Lloyd Emil Flugge
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Date Of Birth: June 28, 1920
Date Of Death: March 1, 2013
Lloyd Flugge, 92, of Charles City, Iowa, died Friday, March 1, 2013, at
the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Lloyd Flugge will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at
the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jane Keel of Messiah Lutheran Church will
officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural 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 and
Wednesday an hour prior to the service.
Lloyd Emil Flugge was born June 28, 1920, at Riceville, the son of
Elmer and Elisie (Lubbert) Flugge. He received his education from Howard
County country schools. Lloyd proudly served in the United States Army
during World War II having received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat
Infantry Badge and Good Conduct Badge along with several other medals. On
February 14, 1946, he married Jacqueline Kress and they later divorced.
Lloyd married Gertrude Hull Adelmund on September 25, 1949 at Austin, Minn.
He drove truck for many years before his retirement. Lloyd was a member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars having served as Post Commander for several years.
Living family members include a son, Danny (Sharron) Adelmund of Round
Lake Beach, Illinois; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four
great-great grandchildren; four brothers: Ralph Flugge of Lime Springs,
Donald (Beverly) Flugge of Elma, Alden (Florence) Flugge of Osage and Roy
(Sharon) Flugge of Chickasha, Okla.; four sisters: Helen Bartels of Denver,
Clara Freebury of Fredericksburg, Rosanna (Vernon) LaBarge of Nashua and
Inez Bode of Rochester, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gertrude on August 6,
2006; two grandsons, Scott and Troy Adelmund; two sons, Darrell Adelmund
and Daniel Flugge; four sisters; and two brothers.
Hauser Funeral Home website - 2 MAR 2013
#2:
Lloyd Flugge
Lloyd Flugge, 92, of Charles City, died Friday, March 1, 2013, at the
Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Lloyd Flugge will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jane Keel of Messiah Lutheran Church
will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural 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
and Wednesday an hour prior to the service.
Lloyd Emil Flugge was born June 28, 1920, at Riceville, the son of Elmer
and Elisie (Lubbert) Flugge. He received his education from Howard County
country schools. Lloyd proudly served in the United States Army during
World War II having received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry
Badge and Good Conduct Badge along with several other medals. On February
14, 1946, he married Jacqueline Kress and they later divorced. Lloyd
married Gertrude Hull Adelmund on Sept. 25, 1949, at Austin, Minn. He
drove truck for many years before his retirement. Lloyd was a member
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars having served as Post Commander for
several years.
Living family members include a son, Danny (Sharron) Adelmund of Round
Lake Beach, Ill.; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;
four-great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Ralph Flugge, of Lime
Springs, Donald (Beverly) Flugge, of Elma, Alden (Florence) Flugge, of
Osage and Roy (Sharon) Flugge, of Chickasha, Okla.; four sisters, Helen
Bartels, of Denver, Clara Freebury, of Fredericksburg, Rosanna (Vernon)
LaBarge, of Nashua and Inez Bode, of Rochester, Minn.; and several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gertrude on August 6,
2006; two grandsons, Scott and Troy Adelmund; two sons, Darrell Adelmund
and Daniel Flugge; four sisters; and two brothers.
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, March 4, 2013
Chester "Chet" McDonald
#1:
Date Of Birth: June 4, 1925
Date Of Death: March 1, 2013
Chester "Chet" McDonald, 87, of Charles City, Iowa, died Friday,
March 1, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Chet McDonald will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula of the Nashua United
Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory
Gardens rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the
Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and
Tuesday an hour prior to the service.
Chester LaVerne McDonald was born June 4, 1925, at Quasqueton, the
son of Fredrick and Hattie (Reynolds) McDonald. He received his education
from the Quasqueton and Charles City schools. Chet proudly served in the
United States Army during World War II. On January 28, 1950, he was united
in marriage to Laura Brooks at Mason City. Chet worked at Oliver/White Farm
Equipment Company for over 33 years retiring on August 1, 1976. He was a
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Chet always
looked forward to a day of good Trout fishing.
Living family members include five children, LeRoy McDonald of Charles
City, Roger (Sharon) McDonald of Mason City, Daniel McDonald of Ionia,
Richard (Betty) Randals of Brookfield, Wisc., and Peggy (Larry) Oleson
of Nashua; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Laura on March 9, 2009; a
grandson, Doug McDonald; five sisters; and seven brothers.
Hauser Funeral Home website - 2 MAR 2013
#2:
Chester 'Chet' McDonald
Chester 'Chet' McDonald, 87, of Charles City, Iowa, died Friday, March 1,
2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Chet McDonald will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula of the Nashua United
Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens
rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City
Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Monday and
Tuesday an hour prior to the service.
Chester LaVerne McDonald was born June 4, 1925, at Quasqueton, the son
of Fredrick and Hattie (Reynolds) McDonald. He received his education from
the Quasqueton and Charles City schools. Chet proudly served in the United
States Army during World War II. On Jan. 28, 1950, he was united in marriage
to Laura Brooks at Mason City. Chet worked at Oliver/White Farm Equipment
Company for over 33 years retiring on Aug. 1, 1976. He was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Chet always looked forward
to a day of good Trout fishing.
Living family members include five children, LeRoy McDonald, of Charles
City, Roger (Sharon) McDonald, of Mason City, Daniel McDonald, of Ionia,
Richard (Betty) Randals of Brookfield, Wis., and Peggy (Larry) Oleson, of
Nashua; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Laura on March 9, 2009;
a grandson, Doug McDonald; five sisters; and seven brothers.
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, March 4, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Richards
#1:
Date Of Birth: February 18, 1923
Date Of Death: March 2, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Richards, 90, of Charles City, Iowa, died Saturday,
March 2, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Betty Richards will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday
at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will
officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Nashua. Friends may
call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at
the church an hour prior to the service.
Elizabeth Jeanette Richards was born February 18, 1923, at Plainfield,
the daughter of George and Jessie (Shadbolt) Richards. She graduated from
Nashua High School in 1940 and from Gates Business College at Waterloo in
1942. On September 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to Clinton Richards.
Betty was a business partner with Clint in numerous business enterprises for
65 years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Wildwood
Golf Course. Her interests included golfing, bowling and playing cards.
For 37 years Betty and Clinton looked forward to wintering in Dade City,
Florida.
Living family members include her husband of 70 years, Clinton Richards
of Charles City; four children, Marlys Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah,
Darlene (Russel) Troyer of Floyd, Nancy (Royce) Stephens of Salt Lake City,
Utah, and Keith Richards of Fayetteville, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Merwin (Betty)
Richards of San Marcos, Texas; and a sister, Marjorie (Bud) Strike of Waukon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers: Clyde, Rual,
Roger and Beryl Richards; and three sisters: Alene Moine, Joyce Swinton
and Marian Zwanziger.
Source: Hauser Funeral Home website
3 MAR 2013
#2:
Elizabeth Jeanette 'Betty' Richards
Elizabeth "Betty" Richards, 90, of Charles City, Iowa, died Saturday,
March 2, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Betty Richards will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday
at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will
officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Nashua. Friends may
call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at
the church an hour prior to the service.
Elizabeth Jeanette Richards was born Feb. 18, 1923, at Plainfield, the
daughter of George and Jessie (Shadbolt) Richards. She graduated from Nashua
High School in 1940 and from Gates Business College at Waterloo in 1942. On
September 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to Clinton Richards. Betty was a
business partner with Clint in numerous business enterprises for 65 years.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Wildwood Golf Course.
Her interests included golfing, bowling and playing cards. For 37 years
Betty and Clinton looked forward to wintering in Dade City, Florida.
Living family members include her husband of 70 years, Clinton Richards,
of Charles City; four children, Marlys Richards, of Salt Lake City, Darlene
(Russel) Troyer, of Floyd, Nancy (Royce) Stephens, of Salt Lake City, and
Keith Richards, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Merwin (Betty)
Richards, of San Marcos, Texas; and a sister, Marjorie (Bud) Strike, of
Waukon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Clyde,
Rual, Roger and Beryl Richards; and three sisters, Alene Moine, Joyce
Swinton and Marian Zwanziger.
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, March 4, 2013
Lenora Sophronia "Cookie" Goings
Lenora S. "Cookie" Goings, age 98 of Nashua, died Thursday February
28, 2013, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the
Little Brown Church, Nashua with Rev. James Mann presiding. Interment
will be held at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, with Todd
Dietz, Paul Becthold, Jamey Welter, and Jeff Welter serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home
in Nashua.
Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on
Wednesday. Online condolences for Lenora's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Lenora Sophronia "Cookie" Goings was born February 5, 1915, in Winter
Haven, Florida, the daughter of Ralph and Josephine (Wise) Oran. She
received her education at Winter Haven Grammar School.
Upon completion she was hired by the William Roc Packing plant, where
she would pack citrus fruit to be shipped around the world. Several years
later, Cookie was hired by the Boeing Corporation and worked in the wiring
division. Cookie served as a Corporal in the United States Army. After her
service she met Donald D. Goings and the couple was married Sept. 25, 1943,
in Montgomery, Ala. They were blessed with two sons Bill and Harold Goings.
Cookie was a very faithful person, reading the bible everyday and very
active in The Little Brown Church. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering
and gardening. Cookie loved animals of any kind and always had a faithful
pet by her side.
Cookie is survived by her two sons, Bill (Lisa) Goings, of Derby, Kansas,
Harold Goings, of Charles City; special friends, Jeff (Cherri) Welter, of
Nashua; three grandchildren, Megan, Chad and Grant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald; one sister,
Hazel Goings in infancy.
Charles City Press, March 4, 2013
Roger Quade
#1:
MARBLE ROCK, IOWA -- Roger Quade, 64, of Rockford, died Sunday, February
3, 2013 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral
arrangements are pending completion at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Marble Rock.
Charles City Press, March 4, 2013
#2:
Roger Kenneth Quade
ROCKFORD, IOWA - Funeral services for Roger Kenneth Quade, 64, of
Rockford, will be at 11 a.m., on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Reid's
Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Gary
Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Marble Rock.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at the
Marble Rock Chapel.
Roger Kenneth Quade was born in Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, the
son of Kenneth Everett and Josephine Ethel (Nott) Quade and died Sunday,
March 3, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Roger Quade Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636 Arrangements
have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble
Rock, (641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.
Charles City Press - 5 MAR 2013
#3:
Roger Kenneth Quade
ROCKFORD, IOWA - Funeral services for Roger Kenneth Quade, 64, of
Rockford, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 423 Bradford Street, Marble Rock, with Pastor Gary Hatcher
officiating. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Marble Rock.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at the
Marble Rock Chapel.
Roger Kenneth Quade was born August 6, 1948, in Charles City, Floyd
County, the son of Kenneth Everett and Josephine Ethel (Nott) Quade and
died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City. He received his education in public school graduating form
Charles City High School in 1967.
He was baptized on October 24, 1948 and was a member of St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Greene. Roger was united in marriage in 1970 and
was blessed with three children, Bryan, Kevin and Lorie. Roger worked
as a farmer, he also did carpentry and construction. He was a jolly
individual, easygoing and carefree.
He liked to hunt and fish, was an avid reader of western books, played
cards, enjoyed thresher engine shows or anything to do with John Deere
machinery. Roger spent many hours cutting wood in the "Quade's Woods;"
known to his family as one of his favorite places. Most of all Roger
loved his family and treasured the times spent playing games with his
grandchildren.
Roger is survived by his children: Bryan R. (Bridgette) Quade, Charles
City, Kevin J. Quade, Cascade, and Lorie J. Quade, Mason City; six
grandchildren: Samantha, Makenzi, Zackary, Mikayla, Kaitlyn, and Iversen
Quade; sisters and brothers: Marge Hansen, California, Marcus (Carol)
Quade, Charles City, Marcella (Jim) Labounty, Charles City, Mary Lee
(Dennis) Mehmen, Nashua, Keith Quade, Charles City; aunt and uncle:
Warren (Evelyn) Nott, Charles City; one faithful canine companion Charlie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Ethel Quade, one
nephew, Jeff Hansen.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Roger Quade Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636 Arrangements
have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St. Marble Rock,
(641) 823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.
Charles City Press - 7 MAR 2013
Frederick Louis Schilling
Frederick Louis Schilling, age 74, formerly of Clarksville, Iowa, died
Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Bartels Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
in Waverly, Iowa.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday March 4, at St. John's United
Church of Christ - Pleasant Hill with Rev. Jessica Schirm presiding.
Organist will be Mary Jo Stille accompanying vocalists Tonya Fisher and
Ron Stille.
