INDEX TO NAMES ON THIS PAGE
- Arjes, August Frederick
- Barr, Annette C.
- Berk, Cyrus Lloyd
- Butler, Ona
- Byers, Isaac
- Eggert, Maxine Dorothy Core
- Eldredge, Keith Nelson
- Feltz, Beverly
- Frevert, Marie
- Harman, Shirley
- Hart, Joe A.
- Johnson, Jonah Melvin
- Jorgensen, Charles Thomas
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- Kelly, Phyllis Lee
- Lockey, Clifford
- McRoberts, Loren
- Nauman, Vera
- North, Clair
- Poe, Lyle Wugene 'Eli'
- Polsdofer, Jean Geraldine
- Stalker Kelly, Phyllis Lee
- Stevenson, Kenneth Eugene
- Stites, Wilma
- Sturm, Maxine Helen
- Vokes, Delbert
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Vera Nauman
April 20, 1929 - August 4, 2013
Vera Nauman, 84, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at the 11th
Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Vera Nauman will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Rudd.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and
Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Vera Mae Nauman was born April 20, 1929, in Floyd County, the daughter
of Emmett Nauman, Sr. and Hannah Janssen. She received her education at
home. Due to her disability she lived at home until entering the 11th
Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
Living family members include six siblings, Lester Nauman of Floyd,
Bernice (Orville) Caspers of Swaledale, Gladys Wandro of Arizona, Paul Nauman
of Charles City, Alice (Victor) Klopping of Newton and Ardis Richardson of
Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, David Nauman
and Emmett Nauman, Jr.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press, August 5, 2013
Isaac Byers
#1:
Isaac Byers, the 11-month-old son of Corey Byers and Elizabeth Reed,
died Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City,
641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press, August 5, 2013
#2:
Isaac Byers
Date of Birth: August 13, 2012
Date of Death: August 4, 2013
Service Date: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at Hauser Funeral Home
Isaac Byers, 11 month old son of Corey Byers and Elizabeth Reed, died
Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center.
Funeral services for Isaac Byers will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday,
August 8, 2013, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor
Debra Lincoln with Colwell United Church of Christ will officiate.
Burial will be at Beckwith Cemetery in rural Colwell.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 1-2 P.M. on Thursday.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Aug. 5, 2013
#3:
Isaac Byers
Aug. 13, 2012 - Aug. 4, 2013
Isaac Byers, 11-month-old son of Corey Byers and Elizabeth Reed, died
Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center.
Funeral services for Isaac Byers will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, August
8, 2013, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln
with Colwell United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be at
Beckwith Cemetery in rural Colwell.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday.
Isaac Scott Byers was born August 13, 2012, in Charles City, the son of
Corey Byers and Elizabeth Reed. Isaac was the glue that held everything
together. He loved to play with his brother, sisters, his puppy Lucy and
loved being outside and going for walks. Isaac loved it when his family
sang "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" to him. He liked popsicles and Reese's
Peanut Butter Cups. Every single day when Corey would get home from work,
Isaac would smile and crawl to him at the door. He always had to be right
on mommy's hip and had to be with either mommy or daddy. Isaac always
smiled and laughed which made a bad day the best day ever.
Living family members include his parents, Corey Byers and Elizabeth
Reed; sisters, Morgan Reed and Kylie Byers; brother, Kolbie Byers; paternal
grandparents, Christina and Tony Byers; maternal grandparents, Patti and
Scott Reed; numerous aunts and uncles: Craig Byers and Stacy Sosnowski,
Travis and JoAnna Byers, Christopher, St. Charles, and Tiffany Reed, Candice
and Jordan Sheplar, Victoria Reed, and Nathan Reed.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press website, August 7, 2013
Clair John North
Clair North, 80, of Charles City, died Sunday, August 4, 2013, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City,
641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press, August 5, 2013
Clair North
Date of Birth: March 25, 1933
Date of Death: August 4, 2013
Service Date: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 10:00 A.M. at Messiah
Lutheran Church
Clair North, 80, of Charles City, died Sunday, August 4, 2013, at
his home.
Funeral services for Clair North will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August
8, 2013 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Jane Keel
will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 P.M., Wednesday
and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Clair John North was born March 25, 1933, the son of Glen S. and
Neta (Sisson) North. He received his education in Charles City, graduating
from Charles City High School in 1951. Clair married his high school
sweetheart, Noriene Matthews, on December 29, 1951. The couple made
their home in Charles City where they raised their family. He was a
member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Clair began working for Northwestern
Bell immediately after high school and retired from the company after 43
years. Two of those years Clair enlisted in the 101st Army Airborne
Battalion which was stationed in Puerto Rico during the Korean War,
1951-1953.
Clair was an avid sportsman who enjoyed coon and game bird
hunting. Coon hunting was his favorite sport and he could name all of
his coon and bird dogs by name, but his favorite friend and companion
was his house dog, Dixie. Clair also enjoyed weekends showing horses
with his children, and he spent countless hours donating his time with
the Isaac Walton League including 25 years teaching hunter gun safety
courses. Clair loved fishing with this family and all of his friends
from the West Wind Trailer Park at Lake City. Minn. during the summers.
He also liked woodworking as a hobby, and would spend hours in his wood
working shop making furniture as well as squirrel and bird feeders for
his children. Most of all Clair loved the time spent with his grandchildren
and great-granddaughter.
