H. Victor Fox

OSAGE - H. Victor Fox, age 75, of Osage died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven with inurnment at a later date in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary G. Beck

Mary G. Beck, 92, of 1003 Allison St., Charles City, died Sunday, Dec.

1, 2002, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald "Gary" Dostart

CEDARTOWN, Ga. - Mr. Gerald A. "Gary" Dostart, 61, of 1722

Piedmont Ave., Cedartown, Ga., passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002. A graveside service was conducted on Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Northview Cemetery with the Rev. Royce Campbell officiating.

The family received friends Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gammage Funeral Home.

He is survived by four sons; three daughters; 14 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; seven sisters; and two brothers.

Omit flowers please. Make donations to Community Hospice of Floyd Medical Center, 34 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, GA 30161.

Gammage Funeral Home in Cedartown, Ga., was in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Fritsche Hutchins

FOUNTAIN, Colo. - Mrs. Floyd (Elizabeth Fritsche) Hutchins, 76, a

resident of Fountain, Colo., formerly of Charles City, passed away on Sunday morning, Dec. 1, 2002. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

She is a sister of Phyllis Shuros of Charles City. A complete obituary will appear later.

Violet Knolke Radjunas

Violet Knolke Radjunas passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, in Lakeland,

Fla.

Violet was born on March 8, 1917, in Charles City, the daughter of Fred Knolke and Grace Huston Knolke. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1935. Violet married Vince Radjunas in 1945 in Hinsdale, Ill.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan Barnes of Lakeland, Fla.; two grandchildren, Jackie and Mike Barnes; son-in-law Michael of Lakeland two sisters, Mildred Hoeft of Charles City and Lois (Bill) Swinton of Long Beach, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Interment will be later in Hinsdale, Ill.

                                   Posted by Gene Manning on 12/3/2002

Ann Goff Prilipp

Ann Goff Prilipp, 88, of Charles City, and formerly of Hazleton, died on

Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, 2002, at Salsbury Baptist Nursing Home in Charles City after a long illness.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church, Hazleton, with Pastor Bob Lantz officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, and for one hour before services at the church on Friday. Interment will be in the Hazleton (Fontana) Cemetery in Hazleton.

Ann is survived by three daughters: Sylvia (Joe) Clark of Springfield, Mo., Gweneth (Bruce) Schatz of The Dalles, Ore., and Janice (Eldon) Krull of Floyd.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is in charge of arrangements.

Amelia Lyn Mack

Amelia Lyn Mack, 15, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester after a lengthy battle with leukemia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Rev. Carl Schmitt officiating.

Interment will be in the Mt. Carroll Cemetery, rural Bassett.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a "Time of Remembrance" at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be an hour prior to services at the church.

                                      Posted by Gene Manning on 12/04/2002

Amelia Lyn Mack

NEW HAMPTON - Amelia Lyn Mack, 15, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester after a lengthy battle with leukemia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Reverend Carl Schmitt officiating.

Interment will be in the Mt. Carroll Cemetery, rural Bassett with Scott Phillips, Tim Phillips, Don Caspersen, Ryan Moetsch, Joshua Beckman and Derek Wisner serving as casket bearers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a "Time of Remembrance" at 7 p.m. visitation will also be an hour prior to services at the church.

Amelia Lyn Mack was born March 18, 1987, in New Hampton, the daughter of Doug and Angie (McGrane) Mack. She was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church in new Hampton. Amelia attended the New Hampton Public School through eighth grade and was currently a sophomore at the New Hampton High School, where she was active in volleyball, basketball, track and many clubs. Amelia was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in January, 2002. After a brief remission, she had a relapse. On Oct. 24, 2002, she had a bone marrow transplant and developed complications post transplant.

Amelia enjoyed movies, music and being with her friends.

Amelia is survived by her parents Doug and Angie (McGrane) Mack of New Hampton; two sisters, Amanda Mack of New Hampton and her fiancŽ Steve Badger of Eldridge and Andrea Mack of New Hampton; maternal grandmother Shirley Daleske of Tuscon, Ariz.; paternal grandmother Gloria Johannaber of Fredericksburg; maternal great grandmother Helen Sullivan of Cresco; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Lorris Mack, maternal grandfather Earl McGrane and an uncle, Patrick McGrane.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home of New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph L. Grimm

OSAGE - Ralph Leonard Grimm, age 52, of Osage died Tuesday Dec. 3, 2002. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 833 Ash St. in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery with Military Honors by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 and Osage American Legion Post 278.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and one hour before services at the church.

