Madeline B. Jacobs

Madeline B. Jacobs, 90, of Charles City, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

A funeral service will be held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, in Charles City. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Stories, condolences, and thoughts may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Madeline was born on March 29, 1919 in rural Nashua, Iowa, the daughter of L. Howard and Iva (Coffman) Tefft. She was raised in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School in 1936. She and her family moved to Chicago in 1943 where she lived for two years. Madeline was united in marriage to Harold W. Jacobs on February 11, 1945 in the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in Charles City. Harold passed away in 1990.

Madeline was an active member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Church Circle and had also sung in the church choir. She also was a volunteer for Hospice and Meals on Wheels, and also played the piano at the Chautauqua Guest Homes for many years. She was an avid pianist and reader. She also enjoyed painting and bird watching.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, William (Kathy) Jacobs of Charles City, Allen (Peggy) Jacobs of Jefferson and Marilyn Jacobs (Ed Brown) of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Brad (Dina) Boehmer, Lee Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Grant (Cassie) Jacobs, Paul (Ashley) Jacobs, Nathaniel Jacobs, and Elizabeth Jacobs; great grandchildren, Corey Boehmer, Nicolette Boehmer, Megan Boehmer, Dana and Josephine; and brother, William (Lucille) Tefft of Newton, NJ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; and sister-in-law, Rose Tefft.

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

Merlin “Mick” Bonwell

Merlin “Mick” Bonwell, 87, of Charles City, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services for Mick Bonwell will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Merlin Howard Bonwell was born May 27, 1922, at Nashua, the son of Charles and Pearl (Jones) Bonwell. He received his education from a rural Nashua school. Mick proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. On November 28, 1946, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Nicholson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Mick worked for many years in the foundry at the Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His interests included hunting, fishing, golfing and playing cards.

Living family members include two sons, Bob Bonwell of Charles City and Brad Bonwell of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Toni Bonwell, Bill and Bob Mangano; 12 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife on May 5, 1995; two brothers, Darold “Buck” and Don Bonwell; and two sisters, Ruth Wiltsie and Gladys Bonwell.

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

Korine K. Winders

Korine K. Winders, 55 of 405 Richings St., Charles City, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 Friday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Calwell UCC churches. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com


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Charles L. Vandeventer

Charles L. Vandeventer, 48, of Charles City, died Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City of a heart attack.

Funeral services for Charles Vandeventer will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Michael Downey of the Evangelical Free Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

Charles Lamont Vandeventer was born in Charles City, Iowa on November 7, 1961, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Coomer) Vandeventer. He attended Charles City Schools and in 1979 during his senior year he quit high school and joined the Marine Corps. He later received his GED and an AA degree in Security Administration. During his 12 year stint in the USMC he was stationed in many places around the world. While stationed at Camp Pendleton California he met his future wife, Linda Valencia and on October 12, 1984 they were married in Garden Grove, California. After his release from the military he became involved in the security business, eventually owing his own security business, CLV Statewide Security in Garden Grove, California. He was also a special investigator for the Garden Grove police department. Due to health issues he sold his business in 2004, retired and returned to Charles City. Chuck loved to fish and during the years he lived in Charles City you would often see him fishing with his brother-in-law Bill at the Beauty Dam or at the Bend. He was a devoted Miami Dolphin fan beginning with the team’s inception in the late 1970s. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing pool. He shared a special bond with his little dog Taco.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Vandeventer of Charles City; a son, Charles Vandeventer II and a daughter, Evelyn Vandeventer both of Charles City; a grandson, Brandon Vandeventer; two sisters, Kathy (Tim) Gerkins of Oakley, Calif. and Chris (Bill) Tonn of Charles City; a brother, Ed (Sheila) Vandeventer of Nashua; adopted sister, Kathy Vandeventer of Minneapolis; uncle and aunt, Larry and Norma Carver of Mason City; an aunt, Ella Vandeventer of Charles City; and high school best friend Eric Dell of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Ronald and Donald Vandeventer; daughter, Rosana Cortinas in 2007; and uncle, Ray Vandeventer.

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

Edna K. Garner

Edna K. Garner, 89, of Charles City, died Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Elizabeth Martin Health Care Center, Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls.

