Loretta Kehret

Loretta Kehret, 91, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Loretta Kehret will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Loretta Lillian Moltz Kehret was born May 25, 1918, at Huron S.D., the daughter of Fred and Martha (Dahlke) Moltz. She received her education at Wolsey, S.D. and graduated from Charles City High School and Hamilton Business College. On July 5, 1944, she was united in marriage to Oscar Kehret at Austin, Minn. Loretta worked for Equitable Life Insurance from 1939-1944, the Adjutant General of Texas from 1944-1945 and for over 22 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Faith Circle, Charles City Senior Citizens, and retired UAW Workers. Her interests included gardening, flowers, sewing, wildlife, horses and listening to gospel music. Loretta looked forward to sharing her life with her family, always taking special interest in her grandchildren.

Living family members include two sons, Douglas (Maxine) Kehret of Waterloo and Dale (Colleen) Kehret of Charles City; five grandchildren, Mindy (Mitch) McIntosh, Dan (Alissa) Kehret, Bill Kehret, Kelly (Brian) Johnson and Jennifer Kehret; a great grandson, Eli Kehret; and two sisters-in-law, Leona Kehret of Pinetop, Ariz. and Eloise (Glenn) Petersen of Urbandale.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 24, 2003; two sisters, Hazel Teeple and Evelyn Langbehn; and two brothers, Archie Moltz and V.F. “Bud” Moltz.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Samaritan’s Purse, Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

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

James W. Martin

James W. Martin, 92, of Charles City, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for James Martin will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

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

James William Martin was born March 19, 1917, at Clear Lake, the third child of Guy and Josephine (Thomas) Martin. The family moved to Charles City in 1925, where Jim graduated from Charles City High School in 1935. On August 12, 1939, he was united in marriage to Neva Jean Reis. To this union six sons and a daughter were born. Jim served in the Army Air Corps from December 1942 to July 1945; and was commissioned in 1944, flew as an Aerial Navigator, flying 50 combat missions, in B-17 Flying Fortress Heavy Bombers, in the 15th Air Force from Italy. As Squadron Navigator of the 49th Squadron, 2nd Bomb Group, and as Group Lead Navigator he flew more than half of his 50 missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the European Theatre of Operations Ribbon with three battle stars, and the American Defense Medal for service in the Iowa National Guard and the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1934 to 1941. Jim was employed with Oliver Farm Equipment Company, later Oliver Corporation, and continued his career with Oliver-White for over 35 years until he left the company as Corporate Supervisor of Planning and Development. He then joined Federal-Bryant Machinery Company of Elmhurst, Ill., as manager of their Iowa Branch until his retirement in 1981. Later he served the Charles City Area Development Corporation as their Marketing Director until 1985. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Jim was also a member of the Oliver Management Club for many years and was President of the organization in 1954. He was active I the Selective Service System for over 15 years, serving as a local board member and chairman, and on the Northern Iowa Judicial District Selective Service Appeal Board, representing industry. Jim valued his time spent with his family, and also enjoyed reading, playing the piano, gardening, caring for his lawn, and wood working.

Jim will be sadly missed by his wife of 70 years, Neva of Charles City; 5 sons, Robert (Janice) Martin of Oregon, Wis., Richard (Sandra) Martin of Earlham; William (Linda) Martin of San Angelo, Tex., Stephen (Jerry) Martin of Altoona and Thomas (Kolleen) Martin of Charles City; a daughter, Kathy (David) Schultz of Des Moines; a daughter-in-law, Jan Kittleson (David Martin) of Cedar Falls; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Martin; and three brothers, Lawrence, Robert “Ed”, and Dean Martin; and a sister, Helen Paul.

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

Nolan Townsend

Nolan N. Townsend, 92, of Charles City, died Monday morning, May 25, 2009, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Nolan Townsend will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

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

Nolan Noah Townsend was born July 4, 1916, in Niles Township, the son of Harold and Gladys (Noah) Townsend. He received his education from Towner and Ballard Country Schools. On January 12, 1941, he was united in marriage to Katharine Bonsall at Charles City. As a youth, he worked as a farm hand, and later was employed for Jasperson Ball, Capital Tobacco, Oliver Corp., Ardery Transportation and Sperry Transportation. Nolan retired from White Farm on July 1, 1981. He was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. His interests included raising and showing American Saddle Bred Horses in fine harness shows; dancing and playing cards.