He was born in Charles City on Jan. 25, 1950 the son of Jim and Annabelle (Koebrick) Grimm, and was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charles City in 1952. He was a 1969 graduate from Osage High School. Ralph served in the US Army in Vietnam, and was united in marriage to Carol Jeanne Schoenborn in June 1970 at Ft. Sill, Okla. Following his service in the U.S. Army the couple returned to Osage where they farmed. He was employed at Spahn and Rose Lumber Company for the past 30 years. He was a member of the Osage V.F.W. and Osage American Legion. Ralph was an avid wrestling fan, and participated in the Iowa High School State Wrestling tournament. His passion for the sport had a great influence on his sons wrestling careers. He was well known in the area for his lawn work with his Ford 8NTractors which he collected. Ralph was well known for his generosity and his willingness to help anyone at anytime.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Carol Grimm of Osage; one daughter, Vicki Fox and fiancŽ Kenny Low of Osage and his children Stephanie, Allison and Ryan; two sons, Heath Grimm and his wife Angela of Fayette, Chris Grimm of Osage; his parents, Jim and Annabelle Grimm of rural New Haven; five sisters, Beverly Friend (Bob) of Charles City, Jeanne Loomer (Jim) of Greene, Kathy Kimm (Kevin) of Charles City, Julie Foth (Lawrence) of Osage, Janelle Nuehring (Bill) of Rockwell; four brothers, Roger Grimm (Judy) of Elma, LeRoy Grimm (Sue) of Independence, Richard Grimm (Theresa) of Osage, Robert Grimm (Shelley) of New Haven; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; father and mother-in-law, Don and Claire Schoenborn of Osage; brother and sister-in-law, Dar and Geri Thompson of St. Ansgar; sister-in-law, Mary Kay Schoenborn and special friend Mike of Clear Lake; and brother and sister-in-law, Ed Schoenborn (Janna) of Santee, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and other relatives

He will be greatly missed by his extended family of friends.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements.

Arnold "Bud" Wayne Miller

RUDD - Arnold "Bud" Wayne Miller, 82, of Rudd, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at the United Methodist Church in Rudd, with Reverend Lisa Locoh and Reverend Terra Amundson officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd with military graveside honors by the HDS American Legion Post in Nora Springs.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, and one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

The family of Arnold "Bud" Miller has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Arnold "Bud" Miller memorial fund in his memory.

Arnold "Bud" Wayne Miller, was born on May 29, 1920, in Yankton, S.D., the son of Fred and Mary (Wolf) Miller. He attended and received his education in the Hamburg, Iowa school system, and later moved to Floyd County area and farmed for many years. He was united in marriage to Arlee Stiles on Dec. 9, 1939. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on July 28, 1944, serving overseas in the Philippines with the First Calvary Division during World War II, and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant First Class on Jan. 9, 1946. After his discharge he returned to the Rudd area and farmed for a number of years while driving truck, school bus, working at Oliver's and later establishing Miller livestock and truck line for 27 years in Rudd. After selling the business in 1984, he semi retired and drove truck for Hoover Hatchery in Rudd until his health began to fail and then retired.

He was united in marriage to Rose Ann Neis McDowell on March 25, 1972, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

He enjoyed gardening, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rose Ann Miller of Rudd; five sons, Jerry L. Miller and his wife Judith A. of Rudd, Gene W. Miller of Houston, Texas, James Miller of Mason City, John A. Miller and his wife Carol D. of Rudd, and Joel W. Miller and his wife Linda L. of Rudd; five step children, Sandra Kuhlemeier and her husband Courtney of Rockford, Cathi Hale of Ft. Dodge, Connie Rewerts of Mason City, Jim McDowell and his wife Claudia of Van Couver, Wash., and Jerry McDowell of Burnsville, Minn.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Millie Peterson and her husband Wendell of Shenandoah, Helen Stacey and her husband Frank of Riverton, and Lola Hesse of Clinton; a brother, Fred Miller and his wife Marilyn of Sidney; as well as many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Marg Ernest and Pauline Helmers; and a brother, Charles Miller.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel in Nora Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Justin L. Lindner

NASHUA - Justin Lee Lindner, 24, of Nashua, passed away on Dec. 2, 2002, in New Hampton, cause of death pending results of an autopsy. Funeral services will be held at the Chenoweth and Son Funeral Home in Nashua at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, with burial in Horton Cemetery, rural Waverly.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Justin was born on Nov. 23, 1978, in Iowa City. He was united in marriage to Casey Lynn Downing on Feb. 17, 2001, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua. He attended Nashua-Plainfield Community High School.

Justin is survived by his wife and son, Casey Lynn (Downing) Lindner and Levi Paul Lindner, of Nashua; his mother and step-father, Melody (Lindner) and Jeff Nordman of Charles City; his father, Randy Cole of Missouri; a sister, Nicole Albers of Oelwein; maternal grandparents, Roger and Delores Lindner of Plainfield; maternal great-grandmother, Maxine Lindner of Waverly.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Paul Lindner, Erwin and Carrie (Nieman) Scharnhorst.

Chenoweth and Son Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

                                     Posted by Gene Manning on 12/05/2002

Emil "Bud" Roggemann Jr.

WAVERLY - Emil "Bud" Roggemann Jr., 64, of Waverly, passed away
on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 , at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester , Minn. , from complications of a heart condition. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 , at 10:30 a.m. at the Open Bible Church in Waverly with Pastor Jim Brewer officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield .

Posted by Gene Manning on 12/6/02

Joseph Rapp

Joseph Rapp, 63, a resident of Phoenix , Ariz. , formerly of Floyd, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002 in Phoenix . Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Joseph William Rapp was born Jan. 17, 1939 , at Minneapolis , Minn. , the son of Albert and Irene (Stoffels) Rapp. He attended Floyd High School . Joseph worked as a painter and had been in Arizona for the past eight years.

Living family members include a son, Daniel Rapp of Indiana; his mother, Irene Matthes, formerly of Charles City; two brothers, Donald Rapp and wife Sharon of Yuma, Ariz.; and Anthony Matthes of Cedar Falls; four sisters, Vali Reams and husband Mark of Topeka, Ks., Eileen Caldwell and husband John of Sandy, Utah, Marge Reed and husband Jim of Greene, and Paula Jacobson of Mason City.

His father, a son, Zachery Rapp, a sister, Dorothy Matthews, and a brother, John Rapp, preceded him in death.

The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Esther Naumann

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Esther Naumann, 74, a resident of 105 3rd Avenue , who died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002 , at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City .

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements.

                                       Posted by Gene Manning on 12/9/02

Esther Naumann

Esther Naumann, 74, a resident of 105 3rd Avenue , Charles City , died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002 , at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City . A funeral Mass for Esther Naumann will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002 , at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City . Monsignor Stanley Hayek, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery , Charles City .

Friend s may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, where St. Catherine's Circle will recite the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and where there will be a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Esther Alice Naumann was born May 1, 1928 , in Floyd County , the daughter of Nicholas and Margaret (O'Reagan) Lawless. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Charles City . On Aug. 1, 1946 , she was united in marriage to George Naumann at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Roseville . The couple farmed south of Charles City until their retirement in the late 1980's at which time they moved into Charles City . She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Catherine's Circle, Democratic Party, and the Heritage Club. Esther enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her family.

Living family members include her husband, George Naumann; five daughters, Mary Jane (Kenneth) Akin of Rogers, Minn., Veronica (Gary) Lack of Nora Springs, Rita (Rick) Bozwell of Rockford, Ill., Patricia (Phil) Davis of Agency, and Angela Ethington and fiancŽ Brad Greimann of Sheffield; two sons, George Naumann, Jr. of Charleston, S.C. and special friend Betty McDonald of Charles City, and Al (Cindy) Naumann of Charleston, S.C.; 24 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.

Her parents, two sons, Thomas and James Naumann, a grandson, Daniel Nixt, a brother, and three sisters preceded her in death.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Memorial Fund.

Frankie Phearman

OSAGE - Frankie Phearman, age 93, of Osage, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002 , at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002 , at the United Church of Christ in Osage, with the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery in Osage.

Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002 , at the Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Thursday.

Frankie was born on Oct. 27, 1909 , in Marion County , the daughter of Grover and Jessie (McCoy) Carter. She graduated from Runnells High School in Runnells, in 1927. Frankie then received her teaching degree from Simpson College in 1932. She was united in marriage to Roy Phearman on Aug. 20, 1932 , at the home of her grandparents in Marion County who raised her after the age of eight. Frankie started teaching in rural country schools in Iowa , then taught in Rudd, and retired from Osage Community Schools where she taught for several years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Osage, Rebekah's, Wa-Tan-Ye, Mitchell County Hospital Auxiliary, Floyd County Retired Teachers, and U.C.T. in Mason City . Frankie's family was very important to her and especially her grandchildren. She also liked tatting, quilting, and sewing.

She is survived by two sons: Larry Phearman and his wife Catherine of Mason City and Lee Phearman and his wife Sharon of Charles City; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, her husband Roy in 1974, and her sister, Hazel Allene Rhinehart

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of arrangements.

Posted by Gene Manning on 12/10/02

Sara L. Schroeder Davis

John William Davis

CHARLES CITY --Funeral services for Sara L. Schroeder Davis, 24, of 503 South Iowa , and her unborn infant son, John William Davis, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunken officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to services.

Sara Lynn Schroeder was born Dec. 2, 1978 at Mercy Hospital in Mason City , a daughter of Bruce James and Linda Ann ( Campbell ) Schroeder. She died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002 , at Satori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls , along with her unborn infant son, John William Davis, from complications of spinal meningitis.

Sara received her education from the Greene Community Schools, graduating in 1997. During high school Sara participated in choir, played trumpet in the band and was on the softball team. She was a member of the Girl Scouts and the Library Teen Board. As a teenager she enjoyed driving around town, baby sitting for the neighbors and bugging her brother.

Sara attended North Iowa Area Community College and Hamilton Business College , both in Mason City .

On July 8, 2000 , Sara was united in marriage to Jason Dell Davis at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. They made their home in Charles City , where she worked for Comprehensive Systems.

Sara was a devoted and loving mother and wife. Her children were the sunshine of her life and the center of her attention. She enjoyed her work with the residents of the Burling House at Comprehensive Systems and found it very rewarding. Her interests included reading, playing the piano, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles and spending time with her grandparents.

