Eleanor Miner, 95
Eleanor Miner, 95, of Floyd, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Floyd
County Medical Center in Charles City, Iowa.
Funeral services for Eleanor Miner will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday,
December 31, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Martha Bennett of Grace
United Methodist Church at Floyd will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery at Floyd. Friends may call Monday an hour prior to the service.
Eleanor Mae Huntley Miner was born April 16, 1917, at Belmond, the
daughter of Clayton and Addie (Guest) Huntley.
The family moved to a farm northeast of Clear Lake. She received her
education from Cerro Gordo county country schools. On February 18, 1934,
she was united in marriage to Gilbert Miner. Eleanor worked with her
husband on dairy farms in the Clear Lake area. In 1939, they moved to
Osage where they owned and operated Miner's Dairy. They later moved to
Floyd. She worked at various cafes in Floyd as well as did babysitting
for 32 children over the years.
She was a member of the Grace United
Methodist Church, organized the 60 Plus Club at Floyd, Women of the Moose
in Mason City earning her cap and gown for her work, and while at Cedar
Health she was organizing the Red Hat Society and presented many interesting
programs for them. Eleanor enjoyed fishing and was happiest when she was
on the lake in a fishing boat.
Living family members include two children, Patricia Rademacher, of
Helena, Montana, and Roger (Linda) Miner, of Lincoln, Nebraska; eight
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert Miner on
February 22, 2003; a brother, Charles Huntley; and a son-in-law, Verle
Rademacher.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press - Posted on 1 January 2013
Paul G. High
Paul G. High, 76, of Charles City, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at
Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient United in Mason City.
Funeral services for Paul High will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 2, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Matt Versemann of Saint John
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waverly will officiate. Burial will be in
Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by
the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday and
Wednesday an hour prior to the service.
Paul Gene High was born January 2, 1936, at Austinville, the son of Eldon
and Hattie (Bartlett) High. He received his education from Ackley High School.
Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
On June 29, 1957, he was united in marriage to Betty Oliver at Island Lake,
Illinois. Paul worked at Trowbridges, Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company
and delivered for Winnebago. He was a member of Saint John Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Waverly.
His interests included watching Cubs games, hunting, fishing, going to
the casino and telling stories. Paul enjoyed sharing his life with his family
and took every opportunity to do so.
Living family members include his wife, Betty High of Charles City; five
children: Paul A. (Peggy) High, of North Washington, Gary(Dawn) High, of
Iowa Falls, Greg (Katie) Schafer, of Marshalltown, Douglas (Loretta Bowen)
High, of Charles City, and Kimberly (George) Usher, of Charles City; nine
grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald (Audrey) High,
of Williams, and John (Betty) High, of Waterloo; two sisters, Ruth Viers,
of Waterloo, and Esther of Iowa; and a special friend, Al Jenssen of
Waverly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Robert, Ralph,
Everett, Jim and Harold High; and three sisters: Dorothy Carleton, Doris
Anderson and Helen Fistler.
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 - Posted on 1 January 2013
Joseph M. Peters
Joseph M. Peters, 46, of Tampa, Fla., went to be with his Lord and Savior on
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, after a courageous, year long battle with heart
disease. Joe passed at home surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on May 1, 1966 in Waukegan, Illinois, to Francis M. and
Kathleen Peters.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 11 years Rachel; his three
beloved children: Isabella, 9, Joey, 7, and Joshua, 3; and his
siblings: Teri Allen, of Charles City, Sharon McLean, of Centennial,
Colorado, and Mark Peters, of Charles City.
After graduating from Loras College in Dubuque in 1989, Joe began a
24-year journalism career that took him from U.S. Cable in Chicago, Ill.,
to WBBH-TV Ft. Myers, Fla., KSAZ-TV Phoenix, Ariz., WXYZ-TV Detroit, Mich.,
and WTVT-TV Tampa, Fla. He was an Emmy Award-winning news photographer who
was highly respected for his work ethic and experience.
Joe's passion was his family; their vacations together, along with fun
afternoons at the beach. His video camera was a constant companion as his
children grew. He was a diehard Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, but Notre
Dame was his number one.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 2, at Blount & Curry
Funeral Home, 6802 Silvermill Dr., Tampa, FL. 33635, (813) 8144444,
from 5-7 p.m. A Roman Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Thursday,
Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe
Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL. 34695, (727) 726-8577. Interment will follow
at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2853 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, FL.
33759.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.blountcurrywest.com
Charles City Press - Posted on 1 January 2013
Robert DeBolt
#1:
Robert DeBolt, 87, of 1001A Court St., died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Floyd
County Medical Center in Charles City. He had been a patient at Cedar Health
this last year.
Memorial services are pending.
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 - Posted on 1 January 2013
#2:
Robert E. DeBolt
Robert E. DeBolt, 87, of 1001A Court Street, Charles City, passed away
on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles
City. He had been a resident at Cedar Health Care Center for the past year.
Memorial services for Robert will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 9, 2013, at the First Congregational Church, with the Dr. Forrest
Cornelius officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles
City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,
January 8.
Robert Elsworth DeBolt was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Macedonia, the son of
Lester and Matilda (Kruse) DeBolt. He attended school in Henderson. On
September 10, 1945, he married Marjorie DeVore at Corning. In 1943 he
enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Sargent
Bay during all the major battles in the Pacific. Robert returned to Corning
and began farming, moving to Floyd County where he farmed for 50 years.
He was a good father and grandfather, he loved being with his family. His
hobby was fishing, he was at his best on Trout streams in Eastern Iowa. Bob
was a member of the First Congregational Church, Elks, VFW, and Floyd County
Historical Society and past member of Ducks Unlimited.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie; three daughters, Karen
(Andre) Moutenot of Cranbury, N.J., Patricia (Richard) O'Banion of Nora
Springs and Marilyn (Gary) Wilcke of Ames; five grandchildren: Nicole
(Ben) Girardet, Amy Moutenot, Beth (Christopher) Neipert, Nathan (Meredith)
Wilcke and Ben O'Banion; and six great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert G. DeBolt; parents;
three sisters: Vera Viner, Viola McVay and Vivian Hicks; and seven brothers:
Roy, Marion, Lester, Earl, Merle, Dale and Herb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Congregational
Church, 502 N. Jackson St., Charles City, IA 50616.
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 - Posted 4 JAN 2013
Evelyn Marie (Zobeck) Murray
Evelyn Murray, 78, of Charles City, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the
Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Evelyn Marie Zobeck Murray was born May 29, 1934, in Elma the daughter
of Wesley and Margaret (Polansky) Zobeck. She received her education at
Elma. On Jan. 15, 1953, she was united in marriage to Thomas Murray at Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes. For over thirty years Evelyn
worked as a waitress at the Comet Bowl in Charles City, as well as being
a homemaker. Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed baking,
sewing bowling, playing cards, puzzles, dancing the polka and waltz, but
most important to her was the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Evelyn was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles
City.
Living family members include five children, Eugene (Barb) Murray of
Webster City, Marlene (Jerry) Ennen of Homestead, Geraldine Droste of
Gladstone, Ill. Dean Murray of Charles City, and Jennifer (Kelvin) Marvin
of Charles City; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother,
Jospeh Zobeck; and many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Thomas on Jan. 22,
2011, and a sister Gladys Novak.
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 - Posted on 2 January 2013
Nellie Frances Meineke
Nellie Frances Meineke found her way to heaven December 30, 2012,
surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital of North Iowa, Hospice unit.
Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com. Memorials may be
made to Hospice of North Iowa in memory of Nellie.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2012,
at Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 3rd Ave., Charles City, IA. Pastor Jane
Keel will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in
Charles City. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2012 from 6-8
p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA.
Nellie was born Feb. 20, 1921, to James and Graciella (Echeverria)
Baldwin in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her parents met in Costa Rica, during
the construction of the Panama Canal. Her father had traveled from Sibley,
where he was born, to work on the canal for the government and met her
mother "Grace" who was native to Costa Rica. She was the fifth born out
of six girls. Her family then settled in Round Lake, Minn. Nellie grew up
surrounded by her closely bonded sisters and family. She would often tell
humorous stories, between the giggles, that would swirl around memories
of friends and family when she was younger. Often she would reflect about
her Spanish mother, Graciella, and the beautiful heritage which she
resembled. With love in her eyes, and detail filled descriptions, which
entailed the beautiful combs that adorned her mother's black hair to the
dress that sashayed as her mother gracefully danced, you felt like you
had once met this Spanish lady "Grace." Nellie would tell of her mother's
beautiful singing voice, the way she could play the guitar and times of
her mother at the stove warming soft tortes, then filling them with beans
and wrapping tight a delicious memory of flavor. She loved telling of her
sisters and herself mastering the dance floor, and if you ever got a chance
to see them in action you would know how true it was.
Nellie was united in marriage to Virgil Henry Meineke Aug. 30, 1941. To
this union three boys were born: Jeff, Rod, and Jim after settling in
Charles City from Virgil's successful military service as a Marine in
World War II. Nellie was a woman of character, always in goodspirits,
befriending everyone she would meet. She had a giving spirit and a sense
of humor that lasted miles. She spread such joy, even in the darker moments
her faith was still evident. Nellie's love for her family had no boundaries,
always so proud of her three sons and four grandchildren. After you walked
into her apartment, within moments, you would know how important those in
her life were. You would first see a refrigerator covered with works of
art by up and coming young "artists," degrees of achievement of her son's
Jeff and Jim, along with photos of Rod, her son who passed away so many
years ago but locked in her memory as a beautiful seventeen year old she couldn't
wait to see again someday, "when it was time for the Lord to take her."
Nellie had the gift to recognize the beauty in all things and with a
giggle some things that fell a little short of "beautiful." Nellie had an
amazing sense of style and boy, how she could put a wardrobe together,
which was not limited to just clothes but included shoes, jewelry, and
hand bags to add just the right touch. Make no mistake though, if she
thought you were fond of something she had, you just might end up with
it as your own. Her generous nature was effortless and thoughtful, always
thinking of others, and delighting in helping those who were in need. Her
small kitchen on 908 10th Ave. was described by one of her grandchildren
as "Grandma's Cafe." She could create a feast in what seemed like moments,
you could practically dine on the delicious aroma rather it be fresh from
scratch breaded fish, Spanish rice, or pumpkin pie with homemade crust.
The key ingredient was always love, she never ran short of it, and never
had to restock.
Nellie cherished time with family and friends, especially her
companionship with her "Johnny" much later in life. John and Nellie found
each other after both losing their spouses years earlier. They both described
each other as a "saving grace," one saving the other from a broken heart.
She loved to dance, laugh, and simply live life happily. She never missed
the chance to say "I love you," and there wasn't a time when she didn't
mean it.
Nellie is survived by her special friend and loving companion John
Grant of Charles City; son Jeff Meineke and wife Peg of Rapid City, S.D.;
son James Meineke and wife Wendy of Osage; grandchildren Robb Meineke of
Colorado; Faith, Noah, and Aaron Meineke of Osage; sister-in-law Dorothy
Meineke of Charles City; three sisters Olga Jacobson of Round Lake, Minn.;
Daya of Worthington, Minn.; Nora Vance of Chicago, Ill.; and many nieces
and nephews, as well as so many dear friends.
Nellie was preceded in death by her dear husband Virgil Meineke, her
son Rodney Meineke, her parents Graciella and James Baldwin, two sisters
Betsie and Marie, Sister-in-Law Marlise, and seven Brother-in-Laws and dear
nieces and nephews.
Charles City Press - Posted on 2 January 2013
David L. Sturm
#1:
Funeral services for David Leon Sturm, 65, of Greene, will be 10 a.m.,
Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the North Butler High School Gymnasium.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 4, 2013, from 4-7 p.m at Reid's
Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First Street, Greene.
David Leon Sturm was born on June 3, 1947, in Red Oak, Montgomery County,
Iowa, the son of Cleo Leon and Alfreda N. (Reynolds) Sturm and died Monday,
December 31, 2012, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dave
Sturm Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First
St. Greene, Iowa. (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Charles City Press - Posted on 2 January 2013
#2:
David L. Sturm
GREENE, IOWA - Funeral services for David L. Sturm, 65, of Greene, will be
at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the North Butler High School
Gymnasium with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Visitation will
be on Friday, January 4, from 4-7 p.m at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First
St., Greene.
David Leon Sturm was born on June 3, 1947, in Red Oak, Montgomery County,
Iowa, the son of Cleo Leon and Alfreda (Reynolds) Sturm and died Monday,
December 31, 2012, at Central Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dave received his education in the Clearfield public schools, graduating
in 1965. He then attended Northwest Missouri State, graduating in 1970.
Beginning in 1970-1972 he taught Industrial Technology in Britt then taught
Physical Education in Keota for three years.
In 1977 he moved to Greene, where he taught Industrial Technology and
Physical Education. Dave held this teaching position in Greene for over
26 years. Dave's football coaching career spanned 36 years. He spent 30
years as a head coach and authored a career record of 167-106.
He started with a three year stint in Keota and then from 1977 until
his retirement in 2003 he coached Greene to an impressive 16581 mark that
included three conference titles and two district championships.
Known for being a strong fundamentalist, he took the Rams to seven playoff
appearances from 1981-2002. While at Greene, he was also involved as a
wrestling coach, headed the golf team and helped coach girls basketball
for two years, he also taught drivers education for many years and was
a substitute teacher.