Funeral services for Edna Garner will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Margaret Hutchens of the First Christian Church and Pastor Phil Corr of the First Congregational Church will officiate. Burial will be in Harlington Municipal Cemetery, Waverly.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the funeral home on Monday.

Edna Kathleen See was born February 18, 1920, in Waverly, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Gram) See. In 1938, she graduated from the Waverly High School and later attended Wartburg College for one year. On November 15, 1941, she was united in marriage to Clayton Garner. She was employed for 18 years as a secretary at the Washington Elementary School in Charles City. Edna served as the organist at the First Christian Church since 1970. She was a member of the First Congregational Church where she served on many church groups and the music committee. Edna was also very active in the American Legion Auxiliary #174, Heritage Club, Senior Citizens Center, B-Sharp Combo and was a Foster Grandparent since 1995. Her interests included word games, volunteering, music for others, elementary children, and fun times with her grandchildren.

Living family members include her three children, Catherine (Leonard) Upham of Cedar Falls, John (Connie) Garner of Sun Prairie, Wis. and Margaret (James) Dunston, Jr. of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Laura Sandham, David (Elsa) Upham, John (Maria) Piazza and Kyle Garner; one great granddaughter, Louisa Robb-Upham; and a sister, Myrna Matheson of Duluth, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, Home Health Care, or Comprehensive Systems.

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

Gabriel Koenigsfeld

Gabriel Koenigsfeld, 27, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, as the result of a construction accident.

A funeral Mass for Gabriel Koenigsfeld will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Monsignor Walter Brunkan of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Father James Koenigsfeld will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Roseville.

Friends may call at the St. Mary’s School, Roseville, 2397 Highway 14, rural Marble Rock, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue an hour before the Mass at the church on Saturday.

Gabriel Jon Koenigsfeld was born March 22, 1982, at Mason City, the Son of Richard and Dian (Boelsen) Koenigsfeld. He graduated from the RRMR High School in Rockford. Gabe then attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., where he played football and graduated with a degree in construction management in 2006. On June 23, 2007, he was united in marriage to Stephanie Bolden of Marshall, Minn. He enjoyed playing football for the Warriors and Jackrabbits where he served as team captain and was honored with numerous awards. He spent countless hours doing the things he enjoyed which included hunting, fishing, playing video games, and watching movies. Gabe always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was very special to his nephews and niece. He was looking forward to the birth of his first child due in April 2010. Gabe was often described as a “gentle giant” and had a personality and spirit that was larger than life. It was this spirit coupled with his tremendous work ethic that helped him earn the respect and adoration of everyone who had the pleasure of crossing paths with him. His gentle and loving spirit will be forever remembered by his teammates, friends, niece, nephews, brother, sister, parents, wife and someday his child. Gabe was so excited to begin the next stage of life as a father and his spirit will no doubt live on through his child. We will forever miss you Gabe, but we know that you will always be keeping a watchful eye on all of the lives that your spirit has touched.

Living family members included his wife, Stephanie Koenigsfeld of Sioux Falls, S.D.; parents, Rich and Dian Koenigsfeld of Marble Rock; brother, Nate Koenigsfeld of Portland, Ore.; sister, Amanda (Paul) Pearson of Rockford; nephews, Joshua and Matthew Pearson; niece, Emma Pearson; paternal grandmother, Marcella Koenigsfeld of Greene; parent-in-laws, Lionel and Cindy Bolden of Marshall, Minn.; sister-in-laws, Staci (Steve) Shea of St. Cloud, Minn. and Shannon (Travis) Nelson of Grand Forks, N.D.; and numerous aunts; uncles; cousins; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lawrence Koenigsfeld; and maternal grandparents, Peter and Ruth Boelson.

In lieu of flowers memorials, may be directed to the Gabe Koenigsfeld Memorial Fund to help support their first child, memorials may be dropped off at any Wells Fargo Bank.

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

Joseph L. Springer

Joseph L. Springer, 66, of Charles City, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

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

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour before the Mass at the church on Thursday.

Joseph Leonard Springer was born July 7, 1943, in Floyd County, the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Lahey) Springer. He attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic School. On June 1, 1963, he was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Dana at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was employed as a night watchman at the RJC Corporation. Joseph was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included hunting, trapping, fishing, clam hunting and raising raccoons.