Pallbearers for the service will be Megan Neuendorf, Morgan Neuendorf,
Matthew Schilling, Michael Schilling, Andrew Schilling, Greg Schneider and
Blane Schneider. Honorary pallbearers are Emily Pothast, Joseph Pothast,
Kelsi Schilling and Marie Schilling. Interment will be held at the church
cemetery at a later date.
Friends may greet the family from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at the
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua (641-435-4134). Further visitation
will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Online
condolences for Fred's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Fred
was born on June 25, 1938. He attended country grade school in Butler
County, one-half mile from the farm where he was born and raised, and
farmed for many years later with his father.
He worked for Oliver Manufacturing, John Deere and Allied Road
Construction for a few years after graduating from Plainfield High School
in 1956. While working road construction, he met Marlys Sinnott at a roller
skating rink in West Union. They married on Jan. 15, 1961, at the Little
Brown Church in Nashua. She passed away May 10, 2009.
Those that preceded him in death include his parents, Louis and Lydia,
and one sister, Sylvia Schafer (married to Lyle Schafer), of Greene.
Fred and Marlys worked together on their dairy farm for many years. Fred
also worked as a painter, did custom bailing, and later worked for GMT
Corporation in Waverly up until his retirement. He was a member of
St. John's United Church of Christ - Pleasant Hill, Nashua. Fred loved
country western and gospel music. He always enjoyed spending time with
his friends and cousins. His greatest joy was spending time with his
family and their children.
Fred is survived by his children and their families; a son, Scott
(Doreen), of Clarksville; three daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Pothast,
of Shell Rock, Melissa (Dale) Schneider, of Denver, and Priscilla Schilling,
of Austin, Texas. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren, include Matthew,
Kelsi, Autumn and Aubry Schilling; Michael and Marie Schilling; Andrew
Schilling; Megan Neuendorf, Morgan Neuendorf, Emily Pothast and Joseph
Pothast; Greg Schneider and Blane Schneider.
Charles City Press, March 4, 2013
Earl Simonson
#1:
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Earl Simonson, 76, of Charles City, died Monday,
March 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, North Iowa.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City,
(641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press - 5 MAR 2013
#2:
Earl Simonson
Earl Simonson, 76, of Charles City, Iowa, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at
Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Earl Simonson will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at
First Baptist Church. Pastor Ruth Yeaton and Monsignor Stanley Hayek of
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by
the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday where
there will be Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday
at the church an hour prior to the service.
Earl Merlyn Simonson was born April 15, 1936, at Boone, the son of
John and Lillie (Wahman) Simonson. He graduated from Stratford High
School in 1954 and took numerous certification classes in relation to
engineering. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957.
He married Sally Williams on September 21, 1957. They later divorced. On
April 8, 1978, he was united in marriage to Annette Dolan Ruzek. For ten
years he farmed near Stratford and for the next 40 years was a Hospital
Engineer at various hospitals with 24 years at Floyd County Memorial
Hospital in Charles City. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Elks
Club, Moose Lodge, Iowa Association of Hospital Engineers and a past member
of Friends of Athletics. Earl enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, playing
cards, model trains and his BMW motorcycle. He was also active in the
Meals on Wheels program. Family was very important to Earl and he took
every opportunity to share his life with them. He especially looked forward
to watching his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews as they
participated in school activities.
Living family members include his wife, Annette Simonson, of Charles City;
nine children and their families, Kevin (Lynn) Simonson, Erik (Crystal) and
Rob, of Charles City; Kyle Simonson, of Charles City; Brian (Sherri)
Simonson, Jerid, Emily and Cory, of Havre, Mont.; Stephen (Sherri)
Ruzek, Zachary, Adrian, Ryan and Carter, of Shenandoah; Anne Marie
(Kevin) Vaughan, Benjamin, Nicholas and Aidan, of West Des Moines;
Jeffrey (Crystal) Simonson, Jeffrey and Lyla, of Janesville, Minn.;
Jennifer (Chad) Halupnick, Jadyn, Cole, Jillian and Jacie, of Polk City;
Kristin (Paul) Miller, Frances, John and Katherine of Batavia and Laura
(Kyle) Kelly, Jackson, of Ankeny; a great-grandson, Chase; a brother,
Dale (Inez) Simonson, of Stratford; and several nieces and nephews; and
special friend, Petra Simonson, of Marble Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and her husband, Thelma
(Forest) Hinman; and a brother and his wife, Marvin (Bonnie) Simonson.
Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Educational Fund,
106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616 or First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel
Lane, 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 - 6 MAR 2013
#3:
Earl Simonson
Date Of Birth: April 15, 1936
Date Of Death: March 4, 2013
Earl Simonson, 76, of Charles City, Iowa, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at
Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services for Earl Simonson will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at
First Baptist Church. Pastor Ruth Yeaton and Monsignor Stanley Hayek of
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in
Calvary 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. Thursday
where there will be Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue
Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Earl Merlyn Simonson was born April 15, 1936, at Boone, the son of
John and Lillie (Wahman) Simonson. He graduated from Stratford High
School in 1954 and took numerous certification classes in relation to
engineering. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1954
to 1957. He married Sally Williams on September 21, 1957. They later
divorced. On April 8, 1978 he was united in marriage to Annette Dolan
Ruzek. For ten years he farmed near Stratford and for the next 40 years
was a Hospital Engineer at various hospitals with 24 years at Floyd County
Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Elks Club, Moose Lodge, Iowa
Association of Hospital Engineers and a past member of Friends of
Athletics. Earl enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, playing cards,
model trains and his BMW motorcycle. He was also active in the Meals
on Wheels program. Family was very important to Earl and he took every
opportunity to share his life with them. He especially looked forward
to watching his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews as they
participated in school activities.
Living family members include his wife, Annette Simonson of Charles
City; 9 children and their families, Kevin (Lynn) Simonson, Erik (Crystal)
and Rob of Charles City; Kyle Simonson of Charles City; Brian (Sherri)
Simonson, Jerid, Emily and Cory of Havre, MT; Stephen (Sherri) Ruzek,
Zachary, Adrian, Ryan and Carter of Shenandoah; Anne Marie (Kevin) Vaughan,
Benjamin, Nicholas and Aidan of West Des Moines; Jeffrey (Crystal) Simonson,
Jeffrey and Lyla of Janesville, MN; Jennifer (Chad) Halupnick, Jadyn, Cole,
Jillian and Jacie of Polk City; Kristin (Paul) Miller, Frances, John and
Katherine of Batavia and Laura (Kyle) Kelly, Jackson of Ankeny; a
great-grandson, Chase; a brother, Dale (Inez) Simonson of Stratford; and
several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Petra Simonson of Marble Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and her husband,
Thelma (Forest) Hinman; and a brother and his wife, Marvin (Bonnie)
Simonson.
Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Educational Fund,
106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616 or First Baptist Church, 105
Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 3/7/13
Irma Jean (Halfman) Hamm
#1:
Irma Hamm, 78, of Charles City, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013,
at Cedar Health in Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, at
Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries
will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles
City.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, with
a 4 p.m. Rosary, and a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation will resume
an hour prior to the funeral mass at the church.
Irma Jean Halfman Hamm was born March 6, 1934, in Stacyville, the
daughter of George and Helen (Hartogh) Halfman. She attended and graduated
from Visitation School in Stacyville. After completing her education, she
worked as a nanny for many families in the Stacyville area. On January 2,
1957, she was united in marriage to Leonard Hamm in Charles City. To this
union 10 children were born. Over the years Irma worked as a Certified
Nurse's Aide at the Cedar Valley Hospital and the Floyd County Memorial
Hospital.
She enjoyed traveling, shopping, crocheting, going to church, socializing
with friends, playing cards, cooking, and spending time with her family,
especially on the holidays.
She enjoyed being a Foster Grandparent for nine years. Irma was a
member of Immaculate Conception Church and St. Mary's Circle, where she
served as secretery.
Living family members include her children, Jean (Jeff) Weigel, of
Charles City, Sandra (Dennis) Mandt, of Charles City, Connie (William Jr.)
Garrison, of Breman, Ala., Rhonda (Tom) Balkenende, of Mason City, Brenda
(Brian) Frahm, of Charles City, Sheila (Mike) Ryan, of Charles City, Rodney
Hamm, of Westbrook, Conn., Terry Hamm, of Charles City, Lori (Nathan)
Ensign, of Charles City, and Craig (Nicole) Hamm, of Charles City; 30
grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; and siblings, James Halfman, of
Byron, Minn., Theresa Minard, of LaPorte City, and Kathleen (Dennis)
Borchardt, of Mason City.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard; a grandson,
Darryl Griffen, Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Evelyne Knapp; and siblings
George Halfman, Jr., Vera Walsh, and Mary Ann Popp.
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 - 6 MAR 2013
#2:
Irma Hamm
Date Of Birth: March 6, 1934
Date Of Death: March 5, 2013
Irma Hamm, 78, of Charles City, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Cedar
Health in Charles City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, at
Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries
will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles
City, Iowa.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home,
with a 4 p.m. Rosary, and a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation will
resume an hour prior to the funeral mass at the church.
Irma Jean Halfman Hamm was born March 6, 1934 in Stacyville, the daughter
of George and Helen (Hartogh) Halfman. She attended and graduated from
Visitation School in Stacyville. After completing her education, she
worked as a nanny for many families in the Stacyville area. On January
2, 1957, she was united in marriage to Leonard Hamm in Charles City. To
this union ten children were born. Over the years Irma worked as a
Certified Nurse's Aide at the Cedar Valley Hospital and the Floyd County
Memorial Hospital.
She enjoyed traveling, shopping, crocheting, going to church, socializing
with friends, playing cards, cooking, and spending time with her family,
especially on the holidays. She enjoyed being a Foster Grandparent for
nine years. Irma was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and St. Mary's
Circle, where she served as secretery.
Living family members include her children, Jean (Jeff) Weigel of Charles
City, Sandra (Dennis) Mandt of Charles City, Connie (William Jr.) Garrison
of Breman, Ala., Rhonda (Tom) Balkenende, of Mason City, Brenda (Brian)
Frahm of Charles City, Sheila (Mike) Ryan of Charles City, Rodney Hamm of
Westbrook, Conn., Terry Hamm of Charles City, Lori (Nathan) Ensign of
Charles City, and Craig (Nicole) Hamm of Charles City; 30 grandchildren;
26 great-grandchildren; and siblings, James Halfman of Byron, Minn.,
Theresa Minard of LaPorte City, and Kathleen (Dennis) Borchardt of Mason
City.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard; a grandson,
Darryl Griffen, Jr.; a great granddaughter, Evelyne Knapp; and siblings
George Halfman, Jr., Vera Walsh, and Mary Ann Popp.
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 .
Hauser Funeral Home website, 3/7/13
Celeste L. (Hoover) Kupka
TAMA, IOWA - Celeste L. Kupka, 86, of Tama, died peacefully on
March 2, 2013, at Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Liturgy Service
of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 8, at 10:30 a.m. at
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. Interment will follow at St Patrick's
Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, from 5-7 p.m.
at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama.
Celeste was born on June 8, 1926, in Robins, the daughter of James L.
and Wilhelmina (Notbohm) Hoover.
She graduated from Marion High School and continued her education at
Iowa State Teachers College, where she graduated with B.A. in 1948. Celeste
taught Physical Education in the Tama schools starting in 1949.
She was united in marriage to Charles J. Kupka on June 20, 1951, at
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. She was a homemaker and loving
mother to five children. Celeste and Charles were active members of
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. After the children grew up, she
was a substitute teacher and later worked at Kupka's Meat Market alongside
her husband. She and Charles loved to attend their grandchildren's
activities. Celeste was very devoted to her family.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Charles in
2010; one brother, Glenn Hoover; and one sister, Marilyn (Hoover)
Benedict.
Survivors include five children, Susan (Shawn) Davis, of Charles City,
Joseph (Rhonda) Kupka, of Richardson, Texas, Thomas Kupka (fiance Colleen)
of Mesa, Arizona, Barbara (Ansley) Kupka-Smith, of Camilla, Georgia, and
Carol (Mark) Paige, of Mesa, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Keegan (Melina)
Davis, Rachel Davis, Andrew Kupka, Bradley Kupka, Connor Smith, Erin Smith,
and Nicholas Paige; one great-granddaughter, Alexa Davis; and one brother,
James H. (Mavee) Hoover, of Marion.
A memorial fund has been established.
Charles City Press - 6 MAR 2013
Carl "Dudy" Ryan Jr.
WINTHROP, IOWA - Carl "Dudy" Ryan Jr. was born September 10, 1928, at
Independence, Iowa, the son of Carl Ryan Sr. and Charlotte Marie Gaffney
Ryan. He grew up in Winthrop, attending school at Winthrop Consolidated
School.