Living family members include his two children, Nola Kerulis of Dubuque and Roger (Pat) Townsend of Charles City; 6 grandchildren, Catherine (Sam) Theodore, Victoria (Robert) Knochenmus, Kimberly Townsend, Roger (Amber) Townsend Jr., Jason (Angie) LaPolice and Chad (Heather) LaPolice; 14 great-grandchildren; three sister-in-laws, Viola Townsend of Belmond, Evelyn Bonsall of Waterloo and Effie Miller of Charles City; special friend, Elleanora Rex of Osage; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son-in-law, Frank Kerulis; great-grandson, Francis Fletcher; three brothers, Marvin Townsend, Merlyn Townsend and Barton Townsend; sister, Neoma Brooks; five brother-in-laws and three sister-in-laws.

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

Gail Lonergan

Gail Lonergan, 74, of Charles City, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Gail Lonergan will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

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

Gail Joyce Meyer Lonergan was born January 17, 1935, in Charles City, the daughter of Rueben and Mildred (Howe) Meyer. She graduated from Charles City High School. In February of 1956 she married Dale Lonergan. They later divorced. Gail worked at New Hampton Care Center for many years and Heritage Residence in New Hampton. Gail, for the past 13 years, was involved with the foster grandparent program. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Gail always enjoyed playing a rousing game of cards. Her greatest interest was her family and she always looked forward to sharing her life with them,

Living family members include two daughters, Shirley (Ed) Platte and Joyce (Michael) Downing both of Charles City; four grandchildren, Aaron and Abigail Platte and Travis and Tyler Downing; and her pet cat, Toby II.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Richard W. Starkey

Richard W. Starkey, 57, of Brooklyn Park, Minn. died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Columbia Heights, Minn., after a short battle with cancer.

Graveside services for Richard Starkey will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

The family will greet friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City.

Richard William Starkey was born January 1, 1952, at Charles City, the son of Robert and Ruth (Dailey) Starkey. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1970 and Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Richard served in the United Navy serving in Vietnam. He was employed for 30 years at the Wrico MN of Mpls. He was Financial Secretary of Local 1140 Int’l AFL-CIO Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers Union. Richard was the Treasurer and Secretary for the Fridley Alano Society. Most weekends you could find Richard watching NASCAR races. He had also been to Daytona Beach several times. Rich will be deeply missed by his 20 family.

He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Glen (Kathy) Starkey of Mill Valley, Calif., JonAnn Fredericks of Mason City, Jerry (JoAnn) Starkey of Mason City; brother-in-law Jack Ferch; sister-in-law, Donna Starkey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janice Ferch; brother, Clyde Starkey; and brother-in-law, Arnold Fredricks.

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

Duane Wegner

Duane R. Wegner, 54, of 1454 Underwood Avenue in Charles City, passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a courageous, five-year battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held Friday, May 22, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 Main Street S, in Charles City, with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Stories, condolences, and thoughts may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Duane Wegner Memorial Fund.

Duane was born on January 24, 1955 in Charles City, the son of Russell and Eileen (Meyer) Wegner. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1973. He was united in marriage to Christine Shultz on June 4, 1976 at the Trinity Methodist Church in Charles City. Duane grew up farming with his family, was then employed with White Farm, and finally worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 24 years. Duane and Christy also raised dogs and Tennessee walking horses on their farm near Colwell. Duane was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, and also attended First United Methodist Church in Livingston, TN. His Faith was very important to him. Duane loved the outdoors. He looked forward to fishing trips in Canada and Tennessee, horseback riding, and 4-wheeling. Most importantly he enjoyed participating in all the activities his family was involved in.

Duane was preceded in death by his father, Russell Wegner.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Christine; children, Jesse and Tanner Wegner and McKenzie (Nicholas) Raab; mother, Eileen Wegner; brother, Alan (Karen) Wegner; and many other nieces, nephews and friends.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Donald Meek

Donald Meek, 80, of Charles City died Monday, May 18, 2009, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Donald Meek will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Donald Leo Meek was born July 10, 1928, in Floyd County, the son of John H. and Mary (Marzen) Meek. He received his education at Saint Mary’s Academy in Greene. Donald proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On December 27, 1952, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Boyer at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Donald farmed from 1952 to 1990 in the Greene and Colwell areas and was co-owner, with his brother Wayne, of Meek Brothers Grinding and Mixing. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and served for nine years as a board member of the Colwell Coop. In his early years he enjoyed playing softball at Greene. Don liked watching the Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes, and taking in games of Comette softball. In his spare time he also did woodworking. Don and Cheryl always looked forward to dancing on Saturday nights.

