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Fred C. Perry, 45, a
resident of 903 5th Avenue, Charles City, died Thursday, October
30, 2003, near Floyd of natural causes.
A funeral Mass for Fred Perry will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.
Monsignor Walter Brunkan, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church
at Greene, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory
Gardens rural Charles City. Military Honors will be conducted by
the Charles City National Guard.
Friends may call at
the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday
where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 5:30 p.m.
Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior the
Mass.
Fred Charles Perry was born June 29, 1958, at Charles City, the
son of Fred D. and Joybelle (Busch) Perry. He graduated from the
Charles City High School in 1978. Fred was a 20-year military
veteran with service in the active Army and the Iowa National
Guard. On May 6, 2000, he was united in marriage to Rhonda
Kepple at Greene. He was currently employed at Winnebago
Industries. His memberships included the American Legion of
Greene, the Charles City V.F.W., AMVETS, and Pheasants Forever.
Fred's interests included hunting, fishing, and being with his
dog, Quiz. The time spent with his family was of great
importance but most of all it was the time spent with his
daughter Olivia.
Living family members include his wife, Rhonda of Charles City;
a daughter, Olivia of Charles City; his mother, Joybelle Perry
of Charles City; two sisters, Mary Knecht and Missy (Jaymes)
Fannon both of Charles City; and several nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and great nieces and nephews.
His father, paternal grandparents, Grant and LaVyna Perry,
maternal grandparents, John and Mary Busch, and several uncles
preceded him in death.
James F. Petrack, 76, of
Greene, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at his residence in Greene.
The funeral will be 10:30 Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Greene, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in
Greene.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of arrangements,
641-823-4457.
Belva L. Green, 95, of 302
9th St., Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died Sunday
morning, Nov. 2, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in
Charles City. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete with
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211
www.fullertonfh.com.
James C. Zwanziger: 83, of
Nashua, died Friday evening, October 31, 2003, at Muse-Norris
Hospice Center in Mason City after a long illness. A Graveside
Memorial will be held at 2:30 pm Tuesday, November 4 at Sunny
Side Memorial Gardens in Charles City by Fr. John Hemann.
James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen Zwanziger of
Nashua, two sons, James Zwanziger Jr. and wife Susan of Nashua
and Larry Zwanziger and wife Pat of Nashua, two brothers, Donald
Zwanziger of Nashua and Virgil Zwanziger and wife Rosemary of
Nashua. Two sisters; Evelyn Niemeyer and husband Donald and Lois
Westervelt and husband Bud all of Nashua. Four grandchildren;
Jamie, Tony, Tim, and Mike Zwanziger. His parents and a brother,
Robert Zwanziger, preceded James in death.
James was born August
2, 1920, in Boyd, Iowa, the son of William and Caroline (Rausch)
Zwanziger. He married Eileen Harrington on October 27, 1947 in
Nashua. James farmed the Nashua area for many years retiring in
1976. Memorials may be sent to the family.
Please leave a message, memory or tribute to the Zwanziger
family at www.iowacremation.com on the Obituary page.
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Eastern Iowa.
Laura Holman, 91, of Charles
City, formerly of West Union, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003 at the
11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Graveside services for Laura Holman will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at the West Union Cemetery, West Union. The Rev. Galen
Smith, pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Church at West Union, will
officiate.
The family will greet
friends at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7
p.m. Tuesday.
Laura Ellen Williamson Holman was born June 12, 1912, in West
Union, the daughter of Dr. Charles H. Williamson and Ellen E.
(Johnston) Williamson. She was baptized and confirmed in faith
at Bethel Presbyterian Church and was choir director there for
many years. Laura graduated from the West Union High School and
from Coe College in 1933 with a B.A. in Music. Laura taught
music in several schools, retiring in 1973 from the North
Fayette school district.
On December 24, 1944, Laura was united in marriage to Howard R.
Holman in Cedar Rapids. After WW II they operated a candy store
in Iowa City until Howard was called back for the Korean
Conflict. They later lived many years on a farm south east of
West Union. After Howard's passing in 1996, Laura moved to
Charles City. Laura enjoyed playing the piano, bird watching,
needlepoint, quilting, crafts, reading, traveling and being with
her family.
Living family members include her daughter, Jackie (Jim) Moon of
Charles City; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Brett) Tjaden and
Jessica Moon both of Cedar Falls; two nieces and four nephews.
Her parents, husband, and a sister, Marian Irwin, preceded her
in death.
Posted on 11/03/2003 by Gene Manning
EXCELSIOR, Minn. - Charles
A. Ball, age 37, of Excelsior, Minn., died Tuesday, October 21,
2003, as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile
accident in Chanhassen, Minn.
Charles "Chuck" Andrew Ball was born on July 2, 1966, to Norman
and Geraldine (Ferch) Ball in Charles City. Chuck married Diana
Mancino in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 1, 1997. They later
divorced.
Chuck was a talented
and gifted chef who took great pride in preparing a meal and
then enjoying it with friends and family. Chuck had a great
enthusiasm for life and especially treasured the gift of being a
loving and attentive father to his two sons, Gabriel and Julian.
Chuck woke up with a smile on his face and possessed an attitude
that things were good in life.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 24,
2003, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home, St. Paul,
Minn., with his cousin, the Rev. Brian Shepley, officiating.
Chuck was a beloved father, son and grandson and is survived by
his mother, Geraldine Ferch, Cedar Rapids; and his father,
Norman Ball, Muscatine. Also surviving are his two sons, Gabriel
and Julian, both of St. Paul, Minn.; his former wife, Diana
Mancino, St. Paul, Minn.; his brother, Bruce Ball (Janet), Iowa
City; one nephew, Andrew Ball, Iowa City; his grandmothers,
Irene Ferch, Charles City and Ruth Ball, Duncombe; and an aunt,
Carol (Mrs. Stephen) Kuhn, Indianola; and an uncle, Tim Ferch
(Barrie), Duluth, Minn.
Chuck was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gerald Ferch
and Leonard Ball. Also killed in the accident that claimed
Chuck's life was his special friend, Lynn Marie Hines,
Excelsior, Minn.
Memorials may be made to a special fund set up for Chuck's sons,
Gabriel and Julian. May he rest in peace.
Belva L. Green, 95, of 302
9th St., Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died Sunday
morning, November 2, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital
in Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday
at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City. Interment will be
in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet
friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home on
Thursday, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
David W. Herman, 36, of 202
9th Ave., Charles City, died early Monday morning, November 3,
2003, in Charles City. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete with
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. Charles City.
ROCKFORD - Ronald J. Laudner
Sr., 73 of 18 First St. N., Rockford died Sunday afternoon,
November 2, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November
5, 2003, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main Ave. Rockford.
Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia Shaw. Visitation will be
from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Church. Interment
will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford with flag folding
ceremonies by Walker Graper Post #338 of the American Legion.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home assisted the family with
arrangements.
Ron was born on
January 22, 1930, just outside Rockford. He was one of eleven
children born to Jonathon and Ruby (Buckingham) Laudner. He was
baptized and Confirmed in the Methodist faith in Rockford in
1943. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1947 and served
his country faithfully in the Army from 1951 to 1953 when he was
honorably discharged. He was inducted in Des Moines and
discharged from Fort Monmouth in New Jersey. Ron married Mary
Ellen Oswald on September 1, 1956, in Forest City. He worked in
Iowa at various jobs until joining Farmers Mutual Telephone
Company in 1955. He held various positions with the company and
became the General Manager from 1968 until his retirement in
1995. He was a member of the Iowa Telephone Association and was
a board member from 1974 until 1994 and served as the president
in 1991. Ronnie was a founding member and past president of the
Rockford Golf and Country Club where he spent many happy times.