Living family members include his wife of 61 years, Noriene of
Charles City; son Scott and Kathy (McGurn) North of Onawa; daughter,
Diana (North) and Dave Schwichtenberg of Garner; grandchildren, Sarah
Martindale, Lucas North and Cody Schwichtenberg; great-granddaughter,
Ella Martindale; sister, Neta Peterson of Oakley, Calif.; brother-in-law,
Gary Matthews; along with nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Neta; brother-in-law,
Don Matthews; brother, Bob North; sisters, Patti Fairbanks, Marion Johnson
and Alice Beasly; father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Marion Matthews
and grandsons, Kristopher Bo and Daniel Lee Schwichtenberg.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Aug. 5, 2013
Loren McRoberts
Loren McRoberts, 91, of Greene, Iowa, died Friday, August 2, 2013, at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene.
641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Charles City Press, August 5, 2013
Wilma (Smith, Kline) Stites
#1:
Charles City, Iowa -- Wilma Stites, 77, of Charles City, died Monday,
August 5, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
Funeral services for Wilma Stites will be 1 p.m. on Friday, August 9,
at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Moulton. Pastor Jerry Weller will
officiate. Burial will be at Hilltown Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday
and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to time of service at the funeral home in
Moulton.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of local arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Globe Gazette 8/7/2013
#2:
Jan. 30, 1936 - Aug. 5, 2013
Wilma Stites, 77, of Charles City, died Monday, August 5, 2013, at
the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
Funeral services for Wilma Stites will be 1 p.m. on Friday, August 9,
at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Moulton. Pastor Jerry Weller will
officiate. Burial will be at Hilltown Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and
Friday from 11:30 a.m. to time of service at the funeral home in Moulton.
Wilma Mae Stites was born January 30, 1936, in Iowa City, the daughter
of Lester and Hazel Smith. She grew up in Chariton and graduated from
high school. In September 1954, she was united in marriage to Gene Kline.
They made their home in Albia and raised three children.
In June 1970, Wilma was united in marriage to Raymond Junior Stites.
The couple made their home in Chariton for a short while before moving
to Charles City where they lived for the remainder of Wilma's life.
Wilma retired from Sara Lee in 1998. In the 43 years spent together,
Wilma and Junior enjoyed a happy marriage without any disagreements or
arguments.
Wilma liked to go fishing and camping. She and Junior had camped in
the same spot in Lime Springs for 26 years. She also enjoyed taking care
of her yard, her home and traveling to South Dakota and going through
Custer State Park.
Living family members include her husband, Junior Stites; sons, Allen
(Leann) Kline and Dale (Tess) Kline; step-son, Michael (Carol) Stites;
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Duane Kline; and
two step-daughters, Jolene Stites Curtis and Vicki Stites Donath.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press website, August 7, 2013
Phyllis L. (Stalker) Kelly
CHARLES CITY - Phyllis L. Kelly, 69, of Charles City, died Friday, August
9, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Phyllis Kelly will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
at the First Congregational Church, Charles City. Pastor Forrest Cornelius
will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday,
and Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, August 11, 2013
Phyllis Kelly
Date of Birth: 08/08/1944
Date of Death: 08/09/2013
Service Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 10:30 A.M. at
First Congregational Church
Phyllis L. Kelly, 69, of Charles City, died Friday, August 9, 2013, at
the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Phyllis Kelly will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,
at the First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
and Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Phyllis Lee (Stalker) Kelly was born August 8, 1944, in Charles City,
Iowa, the daughter of Lyle and Maxine (Goebel) Stalker. She was educated
in the Charles City Public Schools, graduating in 1962. Phyllis then
attended the nursing program at Allen Nursing and continued her education
by completing the Master's Program in Nursing at the University of Minnesota.
She began her career as a Registered Nurse and grew into an active small
business owner.
Phyllis was very active in the Republican Party serving as National
Committee Woman for 12 years, and she volunteered for several political
campaign activities. Phyllis was a member of First Congregational Church.
She was very active in local community causes and enjoyed playing bridge
often with friends. Phyllis was always willing to reach out a helping
hand to those who might be in need.
Living family members include two sons, James A. Friedrich (Shanda
Harder) of Ankeny and Thomas Kelly of Mason City; brother, Rodney (Pat)
Stalker of Texas; four step-children, Clarkson (Pam) Kelly III of Malta,
Montana, Rebecca (Douglas) Lower of Pocatello, Idaho, Elizabeth Kelly of
Washington, Iowa and Christopher (Lisa) Kelly, MD of Monroe, Michigan; two
grandchildren, Jackson Friedrich and Madison Friedrich; five
step-grandchildren, Brittain Kelly (Michelle Lammers), Brieann
(Ed) Alves, Brikotah (Trevor) Styles, Patrick Kelly and Erin Kelly;
five step-great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Dr. Thomas (Donna)
Kelly of Des Moines and Dr. James Kelly of Boise, Idaho; sister-in-law,
Mary Lou Kelly of Waverly; special friend Gordon Kettleson; along with
many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by Dr. Clark Kelly (husband); Lyle and Maxine
Stalker (parents); Elizabeth Dawson (sister); Danny Stalker (nephew); Dr.
William Kelly (brother-in-law); Betty Kelly (sister-in-law); and Janyce
Kelly (daughter-in-law).
Memorials may be directed to First Congregational Church, 502 North
Jackson Street, Charles City, IA 50616, Floyd County Cancer Fund or to
the charity of your choice.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 8/11/2013
Phyllis L. Kelly
Aug. 8, 1944 - Aug. 9, 2013
Phyllis L. Kelly, 69, of Charles City, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the
Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Phyllis Kelly will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,
at the First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday
and Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Phyllis Lee (Stalker) Kelly was born Aug. 8, 1944, in Charles City, the
daughter of Lyle and Maxine (Goebel) Stalker. She was educated in the
Charles City Public Schools, graduating in 1962. Phyllis then attended
the nursing program at Allen Nursing and continued her education by
completing the Master's Program in Nursing at the University of Minnesota.