In 2005, Dave moved to Moab, Utah, where he helped coach football
for one year, before returning to Greene. During that year, 2005, he
lead the Red Devils to a state championship title. Prior to Dave's
arrival, The Moab Red Devils had a past record of winning just one
game between 2000-2002, and never more than three wins in a season,
until they climbed to the top of the heap in 2005 and took the state title.
In 2011, Dave was inducted into the Iowa High School Football Coaches
Association Hall of Fame. Most recently, Dave continued to substitute
teach and was employed as a driver for Windstar Lines, a job that he
greatly enjoyed.
Dave was previously married to JoEllen Pitcher. This union was blessed
with three daughters: Jessica Ellen, Maria Lynn and Christina Rose.
Dave was described as a great man, an amazing father and thebest Grandpa
ever. Dave was well known and well liked by so many. He has impacted so many
lives as an educator and a coach. He was respected by his students and his
players by encouraging and demanding their best effort.
Dave was a caring and captivating person who could tell the best stories
and jokes. Dave had a love and interest for all sports. He enjoyed playing
golf with friends and riding motorcycle in his free time. He would look
forward to the daily phone call he would have with his brother, Duane.
Dave was very close to his three daughters and embraced his grandchildren
with more love than you can imagine. Dave greatly enjoyed traveling and
working for Windstar Lines. He was excited to learn about the groups he
would be driving and their destinations. It was with great ease that Dave
met new people. His personality was so big and he captured the hearts of
many. Dave will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. His daughters
have expressed how truly proud he should feel about the name he made for
himself and his legacy.
Living family members include his daughters: Jessica (Dave), Maria
(Darrell) and Christina (Gabe); six grandchildren: Isabella, Lyla, Sienna,
Judah, Lily and Lux. His two brothers: Duane (Susan) Sturm and Dale Sturm;
one sister-in-law, Wanda Sobotka; his Aunt Cora Lou (Bill) King; six nieces:
Kim, Melissa, Mariah, Meghan, Madison and McKenzie; five nephews: Rob, Brian,
Kyle, Keaton and Quentin; along with two faithful canine companions, Jackson
and Laya.
Dave was preceded in death by his grandchild, Tristan; his parents;
and one brother, Dennis.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Dave Sturm 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.
Charles City Press - Posted 4 JAN 2013
Paul Gene Shultz
Paul Gene Shultz, of Fairbanks, Alaska, and formerly of Charles City,
Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 25, 2012.
Paul was born December 16, 1946, in Charles City. He grew up on the farm
one mile south of Marble Rock. When not working on the farm, he could be
found on the nearby Shell Rock River: ice skating; swimming; canoeing;
or, making a homemade raft and trying to float to an island.
Paul graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Consolidated School,
attended North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City and in 1966
enlisted in the Sea Bees. He was with the United States Navy Construction
Battalion MCB#5 in Vietnam during his tour of duty.
In 1968, after returning from Vietnam, he moved to Fairbanks, Alaska,
where he lived until his death. Paul owned a contracting excavation
business. He never needed to advertise. His reputation for getting the
job done right was well known.
In the winters, since there was little excavation work, Paul did a great
deal of reading, woodworking and traveling. He could build just about
anything he put his mind to; he built an ice sailboat, which he sailed
on Kluane Lake; and an ultra-light plane, which he flew out of Metro
Field. He loved to travel and went on many adventures throughout the
world. Wherever Paul went, he made many new friends who he always invited
to visit his beloved Alaska. For many years Paul volunteered as an
International Hostel Home for people visiting Alaska who needed a place to
stay. Paul had friends from "many places."
Paul never married, however, his Alaska friends and their families became
"his family." Paul always shared his interests and hobbies with children
and young adults taking every opportunity to teach them. He was always:
up for canoeing the upper Chena River; helping Boy Scouts construct projects
to earn merit badges; building child-size rocking chairs, toy boxes and
furniture for friends; and, sharing travel books and stories.
Paul's gifts were typically handmade and built to perfection. If one of
his Alaska kids asked Paul to build something, he always responded with
"yes, you will build it and I will help." He did this with patience and
kindness. He kept honeybees in the summer generously supplying his friends
with fresh Alaska honey each fall. Paul touched so many lives of all ages
in many ways and he will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Paul is survived by two sisters, Edith S. Norris and husband, Bob, of
Iowa, and, Margaret S. Beck and husband, Reldon, of New Mexico; three
nephews: Mike Norris of Nebraska, Joe Beck of New Mexico and, Loren Beck
and wife, Julie, of Arkansas; four great-nephews and a great-niece: Bryan,
Jeffrey and Nathan Beck of New Mexico, Ian Norris of Iowa and Sydney Norris
of Nebraska; and, his Alaska family.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Raymond and Lanora
(Preston) Shultz, and a brother, Earl R. Shultz.
A Celebration of Life for Paul will take place at a later date. A notice
will be published.
Charles City Press - Posted 3 JAN 2013
Robert "Bob" Soukup
Word has come of the death of former New Hampton Economic Development
Director and former U.S. Department of Agriculture Midwest Regional Director
Robert "Bob" Soukup.
He died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the age of 69, at his home in
Arizona of cancer.
Memorial services will be held in New Hampton at a later date.
The Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of the
arrangements.
Charles City Press - Posted 3 JAN 2013
Angela "Angie" Grube
Angela "Angie" Grube, 85, of Charles City died Wednesday, January 2, 2013,
at her home in Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church,
106 Chapel Lane, in Charles City on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m. with Father
Carl Ries officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Charles
City. A visitation will be held at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.,
in Charles City on Friday, Jan. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. with a Rosary Service
at 4 p.m. and Scripture Service at 5:30 p.m. Stories, thoughts and
condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website
at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may
be made to the Angela Grube Memorial Fund.
Angela was born on April 2, 1927 in Oelwein, to Laurel and Esther
(Ritchie) Baker. She graduated from Maynard High School as valedictorian
of her class and attended Gates Business College in Waterloo. She married
Ralph Grube on June 7, 1952, in Charles City. She worked in the sales
department for both Oliver and Western Union. She was a member of Immaculate
Conception Church where she was involved in the Guild, Rosary Society and
St. Frances Circle through the years. She was also a member of the VFW
Auxiliary and Pink Lady of Floyd County Medical Center. She volunteered
in a number of capacities including the Senior Center in Charles City.
Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters Beverly Grube,
of Charles City, and Jane (Harry) Hawley, of Marion; a brother, Frederick
Baker; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, along with many nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph; and brothers
George, Harvey and Keith Baker, along with two brothers in infancy.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles
City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles City Press - Posted 4 JAN 2013
Rick E. Pitkin
Rick E. Pitkin, 62, of Oxford, Iowa, died peacefully on Saturday,
December 29, 2012, surrounded by his family.
A gathering of friends and family took place January 2, 2013, at Gay &
Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City.
Rick was born July 20, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Francis
"Sonny" and Iris (Steinfeldt) Pitkin. After high school, Rick served four
years in the U.S. Navy, spending time on the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La.
A few years later, on Nov. 15, 1979, he married the love of his life, Sherri
McIntire. Rick was a hard worker and often held multiple jobs at a time --
alongside his career at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, he'd work construction,
landscaping and various other positions.
Living family members include his wife, Sherri; children Matthew
(Jennifer) Pitkin and Ashley (Vince) Klopfenstein; grandchildren Casen,
Ava and Jon; mother Iris Pitkin, of Charles City; and siblings: Debbie
Parkis, Denise Bledsoe of Charles City, Lisa Griffin, Rand Pitkin of
Charles City, Scott Pitkin, Stacey Ott and Susan Glessner.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Francis "Sonny" Pitkin.
Memorial contributions in Rick's name can be made to the American Heart
Association or to the Rick Pitkin Memorial Fund, which will be used for a
memorial in his name at F.W. Kent Park where his family spent much of their
time.
Charles City Press - Posted 4 JAN 2013
Donald Merry
#1:
Donald Merry, 78, of Charles City, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, at
Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City,
641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press - Posted 4 JAN 2013
#2:
Donald "Don" Merry
Donald "Don" Merry, 78, of Charles City, entered his eternal rest on
January 3, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Memorial services for Don Merry will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the
First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate.
Inurnment will be at a later date. There will be a flag presentation by
the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.
Donald LeVern Merry was born September 14, 1934, at Storm Lake the son
of Donald and Joyce (Teachout) Merry. He graduated from Storm Lake High
School in 1952, attended Buena Vista College and later received his
Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University. Don proudly served in the
United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 26, 1955, he was
united in marriage to Martha Wells. Don was a pioneering researcher in
rabies vaccines. During his career the family moved to Nebraska, Wisconsin,
Iowa, Minnesota and back to Iowa, through it all Don remained an Iowa boy
at heart.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church where he has served
as trustee, Floyd County Historical Society and the American Society for
Microbiology. Don loved wildlife and the outdoors and was an advocate for
various organizations. He also volunteered for different community and
church groups no matter where he was living.
Living family members include his loving wife of 57 years, Martha Merry
of Charles City; four children, Pamela (Patrick) Fendt and Elizabeth
(Christopher Schmit) Merry both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Michael (Pam) Merry
of Owatonna, Minn. and Mitchell Merry of Washington D.C.; 10 grandchildren,
Thomas, Geena and William Fendt, Chloe and Peter George, Scott and Ashley
Louks, Tony, Adam and Alexandra Schmit; two brothers, Ray Merry of Lyons,
Colo. and Tom Merry of Denver, Colo; and a sister, Susan (Don) Vinicor of
Fresno, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Eric Louks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Congregational
Church, 502 N. Jackson St., Charles City, IA 50616.
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 - Jan. 7, 2013
William H. Tietz
William H. Tietz, 83 of Nashua, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the
9th Street Chautaqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, at St.
John United Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua with Pastor Jessica
Margrave Schirm presiding. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery
with Ben Tietz, Jay Jaspers, Danny Kehret, Luke Kehret, serving as
pallbearers. Matt Jaspers and Eric Crawford are the honorary pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, at the
church prior to the service.
Online condolences may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com William "Bill"
Harris Tietz was born October 7, 1929, in Manly, the son of Christoph and
Mabel (Roberts) Tietz. Bill attended school in Manly and graduated from M
anly High School in 1948. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States
Army, serving as a Sergeant in the Korean War. After returning from the
service, Bill moved southwest of Nashua and began farming.
Some years later he took a job as a bus mechanic for the Nashua School
District. During this time he married Mary Kay Zuber and to this union one
child, Christopher, was born. Mary passed away in 1957. A few years later
he married Elanore Kehret and to this union two children, George and Jerry,
were born. Elanore passed away in 1976. Bill took a position working at
Hydrotile and eventually had to retire due to illness, but was able to
keep farming his farm. He married Lydia Heiligmann. She passed away in
2011. Bill enjoyed farming, gardening, and tending to flowers.
Survivors include three sons: Christopher Tietz, of Charles City, George
Tietz, of Avoca, and Jerry(Carrie) Tietz, of Nashua; two brothers, Leroy
(Virginia) Tietz, of Charles City, and Thomas (Margaret) Tietz, of Murrieta,
Calif.; five sisters: Betty (Donald) Taylor, of Mason City, Anna Mae (Bill)
Henry, of Hampstead, N.C., Lois Julseth, of Kensett, Mary Margaret (Peggy)
Vosberg, of Carlsbad, Calif., and Erma Smith, of Sanjacinto, Calif.; along
with two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, one brother-in-law,
Dave Julseth.
Charles City Press - Posted 4 JAN 2013
Maejeanette Staudt
Maejeanette Staudt, 84, of Charles City, died Sunday, December 16,
2012, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held December 19 in Charles City,
with burial at Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Maejeanette Darlene Miller Staudt was born May 13, 1928, the daughter of
Peter and Lottie (Sudol) Miller. She received her education and graduated
from Nashua High School in 1946. On September 28, 1951, she was united in
marriage to Fredrick Staudt at St. Michaels in Nashua. Maejeanette was
employed for many years as a secretary for the engineering department
at White Farm in Charles City before her retirement. She then worked
as a Court Attendant at the Floyd County Courthouse.
She was a devoted wife and mother, and loved to volunteer. Maejeanette
enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, singing, and playing both the organ and
piano. Maejeanette was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church
in Charles City, Women's Club and Saint Teresa's Circle, serving as a past
president.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE -- The above obituary is being re-run at the family's
request with a change in the marriage location.
Charles City Press - Posted 4 JAN 2013
Jerry Dean Haller
LOVELAND, COLORADO - Jerry Dean Haller passed away Saturday, December 29,
2012, at the Pathways Inpatient Hospice, Loveland, after a year-long
battle with cancer. He was 56.
Jerry was born in Charles City on September 18, 1956, to Arnold E. and
Arlene B. (Mitchell) Haller. He graduated from Rockford Senior High, in
Rockford. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Northern
Iowa. He was an Eagle Scout and served as scout leader in Iowa. He married
Sandy Jorgensen in 1980; they later divorced. He married Deborah Monette
in 2007.
Jerry had a long career in the lumber and home improvement business
which began at his father's lumber yard in Marble Rock. He moved to
Colorado in 1983 to begin a career at Collins Cashway Lumber. He was
later employed at McKlveen Lumber in Newton. Deines Lumber, and most
recently, Lowe's in Loveland since the store's opening. Jerry always
had a smile on his face and was a kindhearted man who was so very proud
of his kids. He enjoyed the Broncos, the Iowa Hawkeyes, Benson Sculpture
Park, pheasant hunting, hot air ballooning and road trips. Jerry valued his
colleagues and friends at Lowe's. He was a previous member of the Thompson
Valley Rotary Club.