He also served the community on the Rockford Volunteer Fire
Department for many years and remains an honorary member. He was
a member and past president of the Rockford Lions Club. Many
family members and others leaned on Ronnie in times of trouble
or sorrow. He was a caring person up to the time that he needed
care over the last 8 years. As his health deteriorated he still
had a beaming smile and a gentle hello for everyone.
Those thankful in sharing Ron's life include his wife of 47
years Mary Ellen, one daughter Angie and her husband Brian
Sanders, Urbandale; two sons Ronald J. Laudner Jr. and his wife
Kathy Douglass, Nora Springs; and Chuck and his wife Stephanie
Laudner, Rockford, four grandchildren Zachary, Alexander,
Jonathon and Emily Laudner, four sisters Wava Uker, Sheffield,
Iowa; Maxine and her husband Roger Fullerton, Rockford; Sandra
and her husband George West, Palm City, Fla.; and Diane Massee,
Rockford, Ill.; three brothers Delbert and his wife Mary Lou
Laudner, El Cajon, Calif.; Marvin "Pete" and his wife Eileen
Laudner, Maple Grove, Minn.; Larry and his wife Mary Laudner,
Chula Vista, Calif.; a host of nieces and nephews and many
special friends from Rockford, the surrounding area and across
the nation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Lorraine
Van den Brand, and Lois Schulz, and one brother Dallas Laudner.
GREENE - Funeral services
for James F. Petrack, 76, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in
Greene with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Military
honors will be conducted by Tack Barnett Post 268 American
Legion of Greene.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., today, Tuesday, November 4,
2003, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, where there will be a
public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue
Wednesday at the church one hour before services.
James F. Petrack was
born June 17, 1927, in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisc., a son of
Frank and Laura Petrack, and died Saturday, November 1, 2003, at
his home in Greene.
He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann (Piehl) Landers on
August 6, 1985, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. They
made their home west of Greene where they operated J & S Custom
Case and Music. Jim's life long interest was music. He could
play seven different musical instruments and could repair most
of them. His polka band, "Jim and His All Star Polka Band,"
performed in the North Iowa area for many years. Jim was also
custodian for St. Peter Lutheran Church for over six years.
Jim was past president of the Greene Commercial Club, and was
Chairman of the Good Old River Days event for three years. His
other interests included dancing, playing cards and Dominos,
teasing and joking with family and friends, and playing with his
grandchildren. He was a member of the Landers Ulfers Bowling
Team in Greene.
Living family members include his loving wife, Shirley of
Greene; three children, Tom Petrack of Denver, Colorado, Sue
Petrack and Scott Petrack both of Wisconsin; three step
children: Rhonda (Dennis) Westergard of Charles City, Randall
(Debra) Landers of Greene, Brian Landers of Colter; six
grandchildren: Ashley, Michael, Devin, Brittany, Austin, and
Dylan; four step grandchildren: Ana, Cala, Derek, and Denver;
and one brother: Tom Murphy of Boerne, Texas; and several nieces
and nephews.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to
the James F. Petrack Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, 641-823-4457, is in charge of
arrangements.
Posted on 11/04/2003 by Gene Manning
EXCELSIOR, Minn. - Charles
A. Ball, age 37, of Excelsior, Minn., died Tuesday, October 21,
2003, as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile
accident in Chanhassen, Minn.
Charles "Chuck" Andrew Ball was born on July 2, 1966, to Norman
and Geraldine (Ferch) Ball in Charles City. Chuck married Diana
Mancino in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 1, 1997. They later
divorced.
Chuck was a talented
and gifted chef who took great pride in preparing a meal and
then enjoying it with friends and family. Chuck had a great
enthusiasm for life and especially treasured the gift of being a
loving and attentive father to his two sons, Gabriel and Julian.
Chuck woke up with a smile on his face and possessed an attitude
that things were good in life.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 24,
2003, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home, St. Paul,
Minn., with his cousin, the Rev. Brian Shepley, officiating.
Chuck was a beloved father, son and grandson and is survived by
his mother, Geraldine Ferch, Cedar Rapids; and his father,
Norman Ball, Muscatine. Also surviving are his two sons, Gabriel
and Julian, both of St. Paul, Minn.; his former wife, Diana
Mancino, St. Paul, Minn.; his brother, Bruce Ball (Janet), Iowa
City; one nephew, Andrew Ball, Iowa City; his grandmothers,
Irene Ferch, Charles City and Ruth Ball, Duncombe; and an aunt,
Carol (Mrs. Stephen) Kuhn, Indianola, Iowa; and an uncle, Tim
Ferch (Barrie), Duluth, Minn.
Chuck was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gerald Ferch
and Leonard Ball. Also killed in the accident that claimed
Chuck's life was his special friend, Lynn Marie Hines,
Excelsior, Minn.
Memorials may be made to a special fund set up for Chuck's sons,
Gabriel and Julian. May he rest in peace.
David W. Herman, 36, of 202
9th Ave., Charles City, died early Monday morning, November 3,
2003, in Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, with Rev. A.C. Wegner
officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles
City. Military Rites will be accorded by the Charles City
Ceremonial Unit.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to services on
Friday at the funeral home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Those
planning memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them
to the family in C/O Davidâs brother, Curt Herman, 400 15th
Ave., Charles City, IA, 50616.
Belva L. Green, 95, of 302
9th St., Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City, died Sunday
morning, November 2, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital
in Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday
at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, Charles City, with Rev. Ruth
Yeaton officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery,
Charles City. The family will greet friends one hour prior to
services at the funeral home on Thursday, 401 Blunt St. in
Charles City. Those planning memorials or an expression of
sympathy may direct them to the family in C/O of her son, Gayle
Green, 611 Freeman St., Charles City, IA, 50616.
Belva LaFerne Green was born April 18, 1908, in Charles City,
the daughter of Sam and Nettie (Wiltse) Monroe. She was one of
11 children. Belva grew up in and attended school in Charles
City. She was employed as a housekeeper at the Salsbury Baptist
Home in Charles City. Belva will be best remembered for being a
kind, nurturing mother and grandmother and helping other people
throughout the community in which she lived. Belva's interest
and leisure activities included cooking, dancing and a great
appreciation for music.
Those grateful for
having had the privilege of sharing in Belva's life include her
children, Dawn Volbrecht and her husband Charles; Bonnie Henry;
all of Wichita, Kan.; Dixie Meek of Gilbert, Iowa, and Gayle
Green of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; many great
grandchildren and she will sadly missed and fondly remembered by
other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford in 1963; son,
Loyal Green; two grandsons, Brad Volbrecht and Greg Green and
ten sisters and brothers.
James
William "Bill" Bartlett
SHELDON - Memorial services
for James William "Bill" Bartlett, 68, of Sheldon, who passed
away on Sunday, November 2, 2003, at his home in Sheldon, will
be 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at the United
Methodist Church in Sheldon.
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon is in charge of the
arrangements.