Dudy was united in marriage to Marjorie Solem on June 30, 1956, at
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Winthrop. They lived in town where
they raised their family. Dudy worked at many jobs including the
survey crew for Buchanan County, as well as, working at gas stations. In
1966, Dudy bought the Texaco Service Station and with his family's help,
ran a full service gas, vehicle repair, and wrecker service. Semi-retiring
in 1980, he continued to do oil changes and sell tires in his home garage.
He thoroughly loved his grandchildren and was the happiest giving them
rides in his creatively built cars pulled by his lawn tractor.
At the age of 84 years, Dudy entered into his eternal rest on Monday,
February 18, 2013, at the Buchanan County Long Term Care Center in
Independence.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Dale; his brothers:
Glen, Larry, and James; and sisters: Phyllis Fangman and Mary Gifford.
Surviving him is his wife of 67 years, Marjorie; his daughters: Deanna
(Jerry) Naber, of Winthrop, and Donna (Steve) Buchanan, of Charles City;
his son, Dan Ryan, of Winthrop; six grandchildren: Jeremy Ryan, Michael
Naber, Stevonna (Mike) Blair, Ryan Buchanan, Connor Ryan and Nicole Ryan;
his sister, Shirley Tinker of Sun Prairie, Wis.; and many other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Winthrop with Father Donald J. Plamondon
officiating. Music was provided by Karen Kremer and St. Patrick's Choir.
Lector was his grandson, Ryan Buchanan and the Offertory Procession was his
other grandchildren. Casketbearers were: Jim Dolan, Jim Burns, Jim Peterson,
Jim Loughren, Jim Bateman, and Jim Brace. He was buried in St. Patrick's
Cemetery at Winthrop.
Condolences may be sent to: www.fawcettsfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Charles City Press - 7 MAR 2013
Robert Arhart 1934-2013
Robert "Bob" Arhart, 78, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, after a courageous
battle against cancer.
Robert Dean Arhart was born November 10, 1934, to Elston and Ella Mae
(Ritter) Arhart in Union Township, Floyd County, Iowa. He attended Marble
Rock Consolidated School and graduated in 1952. On March 3, 1956, he married
the love of his life, Delores "Toodie" Krull. This union was blessed with
four children: Randy, Janine, Kim and Rick.
Bob grew up on a small farm. He began helping at the age of 7 by driving
tractor. At the age of 12, he rented 80 acres from his uncle. Bob also
worked for two years with the Charles City Western Railroad as a section
hand. In 1957, he began his career with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
as a lineman in Waterloo. He worked his way up the company ladder as an
installer and repairman, then to management with a transfer to Council
Bluffs. His management career took him to Mason City in 1967 and then to
Minneapolis in 1986. He retired in 1994, having never missed a day's pay
in close to 38 years. Bob and Toodie moved to Garner, Iowa, in 1998, where
he enjoyed his retirement close to his family and friends.
Bob enjoyed the great outdoors and being one with nature. Prior to
GPS lake maps, he could navigate to many secret fishing spots on Mille
Lacs Lake by using shoreline landmarks and a compass. For numerous years
he helped with the Boy Scouts of America as a scoutmaster, where he
received several awards and recognitions. He coached softball and little
league baseball. He was a passionate golfer and enjoyed being on the course.
Bob shared his skills and talents by volunteering for his community
and those less fortunate. He was always there to help others. This trait
stood out in his love and devotion to his wife, as he was her caretaker
while she struggled with dementia in her final years. Bob adored his family
and enjoyed being a regular spectator for all of his grandchildren's
extra-curricular activities and sports. His heart was filled with love
for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His beaming
smile and quick wit brought joy and laughter to all that met him.
The legacy of Robert's life will continue on in the hearts of his
children: son Randy (Jane) Arhart of Austin, Minn., and their children
Ryan (Kelsey) Arhart, Lindsay (fiance Ryan Ranschau) and Ashley; daughter
Janine (Brian) Hammarstedt of Mason City, Iowa, and their children Michele
(Dan) Werts and great-grandchild John Robert Werts, Amanda (Nick) Steege
and great-grandchildren Noah, Tayden and Derrick, and Matt Hammarstedt;
daughter Kim (Kevin) Smith of Belmond, Iowa, and their sons Kody and
Kyle; son Rick (Tammy) Arhart of Rochester, Minn., and their daughters
Abigail and Alexandria; sisters Judy (Jim) Miller of Cedar Falls, Iowa,
and LaVonne Edmundson of Deerwood, Minn.; along with many other beloved
relatives.
Robert is preceded in death by his wife Delores; parents Elston and Ella
Mae, step father Vern Merrill; and brother Delaine Merrill.
Funeral services are scheduled for noon Saturday, March 9, 2013, and
will be at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City at 1405 S.
Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City, Iowa, 50401. Burial will be after the
service at the West Side Cemetery in Marble Rock. The Revs. Keith Scott
and Mike Olmsted will be officiating the service. A visitation will take
place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Wesley United Methodist
Church in Mason City. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service
on Saturday. Those wishing to express their sympathy through a memorial
can be made to Wesley United Methodist Church in Robert's name or may
direct them in care of the family by sending to Randy Arhart, 2800 Second
Ave. NW, Austin, MN 55912. Andrews Funeral Homes Belmond, Iowa, is in charge
of arrangements.
Austin Daily Herald, (Austin, Minn.) - 8 MAR 2013
Mark Allen Jensen
#1:
Mark Jensen, 55, formerly of Charles City, Iowa, passed away on March
6, 2013 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf. Arrangements are
pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt,
Charles City, Iowa 50616 (641) 228-4211.
Charles City Press, March 8, 2013
#2:
Mark Allen Jensen
Mark Allen Jensen, 55, formerly of Nashua, Iowa, passed away on March 6,
2013, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf. Online condolences may
be left at www.FullertonFh.com.
A one hour visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday,
March 11, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St, Charles City,
followed by graveside services at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City with
Sister Diana Blong officiating.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt,
Charles City, Iowa 50616 (641) 228-4211.
Charles City Press - 11 MAR 2013
John "Johnny" R. Jacobs
#1:
John "Johnny" R. Jacobs, age 76, of Ionia, Iowa, died Wednesday,
March 6, 2013, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday March 11, at St. Boniface
Catholic Church in Ionia. A private family interment will take place at
a later date.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hugeback-Johnson
Funeral Home in New Hampton. (641) 394-4334 Online condolences for Johnny's
family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com .
Charles City Press, March 8, 2013
#2:
Obituary for John "Johnny" R. Jacobs
John R. Jacobs, age 76 of Ionia, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at
Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday March 11, 2013, at
St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. Lector for the service will be
Karen Bonfig. Presenting the offertory gifts will be John's grandchildren,
Jammie Ackerson, Jessie Holm and Chad Flick. Ann Bennett will be the organist
accompanying the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir singing, "Here I Am Lord",
"How Great Thou Art" and "Be Not Afraid". Connie Flick will be the urnbearer.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hugeback-Johnson
Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass
at the church on Monday.
John R. Jacobs was born September 4, 1936, on the Jacobs family farm
near North Washington, Iowa, the son of John G. and Johanna M. (Hoffman)
Jacobs. When he was 17, he was inducted into the United States Air Force
serving from 1953 until being honorably discharged in 1957. John met Beverly
Watkins from Charles City and the couple were married on February 15, 1958.
To this union one daughter, Connie was born. The couple farmed the Jacobs
farm from the time of their marriage until 1974 when they moved into Ionia.
Johnny had worked for several years at the former White Farm Tractor Company
in Charles City and also for Rausch Brothers Trucking. He also worked for
the Iowa Department of Transportation retiring in 1999. His family will
remember him for his quick wit, jokes and the stories he loved telling.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Beverly; one daughter, Connie
(Jim) Flick; three grandchildren, Jammie (Scott) Ackerson of Cedar Falls,
Jessie (Doug) Holm of Charles City, Chad Flick of Ionia; three
great-grandsons, Dane Ackerson, Carson and Cooper Holm; three sisters,
Mary Meihost of Waverly; JoAnn Meihost of Readlyn, Rita (Leo) Rasing of
New Hampton; brother-in-law, Jerry Watkins; sisters-in-law, Betty Watkins,
Ethel Kelly, Josie Jacobs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen Chambers; four
brothers, Leo Jacobs, Linus Jacobs, Franny Jacobs and Melvin Jacobs in
infancy.
Source: Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home
Glen Brinkman
#1:
Glen Brinkman 87, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 7,
2013, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles
City, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press, March 8, 2013
#2:
Glen Brinkman
Date Of Birth: December 24, 1925
Date Of Death: March 7, 2013
Glen Brinkman, 87, of Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday, March 7, 2013,
at his residence surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral services for Glen Brinkman will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Gary Hatcher of Saint
Peter Lutheran Church in Greene will officiate. Burial will be in Rose
Hill Cemetery at Greene.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and
Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Glen Richard Brinkman was born on December 24th, 1925, in rural Dayton
Township, Butler County, the son of Henry and Katheryn (Becker) Brinkman.
He received his education at Dayton Township No. 6 and graduated from Greene
High School in 1943. As a young man, he worked with his father and brothers
on the Brinkman family farm. On January 25, 1945, he was united in marriage
to Virginia Marie Howe. He worked for a time at the Greene Cooperative
Creamery Association. He started farming in Butler County southeast of
Greene, and 3 years later he and Virginia purchased a farm south of Charles
City, where they raised a family and called home for the rest of their lives.
Glen dedicated his life to his family and his profession of farming.
One of his memories was farming with horses during the early years and
he saw many changes in farming practices throughout his life. He was one
of the first to use terrace farming to conserve soil. He was a member of
the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and Twisters Square Dance Club.
He and Virginia enjoyed traveling in their motor home, wintering in Texas,
square dancing and music. Family was always very important to Glen and he
greatly enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Living family members include four children, Dennis (Janice) Brinkman
of Greene, Doug (Susan) Brinkman of North Potomac, MD, Jeanette Brinkman
of Charles City, and Jeanine Krueger of Floyd; four grandchildren, Ann
(Brent) Carstensen, Josh (Bethany) Brinkman, Ryan (Kelly) Krueger and
Kevin (Amy) Krueger; six great grandchildren, Morgan, Ethan, Shane,
Jenna and Hanna Krueger, and Margerette (Meg) Brinkman; siblings,
Robert (Shirley) Brinkman of Bradenton, Fla., James (Helen) Brinkman
of Hillsboro, Ill., and Janet (Dennis) Matkins of Rapid City, S.D.; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Virginia on July 7,
2010; his stepmother Rosa; and his siblings Harold, Vern, Francis, Paul,
Dale, Melvin, and Charles Brinkman; and Janice Chapman.
The family extends special thanks and gratitude to Bonnie Holtz and
Sharon Clay for providing loving care to Glen to allow him to spend his
final months on the family farm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Charles City, Gospel Lighthouse of Floyd and Hospice of
North Iowa.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 3/8/2013
#3:
Glen Brinkman
Glen Brinkman, 87, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at
his residence surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral services for Glen Brinkman will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Gary Hatcher of Saint Peter
Lutheran Church in Greene will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery at Greene.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday and
Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Glen Richard Brinkman was born on Dec. 24, 1925, in rural Dayton
Township, Butler County, the son of Henry and Katheryn (Becker) Brinkman.
He received his education at Dayton Township No. 6 and graduated from
Greene High School in 1943. As a young man, he worked with his father
and brothers on the Brinkman family farm. On Jan. 25, 1945, he was united
in marriage to Virginia Marie Howe. He worked for a time at the Greene
Cooperative Creamery Association. He started farming in Butler County
southeast of Greene, and three years later he and Virginia purchased a
farm south of Charles City, where they raised a family and called home
for the rest of their lives.
Glen dedicated his life to his family and his profession of farming.
One of his memories was farming with horses during the early years and
he saw many changes in farming practices throughout his life. He was one
of the first farmers in the area to use terrace farming to conserve soil.
He was a member of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and Twisters
Square Dance Club. He and Virginia enjoyed traveling in their motor home,
wintering in Texas, square dancing and music. Family was always very
important to Glen and he greatly enjoyed his children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
Living family members include four children, Dennis (Janice) Brinkman,
of Greene, Doug (Susan) Brinkman, of North Potomac, MD, Jeanette Brinkman,
of Charles City, and Jeanine Krueger, of Floyd; four grandchildren, Ann
(Brent) Carstensen, Joshua (Bethany) Brinkman, Ryan (Kelly) Krueger and
Kevin (Amy) Krueger; six great-grandchildren, Morgan, Ethan, Shane, Jenna
and Hanna Krueger, and Margarette (Meg) Brinkman; siblings, Robert (Shirley)
Brinkman, of Bradenton, Florida, James (Helen) Brinkman, of Hillsboro,
Illinois, and Janet (Dennis) Matkins, of Rapid City, South Dakota; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Virginia on July 7, 2010;
his stepmother Rosa; and his siblings Harold, Vern, Francis, Paul, Dale,
Melvin, and Charles Brinkman; and Janice Chapman.
