Frank Kerulis

Frank Kerulis, 66, of Dubuque, formerly of Charles City, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at his home.

A funeral Mass for Frank Kerulis will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Frank Andrew Kerulis was born April 24, 1942, at Hammond, Ind., the son of Francis “Frank” and Leona (Weber) Kerulis. He graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park,Ill. and attended the University of Northern Iowa. On July 20, 1963, he was united in marriage to Nola Townsend at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Frank began his career at International Harvester in Melorse, Ill. and retired on January 31, 2001 from John Deere at Dubuque. His memberships included the Iowa Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Frank’s interests included gold panning, camping, canoeing, hunting and studying history and genealogy.

Living family members include his wife, Nola of Dubuque; two daughters, Catherine (Sam) Theodore of San Diego, Calif., and Victoria “Vickie” (Robert) Knochenmus of Allen, Tex.; and six, grandchildren, Katharine, Elizabeth, Grace, Matthew, Elijah and Faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Francis.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Loyd Barry

Loyd Barry, 70, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City surrounded by his family after a long courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease .

A funeral Mass for Loyd Barry will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where the Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Loyd John Barry was born January 21, 1939, at Lincoln, Nebr., the son of Francis and Inez (Hartz) Barry. In 1956 he graduated from Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso, Nebr. and later from Nebraska Barber College. On May 13, 1961, he was married to Judith Woodard at Agnew, Nebr. They later divorced. On February 21, 1995, he was united in marriage to Joyce Shollenbarger Kingery in the Cayman Islands. Loyd was a barber in Lincoln for 15 years moving to Charles City in 1972 when he purchased the Comet Bowl. In May of 1984 he opened the Choo-Chew Supper Club which he operated until his retirement in 1999. Loyd was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, was past president of the Nebraska State Barbers Association, Iowa Bowling Proprietors Association, Charles City Bowling Association Hall of Fame, Charles City Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge for 43 years and the Moose Lodge for 34 years. He enjoyed family, food, friends and lots of fun.

Living family members include his wife, Joyce of Charles City; five children, Paula (Ron) Blount of Amana, Peggy (David) Sweet of Charles City, Mark (Jessica) Barry of Charles City, Kristi (Ruben) Islas of Kansas City, Mo.; and Kelly (Kathy) Kingery of Osage; 11 grandchildren, Ryan Klein, Barry (Michelle) Sweet, Samantha (Jake Hubert) Sweet, Tad (Cari Lucas) Barry, Trent Barry, Stephani Barry, Sarah Barry, Kaden Barry, Ceth Barry, Jared Islas and Jacob Islas; a brother, Louis (Marg) Barry of Valparaiso, Nebr.; a sister, Ellen (Gary) Hellerich of Valparaiso, Nebr; three brothers-in-law, Donald (Nancy) Shollenbarger of Clermont, Fla., Dennis (Vickie) Shollenbarger of Charles City, and David (Kellie) Shollenbarger of Marshalltown.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter-in-law, Shelli Barry.

Memorials may be directed to the family or the Immaculate Conception Roofing Fund, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Alice T. Koehler

Alice T. Koehler, 80, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Alice Koehler will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. and the Vigil Scriptural Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Alice Theresa Conway Koehler was born November 1, 1928, at Estherville, the daughter of Ambrose and Josephine (Wycoff) Conway. She graduated from the Estherville High School. On April 19, 1953, she was united in marriage to Lyle Koehler in Charles City. Alice had worked as a secretary for a number of years at the Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company and for 20 years and Salsbury Laboratories now Fort Dodge Animal Health. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Theresa Circle. Her interests included flower gardening, wreath making, reading, traveling and enjoying her family.

Living family members include four sons, Dennis (Cee) Koehler of Peach Tree City, Ga., James (Tammy) Koehler of Broomfield, Colo., Ronald (Toni) Koehler of Galesburg, Ill. and Scott (Sara) Koehler of Eden Prairie, Minn.; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen Johnson of Okoboji and Pat (Don) Alcott of Kansas City, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lyle on November 8, 1985; an infant brother, Clarence Conway; and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception School, 1203 Clark Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

The family would like to thank the Mayo Clinic, Mercy Cancer Center, Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site, and the staff of 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home for all their care.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Jewel Colsen

Jewel Colsen, 48, of Floyd, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services for Jewel Colsen will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Robert Holdorf, of the Grace United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday an hour prior to the service.

Jewel Beth Colsen was born July 23, 1960, in Charles City, the daughter of John and Nancy (Smith) Ransom. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1978. Jewel Marries Richard Selvig and they later divorced. On January 2, 2009, she married Gary Colsen. Most recently Jewel was a bookkeeper at Anthony Bill Trucking in Charles City. Her interests included gardening, crosstiching, working word games and enjoying a good cup of coffee with her best friend.

Living family members include her husband, Gary Colsen of Floyd; three children, Amy Selvig of Waterloo, Ben Selvig of Chicago and Cassandra Selvig of Charles City; a step daughter, Toni Sambursky of Fort Worth, Tex.; four step grandchildren; her mother, Nancy Rosonke of Floyd; a brother, Billy Bobbi Ransom of Albert Lea, Minn.; and three sisters, Crystal (Tim) Fairlie of Cedar Rapids, Sonya (David) Boisier of Cedar Rapids, and Amber (Michael) Franklin of Albernette.

She was preceded in death by a nephew, Tommy Boisier.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Rosie Funte

Rosie Funte, 81, of Charles City, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services for Rosie Funte will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor James Grabitske, of Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home Friday an hour prior to the service.