NASHUA - Raymond K. Bigelow,
69, of Nashua, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2003, at
Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003,
at the United Methodist Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery,
both in Nashua. The Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua
is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 11/05/2003 by Gene Manning
NASHUA - Raymond K. Bigelow,
69, of Nashua, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2003, at
Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Funerals services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2003,
at the United Methodist Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery,
both in Nashua. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., today,
Thursday, November 6, 2003, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral
Home in Nashua and one hour prior to services at the church on
Friday. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Raymond is survived by
his wife, Barbara; two sons, Sidney (Kim) Bigelow and Galen
Bigelow, all of Nashua; one daughter, Carol (Geoff) Tinker of
Waterloo; four grandchildren, Angel Bigelow, Tryston and Melody
Tinker, Autumn Bigelow; two brothers, LeRoy and Ralph Bigelow,
both of Charles City; one sister, Betty Healy of Mt. Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, LeOra
McFate.
Raymond Keith Bigelow was born March 20, 1934, at Bassett, the
son of Orlo and Marie (Springer) Bigelow. He attended grade
school in Bassett and graduated from Charles City High School in
1953. He served in the Iowa National Guard.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Wait on May 28, 1954 at the
United Methodist Church in Nashua. He was employed for nine
years at Thompson Chevrolet Garage in Nashua. He then became the
Transportation Director for Nashua/Plainfield Community Schools,
retiring in 1996 after 34 years of service.
He loved to trout fish and would never miss watching a Hawkeye
game. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funerals Homes in Nashua are in charge of
arrangements.
David W. Herman, 36, of 202
9th Ave., Charles City, died early Monday morning, November 3,
2003, in Charles City. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m.,
Friday, November 7, 2003, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, with
Rev. A.C. Wegner officiating. Interment will be in Riverside
Cemetery, Charles City. Military Rites will be accorded by the
Charles City Ceremonial Unit. The family will greet friends one
hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home, 401 Blunt
St., Charles City. Those planning memorials or an expression of
sympathy may direct them to the family in C/O David's brother,
Curt Herman, 400 15th Ave., Charles City.
David Wayne Herman was born December 6, 1966, in Charles City,
the son of Alfred and Shirley (Newman) Herman. David grew up in
and attended school in Charles City, graduating from Charles
City High School, Class of 1984. He honorably served in the Army
National Guard. David was employed with Midwest Roofing as a
roofer in Mason City. Those grateful for having had the
privilege of sharing David's life are his children, David,
Jonathon, Matthew and Janelle all of New Hampton; his special
friend, Allison Fisher; Grandmother, Lois Newman of Charles
City; two brothers, Curt Herman and his wife, Jo Ann of Charles
City; Calvin Putney of Garwin; three sisters, LaVonne Herman,
Connie Alik and her husband, Heniki and Sherry Herman and his
former wife, Carrie Herman, all of Charles City. David will be
sadly missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews,
cousins, other family and friends. David was preceded in death
by his daughter, Amanda Herman and his parents, Alfred and
Shirley Herman.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral
Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
IONIA - Funeral services for
78-year-old Alice M. Blocker, of Ionia, will be held at 10:30
a.m. Friday, November 7, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church
in Ionia. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Alice passed
away Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, New
Hampton, of natural causes.
The Ionia Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted
on11/06/2003 by Gene Manning
FRANKFURT, Ky. - Paul Eugene
Katcher, age 66, of Frankfurt, Ky., died Wednesday, November 5,
2003, at his home. Funeral interment will be at a later date.
He is survived by one brother, LeRoy Katcher, of Charles City.
Posted on 11/07/2003 by Gene Manning
IONIA - Gerald Allison, 90,
of Ionia, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003, at the Floyd
County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the
Ionia Congregational UCC Church in ionia, with burial in
Greenwood Cemetery in nashua.
The Hugeback &
Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of the
arrangements.
WATERLOO - Betty Elliott
Smith of Affinity Assisted Living, 829 E. Ridgeway, died there
Saturday, Nov. 8, of natural causes.
She was born Nov. 17, 1903, in Chicago, daughter of James and
Rhoda Thompson Elliott. She married Harry Smith July 25, 1926,
in Elkhart, Ind. He died April 7, 1993.
Mrs. Smith was a legal
secretary for Larson & Carr in Charles City for 17 years,
retiring in 1983.
Survivors include one brother, James Elliott of Oelwein; one
nephew, Richard Elliott of Denver; three nieces, Jane Groth of
Davenport, Christine Sheffield of Los Osos, Calif., and Deborah
Ehlers of Salem, Ore.; and close friend Beulah LaPole of
Waterloo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one
brother Lloyd Elliott, and two sisters Maude LaPole and Laura
Leistikow.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kearns,
Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball St. with entombment in
Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral
home.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Posted on 11/10/2003 by Gene Manning
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. -
Margaret M. Clancy, 94, passed away November 9, 2003, in
Colorado Springs, Col. She was born December 12, 1908, in
Creighton, Neb., to Joseph Patrick and Mary Virginia (Watteyne)
Ryan.
Margaret is survived by one daughter, Virginia (Jerry) Bennett;
four grandchildren: Jerry Bennett, Jr., of Centennial, Col.,
Julianne E. Decker of Elizabeth, Col., Melinda S. Paterson of
Redwood Shores, Calif., Jennifer L. Bennett-Kirsch of Dakota
Dunes, S.D.; five great-grandchildren: Mitchell, Eric and Nathan
Bennett, and Alex and Sidney Kirsch; two brothers, Fr. William
Ryan of El Paso, Texas, and James Ryan of Penn Valley, Calif.;
and two sisters, Helen Riley and Patricia Luby, both of Omaha,
Neb.
Margaret was preceded
in death by her parents and by her husband, Kenneth S. Clancy,
in 1995.
She was formerly a resident of Charles City, Iowa, from
1946-1989. She has resided in Colorado Springs since 1989.
A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, November 13, 2003, at 10 a.m.
at the Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle,
Colorado Springs, Col., 80917.
OSAGE - Meta M. Jensen, 97,
of Osage died Monday, November 10, 2003, at the Mitchell County
Regional Health Center in Osage. Meta was born September 19,
1906, in Floyd County near Colwell, the daughter of Frank and
Tina (Kohlman) Tjaden.
She was united in marriage to Reimar C. Jensen on February 14,
1935. They farmed north of Charles City until 1945, when they
purchased a farm southwest of Osage. They lived there until
moving to Osage in 1981. Reimar died in 1993. She lived in her
own home until October of 2002. She then lived at the Faith
Lutheran Home in Osage. She worked at the Charles City Country
Club and at various restaurants in Charles City. She was a
member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Funeral services will
be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Dennis Hanson
officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home in Osage and one hour before services at the
church.
Living family members include: a sister-in-law, Marian Tjaden of
Charles City; one brother-in-law, Sidney Jensen of Elveto,
Calif.; and many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reimar Jensen; her
parents, one sister and five brothers.
Mable F. Daly, 90, of
Charles City, she formerly resided at of 806 S. Main St.,
Charles City, died Tuesday morning, November 11, 2003, at the
Good Shepherd Health Center, in Mason City.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in
Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment
will be at Calvary Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet
friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with a vigil wake service at 7 p.m.
Thursday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.,
Charles City and visitation will continue one hour prior to
services on Friday at the church.
Those planning
memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the
family in C/O of Mableâs niece, Ann Sullivan, 510 1st St. NW,
Rockford, IA 50468.
GREENE - Funeral services
for Mary Ellen Hemmerich, 55, of Hampton and formerly of Greene,
will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2003, at St. John
Evangelical Church, Vilmar, rural Greene, with Pastor Mark
Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in
Greene.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Reid's
Funeral Chapel in Greene, and one hour before services Thursday
at the church.