Living family members include her husband; Jason Davis of Charles City; her children: Keaton Schroeder, age 5, Alex Schroeder, age 3, and Catherine Davis, age 10 and a half months; her mother: Linda Schroeder of Marshalltown; her father: Bruce Schroeder of Greene; her brother: Todd Schroeder of Greene; her grandmothers: Loretta Campbell of Marshalltown and Mary Schroeder of Greene; aunts and uncles: Dan and Carol Schroeder of Greene, Bruce and Jan McIntosh of Corvallis, Ore.; her father and mother-in-law; Steve and Catherine Heyland Beale of Des Moines; and her brothers-in-law Kevin (Shawna) Davis and Chris (Tara) Davis.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers: James D. Schroeder in 1995 and Delbert Campbell in 1999.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Sara L. Schroeder Davis Memorial Fun to be used for the benefit of her children, c/o Lincoln Savings Bank, PO Box G, Greene , Iowa , 50635 .

Lloyd Harley Robbins

IONIA --Lloyd Harley Robbins, 79, of 1915 200th Trail, Ionia , died Saturday morning, Dec. 14, 2002 , at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City from natural causes.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Sunnyside Funeral Chapel in Charles City with burial in Sunnyside Memorial Garden Cemetery . Public visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral home.

Lloyd Harley Robbins was born March 19, 1923 , in rural Waterloo , the son of Roy and Ida (Spore) Robbins.

He was married to Arlene Kathrine Boldt on April 16, 1945 in Waterloo . The couple resided in Black Hawk County until Aug. 12, 1961 when they moved to their farm in Chickasaw County .

Lloyd was a carpenter and worked at Rath Packing Company. He retired from White Farm after 24 years in 1981.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene Robbins; two sons, Lloyd E. (Janice) of Ionia , and Duane (Christine) of Charles City ; one daughter, Cathryn Jenn of New Hampton; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Harold, and one sister, Dorothy Christoffersen.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement

Gary Earl Rowe

Gary Earl Rowe, 50, of Nashua , died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002 , at Allen Hospital of Waterloo.

Services are pending at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home, Charles City .

Vivian "V.W." Patton

Vivian "V.W." Patton, 95, a resident of 204 Charles Street , Charles City , died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 , at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly.

Funeral services for "V.W." Patton will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2002 , at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City . The Rev. Solomon Odoom, pastor of West St. Charles United Methodist Church , will officiate. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hitesville Cemetery rural Aplington.

Friend s may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.

Vivian "V.W." William Patton was born Feb. 8, 1907 , at Bristow, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Gibson) Patton. He graduated from Bristow High School in 1925. On June 28, 1930 , he was united in marriage to Dena Krull. "V.W." was an independent brick mason. Upon his retirement in 1967 he and Dena moved to Charles City . He enjoyed fishing and spending time at his 'retirement' cabin in the woods. His greatest joy, however, was the time he could spend with his family.

Living family members include his wife, Dena of Charles City; two daughters, Bette Wolfslau of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Edna (Roger) Merfeld of Rockford; a son, David (Linda) Patton of Green Bay, Wisc.; seven grandchildren, John Michael Monaghan, Kevin Monaghan, Dina Scarlett, John Merfeld, Ann Marie Merfeld, Patrick Merfeld, and Jeff Patton; and seven great grandchildren.

His parents, a granddaughter, Julia Merfeld, two brothers, Roscoe and Paul Patton, and a sister Ethel Graves preceded him in death.

The family suggests memorials be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, 207 20th Street NW , Waverly , IA 50677 .

Dorothy Baldwin

Dorothy Baldwin, 87, a former resident of 911 E Street, Charles City , died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002 , at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City .

A funeral Mass for Dorothy Baldwin will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 , at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City . Monsignor Stanley Hayek, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery , Charles City .

Friend s may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Monday) where the St. Anthony Circle will recite the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and where there will be a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Dorothy Kathleen Mahoney Baldwin was born May 9, 1915 , at St. Ansgar, the daughter of Frank and Winifred (White) Mahoney. She grew up on the family farm in Alta Vista and received her education from the Mitchell County country schools. On Aug. 30, 1937 , she was united in marriage to Harvey Baldwin at Knoxville . They first resided in Pleasantville and then returned to Charles City , which became their lifelong home. They were members of the Immaculate Conception Church where Dorothy was active with the Rosary Society. Harvey died on Aug. 30, 1970 . Dorothy was very active in church and school activities, and also enjoyed the homemaking skills of baking and sewing. When not indoors, Dorothy could usually be found in the back yard with a favorite pet, tending her plants and flowers or watching birds alight at her feeder. Dorothy will always be remembered for her beautiful handwriting and the lovely letters she wrote to family and friends.

Living family members include a son, David (Diane) Baldwin of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Marilyn (Charles) Mylander of Stevensville, Md., and Suzanne (Dan) Brown of Charles City; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two very special nieces, Karen Parriott and Kathy Christensen.

Her parents, husband, and a sister, Alice Hayden of Waterloo , preceded her in death.

                                   Posted by Gene Manning on 12/16/2002

Rozeltha E. Jones

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Rozeltha (Rose) Jones, 94, died on Dec. 11, 2002, near Cooperstown, New York. She was a resident of Charles City for 74 years.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Cooperstown at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. A service and burial will be in Charles City in the spring.

