INDEX TO NAMES ON THIS PAGE
- Bartz, Dorothy M.
- Benning, Margaret
- Chambers, Marie
- Cross, Delbert
- Danielson, Sharon "Cherie"
- Debner, Dean Kenneth
- Elliott, Ila
- Gehrke, Marcella "Sally"
- Haskovec, James F.
- House, Donald F.
- Hyers, Mary Elizabeth
- Janssen, Daniel D.
- Johnson, Bernice M.
- Kielman, George
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Wilma M. Taylor
Wilma M. Taylor, 99, of Charles City, Iowa, died Monday, September 30,
2013, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah.
Funeral services for Wilma Taylor will be held 11 a.m. Monday October 7,
at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Jim Beranek will
officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday at Trinity United
Methodist Church.
Wilma Mae Taylor was born May 4, 1914, the daughter of Harry and Marie
(Hausman) Howard. She was educated in Mason City and graduated from Mason
City High School. After graduation, she was employed as a cashier and
bookkeeper. On June 14, 1933, Wilma was united in marriage to Wayne W.
Taylor. The couple farmed near Rockford and Nashua until 1941 when they
purchased a farm south of Charles City.
In 1981, they retired from farming and moved into
Charles City. Wilma was a member of Trinity United Methodist
Church, Pythian Sisters, Floyd County Historical Society, Business and
Professional Women, Help A Neighbor and Chat a Bit Club. She was also
a charter member of the Charles City Art Association. Wilma volunteered
as a 4-H Leader and was employed as an opinion writer for "Wallace's Farmer
Magazine" for 20 years.
Living family members include her son Ronald and wife Nina of Decorah;
five grandchildren: David Taylor and wife Karen of Tiburon, Calif., Steven
Taylor of Norwalk, Brian Taylor and wife Brenda of Decorah, Robert Oakland
of Minneapolis, Minn. and Crystal Griffen and husband Jesse of Charles
City; six great-grandsons: Blake, Brock and Aaron Taylor, Dominick and
Rusty "RJ" Barker and Dyllan Griffen; five great-granddaughters: Amanda,
Gracia, Payton and Rachel Taylor and Paulina Oakland; three
stepgrandchildren: Elizabeth, Brad and Patrick Peterson; two
stepgreat- granddaughters: Katrina and Evelyn Peterson; two nieces:
Juanita and Kathy; along with other family members and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marie Howard;
husband, Wayne; son, Gary; and her two sisters: Kathryn Howard and
Delores Norris.
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, 2 OCT 2013
Wilma Taylor
Birth: May 4, 1914
Death: September 30, 2013
Service Date: Monday, October 7, 2103 11:00 a.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church
Wilma M. Taylor, 99, of Charles City died Monday, September 30, 2013,
at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah.
Funeral services for Wilma Taylor will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday,
October 7, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City.
Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery
in Rockford.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday at Trinity
United Methodist Church.
Wilma Mae Taylor was born May 4, 1914, the daughter of Harry and Marie
(Hausman) Howard. She was educated in Mason City and graduated from Mason
City High School. After graduation, she was employed as a cashier and
bookkeeper. On June 14, 1933, Wilma was united in marriage to Wayne W.
Taylor. The couple farmed near Rockford and Nashua until 1941 when they
purchased a farm south of Charles City. In 1981 they retired from farming
and moved into Charles City. Wilma was a member of Trinity United Methodist
Church, Pythian Sisters, Floyd County Historical Society, Business and
Professional Women, Help A Neighbor and Chat a Bit Club. She was also
a charter member of the Charles City Art Association. Wilma volunteered
as a 4-H Leader and was employed as an opinion writer for "Wallace Farmer
Magazine" for 20 years.
Living family members include her son Ronald and wife Nina of Decorah;
five grandchildren: David Taylor and wife Karen of Tiburon, Calif., Steven
Taylor of Norwalk, Brian Taylor and wife Brenda of Decorah, Robert Oakland
of Minneapolis, Minn. and Crystal Griffen and husband Jesse of Charles City;
six great-grandsons: Blake, Brock and Aaron Taylor, Dominick and Rusty "RJ"
Barker and Dyllan Griffen; five great-granddaughters: Amanda, Gracia,
Payton and Rachel Taylor and Paulina Oakland; three step-grandchildren:
Elizabeth, Brad and Patrick (Dana) Peterson; two step-great-granddaughters:
Katrina and Evelyn Peterson; two nieces: Juanita and Kathy; along with
other family members and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marie Howard; husband, Wayne; son, Gary; and her two sisters: Kathryn Howard and Delores Norris.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 5 OCT 2013
Karen Younie
FORT DODGE, IOWA - Funeral Services for Karen Younie, 64, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. Burial will take place in Rockford, Iowa, at Riverside Cemetery at 4 p.m. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013, at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson, Iowa, with the family present to greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. Memorials may be given to Greene County School District in the name of Karen Younie.