Jerry is survived by his children, Patrick Haller, of Fort Collins, Colorado,
and Jamie, of Boulder, Colorado; wife Deborah Monette and stepson Bernie Monette,
of Loveland; his father, Arnold Haller, of Charles City; a sister Marcia
Kogle and her husband, Mark, of Puyallup, Washington, and a brother, Dennis
Haller, and his wife, Janet, of Decorah, Iowa and their families; and
sister-in-law Diana Geiger, of Loveland.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene Haller.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on January 10, 2013 at Viegut
Funeral Home, in Loveland, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Jerry Haller Memorial Fund in care of
Viegut Funeral Home, Loveland, Colo. or to the Winnebago Scout Reservation
fund (checks payable to INHF) Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 505 5th Ave
STE 444, Des Moines, IA 50309-9894.
Charles City Press - Jan. 7, 2013
Martha Trena Rima
#1:
Martha Rima, 58, of Charles City, died Saturday, January 5, 2013, at
the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Memorial services for Martha Rima will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the
Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor James Grabitske of Cross Lutheran Church will
officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home an hour 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.
Charles City Press - Jan. 7, 2013
#2:
Martha Trena Rima
Martha Rima, 58, of Charles City, Iowa, died Saturday, January 5, 2013,
at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Memorial services for Martha Rima will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday
at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor James Grabitske of Cross Lutheran
Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home an hour to the service.
Martha Trena Rima was born May 9, 1954, at Charles City, the daughter of
Dana and Martha (Sullivan) Rima. She received her education at Charles City.
Martha married Larry DeBoest and from this union Matthew and Trena were
born. They later divorced. She then married Jim Pajer and to this union
Michael was born. They later divorced.
Over the years Martha worked for Comprehensive Systems. She will be
remembered for her love of animals of every kind. Martha always looked
forward to spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Living family members include three children: Matthew (Heather) DeBoest
of Charles City, Trena Cox of Clear Lake and Michael Pajer of Charles City;
five grandchildren: Garred Cox, Dawson Cox, D.J. DeBoest, Trent Cox and
Rylee DeBoest; two brothers, Dana (Marilyn) Rima of Wisconsin and Michael
(Peggy) Rima of Colorado; and two sisters, Jana (Jerry) Rima of Floyd and
Beth Wilcheck of Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and fiance, Tubby Cox.
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 - Posted 8 JAN 2013
Forrest G. Russell
Forrest G. Russell, age 89, of Nashua, Iowa, died Monday, December 31,
2012, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at
the First Baptist Church, Plainfield, Iowa, with interment in the Washington
Chapel Cemetery, Janesville, Iowa.
Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour
prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences for
Forrest's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Charles City Press - Jan. 7, 2013
Msgr. Francis D. Heimerman
#1:
Msgr. Francis D. Heimerman, age 93, of Nashua, Iowa, died Saturday
evening, January 5, 2013, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in
Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home
in Nashua. Online condolences for Monsignor's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Charles City Press - Jan. 7, 2013
#2:
Rev. Francis D. Heimerman
Rev. Francis D. Heimerman, 93 of Nashua, Iowa, died Saturday evening,
January 5, 2013, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 9, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua, with Rev. Monsignor
Lyle L. Wilgenbusch celebrating the Mass. Homilist will be Rev. Monsignor
John W. Hemann. Interment will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.
Friends may greet the family from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at
St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua, where there will be a 3 p.m.
rosary and a 7 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues
beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua.
Online condolences for Rev. Francis' family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Rev. Francis DeSales Heimerman was born September 1, 1919, in Haverhill,
the son of Anton and Magdalen (Ginsterblum) Heimerman. At an early age,
the Heimerman family moved to Stacyville. He received his education at
Visitation Grade School and Visitation High School graduating in 1935
at the age of 16. He then graduated from Loras College, Dubuque, and
St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. He was ordained on April 29, 1944,
and had his first Mass at his home parish in Stacyville. Father's first
assignment after ordination was as an associate at St. Raphael Cathedral,
Dubuque from 1944-1949 and was then an associate at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Charles City until 1956. He then served both St. Joseph
Catholic Churches in State Center and Rhodes.
In 1966, he was assigned as pastor at St. Bernard's Catholic Church,
Alta Vista, until 1973. From 1973 until 1982, he served as pastor at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg, Iowa. His final pastorate was at
St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua from 1982 until retiring in 1991.
Following his retirement, Father continued to serve his church part-time
in the area. He continued to be active in the community enjoying golfing,
walks and visits with friends.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Rose Laliberte of Fargo, N.D., and
Ruth (Byron) Spear of Albert Lea, Minn.; two brothers, Wilbur Heimerman of
Sioux Falls, S.D., and Quentin (Sally) Heimerman of Stillwater, Minn.;
along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Matthew Heimerman
and one sister, Rita Alley.
Charles City Press - Posted 8 JAN 2013
Lucille Wilma (McIntyre) Reeder
#1:
WEST UNION, IOWA -- Lucille Wilma (McIntyre) Reeder, 98, died Saturday,
January 5, 2013, at Traditions of West Union.
Lucille was born June 22, 1914, north of Hawkeye in Fayette County,
the daughter of William R. McIntyre and Agnes Ann (Sellers) McIntyre. She
attended school at Windsor #3, Donnan and West Union, graduating in 1932.
She worked at the old hospital for several years, now the Fayette County
Historical Center and Museum.
On April 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to Oscar Edwin Reeder at
the Little Brown Church near Nashua. They farmed southeast of West Union
for 27 years and were married 61 years before Oscar died on May 12, 2002.
Lucille was a talented seamstress and made her own clothes most of her adult
life. She also enjoyed quilting and crocheting, including ornaments she
would make for the Christmas bazaar and family. She was an avid gardener
with two green thumbs which was evident by the abundance of vegetables,
flowers and apple trees in the yard.
In addition, Lucille was a devoted sports fan. Her favorite teams were
the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears and
Chicago Bulls. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, reading
and having coffee with her sisters who she referred to as "the girls."
However, feeding family and friends was probably her greatest joy. She
was a great cook, and many happy memories were made around her dining
room table. She even brought a cranberry salad to the family's Christmas
dinner last month. Lucille was an active member of the United Methodist
Church of West Union, the United Methodist Women's Circle and the Union
Study Club.
Lucille is survived by her daughter, Janice (Dennis) Brinkman, of Greene;
a granddaughter, Ann (Brent) Carstensen, of Chicago, Illinois; two sisters,
Shirley Smith, of West Union, and Adaline Westendorf, of West Union; two
sisters-in-law, Verla McIntrye, of West Union, and Aleta Reeder, of Elgin;
a brother-in-law, Don Reeder, of Elgin; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, who passed away in
2002; parents; a brother, Newell McIntrye; a sister, Jeanette Saboe; two
nieces, Judy Smith and JoAnn Pasky; and two nephews, Don Smith and Steven
Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013,
at the United Methodist Church in Union, with Rev. Scott Keele Kober
officiating. A public visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 9, at Burnham-Wood Funeral Home is West Union.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lucille's
name at Palmer Hospital, Palmer Hospice and the United Methodist Church,
all of West Union. Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home is in charge
of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.skrogersfuneralhome.com
Charles City Press - Posted 8 JAN 2013
Lucille Wilma (McIntyre) Reeder
#2:
WEST UNION, IOWA - Lucille Wilma (McIntyre) Reeder, 98, died Saturday,
January 5, 2013, at Traditions of West Union.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013,
at the United Methodist Church in West Union, with Rev. Scott Keele Kober
officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in
Lucille's name at Palmer Hospital, Palmer Hospice and the United Methodist
Church, all of West Union.
Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home, in West Union, is in charge
of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at
www.skrogersfuneralhome.com.
Charles City Press - Posted 10 JAN 2013
Harold E. Burke
Harold E. Burke, the son of James and Jeannette Burke, died in Stratford,
New Jersey, on January 6, 2013.
Harold Burke was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on March 23, 1923.
The family will gather for a celebration of life memorial service on March
23, 2013, his 90th birthday.
Harold proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II
and proudly wore a Marine cap whenever going out. He was a graduate of
the University of Virginia and worked in banking and finance. The family
home in Toms River, N.J., was damaged by Hurricane Sandy and he recently
moved into Assisted Living in Voorhees, N.J.
Harold was a member of the Unitarian Church of South Jersey.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 68 years, Hazel Cox Burke;
daughters Dianne (Chuck) Souder, Carol, (Charlie) Davis, and Linda
(Michael) Naples; and sons David (Dixie) Burke and Jeffrey (NL) Burke.
There are 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family appreciates all the support and concern expressed while he
was hospitalized the past 12 days.
Charles City Press - Posted 8 JAN 2013
Harold Burke
Funeral Information:
Home: Voorhees, NJ
Date of Death: January 6, 2013
Place of Birth: New Brunswick, NJ
Birthdate: March 23, 1923
Age: 89
Biography:
Harold E. Burke, 89, died on January 6 , 2013 at the Kennedy Hospital in Stratford, NJ.
A long time resident of Cherry Hill, he retired from Midlantic Bank to his home in Toms River, NJ. A Marine Corps Veteran of WW II, he then graduated from the University of Virginia in 1948.
He was preceded in death by his parents James F. and Jeannetta Rogers Burke and his brother James R. Burke.
A loving and generous husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Hazel M. Cox Burke; five children: Dianne J. Souder (Charles), Carol H. Davis (Charles), Linda A. Naples (Michael), David H. Burke (Dixie), Jeffrey J. Burke (Lynn); ten grandchildren: Stacy C, Bolin (Ben), Linda M. Davis (Todd), Chad B, Souder (Tricia), Charles J. Davis III (Stacy), Caryn D. Joseph (Peter), Danielle H. Burke, Brandon J.Burke (Jennifer), Ryan J. Burke (Amy), Kaitlin B. Smith (Brian), and Justin M. Burke; and 14 great-grandchildren: Chandra L. Bolin, Lydia A. Bolin, Sophia G. Bolin, Reed C. Davis, Michaela M. Davis, Emily J. Davis, Ethan J. Davis, Benjamin C. Davis, Hazel J. Burke, Cayden E. Burke, Lilian M. Souder, Charles L. Souder, Pierce A. Joseph, and Owen R. Smith.
A memorial service will be held at Unitarian Universalist Church in Cherry Hill, NJ on March 23, 2013 on what would have been his 90th birthday. Interment will be a private family service in New York State.
http://lpwoosterfuneralhome.com/
Dennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson, 53, of Floyd, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the Floyd
County Medical Center in Charles City.
Memorial services for Dennis Johnson will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday
at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will
officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. The family will greet
friends at the church an hour prior to the service.
Dennis Virgil Johnson was born Nov. 10, 1959, at Charles City, the son
of Clayton and LaVonne (Hoel) Johnson. He graduated from Charles City High
School in 1978 and then from North Iowa Area Community College. In 1982,
he was married to Mary Harrington. They later divorced. Dennis worked at
various jobs over the years until he had to go on disability. He was a
member of Grace United Methodist Church. His interests included going to
truck pulls, collecting international trucks and watching movies. Dennis
looked forward to spending time with his family and Mennonite friends. He
will be remembered for his desire to help others.
Living family members include two children, Brian (Kelly) Johnson of
Nevada and Marcy Johnson and special friend Ryan Ross of Charles City;
a grandson, Jace Johnson; parents, Clayton and LaVonne Johnson of Floyd;
two brothers, Mike (Connie) Johnson of Greene and Kevin (Beth) Johnson of
Medway, Mass.; three sisters: Jacquie (Dave) Watson of Charles City, Darcie
Regan of Floyd and Karla (Mike) Byrd of Sterling, Ill.; his former wife,
Mary Sargent, several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Earl.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. 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 - Posted 8 JAN 2013
Geraldine Bruggeman
#1:
GREENE, IOWA - Geraldine Bruggeman, 86, of Greene, passed away Tuesday,
January 8, 2013, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene,
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Charles City Press - Posted 9 JAN 2013
(U>Geraldine Bruggeman
#2:
MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Funeral services for Geraldine Bruggeman, 86, formerly of
Marble Rock, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marble Rock, with Pastor Bob Scheurer
officiating. Burial will be in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, January 11, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue at the church one hour
before services on Saturday.
Geraldine died on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Marble Rock, IA 50653.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First
St. in Greene, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Charles City Press - Posted 10 JAN 2013
Geraldine Bruggeman
#3:
Marble Rock: Funeral services for Geraldine Bruggeman, 86, formerly of
Marble Rock, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church in Marble Rock, with Pastor Bob Scheurer officiating. Burial
will be in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Reid's
Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue at the church
one hour before services on Saturday.
Geraldine Reints was born in Clarksville, Butler County, on Sept. 15,
1926, the daughter of William John and Etjedina (Reints) Reints and died
on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City.
Gerry received her education in country school and graduated from
Clarksville High School in 1943. She received her teaching certificate
from Wartburg College in Waverly and obtained her BA Teaching degree from
UNI. Once a teacher she taught school in Plainfield for one year in a one
room school house. Gerry's life was dedicated to educating young people.