Living family members included his wife Sharon Springer of Charles City; three children, Colleen (Jim) Zander of Charles City, Micheal (Deb) Springer of Graettinger and James (Tammy) Springer of Charles City; five grandchildren, Sarah Sullivan, Mark Mennenga, Samantha Springer, Bryan Springer and Alexa Jo Springer; two great grandchildren, Hunter Sullivan and Isabella Fisher; five step-grandchildren; one step-great grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Larry Springer.

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

Betty Nehls

Betty Nehls, 77, of Charles City, died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Memorial services for Betty Nehls will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastors David Werges and Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.

Betty Jeanne Bissonnette Nehls was born May 13, 1932, at Waterloo, the daughter of Claire and LaVerna (Woodworth) Bissonnette. She graduated from Charles City High School. On September 6, 1953, she was united in marriage to Ronald Nehls. Over the years Betty worked as a secretary for Salsbury Laboratories, Sherman Nursery and the University of Iowa. She was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and Daughters of the Revolution. Her interests included various types of needlework, quilting, watching both Iowa Hawkeye and Comet sports.

Living family members include a daughter, Sharon (Rick) Janssen of Zumbro Falls, Minn.; and two grandchildren, Sidney and Cory Janssen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on September 17, 2009; a daughter, Linda Gifford; and a sister, Arlene Smith.

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

Margaret A. Brockney

Margaret A. Brockney, 63, of Charles City, died Friday, November 13, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Margaret Brockney will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Riceville.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.

Margaret Ann Arndt Brockney was born May 29, 1946, in Howard County, the daughter of Edward and Leona (Flugge) Arndt. She received her education at Charles City. On April 5, 1975, she was united in marriage to Dale Brockney. They lived all their lives in Charles City. Over the years Margaret worked at the Charles City Locker and at Band Box Cleaners. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Her interests included playing bingo, camping, going to rummage sales and collecting eagles. Margaret looked forward to sharing her life with the grandchildren, spending time with family and friends and visiting with Nicole’s day care children.

Living family members include five children, Ronald, Jimmy, Darrell and Dawn Shaw and David (Nicole) Brockney of Charles City; several grandchildren including Tyler and Hunter Brockney and special grandchildren Kylie and Kolbie Byers; a brother, James (Linda) Arndt of Charles City; and a sister, Avis (Leonard) Jarrett of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 30, 2008; and a brother, David Lee Arndt.

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

Patricia Walters

Patricia Walters, 76, of Charles City, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Colonial Manor in Elma.

Funeral services for Pat Walters will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity 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 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time.

Patricia Ann Otto Walters was born March 1, 1933, at Rockford, the daughter of Bernice Otto Thompson. She graduated from Rockford High School. On February 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to Henry Walters. They lived for two years in Cedar Falls and moved to Charles City in 1957. Pat was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She volunteered at the hospital as a “pink lady” and also at the food box. Her interests included flower and vegetable gardening, quilting, fishing, playing cards, traveling and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Pat always looked forward to sharing her life with her friends and family.

Living family members include three children, Debra Holzer of Charles City, Mark (Tamara) Walters of Renton, Wash. and Randall Walters of LaGrange, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Brian, Bradley and Keri Holzer, Cody and Katelyn Walters and Jacob and Caleb Walters; three brothers, LeRoy (Sue) Klink of Chicago, Ill., Jerry (Aurelia) Klink of Cedar Falls and Jon (Judy) Klink of Klemme; and a sister, JoAnn (Paul) LeRoux of Parma, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her mother; husband, Hank on July 24, 2005; a daughter, Jeanne Walters; and a brother, Richard Klink.

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

Lester H. Fredrick

Lester H. Fredrick, 89, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main Street in Charles City with Rev. David Werges officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15 from 4 – 8 pm at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Lester was born on September 27, 1920 in Charles City, the son of Herman and Emma (Pfefferkorn) Fredrick. He lived his entire life in Charles City. He farmed his family farm for over 50 years, retiring in 1985, and he also worked in maintenance at the hospital for 13 years. Lester was united in marriage to Helen Young on June 26, 1942.