Karen Younie, daughter of Sylvan and Thelma Kock, was born, April 27, 1949. She is one of four children born to this union. Karen peacefully passed away of cancer on October 2, 2013, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
In 1973, Karen was united in life and marriage to Robert A. Younie in Charles City, Iowa. They are the proud parents of three children and grandparents to seven grandchildren. Karen was active in philanthropic, community service and church roles.
Karen was an educator for 42 years. Middle level principal in Jefferson-Scranton for three years, Karen was previously principal at the high school. She was the first female building principal in the history of the district. Prior to being named the high school principal, she was the high school counselor for several years.
Karen's experiences also include serving as high school counselor at Manson-Northwest Webster, middle school English/language arts teacher and coach at Northwest Webster, where she started the volleyball program and middle school English/language arts teacher and coach at Lake Mills. She is a graduate of Wartburg College and earned her counseling degree from Morningside College and her administrate degree though Drake University.
Karen is survived by her husband Robert of Fort Dodge; children: daughter Erin (Cory) Jenkins (Amani and Joshua) of Johnston, Iowa; son Michael (Cori) Younie (Kellen, Bryce and Hadley) of Aurora, Ill.; daughter Jennifer (David) Suchan (Leland and Bella) of Waterloo, Iowa; father Sylvan Kock, mother Thelma Kock, sisters: Carma Hillman, Brenda (Dick) Dight, Sherrine Bundt.
She was preceded in death by grandparents: Charles and Ada (Smith) Kock and Orvel and Mildred (Daake) Kielsmeier, brother-in-law Danny Hillman; nephew Kyle Dight.
Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home -- www.sliningerrossowfuneralhome.com
Mason City Globe Gazette, 4 OCT 2013
Robert Benjamin Woolworth
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Robert "Bob" Woolworth, 78, of Charles City, died
Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in
Sunnyside Memory Garden, rural Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and
one 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.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 5 OCT 2013
Robert "Bob" Woolworth
Date Of Birth: October 12, 1934
Date Of Death: October 3, 2013
Service Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Robert "Bob" Woolworth, 78, of Charles City, died Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center.
Funeral services for Bob Woolworth will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Garden rural Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Robert Benjamin Woolworth "Wooly" was born October 12, 1934 at Beach, North Dakota, the son of Chauncy Isaac and Lillian Electa (Skelton) Woolworth. He was educated in Charles City graduating from Charles City High School. Bob began working at Oliver Equipment in Charles City before joining the Army. While he served two years in the Army as an Engineer Supply Specialist, Bob earned the sharp shooter medal. When Bob returned home he continued working at Oliver/White Farm Equipment where he was a member of UAW.
On June 29, 1963 he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Lillick at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Charles City where they raised their family, and Bob continued his career at Oliver/White Farm Equipment for 39 years and 11 months. He was one month short of 40 years when the company shut down. Bob was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He gave great "horseback" rides, enjoyed playing solitaire, taking walks, playing with kitties Burt and Gabby, watching the Hawkeyes play, many other baseball, football and basketball games, listening to Rock 'n Roll (especially Elvis), fixing clocks and lawn mowers and drawing scenery and characters. Bob particularly loved going on his Sunday afternoon drives, even sometimes Saturday, to look at the car lots with Scott.
Living family members include his wife Anna Mae of Charles City; son, Scott A. Woolworth of Charles City; daughter, Kim Ann Woolworth (special friend Troy Meerdink) of Charles City; sister, Alice (Dean) Abbott of Ridgeway; brother-in-law, Walter Fluhrer of Charles City; sisters-in-law, Barb Woolworth, Lois (Fred) Meyne and Phyllis (Keith) Hillis; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chauncy and Lillian; step-mother, Williamine; brother, Eugene; and sister, Colleen Fluhrer.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 5 OCT 2013
Vern N. Morische
Vern N. Morische, age 87, of Rudd, entered into eternal rest on Friday,
October 4, 2013, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2013,
at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1921 317th Street, south of Osage, with
Pastor Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery
with a flag presentation by Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will
be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home
in Osage.