She taught school at R-R-MR for 45 years before retiring in 1991.
Gerry was united in marriage to Melbourne Lowell. Bruggeman on August 4,
1949, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Clarksville. This union was blessed
with two children, Deb and Doug. The family moved to Greene where they
farmed until settling in Marble Rock where they made their home.
She was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she served
with the WELCA and was on the church council. Gerry was interested in
gardening, was a member of the Marble Rock Historical Society, served on
the Marble Rock Library Board, and was a tutor. She was a very social person
who especially enjoyed the after church coffees at her home.
Living family members include her children: Deb (Terry) Hammer of Cedar
Rapids, Doug (Cindy) Bruggeman, Rochester, Minn.; five grandchildren:
Brennan Hammer, Sarah Bruggeman, Tara (Justin) Schlake, Jared Bruggeman
Jordan Bruggeman; four greatgrandchildren: Corrin, Caydance, Ashton,
Charli; nieces, Beverly Slinger and Judy Wood; Nephews, William and Tom
Reints; and many great nieces and nephews.
Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Melbourne in 1978, her
parents, two sisters, Elsa Swan and Catherine Wood; one brother, Sievert
Reints.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to St.
Paul's Lutheran Church, Marble Rock, Iowa 50653.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First
St. Greene. 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Charles City Press - Posted 11 JAN 2013
Stella Ruth Larson
Stella Larson, 91, of Charles City, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at the
11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday
at the Hauser Funeral Home.
Stella Ruth Larson was born July 3, 1921, in Bismarck, North Dakota, the
daughter of Edwin and Stella (Carlson) Larson. She attended school in
Charles City. She was a long time resident of Chautauqua Guest Homes.
Stella enjoyed visiting and joking with friends, and in her younger years
she enjoyed riding her bike. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist
Church in Charles City.
Living family members include a brother, Cal Larson of Charles City, and
several nieces and nephews.
Stella was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Justin,
Howard and John; three sisters-in-law: Mary Lou, Mildred and Betty Larson;
she was also preceded in death by her nephew, Peter Larson.
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 - Posted 10 JAN 2013
Douglas W. Ebling
BRADFORD, IOWA - Funeral Services for Douglas W. Ebling, 53, of Bradford,
formerly of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2013, at the
United Methodist Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating.
Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour
before services on Monday.
Douglas died at his residence in Bradford on January 8, 2013.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Douglas Wayne Ebling Memorial Fund designated to the United Methodist
Church in Greene.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene is in charge of
arrangements, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Charles City Press - Posted 10 JAN 2013
Barbara Mannetter
#1:
Barbara Mannetter, 82, of Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday, January
10, 2013, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral Services for Barbara Mannetter will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday,
at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Colwell United Church
of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural
Charles City. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, at the Hauser Funeral
Home, and an hour prior to the service on Monday.
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 - Posted 11 JAN 2013
#2:
Barbara Jean (Wilson) Mannetter
Barbara Mannetter, 82, of Charles City, died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at
St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral Services for Barbara Mannetter will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Monday, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Debra Lincoln, of Colwell, United
Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens,
rural Charles City.
Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, at the Hauser Funeral Home, and
an hour prior to the service on Monday.
Barbara Jean Wilson Mannetter was born August 7, 1930, in White River,
South Dakota, the daughter of David Clarence and Barbara (McNair) Wilson.
She graduated from Floyd High School in 1948. On August 8, 1950, she was
united in marriage to Agon "Dutch" Mannetter at the Little Brown Church in
Nashua. Barbara was a devoted farm wife and mother. She was a member of the
Colwell Culture Club and the Colwell United Church of Christ.
Living family members include three children: Nancy (Bill) Ritzman, of
Charles City, Becky (Rick Larsen) Mannetter, of Cedar Rapids, and Judy
(Tracy Kuramoto) Mannetter, of Chicago; five grandchildren: Terry (Heather)
Ritzman, Amy (Ben) Johnson, and Nathan (Allyson), Ben and Lauren Larsen; and
great-grandchildren Nicholas, Bailey, Grady, Jackson, and Riley; and one
sister, Thelma Iverson, of Pierre, South Dakota.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband Agon "Dutch" on
December 9, 2010; and siblings Emmet, Virgal, Melvan, William, Betty, Edna
Wilson, Emily Lunn, Lorrine Dickhoff and Wanda Schmidtke.
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 - Jan. 14, 2013
Eugene John Simons Morris, Sr.
Eugene Morris, 42, of Charles City, Iowa, died Saturday, January 12, 2013,
at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday
at the Hauser Funeral Home.
Eugene John Simons Morris, Sr. was born September 24, 1970, in Cass
Lake, Minnesota, the son of Charles and Valerie (Simons) Wind. He received
his education from Cass Lake-Bena High School. He was married to Stacey
Whaley on May 10, 1999 and they later divorced. Eugene was a member of
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. He was an artist at heart and could draw anything
he saw. Eugene will be remembered for his great sense of humor. Family was
very important to Eugene, his children were his world and he looked forward
to sharing his life with them.
Living family members include six children, Eugene (Samantha Couture)
Morris, Jr., of Duluth, Minnesota, Lynsie Whaley, of Charles City, Faith
Dudsic-Morris, of Superior, Wisconsin, Anthony Long, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin,
and Danielle Morris and Lakota Morris, both of Charles City; seven
grandchildren; two brothers, Keith (Kim) St. Cyr and Vincent (Shelly)
Morris both of Cass Lake, Minnesota; a close friend, Yolanda "Yoda" Usher;
in-laws, Doug and Lynette Connerley of Charles City; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; adoptive parents, Earl and
Josephine Morris; a grandson, Quentin Morris; and two brothers, William
St. Cyr and Martin Wind.
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 - Jan. 14, 2013
Lance Jay Christensen
Lance Christensen, 59, of Charles City, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at his
home in Charles City.
Visitation for Lance Christensen, will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday
at the Hauser Funeral Home.
Lance Jay Christensen was born October 9, 1953 in Mason City the son of
Clifford "Duane" and Joyce (Schilling) Christensen. He graduated from
Charles City High School in 1972, and later earned his bachelor's degree
from Brenau University. On July 16, 1977, he was united in marriage to
Deb Kapping in Charles City. Lance worked as a Production Manager of
Poultry Biologics for Ceva. He enjoyed golf, Iowa Hawkeye Football and
taking care of his yard.
Living family members include his wife Deb; three children, Erin,
Dustin, and Matthew; siblings, Becky Keller, and Randy Christensen both
of Mason City; and his mother Joyce Stenseth.
Lance was preceded in death by his father, and his step-father Earl
Stenseth.
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 - Jan. 14, 2013
Vernon Feltz
Vernon Feltz, 88, of Charles City, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at the
11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Vernon Feltz will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
January 19, 2013 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City.
Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Friday January 18, 2013, at the Hauser
Funeral Home, and also an hour prior to the service Saturday.
Vernon Wilfred Feltz was born March 9, 1924, in McIntire, Iowa the son
of Norman and Beatrice Feltz. He attended rural country school in Howard
County. Vernon proudly served our country from 1942 to 1948 for the United
States Navy in the Pacific Theater. On July 10, 1950, he was united in
marriage to Susiellen Wiltse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Vernon worked
for Oliver White Farm for 37 years. He loved fishing and bowling. Vernon
was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose, many
bowling leagues and Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City.
Living family members include two sons, Jerry and Mike Feltz, both of
Charles City; two daughters, Carmen and Terri Feltz, both of Coralville;
a brother Duane (Lorna) Feltz of Waverly; four sisters, Pat (Gayln) Lynch
of New Hampton, Bev (Bert) Sorensen of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Sharon (Dick)
Bilharz, of Coldstream, Montana, and Bernice Petersen of Pipestone, Minnesota;
and many nieces and nephews.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Susiellen, an
infant son Larry Lee; brothers Harlan, Stanly and Kenny Feltz, and a sister
Loraine Ritter.
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 - Jan. 14, 2013
Phyllis Mae (Bork) Gifford
Phyllis Gifford, 82, of Charles City, died, Friday, January 11, 2013 at the
Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral Services for Phyllis Gifford will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis
Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural
Charles City.
Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, at the Hauser Funeral Home, and
an hour prior to the service at the church.
Phyllis Mae Bork Gifford was born June 5, 1930, the daughter of Alfred
and Ruth (Volbrecht) Bork. She attended school in Charles City. On January
11, 1947, she was united in marriage to William G. Gifford at the Saint John
Parsonage. Over the years she worked at Webster's Grocery Store and
Comprehensive systems, while being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother
her entire life. She enjoyed playing euchre, making afghans for family and
friends, feeding her birds and squirrels, serving at the V.F.W. fish fry
and funeral luncheons, road trips with her family, but most important to
her was the time she spent with her grandchildren. Phyllis was a member of
the V.F.W. Auxiliary, and Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles
City.
Living family members include a daughter, Linda Reit, and a son Richard
Gifford, both of Charles City; grandchildren Kim (Randy) Gerber, and William
J. "B.J." Gifford; great-grandchildren, Austin and Autumn Gerber; two
brothers, Keith (Betty) Ferch and Randy Ferch; sister-in-law Marilyn Bork.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband William G. on
June 6, 1980; a grandson Kye Reit; a sister Janice Bork, and a brother
Philip Bork.
Memorials can be made to the Floyd County Cancer Friends.
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 - Jan. 14, 2013
Dorothy Clara Staudt
#1:
Dorothy Staudt, 100, formerly of Marble Rock, died Sunday January 13,
2013 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Arrangements
are being trusted to Fullerton Hage Funeral Home of Charles City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street,
Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press - Jan. 14, 2013
#2:
Dorothy Clara Staudt
Dorothy Clara Staudt, 100, formerly of Marble Rock, Iowa, passed from
this life on January 13, 2013, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in
Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January
18, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Roseville.
Officiating will be Monsignor Walter Brunkan. Burial will follow at
St. Mary's Cemetery, Roseville. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on
Thursday, January 17, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street
in Charles City, and again one hour prior to services at the church. A
Rosary will be at 4 p.m. and Scripture Services will be held at 6:30 p.m.
on Thursday.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City,
(641) 228-4211, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles City Press - Jan. 15, 2013
#3:
Dorothy Clara Staudt
MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Dorothy Staudt, 100, of Marble Rock died January 13,
2013, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January
18, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Roseville. Officiating will be Monsignor
Walter Brunkan. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Roseville.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Hage Funeral
Home, Charles City, and again at the Roseville school one hour prior
to Fridays service. A Rosary will be at 4 p.m. and Scripture Services
will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Condolences may be shared with
the family at www.Fullertonfh.com
Dorothy was born on July 23, 1912, in rural Marble Rock, one of seven
children of John and Anna (Merfeld) Schmitt. Growing up in rural Marble
Rock, she attended elementary school at St. Mary's Roseville and graduated
from Marble Rock High School in 1929. On January 31, 1934, at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Roseville, she married Earl Nicholas Staudt. They farmed
and raised their family in rural Marble Rock. Dorothy embraced rural life,
having an active role in many aspects of the family farm, as well as
meticulously keeping a home, yard and garden for her family.
Dorothy enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, word games, playing cards,
gardening, sewing, needlework and crafts. She crocheted afghans for all 18
of her grandchildren, just an example of the numerous handmade items she
crafted. Her grandchildren will remember overnight stays on the farm, and
numerous games of rummy with their grandmother. Dorothy's homemaking career
extended from helping to make meals for threshers to later years when she
made holiday meals for her children and their families. She kept family as
her first priority, encouraging and delighting in family celebrations and
gatherings.
Dorothy was a life long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Roseville.
She had been a member of the Jolly Seniors at Marble Rock and was also a
4-H leader. After her husband's passing in 1993, Dorothy continued to live
independently on the farmstead and the home she was so proud of until she
became a resident of 9th Street Chautauqua in the summer of 2004. Dorothy
will be remembered for her subtle sense of humor, her deep faith, love of
family, and her perseverance and graceful acceptance of life's later years.
Dorothy is survived by a son, Roger (Bonita) Staudt, of Marble Rock;
daughters Catherine (John) Rossi, of West Des Moines, Marlys Staudt, of
Knoxville, Tenn., and Karen Trettin, of Charles City; a daughter-in-law,
Mona (Ronald) Staudt, of Charles City; 18 grandchildren and 37
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; her son, Ronald; an
infant son, Kenneth; a son-in-law, Michael Trettin; two sisters and four
brothers.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles
City, (641) 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles City Press - Jan. 16, 2013
Kathleen "Kay" Goodno
Kathleen "Kay" Goodno, 98, of Iowa Falls, and formerly of Charles City,
died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services for Kay Goodno will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday,
January 18, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd, Associate Pastor
Jan Tjaden will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Floyd.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at
Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd.
Kathleen "Kay" Morella Anderson Goodno was born August 20, 1914, in
Highland Township in Winneshiek County, the youngest daughter of Gilbert
and Karen (Wermager) Anderson. She graduated from Decorah High School in
1931. In the fall of 1931, she enrolled in the nursing program at Norwegian
American Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in three years. She then
worked at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for one year. She lived for a
short time in LaCrosse, Wis. before moving to New York City where she
worked with the Cornell Medical Center Hospital. She later returned to
Decorah where she and the love of her life, Chester Goodno married in 1938.