She began her career as a Registered Nurse and grew into an active small
business owner. Phyllis was very active in the Republican Party serving as
National Committee Woman for 12 years, and she volunteered for several
political campaign activities. Phyllis was a member of First Congregational
Church. She was very active in local community causes and enjoyed playing
bridge often with friends. Phyllis was always willing to reach out a helping
hand to those who might be in need.
Living family members include two sons, James A. Friedrich (Shanda
Harder) of Ankeny and Thomas Kelly of Mason City; brother, Rodney (Pat)
Stalker of Texas; four step-children, Clarkson (Pam) Kelly III of Malta,
Mont., Rebecca (Douglas) Lower of Pocatello, Idaho, Elizabeth Kelly of
Washington, Iowa, and Christopher (Lisa) Kelly, MD of Monroe, Mich.; two
grandchildren, Jackson Friedrich and Madison Friedrich; five
step-grandchildren, Brittain Kelly (Michelle Lammers), Brieann
(Ed) Alves, Brikotah (Trevor) Styles, Patrick Kelly and Erin Kelly;
five stepgreat- grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Dr. Thomas (Donna)
Kelly of Des Moines, Dr. James Kelly of Boise, Idaho and Richard Dawson
of Charles City; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Kelly of Waverly; special friend
Gordon Kettleson; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members
and friends.
She was preceded in death by Dr. Clark Kelly (husband); Lyle and Maxine
Stalker (parents); Elizabeth Dawson (sister); Danny Stalker (nephew); Dr.
William Kelly (brother-in-law); Betty Kelly (sister-in-law); and Janyce
Kelly (daughter-in-law).
Memorials may be directed to First Congregational Church, 502 North
Jackson St., Charles City, IA 50616, Floyd County Cancer Fund or to the
charity of your choice.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of
arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press website, August 12, 2013
Shirley Harman
Date Of Birth: March 27, 1926
Date Of Death: August 12, 2013
Shirley Harman, 87, of Charles City, died Monday, August 12, 2013,
at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Arrangements are pending.
Hauser Funeral Home website, August 12, 2013
Shirley Harman
Shirley Harman, 87, of Charles City, died Monday, August 12, 2013, 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.
Charles City Press, Aug. 13, 2013
Shirley Harman
Date of Birth: March 27, 1926
Date of Death: August 12, 2013
Service: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
Hauser Funeral Home
Shirley Harman, 87, of Charles City, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at
the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Shirley Harman will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical
Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday an hour prior to the service.
Shirley Ann Porter Harman was born March 27, 1926, at Jewell, the
daughter of Melvin and Amy (Rugg) Porter. She graduated from Jewell
High School in 1943. Shirley lived in Jewell until she was married to
Leo Harman on November 17, 1943. They moved to Florence, South Carolina,
where Leo was stationed with the Army Air Force. After Leo's discharge
they moved back to Jewell where they lived from 1946 to 1956 when they
moved to Charles City. She worked at Muesel Hardware and then for J. C.
Penney's from 1965 until it closed in 1986. She was a member of Saint
John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pythian Sisters, and volunteered at
the Treasure Chest. Her interests included embroidery, sewing, camping
and fishing.
Living family members include three children, Steven (Charlene) Harman
of Iowa City, Carolyn (Donnie) Lokenvitz and Connie (Dale) Nicholson both
of Charles City; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandson; special friend Steve Wood of Charles City;
sister-in-law, Cleanne St. John of Fairmont, Minnesota; and many nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo on July 31,
1995; two brothers; and three sisters.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 8/13/2013
Jean Geraldine Polsdofer
Jean Geraldine (Schoneman) Polsdofer, 90, passed away peacefully
on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in
Rockwell, Iowa where she had resided since August of 2010. Online
condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, Aug. 14, at St. Peter Lutheran Church,
502 2nd St. South, Rockwell. Reverend Rhea Evanson will be
officiating. Interment will follow at the Rockwell Cemetery. A
visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the
church. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to Hospice of North Iowa in remembrance of Geraldine.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. 3rd St.,
Rockwell, IA 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.
Charles City Press website, August 12, 2013
Delbert Vokes
Date of Birth: June 2, 1921
Date of Death: August 12, 2013
Service: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:30 a.m. Hauser Funeral Home
Delbert "Dean" Vokes, 92, of Floyd, died Monday, August 12, 2013,
at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services for Dean Vokes will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, at
the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Phillips of the
Gospel Lighthouse will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory
Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday
and Friday an hour prior to the service.
Delbert Dean Vokes was born June 2, 1921 in Sheffield, the son of
Lester and Mabel (Selix) Vokes. He received his education at Rockford.
On August 24, 1940, he was united in marriage to Maxine Stegen. Dean
worked at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company for many years. He was
a member of the UAW and served as a union steward.
For 23 years he was mayor of Floyd. Dean helped to establish the
Floyd Community Center, Floyd Dollars for Scholars and organized the
Floyd Fun Days. He was an avid reader. For three generations he was
the "candy man" of Floyd. Dean enjoyed sharing his life with his
children and their families and took special pride in the fact that
he had 50 grandchildren.
