INDEX TO NAMES ON THIS PAGE
- Ashley, Frances Louise
- Barr, Kathleen
- Boehmer, Gerald Lewis
- Boyd, Arvana Lometa
- Byers, LaVerne Matthew
- Cerio, Andrew
- Chambers, Von
- Crumpton, Tracy James
- Frenz, Betty L.
- Grant, John James
- Groschens, Dean Alfred
- Guthart, Russell
- Harman, Steven
- Hart, Scott Thomas
- Hollister, Dale
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- Hoskins, Wayne
- Jenkins, Sally Rae
- Kilby, Clement "Clem"
- Klink, David Leonard
- Knudsen, Jane
- Lohr, Donald Eugene
- Mayfield, Orley "John"
- Milich, Dorothy
- Murray, Doris
- Nauman, Russell
- Norris, Dorothy Jane
- Ralls, Matthew
- Seagrave, Robert
- Sklavenitis, Christina
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Dorothy Jane Norris
LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN - Dorothy Jane Norris, 99, died peacefully in her
sleep Friday, November 1, 2013, at Bethany Riverside Care Center in
La Crosse.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2013,
at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City,
with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral
home on Friday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Dorothy
J. Norris memorial fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Jane Norris was born November 20, 1913, in Rockford, Iowa,
the daughter of Alfred and Birdie (Cook) Symes. She was raised on a farm
in Rockford, Iowa, and married Edward Norris on March 1, 1941, in Mason
City, Iowa.
They farmed north of Mason City while raising their three children:
Ralph, Karen, and Sheryl. She lived on the family farm until she moved
to town in 1976.
Dorothy retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in 1978. After her
retirement, she traveled and enjoyed spending time with her children
and grandchildren before she settled down in La Crosse, Wis. She often
traveled back to Mason City with a dear friend, Martha Davis, and they
made sure to stop at every restaurant they came upon. Dorothy was known
for her amazing sense of humor and sharing a persistent smile with all
that came to know her.
Dorothy enjoyed playing cards with her friends, needlework, dancing,
listening to Lawrence Welk and the Statler Brothers, baking, and spending
as much time as she could with her beloved family. She was renown amongst
family and friends for her homemade peanut clusters, constantly baking
bread, and her scrumptious cinnamon rolls. On Sunday nights, you could
rest assured Dorothy was at home munching on popcorn, enjoying her fudge
and watching "60 Minutes." Dorothy was also a proud member of First United
Methodist Church and Queen Rebecca's Lodge for many years.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Ralph (Tammy) Norris of
San Clemente, Calif.; Karen Riordon of Palatine, Illinois; Sheryl
(Ken) Davis of Onalaska, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Scott (Verena) Davis
of Onalaska, Wisconsin; Sarah (Paul) Craig of Holmen, Wisconsin; Brad
Norris of Orange, Calif.; and Greg (Sarah) Norris of San Clemente, Calif.
She is also survived by three great-grandchildren she deeply adored:
Hannah and Gavin Davis, and Emily Norris.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward in 1973; two brothers,
Walter and Ray Symes; and two sisters, Clara Baker and Ethel Symes.
Dorothy lived an extremely rich and fulfilling life; she will be
deeply missed by her friends and family.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 4 NOV 2013
Dorothy Milich
Dorothy Milich, age 89, died October 30, 2013 at Wm. Beaumont Royal
Oak Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
A graveside service for Dorothy Milich will be Wednesday at 11 a.m.
in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Dorothy was born June 28, 1924, in Charles City, Iowa to the late Luka
and Djurdja (Kovacevich) Micich. Dorothy was a key-punch operator for
Chrysler Corporation. She was a founding member of St. Stevan Decanski
Serbian Orthodox Church and K.S.S. St. Petka. Dorothy was a graduate of
Charles City High School.
Beloved wife of the late Novak Milich who predeceased her in 2004.
Dearest mother of Danilo, Nada Northey and Danica (Terri Klinsky) Milich.
Loving grandmother of Nikola Milich. Dear sister-in-law of Connie Micich.
Dear sister of the late Bosko Micich, Djurdja Micich, George Micich, Lozo
Micich, Michael Micich, Robert Micich and Mary Walk. Dear aunt of many
nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Saturday 3-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. with a Pomen
at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr
in Warren, Mich. Funeral service was held Monday 11 a.m. at St Stevan
Decanski Serbian Orthodox Church, 14235 E. Eleven Mile Rd. in Warren,
Michigan.
Memorials to the American Diabetes Association and St Stevan Decanski
are appreciated by the family.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press, 4 NOV 2013
Matthew Ralls
GREENE, IOWA - Matthew Ralls, 35, of Greene, son of Michael Ralls and
Virginia (Booe) Ralls died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Allen Hospital in
Waterloo. Private services were held Saturday, November 2, 2013, at
Reids Funeral Chapel in Greene.
Charles City Press, 4 NOV 2013
Christina "Chrissy" Sklavenitis
Christina "Chrissy" Sklavenitis, 41, of Charles City, Iowa, died Friday,
November 1, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for Chrissy Sklavenitis will be held 10:30 a.m.
Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln
will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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, 4 NOV 2013
Von Chambers
Date Of Birth: September 4, 1927
Date Of Death: October 26, 2013
Service Date: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30
First Baptist Church
Von Chambers, 86, of Charles City, died Saturday, October 26, 2013, at
the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Memorial services for Von Chambers will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
First Baptist Church. Pastor Ruth Yeaton will officiate. Inurnment will
be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.
Von Monte Chambers was born September 4, 1927, at Charles City, the son
of Richard and Leona (Tolliver) Chambers. He graduated from Charles City
High School in 1947. Von was in the United States Army during World War
II serving in the South Pacific. On June 13, 1948, he was united in
marriage to Gloria Rice at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For 41
years he was employed at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. He was
a member of First Baptist Church, V.F.W., Heritage Club and Farm Bureau.
Von liked to do yard work, vegetable and flower gardening, watching
westerns and going to coffee at Hy-Vee with his friends. Von's greatest
joy was to be with his family and share in life's experiences with them.
Living family members include his wife of 65 years, Gloria Chambers
of Charles City; two daughters, Becky (Pete) Johnston of Ionia and Vicky
(David) Rich of Algona; 8 grandchildren, Pat Johnston, Jason Johnston,
Jody Mulligan, Lisa Kettwig, Matt Chambers, Kelly Evans, Laura Hoover
and Eric Rich; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Gene Chambers of Charles
City; and sisters, Lois Frieberg of Charles City and Lola Hesse of Cedar
Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Chambers; infant
brother; two brothers-in-law; and daughter-in-law.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Nov. 3, 2013
Jane Knudsen
Jane Knudsen, 77, of Titonka, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at
the Good Samaritan Society of Algona.