They moved to Charles City and farmed for 28 years in partnership with
Bart and Fran Bonzer. They retired from the farm in 1974 and moved into
Charles City. Kay moved to Iowa Falls six years ago to be near her daughter
Karen and family. She enjoyed card club, sewing, knitting, crocheting,
crossword puzzles, and a great passion and love for cats. Kay was a great
and gracious lady, loved by many, she was a truly great person; to know her
was to love her.
Those left to celebrate her life include her daughter, Karen "Dutch"
(Lyle) Nott, of Iowa Falls; grandchildren John (Kathy) Nott, of Clarence,
and Joel (Jasie) Nott, of Ames; eight grandchildren: Jenny (Shawn), Kelly,
David, Bethany, Lilly, Jack, Ava, and Abigail. Also her extended family,
Muriel Short, G. Ann (Terry) Smith, Chuck (Janet) Bonzer, and all of their
children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; as well as many nieces and
nephews.
Those preceding her in death were her parents, husband Chester in 2004,
and siblings Truman, Pierce, Genieve, Mike, Marie, Trudy, and George.
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 - Jan. 15, 2013
Richard Kent Lindaman
#1:
Richard Kent Lindaman, 90, of Charles City, passed away on January 13,
2013, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are being trusted to
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home of Charles City. 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.
Charles City Press - Jan. 15, 2013
#2:
Richard Kent Lindaman
Richard Kent Lindaman, of rural Charles City, Iowa, died on Sunday, January
13, 2013, at the age of 90.
Visitation will be at St. John Lutheran Church, in Charles City, from
9-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, followed by a Memorial Service at
11 a.m. and lunch at noon. Internment will be at a later date.
Richard was born on October 11, 1922, at home to Vivian and Mabel
(Burns) Lindaman on the family farm in Charles City. The family operated
Lindemere Dairy until the 1968 tornado when it was destroyed. While in the
military, he married Mary Cavett at her family home on July 9, 1946.
Dick was active in sports, farming, hog and cattle producers. He helped
organize the Cattle Buyers Association. He was named Cattleman of the Year
in 2002.
Living family members include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Patricia;
sons David (Linda) and Doug; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
along with many nieces and nephews, especially, John Hayes, Steve Lindaman
and Viva (Lindaman) Boerschel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Thomas; two
sisters, Kathryn Hayes and Doris Norelius; and four brothers: Bob, Ben,
Jack and Joe.
Email condolences may be sent to funeral home website at
www.fullertonfh.com or family e-mail site of dougl@fiai.net In lieu of
flowers, memorials can be directed to Hospice, St. John Lutheran Memorial
Fund, or a charity of your choice.
Charles City Press - Jan. 16, 2013
Herman Otto Gerberding
Herman Gerberding, 90, of Charles City, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Herman Gerberding will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday
at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis
Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural
Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City
Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, at the Hauser Funeral Home, and an
hour prior to the service at the church.
Herman Otto Gerberding was born September 22, 1922, in Lake Crystal,
Minnesota, the son of Herman Gerhart and Minnie (Moss) Gerberding. He
attended school at Blue Earth, Minnesota. Herman proudly served our
country in the Army from 1943 to 1945. On December 22, 1945, he married
Edith Blanck in Charles City. Herman worked for Salsbury for over 22 years.
He enjoyed trout fishing, hunting, playing cards especially 500, camping,
and visiting with friends and relatives. Herman was a member of the American
Legion, and Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Living family members include his three daughters: Elaine Crooks, of
Charles City, Joyce (Gary) Bohach, of Waterloo, and Sarah (Doug) White, of
Athens, Wis.; seven grandchildren: Angela (John) Fernau, Brenda Ingalls,
Cindy (Daniel) Reinke, Josh Ingalls and special friend Laura, Teresa (Ian)
Kirchner, Renae (Jason) Maschke, Russell (fiance Jamie) White; two
step-grandsons, Matthew and Russell (Jessie) Bohach; 14 great-grandchildren;
three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith Blanck in
2001; a son-in-law, Gary Crooks; great-granddaughter Kristie; five brothers,
and four sisters.
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 - Jan. 16, 2013
Mary Jane (Beecher) Richmond
Mary Jane (Beecher) Richmond, 85, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and formerly
of Paynesville, Minnesota, Peoria, Illinois, and Elma, passed away peacefully
on Sunday, January 13, 2013, from complications of influenza.
Born on July 8, 1927, in Elma, the daughter of John and Luella (McCabe)
Beecher, she attended St. Joseph Mercy College of Nursing, the University
of Iowa and did her postgraduate surgery work at Cook County Hospital in
Chicago, Illinois. She was a Lieutenant in the Air Force Nursing Corps
during the Korean War and Active Reserves, taught at De Paul School of
Nursing and later spent 15 years at Minnesota Mutual Life as their
Occupational Health Specialist.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Edmund Carleton "Carl"
Richmond; five children: Bill (Vicky) Richmond, of Plymouth, Minnesota,
Carla (Dan) Anderson, of St. Paul, Minnesota, Jane (Steve) Conlin, of
St. Paul, Minnesota, Paul (Alicia) Richmond, of Fort Worth, Texas, and
John (Jodi) Richmond, of Eagan, Minn., 13 grandchildren; her siblings:
Bernard (Mary) Beecher, of Waterloo, Veronica (Lee) Riley, and LuAnn
Hutchins, of Charles City; in-laws Mary Ellen McGrath, Peggy Beecher,
Leroy Mohrfeld; and many nieces, nephews and friends who she loved very
much.
She is now united in death with her parents; three brothers: Edward,
W. Louis and Gerald Beecher; in-laws Gert Beecher, Gallus Wandro, Luva
Mohrfeld, Merle McGrath and Ernestine Richmond.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at Willwerscheid
Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota, (651) 2281006. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Church of
the Nativity of Our Lord, 1900 Stanford Ave., St. Paul. Burial will be
at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Charles City Press - Jan. 16, 2013
Dennis Neal Wilson
Dennis Neal Wilson, 66, died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at the
Eldora Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Eldora.
Dennis served in the U.S. Army, doing two tours of duty in Vietnam, and
was a Purple Heart recipient.
He is survived by his mother, Marlys Howe, of Charles City; sisters
Marlene Kokal, of Charles City, and Linda Osier, of Nashua; as well as
an uncle, Lawrence Peters, of Charles City.
The Hauser Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Charles City Press - Jan. 17, 2013
Mary Lou (Engleman)(Reynolds) Rethamel
Nora Springs, Iowa - Mary Lou (Reynolds) Rethamel, 81, of Nora Springs,
died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in
Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 19,
at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the
Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse of the Nora Springs United Methodist Church,
officiating. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery,
Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mary Lou's service at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Mary Lou's
name to Hospice of North Iowa.
Mary Lou Engleman was born on March 24, 1931, in Nora Springs, the
daughter of Emmett and Hazel (Smith) Engleman, she was one of 13 children.
She attended school in Nora Springs before being united in marriage to Max
Reynolds at the age of 16. Together they would be blessed with four
children, Michael, Susan, Pattie, and Dan.
For many years Mary Lou and Max made their home in California before moving back to Nora Springs in June of 1967. Max would precede Mary Lou in death in 1993.
On October 16, 1998, Mary Lou was united in marriage to Art Rethamel in Nora Springs; they would be blessed with 15 years together.
In her free time Mary Lou enjoyed reading, tending to her garden, bird watching, and camping and fishing. She loved solving crossword puzzles and word searches. However, her greatest love was spending time with her family, and she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Those grateful in sharing in her life are her husband, Art Rethamel, Nora Springs, children, Susan Healey, Costa Mesa, Calif., Pattie Gruis, Costa Mesa, and Dan Reynolds, Costa Mesa; Art's children, Don (Connie) Rethamel, Nora Springs, and Dan Rethamel, Nora Springs; grandchildren, Mike, Pat, Laurie, Dee, Jenna, Sterling, and Matthew; 5 step grandchildren; great grandchildren, Mika, Kalie, Kaleb, Taylor, Madison, Mackenzie, Jonathen, Camden, and Braydon; 7 step great grandchildren; 3 step great great grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Dede) Engleman, Mason City, Donna Knudtson, Moline, Ill., and Jack (Loretta) Engleman, Morris, Ill.; as well as extended family members and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Max Reynolds; son, Michael Reynolds; son in law, George Healey; granddaughter, Carrie Meggars; and 9 siblings.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210. ColonialChapels.com
Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 1/18/13
Robert B. Krugler
BERRYVILLE, ARKANSAS - Robert B. Krugler a resident of Berryville,
Arkansas, was born January 5, 1926, in Rockford, Iowa, a son of Clarence
William and Elsie Emma (Grover) Krugler. He departed this life on Wednesday,
January 16, 2013, in his home in Berryville, at the age of 87 years.
He graduated from Marble Rock High School in Iowa and proudly served
his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was of the
Roman Catholic faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Robert "Bob"
and Marge farmed from 1950 to 1961 in Iowa. Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing,
and camping; and after retirement, the couple spent several years, as full
time RVers.
On August 27, 1949, Robert was united in marriage with Marjorie Theresa
(Hoisington) Krugler who survives him of the home. He is also survived five
children, Larry E. Krugler and wife Phyllis of Rogers, Arkansas, James R.
Krugler and wife Debra of Coal City, Illinois, Alan L. Krugler of Berryville,
Arkansas, Sharon A. and husband Bradley Johnson of Mountain Home, Arkansas,
and Michael D. Krugler of Springfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other loved
ones and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Krugler;
one brother, Grover Krugler; and one daughter, Karen Kay Krugler.
There will be a family gathering at the home in Berryville at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, January 23, with a memorial service at 6 p.m. Wednesday,
January 23, at the St. Anne's Catholic Church in Berryville with Father
Shaun Wesley officiating.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Interment of cremains will be in the V.A. Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 1/19/2013
Donald Richard "Don" Ver Helst
#1:
Nora Spings, Iowa - Donald "Don" Richard Ver Helst, 84, of Nora Springs
died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A funeral service for Don will be held 10:30. a.m. Wednesday, January 23,
at the Nora Springs Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with
Lay Pastor Don Muessigmann, Pastor Glen Bandel and the Rev. Paul Boostrom
officiating.
Burial will follow in Park Cemetery where military funeral honors will
be conducted by the Nora Springs American Legion H.D.S. Post 449.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Sheckler
Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, and will also continue one
hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Don's name to the Nora
Springs Veteran's Memorial in care of Roger Hunt, 23050 295th St., Nora
Springs, Iowa, or the Nora Springs Christian Church.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Spings, 641-749-2210,
Colonial Chapels.
Globe Gazette, 1/21/2013
#2:
Donald Richard "Don" Ver Helst, 84, of Nora Springs passed away peacefully at the Nora Springs Care Center on Saturday, January 19, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service for Don will be held 10:30am, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Nora Springs Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs with Lay Pastor Don Muessigmann, Pastor Glen Bandel and the Rev. Paul Boostrom officiating. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery where military funeral honors will be conducted by the Nora Springs American Legion H.D.S. Post 449.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs and will also continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Don's name to the
Nora Springs Veteran's Memorial in care of Roger Hunt, 23050 295th Street, Nora Springs, Iowa or the Nora Springs Christian Church.
Donald Richard Ver Helst, son of August and Mary (Mannens) Ver Helst was born November 28, 1928 in Mason City. His family lived on a farm north of Nora Springs while attending Mason City schools, graduating in 1947. Don farmed with his family until 1947 where he began his working career at the Nora Springs Creamery. In 1950, he was drafted into the Army and served his country faithfully in the Korean Conflict before being honorably discharged in 1952. Following his military service, he farmed from 1952 to 1963 before working for White Farm in 1963 to 1985 as a parts washer. He then worked for the Nora Springs COOP, driving a gas bulk truck from 1985 to 1989 and then continued driving truck for the Cartersville Elevator from 1989 to 1991 before he retired.
He was united in marriage to Doris Billings December 7, 1952 at the
Nora Springs Christian Church. To this union three children were born:
Janice, Dan, Mike. Don was an avid gardener and was an active participant
in establishing the Veteran's Memorial in Nora Springs. He was a man that
enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Don was a member of the Mason City VFW, Nora Springs American Legion, Nora Springs Volunteer Fire Department, serving over 11 years as the fire chief and the Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service, serving for over six years. Don was also very active in the community serving meals on wheels with Doris and was a long time member of the Nora Springs Christian Church.
He will be missed by his wife, Doris Ver Helst, Nora Springs; children, Janice (Rev. Paul) Boostrom, Nora Spings; Dan (Neva) Ver Helst, Mason City, and Mike (Lisa) Ver Helst, Nora Springs; grandchildren, Christi (Josh) Smallwood, Nora Springs and Jacob Ver Helst, Nora Springs; two-great grandchildren, Abigail and Wyatt Smallwood, Nora Springs; sister, Marguerite (Sis) Haight, Mason City; sisters-in-law, Isabelle Ver Helst, Mason City, Peggy DeGraffenreid, Warsaw, MO; brother-in-law, Jim (Bonnie) Billings along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Raymond and Jerry and brother-in-law, Keith Haight.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Spings, 641-749-2210, Colonial Chapels.com
Sheckler Colonial Chapel website
www.funeralhomemasoncity.com , 1/21/2013
Orvel Henderson
MASON CITY, IOWA - Orvel Henderson, 78, of Rudd, Iowa, died on
Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
Iowa Cremation, 4200 First Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402,
319-393-8000.