Living family members include three children, Bill (Janet) Vokes
of Floyd, Deanna (Duane) Alcott of Sheffield and Judy (Eric) Lien of
Rockford; nine grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 11
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on February 15,
2006; two brothers; and four sisters.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 8/13/2013
Marie Frevert
Nov. 22, 1903 - July 16, 2013
AMES, IOWA - Marie Frevert, 109, of Ames, passed away peacefully
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Green Hills Health Care Center in Ames of
which she had been a long time resident.
Marie was born Nov. 22, 1903, in Denison, to Reverend Albert and Lydia
(Schwieger) Gauger. She graduated from Garner High School then went on to
attend Morningside College, Iowa State Teachers College and the University
of Colorado. Marie taught country school in Klemme and town school in
Hampton and Odebolt.
On Sept. 12, 1935, Marie was united in marriage to Warren Frevert at
the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Warren and Marie farmed near Rudd and
she enjoyed being a housewife, gardening and caring for her family.
Marie is survived by her sons, Bill (Marcie) Frevert of Emmetsburg,
Jim (Clare) Frevert of Nev.; her daughter, Alice Srp of Camanche; her
brother, CJ Gauger of Ames; her grandchildren, Larry (Suzie) Frevert
of Ashville, N.C., Anne (David) Cable of Rockford, Ill., Daniel (Liz)
Srp of Camanche, Julia (Chris) Brush of Lee's Summit, Mo., Tom Srp of
LeClaire, Jody (Dan) Zarnowiec, Anne (Greg) Sween, Kristen (Gerard)
Ruiz and Kortney (Sheri) Freeman all of Emmetsburg; 21 great-grandchildren;
and seven great-great grandchildren.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1994; and
three brothers, William, Harlan and Stanley Gauger.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Evergreen
Cemetery in Rudd, Iowa. A time of luncheon and fellowship will follow at
the Rudd United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rudd United Methodist Church
in loving memory of Marie.
Bacon Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Nevada are handling
arrangements.
Charles City Press, Aug. 13, 2013
Maxine Dorothy Core Eggert
Date of Birth: October 14, 1917
Date of Death: August 13, 2013
Maxine Eggert, 95, of Charles City, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013,
at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Arrangements are pending.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 8/13/2013
Maxine D. Eggert
Maxine D. Eggert, 95, of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, August
13, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Maxine Dorothy Core Eggert was born in Hancock County on October 14,
1917, the daughter of Glen Core and Selma (Bakken) Core Maxine graduated
from Charles City High School in June 1935. After attending Waldorf College
in Forest City, she worked as a secretary in the superintendent's office
of the Charles City Community School District.
In 1942, Maxine married Robert J. (Bob) Eggert. The couple resided in
Iowa City before returning to Charles City in 1945, after Bob returned
from World War II. They celebrated 68 wonderful years together and marked
each day with love.
Maxine was devoted to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, quietly
serving in many capacities. In the 1960s, she donated alter coverings that
she had spent many hours embroidering. In the 1980s, she wrote a history
of St. John's from its inception. Both were labors of love.
In the 1990s, Maxine became a founding supporter of the project to
transform the childhood home of Carrie Lane Chapman Catt, a Charles City
High School graduate and leading suffragist for women's right to vote,
into a memorial and museum. She was a lifelong member of P.E.O. Chapter
JQ, where over the years she authored many dramatic readings and programs.
Throughout the years, Maxine and Bob gave generously to the community.
They deeply valued the role of local institutions such as the Family YMCA,
the library, the community foundation, the Floyd County Historical Society,
and Charles City Arts Center. More recently, they established a scholarship
under the auspices of the Charles City Education and Excellence Foundation.
Living family members include a daughter, Karen Eggert Paget of
Emeryville, California; four grandchildren, Tim Enwall of Boulder, Colorado;
Nicholas Paget of Spokane, Wash.; Kemmie Paget Barnes of San Diego, Calif.;
Teri Hansen Keeler of Niwot, Colorado; and seven great-grandchildren.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Eggert and daughter
Barbara Eggert Hansen.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church; the Nineteenth Amendment Society;
the YMCA Foundation; the Charles City Library Foundation; or the charity
of choice.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of
arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press website, August 15, 2013
Maxine D. Eggert
Date of Birth: October 14, 1917
Date of Death: August 13, 2013
Maxine D. Eggert, 95, of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Maxine Dorothy Core Eggert was born in Hancock County, Iowa, on October
14, 1917, the daughter of Glen Core and Selma (Bakken) Core. Maxine
graduated from Charles City High School in June 1935. After attending
Waldorf College in Forest City, she worked as a secretary in the
superintendent's office of the Charles City Community School District.
In 1942, Maxine married Robert J. (Bob) Eggert. The couple resided in
Iowa City before returning to Charles City in 1945, after Bob returned
from World War II. They celebrated 68 wonderful years together and
marked each day with love.
Maxine was devoted to St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church, quietly serving in many capacities. In the 1960s, she
donated alter coverings that she had spent many hours embroidering. In
the 1980s, she wrote a history of St. John's from its inception. Both
were labors of love. In the 1990s, Maxine became a founding supporter
of the project to transform the childhood home of Carrie Lane Chapman
Catt, a Charles City High School graduate and leading suffragist for
women's right to vote, into a memorial and museum.
She was a life-long member of P.E.O. Chapter JQ, where over the years
she authored many dramatic readings and programs. Throughout the years,
Maxine and Bob gave generously to the community. They deeply valued the
role of local institutions such as the Family YMCA, the library, the
community foundation, the Floyd County Historical Society, and Charles
City Arts Center. More recently, they established a scholarship under
the auspices of the Charles City Education and Excellence Foundation.