The family extends special thanks and gratitude to Bonnie Holtz and
Sharon Clay for providing loving care to Glen to allow him to spend his
final months on the family farm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Charles City, Gospel Lighthouse of Floyd and Hospice of
North Iowa.
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 - 11 MAR 2013
Dale E. Moe
#1:
Nora Springs, Iowa - Dale E. Moe, 57, Nora Springs, formerly of
Northwood, Iowa, died Friday, March 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North
Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008
First Ave. S., Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com .
Mason City Globe Gazette - 10 MAR 2013
#2:
Dale Edward Moe
Nora Springs, Iowa - Dale Edward Moe, 57, of rural Nora Springs, and
formerly of Northwood, Iowa, died on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass for Dale will be held on 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14,
2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, Iowa, with the Reverend
John Gossman officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in
Charles City.
There will be a visitation from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday with
a parish Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. at
the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood.
Dale Edward Moe was born on April 11, 1955, the son of Marvin and Luella
(Jordan) Moe. He grew up with his family in Austin, Minnesota, and moved to
St. Ansgar prior to his junior year of high school. He graduated in 1973
from St. Ansgar High School. Dale also graduated from North Iowa Area
Community College.
While growing up in Austin, Dale helped his grandfather, George Jordan,
on the family farm in rural St. Ansgar, and after his grandfather's death,
Dale took over the farming operations until 1985.
Dale married Jennifer Irons on September 1, 1984, in St. Ansgar, Iowa,
at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Dale was an avid bicycle rider, vehicle mechanic, talented in many
aspects of life and always happy to help those in need. He was a loving
husband, father, recently became a proud grandfather and had many dear
friends. Dale was a great mechanic, and throughout his life he worked
for Bruesewitz Motors in Grafton, was the service manager for Northwood
Motors and Lake Chevrolet, and managed Auto Glass Center in Mason City.
Dale most recently was employed as lead mechanic and transit supervisor
at North Iowa Area Council of Governments in Mason City, Iowa.
After residing in Northwood for 24 years, Dale and Jennifer purchased a
rural home north of Nora Springs in early 2012. Dale spent a good share of
his spare time fixing up their new property to make a perfect home to share
the rest of their lives.
Dale enjoyed riding on RAGBRAI numerous times, as well as other bicycle
rides, and was vice president of the North Iowa Touring Club.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, former member and
past president of the Board of Education and CCD teacher in Manly.
Left to cherish Dale's memory are his wife, Jennifer, of Nora Springs;
son Christopher Moe and special friend Adriana Chavez of Grimes, Iowa; his
daughter, Kayla Moe and special friend, Justin Betts, Mason City;
six-week-old granddaughter, Allorie Betts, Mason City; father, Marvin
Moe, Austin, Minn.; sister, Cynthia Frank and her husband Ed, Dexter,
Minn.; brother, Dennis Moe and his wife Lee, Farmington, Minn.; brother,
Alan Moe and his wife Kim, Savage, Minn.; sister-in-law, Michelle Etter
and her husband Fred, Charles City; and father-in-law Charles Irons,
Charles City, Iowa, and many extended family members and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Luella Moe; mother-in-law,
Elaine Irons; and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com .
Mason City Globe Gazette - 11 MAR 2013
#3:
Dale Edward Moe
NORA SPRING, IOWA - Dale Edward Moe, 57, of rural Nora Springs and
formerly of Northwood, died on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral mass for Dale will be held on 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14,
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, Iowa, with Reverend John Gossman
officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
There will be a visitation from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday,
with a parish Rosary at 3:30 p.m., and a scriptural wake service at
6:30 p.m. at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge
of the arrangements.
Dale Edward Moe was born on April 11, 1955, the son of Marvin and
Luella (Jordan) Moe. He grew up with his family in Austin, Minn., and
moved to St. Ansgar prior to his junior year of high school. He graduated
in 1973 from St. Ansgar High School. Dale also graduated from NIACC. While
growing up in Austin, Dale helped his grandfather George Jordan on the
family farm in rural St. Ansgar, and after his grandfather's death, Dale
took over the farming operations until 1985.
Dale married Jennifer Irons on Sept. 1, 1984, in St. Ansgar, Iowa at
Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Dale was an avid bicycle rider, vehicle mechanic, talented in many
aspects of life and always happy to help those in need. He was a loving
husband, father, recently became a proud grandfather and had many dear
friends. Dale was a great mechanic, and throughout his life he worked for
Bruesewitz Motors in Grafton, was the service manager for Northwood Motors,
and Lake Chevro-let, and managed Auto Glass Center in Mason City. Dale most
recently was employed as lead mechanic and transit supervisor at North Iowa
Area Council of Governments in Mason City, Iowa.
After residing in Northwood for 24 years, Dale and Jennifer purchased a
rural home, north of Nora Springs, in early 2012. Dale spent a good share
of his spare time fixing up their new property to make a perfect home to
share the rest of their lives.
Dale enjoyed riding on RAGBRAI numerous times, as well as other bicycle
rides, and was vice president of the North Iowa Touring Club.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, former member and past
president of the Board of Education, and CCD teacher, in Manly.
Left to cherish Dale's memory is his wife Jennifer, of Nora Springs;
son Christopher Moe and special friend Adriana Chavez, of Grimes; his
daughter, Kayla Moe and special friend, Justin Betts, of Mason City; six
weeks old granddaughter Allorie Betts, of Mason City; father Marvin Moe,
of Austin, Minn.; sister Cynthia Frank and her husband Ed, of Dexter,
Minn.; brother Dennis Moe and his wife Lee, of Farmington, Minn.; brother
Alan Moe and his wife Kim, of Savage, Minn.; sister-in-law Michelle Etter
and her husband Fred, of Charles City; and father-in-law Charles Irons, of
Charles City, and many extended family members and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Luella Moe, mother-in-law
Elaine Irons and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Conner Colonial Chapel: (641) 324-1543 www.colonialchapels.com
Charles City Press - 11 MAR 2013
Allan Floyd Bode
#1:
Allan Bode, 67, of Charles City, Iowa, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at
Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City,
(641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press - 11 MAR 2013
#2:
Allan Floyd "Al" Bode
Date Of Birth: September 26, 1945
Date Of Death: March 10, 2013
Allan "Al" Bode, 67, of Charles City, Iowa, died Sunday, March 10, 2013,
at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Al Bode will be held 10 a.m. Saturday
at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate
the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday
where a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation
will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.
Allan Floyd Bode was born September 26, 1945, at Algona, the son of
Floyd and Marjorie (Cruikshank) Bode. He graduated from Algona High
School in 1963, from the University of Iowa in 1966 and then pursued
a number of post graduate courses at various colleges and universities.
On November 13, 1965, he was united in marriage to Patricia Harker at
St. Thomas More in Iowa City. Al taught Spanish for 38 years at
Charles City High School, coached debate for 20 years, retiring in 2004.
He received the Golden Apple Award from KIMT-TV in 1993 and the Charles F.
Martin Award in 2000. Al was instrumental in the advancement of technology
at the Charles City High School. He was the ISEA designee for the ETC and
was also a motivational speaker.
His interests included singing with the Old Gold Singers at the University
of Iowa, directing and acting for the Stony Point Players, as well as playing
the four-string guitar at area care centers and watching movies, especially
foreign films. Travels included Mexico, Canada and over 40 states. He will
also be remembered as an avid gardener and mushroom hunter. Family was
important to him and he looked forward to spending time with his
grandchildren.
Living family members include two sons, Sean (Patricia) Bode of
Mazomanie, Wisc. and Christopher (Joy) Bode of Dubuque; five grandchildren,
Tristan Bode, Marissa Bode, Victoria Bode, Alexandria Bode and Sophia Bode;
two brothers, Russell (Maggie) Bode of Algona and Phil (Ann) Bode of
Prairieville, La.; two sisters, Janice (Chris) Christensen of Iowa City
and Alice Jane (Herb) McBride of Tucson, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Patricia on July
12, 2011.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family for a
scholarship fund.
Charles City Press - 13 MAR 2013
Doris Arlene (Taylor) Edwards
GREENE, IOWA - Funeral services for Doris Arlene Edwards, 90, of
Greene will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the First
Presbyterian Church in Greene, with Pastor Jennifer Ehlers officiating.
Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.
Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday one hour before
services.
Doris Arlene Taylor Edwards was born on July 30, 1922, in Marble Rock,
Iowa, the daughter of LeRoy and Marie (Tack) Taylor and died on Saturday,
March 9, 2013 at the Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Those planning and expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Doris Edwards Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, located at
519 N. First St. in Greene. (641) 823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Charles City Press - 11 MAR 2013
Ruth Esther (Brandau) Ploeger
#1:
Date Of Birth: Feburary 5, 1919
Date Of Death: March 9, 2013
Ruth Ploeger, 94, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away, Saturday,
March 9, 2013 at Apple Valley Assisted Living, formerly known as Port
Charles Assisted Living in Charles City.
Funeral services for Ruth Ploeger will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at
First Baptist Church in Charles City. Pastor Ruth Yeaton will officiate.
Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home.
Visitation will resume an hour prior to the service at the church.
Ruth Esther Brandau Ploeger was born February 5, 1919 in Rudd, the
daughter of Henry and Willamina (Ahrens) Brandau. She graduated from
Rudd High School in 1936, and later graduated from Hamilton Business
School, in Mason City. On July 3, 1945 she was united in marriage to
Stanley Ploeger in Austin, Minn. They lived and farmed north of Charles
City for over 50 years. Ruth was a passionate family care giver. She was
a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She enjoyed volunteering at nursing homes, socializing, living on the
family farm, collecting pictures of barns, games, playing cards, baking
(especially rhubarb), but above all family was most important to her.
Ruth was a member of her neighborhood birthday club, Kodiac Circle, and
First Baptist Church.
Left to celebrate Ruth's life include her children, Connie (George)
Fountain of Ottumwa, Alan (MaryJo) Ploeger of Hastings, Minnesota, Marlin
(Frances) Ploeger of Charles City, Cal (Terri) Ploeger of Garner, and
Lyn (Carol-Anne) of Corpus Christi, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley on May 11,
1996; a grandson Larry Fountain; four brothers, and three sisters.
Hauser Funeral Home website - 11 MAR 2013
#2:
Ruth Ploeger
Ruth Ploeger, 94, of Charles City, passed away, Saturday, March 9, 2013,
at Apple Valley Assisted Living, formerly known as Port Charles Assisted
Living in Charles City.
Funeral services for Ruth Ploeger will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
at First Baptist Church in Charles City. Pastor Ruth Yeaton will officiate.
Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home.
Visitation will resume an hour prior to the service at the church.
Ruth Esther Brandau Ploeger was born Feb. 5, 1919, in Rudd, the
daughter of Henry and Willamina (Ahrens) Brandau. She graduated from
Rudd High School in 1936, and later graduated from Hamilton Business
School, in Mason City. On July 3, 1945, she was united in marriage to
Stanley Ploeger in Austin, Minn. They lived and farmed north of Charles
City for over 50 years. Ruth was a passionate family care giver. She was
a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed volunteering at nursing
homes, socializing, living on the family farm, collecting pictures of barns,
games, playing cards, baking (especially rhubarb), but above all family
was most important to her. Ruth was a member of her neighborhood birthday
club, Kodiac Circle and First Baptist Church.