Rose was born on the family farm near Charles City on Oct. 3, 1908, the daughter of George E. Todd and Daisy M. Perry. She had two sisters, Hazel and Irma, and a brother Eldon. Two sisters, Madge and Viola, died in infancy. Her father died in 1918 during the influenza epidemic. Within a short time, Daisy and her four children moved into town.

After graduating from Charles City High School in 1926, rose took a position as bookkeeper at the Primary Oil Company. She next worked for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as an operator. In February 1935 she took the call for the Hildreth Hotel fire. one of the volunteer firemen who fought the blaze was Weston e. Jones who had returned to his childhood home to set up a law practice in 1933. Rose and Weston were married on July 18, 1936, however they did not announce their marriage for more than two years because of a telephone company hiring policy which excluded married women. Their son Clyde R. Jones II (C.R.) was born on Oct. 20, 1939. After Weston died in November of 1953, Rose returned to her job as a telephone operator until her retirement in 1973. She continued to live in the family home at 204 Kelly Street until nine years ago when she moved to Cooperstown, N.Y., to be near her son and his family.

Rose enjoyed activities with the Telephone Pioneers and retired operators from the Charles City telephone office. She was a member of the Wa-Tan-Ye Club and First Congregational Church.

Rose is survived by her son C.R. Jones and his spouse Susan of Cooperstown; three grandchildren, Graham Jones of Cooperstown and Rotterdam, N.Y., Perry Jones and his spouse Jacqueline of Marcy, N.Y., and Amanda Jones of Cooperstown and Monterrey Mexico; her sister Irma Krause of Wilmington, Del.; sister-in-law Viola Todd of Charles City; a niece Pamela Krause Kane; and two nephews, Don Krause and Michael Todd.

At her request, gifts may be made to the Floyd County Historical Society, 500 Gilbert St., Charles City, or the First Congregational Church.

Joseph Rapp

MESA, Ariz. - A memorial service for Joseph Rapp of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Floyd, will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at 1:30 p.m.

Gary E. Rowe

Gary E. Rowe, age 51, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in rural Charles City. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

                                   Posted by Gene Manning on 12/18/2002

Elizabeth M. Hutchins

FOUNTAIN, Colo. - Elizabeth M. Hutchins,76, a Fountain resident, died Dec. 1, 2002, in Colorado Springs, Colo., from cancer. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Hutchins was born April 30, 1926, in Charles City to William and Rose Fritsche. She was married Aug. 20, 1951, in Mason City to Floyd A. Hutchins.

She is survived by her husband, Floyd; two sons, Alan and Beth Hutchins and Kelvin and Toni Hutchins; two daughters, Amelia Rose and John Carrillo and Kathryn and Joseph Czanderna; her grandchildren, Verta and Colette Hinckley, and Mark Carillo, Blaine and Lenee Oehlerking, Kelli Cordova, Todd and Kim Oehlerking, Heath and Jill Oehlerking; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis Shuros; and a nephew, William Fritsche.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Ashley Sue Hutchins; six brothers; and one sister.

Mrs. Hutchins moved to the area in 1968 previously living in Ohio.

Visitation and memorial services were held at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Fountain. With Rev. Jerry Farr officiating.

Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Cancer society.

Andrew C. Silber

WABASHA, Minn. - Andrew C.Silber, 28,of Wabash, Minn., formerly of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, 2002, at his home, following a lifelong battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2002, at St. John Lutheran Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both located in Nashua.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., today, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, and Friday morning 9 a.m. to noon at the Chenoweth & Son Funeral Home in Nashua, and at the church one hour prior to services. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Andrew was born on December 20, 1973, in Pocahontas. He lived his entire life with his parents. Andrew graduated in 1993 from Little Falls Community High School Little Falls, Minn. He moved with his family to rural Wabasha in June of 2000. Andrew had many abilities and was very talented on the computer.

He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Sylvia (Burnett) Silber of Wabasha, Minn.; four brothers: Alan (Julie) Silber of Rochester, Minn., Rex (Sue) Silber of Farmington, Minn., Chris (Lisa) Silber of Farmington, Minn., Ben (Sean) Silber of Blaine, Minn.; one sister, Teresa Silber of Upsala, Minn.; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Burnett of Charles City.

He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, Emil and Sophie Silber; and his maternal grandfather, Roger Burnett.

Chenoweth & Son Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

                                     Posted by Gene Manning on 12/19/2002

Clarence Ziebell

Clarence Ziebell, 85, a resident of 2065 Noble Avenue, Charles City, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, at his residence.

Funeral services for Clarence Ziebell will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Solomon Odoom, pastor of West St. Charles United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the West St. Charles Cemetery. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday where there will be a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until service time.