Living family members include a daughter, Karen Eggert Paget of
Emeryville, Calif.; four grandchildren, Tim Enwall of Boulder,
Colorado; Nicholas Paget of Spokane, Wash.; Kemmie Paget Barnes
of San Diego, Calif.; Teri Hansen Keeler of Niwot, Colorado; and
seven great-grandchildren.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Eggert and
daughter Barbara Eggert Hansen.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church; the Nineteenth Amendment
Society; the YMCA Foundation; the Charles City Library Foundation;
or the charity of choice.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 8/17/2013
Lyle Eugene 'Eli' Poe
Lyle Poe, age 68 of Ionia died today, August 12, 2013, at Mercy Medical
Center in New Hampton.
Services are pending with Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton.
641-394-4334 Online condolences for Lyle's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Charles City Press, 8/13/2013
Lyle Eugene "Eli" Poe
Dec. 5, 1944 - Aug. 12, 2013
Lyle Eugene "Eli" Poe age 68 of Ionia, Iowa, died Monday, August 12,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, August 24, at
the Hide-A-Way Lounge, Ionia, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Online condolences
for Lyle's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com - Hugeback Johnson
Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Lyle Poe was born December 5, 1944, in Charles City, the son of Harold
and Florence (Howe) Poe. He received his education in a rural county school
near Powersville. He worked for many area farmers; Rolene Construction,
Rausch Brothers Trucking, and Poe Welding and Repair with his father.
Lyle also had is own repair business. On May 24, 1987, Lyle was united
in marriage to Ardyce Jung in Nashua. To this union three children were
gained. From there they moved to Ionia where they resided until the time
of his passing. Lyle enjoyed spending his time with his family and friends,
along with working on tractors.
Survivors include his wife, Ardyce; one daughter, Jeanette Liddle
(Cory Hobson) of Ionia; two sons, Mark (Janet) Austin of Austin, Minn.;
Hunter (Tiffany) Jung of New Hampton; seven grandchildren, Aaron (Jessica)
Mealy, Mitchell Mealy, Claire Austin, Matthew Smith (Chris Brandt), Tyler
Rosonke, Abigail Liddle, Blaze Jung; one great-grandchild, Mason Mealy;
four brothers, Max Poe of Bellevue, N.E., Dale (Connie) Poe of Greene,
Allen Poe of Cedar Falls, Gary (Janet) Poe of Maple Grove, Minn.; two
nephews, Seth (Jacque) Poe, Aaron (Monique) Poe; one niece, Rebecca
(Matt Peterson) Poe; two great-nephews; one great-niece and numerous
cousins.
Lyle was proceeded in death by his grandparents; parents, Harold and
Florence; one grandson, Jade Smith.
Charles City Press website, August 15, 2013
August Frederick "Bud" Arjes
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA - August Frederick Arjes, 93, of Clarksville,
died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in
Charles City. Funeral services are pending at Reid's Funeral Chapel,
519 N. First St., Greene, Iowa -- 641-816-4457
Charles City Press website, August 15, 2013
August "Bud" Arjes
July 1, 1920 - Aug. 13, 2013
Funeral services for August "Bud" Arjes of Clarksville will be held
11 am, Saturday, August 17, at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville with
Rev. Irving Sandberg presiding. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 North First St., Greene and continue one
hour before the service at the church. Inurnment with Veteran's Honors
will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at Lyn-Wood Cemetery, Clarksville.
Memorials may be directed to the Clarksville Fire Department or
Clarksville Ambulance in memory of Bud.
August "Bud" Arjes was born July 1, 1920 in rural Allison, Iowa a
son of Thomas and Pauline (DeBower) Arjes and passed away Tuesday,
August 13, 2013, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City
at 93 years of age.
Memorials may be sent to the Clarksville Fire and Ambulance Services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N.
First St. Greene. 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Charles City Press, August 16, 2013
Jonah Melvin Johnson
Jonah Melvin Johnson, stillborn son of Drew and Maggie Johnson of
New Hampton, died Tuesday morning, August 13, 2013, at the University of
Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 7 p.m. Friday evening, August
16, at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Rev. Mark
Osterhaus officiating. Emily Baltes will lector. Ann Bennett will be the
organist accompanying Mike Carlin, cantor. Sharon and Steve Kipp will
present the offertory gifts.
Burial will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery following the service
with Andy Hugeback, Deanne Vaughan and Dana Lehmann serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 5:30-7 p.m. Friday evening at the church
prior to the service. Online condolences for Jonah's family may be left
at hugebackfuneralhome.com Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton
is in charge of arrangements.
Jonah is loved by his parents, Drew and Maggie Johnson of New Hampton;
grandparents, Keith and Lori Johnson of Alta Vista, Bryan and Gayla Hugeback
of New Hampton; aunts, Deanne (Joe) Vaughan and their daughter, Birdie of
Minneapolis and Dana (Erik) Lehmann and their son Owen of Iowa City;
uncle, Andy Hugeback of New Hampton; great-grandparents, Dean and Alice
Schroeder of Chester, Rose Hugeback of Algona and Marlene Reicks of New
Hampton.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Melvin and Avis
Johnson, Melvin Reicks and Leon Hugeback.