She was born to the late Grace and Clarence Hubbard, September 11,
1936, in Leon. Jane graduated from Leon High School in 1954 and attended
Parsons College in Fairfield. There she met and married the late Jack
Knudsen and they lived in Renwick, later relocating to Nashua where
they lived and raised a family. After she and Jack divorced in 1978,
she later lived in Mason City, Charles City, and for some years in
Grants, New Mexico to be near her daughter Betsy and grandson Ryan.
Jane worked in the Charles City schools at Jefferson Elementary, and
also enjoyed a long career at Skyline Harvestore in Nashua where she was
an Operations Manager. She also worked for Iowa Small Business Employers
(ISBE) in Mason City and most recently at Lincoln Elementary School in
Charles City as an aide until her retirement in 2010.
Jane was an active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Nashua,
and in later years St. Johns Lutheran Church in Charles City. Jane also
was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Nashua and Grants, N.M. She most
enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her grandchildren, and
her beloved dog, Duke.
Jane is survived by two children: Betsy Knudsen (Darwin Engelbarts) of
Titonka and Jennifer Knudsen (Geraldo Perez) of New York City. She also is
survived by three grandchildren: Ryan Knudsen, Andres Perez and Sophia
Perez. Also left to cherish her memory are three nieces: Rebecca Key,
Joyce Kurth and Sue Pitman.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Clarence Hubbard,
and her sister Myrna Ruth Pitman.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimers Foundation of America.
Services will be held at a later date. Oakcrest Funeral Services
of Titonka is in charge of arrangements, www.oakcrestfuneralservices. com
Charles City Press - Nov 5, 2013
Wayne Hoskins
Birth: August 20, 1933
Death: November 5, 2013
Wayne Hoskins, 80, of Charles City, died Tuesday, November 5,
2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 11/5/2013
Wayne Hoskins
Birth: August 20, 1933
Death: November 5, 2013
Service Date: Monday, November 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church - Charles City, Iowa
Monday, November 11, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church - Jefferson, Iowa
Wayne Hoskins, 80, of Charles City, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for Wayne Hoskins will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday at
Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. There will also be a
service held 2:30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson.
Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be in Jefferson Cemetery
at Jefferson.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday and
at Trinity United Methodist Church Monday one hour prior to the service.
Visitation will also be at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson at 1:30
p.m. until service time.
Wayne Eldon Hoskins was born August 20, 1933 on the family farm near
Churdan, Iowa, the son of Roy and Myrtle (Silbaugh) Hoskins. He was
educated in country schools through 8th grade in Greene County, and then
graduated from Jefferson High School. Wayne enlisted into the Army for
three years from 1953-1956 and when he was honorably discharged returned
home to attend and graduate from Iowa State University. Wayne was united
in marriage to Joanne Aldrich on August 20, 1958 at the EUB Church in
Toledo, Iowa; this union was blessed with three children. He taught
Agricultural Education for one and a half years in Story City, worked as
a farm loan solicitor for Metropolitan Life Insurance for 25 years, worked
for 1st Security Bank for five years and was a farm manager for 15 years.
Wayne was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was
active in the men's group and as a member of the finance and trustee
committees. He was also a member of Kiwanis, the VFW (both Charles City
and Dayton) and Masonic Lodge. Wayne enjoyed fishing, reading, Bloomberg
Financial Markets, farm workshops, farm auctions, visiting about farmland
and values, traveling, going to reunions and taking Sunday drives to look
at farmland. He particularly loved spending time with his loving family,
especially his grandson Hunter. Wayne had a very close personal relationship
with Santa Clause's visits in Charles City. Farming and caring for the farm
animals was never a job for Wayne, it was a love and a hobby.
Living family members include his wife of 55 years, Joanne of Charles
City; three children: Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Hoskins of Parker, Colo.,
Janelle Hoskins of Las Vegas, Nev. and Jill (Steven) Esparza of Henderson,
Nev.; one grandson, Hunter Esparza; two brothers: Wendell (Darlene) Hoskins
and Warren Hoskins all of Jefferson; two sisters: Wilma (Clarence) Meinecke
of Sheldon and Wanda Hade (friend Gary) of Gowrie; along with nieces,
nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Judy Hoskins;
and brother-in-law, Harlan Hade.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Nov. 7, 2013
Steven Harman
Steven Harman, 65, of Iowa City died Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at
Windmill Manor in Coralville.
A gathering of family and friends for Steven Harman will be held Friday
from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Inurnment will
be at a later date.
Steven Duane Harman was born May 8, 1948 in Webster City, the son of
Leo Milford and Shirley Ann (Porter) Harman. He attended school at Charles
City High School, Morningside College and Kirkwood College. Steven worked
as a police and sheriff dispatcher, worked in ministry, in motel management,
as a computer programmer and cab driver. He lived many places throughout his
life including Charles City; Sioux City; Rochester, Minn.; Nashua, N.H.;
Belle Plaine and Iowa City. Steven was a member of the Charles City and
Cedar Rapids C.B. Club. He owned a ceramic shop, had received his pilot
license and enjoyed collecting trains, wolf, wizard and dragon memorabilia.
Living family members include his daughter, Cherilyn (Mark) Gendron of
Moxie, Wash.; son, Jason Harman of Yakima, Wash.; three grandchildren:
Shannon, Joey and Brittany Gendron; one great-grandson, Aymes Joel; two
sisters: Carolyn (Donnie) Lokenvitz and Connie (Dale) Nicholson all of
Charles City; very special cousin, Terry Sue (Jim) Tourville of Omaha,
Neb.; aunt, Cleanne St. John of Fairmont, Minn.; along with many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Shirley Harman; son,
Shane; grandparents; and many aunts and uncles.
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.
Kathleen "Kathy" Barr
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Kathleen "Kathy" Barr, 67, of Charles City, died
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles
City.
A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will officiate. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday
where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday
at the church an hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov 8, 2013
Kathleen Barr
Birth: September 19, 1946
Death: November 6, 2013
Service Date: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013, Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church.
Kathleen "Kathy" Barr, 67, of Charles City, died Wednesday, November
6, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Kathy Barr will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will officiate.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday
where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday
at the church an hour prior to the service.
Kathleen Ann Toepfer Barr was born September 19, 1946, at Charles
City, the daughter of Ralph and Lucille (Hosper) Toepfer. She graduated
from Charles City High School in 1964 and from Hamilton Business College
in Mason City. On April 23, 1966, she was united in marriage to Richard
Barr at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. For
28 years Kathy worked at the Floyd County Medical Center. She was a
member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her interests included
NASCAR, watching the Cubs, Packers and Hawkeyes, collecting Boyd's Bears,
flower gardening and her pets. She also enjoyed the outdoors and family
camping.