Globe Gazette, 1/21/2013
Jeanna Marie (Daniel) Elston
Jeanna Elston, 46, of Clyman, Wisconsin, and formerly of Charles City, Iowa,
died Friday, January 18, 2013, at University of Wisconsin Hospitals,
Madison, Wisconsin.
A memorial Mass for Jeanna Elston will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January
25, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will
celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery,
Charles City.
Jeanna Marie Daniel Elston was born October 2, 1966, at Charles City,
the daughter of Myron and Mary Ellen (Smith) Daniel. She graduated from
Charles City High School in 1986 and studied agriculture at North Iowa
Area Community College in Mason City. Jeanna was the first female
agriculture student and FFA member at Charles City High School opening the
way for other women to follow. She also participated in cross country and
track. Jeanna married Brian Cliff and they later divorced. On June 25, 2005,
she was united in marriage to Phil Elston. Over the years Jeanna worked at
Hamline Industries in Watertown, Wis., Fiber Resin Industries in Oconomowoc,
Wis. and at Borderline BP gas station also in Watertown.
She was a member of Saint Bernards Catholic Church. Jeanna had a great
love of nature as seen in her interest in just being outdoors, taking care
of and riding horses, animals in general, vegetable gardening, and deer
hunting. She also liked attending Brewers games and was an ardent Vikings
fan in Green Bay country. Jeanna and Phil also looked forward to attending
country music concerts. She will always be remembered as a caring soul with
an indomitable cheerful spirit who was always willing to help others. Family
was always very important to Jeanna and she looked forward to sharing her
life with them.
Living family members include her husband, Phil Elston, of Clyman,
Wisconsin, daughter, Kelly Cliff, of Madison, Wis.; step-daughter, Rachel
Elston, of Ononomowoc, Wis. her parents, Myron and Mary Ellen Daniel, of
Charles City; brother, Shane (Colleen) Daniel of Charles City; two sisters,
Karissa (Brian) Anderson, of Robbins, and Shannon (Kevin) Holm, of Marion;
and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and
Hildegard Daniel; maternal grandparents, Edmund and Maxiene Smith; an
uncle, Royce Daniel; an aunt, Paula Smith: and two cousins, Gary Daniel
and Cal Daniel.
Memorials may be directed to the Jeanna Elston Memorial Fund at First
Citizens National Bank, 300 North Main Street, Charles City, IA 50616.
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 - 22 JAN 2013
Thomas J. "Tom" Kelley
NORA SPRINGS, IOWA - Thomas J. "Tom" Kelley, 83, of Nora Springs, died
Thursday, January 17, 2013, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January
22, 2013, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City,
with the Rev. John Gossman as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Park
Cemetery, Nora Springs, where military honors will be provided by members
of the American Legion H.D.S. Post No. 449 of Nora Springs. Visitation
will be held Monday evening Jan. 21, 2013, from 4:307 p.m. with a Scriptural
Wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Thomas John Kelley was born on March 12, 1929, in Dougherty the son of
William A. and Mary C. (Gallagher) Kelley. He attended and graduated from
Nora Springs High School amongst the class of 1949.
Following his graduation Tom enlisted in the United States Army where
served in healthcare at a hospital in Japan during the Korean War. He was
honorably discharged from the Army in 1952 and returned to Nora Springs.
On August 29, 1953, Tom was united in marriage to Phyllis Arndt at
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City; together they would beblessed
with two sons, Mike and John.
Tom farmed with his father for four years before beginning to drive a
truck for his brother, Bob, with Kelley Truck Line and then for Truman
Motland. He then began working at Oliver White in Charles City where he
would be employed as a tool grinder until the plant's closing. Following
Tom's retirement, he began working at his "dream job;" delivering Winnebago
motor homes for Morgan Driveway. He was able to visit every state in the
continental U.S. and complete four trips to Alaska during his deliveries.
Tom was a sports enthusiast and loved following his sons' and grandkids'
sporting events throughout the years. He was a member of the "chain gang"
while his sons played football and loved cheering on the Chicago Cubs. He
enjoyed riding horses and with his entire family was a member of the former
Saddle Club in Nora Springs.
In earlier years Tom and Phyllis loved camping, playing cards, and
attending dances at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.
Being 100 percent Irish, Tom was immensely proud of his Irish Heritage.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City for over 55
years, and a member of the American Legion.
Those grateful in sharing in Tom's life are his wife, Phyllis, of Nora
Springs; sons, Mike (Glennis) Kelley, of Nora Springs, and John (Joyce)
Kelley, of Nora Springs; grandchildren, Sarah and Wayne La-Coste and their
children, Sheridan and Mac, Abby Kelley, Maggie and Matt Pruin and their
children, Ava, Jack, and Eddie, Kathleen and Brett Johns, Erin Kelley, and
Matthew Kelley; brothers-in-law, Ted (Bev) Arndt, Jr., and Bruce Arndt;
sisters in law, Marlys Kramm and Peggy (Jerry) Majewski; as well as many
nieces and nephews and extended family members and many friends. Tom will
also be missed by his many friends at the Nora Springs Care Center, and by
the nurse and staff who took such magnificent care of him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; mother- and father-in-law, Ted
and Margaret Arndt, Sr.; siblings, Bob (Frances) Kelley, and Dorothy (Vern)
Jacobsen; brothers-in-law, Harold Arndt and Morris Arndt; and sister-in-law,
Kathy Arndt.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs.
(641)729-2210. ColonialChapels.com
Charles City Press - 22 JAN 2013
Alan Clair "Al" Oldham
Alan Clair "Al" Oldham passed away peacefully at his home on Friday,
January 18, 2013.
Al was born in 1930 to Frank and Edith (Murray) Oldham in Charles City.
He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. He came to Billings
to work for his uncle at O.I. Lathing Co. He met and married Marion Virginia
Gregory in 1951. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict.
They moved to Paso Robles, Calif. where he was stationed at Camp Roberts
Army Base. He served as a military policeman for 16 months at Pong Am Do,
Korea. After his discharge, he moved his wife, Marion and baby daughter,
Marilyn, to Billings, Montana.
He worked for the railroad, and later joining the Billings Police
Department. He was a well respected juvenile detective. He was instrumental
in organizing the Crime Prevention Program and appeared on Crime Stopper's
TV segment. He retired in 1976 from the Billings Police Department and
continued in law enforcement with Billings Sheriff Department for 15 more
years. He received recognition by receiving Policeman of the Year and Deputy
of the Year. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and
traveling to visit his children and grandchildren.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lakehill's Golf Club for
seniors, and served on the board of the Rimrock Credit Union for many
years. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, which he served
as an usher and Eucharistic Minister. His Catholic faith was very important
to him. Al enjoyed his family get-togethers and spending time with his
friends. Al was a quiet and gentle man. He seldom said a negative word
about anyone.
He will be greatly missed by his three daughters, one son and their
spouses, his precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He leaves
behind his wife of 62 years, Marion, daughter and husband, Marilyn (Bob)
Hardy, from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Debra (Pat) Miller, from Townsend,
Montana; Patti (Terry) Doble, and only son and his wife, Greg (Lyn)
Oldham, both of Billings. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren and many friends.
Visitation will be on Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vigil Service on
Monday, 7 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday
at 12 p.m. at St. Bernard's with a reception to follow. A private family
interment will be at the Yellowstone County Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements
are in the care of Dahl Funeral Chapel and memories may be shared with the
family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
Charles City Press - 22 JAN 2013
Virginia Kingfield
Virginia Kingfield, 86 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and formerly of Ionia,
Iowa, died Thursday, January 10, 2012, at the New Hampton Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013,
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Ionia with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating
the Mass. Inurnment will be held at St. Boniface cemetery, Ionia.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences for Virginia's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com.
Charles City Press - 22 JAN 2013
James LeRoy "Jim" Witherspoon
James "Jim" Witherspoon, 74, of Charles City, Iowa, died Friday, January
18, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday from 5-7 p.m.
at the Hauser Funeral Home.
James LeRoy Witherspoon was born November 21, 1938, at Nora Springs,
Iowa, the son of Robert and Mildred (Knowlen) Witherspoon. He graduated
from Charles City High School and Northeast Area One at Calmar. Jim proudly
served in the United States Air Force. In May of 1960 he was married to
Carol Schipper. They later divorced. Over the years Jim upholstered
furniture and worked for Boeing. His interests included fishing and
watching and reading westerns. Family was always important to Jim and
he looked forward to the time he could spend with them.
Living family members include a daughter, Teresa (Randy) Weber, of
Mason City; three grandchildren, Carrie Brennan and special friend Javier,
Joey (Kelsi) Patten, Tiffany Brennan and special friend Ricky; four
step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nine step-greatgrandchildren;
a brother, Robert Witherspoon, of Washington; a sister, Sylvia Batton, of
Washington; and a first cousin, Gary Hedrick, of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-granddaughter, Shaylee
Brennan; and a brother, William Witherspoon.
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 - 22 JAN 2013
Donald W. Herman
Donald W. Herman, 80 of Charles City, Iowa, died Saturday, January 19,
2013, at the Belle Plaine Nursing and Rehab Center, Belle Plaine.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inturnment will be in
Beckwith Cemetery, rural Charles City. The Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo
is in charge of arrangements.
Don is survived by his son, Jeffrey W. Herman, of Charles City; two
daughters, Cindy L. Reihman (Ron), of South Amana, and Deb I. Sanders
(Phil), of Smyrna, Tenn.; seven grandchildren: Jennifer Davidson (Eric
Jamaica), of Mason City, Lauren Brown, of Marengo, Austin Davidson, of South
Amana, Ashley Kloster, of Charles City, Brittany Kloster, of Tennessee,
Elijah Herman, of Charles City, and Johnny Sanders, of Smyrna, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Harvey
and Howard Herman.
Donald W. Herman was born March 4, 1932, in Momence, Illinois, the son of
Charles A. and Annie E. Bowers Herman. He received his GED in Metropolis,
Illinois, and served in the U.S. Air Force. Donald married Sharon L.
Dickhoff on February 8, 1958, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Charles City. The couple later divorced.
Don was employed as a floor covering installer for many years. He enjoyed
playing his guitar and was an avid reader of science journals. He was an
adventurous man and loved taking long rides on his motorcycle. Biscuits
and gravy for breakfast was his favorite restaurant meal. Don was a very
generous man and was always willing and ready to help his family and friends.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at
www.klosterfuneralhome.com.
Charles City Press - 23 JAN 2013
Duane Brunner
MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Funeral services for Duane Brunner, 63, of Marble Rock,
will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013, at St. Paul's Lutheran
Church in Marble Rock, with Pastor Robert Scheurer officiating. Burial will
be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, January 25,
at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., in Greene, with a Public
Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m.
Duane Brunner died Monday, January 21, 2013, at his home in Marble Rock.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Marble Rock Public Library or St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene,
(641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Charles City Press - 23 JAN 2013
Duane Brunner
Funeral services for Duane Brunner, 63, of Marble Rock, will be 11:00
a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marble
Rock, with Pastor Robert Scheurer officiating. Burial will be at a later
date.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2013, at Reid's
Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene with a Public Scripture Service
at 7:30 p.m.
Duane Brunner was born on August 18, 1949, in Greene, Butler County,
Iowa a son of Orville and Lydia (Constien) Brunner and died Monday,
January 21, 2013, at his home in Marble Rock. He received his education
in public schools graduating from RRMR in 1967. Following graduation he
worked building grain bins for Farm Service in Charles City. Duane was
a resident of Marble Rock that moved to his current home in 1965. He was
a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marble Rock. He worked for the
Molasses Factory in Rudd for many years, worked for Featherlite in Nashua
and has worked for the past 10 years at Sukup in Sheffield.
Duane was a quiet man, he was an avid reader, liked to garden, loved
the Green Bay Packers, and tractor pulls. He was a very faithful follower
of the local sporting events; especially the ones his nieces and nephews
were participating in. Duane was family oriented and very close to his sisters.
Living family members include his two sisters: Lynette Brunner of
Marble Rock, and Jolene (Ron) Stotler of Greene and one honorary sister
Marlene (Jerald) Nott of Nashua; nieces and nephews: Brent Brunner,
Christopher (Rachel) Brunner, Alissa (Darren) Pfannebecker, Brandon
Stotler, Jared (Valerie) Brunner, Ronnie Stotler; two Aunts: Joyce
Constien of Greene and Esther Brunner of Charles City; ten great-nieces
and nephews; and a faithful canine companion, Annie.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Steven; a
sister in infancy, Brenda.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to
the Marble Rock Public Library or St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N.
First St. Greene. 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Reid's Funeral Home website
Jerauld Joseph "Jerry" Kayle
#1:
Jerauld "Jerry" Kayle, 68, of Charles City, Iowa, died Tuesday,
January 22, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City,
(641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press - 23 JAN 2013
#2:
Jerauld "Jerry" Kayle
Date Of Birth: June 21, 1944
Date Of Death: January 22, 2013
Jerauld "Jerry" Kayle, 68, of Charles City, died Tuesday, January 22,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Jerry Kayle will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate.
Inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral
Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to
the service.
Jerauld Joseph Kayle was born June 21, 1944, at Sioux City, the son of
Vincent and Margaret (Schulz) Kayle. He graduated from Ponca High School,
Ponca, NE. He then attended Wayne State College in Wayne, NE and South
Dakota State University, where he received his Pharmacy Degree. Jerry
moved to Charles City in 1970 and was employed at the Red Owl Pharmacy.