Mary Ellen Hemmerich
was born February 13, 1947, at the Cedar Valley Hospital in
Charles City, the daughter of Walter Phillip and Arlene
(Schoenaman) Hemmerich, and died Monday, November 10, 2003, at
the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.
She attended Coldwater Country School. Following her mother's
death in 1965, she made her home at the Dumont Care Center and
later at a group home in Hampton before entering the Hampton
Health Care Center.
Mary was employed by Access Inc., in Hampton, where she took
great pride in her work each day and was always eager to return
to work the next day. She loved and was loved by her family and
staff members who worked with her. Her favorite greeting was, "I
love you," with lots of hugs and kisses. She looked forward to
having visits from her family and enjoyed being with the small
children.
Living family members include her sister, Bonnie Gatton of
Okoboji; three aunts: Alma (Edmund) Poppe of Nashua, Marlene
Faught of Charles City, Sylvia (Russell) Frascht of Nashua; and
one uncle, Randall Schoenaman of Allison.
She was preceded in death by her parents and step-mother, Rosie
Hemmerich.
Posted on 11/12/2003 by Gene Manning
Mable F. Daly, 90, of
Charles City, she formerly resided at of 806 S. Main St.,
Charles City, died Tuesday morning, November 11, 2003, at the
Good Shepherd Health Center, in Mason City.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in
Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries officiating. Interment
will be at Calvary Cemetery, Charles City. The family will greet
friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with a vigil wake service at 7 p.m.
Thursday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.,
Charles City and visitation will continue one hour prior to
services on Friday at the church.
Those planning
memorials or an expression of sympathy may direct them to the
family in C/O of Mable's niece, Ann Sullivan, 510 1st St. NW,
Rockford, IA 50468.
Mable Frances Daly was born March 3, 1913, in Monona, Iowa, the
daughter of James S. and Alice Elizabeth (Duffy) Canoe. She
attended and graduated from Immaculate Conception School in
Charles City. On November 27, 1935, Mable was united in marriage
to Richard T. Daly in Parkersburg, Iowa. Mable was employed with
Riverside Greenhouse, in Charles City as a bookkeeper where she
had worked for 16 years, retiring in 1965. Margaret's interest
and leisure activities included sewing, she was a wonderful
seamstress, cooking and solving crossword puzzles and completing
cryptics. Mable was a life-long member of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Charles City, of which she also belonged to
the St. Jude Circle, the Heritage Club and the Rosary Society.
Mable's greatest joy in life was being blessed with all of her
family, the many friendships she made and kept throughout her
lifetime. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in her
life are: four nieces, Ann Sullivan of Rockford, Iowa; Alice
Somodji of Palatine, Ill.; Marilyn Brocka of Dumont, Iowa; Jean
Van Grouw of Mason City; and five nephews, Jim Gayther of
Tukwila, Wash.; Ed Majewski of Sacramento, Calif.; Doug Grefe of
Hampton, Iowa; Bob Grefe of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Stuart
Grefe of Grinnell, Iowa; and several great and grand nieces and
nephews.
Preceding Mable in death are her husband, Richard T. Daly on
October 30, 1979; her parents and four sisters, Ruby Sullivan;
Mary Gayther; Pauline Majewski and Patricia Grefe.
IONIA - Richard Gayle
Johnson, age 40, of rural Ionia, an 18 year veteran of the
United States Navy, died at his home surrounded by his family,
Monday evening, November 10, 2003, of cancer.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2003,
at the Jerico Lutheran Church, Jerico, with Pastor Kent
Dethlefsen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 - 8, Friday, November 14, 2003, at the
Hugeback Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 7
p.m. Video Memorial Tribute. Further visitation will be one hour
prior to the service at the church.
Richard is survived by
his wife Debra; his daughter Jessica and son Richard, both at
home; his parents Gayle and Raylene Johnson of Bells, Texas; his
maternal grandmother Melba Martin of Bells, Texas; paternal
grandmother Coral Johnson of Litchfield, Minn.; a sister Karen
and Eric Vinson of Mansfield, Texas; one brother Ronald and
Rachelle Johnson of Sherman, Texas; and 16 nieces and nephews.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Homes in New Hampton are in charge
of arrangements.
Mary Katherine Ungs, age 82
of New Hampton, died at her home Wednesday, November 5, 2003,
from natural causes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November
14, 2003, at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center with burial
in St. Mary's Cemetary both in New Hampton.
Visitation will be 3-8
p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback Funeral Home in New Hampton with a
4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Further
visitation will be Friday morning 8 - 10 a.m. at the Funeral
Home.
Mary is survived by her three sons; Michael and Nancy Ungs of
Alta Vista, William and Wendy Ungs of Charles City and Thomas
Ungs of Charles City; three daughters; Beverly and Richard White
of Alta Vista; Donna and Joe Zweibohmer of Elma and Kathy Jacobs
of Plainfield; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; one
brother; Jim and Dorothy Cotant of Dubuque; one sister, Patricia
Winslow of Davenport.
Posted on 11/14/2003 by Gene Manning
TEMPLE CITY, Calif. -
Kenneth Woodrow Staebler, age 89, died on November 3, 2003, at
his home in Temple City, Calif. A memorial service was held on
November 10, 2003, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Arcadia,
Calif.
Ken was born December 3, 1913, in Floyd County. He was the
youngest of six sons born to George W. and Geneva (Porter)
Staebler. He graduated from Colwell High School in 1931. On
January 20, 1934, he married Frances L. Waidelich at St. John
Lutheran Church in Charles City. They made their home in Floyd
County and Charles City until 1942, when they temporarily moved
to Minneapolis with their four young children.
Ken, Frances and their
children returned to Charles City in 1946 where Ken began a
22-year career with Farm Service Co-op. During these years, he
was active in community and parenting activities. He especially
enjoyed singing in the choir at St. John's as well as in the
BelCanto Chorus.
In 1967, the Staeblers moved to California where three of their
four children lived. Ken began a second career in facilities
maintenance at the California Institute of Technology in
Pasadena. He retired in 1978, but remained very active in senior
activities, assisting his sons in property management and, as
always, being an outstanding husband, father, grandfather,
friend and neighbor. During a long struggle with cancer, he
participated as a patient in several medical research projects.
Mr. Staebler was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years,
Frances, in 2000; daughter Bernita Lewis in 1985; their
grandson, Kenneth, in 1996; and great-grandson, Jayson Clubb, in
2000. He is survived by two sons and their spouses, Roger and
Jackie Staebler and Ron and Loretta Staebler of Arcadia, Calif.;
and his daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Philip Boleng, who
reside in Glen Rose, Texas. Mr. Staebler is also survived by
eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Staebler's ashes will be returned to Charles City at the
time of the family's annual reunion on the 4th of July, 2004.
His final resting place will be with his wife and daughter at
Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kenneth Staebler Tourette
Syndrome Camp, 532 Campesina Road, Arcadia, CA 91007, or to the
City of Hope Cancer Research, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA
91010.
OMAHA, Neb. - Helen A.
Dingman, age 90, passed away November 11, 2003, at her home
in Omaha, Neb. Funeral services for Helen will be today,
November 14, 2003, at 11 a.m., at West Hills Presbyterian
Church in Omaha, Neb.
Inurnment will take place in Leon, Iowa.