Living family members include his wife, Cheryl Meek of Charles City; two daughters, Connie Bromberg of Dubuque and Deb Vance of Charles City; five grandchildren, Trevor and Theresa Bromberg, Shelly (Cory) Anderegg, Scott (Stacey) Vance and Shaun (Kim) Vance; six great-grandchildren including one soon to arrive; and two sisters, Faye Porter of Bellevue, Nebr. and Bonnie Lynch of Greene.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John E. Meek, Wayne Meek and Richard Meek in infancy; and four sisters, Virginia Reams, Mary Jean Ramker, Shirley Schlangen and Ruth Heitland.

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

Mary Ann Erb

Mary Ann Erb, 69, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at her home.

A funeral Mass for Mary Ann will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries and Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Roseville.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a Celebration of Life service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Mary Ann Ackermann Erb was born on July 31, 1939, in Saint Paul, Minn., the daughter of Karl and Mary (Ettel) Ackermann. She graduated from Saint Agnes High School in Saint Paul, Saint Catherine’s College majoring in math and German, and then attended the University of Minnesota where she received her Master’s Degree in German. Mary Ann also received a Fulbright Scholarship and attended the University of Mainz in Germany. On August 16, 1969, she was united in marriage to Jim Erb in Trier, Germany. Over the years Mary Ann was a teacher of math and German in both the United States and Germany. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister, served on the Parish Council and Spiritual Life Committee. Mary Ann also was a member of the American Association of University Women where she held offices in the Charles City branch and the state organization, Call to Action, City Improvement Association, P.E.O., Charles City Women’s Club, American Legion Auxiliary and the Democratic Party. She worked on the Women’s Appointment Coalition, led two student groups in the Experiment in International Living Program, assisted with the high school GAPP program including co-leading several student groups to Germany; she translated a number of German texts to English for a recently published book. Family, friends and community were extremely important to Mary Ann. She always kept the family flame burning brightly and will be remembered for always inspiring everyone to do better. Family trips were special times and she was the chief planner and photographer. Mary Ann was also the “glue” for a vast number of friends such as The J’s, Neighbors Card Club, the Global Group, Birthday Group, Yak and Snack, Newcomers Bridge Group and the Ya-Ya’s. When it came to community issues she was a life long learner who never stopped asking questions. This led her to become involved in many improvement efforts. She was passionate about a wide variety of issues and activities.

Living family members include her husband, Jim Erb of Charles City; three children, Elizabeth (Scott) Firmstone of South Elgin, Ill., Paul (Michele) Erb of White Plains, N.Y., and Joe Erb of Bellingham, Wash.; three grandchildren, Lucas, Maxwell and Charles Firmstone; three brothers, Anthony Ackermann of Saint Paul, Minn., Karl (Gladys) Ackermann of Misawa, Japan and Fred (Paula) Ackermann of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and a sister, Monica Ackermann of Bellingham, Wash.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Educational Development Fund, Family YMCA, Charles City Arts Center, TLC Learning Center, Jordan River Community Kitchen and the Labyrinth Memorial in care of the Charles City Arts Center.

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

Alexander “Al” Kloberdanz

Alexander “Al” Kloberdanz, 81, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Al Kloberdanz will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Cemetery, rural Osage. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Alexander Frederick Kloberdanz was born June 10, 1927, in Osage, the youngest of 10 children to John and Rose (Lauer) Kloberdanz. He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Al graduated from Osage High School where he was a state champion in wrestling and inducted into the Osage Wrestling Hall of Fame. Following graduation in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Navy serving as Quarter Master First Class on a patrol craft escort stationed in Guam. Upon his honorable discharge he attended Brown Radio School in Minneapolis, Minn. and served as an announcer for WHOW in Clinton, Ill. He later graduated in 1952 from the University of Iowa with a Political Science degree. Al met the love of his life, Mary Lou Hove, in Northwood and they were married on May 2, 1953, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason City. They began their life together in Austin, Minn. where Al worked at the Austin Loan Company. His insurance career began at the Osterud Insurance Agency in Rochester, Minn. in 1955. In 1957, he purchased his own insurance agency in Lakefield, Minn. Al became the director of the Community Chest at Mason City in 1962. He reentered the insurance business purchasing an agency in Manchester in 1964. In July of 1968, Al and his family settled in Charles City where he purchased several small agencies to establish The Insurance Office, Inc. which has remained a family business for over 40 years. Al and Mary enjoyed bike riding, walking, gardening, attending Hawkeye games, spending time at the family farm, trying their luck at casinos and traveling throughout the world. He especially enjoyed his annual family fishing and hunting trips where he was a founding member and Field Commander of S.A.G.E.