Charles City Press website, August 15, 2013
Ona Butler
(Died August 16, 2013)
Ona Butler, age 90, of Nora Springs, Iowa, died Friday, August 16, 2013,
at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2013,
at the Rudd United Methodist Church in Rudd, with Pastor Wendy Johannesen
and Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Ona Butler was born July 4, 1923, in rural Osage, the daughter of
Clarence and Elizabeth (Minnis) Gilbert. She attended country schools
and graduated from Osage High School. Ona received two years of Normal
School training and taught school near McIntire. On August 8, 1943, she
married Leonard Butler at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in
Osage. Ona worked for 33 years at Mode O Day in Mason City.
She was an active member of the Rudd United Methodist Church and
always enjoyed music. Her family and friends were the highlight of
her life. Ona will always be remembered for her terrific sense of
humor.
Ona is survived by her two children, James (Diane) Butler of Nora
Springs, Donna (Tony) Kuhlemeier of Rudd; four grandchildren, Pamela
(Kim) Butler Channel of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Brent (Heather) Butler
of Kensett, Corey (Marria) Kuhlemeier of Rudd, and Kyra (Greg) Fritz
of Pocahontas; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard in
1994; her sisters, Ruth Williams and May Nielsen; and her brothers,
George, Alan, Grant, John, Max, and Laurence Gilbert.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home website, 8/17/2013
Keith Nelson Eldredge
Aug. 13, 1935 - Aug. 16, 2013
Keith Nelson Eldredge, 78, of Newburn, Tennessee, passed away at his
home on August 16, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on August 13, 1935, in Carey, Idaho, to Forest Howard
Eldredge and Vivian Elizabeth Cross Eldredge. He was amongst 11 children
in the family.
On October 24, 1957, he married Beverly Ann Cutler and they had four
children: Keith Junior, David John, Christine Camille and Penny Jean
Eldredge. After working several jobs in Idaho, their family relocated
to Charles City, Iowa where he spent most of his working career as a
mechanic technician for Swartzrock Implement.
He spent much of his time working on cars and furthering his education
in the field of mechanics. He obtained his GED from North Iowa Area
Community College in May of 1972.
Keith loved to fish, play guitar and harmonica, camp, make homemade
foods with the family, and be a testimony of the Lord to others.
He was a faithful member and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church in Charles
City for over 30 years. He became an ordained minister on Jan. 19, 1997.
After losing his wife Beverly to health complications he wed Marie Lamb
on July 22, 1988. Upon retirement from Swartzrock Implement in 2001 they
moved to Newburn, Tenn.
Keith spent several years as a Red Coat Volunteer at the Dyersburg
Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tenn. He was a great inspiration to
patients and staff with his willingness to serve and undying testimony of the
Gospel. Keith was also a member of Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by Keith Junior, David John, and Beverly Ann
Eldredge, his parents, and six siblings.
Keith is survived by his wife of 25 years Marie Eldredge, daughters
Christine (Tony) Kerns, Penny (Stuart) Ihde; and four stepsons, Gary
Lamb, Ray (Brenda) Lamb, John (Tracy) Lamb, and Paul Lamb. Grandchildren
include Brandon (Rachel) Kerns, Brian (Miriam) Kerns, Bradley (Olivia)
Kerns, Ryan (Lindsay) Ihde, Rosalie Ihde, Regina (Joseph) Krambeer along
with five stepgrandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survivors also
include sister Mary Stanger, brother Allen Eldredge, brother Burl Eldredge,
and sister Julia Ward.
Memorial services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church (703 Milwaukee
St.) in Charles City on Thursday Aug. 22 from 5-8 p.m. in an open house
forum. An additional memorial service will be held in Dyersburg, Tenn.,
on Aug. 31 from 2-5 p.m. The venue is yet to be determined.
Memorial donations can be directed to the family at 2026 Paulis Drive,
Faribault, MN 55021 in memory of Keith Eldredge. Funds will be used to
cover burial expenses, and any additional funds will be directed to the
American Cancer Society and Hospice Care Centers of Tennessee.
Charles City Press website, 8/20/2013
Annette C. Barr
July 11, 1930 - Aug. 10, 2013
Annette C. Barr, 83, of Mercedes, Texas, was called home to be with
her Lord and Savior Aug. 10, 2013 at Weslaco Nursing Home, Weslaco, Texas.
A Memorial Service is being held at Llano Grande Park in Mercedes, Texas
August 21, 2013.
Annette was born July 11, 1930 in rural Charles City, Iowa to Elmer and
Jannett Baldwin. She received her education in Charles City High School.
On March 15, 1948 Annette and Roland E. Barr were united in marriage in
Nashua, Iowa. They made their home in Bassett, Iowa until 1964 when they
moved to Charles City. They made their retirement home in Mercedes, Texas.
She was a member of the Central Christian Fellowship Church, Weslaco, Texas.
Annette retired from Sears in Charles City, Iowa. Her favorite passions
were her family, church, knitting, quilting, singing and camping.
She is survived by her husband Roland of 65 years. She has three
children: Steven Barr and Diane of Charles City, Glenda Morgan and Richard,
of Merrillville, Ind. and Terri and Chuck Bidelman of Battle Creek, Mich.;
11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by their son David, grandson Chris Thurow
and granddaughter Jamie Barr Fox, three brothers Walter, Wayne, and
Darrell and twin sister Jannette Howe.
Condolences can be sent to Roland Barr at 19 Los Ebanos, Mercedes,
TX 78570.