Helen A. Dingman
was born March 20, 1913, to Alfred and Lula Mae (Craig) Boyd
in Decatur County. She married Francis W. Dingman and was a
homemaker. She was a member of West Hills Presbyterian
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis W.
Dingman; daughters Cerada Nesbitt and Darlene Dingman;
grandson Lance Nesbitt; and brother Warren Boyd.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law James and Linda
Martindale of Newell, Darl and Colleen Dingman of Atlanta,
Georgia and Boyd and Diana Dingman of Omaha, Neb.; daughters
and sons-in-law Helen and Rich Foster of Lake View and
Ginger and Frank Swaney of Hampton; son-in-law Dick Nesbitt
of Newell; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;
brothers James Boyd of Texas and Bill Boyd of Stuart;
sisters Nettie Powers of Omaha, Neb. and Marie West of
Oregon; and nieces and nephews.
West Center Chapel in Omaha, Neb. is in charge of
arrangements.
Clausine Ebding, 101,
formerly of 305 5th Ave., Charles City, died Thursday
afternoon, November 13, 2003, at the Salsbury Baptist Home
in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles
City. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
The Fullerton-Hage
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted on 11/14/2003 by Gene Manning
Eileene Muller, 89,
formerly of 711 6th Ave., Charles City, died Saturday
morning, November 15, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua
Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles
City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment
will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The family will
greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Fullerton-Hage
Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and visitation
will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the
church.
Those wishing to
extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them
to the Eileene Muller Memorial Fund.
Eileene Muller was born March 27, 1914 in rural Rudd, the
daughter of Hazael and Chloe (Nelson) Ethington. During her
school years, she played field hockey and was known to be
very athletic. Eileene graduated from Rudd High School.
Eileene furthered her education in Minnesota, attending and
graduating from the Minneapolis School of Art. She painted,
drew and created her works of art with many mediums. Eileene
had the privilege to create as an artist for Walt Disney in
the mid 1930's. She painted the background forest scenery in
Disney's first animated feature film, "Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs." Eileene was invited back to participate on
another project the following year, however she declined due
to the fact she had begun dating her future husband.
On October 6, 1940, Eileene was united in marriage to Alton
'Scoop' Muller at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Osage.
Eileene and Scoop enjoyed traveling and especially treasured
a trip together to the far west states, such as Washington
and Oregon. They were also avid fans of the Charles City
softball and baseball teams and took great pride in their
large vegetable and flower gardens.
Some of Eileene's other favorite interests and activities
included collecting dolls and household antiques, cheering
for the Twins, Cubs, Bulls and Hawkeyes. Her children fondly
remember the many decorated wedding cakes Eileene created
for her family and friends. Steve and Shelley assisted their
mom by offering their hands and laps for holding the cakes
in the car while transporting them to their final
destination. Vacations, picnics, cooking large family meals
and entertaining guests were special enjoyments in Eileen's
life.
Eileene was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Charles City, St. John's Women's Church Circle and a
charter member of the Charles City Art Association. Eileene
will be remembered as being a feisty woman, strong-willed
and having a wonderful sense of humor. She will be sadly
missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in
her life are her two children, Shelley Muller of Charles
City; Steven Muller and his wife, Linda of Stoughton, Wisc.;
her grandson, James Muller and his wife, Emily of Madison,
Wisc.; and there son, Eileene's great grandson, Jameson
Muller; a sister, Roberta Norby and her husband, Harold of
Nora Springs; and a brother, Eldon Ethington of Charles
City.
Preceding Eileene in death are her husband, Alton Scoop
Muller in November of 1966; her parents; one sister, Shirley
Page and one brother, Gayle Ethington.
ELMA - William E.
Koudelka, age 56, of rural Elma, Iowa, died on Wednesday,
November 12, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center in New
Hampton of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17,
2003, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church, with burial in the
church cemetery, both in Lourdes.
The Conway Funeral
Home in Cresco is in charge of the arrangements.
MOUNT HOPE, WI - Echo B.
"Becky" Bark, age 82, of Mount Hope, died Saturday, November
15, 2003, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born June
10, 1921, in Bassett, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Maude
(Young) Slack. On June 10, 1939, she married Al Bark in West
Union. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1988. In
1949 the couple moved from Bassett to the Mount Hope area,
where they farmed for many years. Becky loved to pick wild
raspberries and baked many raspberry pies. She was a 4-H
leader from the Mount Hope Cardinals and belonged to the
Mount Hope "Country Club" ladies group.
Surviving are two daughters: Bev (Julian) Lane, Lancaster,
Wis. and Barb (Loren) Lane, Mount Hope, Wis.; four
grandchildren: Linda, Laurie, Bill and Keith Lane; four
great-grandchildren: Brian, Amanda, Andrea and Amber
Patterson, and one brother, Robert (Merna) Slack, of
Waterloo.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Al, and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov.
18, 2003, at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster, with
Reverend Jenny Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in
Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation will be held on
Tuesday, November 18, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of
services at the funeral home.
CHARLES CITY - Violet
Martin, 85, of Charles City passed away Friday, November 14,
2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003,
at the United Methodist Church with burial in Greenwood
Cemetery, both in Nashua. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7
p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and
one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
She is survived by
two sons: Gerry Martin Sr., of Charles City and Cordell
(Shirley) Martin, of Nashua; two daughters: Karen (Roger)
Jacobson, of Omaha, Neb. and Ellen (Joe) Putney, of Garner;
one brother: Ransom Bouillon, of Melcher; one sister:
Josette Bailey, of Dixon, Ill.; 17 grandchildren, 24
great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Martin
in 1980; her parents; three sisters: Yolanda Ames, Raymonda
Bean and Charlotte Bryan; two grandsons: Roy E. Martin and
Jeffrey L. Martin; one great-grandson: Jevon Joseph Lee.
Violet Martha Martin was born March 30, 1918, in Wright
County, Iowa, the daughter of Gus and mary (Geiger)
Bouillon. She graduated from 8th grade at Powersville
Country School in Floyd County.
She was united in marriage to Henry Martin on November 18,
1935. To this union four children were born. They lived in
Carrville, on a farm between Nashua and Charles City. As
well as a homemaker, she worked at the Oliver Plant, in
Charles City, Mays Drug Store and did housecleaning for
several years. Violet enjoyed crocheting, fishing, traveling
and spending time with her her family.
Clausine Ebding, 101,
formerly of 305 5th Ave., Charles City, died Thursday
afternoon, November 13, 2003, at the Salsbury Baptist Home
in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles
City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will
follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens.
The family will
greet friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2003,
at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City
and will continue one hour prior to the service at the
church.
Clausine Ebding was born November 8, 1902 in Riverton
Township, Floyd County, the daughter of Wilhelm and Fekedine
(Borchers) Schroeder. Clausine was baptized as a child and
confirmed as an adult at St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Charles City. She completed her 8th grade
education in rural school.
Clausine worked on her parent's farm. She also helped her
two married sisters, Lizzie and Martha. It was in September
of 1921 that she met William Ebding. Dating and romance
began. One year later on September 20, 1922, Clausine and
Will were married at her parent's home in Riverton Township.
They began their married life on a farm four miles northwest
of Nashua. One year later on September 20, 1923, a daughter,
Wilma was born.
In 1929, they purchased a farm just south of there and
remained living and farming at that location until 1944 when
they purchased a home on 5th Avenue in Charles City.
Clausine continued to live in this home until 1996 when she
moved to the assisted living quarters at Salsbury Baptist
Home. Following a stroke, she was moved to the full care
unit.