Al is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Kloberdanz of Charles City; five children and their families, Steve Kloberdanz of Marshalltown, Emily and Alex; Brenda (Tom) McGinn of Iowa City, Stephanie and Michael; Bret (SuAnne) Kloberdanz of Charles City, Peter and Adam; Scott (Michelle) Kloberdanz of Johnston, Colby and Alayna; Bob (Amy) Kloberdanz of Charles City, Ellie and Kate; a brother, Johnny (Cassie) Kloberdanz of Osage; two sisters, Katie Arickx and Leona Niddrie both of Osage; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Wenzel, Pete and Joe Kloberdanz; and three sisters, Madge Lechman, Rose Marreel and Peggy Gorrell.

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

Alice Hauser

Alice Hauser, 96, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Alice Hauser will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Congregational Church. Pastor Phil Corr will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Alice Emma Sheldon Hauser was born August 9, 1912, at Charles City, the daughter of Ernest and Faith (Snyder) Sheldon. She graduated from the Charles City High School and National College of Education in Evanston, Ill. Alice taught kindergarten for several years before her marriage to Carl Hauser on June 25, 1936, at Holcom Springs, rural Floyd. Over the years Alice was a very active member of the First Congregational Church where she belonged to the Women’s Fellowship, taught Sunday school for many years, sang in the choir, played the hand bells and enjoyed the Tuesday morning Bible study. Other memberships in which she held leadership rolls included, Daughters of the American Revolution, Alden Sears chapter, Pythian Sisters, Charles City Women’s Club, City Improvement Association, American Association of University Women and the Chapter CY P.E.O. For 25 years Alice was a devoted Girl Scout leader, trainer, served on the board and was known as a “Nature Nut” at Camp Christie. Alice will be remembered for her pecan “sticky” rolls, German kaffee kuchen, homemade ice cream, flower arranging and sewing for her family. Family was always very important to Alice and she enjoyed every opportunity to share her life with them.

Living family members include a daughter, Carole (Tom) Allen of Charles City; a son, Carl “Kip” (Judy) Hauser of Charles City; six grandchildren, Laurie (Michael) Vinyon, Rebecca (Patrick) Black, Stephen (Laurie) Hauser, Kristi (Steve) Booth, Bob (Kelley) Allen and Scot (Amy) Allen; 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Allen (Betty Anne) Sheldon of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and a sister, Carol Foley of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a nephew and two nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband on July 31, 2001, and a nephew.

Memorials may be directed to the First Congregation Church or TLC Learning Center.

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

Marcel "Andy" Bouillon

Marcel "Andy" Bouillon, 89, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Andy Bouillon will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jason Boyd, of the Faith Bible Chapel, 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. on Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday an hour prior to the service.

Marcel Andree' Bouillon was born September 29, 1919, in Paris, France, the son of Maurice and Marie (Oltman) Bouillon. He received his education at Galt. On September 19, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lois Carpenter. They later divorced. Andy worked at the Greene Rendering Plant and as a farm laborer. His interests included playing bingo, cards and pool, watching baseball, and taking gambling bus trips. Andy always looked forward to sharing his life with his family.

Living family members include a son, Thomas (Sandi) Bouillon of Nora Springs; four daughters, Thelma (Steve) Neisen of Mason City, Tammie (Paul) Garber of Nora Springs, Toni Hill of Stewartville, Minn. and Tina (Howard) Iverson of Charles City; a step son, Terrance Carpenter of Rockford; and a step daughter, Teresa (Kenny) Staudt of Marble Rock; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and a sister, Norma (Harold) Beyer of Dows.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tim Bouillon; two brothers, Emil and Robert Bouillon; and a sister, Marie Bouillon.

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