Left to celebrate Ruth's life include her children, Connie (George)
Fountain, of Ottumwa, Alan (MaryJo) Ploeger, of Hastings, Minn., Marlin
(Frances) Ploeger, of Charles City, Cal (Terri) Ploeger, of Garner, and
Lyn (Carol-Anne), of Corpus Christi, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Stanley on
May 11, 1996; a grandson Larry Fountain; four brothers, and three 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 - 11 MAR 2013
Virgil Leroy Lines
Virgil L. Lines, 88, of Rockford, Iowa, passed away March 12, 2013,
at Liebe Care Center in Greene, Iowa. Online condolences may be left at
www.Fullertonfh. com.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Zion
Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main St, Rockford, Iowa. Reverend Robert Schuerer
will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in
Rockford. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 15,
at Zion Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 (641) 756-3311,
www.Fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press - 14 MAR 2013
Virgil Leroy Lines
ROCKFORD, IOWA - Virgil Leroy Lines, 88, of Rockford, passed away
March 12, 2013, at Liebe Care Center in Greene.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main St., Rockford, Iowa. The Rev. Robert
Schuerer will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery
in Rockford. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 15,
at Zion Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left at
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Virgil was born June 18, 1924, to Edward and Louise (Schaefer) Lines
in Rockford. He then farmed in Rockford. Virgil was united in marriage to
Eva Clara Wood on Dec. 21, 1944, and farmed in Rockford until 1951 when
they moved to a farm in Humboldt. The couple later divorced. He worked at
Hormel from 1951-1986 in Austin, Minnesota, and Fort Dodge. On March 15,
1980, he married Colleen Schoon at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pomeroy.
Virgil played basketball and baseball in school and was an avid sports
fan his whole life. He enjoyed watching his sons in football, baseball,
basketball and wrestling. He also enjoyed watching his grandsons play
football and baseball. Virgil spent his Friday nights at the local games.
He also enjoyed watching professional sports such as the Vikings, Minnesota
Twins and Dallas Cowboys.
Besides sports, Virgil's other interests included square dancing and
round dancing in his younger days. He played lots of card games throughout
his life; either cribbage or pinochle. Every morning Virgil looked forward
to having breakfast with his friends. On Sunday mornings he could be found
at church where he served as president of the council and taught high school
Sunday school for many years. Virgil was an excellent mechanic who could
fix anything. He will be remembered as a person who was mild mannered,
soft spoken, and most of all loved to laugh.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 33 years, Colleen
Lines; children, LeRoy (LaDonna) of Olathe, Kansas, Leone Lines of West Des
Moines, Lynda (Lyle) Mumm of Fort Dodge, Lester (Kylikki) Lines of Helsinki,
Finland, Lauren Lines of Iowa City, Valorie (Sheila) Lines of Des Moines,
Debbie (Rick) Watts of Curlew, and Terry (Cathy) Schoon of Fort Dodge;
sister, Lorretta Kreider; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and
many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Donald Schoon and
Bill Schoon; sisters, Phyllis Schrandt and Lois Houser; brother-in-laws,
Kenneth Kreider, Mike Schrandt, and Eddie Houser; former wife, Eva Lines;
and great-grandson, Calvin Miller.
Arrangements are at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311,
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 3/15/2013
Gloria M. Dean
Rudd, Iowa - Gloria M. Dean, 86, of Rudd, passed away suddenly on
Friday, March 8, 2013, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.
A funeral service for Gloria will be held 11 a.m., Monday, March 18, at
the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd with the Rev. Jerry
Avise-Rouse and the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Following the
funeral service, burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in rural
Rudd, Iowa.
A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Sheckler
Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, Iowa, and will continue
one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the church.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Rudd United Methodist
Church.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, IA 50458,
641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 3/15/2013
Gloria M. Dean
RUDD, IOWA - Gloria M. Dean, 86, of Rudd, passed away suddenly on Friday,
March 8, 2013, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.
A funeral service for Gloria will be held 11 a.m., Monday, March 18, at
the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd with the Reverend
Jerry Avise-Rouse and Reverend Wendy Johannesen officiating. Following
the funeral service, burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in rural
Rudd.
A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m, Sunday, March 17, at Sheckler
Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Avenue, Nora Springs, IA 50458 and will
continue one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the church.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Rudd United Methodist
Church.
Gloria Maxine Dean, daughter to Elmer and Rose Haberkorn Green was born
September 15, 1926, in Little Cedar. She attended and graduated from
Orchard rural school in 1944 where she enjoyed playing on the basketball
team. Gloria worked for the telephone company in Osage for a few years
before she was united in marriage to Clinton Dean on July 28, 1949. To
this union, three children were born: Angela, Terry and Karla. Gloria
was a full time homemaker and helped Clinton with the family farm for
many years, before retiring in late 90s.
Gloria enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, reading, playing solitaire,
traveling and played Bingo down at the park. Gloria and Clinton spent over
sixteen years wintering in Arizona at their second home. Family was very
important to her, spending time with her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Gloria was an active member at the Rudd United
Methodist Church.
Gloria is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clinton Dean, Rudd;
three children, Angela (Mike) Vest, Indianola, Terry (Leota) Dean, Rudd,
and Karla (Tom) Swenson, Mason City; two grandchildren, Justin (Lacey)
Dean and their children Ashlyn and Isaac of Olathe, Kansas; and Erin (Jason)
Trask and their children Kayla and Kasey of Nora Springs; sister-in-law,
May (Jerry) Hilsman of Austraila and her family; and some cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Avenue, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458, (641) 749-2210, ColonialChapels.com
Charles City Press - 15 MAR 2013
Cheryl Cagley
Cheryl Cagley, 57, of Floyd, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at
Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
No services are being planned at this time.
Cheryl Ann Summer Cagley was born Oct. 30, 1955, in Charles City,
the daughter of Wayne and Darlene (Rasmussen) Summer. She received her
education from the Charles City school. On September 16, 1972, she was
united in marriage to Nick Cagley at Charles City. For 20 years, Cheryl
worked at Hormel in Austin, Minn. Her interests included hunting
asparagus and mushrooms, and watching movies. Family was very important
to Cheryl and she took every opportunity to share her life with them,
taking special interest in what her grandchildren and great-granddaughter
were doing. Cheryl will always be remembered as a loving and caring wife,
mother and grandmother.
Living family members include her husband, Nick Cagley of Floyd;
three children, Dee Stewart Cagley of Charles City, Billy (Shelli)
Cagley of Ionia and Jennifer (Jayson) Speakar of Floyd; nine grandchildren,
Brett Cagley, Shana Fiser, Zack Fiser, Madison Rosauer, Nicholas Cagley,
Nathan Cagley, Shiloh Speakar, Katelyn Speakar and Devon Speakar; a
great-granddaughter, Braelyn Cagley; her mother, Darlene Summer of
Floyd; a brother, Steven Summer of St. Ansgar; and a sister, Kathy
(Jeff) Coe of Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Denny Summer;
and paternal and maternal grandparents.
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 - 15 MAR 2013
Melvin "Mel" Schilling
Birth: February 2, 1923
Death: March 14, 2013
Melvin Schilling, "Mr. HyVee", 90, of Charles City, passed away on
Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Melvin Schilling will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will
officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday,
and Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Melvin Henry Schilling was born on a farm 5 miles south of Charles City
on February 2, 1923 to Emil and Myrtle (Osterhage) Schilling. On September
4, 1955 he married Kathleen Rex. This union was blessed with two children,
Rex and Melody. Mel was raised on a farm. He worked at Shell and Farm
Service Coop gas stations, Charles City drive-in theater, and Salsbury
Laboratories. He spent many years bartending at the Moose Club, and
Dave's Restaurant in the old Cedar Mall. He worked for RJC Corporation
before starting his 32 years of service at the Charles City HyVee store.
He was affectionately known as "Mr. HyVee."
On Sundays you could find Mel ushering at St. John Lutheran Church
where he was a lifetime member. He also was a deacon and Sunday school
teacher. He volunteered as an escort at the FCMC. Mel enjoyed being around
people more than anything else. He was "Uncle Sam" in the 4th of July
parade each year, named "Mr. Shamrock" for the St. Patrick's Day parade,
recognized with a "Good Neighbor Award," and in 2004 was honored as
"America's Hometown Hero". For every holiday you could find Mel dressed
up to match the holiday, especially the Halloween Spook Walk where all
the children knew his name. He enjoyed planting flowers around his yard
and he also loved to dance. He never retired from working, always finding
and bringing joy to those around him.
Mel is survived by his wife, Kathleen Schilling of Charles City;
two children, Rex (Robin) Schilling of Charles City and Melody (Mark)
Thompson of Rochester, Minn.; three grandchildren, Heather Schilling
and Jon Schilling of Charles City and Mallory Thompson of Rochester,
Minn; 6 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Demetra Schilling of
Charles City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dale and Roy
Schilling; and his sister, Irma Volbrecht.
Source: Hauser Funeral Home website
Glenn Hubert Stohr
#1:
Glenn Hubert Stohr, 89, of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday,
March 12, 2013 at County Care Manor in La Vernia, Texas. Online condolences
may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City. Pastor Dennis
Niezwagg will be officiating. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Memorial
Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20,
at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street,
Charles City, IA. 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press - 18 MAR 2013
#2:
Glenn Hubert Stohr
Glenn Hubert Stohr, 89, of Charles City, passed away on Wednesday,
March 13, 2013, at Country Care Manor in La Vernia, Texas. Online
condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S Main St., Charles City.
Reverend Dennis Niezwagg will be officiating. Interment will follow at
Sunnyside Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 20, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.,
Charles City. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish
to consider memorials to Glenn H. Stohr Scholarship Fund at First
Citizens Bank in Charles City.
Glenn Stohr was born on May 20, 1923, in Velva, N.D. to William Stohr
Sr. and Luella (McNamanar). He spent most of his life living in the
Charles City area. From 1941-1945, he served in the Army as an
Infantry man. For his services and injury at the Battle of the
Bulge, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was also awarded
the Bronze Star medal. On July 31, 1945, he was united in
marriage to Margaret Rasmussen. To this union four children
were born. Glenn worked for 45 years as a shipping clerk at
Salsbury Laboratories. He was also a member of the American
Legion and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Glenn enjoyed the outdoors. He was involved in scouts with his boys.
They went on camping and fishing trips. He also spent a lot of time tending
to his roses, which he loved. He spent many years playing Santa Claus for
children. Glenn and his wife were avid travelers; especially when it came
to visiting their son in Germany. They also traveled around the United
States.
Glenn will be remembered as a friendly and talkative person. He
never met a stranger, always striking up a conversation with any
person he could. Glenn loved to give people a hard time; especially
those he cared about. He was a wonderful dad, grandpa, and husband. He
will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 67 years,
Margaret Stohr of Charles City; children, Terry (Sandra) Stohr Sr.
of Columbus, Ohio, Glennys (Edward) Cross of Portola, Calif., Larry
(Ronda) Stohr of Altoona, and Scott (Nicki) Stohr of Floresville,
Texas; grandchildren, Terry Stohr Jr., Jennifer Stohr, Renee Stohr,
and Stephanie Stohr; brother, Curtis Stohr; sister-in-law, Sharon
Stohr; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and three
brothers William, Richard, and Roger Stohr.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street,
Charles City, IA. 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press - 19 MAR 2013
Agnes O'Neill
#1:
Agnes M. O'Neill, age 87, of New Hampton died on Friday, March 15, 2013,
at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab in New Hampton.
Funeral services for Agnes will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March
28, 2013, at Conway-Markham Funeral Home Chapel in New Hampton with Father
Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles
City.
Online condolences for Agnes's family may be left at
www.coway-markhamfh.com.
Charles City Press - 18 MAR 2013
#2:
Agnes M. O'Neill, age 87, of New Hampton, died on Friday, March 15, 2013,
at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center in New Hampton, after a short
illness.
Memorial services for Agnes will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 28,
at Conway-Markham Funeral Home Chapel in New Hampton with Father Mark
Osterhaus officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles
City. Online condolences for the family of Agnes may be left at
www.conway-markhamfh.com. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to the
time of the service at the funeral home.
Agnes Margaret Martin was born on June 21, 1925, in New Hampton to James
and Elizabeth (O'Neill) Martin. She attended high school in New Hampton.
Agnes was blessed with five boys. While raising her sons, Agnes created
and sold her skillfully crafted pottery. She also won many awards and
was recognized for her unique ability to design and invent new techniques.
In 1968, Agnes completed a bookkeeping course and began working as a dental
receptionist in Charles City. On June 14, 1969, she was united in marriage
to Glenn O'Neill at St. Olaf's Church in Ft. Dodge. The couple made their
home in Charles City. Agnes was a Sunday school teacher for many years at
St. John's Church in Charles City.
After retiring, she and Glenn helped with Meals On Wheels and enjoyed
camping. Glenn was one of the first Hospice patients in Charles City and
Agnes found comfort in the care she and Glenn received that she decided to
became a volunteer for Hospice. Agnes made her way back to New Hampton and
once back in town she took on the adventure of remodeling two homes, one
of which was previously owned by her parents for many years. Agnes enjoyed
painting, crocheting, quilting, making afghans and donating them to numerous
charities.