Charles City Press website, 8/20/2013
Cyrus Lloyd Berk
Rockford, Iowa - Cyrus Lloyd Berk, 74, of Rockford passed away on
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. Online
condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with a two-hour prior
visitation on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123
2nd St SE, Mason City with Reverend Ed Bard officiating. Interment will
follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main,
Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press, Aug. 23, 2013
Cyrus Lloyd Berk
Rockford, Iowa - Cyrus Lloyd Berk, 74, of Rockford, passed away on
Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with a two-hour prior
visitation on Saturday, August 24, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second
St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Ed Bard officiating. Interment will
follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Cyrus Berk was born on August 31, 1938, to Frank and Margret (Hain)
Berk in Rockford. He attended country school in Rockford through eighth
grade. On October 4, 1956, he was united in marriage to Darlene Arndt in
Mason City. To this union five children were born. Cyrus spent his life
on a four-generation farm. He loved the land and he loved farming. His
life was about working to provide for his family. He was a hard worker,
and worked several jobs outside of farming. Cyrus worked at the Sugar
Beet Plant in Mason City; he worked as a mechanic; and drove semi truck
delivering farm equipment. When he wasn't working he enjoyed spending
time with his faithful dog, Susie. Together they rode the tractor and
Susie always jumped in the front seat of the van. Cyrus was a talkative
and friendly person. He would chat with the neighbors about the weather
and farm sales.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Sandra (Ronald)
Goranson of Mason City, Sherry Berk of Hampton, Iowa, Susan (Bryan) Dalton
of Martinsville, Ohio, and Mike Berk of Mason City; son-in-law, Rory
Tegtmeier of Otley, Iowa; and grandchildren, Rory Tegtmeier II, Zachery
Tegtmeier, Kari Goranson, and Seth Goranson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Margret and daughter,
Shelia Tegtmeier.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main,
Rockford, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 8/24/2013
Maxine Helen (Foster) Sturm
#1:
Maxine Helen Sturm, 86, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away on Monday,
August 26, 2013, at Cedar Health 507 Fifth St., Charles City. Online
condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.
Graveside service is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Sunnyside
Memorial Gardens, on Old Highway Road. Charles City. Reverend Margaret
Hutchens will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may
wish to consider memorials to First Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) 807 S. Main Street Charles City, IA 50616.
Charles City Press website, Aug. 28, 2013
#2:
Maxine H. Sturm
Oct. 8, 1926 - Aug. 26, 2013
Maxine H. Sturm, 86, of Charles City died on Monday August 26, 2013,
at Cedar Health. A graveside service and inurnment will be held on
Thursday August 29, at 10 a.m. at Sunnyside Memorial Gardens, Old Highway
Road in Charles City. Reverend Margaret Hutchens will be officiating.
Maxine was born on October 8, 1926, in Mason City. She married George
Sturm on March 18, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota.
Maxine work for 13 years with the Black Hawk County Juvenile Court
Systems when she lived in Waterloo, on returning to Charles City in 1988,
she volunteered at Floyd County Hospital, and at the Charles City library,
as an avid reader she would always say, "I love a good book!" She loved
to visit Mount Rushmore. Her most favorite vacation spot was the Black Hills.
She was a member of The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
where she was the church secretary.
Survivors are her son Stephen Sturm and his wife Dianne of Washington,
Iowa, a grandson Eric Sturm also of Washington and a granddaughter Jennifer
Sturm of San Francisco, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jerome and Helen Foster, and
her husband George.
In lieu of flowers or cards a memorial at The First Christian Church
807 S. Main Street Charles City, Iowa 50616, has been established.
Charles City Press website, August 29, 2013
Charles Thomas Jorgensen
Aug. 5, 1922 - Aug. 26, 2013
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA - Charles (Chuck) Thomas Jorgensen, 91, of Clear Lake,
was called home in the evening of August 26, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit, Mason City, to be with God, our heavenly Father, and Jesus
Christ our Savior and redeemer.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 29, at the
Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave N., Clear Lake with Rev.
Bernie Colorado officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, from
5-7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.
Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggest memorials
to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
Charles T. Jorgensen was born August 5, 1922, the son of Charles and Florence M. (Callanan) Jorgensen. His father was killed in an accident at the sand quarry before his birth. Florence died when Charles was nine months old. His grandfather died when Chuck was two years old. Meda Callanan, his grandmother, raised him alone.
Charles attended schools in Clear Lake, graduating in the class of 1942. After duty with the U.S. Army, he married Mary Collins in August 1945. They were married 25 years before her death in August 1970.
On June 8, 1973, Charles married Sharon (Martin) Sylvester, a widow from Charles City, and adopted her three girls, Sherri, Terri, and June. He was a wonderful father and husband. Chuck and Sharon celebrated their 40 blessed years together with a big family dinner and party on June 8 this year.
Chuck retired in 1982 from Clear Lake Farmers Co-op Elevator where he had been employed for 39 years. He was assistant manager and bookkeeper.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church since February 1946, Life member of Am Vets, and Life member of the American Legion (70 continuous years).
Chuck and Sharon belonged to Second Chance Sams camping group and enjoyed camping and traveling. They spent 28 winters in Donna, Texas. Chuck enjoyed time with his family and friends. He lived his whole life in Clear Lake.
Surviving Charles are his wife, Sharon, Clear Lake, daughter June (Glenn) Myers from Webster, Minn., five grandchildren, Shannon Cosgriff, Clear Lake; Heather Cosgriff, Nashua; and Christopher Cosgriff, Oelwein; Gary (Maddi) Myers, Crystal Lake, Minn.; and Kim (Donte) Perkins, Austin, Minn.; eight great-grandchildren, Allison and Angela Horn, Parker Bast, Sydnee and Clara Cosgriff, Charles Myers, and Nifaya and Caliyea Perkins; a sister-in-law, Mary Slifka, Cresco; and a brother-in-law, David Martin and his wife Elfriede of Olympia, Wash.; Two sons-in-laws, Eddie Schaff, Forest City and Brad Cosgriff, Clear Lake and also numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his first wife, Mary, his daughter Sherri Cosgriff in 1998, his daughter Terri Schaff in 2009, his father-in-law Charles Martin in 2003, his mother-in-law Martha Martin in 2006, and a great grandson Jason Michael Cosgriff in 1999.
Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428 (641-357-2193) ColonialChapels.com.
Charles City Press, August 28, 2013
Kenneth Eugene Stevenson
Kenneth Eugene Stevenson, 102, of Lime Springs passed away on Tuesday,
August 27, 2013 at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the St. Paul's
Lutheran Church in Lime Springs at 2 p.m. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m.
Friday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, as well as one hour prior
to services at the church.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs.
Charles City Press, August 28, 2013
Clifford Earl "Chip" Lockey
Jan. 28, 1924 - Aug. 26, 2013
Clifford "Chip" Lockey, 89, of Ionia, died Monday, August 26, 2013, at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services for Clifford "Chip" Lockey will be 10:30 a.m. Friday
at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. Pastor Kent Sovine will
officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. at the Hauser Funeral Home Thursday and
Friday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Clifford Earl "Chip" Lockey was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Iowa Falls, the
son of Harry and Martha (Paisley) Lockey. He received his education in
Nashua graduating from Nashua High School. Chip then enlisted in the Navy
and served his country for nearly three years during World War II aboard
the aircraft carrier the USS Saginaw Bay. When Chip was honorably
discharged from the Navy, he returned home and married Faith Duncan
at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on June 1, 1947. Chip was a
foreman in the foundry at White Farm for 37 years before retiring
in 1984. He was a member of Bethany Alliance Church where he was
baptized the same day as his son Gordon. Chip enjoyed pitching
horseshoes, bowling, fishing, gardening and hunting at Gordy's. He
really loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Living family members include his wife of 66 years, Faith of Ionia;
daughter, Diane (Junior) Smith of Kinross; three sons: David Lockey of
Phoenix Ariz., Gordon (Cindy) Lockey of Nashua and Mark (Cecile) Lockey
of Gilbert, Ariz.; three grandchildren: Joshua Lockey, Cliff Lockey and
Marcelle Lockey; sister, Arvana Boyd of Charles City; two brothers: Dale
Lockey of Swan and Donald Lockey of San Jose, Calif.; along with numerous
nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lowell; and four
sisters: Bernadine Michael, Martha Simerson, Eleanor Klinkel and Evelyn
Roethler.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press, August 28, 2013
Joe Allan Hart
April 19, 1954 - Aug. 27, 2013
Joe A. Hart, 59, of Charles City, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013,
at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Joe Hart will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity
United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. at the Hauser Funeral Home Friday and
Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Joe Allan Hart was born April 19, 1954, in Charles City the son of
William and Frieda (Bill) Hart. He received his education in Charles City
graduating from Charles City High School in 1972. After graduation, Joe
started working at White Farm until 1983. Then he began working at
Armour-Eckrich in Mason City until 2009.
On June 1, 1974, Joe was united in marriage to Shari Derr. The couple
made their home in Charles City and raised their family in the home built
by Joe and his father. Joe was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
His interests included years of fishing with family and friends at
various places in Minnesota and Canada, tending to his lawn and anything
to do with the outdoors. He also enjoyed motorcycling and for many years
he held the record for the quarter mile in the state of Iowa. Joe loved
spending time with family, his dog Murphy and enjoyed his morning and
afternoon McDonald's and Dave's coffee groups.
Living family members include his wife of 39 years, Shari of
Charles City; two sons: Rob (Kathy) Hart of Council Bluffs and Tracy
Hart of Iowa City; granddaughter, Abby Hart; mother, Frieda Hart of
Charles City; two brothers: Mike (Charnel) Hart of Tiffin and Jim (Ruth)
Hart of Farmington, Minn.; sister, Teresa (Ed) Hobert of Charles City;
along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, William; niece, Brieha Hart;
father and mother-in-law, Gerald and Hazel Derr; and brother-in-law,
Harlan Derr.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press website, August 29, 2013
Beverly Jean (Snavely) Feltz
Date Of Birth: November 6, 1938
Date Of Death: August 28, 2013
Beverly Feltz, 74, of Charles City, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013,
at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Private graveside services will be held Tuesday.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday.
Beverly Jean Snavely Feltz was born November 6, 1938, at Charles City,
the daughter of Floyd and Florie (Martin) Snavely. She received much of
her education at Charles City but graduated from Mount Pleasant High School
in 1956. On November 21, 1964, she was united in marriage to Stanley "Ole"
Feltz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union a daughter Nancy
and two sons, Mark and Brent were born. Beverly retired from the Floyd
County Medical Center after 30 years of service working as an aide, ward
clerk and pharmacy technician.
She loved all types of music with other interests including ceramics,
huck weaving, knitting and crocheting. Beverly enjoyed going places with
her family and friends such as camping and to plays, concerts and going
to the casino. Living family members include three children, Nancy (Robert)
Zeien of New Hampton; Mark Feltz of New Hampton and Brent Feltz of
Charles City; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother,
Harvey (Ruth) Snavely of Mt. Pleasant; a sister Janet (Tim) Granger
of Iowa, Louisiana; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents, Floyd and Irma Snavely and John and
Florie Healey; husband; and a brother, James Snavely.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 8/29/2013