Clausine was an independent woman who desired to care for
herself. The nurses at the home lovingly called her the
"Energizer Bunny" as she would bounce back after several
illnesses and was determined to do things again for herself.
She was a member of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Ladies Aid, Central Star Club and Senior Center.
She is survived by her daughter, Wilma Beck of Nashua; four
grandchildren, Myrna (Don) Greene of Sun Lakes, Ariz.,
Jeanne (Gary) Olson of Nashua, Charles (Kathy) Beck of
Zumbrota, Minn., Robert (Joyce) Beck of Nashua; seven
great-grandchildren, Michelle (Joe) Gribben, Eric (Kim)
Olson, Brad (Andie) Olson, Jason (and friend, Julie) Beck,
Doug (Megan) Beck, Michael (Rachel) Beck and Travis Beck;
seven great-great grandchildren, Amanda and Matthew Gribben,
Kalie and Kacey Olson, Drew and Rylie Olson and Gabriel
Beck.
Clausine is preceded in death by her husband, William Ebding
in 1984; her parents; two brothers, Henry and Claus
Schroeder; three sisters, Lizzie Bahlmann, Martha Bierschenk
and Jennie Beekman; and her son-in-law, Johnnie Beck.
Posted on 11/18/2003 by Gene Manning
LONGVILLE, Minn. -
Kenneth "Jake" Orval Jacobson, 77, of Longville, Minn.,
formerly of Charles City, died November 13, 2003, at his
home on Little Boy Lake, Wabedo Township.
He was born December 29, 1925, to John and Bertha (nee
Wilkins) Jacobson in New Hampton. He was raised in the
turmoil of the Great Depression. He attended school in New
Hampton and Charles City, depending on where his father
could find work. He missed a year of elementary school due
to frequent moving. While attending Charles City High
School, he lettered in football, basketball and track.
During his
sophomore and junior years, he worked nights at Oliver
Tractor Company assisting with the war effort. Following his
junior year of high school, he was drafted and joined the
United States Marine Corps. He received his initial training
at Camp Pendleton, Cal. before deploying to the Pacific
Theater. He served as a military policeman on Guam for the
duration of the war. Following discharge, he returned to
Charles City and graduated from high school.
After graduating, Ken worked at George P. Smith Door and
Window Company and Northwestern Bell Telephone in Charles
City. In 1951, he was employed by the Oliver Tractor Company
(later White Farm Equipment) and spent most of the next 30
years working in the Experimental Department running
dynamometers and later, building full-sized models of
proposed production tractors. In 1970, he was transferred to
the newly acquired Minneapolis Moline facility in Hopkins,
Minn. In 1975, he was transferred to the White Farm
Equipment Experimental Division in Libertyville, Ill. and
remained until he retired in 1981.
He met his future wife, Mary Anna Mihm, St. Lucas, Iowa, in
1949 while she worked as a telephone operator for
Northwestern Bell Telephone. They were married on December
27, 1949, in Charles City. Following retirement from White
Farm Equipment, they built their home on Little Boy Lake.
While residing near Longville, Ken worked 12 years as a
groundskeeper for a family on Woman Lake.
Ken's life centered around working with his hands. He loved
to spend the winter days tinkering in his shop and ice
fishing; summers were spent fishing crappies and tending his
lawn. He helped all his sons either build thier homes or
extensively remodel them. His love for this country was
reflected in his display of patriotism and support for our
service members. He regularly wrote letters to his sons that
contained narratives on the wonders of nature and how God's
hand touched our lake country.
Ken and Mary loved to travel, and since retirement they made
trips to Egypt, Isreal, Mexico, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago,
Canada and Guatemala. He often commented that his favorite
place in the world was Mayaro Beach on the southeast corner
of Trinidad, where he would wander the expansive beach,
watch the kids play soccer and enjoy a cold beverage with
newfound friends.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years; his three sons,
Kenneth of Sandpoint, Idaho, Daniel of Edmond, Okla. and
William of Thunder Lake, Remer, Minn.; eleven grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren; and his youngest brother Glenn
of Charles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother,
John, of Charles City.
Services were held Saturday, November 15, 2003, at Salem
Lutheran Church in Longville. He desired to be cremated and
his ashes will be spread according to his last wishes.
STUART, Iowa - Norene
Mildred Rochholz Love passed away on Thursday, November 20,
2003, at the Community Care Center in Stuart, Iowa. She was
78 years old.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Hauser
Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, Rev. Paul
Wilcox, Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.
Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
Norene, daughter of Roy and Bessie Rochholz, was born on
June 26, 1925, in Grant Township, Guthrie County Iowa. In
1942 she graduated high school in Adair, Iowa. She taught in
rural schools for three years at Grant #1 and Grant #5 north
of Adair. She moved to Atlantic in 1945 and began working
for Northwestern Bell Phone Company. She transferred with
Northwestern Bell to Waukesha, Wisc., where she met James
Love. Norene and Jim were united in marriage on December 13,
1951. In 1955 they moved to Charles City and remained there
for over 40 years. The couple owned and operated Loves
Camera Shop for several years. Norene continued to work for
Northwestern Bell for nearly 30 years, retiring in the early
1970's. She loved animals and owned pets throughout her
life. She loved making scrapbooks and doing various crafting
projects. She especially loved making Christmas decorations
that she would send to various family and friends each
holiday season. Norene and Jim loved to bowl. She was active
in several leagues and organizations at the Comet Bowl. She
was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in
Charles City.
Norene is survived
by her brother LeRoy Rochholz of Golf, Ill., her nephews
Mark and his wife Denise Rochholz of Golf, Ill., and his
children Aaron and Julie Rochholz, Scott Rochholz of Dexter,
Iowa, and his children Tara and her husband Shane Hansen,
Trever and Alex Rochholz. Her step-daughters Pamela and her
husband George Spelman of Fishers, Ind., and Susan King of
Jefferson, Mo.; three step-grandchildren and step
great-grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and
friends.
Norene was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Wendell C. "Obie"
Obermeier of 54 S. Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Sunday
morning, November 23, 2003, at the Floyd County Hospital in
Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City, with the Rev.
Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverside
Cemetery at a later date.
The family will
greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Fullerton-Hage
Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy
may direct them to the Wendell C. Obie Obermeier Memorial
Fund.
Marcella M. Allison, 87,
of Charles City, died Saturday, November 22, 2003, at the
Salsbury Baptist Home, Charles City.
Funeral Services for Marcella Allison will be held at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Charles City. Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor, will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hauser
Funeral Home, Charles City. Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery, Charles City. Memorials may be directed to the St.
John Lutheran Church or to Hospice of North Iowa.
Marcella M.
Meinzer Allison was born October 4, 1916, in Charles City,
the daughter of Harvey and Bertha (Brandenburg) Meinzer. She
graduated from Charles City High School in 1934. She married
Lloyd Allison in 1941 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua
and had one child, Galene. Marcella worked for Northwestern
Bell Telephone Company for 35 years, retiring in 1975. She
was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, and was a member
of the Lydia-Rebecca Circle. Marcella was a caregiver. She
took care of both her father and her mother up until their
deaths and raised her daughter by herself. Her church and
her family were her main interests and she was very proud of
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished any
time that could be spent with them.