On July 21, 1979, he was united in marriage to Diane Clammer at Trinity
United Methodist Church in Charles City.
In 1980 when the Red Owl general store closed, they purchased the
pharmacy, named it Family Center Pharmacy, and moved it to the corner of
Clark and Main in downtown Charles City. In the late 80s, they moved the
store to the Cedar Mall. Then in 1995, they sold the store to Drug Town.
Hy-Vee later purchased Drug Town, and Jerry continued working at the
Hy-Vee pharmacy until his retirement. Pharmacy was seen by Jerry as a
calling in which he could care for people, and he went well beyond the
"normal" to give that care.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He also volunteered
his time for many in the community, including the school system as a school
board member and helper in the concession stand at sporting events. He
volunteered with Meals on Wheels and at the Charles Theatre as well. What
Jerry enjoyed most was spending time outdoors with others. His favorite
activities included gardening, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He cherished
spending time with his family and always looked forward to those special
times with the grandchildren.
Living family members include his wife, Diane Kayle of Charles City;
three children, Wes (Jodi) McMains of Owatonna, MN, Kristen (Greg) Kellogg
of Charles City and Ryan Kayle and Kacie Hoffman of Cedar Falls; seven
grandchildren, Jenna, Jacob and Ava McMains, Gabby, Mikaela, Gracelynn
and Nathanael Kellogg; two sisters, Lynda (Mike) Steinhauer and Barbara
Kayle both of Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-law, Susan Kayl of Los Angeles, CA;
and mother-in-law, Wilma Clammer of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold; sister, Rusty;
and father-in-law, Thomas Clammer.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 1/23/2013
#3:
Jerauld "Jerry" Kayle
Jerauld "Jerry" Kayle, 68, of Charles City, died Tuesday, January 22,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Jerry Kayle will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday
at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate.
Inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral
Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the
service.
Jerauld Joseph Kayle was born June 21, 1944, at Sioux City, Iowa, the
son of Vincent and Margaret (Schulz) Kayle. He graduated from Ponca High
School, Ponca, Neb. He then attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb.,
and South Dakota State University, where he received his Pharmacy Degree.
Jerry moved to Charles City in 1970 and was employed at the Red Owl Pharmacy.
On July 21, 1979, he was united in marriage to Diane Clammer at
Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. In 1980 when the
Red Owl general store closed, they purchased the pharmacy, named it
Family Center Pharmacy, and moved it to the corner of Clark and Main
in downtown Charles City. In the late 80s, they moved the store to the
Cedar Mall.
Then in 1995, they sold the store to Drug Town. Hy-Vee later purchased
Drug Town, and Jerry continued working at the Hy-Vee pharmacy until his
retirement. Pharmacy was seen by Jerry as a calling in which he could care
for people, and he went well beyond the "normal" to give that care. He was
a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He also volunteered his time
for many in the community, including the school system as a school board
member and helper in the concession stand at sporting events. He volunteered
with Meals on Wheels and at the Charles Theatre as well. What Jerry enjoyed
most was spending time outdoors with others. His favorite activities
included gardening, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He cherished spending
time with his family and always looked forward to those special times with
the grandchildren.
Living family members include his wife, Diane Kayle, of Charles City;
three children: Wes (Jodi) McMains, of Owatonna, Minn., Kristen (Greg)
Kellogg, of Charles City and Ryan Kayle and Kacie Hoffman, of Cedar Falls;
seven grandchildren: Jenna, Jacob and Ava McMains, Gabby, Mikaela, Gracelynn
and Nathanael Kellogg; two sisters, Lynda (Mike) Steinhauer and Barbara
Kayle, both of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister-in-law, Susan Kayl, of Los Angeles,
California; and his mother-in-law, Wilma Clammer, of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold; a
sister, Rusty; and his father-in-law, Thomas Clammer.
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 - Jan. 24, 2013
JoAnn Malinda Voss
JoAnn Malinda Voss, 73, of Clarksville, died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at
Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Graveside Service will be held at a later date. There will be no
visitation.
JoAnn was born June 13, 1939, the daughter of Harvey and Esther (Stoxen)
Schmidt, in Waverly. She began her education in Country School Dayton
Township No. 7 until the sixth grade, and then continued in Clarksville
where she graduated from high school in 1957. She received her Bachelor's
of Arts degree from Wartburg in 1961. Jo Ann also took graduate classes
from University of Northern Iowa.
On June 19, 1960, Jo Ann was united in marriage with Jerry Frederick
Voss at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Jo Ann and Jerry made
their home in Clarksville after marriage, where she lived her whole life.
She began her teaching career in Plainfield School for six years, and then
in the Clarksville Schools, where she taught Home Economics and Family
Parenting. Jo Ann retired from teaching in 1990 after teaching 29 years
at Clarksville.
JoAnn was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville,
where she was a Sunday School Superintendent and a member of the Women's
Fellowship. JoAnn was a Girl Scout and 4H leader. She was a member of the
P.E.O.
Clarksville Chapter I.T., for 52 years, she served as past president and
held several other offices. She also did college research for Iowa State
University. JoAnn took pleasure in cooking and sewing for family members.
She also enjoyed wild flowers and watching birds. JoAnn delighted in giving
and receiving hugs.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Jerry Voss of Clarksville; two sons,
Bryan (Karla) Voss, of Clarksville, and Carlin (Kim) French, of Gilbertville;
one daughter, Cynthia Voss, of Tulsa, Okla.; six grandchildren: Justin and
Wesley Voss, Brandon, Abigail and Gavin French, and Connor Weber; two
brothers, Doug (Pat) Schmidt and Dan (Pat)Schmidt, both of Clarksville;
one sister, Carolyn Bohner, of Clarksville; one sister-in-law, Paula (Dick)
Grant, of Waverly; and one aunt, Bernice Hoodjer, of Clarksville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Melvin
Bohner.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Jo Ann Voss. Online
condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com The Redman-Schwartz
Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements.
Charles City Press - Jan. 24, 2013
Eleanor Adeane Tripp
HARLINGEN, TEXAS - Eleanor Adeane Tripp, 83, passed away peacefully at home
on January 16, 2013.
Eleanor was born April 15, 1929, in Floyd County, to John and Ethel
(Osgood) Toepfer. She graduated from high school and then married Darwin
Lyle Tripp on August 12, 1949. Eleanor was employed by The Oliver Tractor Co.
in Charles City as a secretary and then went on to work for the Mantoon
Cemetery in Illinois from 1974 to 1975 . She was also employed by the Dress
Shop in Mantoon and then moved to Erie, Pa. where she worked for the Fairview
School District.
Eleanor was a lifetime member to the United Methodist Church of Charles
City, a member of the United Methodist Women's Golden Circle, in Erie,
Penna., and a standing member of the Elks Club. She enjoyed doing church
crafts, crossword puzzles, and home network shopping. Eleanor loved
westerns, making homemade cards for family and friends and Scherenschnitte
(German scissor art). She enjoyed scratchoff tickets, and going out to eat;
She especially loved going to church_and breakfast on Sunday mornings. She
also enjoyed football, Nascar and watching most sports.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents John and Ethel Toepfer;
husband, Darwin Lyle Tripp; son, Gregory Allen Tripp; grandson, Christopher
Tripp; brother Verle Toepfer and two sisters, Ruth Hargrave and Leola (Lee)
Hyde.
She is survived by her three children; Jill Ann Stroeble, of Herreid,
S.D., Cynthia Louise Tripp, of Harlingen, Texas, and Charles Darwin Tripp
and wife Karen, of Harlingen; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren;
one sister, Louise Allen; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 24, from noon to 9 p.m., with the
family present from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m., and on Friday, Jan. 25, from
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the family present from noon to 3 p.m.
Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at
4 p.m., at Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in La Feria, Texas, with
Rev. Chris Hall officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Tripp, Brian Tripp
and Chuck Hyde.
The family requests memorial contribution to be made to the St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38108 and
the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. We invite
you to sign the online guestbook or leave a memory at www.buckashcraft.com.
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr.,
Harlingen, Texas 78550, (956) 423-3636.
Charles City Press - Jan. 24, 2013
Wendall M. Cross
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA - Wendall M. Cross, 96, of Cedar Falls and formerly
of Charles City, died on December 31, 2012, in Cedar Falls.
Wendall was the father of two sons, Bill and Dean Cross.
He is survived by three sisters: LaVona Knight, of Ankeny,
Dodie DeWalle, of Charles City, and Elaine Cross, of Maine. He
also had 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a
great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey; sisters Lila, Marlys,
Lorraine, Shirley and Emma; his son, Dean; and a granddaughter, Julie.
Charles City Press - Jan. 24, 2013
Margaret (Kobliska) "Peggy" Beecher
ELMA, IOWA - Margaret "Peggy" Beecher, 90, of Elma, Iowa, passed away on
Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Colonial Manor in Elma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January
28, at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma with Father Steve Garner
celebrating. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, at
Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a
7 p.m scriptural wake service. Visitation will continue at the funeral
home one hour prior to the funeral mass on Monday. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for Peggy's
family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.
Margaret "Peggy" Ann was born to Louis and Margaret (Ruhoff)
Kobliska on July 1, 1922, in Alta Vista. She attended and graduated from
Immaculate Conception School in Elma. She was united in marriage to John
Edward "Ed" Beecher on Feb. 3, 1941 at Immaculate Conception in Elma. The
couple made their home on the Beecher family farm until July 19, 1994, when
they moved to town after a tornado destroyed their farm. Peggy enjoyed
gardening, quilting, sewing, embroidery and reading. She was a lifetime
member of Immaculate Conception Church and Rosary Society.
Peggy is survived by her seven children: Sharon Gansen of Elma, Lindy
(Wendy) Beecher, of Eagan, Minnesota, Pat (Wayne) Arnold, of Elma, Betty Jo
(Jack) Hastings, of Alta Vista, Mary (Bill) Roths, of Cedar Falls, Marcia
(Greig) Grimm, of Charles City, June (Arnie) Laures, of Waukon;
23 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ed; her grandson,
Jason; her son-in-law, Jim Gansen; her sister, Lucile and her brother,
Leonard.
The Conway-Markham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 508 Maple
St., Elma, (641) 393-2461, www.conwaymarkhamfh. com, is in charge of the
arrangements.
Charles City Press - Jan. 25, 2013
Craig Chenoweth
#1:
NASHUA, IOWA - Craig Chenoweth, 70 of Madison, Wisconsin, and formerly
of Nashua, died Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2013, at the Agrace Hospice
Center in Madison.
Services are pending with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua,
(641) 435-4134.
Charles City Press - Jan. 25, 2013
#2:
Craig K. Chenoweth
Craig K. Chenoweth, age 70 of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and formerly of
Nashua, passed away January 24, 2013, at the Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg,
Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2013, at the
United Methodist Church, Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula presiding.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua with Gary Olson, Kevin
Gilbert, Jack Link, Terry Link, Rev. Realff Ottesen, Dan Roberts and
Jerry Dietz serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at the
Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour
prior to the service at the church. Online condolences for Craig's family
may be left athugebackfuneralhome.com
Craig Kent Chenoweth was born on Aug. 23, 1942, in Charles City, the
son of James E. and Elsie B. (Treloar) Chenoweth. Growing up, Craig was
very active in Boy Scouts and sports, earning his Eagle Scout award in
1956 and playing football for Nashua High School. Craig was an all
conference and all state offensive linemen and a member of the 1959
Corn Bowl Conference championship team. This team went undefeated and
was named the Des Moines Register Class 2 State Champions. Craig graduated
from Nashua High School in 1960 and then earned a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree from the University of Iowa and a Mortuary Science
degree from the University of Minnesota. He served his one year
apprenticeship in Nashua and Fredericksburg with his dad (James) and
grandfather (Earl), becoming a licensed funeral director in 1964.
Craig was united in marriage with Judith Link at St. Boniface Catholic
Church in Ionia on Aug. 24, 1963. To this union, three children were born:
Carol, Brett, and Andrew. The family moved to Sioux Falls, S.D., in 1966,
where Craig started his first job, traveling the state of South Dakota for
Congoleum-Nairn floor covering. Craig was a very successful salesman and
before long, was offered a position with Masonite Corporation, where he
sold building supplies in SouthDakota.
In 1972, Craig took a position with Dubuque Casket Company, traveling the
southern half of Minnesota. They then moved to Mankato, Minn. where they
lived until 1976. In 1976, Craig was transferred to Oelwein where they
lived until moving to Nashua in 1979. On July 1, 1981, Craig purchased
the family funeral home business and furniture store from his father.
Craig provided a critical service to grieving families in the Nashua
and Fredericksburg areas for over 20 years before selling it on January 1,
2003 to the Hugeback family.
Craig and Judy moved to Fitchburg, Wis., in July 2010 to be near their
children. Craig's greatest enjoyment came from watching his grandchildren.