Left to cherish Agnes's memories are her children Gary Roeder of Nashua,
Tom (Mary) Roeder of Springfield, Mo., and James (Vicki) Roeder of Thompson;
stepdaughter Patti (Richard) Wilson and stepson Gerald (Charlotte) O'Neill,
all of Calif.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Mary
Pat Attleson of Nacogdoches, Texas; brothers Paul Martin of Mason City,
and Frank (Eleanor) Martin of New Hampton; sister-in-law Margie Martin of
Humboldt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Martin;
sons John and Bruce; sister Regina Leichtman; and brothers James Raymond,
John and Patrick Martin.
Charles City Press - 25 MAR 2013
Loretta K. Murphy
Loretta K. Murphy, age 99, a life-long New Hampton resident,
died Friday March 15, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March
20, 2013, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev.
Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket
by her children. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.
Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4 p.m.
parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral
at the church on Wednesday.
Online condolences for Loretta's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com Loretta Rose Murphy was born June 27, 1913, in
New Hampton, the daughter of Albert J. and Mary C. (Simon) Klenske. She
received her education in New Hampton and was the valedictorian of the
New Hampton High School Class of 1931. Shortly after high school, she
began working for the New Hampton Tribune newspaper. On October 11, 1934,
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Hampton, she married Gerald T. Murphy.
To this union five children were born.
The couple made New Hampton their home, and Loretta raised her family
and also spent many evenings posting tract indices for her husband at the
G.T. Murphy Abstracter office. Her husband, Gerald, died on June 3, 1980,
at the age of 69.
Loretta was an active member at St. Joseph Church, Catholic Daughters
of America, and Rosary Society. She was a charter member of St. Joseph
Hospital Auxiliary. Loretta loved playing in her numerous card clubs
including her current club, "Fleur de Lis."
Survivors include three daughters, Sally (Ted) Katzmark of Cedar Rapids,
Susan Koezly of Coon Rapids, Minn., Laurie (Jim) Davis of Charles City; two
sons, Walter (Glennda) Murphy of New Hampton, Tom (Angela) Murphy of
Caledonia, Minn.; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Klenske of
New Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her parent;, two brothers, Lawrence Klenske
and Lee Francis Klenske; one sister, Lucille Bates; a grandson, Patrick
Murphy; son-in-law, Edwin Koezly.
Charles City Press - 18 MAR 2013
Toni Marie (Barrett) Buck
NORA SPRINGS, IOWA - Toni Marie Buck, 51, of Nora Springs and formerly
of Mitchell, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital
in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be from
6-8 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
Toni was born March 18, 1961, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and
Stella (O'Rourke) Barrett. She received an A.A. Degree from NIACC. On March
17, 2007, she married Randall Buck at the Old Stone Methodist Church in Rock
Falls. Toni enjoyed her family.
Toni is survived by her husband, Randall Buck of Nora Springs; three
children, Esther (Michael) Murphy and children, Kaleb and Emma, Elizabeth
Gray, and Thomas Barrett, all of Tomball, Texas; three step-children, Corey
Buck of Klemme, Dustin (Laila) Buck and son, Sully, of Clear Lake, and
Alissa Buck of Clear Lake; mother, Stella Barrett of San Benito, Texas;
brothers and sisters, Michael (Janis) Barrett of Williamsburg, Virginia,
Peggy House of Longview, Wash., Danial Barrett of Brownsville, Texas, and
Sheila Barrett of San Benito, Texas; father-in-law, Virgle Buck of
Worthington, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews,
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas, her brother, Patrick
Barrett; two infant brothers; mother-in-law, Joyce Buck; and brothers-in-law,
Fred Buck and Richard House.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706
Mitchell County Press, March 19, 2013
Reynolds "Little Man" Oxendine
Reynolds "Little Man" Oxendine, age 74, of New Hampton, died Friday March
15, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Trinity
Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Music for
the service will be provided by Dennis Strum, organist and Damian Baltes,
vocalist. Tom Straw will be the crossbearer.
Private family inurnment will take place at the New Hampton City Cemetery
with Jeremy Oxendine, Kyle Oxendine, Justin Nelson, Keaton Matthews, Tyler
Kuhn, Seth Nordmeyer and Rusty Matthews as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Hugeback Johnson
Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the
service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences for Reynold's
family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com Reynolds "Little Man."
Oxendine was born Nov. 25, 1938, in Pembroke, N.C. He was the fourth
of eighteen children born to James and Docia (LockLear) Oxendine. He
received his education in North Carolina. As a young man, Little Man
worked for the telephone company traveling around the United States. He
was working in Lawler, when he met a young girl named Marlene Kalkbrenner.
Despite the cold climate, he settled into Iowa and on August 4, 1961, at
Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, he married Marlene Kalkbrenner.
To this union four children were born.
Little Man was a self-employed electrician for many years in the
New Hampton area. He will be remembered by his family for the fun
asparagus hunting parties and the fishing and hunting trips he made.
Throughout his entire life, he enjoyed having a large vegetable garden.
His wife Marlene died on March 16, 2011, at the age of 70.
Survivors include one son, Steve (Deb Poock) Oxendine of New Hampton;
three daughters, Jean (Bill Sherrill) Franzen of Monroe, N.C., Susan (T.C.)
Matthews of New Hampton, Sally (Steve) Mills of Charles City; six
grandchildren, Jeremy Oxendine, Kyle Oxendine, Keaton Matthews, Nichole
(Justin) Nelson, Brittany Kuhn and Tyler Kuhn; two great-grandchildren,
Taylor Nelson and Madison Matthews; four brothers, seven sisters; caregiver
and friend, Rusty Matthews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a grandson, James
Matthews; two sisters;, four brothers.
Charles City Press - 19 MAR 2013
Clifford "Kip" Kirkland
Clifford "Kip" Kirkland, 77, of Machesney Park, Illinois, died at home
on March 15, 2013, surrounded by his family.
Born December 27, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Cliff and Mary
Wyllie Kirkland. Beloved husband of 51 years to Diane (Williams) Kirkland;
devoted father of six: Paul (Erin), Valerie Lawrence, Sandra (deceased),
David (Heather), Todd (Katie) and Scott (Catherine). Treasured "Papa" to
eight grandchildren: Kelsey (Nathan), Zachery, Paige, McKenzie, Sydney,
Lucy, Briana and Julia. Brother to Jerry (Nancy) and Bruce (Sue).
Kip served in the US Army from 1955-1958, including the Army Security
Agency at Asmara, Eritrea, East Africa. A tireless student, Kip began his
career at Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., graduated with a degree in
accounting and industrial management from Lawrence Institute of
Technology in Detroit, Mich., fulfilled a successful career in
Information Technology with White Farm Equipment and Solvay Animal
Health, Charles City; Dayton Power and Light, Dayton, Ohio.; Camcar
Textron, Rockford, Ill.; Nebraska Public Power District, Brownville,
Neb. After reluctantly "retiring," he worked as Executive Director of
Poplar Grove Wings & Wheels Museum for several years, feeding a lifelong
passion for flying.
Throughout his life, Kip eagerly gave time to countless community and
charitable efforts, most recently serving for seven years as a Mended
Hearts volunteer with Diane at the Swedish American Hospital, Rockford;
as an active member of Christ United Methodist Church, Rockford; as a member
of the Alpine Kiwanis Club and the newly formed Loves Park Kiwanis Club.
Memorial service celebrating his life to be held Monday, March 25, at
11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Rd. Rockford,
Illinois 61107. Visitation from 10 a.m. until service time.
Charles City Press - 19 MAR 2013
Joan "McCauley" White
#1:
Joan "McCauley" White, age 85, died Sunday March 10, 2013, at the
Broadmore Nursing Home in Lockport, La.
She was born April 1, 1927, in Charles City to Joe and Ruth McCauley,
and worked at White Farm for many years.
A cremation memorial service was held March 14, in Raceland, La.
A memorial service will be held in Charles City at a later date.
She is survived by two daughters, Christine White and Mary (Toby)
Chaubin. A son-in-law, Bruce Harrold; six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren; one brother, Eugene McCauley and two sisters,
Marlene Harris and Janet Zubrod.
She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ruth McCauley, her
husband Harold White and Don Molitor and her daughter Michelle Harrold.
Charles City Press - 19 MAR 2013
#2:
Joan White
March 10, 2013
Raceland, Louisiana
Joan Ruth White, 85, a native of Charles City, Iowa, and resident of
Raceland, died at 6:32 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Raceland.
She is survived by two daughters, Christine White and Mary Chauvin; one
brother, Eugene McCauley; two sisters, Mary Harris and Janet Zubrod; six
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold White; parents, Joseph
and Ruth H. McCauley; and one daughter, Michele Harrold.
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Source: www.Tributes.com
Sandra Kay (Hvitved) Kolodziej
Sandra Kay Kolodziej, age 69 of Nashua, Iowa, died Thursday, February
14, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at
St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua. Private family interment will take
place at a later date. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to
the service at the church on Saturday. Arrangements are with
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Online condolences for
Sandra's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com
Sandra Kay Kolodziej was born April 2, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland,
the daughter of Niels and Christine (Haag) Hvitved. She received her
education in Nashua and graduated from the Nashua High School in 1961.
Following graduation, she worked a couple years in Iowa and then moved
to California to find work. She initially did some data processing before
landing a job with G.T.E., a communications company in San Jose. She
remained with the company until retiring in 1996. On March 21, 1987, in
Carson City, Nevada, she married Tom Kolodziej. The couple has made their
home near Nashua since 1996.
Sandra had a deep love for animals and had several horses, cats, dogs
and goats which she enjoyed caring for. She was an active member of St.
John Lutheran Church where she had previously been an organist and was
a choir member. She looked forward to her monthly meetings of the Bradford
Home Makers. Sandra would travel around visiting friends and was always up
for any adventure. She loved spending time doing all sorts of arts and
crafts. Going to the park in Nashua by the river and drawing the scenery
was always a joy for her. She loved doing stain glass, ceramics and
embroidery and had a passion for trying out new recipes and adapting
them to suit her tastes. Sandra loved spending time with her great
nieces. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Tom of Nashua; one brother, Linn (Connie)
Hvitved of Cresco; one niece, Angela (Damian) Dalle Nogare; one nephew,
Aaron (Missy) Hvitved; two great nieces and nephews; Mayrn and Brynlie
Hvitved.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents.
Charles City Press - 20 MAR 2013
Gilbert Charles "Skip" Fleming
Birth: January 24, 1918
Death: March 18, 2013
Gilbert "Skip" Fleming, 95, of Charles City, died Monday, March 18, 2013
at Green Hills Retirement Community in Ames.
Private graveside services will be conducted at Elmwood Cemetery by Adas
Israel Synagogue in Mason City. A memorial service will be held in late June.
Gilbert Charles "Skip" Fleming was born January 24, 1918, in Elroy,
Wisconsin, the son of Gilbert and Nina (Florence) Fleming. He went on
to attend the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse and later the University
of Minnesota. On Aug. 11, 1948, he was united in marriage to Rose Basuk in
Chicago. Over the years Skip built homes, worked for an aircraft construction
company in San Diego, and Oliver / White Farm. He was a passionate sports
fan; and an athlete himself -- scoring the most points in a high school
basketball game in the state of Wisconsin in 1936 -- 16 of the team's
29 points. His high school football coach called him the "toughest player
he ever coached." He loved the Minnesota Twins and Vikings and learned from
his sons that this state's true colors are really Cardinal and Gold and not
Black and Gold. He treasured the time spent with his family during football
and basketball game weekends in Ames.
In addition, Skip loved to listen to Big Band music, garden, and read.
However, his absolute favorite times were the family trips to Lake
Vermillion, Minn. where he had previously worked as a dock boy after college.
Although Skip did not complete his degree program at the University
of Minnesota, he had an intense passion for higher education and strongly
pushed his sons to academically achieve. Between the three of them, they
had 35 years of higher education after high school graduation, and was
very proud of the Phi Beta Kappa keys they earned while at Iowa State
University. He was equally proud of the current high academic achievements
accomplished by his grandchildren Leanne, Bradley and Dane.
Living family members include his sons, Dr. Jon Fleming of Ames,
Dr. Jim (Raphael) Fleming of Arcadia, Okla., and Jerry (Rhonda) Fleming
of Boston, Mass.; grandchildren, Leanne, Bradley, and Dane.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rose on October 11, 1999,
and his siblings Jerry and Ruth.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Iowa State
University Foundation- Gilbert Fleming account. (2505 University
Boulevard, P.O. Box 2230, Ames, Iowa 50010-2230. ) Skip will be
dearly missed by his family and the many friends he made in Charles City,
and more recently in Ames.
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 - 20 MAR 2013
Hauser Funeral Home website, 3/24/2013
Kenneth "Pat" Engels
#1:
Kenneth "Pat" Engels, 54, of Rockford, Iowa, died Monday, March 18,
2013, as the result of an automobile accident.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat Engels will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday
at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. Monsignor Walter Brunkan will
celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Rockford.