Lester was involved with many groups. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Conservation Commission, the Country School Board, Extension Council, and he was a 4-H leader and a Township Trustee. Lester was also a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church where he was a member of the Church Council and was an usher. Lester enjoyed socializing with friends and having a good time. He loved dancing and listening to music. Lester played cards with the same group of people for 30 years. You would also have to admire his collection of toy tractors, numbering over 800! Lester also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most important to him was his family and he never forgot their birthdays or anniversaries.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, daughter, Sara and her husband, Ernie Uetz, daughter, Karol and husband John Herron and son, Steve and wife Bev Fredrick; grandchildren, Kimberly Olson, Douglas and his wife, Lynette Uetz, Kevin and his wife Dani Uetz, Anthony Herron, Angela Moody, Joel Fredrick and Linda Kuykendall; five great grandchildren; sister, Marion Miller; and many nieces, nephews and good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen in 1982; grandson, Joseph Herron; and sisters, Leone Mitchell and Esther Erickson.

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

Kimberley A. Stoddard

Kimberley A. Stoddard, 47, of Charles City, died Monday, November 9, 2009, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services for Kim Stoddard will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Sr. Diana Blong of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends from 2 p.m. until service time.

Kimberley Ann Tibbitts Stoddard was born July 5, 1962, at Charles City, the daughter of Kale and Ann (Gardner) Tibbitts. Kim graduated from the Deerfield High School in 1980 and later attended two years at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. In 1983, she was united in marriage to Charles Beattie in Deerfield, Ill. In 1988, she married Steven Stoddard. Kim was employed with Edison Company, Motorola and at several banks. She enjoyed people and always looked forward to sharing the cookies she baked with them. In 2003 she moved to Charles City. Kim served as an honorary chairman for the American Cancer Relay for Life. She was past secretary and treasurer for the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post # 3914. Her interests included crafts, making bead jewelry, photography. She was an avid NASCAR and Raiders fan and looked forward to watching her two sons play softball.

Living family members include her two sons, Derek Beattie and Jeffrey Stoddard, both of Charles City; mother, Ann (Hugh) Bunten of Galena, Ill.; six siblings, Kerry (Peppie) McLachlan of Cathedral City, Calif., Joseph (Lisa) McLachlan of Harvard, Ill., Lacey (Nathan) Baum of La Crosse, Wis., Mitch Tibbitts of La Crosse, Wis., Mike (Cynthia) Bunten of North Liberty and Lisa Combs of North Liberty; nieces and nephews, Shawn Morgan, Ryan McLachlan, Matthew McLachlan, Jennifer (Brian) Camp, John McLachlan, Paige McLachlan, Ruby Sue Baum, Drew Camp, Kendall Camp, Audrey Bunten and Tyler Cole; many aunts, uncles and cousins; close caregiving friends, Andrea Fransdal, Kandice Rollefson and Helgi Shields; and three beloved dogs, Mooka, Pacino and Rex.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kale B. Tibbitts on September 16, 2007; maternal grandparents, John and Vivian Gardner; paternal grandparents, Burr and Ina Tibbitts; and three uncles, Lyle Tibbitts, James Gardner and Richard Gardner.

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

Mary A. Rowley

Mary A. Rowley, 63, of Charles City, died Saturday evening, November 7, 2009, at her home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Mary Rowley will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag and 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 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Mary Ann Chapin was born May 30, 1946, at Hampton, the daughter of Lynn and Rosemary (Glasgow) Chapin. She graduated from the New Hampton High School. On June 14, 1964, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Rowley at New Hampton. Mary and Kenneth have owned and operated Rowley Carpet Services outside Charles City for 20 years. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Colwell United Church of Christ. Her interests included attending her grandchildren’s athletic events, having coffee with the girls, shopping, going to movies and dinner, driving her 4-wheeler, making pies, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family.

Living family members include her husband of 45 years, Kenneth Rowley of Charles City; daughter, Rachael (Barry) Kelly of Nora Springs; son, Tim Rowley and his special friend, Becky Ferch of Charles City; three grandchildren, Brianna, Alyssa and Spencer Kelly all of Nora Springs; six sisters, Carol (Tom) Bruch of Cedar Rapids, Marlene May of New Hampton, Esther (Cy) Burlage of Cedar Falls, AJ (Kelly) Meyer of Decorah, Rosalyn (Melvin) Miller of Ionia and Cindy (Bob) Helle of Cedar Rapids; two brothers, Stephen (Virjean) Chapin of New Hampton and Larry (Marry) Chapin of Nebraska City; sister-in-law, Shirley (Russell) Nordman of Charles City; father-in-law, Lawrence Lomison of Charles City; and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and mother-in-law, Maxine Lomison.