Vern was born December 15, 1925, in Osage, Iowa, the son of John and
Emma (Dieterich) Morische. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's
Lutheran Church. Vern graduated from Osage High School in 1942. He entered
the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. On November
25, 1956, he married Eilene Muller at St. John's Lutheran Church. They
farmed and raised their family in rural Rudd. Vern was a member of the
Osage American Legion. He was also a member of St. John's Lutheran Church
where he served in many capacities. He also served on the Faith Lutheran
Home Board. Vern enjoyed card club and reading. He had a great love for
his family, and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vern is survived by his children, Karen (Walter) Cheeseman of Grundy
Center, Marilyn (Leon) Fahrmann of Alexander, John (Julie) Morische of
Rudd; 11 grandchildren, Ryan (Lacey) Cheeseman, Brent (Karrie) Cheeseman,
Emily (Tommy) Wedmore, Jennifer Fahrmann, Garrett (Natalie) Fahrmann,
Carrie Fahrmann, Rebecca Fahrmann, Benjamin Fahrmann, Bethany Morische,
Kimberly Morische, and Jeffrey Morische; five great-grandchildren, Cael,
Blake and Maegan Cheeseman, Riley and Kinsley Fahrmann; and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eilene Morische in
2011; and a sister, Loras Troge.
Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641)732-3706.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home website, 4 OCT 2013
Mitchell County Press, 4 OCT 2013
Dennis George "Buck" Schriever
Birth: June 6, 1952
Death: October 4, 2013
Service Date: Memorial service at a later date.
Dennis "Buck" Schriever, 61, of Marble Rock, died Friday, October
4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service for Dennis "Buck" Schriever will be held at a
later date.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 5 OCT 2013
Dennis George "Buck" Schriever
Dennis "Buck" Schriever, 61, of Marble Rock, died Friday, October 4,
2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service for Dennis "Buck" Schriever will be held 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock.
Pastor Judy Wooton will officiate.
Dennis George Schriever was born June 7, 1952 in Charles City, Iowa,
the son of Benjamin and Genevieve (Kornegor) Schriever. Dennis farmed by
Rockford for about 25 years for Darrell Bass then went to work at QPP in
Austin Minn. for seven years. He then worked at Woodharbor in Mason City
for five years before retiring. Dennis loved spending time with his kids
and grandkids and enjoyed being outside junking.
Living family members include his wife, Nancy of Marble Rock; daughter,
Heidi (Juan) of Iowa Falls and their children Marco, Allie, Brianna and
Christian; son, Chad (Jamie) of Marble Rock and their children Jaylah
and Peyton; five brothers: Gary of Rockford, Larry (Carol) of Floyd,
Ronnie (Bonnie) of Marble Rock, Jim of Marble Rock and Danny (Rhonda)
of Lake Mills; sister, Marge Swedberg of Rudd; along with nieces, nephews,
other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Donnie
Swedberg.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 10 OCT 2013
Bernice M. (Reinicke) Johnson
GREENE, IOWA - Memorial service for Bernice M. Johnson will be 2:00 p.m.,
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, with Pastor
Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at St. Peter Lutheran
Church, Greene.
Bernice M. Reinicke was born June 7, 1923, in rural Grundy County,
Iowa, the daughter of J. Martin and Minnie (Schmidt) Reinicke and died
on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Bernice Johnson Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636 Arrangements
have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene.
641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Hauser Funeral Home website, 7 OCT 2013
Ruth E. Krueger
Ruth E. Krueger, 96, of Charles City, died Monday, September 30, 2013,
at Cedar Health.
A private family graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery in
Charles City.
Ruth Evelyn (Skyrme) Krueger was born March 22, 1917, in Angus, Nebraska.
Her family moved to Charles City in 1928, when her father, D.J. Skyrme,
became treasurer of Dr. Salsbury's Laboratories. Dr. Salsbury was D.J.'s
brother-in-law. Ruth graduated from Charles City High School in 1935. On
June 25, 1937, she was married to Lester Otto Krueger, who died on December
1, 1973. Ruth was a bookkeeper for Krueger Oil Company until 1946 and then
became bookkeeper for Farm Service Co-op and worked there until her
retirement.
Ruth was involved in many various forms of senior volunteer work
and also very involved in her church. She helped with the Wa-Tan-Ye
Club, the Treasure Chest and Meals on Wheels. Ruth started going to
the Wesleyan Church in the late 1930s and eventually became church
treasurer and served in that capacity for over 40 years. She also had
a very good singing voice and was involved in the church choir for many
years. Ruth loved the Lord and lived for Him.
Living family members include her only son, Lester Dean and wife
Martha of Rio Rancho, N.M.; two grandchildren: Thomas I. Krueger of
Frankfurt, Germany and Sandra Jean Krueger of Albuquerque, N.M.; and
five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester.
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, 8 OCT 2013
Robert Lee Scott
Salvation Army Major Robert Lee Scott, 66, of Westfield, Ind., died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in Westfield, Ind.
He was born Dec. 13, 1946, in Trumann, Ark., the son of Theodore and Bonnie Scott.
At age 12, he was baptized in the Nazarene church and as a teenager began working for The Salvation Army Temple Corps Community Center in St. Louis, Mo. After attending worship services, he decided to enroll as a senior soldier in the church, which set the stage for a 45-year career as a pastor, spiritual leader, counselor, disaster response specialist, strategic planner and executive with The Salvation Army.