Friends may call at Holy Name Catholic Church from 5-8 p.m. Thursday.
Visitation will continue Friday an hour prior to the Mass.
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 - 3/21/2013
#2:
Kenneth "Pat" Engels
ROCKFORD, IOWA - Kenneth "Pat" Engels, 54, of Rockford, died Monday,
March 18, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat Engels will be held 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 22, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. Monsignor
Walter Brunkan will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery at Rockford.
Friends may call at Holy Name Catholic Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Visitation will continue Friday an hour prior to the Mass.
Kenneth Patrick Engels was born November 19, 1958, in Charles City,
the son of John and Maxine (Kramer) Engels. Pat graduated from
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School in 1978. On November 25, 1978,
he married Pam Montgomery. They later divorced.
Over the years Pat drove semi, worked at Hormel, Oliver/White Farm
Equipment Co., and did seasonal farm work until he found his niche in
the construction business, owning and operating Pat Engels Construction.
Pat was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers, playing cards, riding
around with his dog and country living. However, Pat enjoyed most the time
he spent with his family, from picking on his grandchildren to visiting
with his mother. Pat will be remembered for his sense of humor.
Living family members include his six children: Jessica (Travis) Rasing
of Rockford, Amanda Engels of Rockford, Virginia Engels of Marble Rock,
Brenda (Kota) Engels of Rockford, Christopher (Madison) Engels of
Marble Rock and Maria (Nick) Engels of Rudd; 10 grandchildren: Skylar,
Cameron, Ramsey, Haylie, Kylee, Christian, Raven, Dawson, Ashton and
Aubrey; his mother, Maxine Engels of Rockford; four brothers: Gerald Engels
of Fayette, Tom (Corky) Engels of Rockford, Bob (Deb) Engels of Rockford
and Jim Engels of Rockford; five sisters: Connie (Robert) Weigmann of
Marble Rock, Mary (Russ) Litterer of Rockford, Annette (Jack) Schwantes
of Rockford, Patty Engels of Rockford and Donna (Dean) Jones of Rockford;
a sister-in-law, Deb Engels of Nora Springs; and his longtime girlfriend,
Vicki Paulus of Rockford.
Pat was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Engels; his father,
John Engels; siblings Janet Engels and John Engels Jr.; a great-nephew,
Derick Wharton; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
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 .
Globe Gazette - 21 MAR 2013
Roger H. White
#1:
Roger H. White, age 78, of Waverly, Iowa, and formerly of Plainfield,
Iowa died of congestive heart failure on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at Allen
Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, with his loving family by his side.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday March 23, at the United
Methodist Church, Nashua with Rev. Okitakoyi Lundula presiding.
Friends may greet the family 9-11 a.m. Saturday March 23, prior to the
service at the church. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home of Nashua is entrusted
with arrangements. Online condolences for Roger's family may be left at
hugebackfuneralhome.com
Charles City Press - 22 MAR 2013
#2:
Obituary for Roger H. White
Roger H. White, age 78, of Waverly, Iowa, and formerly of Plainfield,
died of congestive heart failure on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at Allen Memorial
Hospital, Waterloo, with his loving family by his side.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 23, 2013, at
the United Methodist Church, Nashua with Rev. Okitakoyi Lundula presiding.
Friends may greet the family 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 23, 2013,
prior to the service at the church. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home of Nashua
is entrusted with arrangements.
Roger Howard White was born on July 24, 1934, on an acreage northeast of
Plainfield, son of Glen and Mildred Zwanziger White. He attended country
school and graduated from Nashua High School in 1953. He was united in
marriage to his high school sweetheart, Jeannette Graeser, on June 6,
1954, at United Methodist Church in Nashua.
Roger and Jeannette farmed in Bremer County until he was drafted into
the Army, serving 14 months in Germany as a mechanic in the 373rd Armed
Infantry Battalion. Following his discharge in 1956, he and Jeannette
returned to the farm where they lived for 40 years and raised their two
children, Larry and Lori.
In addition to farming and raising registered Angus cattle, Roger drove
school bus for Plainfield Community School for 25 years and owned his own
carpentry business. In 1994, due to health problems, Roger and his wife
sold the farm and moved to Plainfield, and later retired in Waverly.
Roger was a member of the Nashua United Methodist Church and served on
many committees. For more than 30 years he had many roles at the Bremer
County Fair, including 25 year 4-H leader, assistant beef superintendent,
Bremer County Fair Board member and Extension 4-H and Youth Committee
member. He served on the Northeast Iowa Angus Association Board of
Directors and was the Advisor to the Junior Association. Roger was a
charter member of the Iowa Cattleman's Association and served many
years on Bremer County Extension Council. He received the Iowa
Volunteer Hall of Fame Award from Governor Terry Branstad, was
inducted into the Iowa 4H Hall of Fame, and was selected as an Iowan
of the Day at the Iowa State Fair.
Roger is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeannette; one son,
Larry (Michelle) of Clarksville, Iowa; one daughter, Lori (Eric)
Chappell of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; five granddaughters, Brooke White of
Greene, Iowa, Brittany White of Clarksville, Iowa, Breanna White of Morton,
Illinois, Lindsay Chappell and Hayley Chappell of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; one
great-granddaughter, Eliska White; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leonard White,
infant sister Donna, sister and brother-in-law Amy Lou and Delbert
Lantz, and nephew Steven Lantz.
At Roger's request, his body has been donated to the University of
Iowa for medical research. The family wishes to thank the many nurses
and doctors who have cared for Roger during the past 29 years.
Hugeback Funeral Home website - 22 MAR 2013
Kenneth Hicks
#1:
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Kenneth Hicks, 90, of Charles City, died
Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 11th St. Chatauqaua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be left at
www.FullertonFh.com.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles
City, IA 50616, 641-228-4211.
Source: Mason City Globe Gazette - 3/24/2013
#2:
Kenneth "Kenny" Hicks
Kenneth "Kenny" Hicks, 90, of Charles City, passed away on Saturday,
March 23, 2013, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Per
his wishes, Kenneth was cremated and the family will be having their own
private graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Online
condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.
Kenneth Merl Hicks was born in 1922 to Myrl and Bertha Hicks in
Charles City. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church
in Charles City, and graduated Charles City High School in 1940. Upon
graduation, he started working at the Oliver Tractor Plant (later changed
to White Farm Equipment) and remained there until his retirement 35 years
later. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. Kenneth was in the
14th Armored Division during World War II, serving in Germany, Belgium,
France, and Italy. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946 at the
rank of Tech 4. He received the American Theater Medal, two Bronze Stars,
the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Kenneth met his future wife, Eunice, while roller skating as kids. They
were married on February 17, 1944, at St. John Lutheran Church while Kenneth
was home on military leave. In 1952, they built a home north of Nashua where
they resided for more than 20 years. Every summer, they loaded up the kids
and tent and went on vacation. Family vacations were spent in northern
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Chicago, The Black Hills, and Niagara Falls. Kenneth
spent many weekends camping with family and friends, making "beanhole
beans" and his famous fudge using the black walnuts he had harvested
Kenneth and Eunice moved to Charles City following his retirement. They
spent the next 25 years wintering in Harlingen, Texas, and traveled all
over Mexico. In their later years, both enjoyed sitting on their back
porch watching birds and butterflies and tending to their flower gardens.
Kenneth further enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and woodworking.
Kenneth is survived by his three children, Rodney (Joyce) Hicks of
Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, Barbara (Terry) Mork of Charles City, and Martin
(Sandra) Hicks of Charles City. He is also survived by seven grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Eunice in 2008, and
his sister Bernice in 2009.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt,
Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211.
Charles City Press - 25 MAR 2013
Marva Hilda Martha (Wedeking) Stratton
#1:
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Marva Stratton, 81, of Charles City, died Friday,
March 22, 2013, at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Marva Stratton will be held at 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 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home.
Visitation will resume an hour prior to the service at the church.
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: Mason City Globe Gazette, 3/24/2013
#2:
Marva Stratton
Birth: June 17, 1931
Death: March 22, 2013
Marva Stratton, 81, of Charles City, Iowa, died Friday, March 22, 2013
at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Marva Stratton 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 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home.
Visitation will resume an hour prior to the service at the church.
Marva Hilda Martha Wedeking Stratton was born June 17, 1931, in rural
Butler County, the daughter of Helmuth and Bertha (Klunder) Wedeking. She
attended country school graduating from Charles City High School in 1950.
On May 22, 1960 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Stratton at Saint
John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. During high school Marva
worked at Trowbridge Super Value. From 1950 to 1993 she worked in the Floyd
County Treasurer's office, serving as the county treasurer her last eight
years. Marva was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
W.E.L.C.A., Women of the Moose #1190, serving as Senior Regent from
1967-1968, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Marvelous Marva National Club.
Over the years Marva was a special volunteer in the church and the
community, delivering Meals on Wheels, and quilts. She enjoyed baking,
cooking, knitting, needle point, ceramics, golfing (a member of the
Wildwood Ladies), but above all Marva enjoyed spending time with her family.
Living family members include her husband, Ken Stratton of Charles City;
daughter, Brenda (Bradford) Bailey of Floyd, and a son Wayne (Anna Mae)
Stratton of Charles City; grandchildren, Ryan (Joy) Bailey, Eric Bailey,
Katherine Bailey, Jeffrey (Lisa) Stratton, Joseph (Sami) Stratton, Jerald
(Melissa) Stratton; great grandchildren, Tyler (Mystian) Haroldson, Tanner,
Jessica, Abby, Kaylie, Cody, Shelby, and Chase Stratton; great-great grandson,
Maverick Haroldson; sister, LaVola Westergard; niece, Carol (Dennis) Brahn;
nephews, Keith (Laurie) Westergard, Dennis (Rhonda) Westergard; two great
nieces, two great nephews, and a great-great niece.
Marva was preceded in death by her parents, grandson James Stratton, great
granddaughter, Elizabeth Stratton, and a brother-in-law Harry Westergard.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Friends of Cancer, or a Charity of the donor's Choice.
Source: Hauser Funeral Home website, 3/24/2013
Ruth Ann (Mumford) Hamer
#1:
Nora Springs, Iowa - Ruth Ann Hamer, 60, of Nora Springs died Sunday,
March 24, 2013 at her home in Nora Springs.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114
North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458, 641-749-2210, Colonial Chapels.com.
Globe Gazette, 3/26/2013
#2:
Nora Springs, Iowa - Ruth Ann Hamer, 60, of Nora Springs, died Sunday,
March 24, 2013, at her home in Nora Springs.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday,
March 28, 2013, at Saint Luke's Lutheran Chuch, 101 N. Hawkeye Ave.,
Nora Springs, with Pastor Joel Dahlen officiating. The family will
greet friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Ruth Hamer Memorial
Fund in care of her family.
Ruth A. Hamer, daughter of Carl and Ivadel Johnson Mumford, was born
October 6, 1952, in Little Falls, Minnesota. Ruth attended school in
Lorenz, Iowa.
Ruth was united in marriage to Bob Hamer on July 19, 1980 in Hampton,
Iowa. They first lived in Hampton for seven years before moving to Nora
Springs where she first started working at Casey's in Nora Springs. Shortly
thereafter, she worked for Alexander Batteries and continued her working
career at FRC, manufacturing aircraft component parts before she retired
in 2005.
She loved stitch crafting, NASCAR and playing on the computer. She
enjoyed camping and being social with family and friends. Ruth loved
all of her grandchildren dearly, was raising Harley Merry and Nancy
England. She was a great friend and listener, would help anyone in need.
Ruth was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Nora Spring.
She will be missed by her husband, Bob Hamer, Nora Springs; three
children, Stephenie Merry, Rowan, Andrew Schreier, Iowa Falls, Robin
Bell, Rowan; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sisters,
Karolyn Wiseman, Rolfe, Iowa, and Violet (Art) Lovig, Marathon, Iowa;
brothers, Roger Mumford, Rowan, Iowa, and Earl (Karen) Mumford, Colorado;
mother-in-law, Marcedes Hamer, Stewartville, Minn.; brother-in-law, Larry
(Linda) Hamer, Lemars, Iowa, Roger (Diane) Hamer, Salem, Mo.; sister-in-law,
Roxann (Tom) Neumann, Plainview, Minn., and special friends, Shawn and
Jackie Uker and their two boys.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Nancy Wilson;
two brothers, Harold Mumford and Lester Mumford; father-in-law, Howard
Hamer along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa
50458, 641-749-2210, Colonial Chapels.com.
