and Kathryn Herbrechtsmeyer, both of Charles City; a sister, Maxine Farren, of Knoxville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Archie; a daughter, Sharon Lynette; a great-grandson, Ryan Martin; and a brother, Richard McFall.

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

Posted on 29 October 2012

Harold E Trettin

ROCKFORD — Harold E Trettin, 94, of Rockford, who died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main, Rockford. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

Joybelle ‘Joy’ Perry

Joybelle “Joy” Perry died at home in Charles City on Oct. 20, 2012, at the age of 80, after a brave battle with cancer. Joybelle will be cremated and a memorial service will be held for her on Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. at Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City. A luncheon will be provided after the service.

She was born Joybelle Busch on Sept. 20, 1932, to John and Mary Busch. Joybelle grew up in Floyd, with her parents and three sisters: Dorothy (Everett) Exline, Betty (Clarence) Collins Jr., and Joan (Wendell) Michael. When she was 11 years old, she met her best friend, Juanita Quinby, who she considered a fourth sister. Growing up, Joybelle enjoyed walking in the snow, making snow angels with Juanita, listening to western music and being with friends. She traveled a lot with her parents and had the opportunity to see many different states.

On Sept. 20, 1952, Joybelle married Fred D Perry in Floyd, and they had three children: Mary (Irvin) Knecht, Fred C (Rhonda) Perry, and Missy (James) Fannon, who she adored. Joybelle started working at Floyd County Home after her kids all started school until it closed, then she went to work for Chautauqua Guest Homes in the housekeeping department until she retired in 1997. Joybelle never lost her love for traveling and she and Fred still took many trips to Missouri and Texas to see family. Joybelle's hobbies included taking care of Fred D. and their children, as well as their children’s friends who often came to stay with them.

Joybelle enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow: Patricia (Daniel) Freebury, Joe and Gary Knecht, Faith and Saige Fannon, and Olivia Perry, and valued the time spent with her great-grandchildren: Erica Franzen, Jenna and Wesley Knecht, Kayla and Logan Demaray, Rayna, Kitana, Samantha, and Hunter Freebury. Joybelle also held her in-laws close to her heart: John Perry, Jennet (Jack) Kock, Helen (Elmer) Bill, Bertha (Jim) Marrs, Bill Perry, Pauline (Francis) Murray, Sharon (Glen) Maier, Darlene (Ron) Ferch, MaryLee (Tom) Roeder, Judy Dann (Nick McDaniel) (special friend Claire Clay), Jane (Mark) True, and Carol (Norm) Bauer, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Joybelle's indomitable spirit encouraged her family and friends to persist in the face of many struggles.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, John and Mary Busch; parents-in-law, Grant and LaVyna Perry; husband Fred D. Perry’ a son, Fred C. Perry; sisters Dorothy Exline and Betty Collins; a sister- in-law, Judy Dann; brother-in-laws Everett Exline, Clarence Collins Jr., Wendell Michael, John Perry, Bill Perry, Jack Kock, Elmer Bill, Jim Marrs and Francis Murray; and nephews David Ferch and Keith Kock.

Flowers may be sent to Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City for the memorial, there is a memorial fund set up in Joybelle's remembrance at First Citizens National Bank in Charles City.

Larry E. Springer

Larry E. Springer, 76 of Nashua, Iowa died Saturday evening Oct. 27, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 31, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua with Rev. James Mann officiating. Betty Orric will be the organist accompanying the congregation and Kyle Brown playing the DOBRO.

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua with Zachary Brown, Andy Lawrance, Corey Metzger, Todd Christianson, Jacob Cafourek, Evan Kruger, Steven Springer and Beau Martin as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Philip Bullock, Jr. Patrick Bullock, Amanda Bullock and Sarah Bullock.

Friends may greet the family from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 30, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences for Larry's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Larry Earl Springer was born Dec. 10, 1935, in Chickasaw County, the son of Earl Laurence and Melinda (Littauer) Springer. He was raised on their farm east of Nashua. He attended Castor Country School and graduated from the Nashua High School. While in high school, Larry received an Iowa Farmer Degree. He also showed Herford Cattle at the county fair.

In 1954, he was united in marriage to Ardith Stille and also started farming and working at Hydrotile. He worked for Hydrotile for 38 years in addition to custom farming. He was an active community member and was involved in many things, including The Old Bradford Historical Museum, Big Four Fair Board and 4-H. He was the leader of the Bradford Eager Beavers and an original board member of the Nashua Trail Riders Association. Larry had a wedding carriage service and drove in the “Brach’s Holiday Parade” in Chicago. He was always very proud to be active in the Pony Express Riders, raising money for Camp Sunnyside.

In 1998, Larry was united in marriage to his beloved Leatha. They had a 17-year childhood friendship, living across the road from each other.

Larry fathered six children, but claimed nine with the blended family. He loved spending time restoring Massey Harris Tractors, loved his cattle and horses, but most of all spending time with family and friends. He and Leatha rarely missed a birthday party, wedding, graduation, concert, ballgame or dance recital.

Larry is survived by his wife of 14 years, Leatha; nine children: Connie (Gary) Lawrance, of Madrid; Jeff (Lynda) Springer, of Cresco; Carla (Mark) Fox, of Des Moines; Leigh Ann Springer-Bullock, of Dripping Springs, Texas; Jason (Julie) Springer, of Madrid; Connie Kruger, of Rochester, Minn.; Kelly (Kyle) Brown, of Jefferson City, Mo.; Robin Carroll, of Perry, Mo.; and Lanessa Garmann (Jacob Cafourek), of Harrisburg, Mo. He also had 21 grandchildren and one on the way; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; as well as two sisters, Earlyn Adelmund and Charlotte (Dave) Junker, both of Nashua.

He is preceded in death by his mother Melinda; father and stepmother, Earl and Helen Springer; step-sisters, Mary Helen Ohl and Virginia Minikus; two brothers in infancy.

Posted on 31 October 2012