In 1968, Scott entered The Salvation Army College for Officers Training in Chicago and was ordained and commissioned as a lieutenant in the faith-based organization.
He married Capt. Alice Mantle of Lafayette, Ind., on June 28, 1969, and subsequently served in the command of Salvation Army corps in Creston, Charles City, Clinton, Dubuque, Davenport and Des Moines, Iowa.
Scott served Salvation Army appointments in Milwaukee and Sheboygan, Wis.; Ann Arbor, Saginaw, Southfield, Midland, Bay City and Lansing, Mich.; and Munster and Fort Wayne, Ind.
He later served as development director with The Salvation Army Indiana Division headquartered in Indianapolis; Capital Area Commander of The Salvation Army in Lansing, Mich.; and development consultant with the Salvation Army Western Michigan-Northern Indiana Division headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Scott entered honored retirement from The Salvation Army on Sept. 1, 2012.
He led local Salvation Army churches, their congregations and community centers. He specialized in local board recruitment, development and engagement and fundraising initiatives. He later served in state and divisional leadership roles, guiding fundraising, board recruitment and overall church growth.
Scott graduated from O'Fallon Technical High School in St. Louis, Mo., and earned a major in business. He attended Mt. St. Clair College, University of Wisconsin, Lakeland College and Indiana University, from which he earned a Certification in Fundraising Management.
He was active in the Rotary Club and ministerial services.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years; son Jason Scott of Muncie, Ind., daughter Amanda Scott of Indianapolis; brother Bobby James Scott and sister Martha Scott, both of Barnhart, Mo.; sister Ann (Malcolm) Davis of Jemison, Ala.; one nephew, Kenneth Scott; and one niece, Bella (Benjamine) Graffam.
The family expresses its grateful and sincere appreciation to the leadership and staff of Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center (Bridgewater) and The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center in Indianapolis for tremendous support during his illness.
Viewing will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Leppert Funeral Home-Nora Chapel, located at 740 E. 86th St. in Indianapolis.
A memorial service officiated by Salvation Army Major Ralph Hansen will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Community Center, 4400 N. High School Road in Indianapolis.
A committal service will later be held at Tippecanoe Memorial Gardens in West Lafayette, Ind., with services conducted by Salvation Army Major David Biggs.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps Youth Ministry.Salvation Army Major Robert Lee Scott.
Charles City Press website, 8 OCT 2013
Daniel D. "Danny" Janssen
Birth: July 31, 1950
Death: October 7, 2013
Service Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City at 2:00 p.m.
Daniel "Danny" D. Janssen, 63, of Nashua, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 7, 2013, at his home with his family by his side.
A graveside service for Danny Janssen will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
Daniel Dean Janssen was born July 31, 1950 at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, the son of Elmer and Dorothy (Rodamaker) Janssen.
Danny graduated from Nashua High School in 1969. On December 6, 1969, he married the love of his life, Maria Elizabeth Leslie at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. From this union three sons were born: Daniel Dean II (Claudia) of Nashua, Jeremy Michael (Melissa) of Nashua and Shawn Everett of Nashua.
Danny is survived by his wife Maria; mother Dorothy; his three sons; his grandchildren: Brittany, Marissa, Kyle, Kristian, Mercedes, Logan and Ava; his great-grandchild, Jesse; a brother, Richard "Dick" Janssen; a sister, Linda (Morris) Dolph; step-mother, Marlene Janssen; mother-in-law, Mary Leslie; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Janssen and his grandparents.
Danny worked for Marigold Dairy in Charles City until he and Maria moved
to Missouri. The short while they were in Missouri, he worked at Banquet
Foods. When the family moved back to Iowa, he went to work at Kitchens
of Sara Lee in New Hampton until the plant closure. During this time,
he and his family also ran a dairy farm in rural Nashua. Farming was
in Danny's blood. He took great satisfaction in tilling the soil and
seeing the fruits of his labor. Danny enjoyed stock car racing, tractors
and was a lover of all animals (especially his dog Ellie).
He was great at training horses. He and Maria spent many hours and
miles trail riding all over Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming and
anywhere they could ride, camp and have a good time with their friends
and family. Danny also took pleasure in taking the boys boating when
they were younger and then going boating with them when they became
adults. Danny and Maria went on cruises, motor cycle trips and horseback
riding trips with their good friends Chuck and Ginny Olsen. Danny was a
devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He would take the grandkids sledding and he and Maria took them on many
trail rides. Danny was the happiest when he was spending time with his
family and friends.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 10 OCT 2013
Duane 'Dewey' Robinson
Duane 'Dewey' Robinson, 68, died peacefully at his home October 7, 2013.