Globe Gazette - 21 MAR 2013
Diane Margaret (Adrian) Welton
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother age 65, passed away peacefully on
March 25, 2013 surrounded by family in Mora, Minnesota.
Diane was born May 14, 1947 in Charles City, where she met her future
husband who was born May 15. Diane attended Charles City High School
graduating in 1965. On June 10, 1967, Diane and Richard were married at
St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City. Diane and Richard subsequently
lived in several different states, most recently Minnesota.
Diane spent much of her life studying various native religions. This
pursuit allowed her to travel the world in search of new experiences.
Recently Diane noted that she had set foot on every continent other
than Antarctica. Love for all animals was a force in Diane's life. Family,
cooking, reading and learning were her main sources of enjoyment and
satisfaction.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Grace
(Kogle) Adrian. She is survived by her husband Richard of Mora, Minnesota,
son Eric (Aoy), grand-daughter Eve currently of Portland, Oregon, and
brother Anthony (Betsy) Adrian of Redmond, Oregon.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Diane's name to an
organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of wildlife.
Charles City Press - 3/27/2013
Merle William Rethamel
Merle W. Rethamel, age 75, of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away on Thursday,
March 28, 2013, at Linn Haven Rehab and Care Center in New Hampton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 1,
at Holy Family Parish -- St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Father Mark
Osterhaus celebrating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at New Hampton.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, with a 4:30 p.m.
rosary, and a 6 p.m. scriptural wake service at Conway-Markham Funeral Home
in New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to
the service on Monday.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences for Merle's
family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.
Merle William Rethamel was born on January 13, 1938, to Raymond and
Helen (Kubik) Rethamel in Elma. As a child, Merle's family moved to a
farm east of New Hampton. Merle is a 1956 high school graduate of New
Hampton High. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1961 and received his
honorable discharge on December. 20, 1962. Merle was united in marriage to
Alice Reicks on September 5, 1964 at St. Stevens Catholic Church in Chester.
He worked at White Farm Equipment in Charles City for 34 years. Merle also
worked for GMT in Waverly until he retired in 2001. He enjoyed carpentry,
working and grading mink, and Hawkeye and Chickasaw sports. Merle especially
enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their functions. He was a member of
Holy Family Parish -- St. Mary's Center.
Merle is survived by his loving wife Alice of New Hampton; children
Shari (Ken) Rasing of New Hampton, Sheila (Greg) Shekleton of New Hampton,
William (Denise) Rethamel of Muscatine, Sandi (Ken) Honts of New Boston,
Illinois; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Lois Girken
of Charles City; brother Eldon (Penny) Rethamel of Fredericksburg; and
several nieces and nephews.
Merle is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Helen Rethamel,
brothers Father Roger Rethamel, Dale Rethamel and Reed Rethamel and son
Mark Rethamel (July 24, 2004); brothers-in-law Garland Girken, Delbert
Reicks, Melvin Reicks, and Virgil McGrane; sister-in-law Mary Rethamel.
Charles City Press - 29 MAR 2013
Marles Martha Park
#1:
Marles M. Park, 93, formerly of Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday,
March 28, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, Iowa.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt
St., Charles City.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Iowa 50616,
641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com.
Charles City Press - 29 MAR 2013
#2:
Marles Martha Park
Marles M. Park, 93, formerly of Charles City, died Thursday, March 28,
2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Fullerton
Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev.
Rusty Van Wey of First Wesleyan Church, Charles City. Visitation will be
from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverside
Cemetery, Charles City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish
to consider memorials to Marles in care of her son Virgil at 507 Pritchett
P.O Box 184, Rowan, IA 50470. Online condolences may be left at
www.FullertonFh.com.
Marles Martha was born on Oct. 19, 1919, at Wellsburg, the daughter of
Charles Jasper and Martha Wilhelmina (Pagel) Eygabroad. She moved to Charles
City in 1932. There she met and fell in love with her husband Eldon C. Park
and they were united in marriage on Nov. 5, 1938, in New Hampton. To this
union was born two sons. She worked along side her husband doing the laundry
at the St. Charles Hotel until the tornado's struck Charles City and
destroyed the Hotel. She then was a waitress at the Checker Board, Don's
Cafe and the hill Top restaurants. She babysat area children during the 70s
and 80s which led her to becoming one of the Foster Grandparents for
kindergarten and first graders. She would make dolls, do yarn crafts,
embroidery and quilting, and enjoyed playing cards on Saturday nights
with relatives.
She and her family were members of the Methodist Church until it was
destroyed by the tornado and then attended and became longtime members of
the First Westlyan Church.
Marles is survived by her two sons Kenneth E. and his wife Roberta Park,
Golden, Colo.; Virgil D and his wife Virginia, Rowan, seven grandchildren,
Brenda Schmitt, Stacey, Barbara, Juli, and Amy Park, Tracy Lindloff, and
Scott Park, seven great-grandchildren, Megan, Brent, Alex, Tyler, Parker,
Asia, and Lilah.
She was the last survivor of her family of seven, being preceded by
her parents, five brothers Clyde, Floyd, William, Harold, Clarence and
one sister Marion M. Cross, along with her husband Eldon on Feb. 13, 2008.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt,
Charles City, Iowa 50616 641-228-4211. www.Fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press - 31 MAR 2013
Kaye Young
#1:
Kaye Young, 78 of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at
his home. Kaye was a long time instructor at the North Iowa Area Community
College.
A celebration of life will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6,at the
Activity Center on the North Iowa Area Community College. A gathering for
family and friends will be in conjunction with the celebration from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City on a
later date. Officiating and master of ceremonies is Kaye's daughter-in-law
the Rev. Dr. Karen Young of the Dayton/Harcourt United Methodist Church.
Family condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE,
Mason City, Iowa 50401.
Charles City Press - 29 MAR 2013
#2:
Kaye Young
Kaye Young, 78 of Mason City died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at his home.
Kaye was a longtime instructor at the North Iowa Area Community College.
A celebration of life will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the
Activity Center on the North Iowa Area Community College. A gathering for
family and friends will be in conjunction with the celebration from 1-3
p.m. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City on a later
date. Officiating and master of ceremonies is Kaye's daughter-in-law the
Rev. Dr. Karen Young of the Dayton/Harcourt United Methodist Church. Family
condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Kaye was born on March 26, 1935, in Waterloo, to Glenn and Marlys (Cross)
Young. He graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1953, having been
co-captain and state runner-up for the state championship Trojan Wrestling
Team. He went to Iowa State Teacher's College, UNI, where he wrestled for
one year. As a portrait of things to come, while studying at ISTC, he met
the first love of his life, Susan Lauber.
About that time, the dean of the college strongly suggested that both he and ISTC might be happier if he joined the Navy; he listened. Kaye was an early data processor for the Navy by day, and defended the beaches of San Diego from the communist menace by night. By the end of his service, Kaye and ISTC agreed that he should return; he did. He earned his Bachelor's degree and would later go on to earn his Master's degree from the same institution. He and Susan were married in 1957.
Kaye taught school and coached at Maquoketa High School where he compiled an impressive dual record. He moved to Wartburg College before being asked to begin a brand-new wrestling program at NIACC. He was an immediate success and for several years, NIACC was one of the top junior college programs in the country.
In 1973, Kaye's team went on to win the NJCAA National Championship and he was named Coach of the Year. Budget constraints ended the wrestling program and his coaching career at NIACC. However, he remained at NIACC for many years following his coaching days moving from the counseling office into the classroom. Kaye loved teaching and positively impacted the lives of the students who entered his classroom. Kaye was honored by induction into the East Waterloo, UNI Athletic, IHSAA wrestling and NJCAA Halls of Fame.
Even after his athletics and coaching ended, Kaye continued to be physically active. He worked out, ran, or walked daily for most of his life and regularly participated in road races. He also regularly swam and lifted weights at NIACC or the YMCA. He also exercised his mind. Kaye was an avid reader. He read multiple newspapers every day and would read at least one book a week. He also wrote poetry and did the daily crossword and jumble puzzle.
Kaye had many interests in his life including a life-long love of the
theatre. He and Susan travelled to New York many times to see the shows
both on and off Broadway. Kaye was an active memberof the Mason City
Community Theater for over 40 years including both acting and directing.
Thankfully for everyone involved, few of his roles included any singing.
He also served a number of terms on the MCCT Board of Directors. He appeared
as Mortimer in "The Fantastiks" on three different occasions because he
loved the show so much.
He was a modern-day vagabond, travelling often with his lifelong friends, Gary Oliver and Dick Schinnow. They joined the circus where they learned to swallow fire, travelled as hobos on freight trains to the Pacific and back, and enjoyed many motorcycle trips across the country. Susan was a very patient woman.
NIACC was Kaye's family. He attended most of the games with Susan and his colleagues, (they were free after all), and he was a constant presence after retirement working and pestering Dan Mason with many suggests on how to improve NIACC for the future.
Kaye and Susan had three sons: Mark, Matthew and Michael. Eventually, Kaye had 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. After Susan lost her battle with cancer, Kaye met the second great love of his life, Karen White. She became a part of his family and they all became a part of hers as well. He often commented about how he had the love of two great women whom he didn't deserve. Nobody ever corrected him.
Although he struggled with alcohol addiction late in his life, Kaye made many friends through AA and was involved with the Unitarian Universalist organization, organizing and badgering people to be part of interesting programs.
There will be a celebration of Kaye's life at the NIACC Activity Center on Saturday, April 6, from 1-3 p.m. All who knew and loved Kaye are welcome to join in a time of fellowship, laughing, joking, and telling stories.
Kaye was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Marlys Young, his sister, Karen Anderson, and his wife, Susan Young.
Kaye is survived by his long-time partner and love in life, Karen White, his children Mark (Lorrie) Young of Mason City, Michael (Karen) Young of Dayton, Iowa, and Matthew (Teresa) Young of Mound, Minn., his grandchildren, Christopher Young, Ashley (Andy) Schryver, Kallie (Brandon) Cooper, Reyna Young, Jordan Young, Matthew Young, Gabrielle Young, Alexander Young, Adam (Melissa) Young, Brandon Young, Nathan Young, Sabrina Young, Paige Young, and his great-grandchildren, Zoey Schryver, StefanYoung, Gavin Cooper, Jalen Young, and Jordaja Young. He is survived by his four aunts Elaine Cross, Glendola DeWalle Cleo Cross and Lavona Knight; one niece Amy Hoherz, and nephew Tim Anderson. He will be missed by all of his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the NIACC Scholarship Fund.
Charles City Press - 31 MAR 2013
Paul Field
#1:
Paul Field, 98, of Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday, March 28, 2013,
at his home in rural Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Paul Field will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will
celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday
where there will be a Rosary at 5 p.m. led by the family, and a Scriptural
Prayer Service at 7 p.m.
Living family members include his wife of 62 years, Irene Field
of Charles City; five children, Paula (Doug) Molin of Martinsville,
Ind., Jeff (Ruth) Field of Floyd, Jon (Heather) Field, Joseph (Kirsten)
Field and Jay (Laurie) Field all of Charles City; 28 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Charles Bonavia of Waverly;
sister-in-law, Marian Snyder of Charles City; and a daughter-in-law,
Lisa Field of Farmington Hills, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Field; and
three sisters, Margaret Black, Jean Bonavia and Lois Roewe.
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 - 29 MAR 2013
#2:
Paul Field
Birth: July 30, 1914
Death: March 28, 2013
Paul Field, 98, of Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at his home in rural Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Paul Field will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday where there will be a Rosary at 5 p.m. led by the family, and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7 p.m.
Paul Felber Field was born July 30, 1914, at Glendive, Montana., the son of Lewis and Emma (Felber) Field. He graduated from Hawarden High School in 1933, Morningside College in 1937 and University of Iowa in 1942. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II as Chief Pharmacist's Mate. On July 4, 1951, he was united in marriage to Irene Snyder. Paul owned and operated Field Drug for almost 20 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and V.F.W. Family was always important to Paul and he took every opportunity to share in their lives. Paul will be remembered for his devotion to the Catholic Church.
Living family members include his wife of 62 years, Irene Field of Charles City; five children, Paula (Doug) Molin of Martinsville, Ind., Jeff (Ruth) Field of Floyd, Jon (Heather) Field, Joseph (Kirsten) Field and Jay (Laurie) Field all of Charles City; 28 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Charles Bonavia of Waverly; sister-in-law, Marian Snyder of Charles City; and a daughter-in-law, Lisa Field of Farmington Hills, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Field; and three sisters, Margaret Black, Jean Bonavia and Lois Roewe.
Hauser Funeral Home website - 30 MAR 2013