Living family members include her daughter and son-in-law
Galene and Jack Sobolik of Charles City; two grandchildren,
Dr. Kristin Sobolik and her husband Scott Peterson of Orono,
Maine, and SSGT Patrick Sobolik and his wife Deanne of
Dumfries, Va.; her great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Nicholas,
Emma, and Veronika Peterson, and Mikaela, Jonathon, and
Alayna Sobolik; one niece Chantal Jennings, and one nephew
Walter Meinzer II, as well as several cousins.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents and her
brother Walter Meinzer.
Alice E. Douglas, 74, of
Charles City, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2003) at the 11th Street
Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt
Street in Charles City.
Posted on
11/24/2003 by Gene Manning
Kathleen Mayfield Beninga
Memorial services were
held November 25, 2003, in San Antonio, Texas, for Kathleen
Mayfield Beninga who died there Nov. 21. Burial of the
cremains will occur at a later date at Sunnyside Memory
Gardens in Charles City. Hauser Funeral Home will handle
arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society, 6302 Fox Head,
San Antonio, TX 78247.
Kathleen was born in Charles City on November 10, 1943, the
daughter of Dr. O. J. and Catherine Mayfield. She graduated
from Charles City High School in 1961, and graduated from
the University of Iowa as a certified medical technologist.
Kathleen worked as a bacteriologist for some time at Dr.
Mayfield Laboratories and was working at Brooks Air Force
Base in San Antonio at the time of her death.
Kathleen was
married to Laurence B. Beninga on May 27, 1978, who preceded
her in death in 1992. Survivors include her companion,
Samuel Williams; one brother, Orley John Mayfield of Charles
City; and two sisters, Marilyn DeMars of Winterset, Iowa,
and Betty Sogard of Ames, Iowa; as well as 10 nephews and
nieces.
NASHUA - Margaret A.
Baldwin, 86, of Nashua, passed away Sunday evening, November
23, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles
City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 26,
2003, at the Little Brown Church with burial in Greenwood
Cemetery, both at Nashua. Visitation will be today, Tuesday,
November 25, 2003, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hugeback &
Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to
services at the church on Wednesday.
Margaret is
survived by three sons: Lawrence "Perry" (Diane) of Arvada,
Col., Raymond (Virginia) of Englewood, Col., and Tim (LeAnn)
of Nashua; one daughter Lois (Elmo) Barnes of Omaha, Neb.;
13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, on February
21, 1964; her parents; four brothers: Larry, Thomas, Robert
and Roger Waudby; four sisters: Ruth Alcott, Dorothy Waudby,
Betty Wayne and Doris Mansker.
Margaret was born September 19, 1917 at Traer, the daughter
of Lawrence and Mabel Carrie (Brooke) Waudby. She attended
school in Charles City. She was united in marriage to Keith
P. Baldwin on June 8, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in
Nashua. She was Hostess at the Little Brown Church and also
was a baby sitter for many years.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of
arrangements.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -
Robert R. Adams, 87, formerly of Charles City, died October
7, 2003, in a hospital in San Diego.
Graveside services took place at Resthaven Memory Gardens in
Loveland, Colo. The Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home handled the
arrangements.
Alice E. Douglas, 74,
formerly of 2652 Harvey St. Maple Heights, Charles City,
died Friday morning, November 21, 2003, at the 11th Street
Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be
planned at a later date. Those wishing to extend memorials
or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the donor's
choice.
Alice Elizabeth
Douglas was born December 30, 1928, in Brecksville, Ohio,
the daughter of Milton and Orpha (McCleery) Snow. Alice
graduated from Brecksville High School, class of 1946. Alice
furthered her education in Ohio, attending and graduating
from the Hiram in 1950. Alice was a Spanish teacher for many
years until her retirement.
On August 29, 1953, Alice was united in marriage to Paul
Gordon Douglas in Ohio. Some of Alice's favorite interests
and activities included the Colwell Culture Club, being an
avid bird watcher, so much so that the family recalls being
on a bird watching exhibit with Alice and her having more
knowledge on the subject than the tour person and her
passion as an all around naturalist. She will be sadly
missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in
her life are her husband, Rev. Paul G. Douglas of Charles
City; her daughter, Penelope 'Penny' Douglas of Huron, S.D.
and her two sons, Kim and Don Douglas, both of Temple,
Texas; her brother, Wallace Snow of Roanoke, Va., and three
grandchildren.
Preceding Alice in death are her parents; one sister, Carol
Klingman and one brother, Charles Snow.
Wendell C. "Obie" Obermeier
Wendell C. "Obie"
Obermeier, 82, of 54 S. Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died
early Sunday morning, November 23, 2003, at the Floyd County
Memorial Hospital in Charles City following a lengthy
illness.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City
with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. A private
inurnment will be held at a later date in Riverside
Cemetery, Charles City.
The family will
greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25,
2003, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles
City. Those wishing to extend memorials or an expression of
sympathy may direct them to Wendell C. "Obie" Obermeier
Memorial Fund.
Wendell Clayton Obermeier was born March 10, 1921, in
Hallock, Minn., to Charles and Elda (Polzin) Obermeier. He
was the second child of three children born to his parents.
"Obie," as he was fondly known by his family and friends,
moved to Charles City in 1926 and was baptized and confirmed
in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended Charles
City schools and graduated in the class of 1939. Following
graduation, Obie was employed at Farner-Hewett and Oliver
Corporation.
On September 12, 1942, Obie was united in marriage to Irene
Hartz.
Obie was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served four
years during W.W.II. He attended Officer Candidate School
and upon completion of his training, was commissioned a
Second Lieutenant. He furthered his military training in
Fort Sill, Oklahoma while attending Advanced Officer's
Training School and joined the 75th Infantry Division-899th
Field Artillery Battalion, serving as Command and Staff
Officer for three years, two of which were overseas. His
division was involved in the Battle Of The Bulge. Captain
Obermeier was recalled to active duty during the Korean War
and was an instructor at the Officer Candidate School in
Fort Riley, Kansas for two years. After honorably and
faithfully serving his country, Obie was formally discharged
from his military duties in August of 1952.
Following Obie's military discharge, he returned to Charles
City, where he owned and operated Obie's Standard Service at
100 S. Main for 38 years. He retired in 1985.
In 1980, his wife, Irene died and on December 12, 1981, Obie
was united in marriage to Marilyn Frank Winterink at the St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Chapel. Throughout their marriage,
Obie and Marilyn have claimed to be each other's "best
friend."
Obie and Marilyn have been active in nature projects.
Together, they published a periodical called Nature News,
reaching several hundred subscribers. Obie loved bird
watching and treasured their "bird rides" throughout the
countryside and presenting informative bird programs for
many organizations. Obie always had his camera in hand and
won several nature photography contests nationwide. Obie and
Marilyn entertained many bird enthusiasts at their home
called "Willow View," where Marilyn will continue to welcome
visitors.
Obie was a freelance writer with articles and photos in many
local, state and national magazines and newspapers. Locally,
he submitted his publishings in the Charles City Press and
Nature News from Willow View. Obie was the president of the
Creative Writer's Club of Charles City. Many of his articles
have appeared in Update Magazine. He was proud to be the
field editor for Birds and Blooms magazine for several
years. Obie displayed and shared his photos and articles
with anyone interested.
Some of Obie's other interests and leisure activities
included cooking, especially meat dishes, fishing for bass
and trout in Eastern Iowa, deer hunting, spending time with
his family and friends and his companionship with his Boston
terrier, Jetta Marie.
Deteriorating health forced Obie to abandon his nature
speaking engagements and writing publications.