Clarence Emil Ziebell was born Dec. 5, 1917, in Rockford Township, Rockford, the son of Emil and Clara (Heitz) Ziebell. He received his education in the rural schools of Ulster Township. Clarence was baptized and confirmed in the West St. Charles United Methodist Church where he remained a member. His love of farming was evidenced at an early age when he began raising hogs and farming ground owned by his grandmother in addition to helping on the family farm. On March 2, 1942, Clarence enlisted in the United States Army. He served without furlough until his discharge on Sept. 11, 1945. He was stationed in England as an Airplane Armorer 911 servicing Fighter planes. He was awarded the Air Medal for participating as a waist gunner in the Shuttle Mission of Bombers and P51 Mustang Fighters from England to Russia. T. Sgt. Ziebell and his crews rearmed and repaired the Mustangs for their flight from Russia to Italy and returned home by way of Cairo and Casablanca. On Oct. 18, 1945, he was united in marriage to Betsy Clark at the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. A 50 year celebration and renewal of marriage vows was hosted there in October of 1995 by their children. Clarence enjoyed field work in addition to raising and milking registered Guernsey cattle, farrowing one hundred sows each year and feeding and marketing the swine. He was a member of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association and served on the Board. Clarence also was a member of the Floyd County Pork Producers Association and was named Floyd County Pork Producer of 1971 and an Iowa Master Pork Producer in 1972. He served on the Floyd County Extension Council and frequently was called on to check the swine barns at the Floyd County Fair. Clarence was also a member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, and the 4th Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force in which he served during W.W. II.

Living family members include his wife, Betsy, of Charles City; a son, Robert Lovejoy (Dorothy) of Carthage, Mo.; two daughters, Mary Lou Lindaman (John R.) of Marion; and Betty Jo Wilson (Randy) of Webster City; nine grandchildren, Steven, Anthony, Michael and Patrick Lovejoy, John C., Amy Jo, William, Shane and Sarah Lindaman and 10 great grandchildren; his sister, Ruth Horkman of Rockford; and four nephews and a niece.

His parents preceded him in death.

                                Posted by Gene Manning on 12/20/2002

Alvin D. "Bud" Kock

MARBLE ROCK - Alvin D. "Bud" Kock, 74, of Marble Rock, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at Midwest Regional Hospital in Midwest City, Okla., from heart failure. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in rural Charles City. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Garden with Military rites by the Marble Rock American Legion Post #387 and the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. The Rev. Patricia Shaw will officiate.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, and from 9 a.m. until the service on Friday at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home.

Alvin Kock was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Vilmar, the son of Ernest and Ruth 'Berk' Kock. On May 13, 1949 he was united in marriage to Betty L. Hesse in Marble Rock. Alvin retired from the military after 20 years in the Air Force. He is a veteran of WWII, Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.

He was a lifetime member of the Marble Rock American Legion. Alvin "Bud" was also the former owner of Family Cafe and B & B Tavern in Marble Rock.

He is survived by his wife Betty of Marble Rock; son, Gary E. (Jody) Hesse of Henryville, Ind.; daughter, Debra L. Kock, Marble Rock; two brothers, Darwin L. of Riceville, and Ron C. of Newalla, Okla.; half brother, Dennis O'Rourke of Hurdland, Mo.; one sister, Sharon A. Laue of Elma; granddaughter, Beverly L. (Joe) Knecht; two grandsons, Nick (Christina) Hesse, and Jon Hesse; four great-grandchildren: Kaylah and Logan Demaray, Jenna Knecht and Tobin Hesse.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alfred "Jack" and Darrell Kock; two sisters, Eileen Willsher and Evelyn Merriss.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in rural Charles City is in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Heitmann

FREDERIC, WIS. - Marjorie Heitmann, 79, a former resident of 1781 Lancer Avenue, Charles City, died Sunday Dec. 22, 2002 at the Frederic Care Center in Frederic, Wis.

Funeral services for Marjorie Heitmann will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Marjorie's cremains will be scattered at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2002 and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

Marjorie Evelyn Nicholson Heitmann was born Aug. 25, 1923, at Blairsburg, the daughter of William Nelson and Sarah Anne (Adams) Nicholson. She graduated as salutatorian from the Floyd High School in 1939. On June 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Melvin Heitmann at Charles City. They made their home west of Charles City for 55 years. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Living family members include a son, Bruce Heitmann (Deb) of Floyd; four daughters, Melanie Stumbaugh (Jerry) of Duarte, CA, Julie Young (Gary), and Melissa Hernandez (Anthony) both of Frederic, Wis., and Norah Heitmann (Darrell Stewart) Nora Springs; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Heitmann of Sugar Hill, Ga., 15 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1997, two sons, John Heitmann in 1989, and Timothy Heitmann in Feb. 2002, three brothers, and four sisters.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carl Paul Jungbluth Sr.

NEW HAMPTON - Carl Paul Jungbluth Sr.: 82, of 2008 100th Street, New Hampton, died Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa following a sudden illness. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Bergstrom officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa. Friends may call at the church after 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 2. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616.