Rosie Lee Parks Funte was born September 2, 1927, at Hurley, Va., the daughter of Sam and Mae ( Conley) Parks. She received her education at Hurley. On October 16, 1948, she was united in marriage to Ray Funte at Danville, Ill. They lived in Charles City all their lives. She was a member of the Cross Lutheran Church. Rosie enjoyed camping, fishing, working crossword puzzles and reading. Family was very important to Rosie and she always looked forward to sharing her life with them.

Living family members include two children, Raymond Funte of Osage and Betty Wolf of Charles City; seven grandchildren, Jason, Jonathan, Jamie, Melissa, and Tracy Funte, and Ryan and Renita Wolf; eight great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Parks of Charles City and Danny (Emily) Parks of Augusta, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on June 16, 1995; two sons, Freddie and Edward Funte; a great grandson, Levi Sansgard; a sister, Georgia McClanhan; and three brothers, Dewey, Charles and Eckle Parks.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, 312 1st Avenue, Charles City, IA 50616 or Hospice of North Iowa Charles City Site, 1003 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Laura P. McDonald

Laura P. McDonald, 86, of Charles City, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Laura McDonald will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Okitakoyi (Michel) Lundula of the Nashua United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue Thursday an hour prior to the service.

Laura Pauline Brooks Randals McDonald was born February 26, 1923, at Bemidji, Minn., the third daughter of Joseph and Clara (Nelson) Brooks. She received her education at Bassett. On June 1, 1945, she was united in marriage to Ralph Randals at Baraboo, Wis. To this union two children, Peggy and Richard, were born. Ralph died on September 19, 1949. She then moved back to Charles City. Laura then married Chester McDonald on January 28, 1950 at Mason City. Three sons, LeRoy, Roger and Daniel were added to this union. They lived in Charles City all their lives. Over the years Laura did housecleaning and worked at Allstates Quality Foods. Laura was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary where she had served as president, the UAW Auxiliary, the UAW Memory Club and the Navy Mothers. She enjoyed doing various types of needlework and gardening. Laura sewed professionally for individuals and for the cleaners. She could make just about anything she set her mind to. Laura also made sure that family members received an afghan that she personally made. Family was always very important to Laura and she looked forward to those times when they could be together.

Living family members include her husband, Chester McDonald of Charles City; five children, LeRoy McDonald of Charles City, Peggy (Larry) Oleson of Nashua, Richard Randals of Brookfield, Wis., Roger (Sharon) McDonald of Mason City, and Daniel McDonald of Ionia; 10 grandchildren, Matthew McDonald, Michelle Warnecke, Melissa Ausborn, Michael Oleson, Darrell, Douglas, Jason and Christian McDonald, Brandie O’Dowd and Danielle McDonald; 15 great grandchildren; a brother, Lester Brooks of Waverly; two sisters, Daisy Boggess of Charles City and Grace (Orin) Stormeon of Arkdale, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; 6 brothers, Albert, Robert, Leo, Carl, Charles and Frank Brooks; and 4 sisters, Florence Jenkins, and Dorothy Mae, Martha and Margaret Brooks.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Vivian F. Brennan

Vivian F. Brennan, 80, of Mason City, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Vivian Brennan will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Wanda Hagman, Elder of the Community of Christ in Clear Lake will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.

Vivian Frances Gernhart Brennan was born, September 3, 1928, at Sioux City, the daughter of Oliver and Amy (Calhoon) Gernhart. In 1946 she graduated from the Moorland High School near Fort Dodge. On April 8, 1951, she was united in marriage to Bernard Brennan at Coalville. They later divorced. Vivian babysat throughout her whole life. She was a member of the Community of Christ (RLDS) in Clear Lake, American Legion Auxiliary, Wa-tan-ye, Just Friends and was a Foster Grandparent for seven years. Her interests included crafts, drawing, baking, shopping, reading, putting puzzles together, playing cards, socializing and spending time with her grandchildren.

Living family members include her children, Joe Brennan of Charles City, Bernie Brennan of Mason City, Neal (Tammie) Brennan of Plymouth, Sandra (Richard) Wilde of Osage and Debi Simmerson of High Point, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Lou Brennan of Charles City; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Forrest) Lawson of Sparks, Nev.; and a brother, George Gernhart of Kalamazoo, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, William on February 21, 2007; two sisters, Nettie and Nancy; four brothers, Jack, Jim, Bill and Fred; and a great-grandchild.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Bernice M. Behnke

Bernice M. Behnke, 89, of Charles City, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Bernice Behnke will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Bernice Marie Hicks Behnke was born September 17, 1919, at Charles City, the daughter of Myrl and Bertha (Krogman) Hicks. She graduated from the Charles City High School and received her teaching certificate from the Iowa State Teachers College. On June 21, 1941, she was united in marriage to Harlan “Beans” Behnke at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City, by Reverend Fritschel. Bernice was a teacher and also employed at Oliver/White Farm. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Church Circle, Women’s Club and McKinley Home Craft. Her interests included gardening, arranging flowers, buying and selling antiques, spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Living family members include her son, Larry (Dianne) Behnke of Waverly; grandson, Cameron (Jessica) Behnke of Waterloo; granddaughter, Jennifer (Ryan) Buhr of Denver; great grandson, Blaine Buhr; great granddaughter, Olivia Buhr; brother, Kenneth Hicks of Charles City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main St. Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.