His life was shortened by a 21-year courageous struggle with cancer.
A celebration of life will be held 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2013
at the Anchorage Funeral Home, 1800 Dare Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. Viewing
and visitation will began one hour prior to the service. Additional services
will be held in Mason City, Iowa with burial at the Park Cemetery in Nora
Springs, Iowa.
Dewey was born in Eldora, Iowa in 1945. He grew up in Nora Springs,
Iowa and graduated in 1963. He was an accomplished wrestler and an Iowa
state runner-up champion. After high school he worked at Jacob E. Decker
and Sons (Armour) in Mason City, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army from
1965 to 1967 as a bridge engineer and medic in Viet Nam. He returned to
Deckers until he moved to Alaska with his wife Judy in 1972.
He built trusses, doors, and windows at Alaska Builders Cache until he
founded Dewey's Garage in 1978. He loved mechanical repair work and welding.
When he was too sick to work, he still put on his overalls and sat in the
garage, dispensing free advice to customers, friends, and neighbors. He
also loved spending time "off the grid" at the homestead on the Susitna
River. There he enjoyed hunting moose, watching wildlife from his kitchen
table, visiting with friends, and working in a very special shop built by
his friend Larry Siekmeier.
His friends and family said, "Dewey was the toughest yet most gentle
person we have known. Nobody had better tools, cleaner guns, sharper
knives, or cleaner moose meat than Dewey. He was generous with his
possessions, his technical expertise, and his wisdom about life's
rewards and hardships. His mother had three children, but Dewey's
family was much, much bigger. Friends of all races and faiths claim
him as a brother."
He was preceded in death by his father, James Robinson and his brother,
Donald L. Robinson.
He is survived by his wife Judy A. Robinson; his beloved dog Elsie; his
mother Thelma Klemensen in Mason City, Iowa; his sister Delores Treloar
in Edmond, Oklahoma; nephews David Robinson and Cory Robinson in Wasilla,
Alaska; nieces Felicia Kruse, Universal City, Texas; Misty Humphries,
Midland, Texas; and Robin Manning, Hedrick, Oklahoma along with numerous
great nieces and nephews.
The family prefers donations to the charity of your choice in lieu of
flowers.
Arrangements are with the Anchorage Funeral Home, you are invited to
visit Dewey's online guest book at www.AlaskanFuneral.com
From: www.AlaskanFuneral.com
James F. Haskovec
James F. Haskovec, 63, of Charles City died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula presiding. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Brad Bilharz, Kara Graham, Jose Carrizales, Joan Graham, Bob Graham and Les Graham serving as pallbearers. The U.S. flag will be presented by the Nashua V.F.W. Post.
Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the services at church on Monday.
Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
James F. Haskovec was born March 5, 1950, in New Hampton, the son of LaVern and Jean (Robinson) Haskovec. At an early age the family moved to Cedar Falls where Jim received his education and later graduated from the Parkersburg High School. On Dec. 1, 1968, he entered the United States Marine Corp. and was honorably discharged on April 7, 1970. On June 12, 1982, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, he married Sharon Graham. The couple lived and worked in North Carolina and Texas until moving back to Iowa in 1988. They lived in several Iowa communities until making Charles City their home in 2003. In his free time, Jim enjoyed time on his motorcycle, fishing, collecting cast-iron toys, camping and woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Charles City; three children, Tonya Hightower, Sheree Harper and Brian Haskovec; a stepson, Brad (Pam) Powers of Waverly; his mother-in-law, Dolores Graham of Nashua; one brother, David (Bonnie) Haskovec of Marshallburg, N.C.; two sisters, Eunice Richmond and Margaret (Roger) Harper all of Beaufort, N.C.; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Bob Graham.
Charles City Press, 10/12/13
Sharon "Cherie" Danielson
Birth: February 15, 1943
Death: October 10, 2013
Service Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, 11 a.m.
Sharon "Cherie" Danielson, 70, of Floyd, died Thursday, October 10, 2013, at her home.
Funeral services for Cherie Danielson will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jane Keel of Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday an hour prior to the service.
Sharon Kay Logan Danielson was born February 15, 1943, at Charles City, the daughter of Charles and Mary Lou (Shifflet) Logan. She graduated from Spring Lake Park High School, Spring Lake Park, Minn. and from American Institute of Business in Des Moines. On October 26, 1963, she was united in marriage to Dale Danielson. They lived all their lives in the Floyd area. Cherie worked at the Charles City Community Schools for over 20 years and at Fort Dodge Animal Health for over 10 years. Her interests included sewing, crafting, listening to music, dancing, gardening and photography. Cherie always looked forward to spending time and sharing her life with her family.