Obie was extremely well-known and active within his
community. He was a member of the St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church, a past president of the Church Council and
Brotherhood and past chairman of the Parsonage Building
Committee. He was active in his memberships in the V.F.W.,
Elks Club, American Legion, the National Organization of
Veteran's of the Battle of the Bulge (Hawkeye State
Chapter), the 75th Division Association, the Iowa Gasoline
Dealer's Association, past president of the Local Gasoline
Retailers and a past president of the Creative Writer's Club
in Charles City.
Obie is survived by his wife Marilyn Obermeier of Charles
City; his foster daughter, Sally Young and her husband, Tom
of Cedar Rapids; one sister, Colleen Darby and her husband,
LeRoy of Minona, Iowa; one brother, Milton Obermeier of
Charles City; his sister-in-law, Lois Kemming of Coon
Rapids, Minn.; a nephew, Craig Kemming and his wife, Susan
of Andover, Minn. Obie will also be sadly missed by many
other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Irene (Hartz)
Obermeier in 1980 and his parents.
Posted on 11/25/2003 by Gene Manning
Evelyn J. Bartz, 86,
of Charles City, died early Tuesday morning, November
25, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, where
she had resided for the past six years in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday,
November 28, 2003, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home,
401 Blunt St., Charles City, with Rev. David Werges
officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in
Charles City.
The family
will greet friends Friday, November 28, from noon until
the 1 p.m. service time at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home
in Charles City. Those wishing to extend memorials or an
expression of sympathy may direct them to the family in
C/O Evelynâs son, Dennis Bartz, 3023 Clark St., Charles
City, IA 50616.
Evelyn was born in Charles City on June 3, 1916, one of
two daughters to August J. and Martha M. (Meineke)
Reckner. She attended and graduated from Charles City
High School, class of 1934.
In August of 1940, Evelyn was united in marriage to
George H. Bartz in Missouri. Evelyn had been employed
with Salsbury Laboratory's as a medicine packager for
many years until retiring. She was a lifelong resident
of Charles City and participated in the community in
which she lived. Evelyn had been an active member of St.
John Evangelical Lutheran in Charles City. She will be
remembered as a loving wife, caring mother, a wonderful
and proud grandmother and great grandmother. Evelyn
enjoyed cooking and baking delightful treats for her
family. The family will best remember Evelyn for being
so loving and giving of herself.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing
in her life are her son, Dennis Bart and his wife,
Dorothy of Charles City; her sister, Betty Peters of
Waverly; four grandchildren, Dee Johnson of Charles
City; Brad Bart and his wife, Brenda of Vinton, Iowa;
Travis Bartz and his wife, Lisa of Charles City; Alicia
Bartz and her fianc/, Tyler Evans of Des Moines; four
great grandchildren, Ali and Luke Johnson of Charles
City and Tyler and Justin Bartz of Vinton and one
nephew, David Sharp and his wife, Lori and family of
Waverly.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, George H.
Bartz on December 27, 1996, and her parents.
Posted on 11/26/2003 by Gene Manning
Bernice Kloster, 74,
of 405 5th Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday afternoon,
November 25, 2003, at the Mercy Medical Center of North
Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 29, 2003, at the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles
City, with Rev. Carl Reis officiating. Interment will be
at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. The family will
greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 28,
2003, the rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and the vigil
wake service at 7 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home,
401 Blunt St., Charles City, and the visitation will
continue one hour prior to services at the church on
Saturday. Those wishing to extend memorials or
expressions of sympathy may direct them to the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City, for
special remembrance masses.
Bernice Rose
Mary Kloster was born April 5, 1929, in rural Chickasaw
County, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Brincks)
Franzen. Bernice attended school in Chickasaw County. On
July 6, 1949, Bernice was united in marriage to Raymond
F. Kloster in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at New
Hampton. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered
by all who knew her.
Bernice was dedicated and devoted to her faith, she was
a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Charles City. She was active in the Rosary Society, the
Sacred Heart Guild and the St. Rose Church Circle. Some
of Bernice's interest and leisure activities included
cooking and polka music. She will be best remembered for
being a kind and nurturing mother, grandmother and great
grandmother.
Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing
in her life are her children, Patsy Hoffman and her
husband, Charles of Charles City; James Kloster and his
wife, Nicoletta of New Hampton; Robert Kloster and his
special friend, Neta Rae White of Charles City; Mary
Jane Justus and her husband, Wesley of Postville; Judy
Kloster of Fond Du Lac, Wisc.; Clare Grober and her
husband, Leon of Alta Vista, Iowa; Gary Kloster and his
wife, Rae Sue of Charles City; Debra Mettner and her
husband, James of New Hampton; Madonna Kloster of
Charles City and Michael Kloster of Charles City; 14
grandchildren; one great granddaughter; her sister,
Theresa Berst of New Hampton and she is also survived by
her sisters-in-law, other family and friends.
Preceding Bernice in death are her husband, Raymond F.
Kloster on November 26, 1995; her parents; two infant
children; a granddaughter, Amanda Kloster; a grandson,
Shad Kloster and six sisters and brothers.
MASON CITY - John N.
Brones, 68, of Mason City, formerly of Charles City died
Tuesday, November 25, 2003. at his home.
His funeral will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev.
Lee Laaveg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland
Cemetery, Forest City.
Visitation
will be held prior to services at the church on
Wednesday. Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City is
in charge of arrangements.
Diane Christie, 48,
of 100 Sprigg St., Charles City, died Wednesday evening,
November 26, 2003, at her home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral
Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Roy Ritter, 71, a
resident of 306 6th Street, Charles City, died
Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at his home.
Funeral services for Roy Ritter will be held at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles
City. Rev. Kenneth Kent, pastor of the First United
Methodist Church, Rockford, will officiate. Burial will
be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. The
Charles City Ceremonial Unit will conduct military
honors.
Friends may
call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday
and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday.
Roy Herman Ritter was born March 12, 1932, at Marble
Rock, the son of Clifford and Dorothy (Taylor) Ritter.
In 1949 he graduated from the Charles City High School.
Roy served in the United States Navy on the USS Midway
CV4 during the Korean Conflict. On September 26, 1953,
he was united in marriage to Alice Leinaweaver at
Newport, Pa.. After Roy was discharged from the Navy he
and Alice returned to Charles City where Roy began his
40 year career with Iowa Public Service. Roy served on
the Charles City city council at the time of the tornado
and also was a volunteer fireman. He was a member of the
V.F.W., American Legion, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, a charter member of the Floyd County
Fish and Game Club, and was instrumental in forming the
first animal shelter in Charles City. He enjoyed golfing
with his wife, hunting, traveling, reading westerns, and
having coffee at Don's.
Living family members include his wife of 50 years,
Alice of Charles City; three daughters, Pam (Gary)
Schwartz of Rockford, Judy (Larry) Gentry of
Westminster, Colo., and Danelle (Derek) Clarke of
Fridley, Minn.; three grandchildren, Stacey Kehrt, Brian
Schwartz, and Devin Gentry; two sisters, Helen VanHorn
of Charles City, and Mary (Ed) Shultz of Golden, Colo.;
and three brothers, Dean (Barb) Ritter of Apple Valley,
Minn., Bill (Sandra) Ritter of Golden Valley, Minn., and
Mike (Mick) Ritter of Arvada, Colo.
His parents, a grandson, Ross Gentry, and a sister, Jean
Shultz, preceded him in death
Memorials may be directed to the family or to Hospice of
North Iowa Charles City site.
Posted on 11/28/2003 by Gene Manning
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