Living family members include her husband Richard Barr of Charles City,
three children, Amy Barr of Charles City, Scott Barr of Des Moines and
Michael (Meg) Barr of Bettendorf; six grandchildren, Ben, Amelia, Cameron,
Gavin, Grayson and Greenlee; a brother, Richard (Bernice) Toepfer of
Charles City; and her pets, Zeva, Riley and Rudy.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Nov. 8, 2013
Andrew Cerio
Birth: April 3, 1940
Death: November 7, 2013
Service Date: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church.
Andrew "Andy" Cerio, 73, of Charles City died Thursday, November 7, 2013,
at his home.
A funeral Mass for Andy Cerio will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery
at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. and a Prayer Service will be
held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church an
hour prior to the Mass.
Andrew David Cerio was born April 3, 1940 in Syracuse, NY, the son
of Anthony and Elvera (Anderson) Cerio. He graduated from Nottingham
High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University. Andy
served in the United States Army in Germany. On February 5, 1966, he
was united in marriage to Inge Moses in Germany. During his working career
Andy was employed with Borg Warner Corporation, White Farm Equipment Company
and G&L Products as quality control and general manager.
He was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where
he served in different capacities. Other memberships included the Housing
Board, Rotary Club where he served as secretary. He also received the Paul
Garthwaite Award, became a Paul Harris Fellow and received the President
Award in 2005. He was also active in the community having been on the
Charles City Council from 1985-1992 and from 2004-2011, Charles City
Library board and the United Way. Andy enjoyed traveling, woodworking,
coaching Little League and was a competitive tennis player having advanced
to the Syracuse City Championships in the 1950's. He will be remembered
as a loving husband and devoted father who always took time to share
life's experiences with his family.
Living family members include his wife, Inge Cerio of Charles City; three
children, Debra Anne (Carl) Cerio-Dubois of Boulder, Colo., Nicole (Stephen)
Clymer of Cedar Rapids and Andrew (Robin) Cerio of Eagan, Minn.; and four
grandchildren, Samuel and Henry Clymer and Madeline and Abigail Cerio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Anthony Cerio.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Nov. 8, 2013
Russell Guthart
Date Of Birth: March 5, 1926
Date Of Death: November 7, 2013
Service Date: 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013, Messiah Lutheran
Church.
Russell Guthart, 87, of Charles City, died Thursday, November 7, 2013,
at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Russell Guthart will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday
at Messiah Lutheran Church. Pastor Jane Keel will officiate. Burial
will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be
conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at Messiah Lutheran Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday
and an hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Russell Clarence Guthart was born March 5, 1926, at his parents'
home in Charles City, the son of Clarence and Tomena (Hereid) Guthart.
He was baptized and confirmed at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Charles City. He graduated in 1943 from Charles City High School.
Russell attended the University of Iowa for a year before entering into
the United States Navy. While in the Navy he served aboard the destroyer
USS Gleazes during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to the
University of Iowa graduating with a Commerce Degree. On May 10, 1953, he
was united in marriage to Nola "Dody" Dawson. To this union four daughters
were born. Russ was employed with the United States Post Office for 33
years, retiring as the postmaster.
Russ was a charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church and served on the
church council, worship committee, and sang in the choir. He was also a
member of the American Legion for 66 years and the Charles City Ceremonial
Unit for 56 years. Russ enjoyed hunting, fishing, tennis, swimming and
exercising. Other interests included playing cards, golfing, going to
the YMCA, shopping, traveling, walking and flower gardening. Family
was always important to Russ and he especially looked forward to the
holiday family gatherings.
Living family members include his wife, Dody Guthart of Charles City;
four daughters, Deb (Don) McInroy of Floyd, Becky (Mike) Thome of Charles
City, Pat Hamrick of New Hope, Minnesota, and Tammy (Brad) VanHorn of Eagan,
Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Avis Stubenvoll.
A special thank you to Amanda and Rhonda.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Messiah Lutheran
Church or the Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association
at Iowa Chapter of APDA, Box 507, Waukee, IA 50263.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Nov. 8, 2013
David Leonard Klink
ROCKFORD, IOWA - David L. Klink, 66, of 1455 Hwy 147, Rockford,
died following a car accident West of Charles City on November 8, 2013.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November
13, 2013, at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Officiating will be the
Rev. Judy Wooton of the First United Methodist Church, Rockford.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Fullerton
Funeral Home, 302 West Main, Rockford.
Memorials may be made to the Heart or Diabetes Association.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311,
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette
David Leonard Klink
ROCKFORD, IOWA - David L. Klink, 66 of 1455 Hwy 147, Rockford, died
following a car accident west of Charles City, on November 8, 2013.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13,
2013, at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Judy
Wooton of the First United Methodist Church, Rockford. Visitation will be
from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 West
Main, Rockford, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Heart or Diabetes
Association.
David Leonard was born on April 15, 1947, at the old Cedar Valley
Hospital in Charles City, the first son of Leonard L. and E. Mildred
"Inman" Klink. He was a graduate of the Rudd Rockford, Marble Rock High
School with the class of 1965. As a youngster, he was a member of 4-H and
excelled in showing cattle.
David was baptized, confirmed and married at the First United Methodist
Church. He was united in marriage to Marge Scott at the Rockford First
United Methodist Church on May 30,1987. David was a hard worker and always
on the go. If he was not at home you could find him visiting with friends
and family at work or home. He resided in the family home in Rockford. His
younger career was involved with the railroad in Charles City until his
first heart attack. He then held various positions with Trettin Farms for
over 20 years until his retirement.
David is survived by his only brother, Alvin, and his wife Susan Klink
of Marble Rock; his nieces and nephews, Michael (Vivian) Klink, Nora
Springs, Leroy Klink and his girlfriend Dara Davies, Marble Rock, Shelley
(Adam) Parks, Mitchell, Rhonda Thompson and her boyfriend Aaron Baker,
Charles City, Edna (Adam) Blakewell, Charles City; great-nephews and
great-nieces, Jermey Stephens, Des Moines, Jeffery and Bryanna Stephens,
Charles City, Wesley, Macabe and Colten Klink, Greene, Kayelea Parks,
Mitchell, Damian and Darrius Blakewell, Charles City; two stepsons;, and
many cousins and friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Mildred, wife
Marge, sister-in-law Nancy Klink, grandparents L.W. and Edna Inman, Paul
and Anna Klink and his great-grandmother Euphenia Morse and many aunts
and uncles, including Loren and Darlene Inman.
Arrangements are being handled by Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, IA 50468; 641-756-3311.
www.Fullertonfh.com
Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov. 12, 2013
Sally Rae Jenkins
Birth: April 26, 1943
Death: November 9, 2013
Service: 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2013, Hauser Funeral Home
Sally Jenkins, 70, of Charles City, Iowa, died Saturday, November 9,
2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services for Sally Jenkins will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River will
officiate. Inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.