Living family members include her husband, Dale Danielson of Floyd;
a son, David (Michele) Danielson of Des Moines; a daughter-in-law, Darlene
Danielson of Des Moines; three grandchildren, Ryan, John and Rachel; four
brothers, Charles (Dannette) Logan of Colo., Rick (Christy) Logan, Jim
(Debbie) Logan, and Mike Logan all of Minneapolis, Minn.; and two sisters,
Sue Logan Miller and Debbie (Tom) Lemmer both of Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Connie Tousen.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Heart
Association or American Cancer Association.
Hauser Funeral Home website, 12 OCT 2013
Marie Chambers
Birth: March 2, 1919
Death: October 12, 2013
Service Date: Friday, October 18, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at Hauser Funeral Home
Marie Chambers, 94, of Charles City, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Marie Chambers will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Beranek of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and an hour prior to the service on Friday.
Marie Lucile Wilson Chambers was born March 2, 1919, in Chickasaw County, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey and Agnes (Jermier) Wilson. She received her education at Floyd and Charles City.
On December 11, 1936, she was united in marriage to Raymond Chambers. They lived in the Charles City area all their lives. Marie worked for many years, 28 of which were at Salsbury Laboratories. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens.
Her interests included fishing, knitting, crocheting, crafting, and raising flowers. Family was always of greatest importance and she looked forward to those times when she could share life's experiences with them. Marie will be dearly missed, but family and friends look forward to seeing her again in heaven.
Living family members include her husband of 76 years, Raymond Chambers of Charles City; a daughter, Darlene (Larry) Neely of Charles City; five grandchildren, Rachel (DeWight) Connerley, Phil (Rhonda) Neely, Mark (Brenda) Neely, Tim (Donna) Neely and Steve (Ticha) Neely; 13 great grandchildren; and five great great granddaughters; two sisters, Dorothy Chambers of Charles City and Rose Mary Edson of Ionia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Georgie Hicok; and a brother, Harvey "Gene" Wilson.
Memorials may be directed to: Trinity United Methodist Church or Gideon's International.
Source: Hauser Funeral Home website
Donald F. House
Donald F. House, 94, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Tuesday,
October 1, 2013.
He was born on January 18, 1919, to Samuel R. House and Alma Louise
Pratt House in Cleveland, Ohio. Donald was a former resident of Charles
City, Iowa. He loved the arts, enjoyed painting and playing the piano.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son-in-law, James
M. Stoffer, Jr. and grand-daughter-in-law, Heidi Stoffer.
He is survived by daughter, Diane Hanrahan and husband, Mark; son,
Dan House; grandchildren, Megan Stoffer Walker and husband, Justin and
James M. Stoffer, III.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 3
p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Hauser Funeral Home website, OCT 2013
Marcella "Sally" (Burgart) Gehrke
Marcella Clara "Sally" Gehrke, daughter of Frank and Bertha (Testroet)
Burgart, was born July 15, 1919, at New Hampton. She attended school in
Shell Rock and then graduated from St. Boniface High School in Ionia.
On June 28, 1952, Sally was united in marriage with Loyal Gehrke at
Kansas City. They moved to Carroll to make their home nearer her mother
and brothers. Loyal was on the police force and they operated a venetian
blind store for a number of years. Then Sally started working as the clerk
at Joe's Paint where she remained for 37 years. She developed a special
friendship with Joe and his family. In her spare time she enjoyed playing
cards and collecting elephant figurines. Sally was a member of the Moose
Lodge and an avid reader.
After Loyal died, Sally remained in Carroll until 2005 when she moved
to Charles City to Riverside Assisted Living. When her health began to
fail she became a resident at Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. She
died there on, October 15, 2013 at the age of 94 years and 3 months.
Preceding her in death are her husband; parents; brothers Hubert
Burgart, Cletus Burgart, Joe Burgart and sister Leona Hardin.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Barbara Havlik,
Joan (John) Hill, Mary Hoeft, Richard (Suzanne) Burgart, Elaine (Tom)
Keating, Tom (Dorann) Burgart, Dan (Jennifer) Burgart and other relatives
and friends.
Gift Bearers: Mary Hoeft, Elaine Keating and Barbara Havlik.
Lector: Amy Shannon Eucharistic Minister.
Sandy Sabelka Music: "How Great Thou Art,"
"You Are Mine," "Here I Am, Lord," and "Prayer of Saint Francis," Marcy
Anderson, Accompanist.
Casket Bearers: Tom Keating, Jeramy Burgart, Dave Shannon, Dick Burgart,
Stan Dalhoft and Jeff Dalhoft.
Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa
Charles City Press website, 18 OCT 2013
Yvonne Delotia Litterer
MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Yvonne Delotia Litterer, 83, of Marble Rock,
Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at Nora Springs Care Center in
Nora Springs. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 24,
2013, at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W., Rockford.