His weeks and weekends were always filled with football, wrestling,
baseball, track, hockey, soccer, golf and basketball. Craig was a member of
the United Methodist Church, Iowa Funeral Directors Association, National
Funeral Directors Association, the Masonic Tyrrell Lodge No. 116 of Waverly,
and El Kahir Shrine.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; one daughter, Carol (Troy) Mitchell, of
Fitchburg, Wisconsin; two sons, Brett (Alicia), of New Glarus, Wisconsin;
Andrew (Amy), of Geneva, Illinois; one brother, Mike (Lynn) Chenoweth, of
Palenville, N.Y.; six grandchildren: Viktor Mitchell; James, John and
Robert Chenoweth; Owen and Chloe Chenoweth; mother-in-law, Mary Link of
Elma; brothers-in-law, Jack (Kay) Link, of Mason Neck, Vir., Jim (Sandra)
Link, of Ionia, Terry (Ellen) Link, of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; sister-in-law
Marilou Roberts (Dan), of Clemson, S.C.; and one aunt, Estelle Treloar, of
Cedar Falls.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Earl and Edna
(Andrew) Chenoweth, Ellsworth and Ada Blanche (Reed) Treloar; and
father-in-law Louis Link.
Charles City Press - 28 JAN 2013
Dorothy Margaret Brandau Nuehring
OSAGE, IOWA - Dorothy Margaret Brandau Nuehring, 91, of Osage, died
Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care
Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 28, at
Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Ave., rural Rudd. Burial will be
in Eden Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday at
the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Information is available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, in
Osage, (641) 732-3706, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles City Press - Jan. 25, 2013
Dorothy Margaret Brandau Nuehring
Died January 23, 2013
Dorothy Margaret Brandau Nuehring, age 91, of Osage, died Wednesday,
January 23, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2013, at
Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Avenue, rural Rudd, with Pastor
Jennifer Ehlers officiating. Burial will be in Eden Presbyterian Cemetery.
Visitation is from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral
Home in Osage.
Dorothy was born April 10, 1921, near Rudd, Iowa, the daughter of Justus
and Amalia (Wohlers) Brandau. She was educated in a rural school and
graduated from Rudd High School in 1938. She married Clinton Brandau on
May 7, 1940, at her parents' home. They lived on Clinton's family farm
for 53 years before moving to Osage in 1993. They moved to the Evergreen
Apartments in May of 2006, and Clinton passed away in September of that
year.
On August 16, 2008, she married Dean Nuehring at Eden Presbyterian
Church. Dorothy was a lifelong member of Eden Presbyterian Church where
she was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Eden Presbyterian
Women. She was the secretary and treasurer of the cemetery board for 23
years. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, playing cards with
friends, driving tractor, gardening, flowers and mowing lawn. She
especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Dean Nuehring of Osage; three
grandchildren, Marlan "Harry O" Krull of Mason City, and his sons,
Brandon "BJ" and Jordan; Pamela (Eric) Carman of Minnetonka, Minnesota,
and their sons, Sam and Zach; Kenneth (Christine) Krull of Phoenix, Arizona,
and her son, Carter; a sister, Bernadine Llewellyn of Osage; a son-in-law,
Marvin Krull of Mason City; step-daughters, Avon (Jerry) Rurup of Titonka,
and children, Jodi and Jeremy; Donna (Marloe) Ellingson of Joice, and
children, Karen, Jennifer and Dean; Nancy Hirota of Osage, and children,
Nicole, Natalie, Nicholas and Nolan; Janet (Gerard) May of Osage, and
children, Jonathan and Jeffrey; Ronda Olson of Rose Creek, Minnesota,
and children Katherine and Derek; step-grandchildren, Amber, Stephanie
and Alexander Ricke; step-daughter-in-law, Sharon Mihm of Wellsville,
Kansas, and children, Timothy Nuehring, Holly Manny and Michael Nuehring;
and 11 step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Clinton
Brandau; her daughter, Sandra Krull; a sister, Irma Glader; two brothers,
Chester and Marvin Brandau; step-son, Dennis Nuehring; and step-daughter,
Brenda Ricke.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706
Source: Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home website, 1/25/2013
Richard Schmidtke
#1:
Sixty-five-year-old Richard Schmidtke, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away
Sunday, January 27, 2013, peacefully at home, with his wife Deborah by
his side.
Memorial services will be held at Bethany Alliance Church and are
incomplete at this time.
Charles City Press - 28 JAN 2013
#2:
Richard Dale Schmidtke
Richard Dale Schmidtke, 65, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away Sunday
January 27, peacefully at home with his wife, Deborah by his side.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, January 30, at 10:30 a.m., at
the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City.
Richard Schmidtke was born June 5, 1947, the son of Vernon and Hazel
(Meyers) Schmidtke. He was united in marriage to Deborah Caster on April
24, 1993. Throughout the years, Rich was employed with Home Services, Mason
City, from 1968-73; James Refrigeration, Charles City, from 1974-77; and
Mechanical Air Systems, Mason City, from 1978 until retiring from there in
2009.
Rich was a man of many talents. There seemed to be nothing he couldn't
do or anything he couldn't fix. He was always willing to lend a helping
hand to anyone who ever needed him. He worked hard and played hard. He
loved living in the country and turned their home into a show place. Rich
enjoyed trout fishing, camping, playing games and gambling trips with all
his friends. He will truly be missed by all who loved him.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the hospice staff,
especially Nurse Amy and Pastor Janet, and the radiation oncology department
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Rich is survived by his wife, Debbie; children: Rachelle Mineck,
Cory Schmidtke and Andrew Schmidtke (special friend Michelle Maggard);
step-children Todd Caster and Wendy (Craig) Bonzer; grandchildren:
Makhenna, Riley, Emily, Spencer, Ben and Sam; his brother, Ray; and
nephews; Brian and Tony.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Judy Schmidtke;
and his very special companion, Shelby, the family pet.
Charles City Press - 29 JAN 2013
Glade Elson Heichel
Clarksville, Iowa: Glade Elson Heichel, 77, of Clarksville, died January
22, 2013, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held in the Spring. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. (641) 823-4457
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Charles City Press - 28 JAN 2013
Glade Elson Heichel
Glade Elson Heichel, 77, of Clarksville, died January 22, 2013, at his
residence. A memorial service will be held in the Spring.
Glade was born on February 5, 1935, in Cedar Falls, the youngest of 10
children blessed to Freace and Dagmar (Rassmussen) Heichel. George and
Myrtle Shorman were like his parents, he loved them very much. Their child,
Virginia became his sister. He received his education in public school
graduating from Greene High School in 1953. Glade attended Buena Vista
College in Storm Lake, on an Athletic Scholarship, graduating in 1957.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene where he
was baptized in 1952.
In 1949 Glade moved to Greene after his mother died and his father
remarried. He was a good athlete, especially in track and football. He
also enjoyed racing hydro plane boats and loved the competition, he won
many races. His mentor, George Shorman, was responsible for this sport.
Glade loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He kept
track of how many deer he had gotten. Because of his love for the outdoors,
he took up taxidermy, he was schooled via the mail. Glade always had a
smile for his many friends.
Glade is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and all his brothers and sisters.
Reid's Funeral Home website
Eunice Kuhn
#1:
Eunice Kuhn, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at her home.
Funeral Services for Eunice Kuhn will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday
at the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. Pastor Kent Sovine will
officiate. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, and
an hour prior to the funeral at the church, Saturday morning.
Charles City Press - 29 JAN 2013
#2:
Eunice Anne Mennen Kuhn
Eunice Kuhn, 86, of Charles City, Iowa, died Sunday, January 27, 2013,
at her home.
Funeral Services for Eunice Kuhn will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Bethany Alliance Church. Pastor Kent Sovine will officiate. Interment
will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Friends may call from 4-7
p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, and at the church an hour prior
to the service.
Eunice Anne Mennen Kuhn was born June 18, 1926, at Aplington, the
daughter of Ecko and Fenna "Florence" (Deters) Mennen, Sr. She received
her education from rural Butler and Grundy County schools. On August 23,
1942, she was united in marriage to Harold Kuhn. They farmed all their
lives in the Aredale, Dumont and Colwell areas, retiring in 1981 and moving
into Charles City in 1989. Eunice was a very active member of Bethany
Alliance Church. She enjoyed baking pies, vegetable and flower gardening,
doing various types of needlework, playing the piano and organ, watching
the Iowa Hawkeyes and girls basketball and talking with her friends on
the phone.
Living family members include three children, Judy (James) Steven, of
Forest Lake, Minn., David (Nancy) Kuhn of Winterset, Kevin (Cheryl) Kuhn,
of Suring, Wis.; nine grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and three
sisters, Delores (Robert) Herrington, of Cedar Rapids, Imogene (Harford)
Moyle, of Springfield, Mo., and Rosalind (Terry) Andreassen, of Waterloo;
and two sisters-in-law, Dixie Mennen, of Mason City, and Evelyn Mennen,
of Columbus Junction.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold on April
18, 1993; four brothers, Ecko Mennen, Jr., Richard Mennen, Gordon Mennen
and Cecil Mennen; and three sisters, Florence Janssen, Gertrude Neymeyer
and Elva Drier.
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 - 30 JAN 2013
Shirley B. Moore
OSAGE, IOWA - Shirley B. Moore, 87, of Osage, died Sunday, January 27,
2013, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February
1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Burial will be at Sacred Heart
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home in Osage.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, in
Osage, (641) 732-3706, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles City Press - 29 JAN 2013
Donald E. Blum
Donald E. Blum, 83, of Nashua, passed away on January 28, 2013, at
the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.
Per Don's request, no service will be held. Friends may greet the family
Thursday, Jan. 31, from 4-7 p.m. at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in
Nashua. A private family interment will take place at a later date at the
Rockford Cemetery. Online condolences for Don's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Donald Blum was born February 20, 1929, to Philip and Helen (Allen) Blum
at their farm northeast of Rockford. Upon graduating from Floyd High School
in 1946, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving in the Korean
War. While serving in Korea in 1951, he was called back to the states for
Officers Candidate School in Quantico, Va. He turned down the commission,
and was then stationed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif.
In November, 1952, he came home on leave to marry Jeanne Helmers at the
Methodist Church in Marble Rock. To this union four sons were born. After
getting married, the couple returned to Camp Pendleton where they resided
until his discharge in January 1954.
Don and Jeanne returned to Iowa with their six-week old son, David, and
farmed near Rockford for a number of years. In 1964, he started working at
Hydrotile in Nashua, as a welder and continued working there as a shop
foreman until the plant closed in 1991. Once retired, Don enjoyed his
hobbies camping, hunting, fishing, gunsmithing, and cooking his favorite
specialties. He especially enjoyed hunting turkey, deer and elk. Many times
you would find Jeanne and his sons accompanying him on these hunts. Don was
also an avid reader and history buff.
Don was very supportive of conservation and environmental preservation
issues, having served on the Chickasaw County Conservation Board. He was
active in the Boy Scouts and sport activities with his four young sons,
and taught them by example how to appreciate and respect the great outdoors.
He was very proud of each of his sons. He was also a member of the Nashua VFW and the United Methodist Church.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jeanne Blum; three sons:
Steven (Laura) Blum, of Nashua, Robert (Maria) Blum, of Logan, N.M., and
James (Nancy) Blum, of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Dawn Tracy
Blum, of West Des Moines; a sister, Carol Jensen, of Queen City, Ariz.;
a sister-in-law, Viola Kingery, of Charles City; 11 grandchildren, and
three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, David Blum (2011).
Memorials may be direct to Friends of Chickasaw County, c/o Twin Ponds
Nature Center.
Charles City Press - 30 JAN 2013
Roger Dean Johnson
Roger Johnson, 77, of Charles City, and formerly of Hampton, died Monday,
January 28, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Roger Johnson will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at
the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Pastor Forrest Cornelius
will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home,
and at the church an hour prior to the service.
Roger Dean Johnson was born October 9, 1935 in Thornton, the son of
John and Helen (Nicolet) Johnson. He graduated from Swaledale High School
in 1955. On June 10, 1956, he was united in marriage to Nola Bredlow at
the Swaledale Methodist Church. Over the years Roger farmed, ran the
North Shore Standard Station in Clear Lake,drove truck until he retired
at which time he enjoyed working for D&L Sanitation of Sheffield.
He enjoyed driving tractors, especially his John Deere Model B which he
and his wife, Nola, restored, taking his grandkids for rides on the Model B,
socializing and solving world problems while drinking coffee, yard work,
gardening, and his cats and dogs. Roger was a member of the
First Congregational Church in Charles City.
Living family members include his wife Nola, of Charles City; children,
Steve (Krystal) Johnson, of Charles City, Connie (Kim) Weyant, of Boone,
Brian (Jessica) Johnson, of Hampton; grandchildren, Garald (Jenny) Rivers,
Josh Hovenga, Brandy Rivers, Jesse and Jared Johnson, Brandon, Chris, and
Ashley Kew, Brayden, and Carter Johnson; great-grandchildren, Johnny,
Ally, and Emma; siblings, Mavis (Marius) Floy, of Thornton, Bob (Judy)
Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters-in-law Letha (Keith) Markwardt, Myra
(Dale) Karsjens, Vel (Jerry) Mondahl, and Marlene Bredlow; and many nieces
and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marlys Pitkin; and
three brothers-in-law, Dennis, Delmer, and Duane Bredlow.
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 - 30 JAN 2013
Pauline Shave
#1:
Pauline Shave, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2013,
at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Per Pauline's request, private graveside services will be held.
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 - 31 JAN 2013
#2:
Pauline Shave
Date Of Birth: April 12, 1927
Date Of Death: January 29, 2013
Pauline Shave, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday, January 30, 2013 at
the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Per Pauline's request private graveside services will be held.
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 .
Source: Hauser Funeral Home website, 1/31/2013