Sally Rae Jorgensen Jenkins was born April 26, 1943, in Chicago, Ill.,
the daughter of Arthur and Cleone (Kennard) Jorgensen. She graduated from
Crestwood High School in 1961 and received her Associate Degree in
counseling from Marycrest College in Davenport. On November 19, 1966,
she was united in marriage to Joseph Jenkins. They later divorced.
Sally spent most of her working career as a substance abuse counselor
at Davenport. She was a member of Jordan River where she was a lay
leader, Alcoholics Anonymous having celebrated 30 years of sobriety,
and volunteered at the food pantry/community kitchen. Sally also was
very proud of being a Foster Grandparent for several years.
Living family members include two daughters, Jeannette Jenkins of
Seattle, Wash. And Elizabeth Jenkins of Charles City; five grandchildren,
Ayla Perry, Taya Perry, Sacoya Jenkins, Ali Clay and Asher Clay; two
sisters, Nancy Carpenter of Colorado and Patricia (Mike) Fitzgerald of
Decorah; and a brother, Charles (Jeanne) Jorgensen of Maquoketa.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Jordan River or
Messiah Food Pantry/Kitchen.
Source: Hauser Funeral Home website, 11/12/13
Frances Louise (Anderson) Ashley
Birth: May 23, 1920
Death: November 10, 2013
Service: Thursday, November 14, 2013, Hauser Funeral Home
Frances Ashley, 93, of Charles City, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, at
her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services for Frances Ashley will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday
at the Hauser Funeral Home. Reverend John Hemann will officiate. Burial
will be in Deerfield Cemetery rural Colwell.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
and an hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Frances Louise Anderson was born in Carville, IA, (an old settlement
south of Charles City, in Floyd County) on May 23, 1920, the daughter of
Ernest and Nellie (Woodiwiss) Anderson. She attended country school in her
elementary years and graduated from the Charles City High School in 1938.
After graduation, Frances started working as a nurse at the hospital in
Elma, IA for Dr. Hastings. While working at the hospital she met Franklin
Jesse Ashley and the two were united in marriage on June 20, 1942 in Spring
Valley, Minnesota, at the Methodist Church by Reverend Evans. To this union
four children were born and raised.
Frances quit work to be a stay at home mother but was also known as
being the neighborhood nurse for whoever needed help. Frankie and Frances
resided on the Ashley family farm in rural Bassett, where Frances has lived
for the last 71 years. In 1974 Frances returned to the workforce as a Floyd
County Home Health Aide and in home personal care attendant until her
retirement in 2003 and the age of 83! Her nursing career brought her
many great experiences, including delivering her youngest brother Allan
"Andy" in 1941.
During her life she was involved with many organizations including the
Royal Neighbors of America, the Moose, the Elks, Washington School PTA,
Democratic Party, Central Democratic Committee of Chickasaw County,
President of Ladies Democrat and Women's Relief Corp. Frances and her husband
claimed to be "Salvation Universalists" where "everywhere is my church."
She hosted many events in her home and was known to be able to serve
over 100 people and never washing a dish due to her many dish sets. She
also hosted "roundtable morning coffee" every morning with many area
neighbors. Frances enjoyed time with her family, crocheting, and dancing
to a good Polka/ Waltz/ Shotish. She was able to see all grandchildren
get married, and had the honor of having 11 of the 13 grandchildren and
their families within a 30 mile radius of her home.
Living family members include three children, Marvelyn (Clayton)
Lines of Marble Rock, James (Marguerite) Ashley of Bassett and Faye
(Bill) Klassen of Ionia; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ashley of Bassett;
13 grandchildren and spouses; 29 great grandchildren, a great-great-grandson
to be born in December; a sister, Evelyn Bonsall of Waterloo; a brother,
Allan "Andy" Anderson of Stevensville, Mont., and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frankie Ashley; a
son, Martin Ashley; 4 infants in pregnancy/childbirth; 2 great grandchildren
who were stillborn; a brother and wife, Lloyd and Alice Anderson; a sister
and husband, Edna and Arlan "Barney" Banks; a brother-in-law, Donald
Bonsall; and a sister-in-law, Donna Anderson.
Hauser Funeral HOme website, Nov. 12, 2013
Dean Alfred Groshens
Birth: April 30, 1915
Death: November 11, 2013
Service: Friday, November 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
Hauser Funeral Home
Dean Groshens, 83, of Charles City, died Monday, November 11, 2013,
at the Floyd County Medical Center.
Funeral services for Dean Groshens will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at
Hauser Funeral Home. Sister Diana Blong 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 Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and
one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Dean Alfred Groshens was born April 15, 1930, in Woolstock, Iowa, the
son of Paul Alfred and Hazel Eska (Payne) Groshens. Dean was a veteran
of the Korean War where he served in the artillery battery of the Army,
and he was honorably discharged in 1954. Dean was united in marriage to
Phyllis Marie Osier on January 14, 1956, in Greene, Iowa. He worked for
Oliver and White Farm Equipment in Charles City until they closed, and
then worked for Allied Construction until his retirement in 2002. Dean
was a life member and past Quartermaster of the V.F.W. in Charles City.
He enjoyed playing cards, dancing, reading and spending time with his
family, especially his grandchildren.
Living family members include his three sons: Doug (Rhonda) Groshens
of Rudd, Jerry (Kathy) Groshens of Plymouth and Tom Groshens of Bemidji,
Minnesota; grandchildren: Terri Fitzpatrick, Kelli Soesbe, Jennifer
Newman, Brenda Haubrich, Becky Groshens, Emily Groshens and Ben Groshens;
seven great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Betty) Groshens of Oneida,
Wisconsin; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, in 2000; his parents;
and his sister, Doris Wilson.
Hauser Funeral HOme website, Nov. 12, 2013
Orley "John" Mayfield, Jr.
Birth: April 29, 1937
Death: November 10, 2013
Orley "John" Mayfield, Jr., 76, of Ft. Pierce, Florida, and formerly
of Charles City, Iowa, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Lynmoore at
Lawnwood Assisted Living in Ft. Pierce.
Arrangements are pending.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Nov. 12, 2013
Orley "John" Mayfield, Jr.
Orley "John" Mayfield, Jr., 76, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., formerly of Charles
City, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at Lynmoore at Lawnwood Assisted Living
in Ft. Pierce.
Funeral services for John Mayfield will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November
22, at Hauser Funeral Home with Patty Kellogg officiating. Burial will be
in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home one hour prior to the service
on Friday.