The Rev. Judy Wooton will be officiating. Interment will follow at
Sunnyside Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Charles City.
A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013,
at the church. Those who desire to send flowers should have them sent to
the church the day of visitation.
Arrangements are with Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311,
www.Fullertonfh.com
Mason City Globe Gazette, Oct. 19, 2013
George Kielman
ROCKFORD, IOWA - George Kielman, 85, of Rockford, died on Friday,
October 18, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. Online
condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home
and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa, 641-756-3311,
www.Fullertonfh.com
Mason City Globe Gazette, Oct. 19, 2013
George Kielman Jr.
ROCKFORD, IOWA - George Kielman Jr., 85, of Rockford died Friday,
October 18, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 22,
at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W., Rockford. The
Rev. Judy Wooton will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside
Cemetery in Rockford.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 21, at
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West
Main, Rockford.
Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Arrangements are with Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, 302 West Main, Rockford IA 50468, 641-756-3311,
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Mason City Globe Gazette, 20 OCT 2013
Dean Kenneth Debner
A Celebration of Life Service for Dean Kenneth Debner, 83, of
Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2013, at St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial
will be in the Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock, following the luncheon
and fellowship.
Dean Kenneth Debner was born August 2, 1930 in Vilmar-rural Greene,
Butler County, Iowa, the son of Ferdinand Fred and Agnes Margaret
(Abendroth) Debner and passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, at the Liebe
Care Center in Greene under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. He received
his education in public school graduating at the age of 16 from Marble
Rock High School (AKA Marble Rock University).
On November 27, 1949, Dean was united in marriage to Grace Tena Junker
at the Bennezette Wesleyan Church near Aredale. Dean served in the National
Guard. He farmed and worked at Oliver (White Farm) and spent the last of
his working years driving Winnebagos with a special love for the trip to
Alaska, 3,330 miles (one way). He made that trip over 100 times. On August
10, 1994, Dean took the Polar Bear Plunge in Barrow, Alaska.
Dean never met anyone he considered a stranger. He was a "people person"
with a great sense of humor and a quick wit. His stories and one liners
will be treasured for years to come. Dean was an avid reader and especially
enjoyed time spent with family and friends.
He is survived by his children: Gary (J.D.) Debner, Keosauqua, Sherry
(Dave) Kubalsky, Marshalltown, and Lyna Debner, Aurora, Colorado;
sisters: Della Van Fleet, Cedar Falls, Marlene Gerholdt, Waterloo,
his special friend, Gen Ott of Greene; nine grandchildren: Shyla,
Stephanie, Annette, Angie, Carl, Brad, Trina, Joshua and Jeremy; 11
great-grandchildren: Andrew, Ashton, Joseph, Aden, Christian, Lucas,
Tyler, Allison, Brailee, Brody and Priya; many good friends.
Dean was preceded in death by his wife Grace in 1997; two brothers,
Clarence and Lloyd; one sister, Viola.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Dean Debner Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First
St. Greene. 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com
Source: Reid's Funeral Home website
Delbert Dean Cross
FLOYD, IOWA - Delbert Cross, 79, of Floyd, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at his home.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. The Rev. Martha Bennett will officiate. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.
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 website, Oct. 23, 2013
Delbert Dean Cross
Date of Birth: May 2, 1934
Date of Death: October 21, 2013
Service Date: Friday, October 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd
Delbert Cross, 79, of Floyd, was called home Monday, October 21, 2013, at his residence.
A memorial service for Delbert Cross will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Delbert Dean Cross was born May 2, 1934 in rural Colwell, the son of Hollis and Carrie Lucile (Clark) Cross. He was educated in the Floyd area, graduating from Floyd High School in 1952. While in school, Delbert worked at a sawmill and helped his dad deliver milk. He began working at Armor after he graduated before entering the U.S. Navy in 1954. Delbert was honorably discharged in 1958 and continued his work at Armor. He was also a farmer and operated his own butcher shop for a few years.
Delbert was united in marriage to Olga Bell "Billy" Fischer on January 3, 1956. This union was blessed with six children. Billy passed away on December 22, 1985. He married Helen Stonecypher in 1994 and the marriage was later annulled in 2001. Delbert was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd where he taught adult Sunday school. He enjoyed fishing, was a member of the VFW and taught Bible study at the Chautauqua Homes when he was able, but Delbert's great love in life was bowling. He had his own coffee cup at the bowling alley and was still bowling until recently.
Living family members include his six children: Don (Lorna) Cross of Papillion, Nebr., Carrie (Ray) Paulsen of Pierz, Minn., Carolyn (Jeff) Boser of Pierz, Minn., Dan (Lori) Cross of Omaha, Nebr., Drew Cross of St. Cloud, Minn. and Carmen Cross of Waite Park, Minn.; sixteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters: Judy (Jack) Tynan of Charles City and Jan (Tom) Cook of Davenport; along with nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother; first wife, Billy in 1985; and his sister, Jo Ann.