Carl is survived by his daughter Christine Popenhagen and husband Jerry of Middleton, Wis., a son, Carl Jungbluth and wife Rhonda (Boggess) of New Hampton; six grandchildren, Mark Popenhagen of Nashville, Tenn., Sara Popenhagen of Chicago, Ill., Eric Jungbluth and wife Jennifer of Denver, Colo., Sue Jungbluth and fiancee Adam Liddle of Waterloo, Tammy Altman and husband Erik of Des Moines, and Laurie Smith and husband Mike of Des Moines; and four great grandchildren, Kelsea, Taylor, Brittany and Amber. Carl was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and two sisters and two brothers.

Carl was born March 28, 1920 in LaCrosse, Wis., the son of Carl and Olga Smevog Jungbluth. He married Mildred (Millie) Anderson on September 4, 1943. Millie died July 12 of this year. Carl served in the Marines during World War II as a dive bomber pilot. After the war, he moved to Washington, Iowa, and was employed by the American Pearl Button Company. In the early 50s, they began farming in southeastern Iowa. In 1957, they purchased a farm near Alta Vista. In 1966, they returned to Washington and owned and operated a Ford auto dealership until retirement in 1974. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He also was a member of the Kaaba Shrine in Davenport and the Masonic Lodge #274 in New Hampton. He loved gardening and flowers and was an avid hunter, fisherman and traveler. His favorite hobby was collecting with friends. Please leave a message, memory or tribute to the Jungbluth family at www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.

Arrangements by Cremation Society of Eastern Iowa.

                                Posted by Gene Manning on 12/24/2002

Ferlin Jensen

GREENE - Ferlin Jensen, 41, of 113 East South St., Greene, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of the arrangements. 

                                 Posted by Gene Manning on 12/26/2002

Marilyn M. Eppel

WAVERLY - Marilyn Mae Eppel, 66, of Waverly, died on Dec. 25, 2002

at the Waverly Municipal Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at 1:30 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Waverly, with Pastor Mike Tauke officiating. Burial will be in Harlington Cemetery, Waverly.

Visitation will be from 5pm to 8 pm today, Friday, Dec. 27, 2002 with a 7 pm Scripture service at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Waverly.

Marilyn was born on September 1, 1936 in Waverly, the daughter of E. Paul and Rena (Mennenga) Fassett. She attended schools in Waverly and graduated from Waverly High School in 1954. After her graduation she worked at Rath Packing for a year. She also worked at State Bank of Waverly from 1955 to 1966. She was united in marriage to Paul E. Eppel on February 20, 1966 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly. During their marriage the couple lived in different communities as Paul was employed with Fareway. They lived in Carroll until 1968, when the couple was transferred to Decorah where they lived until 1982. They then were transferred to Charles City and lived there until their retirement in 1993. After their retirement the couple moved back to Waverly.

Marilyn was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and crafts. She also enjoyed reading.

She is survived by her husband Paul of Waverly; two sons, Steven P. Eppel and his daughter, Claire Eppel of Davenport, and David C. Eppel of West Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice

Kaiser - Corson Funeral Home, Waverly is in charge of arrangements.

Alvin D. "Bud" Kock

MARBLE ROCK - Alvin D. "Bud" Kock, 74, of Marble Rock, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at Midwest Regional Hospital in Midwest City, Okla., from heart failure. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in rural Charles City. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Garden with Military rites by the Marble Rock American Legion Post #387 and the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. The Rev. Patricia Shaw will officiate.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, and from 9 a.m. until the service on Friday at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home.

Alvin Kock was born Jan. 27, 1928, in Vilmar, the son of Ernest and Ruth 'Berk' Kock. On May 13, 1949 he was united in marriage to Betty L. Hesse in Marble Rock. Alvin retired from the military after 20 years in the Air Force. He is a veteran of WWII, Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.

He was a lifetime member of the Marble Rock American Legion. Alvin "Bud" was also the former owner of Family Cafe and B & B Tavern in Marble Rock.

He is survived by his wife Betty of Marble Rock; son, Gary E. (Jody) Hesse of Henryville, Ind.; daughter, Debra L. Kock, Marble Rock; two brothers, Darwin L. of Riceville, and Ron C. of Newalla, Okla.; half brother, Dennis O'Rourke of Hurdland, Mo.; one sister, Sharon A. Laue of Elma; granddaughter, Beverly L. (Joe) Knecht; two grandsons, Nick (Christina) Hesse, and Jon Hesse; four great-grandchildren: Kaylah and Logan Demaray, Jenna Knecht and Tobin Hesse.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alfred "Jack" and Darrell Kock; two sisters, Eileen Willsher and Evelyn Merriss.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in rural Charles City is in charge of the arrangements.

Ferlin J. Jensen

GREENE -- Ferlin J. Jensen, 41, of 113 East South Street, Greene, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Paster Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church and Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunken of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in the Ross Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 North First, Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services.

Ferlin John Jensen was born Aug. 19, 1961, at the Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, a son of Clarence James and MaryAnn Susan (Brinkman) Jensen and died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Ferlin's life was focused around the family farm and the great outdoors. If it didn't have a motor or wheel he was not much interested. He restored and showed a 1957 Chevy Nomad which earned him many trophies. Ferlin had a keen ability to work on anything mechanical. He did not need to read the manual -- he would figure it out himself. He took good care of the equipment on the farm and always cleaned it when he was done using it.