Orley "John" Mayfield was born April 29, 1937, in Charles City, the son
of Orley John and Catherine (Smith) Mayfield. John was educated in Charles
City and graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Drake University. John
was united in marriage to Carol "Jean" Dollman on May 30, 1981, at Charles
City. He was President of Dr. Mayfield Labs. John loved all animals and
was a very gentle soul. He enjoyed boat rides and watching the dolphins
on the Indian River Lagoon in Florida. John's wife, Carol "Jean," was
very dear to his heart and he missed her immensely after her passing.
Living family members include his children: Margo (Tom) Lind and James
Mayfield; step-children: Brenda (Charles) Sterk Gray, Sharon (Scott Cook)
Sterk Johnston, Dwayne (Katrina) Sterk, Kathy Caldwell and John (Connie)
Maier; grandchildren: Samantha and Thomas Lind, Elizabeth and Devon
Mayfield, Heidi Johnston Achee, Brandon (Li Li) Gray and Melissa Jo
Gray, Sarah Sterk, Amanda (Dustin) Wells, and James and Thomas Sterk;
11 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Marilyn
De-Mars and Betty Sogard; sisters-in-law: Namcy Miller, Linda Miner, Judy
Prawdzik and their spouses along with Janice Dollman; and several wonderful
nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Jean; sister,
Kathleen Beninga; and brothers-in-law: Bentley DeMars, Dean Sogard and
Kenneth Dollman.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of
arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press website, Nov. 18, 2013
Arvana Lometa (Lockey) Boyd
Birth: July 30, 1922
Death: November 11, 2013
Service: Friday, November 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., Bethany Alliance Church.
Arvana Boyd, 91, of Charles City, died Monday, November 11, 2013,
at her home.
Funeral services for Arvana Boyd will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at
Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. Pastors Kent Sovine and
Mike Downey will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery
rural Charles City.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday
and again from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church on Saturday.
Arvana Lometa (Lockey) Boyd was born July 30, 1922 in Fort Dodge,
Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Martha (Paisley) Lockey. The family
moved to Bassett where Arvana hitchhiked to school in Charles City and
Nashua. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1940. Arvana was united
in marriage to William Duncan and this union was blessed with two children,
Karen and James. The couple later divorced. Arvana moved to Charles City
in 1946 and began working at Oliver/White Farm Equipment. In 1953, Arvana
married Clarence Boyd and the couple made their home in Charles City. She
continued working at Oliver/White Farm until her retirement in 1976.
Arvana was a member of Bethany Alliance Church and the Evangelical
Free Church of Charles City. She enjoyed playing cards, camping and
going for coffee with family and friends. Arvana was the best
"professional grandma" anyone could ask for. She loved spending
time with her own grandchildren, the church kids and neighborhood
kids. Arvana was a hospice volunteer and a pink lady at the hospital.
Living family members include her son-in-law, Basil Law of Charles
City; daughter-in-law, Kathy Duncan of Golden, Colo.; two brothers,
Dale (Joyce) Lockey of Swan and Don Lockey of Hanford, Calif.; seven
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
Lockey cousins by the dozens; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence daughter,
Karen Law; son, James Duncan; one great-grandson; four sisters: Bernadine
Michael, Eleanor Klinkel, Evelyn Roethler and Martha Simerson; and two
brothers: Lowell and Clifford Lockey.?
Hauser Funeral HOme website, Nov. 12, 2013
Donald "Don" Eugene Lohr
Donald "Don" Eugene Lohr, 72, formerly of Rockford died on Wednesday,
November 13, 2013, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates,
Illinois. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, at
Rockford United Methodist Church, 21 3rd St NW via the Nora Springs Exit.
There will be a two hour prior visitation. Rev. Judy Wooton will be
officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials
to: The Fossil and Prairie Park Preserve in Rockford in memory of Don.
Don was born on April 2, 1942, in Rockford; the second child born to
Robert and Marlys Lohr. He was baptized and confirmed in the United
Methodist Church in Rockford.
Don was a member of the first graduating class of the consolidated
RRMR School District in 1959. After graduation, Don went to work for
Osco Drug in Mason City. In 1963 he was drafted into the Army and served
as an MP at Fort Bliss, Texas. Upon discharge, Don returned to work at
Osco Drug in various management positions in Albert Lea, Minn., Oshkosh,
Wis., Bettendorf, Iowa, and finally Chicago, Ill. area stores as a district
manager. Don retired in 1997 after 42 years.
During his younger years, Don enjoyed hunting or fishing and a good game
of pool at the local pool hall. Later on in life, his hobbies included:
reading, walks in the great outdoors, and observing wildlife.
He was curious about everything and would drive for
miles to learn or see something that was of interest to him. One of his
favorite trips was to Churchill, Canada, to observe the polar bears in
their winter habitat.
Don had a generous heart and loved his extended family very much. If
any of his siblings were traveling home to Rockford or to another
destination, he would often show up to join in the fun.
Don is survived by his father, Robert Lohr of Nora Spring; brother,
Jack Lohr of Carmel of Indiana; sisters, Sharon Ginther of Mesa, Arizona,
and Bobbi (Bob) Stubbs of Fountain Hills, Arizona; nephews, Marty (Leann)
Ginther and Scott Ginther of Rockford, Iowa; nieces, Laurie (Kevin)
Carlson of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Jill (George) Nicolich of Carmel,
Indiana; five great-nieces and nephews; nine great-great-nieces and
nephews, Aunt, Phyllis Brallier of Pasadena, Calif.; and many extended
family members.
In addition, Don also leaves behind former wife Jan Brown and her
three adult children and their families. Don was especially close to
his step-grandson, Spencer, who lived nearby. "Papa" enjoyed attending
Spencer's sporting events and taking him shopping for neat things that
they could work on and build together.
Don was preceded in death by his mother, Marlys Lohr; paternal
grandparents, Alvin and Elsie Lohr; maternal grandparents, James and
Ruby Wilson; and several aunts and uncles.
Arrangements are with Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311,
www.Fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press website, Nov. 18, 2013
Dale Hollister
Dale Hollister, Jr., 56, of Floyd, died Friday, November 15, 2013 at
his home.
Funeral services for Dale Hollister will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday
at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Paul Phillips will officiate. Inurnment
will be at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m.Wednesday
and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.
Dale Stewart Hollister, Jr. was born May 21, 1957, in Schenectady,
New York, the son of Dale Sr. and Virginia (Domme) Hollister. The family
moved to Alma, Mich. in 1960 and then to Charles City in 1972. Dale
received his education in Charles City and later attended NIACC,
receiving a degree in automotive mechanics. In 1975, Dale joined the
Army at the age of 17 after begging his parents to sign for the
authorization. He was later honorably discharged and joined the
Army National Guard for the next several years.