Hauser Funeral Home website, OCT 2013
Ila Elliott
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Ila Elliott, 91, of Charles City, died Wednesday,
October 23, 2013 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hauser Funeral Home,
Charles City, with Pastor Jane Keel of Messiah Lutheran Church officiating.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home and an
hour prior to the service on Saturday.
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, Oct. 24, 2013
Ila Elliott
Date Of Birth: January 5, 1922
Date Of Death: October 23, 2013
Service Date: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013
Hauser Funeral Home
Ila Elliott, 91, of Charles City, died Wednesday October 23, 2013, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services for Ila Elliott will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jane Keel of 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 an hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Ila Marie Voelschow Kraninger Elliott was born January 5, 1922, in Delaware County, the daughter of Herman and Ila (Fitsimmons) Voelschow. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1939. On February 6, 1945,
she was united in marriage to Roy Kraninger. To this union five children were born. They farmed all of their married lives near Colwell. Roy died on February 11, 1980. On May 25, 1985, she married Henry Elliott. Henry died on May 28, 1993. Ila was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, quilters of Messiah Lutheran Church and was active participant at the YMCA. She enjoyed traveling, quilting and playing cards.
Living family members include four children, Ronald (Betty) Kraninger
of Nora Springs, Margaret "Peggy" Silva of San Antonio, Texas, Garry
Kraninger of Independence, and Stan Kraninger of Wilmot, South Dakota;
13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Ila always had a special place in her heart for the family of Henry
Elliott.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a son, Larry
Kraninger; daughter-in-law, Connie Kraninger; and two brothers, Earl
and Robert Voelschow.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to Messiah Lutheran Church
or Friends of Cancer at first Citizens National Bank.
A special thank you to the staff of 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home
and Hospice of North Iowa.
Hauser Funeral Home website, Oct. 24, 2013
Dorothy M. Bartz
CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Dorothy M. Bartz, 70, of Charles City, died
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will preside at the Mass. Burial will
be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday
where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation
will continue Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge
of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com
Mason City Globe Gazette, Oct. 26, 2013
Margaret Benning
Margaret Benning, 88, of Plainfield, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at the
Shell Rock Health Care Center in Shell Rock.
A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 Wednesday, October
30, 2013, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home-Olson Chapel in Nashua.
Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens Cemetery, rural Charles City.
Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at the
Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel, in Nashua. Visitation
continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Online condolences for Margaret's family may be left at
www.hugebackfuneralhome.com .
Charles City Press, Oct. 29, 2013
Obituary for Margaret Benning
Margaret Benning age 88 of Plainfield, Iowa died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the Shell Rock Health Care Center in Shell Rock, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home-Olson Chapel in Nashua. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens Cemetery, rural Charles City.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 ? 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel, in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Margaret Lenona Benning was born December 2, 1924, in Lisbon, ND, the second of six children to Fred and Stella (Johnson) Lahman. Following high school, she and a girlfriend moved to Rochford, IL, to work in a factory making firing pins during World War II. On March 10, 1949, at the United Methodist Church Parsonage in Plainfield, she married Edwin Benning. The couple farmed for 35 years near Plainfield and Margaret also worked at the Hartman Locker in Plainfield, Kay?s Restaurant in Nashua and the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Margaret loved to crochet and made many beautiful items throughout her life. She made bed-spreads, tablecloths and hundreds of butterflies. She also had a love for flowers and the Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include one son, Bill (Renee) Benning of Plainfield; three grandsons, Luke (Veronica) Benning of Chino Valley, AZ, Scott Benning of Charles City, Levi Benning of Plainfield; five great-grandchildren, Nikki, Joshua, Ashleigh, Brooklyn and Kimberly; one sister, Dolores Van Damme of Marlette, MI; two brothers, Mick (Joan) Lahman of Bella Vista, AR, Fred (Marie) Lahman of Hines, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1984, one brother, Arnold Lahman and a sister, Jeanne Fraser.
www.hugebackfuneralhome.com 10/29/2013
Mary Elizabeth Hyers
GREENE, IOWA -- Funeral services for Mary Hyers, 92, of Greene, will be
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at the United Methodist Church
in Greene with Ann Donat, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the
Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene.
Mary Elizabeth Barth was born June 21, 1921, in Greene, Butler County,
a daughter to Albert and Clara (Kingery) Barth and passed away on October
26, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, in Mason City.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to
Hospice of North Iowa, 232 S. Second St., Mason City, IA 50401.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene.
641-823-4457, reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Charles City Press, Oct. 29, 2013