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

Wreatha L. Swab

Wreatha L. Swab, 84, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, November 7, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Graveside services for Wreatha Swab will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City will officiate.

There will be no visitation.

Wreatha LaVonne Williams was born May 27, 1925, at Shell Rock, the daughter, of Roy and Ella (Kublank) Williams. She graduated from the Shell Rock High School. On April 20, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert Swab at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Her interests included raising and showing Arabian horses, animals, fishing, shopping, going out to eat and spending time with her family.

Living family members include her daughter, Teresa Nelson of Duluth, Minn.; four grandchildren, Melanie Nelson, Amy Nelson, John Nelson and Leah (Randy) Ritzko; great granddaughter, Violet Ritzko; two sisters, Dorothy Nichols of Cedar Falls and Margaret Lenius of Waverly; brother, Kenneth Williams of Waterloo; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Lucille Burns; and three brothers, Estel, Forest and Clyde Williams.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the YMCA, 800 Hulin St. Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Gladyce M. Fanska

Gladyce M. Fanska, 84, of Charles City, was promoted to glory, on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Cedar Health in Charles City, surrounded by family.

Memorial services for Gladyce Fanska will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Wesleyan Church in Charles City. Pastor Marty Miller will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the church on Tuesday.

Gladyce May Spurbeck was born February 12, 1925, in Chickasaw County, the daughter of Earl and Katie (Peters) Spurbeck. She graduated from the Charles City High School. On June 4, 1944, she was united in marriage to Arthur Fanska at Kansas City, Mo. Gladyce was employed at Sherman Nursery. She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, Salvation Army and a Foster Grandparent. Her interests included reading, playing aggravation, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include her three daughters, Barbara (Bill) Dooty of Torrance, Calif., Linda (Steven) Clay of Charles City and Sandra (Richard) Christensen of Nashua; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; son-in-law, Clyde Parker, Sr. of Mason City; brother, George Spurbeck of Quincy, Ill.; sister, Esther Barnett of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Thomas Fanska; daughter, Beverly Parker; grandson, Arthur Parker; sister, Elsie Norman; and a brother, Landis Spurbeck.

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

Ina M. Tibbitts

Ina M. Tibbitts, 88, of Charles City, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

There will be no services.

Ina Minnie Ferch was born July 23, 1921, in Floyd County, the daughter of Ernest and Minnie (Schmidt) Ferch. She attended the Charles City Schools. On April 2, 1938, she was united in marriage to Burr Tibbitts in Osage. Ina was employed at Salsbury as a lab technician. Her interests included fishing, craftwork, reading, puzzles and watching NASCAR.

Living family members include her son, Gary Tibbitts of Charles City; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Lyle and Kale Tibbitts; four sisters; and eight brothers.

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

Kenneth K. Coacher

Kenneth “Kenny” K. Coacher, 95, of Charles City, died Wednesday afternoon, November 4, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Private family services will be held in the chapel at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Kenneth Kincel Coacher was born July 21, 1914, at Mitchell, S.D., the son of Augustus and Mary (Kincel) Coacher. He graduated from the Charles City High School and attended Upper Iowa University for three years. On February 15, 1941, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Chapler at Northwood. Kenny served in the United States Army during WWII from 1941 to 1946. For 40 years, Kenny was employed as a salesman for Farner-Bocken. He received the Governor’s Award for 20 years of volunteering in education. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Lions Club and the Elks. Kenny volunteered at school, church, the Lions Rose Garden, Lions book sales and always enjoyed helping others. His interests included hunting, fishing, sports and growing roses.

Living family members include his wife, Dorothy Coacher of Charles City; daughter, Barbara Thorsen of Maple Grove, Minn.; three nieces, Beverly (James) Conklin of Plainfield, Jeanne (Hugo) Meisser of Sun City, Ariz. and Dianne Krebs of Fort Dodge; nephew, Dennis McCabe of Waterloo; and a sister-in-law, Beth McCabe of Fort Dodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Coacher; two brothers, Darrell Coacher and Wilfred Coacher; and a sister, Marion White.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Elks Charitable Trust, and Learning Center, Lions Club projects or any charity of choice.

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