On July 12, 1980, Dale was united in marriage to
Jean (Tudor) McCloud at First Wesleyan Church
in Charles City. This union was blessed with two children, Nikki and
Brian. The couple later divorced. Throughout his working career, Dale
was employed at Jendros in Charles City, White Farm in Charles City
and Reilly Construction out of Ossian. Dale was a member of the V.F.W.
in Charles City. He enjoyed watching movies, hunting, snowmobiling,
target shooting and westerns.
Living family members include his two children: Nikki (Kory) McIntire of
Charles City and Brian Hollister (significant other Carley Robison) of
Waverly; two granddaughters: Natalie McIntire and Rylie Hollister; his
mother and father, Dale Sr. and Virginia Hollister of Spring Hill, Florida;
five siblings: Terri (Doug) Winnell of Charlevoix, Mich., Netty (Rick)
Fisher of Clearwater, Fla., Chris (Steve) Thomson of Coto de Caza,
Calif., Lester (Julie) Hollister of Floyd and Randy Hollister of
Scottsdale, Ariz.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family
members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-28-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Charles City Press website, Nov. 18, 2013
Tracy James Crumpton
ANAMOSA, IOWA - Tracy James Crumpton, 50, of Anamosa, died Thursday,
November 14, 2013. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2013,
at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Marion by Rev. Perry Fruhling.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Murdoch Funeral Home &
Cremation Center in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, T.J.; two children, Samantha Crumpton
and James Crumpton, both of Anamosa; and three brothers and sisters,
Jon Crumpton (Alicia) of Phoenix, Arizona, Val Onken of Charles City,
and Mick (Brenda) Crumpton of Manchester.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a brother,
Brian; and brother-in-law, Keith.
Tracy was born Dec. 10, 1962, the son of James and Gloria (Holm)
Crumpton in Charles City. He graduated from Charles City High School
and attended Wartburg College. Tracy married T.J. Chandler on October
14, 1989, in Huntsville, Ala. Tracy worked at ESP International.
He was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, RiversideLutheran
Bible Camp, Way Point for children, and Youth Encounter.
Tracy enjoyed model airplanes, fantasy football, old western movies,
classic movies, and was a World War II buff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Way Point and Riverside
Lutheran Bible Camp.
Please sign the online guest book for Tracy at www.murdochfuneralhome. com
under obituaries.
Charles City Press website, Nov. 18, 2013
John James Grant
John J. Grant, 95, of Charles City, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at the
9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A memorial service for John Grant will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
November 23, at Hauser Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Riverside
Cemetery at Shell Rock.
Friends may call Saturday one hour prior to the memorial service at
the funeral home.
John James Grant was born July 30, 1918, in a sod house in Brewster,
Nebraska, the son of James Raymond Grant and Mary (Coen) Grant. When John
was in the first grade, he and his family moved to Greene. After September
1929, John and his siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents,
George and Lucinda Coen, as a result of their mother's death in a car
accident. On March 1, 1941, he married Dorothy Jungling at the First
Methodist Church in Waterloo, Iowa. He and Dorothy celebrated 65 years
of married life. John J. Grant entered service on Dec. 7, 1942 at Camp
Dodge, Iowa, training at Fort McClellan, Ala.. He served in the Army
Air Corps until February 1946, spending most of his service at Waycross,
Georgia. Air Base.
In May 1946, John, his brother LeRoy and LeRoy's brother-in-law
Robert Swab, started a lime and gravel trucking business
in Shell Rock named Grant Brothers and Swab. John and Dorothy moved to
Charles City in 1958 and became partners in Allied Redi-Mix, Allied
Construction and Allied Equipment. John became interested in flying
in his younger years taking many trips in his Piper aircraft. He and
Dorothy loved to travel, especially to Whitehall, Mont. Dorothy passed
away on Oct. 17, 2006. John lost another special person, Nellie Meineke,
in January 2013.
Living family members include two sisters: Freda Willhite of Davenport
and Mary Louise Long of Lynchburg, Va. Nephews and nieces: Gary Grant
(Mary) of Sedalia, Mo., Janice Grant (Bob Martin) of Oregon, Wis., Jerry
Meader (Carol) of Rockford, Glennis Krull of McIntire, Judy (Marshall)
Sonksen of Bettendorf, Darrel Willhite of Cedar Rapids, Mary Lou Long of
Lynchburg, Va., Patty Kent (Ronald) of Waterloo and Mike Grant of
Independence.
John was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy; a sister, Sue
Meader; and three brothers: Paul, LeRoy and Bill Grant.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made
to 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 website, Nov. 18, 2013
Russell Nauman
Birth: September 26, 1961
Death: November 18, 2013
Service Date: Thursday, November 21, 2013, Trinity United Methodist
Church.
Russell "Russ" Nauman, 52, of Mason City, died Monday, November 18,
2013, at his home.
Funeral services for Russ Nauman will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity
United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will
be in Evergreen Cemetery at Rudd.
Russell Emmett Nauman was born September 26, 1961, at Charles City, the
son of Emmett Jr. and Gloria (Martin) Nauman. He was raised on the family
farm near Floyd. Russ graduated in 1980 from Charles City High School. On
May 30, 1993, he married Sharon Jurgensen and helped her raise her younger
children Jamie and Donnie. They resided in Okoboji and Spirit Lake until
moving to Floyd in 2008. They later divorced. Over the years Russ worked
at Citations Homes, Coca Cola and was currently employed at Winnebago
Industries in Forest City. Some of his favorite pastimes included boating
and fishing at Okoboji, golfing and watching movies. He was also a Hawkeye
fan. Russ always looked forward to helping out on the family farm and
spending time with his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed his dog, Herkie.
Living family members include his mother, Gloria Nauman of Floyd; two
brothers, Jeff (Roxie) Nauman of Eagan, Minn., and Steve (Kelli) Nauman of
Floyd; two sisters, Beverly (John) Selvig and Susan (Ken) Orthaus both of
New Hampton; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emmett Nauman, Jr. on October 20,
2011; a niece, Amanda Nauman; his paternal grandparents, Emmett Sr. and
Hannah Nauman; maternal grandparents, Asa and Martha Martin.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Nov. 19, 2013
Betty L. Frenz
NORA SPRINGS, IOWA - Betty L. Frenz, 73, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday,
November 19, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November
22, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora
Springs, with Pastor Wendy Johannesen officiating. The family will greet
friends from 1 p.m. until the time of Betty's service on Friday.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Betty's name in care
of her family.
Betty L. Frenz was born on April 29, 1940, the daughter of LeRoy
Holding and Beatrice Ketchum. She grew up in Mason City and attended
Mason City High School.
In 1979 she was introduced to Jerry Hinkel while living in Nora Springs;
they would be blessed with nearly 35 years together.