He was an avid deer hunter and one who enjoyed going mushroom hunting or just taking a walk out in the woods. He enjoyed motorcycling and snowmobiling. He groomed the trails for the snowmobiles and enjoyed snowmobiling with his kids. Ferlin was vice president of the Snowmobile Club and a member of Pheasants Forever.

Ferlin loved, and was loved, by his family. He was a great father and one who had patience with the little kids. Nothing seemed to upset him. Ferlin was the peacemaker, and a 'Rock of Gilbralter.' He was always willing to help out whenever he could.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Jill, and two children: Amanda, age 12, and Shane, age 6. He will also be missed by his parents: Clarence and MaryAnn Jensen of Greene; three sisters and their spouses: Aliene and Tim Thunell of Indianopolis, Debra and Adam Akers of Hampton, Ranae and John Krull of Oregon, Wis.; two brothers and their spouses: Faron and Michelle Jensen and Dean and Shelly Jensen, all of Greene; 20 nieces and nephews; and his mother and father-in-law, Bob and Verla Heller of Charles City; two brother-in-laws: Jim Heller of Charles City, Jeff and Mary Heller of Tallahassee, Fla.; and sister-in-law Jean and Wayne King of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Cynthia A. Harris

CONCORD, Ca. - Funeral services for Cynthia Ann Harris, 49, of Concord, Calif., formerley of Nashua, are pending at the Chenoweth & Son Funeral Home in Nashua.

Mrs. Harris passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 25, 2002, at her home in Concord, Calif. of cancer.

Chenoweth & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

                                   Posted by Gene Manning on 12/29/2002

William Boggess, Sr.

William Boggess, Sr., 65, a resident of 2292 Walnut Avenue, Charles City, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for William Boggess, Sr. will be held at 1:30 p.m., today, Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Art Wegner, pastor of Faith Bible Chapel, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Sioux Cemetery, New Auburn, Wis. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time today, Monday, Dec. 30, 2002.

William Urban Boggess, Sr. was born Oct. 20, 1937, at New Auburn, Wis., the son of Lial and Mildred (Gavin) Boggess. He received his education at Cameron, Wis. William served in the United States Navy. On Dec. 12, 1959, he was united in marriage to Phyllis LaPoint at Chetek, Wis. They moved to Charles City in 1980. William worked as a mechanic as well as in construction. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, woodworking and spending time with his family.

Living family members include his wife Phyllis of Charles City; four sons, William Urban Boggess, Jr. of Webster City, Daniel Boggess (Tammy) of Cameron, Wis., Richard Allen Boggess of Elroy, Wis., and Lial Boggess of Marshalltown; two daughters, Tonia Boggess and Kimberly Boggess both of Charles City; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his mother, Mildred Boggess of Cameron, Wis.; a Brother, Mitchell Boggess (Dawn) of Beloit, Wis.; and three sisters, Charlotte Morris and Violet Buckwalter both of Cameron, Wis., and Margaret Thibedeau of Rice Lake, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1970, and a son, Michael in 1973.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Michelle Lynne "Shelly" Platte

Michelle Lynne "Shelly" Platte, 34, of Waverly, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002 at the Waverly Municipal Hospital in Waverly from cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waverly. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.

Kaiser Corson Funeral Homes in Waverly is in charge of arrangements

Blanche Elliott

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, for Blanche Elliott, 92, a former resident of 3043 170th Street, Charles City, who died Sunday, December 29, 2002, at Colonial Manor in Elma.

Robert "Bob" E. Patterson

Robert "Bob" E. Patterson, 67, of 801 Howard St., Charles City, died Sunday Dec. 29, 2002 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag and Rev. David Werges officiating. Interment will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and again one hour prior to service time at the church on Thursday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Robert Patterson Memorial Fund to be dispersed to Hospice and the Mercy Cancer Center.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. 641-228-4211

Cynthia Ann (Theilen) Harris

Cynthia Ann (Theilen) Harris, 49, of Concord, Calif, and formerly of Nashua, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002 at her home in Concord of cancer.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, both in Nashua. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday and from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Chenoweth & Son Funeral Home. There will be a Rosary service at 3:15 p.m. and a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at a later date at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Concord.

She was born April 29, 1953 in Mason City, a daughter of Marlan (Bud) and Janice (Coen) Theilen. She graduated from Plainfield High School and in 1985 graduated from the University of Northern Iowa.

On June 19, 1971 she married Ray Harris at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Nashua.

She is survived by her husband, Ray; her daughter and son-in-law: Heather and Kevin Hsieh of Pleasant Hill, Calif.; her parents, Marlan and Janice Theilen of Nashua; five sisters: Pamela (Thomas) Traxel of Kent, Wash., Sue Thompson of Nashua, Mary (Bryan) Junker of Greene, Linda (Dale) Kovarik of Goshen, Ind, Karen (Stephen) Koupal of Cedar Falls; one brother: Jeffrey (Janet) Theilen of Nashua.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Henry and Julia Theilen and maternal grandparents: Robert and Minnie Coen.