For many years Betty worked for Marshall and Swift Dry Cleaning in Mason
City. More recently she could be found working on the breakfast crew at
Hardees in Mason City, where she enjoyed visiting with her co-workers and
the morning coffee clubs.
In her free time she enjoyed going dancing with Jerry, adding to her
beloved penguin collection, tending to her flower garden, attending garage
and yard sales, and traveling. Betty loved cooking and hosting family
get-togethers; she was known for always preparing enough food to feed an
army! She cherished her relationship and friendship with her daughter,
Tanya; they shared countless times together and loved spoiling Tanya's
beloved dog, Willie, with treats.
Those grateful in sharing in her life are her spouse, Jerry Hinkel,
Nora Springs; children, Michele O'Bryon, Mason City, Greg (Dawn) Hinkel,
Northwood, and Shari (Greg) Vick, Owatonna, Minn.; many grandchildren;
sister, Vi (Delmar) Clausen; brothers, Archie Holding and Bobbie (Kathy)
Grant; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended relatives.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Sam and Grace
Ketchum; and her daughter, Tanya Frenz.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, IA
50458; 641-749-2210. ColonialChapels.com
Colonial Chapel website, Nov. 21, 2013
LaVerne Matthew Byers
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - LaVerne Byers, 91, of Charles City died Saturday,
November 23, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.
A funeral Mass for LaVerne Byers will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will officiate.
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 the rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. and a prayer service will be
held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church 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.
Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov. 24, 2013
LaVerne Byers
Birth: August 18, 1922
Death: November 23, 2013
Service: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
LaVerne Byers, 91, of Charles City, died Saturday, November 23, 2013,
at Rehabilitation Center of Allison at Allison.
A funeral Mass for LaVerne Byers will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will officiate.
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 the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. and a Prayer Service will be
held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour
prior to the Mass.
LaVerne Matthew Byers was born August 18, 1922, at New Haven, the son
of Lloyd and Jennie (Weber) Byers. His father died in 1926. He graduated
from the Colwell School in 1940. LaVerne proudly served in the United
States Navy from 1942 to 1946 serving aboard a mine sweeper in the European
and South Pacific theaters. On August 26, 1946, he was united in marriage
to Geneva Hughes at Austin, Minn. LaVerne worked at Oliver/White Farm
Equipment Company for 37 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed
dancing, keeping his yard immaculate, vegetable gardening and watching
sports, especially the Cubs and Hawkeye football and basketball.
Living family members include his sister, Patricia Hagarty of Charles
City; a step-son, Wayne (Anna Mae) Stratton of Charles City; three
step-grandsons, Jeff (Lisa) Stratton, Joe (Sami) Stratton and Jerry
(Melisa) Stratton; and eight step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Harold Cross;
wife, Geneva, on January 10, 2004; a grandson, James Stratton; a
great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Stratton; brother and sister-in-law,
Robert and Ida Byers; a niece, Katherine Rose Hagarty; and three nephews,
Roger, Mike and Dennis Byers.
Source: Hauser Funeral Home website 11/24/2013
Robert Weston Seagrave
NORA SPRINGS, IOWA - Robert Seagrave, 68, Nora Springs, died Friday,
November 22, 2013, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114
North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov. 24, 2013
Obituary for Robert W. "Button" Seagrave
Robert W. "Button" Seagrave, 68, of Nora Springs, Iowa, died Friday,
November 22, 2013 at his home.
Per Robert's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a
celebration of Button's life will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, November
29, 2013 at the Nora Springs Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye, Nora
Spring with Pastor Glen Bandel officiating. Inurnment will be held at
a later date. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the
memorial service at the church on Friday. Should friends desire,
memorials may be left in Robert's name in care of his family.
Robert Weston "Button" Seagrave, son of Asa and Mildred (Bruton) Seagrave
was born July 31, 1945 in Quincy, Florida. He attended and graduated from
North Side High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Following his graduation,
Robert was a business entrepreneur all of his life. He first opened a
western store selling western attire and memorabilia for several years
along with being involved in bull riding. He then spent time in Nashville,
TN where he was a drummer for well-known country music groups. He then
returned to Texas where he owned a painting business, painting both
interior and exterior of houses and carpentry.
He moved to California for a short time, where he worked in security
and returned home to Texas received his education in computer science. He
was employed with DELL, Inc. for ten years.
In 2003, he met Susie (Stoltenberg) Herout and moved to Nora Springs
in January of 2004 where they have made their home for the past 10 precious
years. He had suffered from many medical problems over the past several
years, but he lived every day to the fullest and with a huge smile on his
face and love for those closest to him.
Robert was a "game-o-holic" who loved both computer and board games. He
enjoyed fishing, motorcycling, music, and was very intellectual with
computers. He had a special love for animals of any kind, especially
horses and dogs. His favorite of which, was his Rottweiler named Brat.
Robert is survived by his fiance, Susie "Stoltenberg" Herout,
Nora Springs; uncle, Charles C. (Bertie) Bruton, Gatesville, TX;
aunt, Elaine Barnett, Gatesville, TX; granddaughters, Aubrey and
Lauren Tedder of Conroe, TX; cousins, Randy Bruton, Terri (Danny)
Baize, Mark Barnett and Lynn Barnett all of Gatesville, TX, and Eliese
Barnett of Lampasas, TX along with many close extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jason Seagrave.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Avenue, Nora Springs,
641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com
Colonial Chapel website 11/26/2013
Scott Thomas Hart
NORA SPRINGS, IOWA - Scott Hart, 52, of Nora Springs died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at his home in Nora Springs.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third S. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov. 24, 2013
Obituary for Scott T. Hart
Scott Thomas Hart, 52, of Nora Springs died Saturday November 23, 2013
at his home in Nora Springs. A memorial service will be held at 10.30 a.m.,
Wednesday November 27, 2013 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd
St. N.E., Mason City. Visitation will be held 5-7 pm, Tuesday November
26, 2013 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in
Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Scott Hart Memorial Fund in care of
Brad Hart, 120 26th St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401.
Scott Thomas Hart, the son of Raymond and Rose (Marshall) Hart was born
November 25, 1960 in Mason City. He grew up and attended school in Mason
City. He worked at Schneider Metal for some time, and other factory jobs
in the area.
Scott was married to Deborah "Deb" (Slusarczyk) June 20, 2005, and in
2009 Deb passed away. Scott was a fun loving free spirit. He loved to play
jokes on his family and friends. Scott was an excellent cook, and would
go around delivering "Scott's meals on wheels", up until the point he
would run out of Tupperware. Scott enjoyed watching his nephew race, going
to concerts, morel mushroom hunting, riding his motorcycle or bicycle,
sitting around bonfires, or sending off wishing lanterns in the sky. Scott
was fun to be around, and will be missed by many.
He is survived by his children, Ryan Gordon, Grimes, IA, and Eric Hart,
Mason City, IA; special friend, Karyl O'Connor, Nora Spring; brothers and
sister, Brad (Fredde Jilek) Hart, Mason City, Brenda Hart, Mason City,
Kevin (Ruth) Hart, Mason City, and Dennis (Robin) Hart, Mason City; nieces
and nephews, Joel (Amy) Berding, Cedar Falls, Levi Nielsen, Cedar Falls,
Rachel Hart, Mason City, Chad Hart, Mason City, Chelsia Hart, Seattle, Wash.;
best friend Kelly Abrams, Mason City; and his cats, Rusty, Billy and Sammy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Rose (Marshall)
Hart, wife, Deb Hart, sister, Shelly Hart; and his maternal and paternal
grandparents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City (641)
423-2372 ColonialChapels.com
Colonial Chapel website 11/26/2013
Clement "Clem" Kilby
Birth: February 8, 1924
Death: November 25, 2013
Service: Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 10:30 a.m., Hauser Funeral Home.
Clement "Clem" L. Kilby, 89, of Charles City, died Monday, November
25, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at the 11th Street Chautauqua
Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Clem Kilby will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Jane Keel from Messiah
Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at
Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday
and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Clement LeRoy Kilby was born February 8, 1924 in New Hampton, Iowa,
the son of Harry James and Cecelia Katherine (Larrabee) Kilby. He was raised
and educated in Charles City, graduating from Charles City High School.
Clem joined the Navy on July 12, 1943 and proudly served his
country during World War II aboard the USS Wichita before his honorable
discharge on December 12, 1945. On July 15, 1943, he was united in marriage
to Mavis Cecile Freiberg at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles
City. The couple made their home in Charles City where they raised their
family. He was employed at Hawkeye Vulcanizing Co. and as a machinist at
White Farm Equipment Co. throughout his working career. Clem was a member
of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a lifetime member of the
VFW, a member of UAW Local 1315 where he served as Financial Secretary
for 30 years along with other offices, Oliver Management Club, Moose L
odge, American Legion and two camping groups: Good Sam's - Happy Sam's
and Wigwam & Wagon.
Living family members include his wife of 70 years, Mavis of Charles
City; two daughters: Sharon Friedrich and Vicki (Alvin) Fisher all of
Charles City; grandchildren: Jacqueline (Ron) Reis, Stacey Friedrich,
Jodette Friedrich, Corey Fisher and Melinda Fisher; great-grandchildren,
Devin and Alana Friedrich and Hailey and Trevor (Fisher) Caster; along
with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Cecelia Kilby; two
brothers, Edward and Raymond Kilby; and two sisters, Margaret Underwood
and Mildred Drahe?.
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, 11/27/2013
Charles City Press, 11/27/2013
Gerald Lewis "Jerry" Boehmer
GARLAND, TEXAS - Jerry Boehmer, 71, of Garland, Texas, formerly
of Rockford, died suddenly Sunday, November 24, 2013, at his home.
Memorial services will be Sunday, December 1, 2013.
Arrangements are with Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home,
2925 Fifth St., Sachse, Texas, www.eastgatefuneralhome.com
Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 11/27/2013
Mason City Globe Gazette, Oct. 24, 2013
Gerald Lewis Boehmer, 71, of Garland, Tx. passed away Sunday, November
24, 2013.
Gerald was born September 3, 1942 in New Hampton, Iowa to Edward and
Clara (Ross) Boehmer. He served in the United States Air Force from
1960 - 1964. On July 5, 1964, he married the love of his life, Ophelia
Kay Westbrook in Lubbock, Tx. Events brought him and his family back to
Garland where he worked for Decker Foods. Gerald retired in 2008 and
spent his time golfing and spending time with his family and friends,
his beloved dog Bear, and most especially with his grandson, Dylan.
Gerald is survived by his son, Gerald, his daughters Loretta Stinnett,
Bonnie McElveen, and Michelle Boehmer, as well as seven grandchildren:
Kristen, Jessica, Dylan, Savannah, Nick, Mandi, and Zack. Gerald is also
survived by his five brothers, Dugan, Duane, Leonard, Dick and Tim and
many nieces and nephews. He will also be specially missed by his great
friends and neighbors, Sun and Gerald Hebert.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara, his
brother Laverne Boehmer, and his beloved wife, Ophelia Kay Boehmer.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday,
December 1, 2013 at Charles W. Smith and Sons, 2925 Fifth St., Sachse,
Tx., 75048, Reverend Earnest Walt will officiate. Memorials may be made
in his name to the Humane Society of Dallas County.
http://eastgatefuneralhome.com/
Doris Murray
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Doris Murray, 79, of Charles City, Iowa, died
Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center. Online
condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
November 30, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane,
Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries and Sister Diana Blong will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., with a 4 p.m. Rosary Service
and a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St.,
Charles City, Iowa, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 11/28/2013
Doris Murray
Doris Murray, 79, of Charles City passed away on Tuesday, November
26, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center. Online condolences may be
left at www.fullertonfh.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November
30, at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City. The
Rev. Carl Ries and Sister Diana Blong will be officiating. Interment will
follow at Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday,
November 29, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street with a 4 p.m.
Rosary Service and a 6:30 p.m. scripture service.
Doris was born on July 27, 1934, in Charles City to Oscar and Dorothy
(Slinger) Gabel. She graduated from Charles City High. She married James
Murray on Oct. 4, 1952. This union was blessed with four children.
Doris was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, a former member
of the St. Theresa's Circle, a member of the Elks Club, and many, many card
clubs. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling across the
globe. Doris worked for many years at the Salisbury Laboratories, Jefferson
Schools, Sisson Insurance, and Peoples Insurance, as well as various
volunteer activities.
Doris is survived by children: Michael (Meg) Murray and his children:
Dennis Murray and Crystal (Mike) Eckhoff; Joanne (Pat) O'Reilly and their
children: Niklas (Katie) Neymeyer, Kim (Matt) Burlage, Shawna O'Reilly,
Kelly (Ken) O'Reilly-Alber; Lori (Gary) Mehmen and their children: Jesse
(Renae) Mehmen, Lyndsay (Nick) Clark, Leah (Tom) Halvorson; Teri (Gary)
Pettit and their children: Corey Pettit, Danielle (John) Pettit-Majewski,
and 23 Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Gila
(Ron) Jorgensen, and brothers, Jerry Gabel, and John (Patrice) Gabel,
and a sister-in-law JoEllen Murray, plus many nieces and nephews.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, her parents, and
parents-inlaws.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street,
Charles City, 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com
Charles City Press website, 11/29/2013
