CharlesCity365.com Obituaries

Ruth W. Huxsol

2008-08-13T08:08:00.002-05:00

Ruth W. Huxsol, 88, of Charles City, died Sunday, August 10, 2008, at Port Charles in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ruth Huxsol will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

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

Ruth Wilhelmina Wulff Huxsol was born September 24, 1919, in Floyd, Iowa, to Herman and Arvilla (Molstead) Wulff. Her father was a butcher and her mother was a homemaker.

Ruth spent her early years in Floyd and was a graduate of Floyd High School.

In the late 1930's, Ruth was married to Kenneth Kellogg, a Charles Citian who went on to become a decorated veteran of World War II. They had two sons, Richard and Donald. Ruth and Kenneth later divorced.

In May of 1968, when Ruth's apartment was devastated by the Charles City tornado, she lived briefly with her sister, Lois. A week later, however, Ray Huxsol proposed and they were married. They were together for 17 years, until his death in 1985.

Between marriages, Ruth became the consummate "single mom," at a time when that term had not been invented. Working as a waitress at Cora's Counter, she and her young
sons lived in a small apartment that was upstairs, over the restaurant.

Never complaining and always working hard, she encouraged her boys to excellence. Though a humble person, she was imbued with patience, persistence and endurance, and she was filled with well-deserved pride throughout her life that both sons graduated from the University of Iowa and enjoyed success in their careers.

Ruth was a kind, but strict, disciplinarian. Though she "ruled the roost" and few escaped her no-nonsense approach to life, she always accomplished her goals with a sense of humor and a twinkle in her eye.

Always in charge and never letting anyone forget it, she was affectionately referred to by her sons, and most of her sons' friends, as "The Chief."

Ruth was well-known, as well as admired and respected, by her customers at Cora's Counter. Many were local businessmen who tirelessly tried to tease Ruth, but learned-often the hard way-that Ruth's wit and good humor were enough to disarm anyone who dared to cross her.

Ruth was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and in earlier years was active in many Moose activities. She also contributed her time to the community, helping others, serving as a Pink Lady at the hospital and as a long-time volunteer at the Community Food Box.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her sisters, Iola and Margaret.

She is survived by her sons, Richard (Clarice), of Denver, Colorado, and Donald, of Novato, California, and her sister, Lois Thoman, of Charles City, as well as four grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In her later years, she had a very special relationship with her nephew, Michael Thoman, and his wife, Maggie, as well as her niece, Darlene Turpen. Each of them unselfishly attended to her many needs after she left her apartment on Rob Roy Lane in 2003.

She was also extremely grateful to Dennis and Barbara Sanvig, and the staff at Port Charles, for the loving care she received while a resident of that facility.

Memorials may be directed to the Charles City Food Box, 912 E St. Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Glenn Walker

2008-08-09T21:08:00.001-05:00

Glenn Walker, 85, of Rockford, died Saturday, August 9, 2008, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Glenn Walker will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Patricia Shaw, of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at Rockford, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Wednesday.

Glenn Archie Walker was born December 4, 1922, at Grundy Center, the son of Archie and Linnie (Baker) Walker. He received his education at Elma. Glenn proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. On July 25, 1949, he was united in marriage to Janet Amsden. Glenn worked for many years at the Oliver/White Farm Corporation as a machine operator. He was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. His interests included hunting, fishing, sightseeing, working word puzzles and putting puzzles together.

Living family members include three children, Ronald Walker of Colo., Ronda Rinehammer of Ind., and Roxanne (Gary) Daniel of Bondurant; seven grandchildren, Brian Walker, Casey Daniel, Nichole, Colleen and Shane Walker, and Brent and James Rinehammer; three great grandchildren, two brothers, Clifford (Arlene) Walker of Stewartville, MN. and Clyde (Berniece) Walker of Charles City; and a sister, Alberta Schmidt of Elma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons, Randy and Roy Walker; and a granddaughter, Nichole Walker.

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

Camilla Struble

2008-08-09T21:04:00.002-05:00

Camilla Struble, 90, of Charles City, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Camilla Struble will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Camilla Francis Reilly Struble was born September 14, 1917, at Jerico, the daughter of Michael and Nellie (Robinson) Reilly. As a child she lived at the Reilly Ridge Settlement and was the last of the Reilly clan to leave the settlement with her family. She graduated from the New Hampton High School in 1936. On April 3, 1937, she was united in marriage to John Struble at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They moved to Charles City in 1942. John died on March 26, 1972. Camilla was a rate clerk for Takin Brothers until the 1968 tornado. She then worked for Farner Hewitt Bocken as an office manager and bookkeeper for 20 years before she retired. Camilla was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anthony‚s Circle and the Soroptimist Club.

Living family members include three daughters, Sharon Grice of Ankeny, Jean (Huey) Watson of Surprise, Ariz. and Ruth (Lee) Shanks of Arkansas City, Kans.; eight grandchildren, David Katcher, Debra Nation, Dan Katcher, Donna Krueger, Karen Ratering, Robert Grice and Cathy and Tim Watson; 23 great grandchildren; and 22 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, Michael John Watson; a great grandson, Harley Jacob Katcher; a sister, Evelyn Reilly; two brothers, Claire and Robert Reilly; and a son-in-law, Darrel Grice.

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

Lee Parson

2008-08-09T21:02:00.002-05:00

Lee Parson, 63, of Charles City, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Lee Parson will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Lee Roland Parson was born January 23, 1945, at New Hampton, the son of Roland and Iva (Bittner) Parson. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1962. Lee proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. On November 8, 1969, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Rassman at Saint Peter‚s Lutheran Church in Riceville. He worked as a tool and die maker for many years, owned and operated Machine Tool Engineering until 1990 and then worked for Trimark as a Process Engineer until retiring. His memberships include Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and AA for 31 years. He enjoyed dancing, camping, growing house plants, hot summer days, playing Cribbage and watching the Vikings and Twins. Family was always important to Lee. He took special interest in all that they were doing including supporting his son‚s coaching career and most importantly enjoying his grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Dorothy Parson of Charles City; three children, Jason (Shelly) Parson of New Hampton, Justin (Mindy) Parson of LaPorte City and Janette (Kevin) Martens of Urbandale; three granddaughters, Katlyn and Ruby Parson and Camryn Martens; three brothers, Gene (Connie) Parson of Charles City, Wayne (Mary Jo) Parson of Ionia and Gary (Jan) Parson of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Max.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City Site, 1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

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

David W. Schmitt

2008-08-05T07:57:00.002-05:00

David W. Schmitt, 59, of 118 Main St. Rockford, Iowa, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at his residence.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Fullerton Funeral Home 302 West Main, Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael Schueller.
A gathering for family and friends will be from 4:00 until 7:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Full Military rites will be held at Riverside Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Humane Society or to Hospice of North Iowa. If you wish to leave stories, condolences, or thoughts you may do so at the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com

David Walter was born on August 27, 1948 in Charles City the son of Nickolas John and Dorothy Alida “Geisler” Schmitt. He graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School in 1966. For the next two years he worked with his father on the family farm. He then honorably served his country in the Army in Vietnam. Upon his return to Rockford he continued farming. David was united in marriage to Sylvia Louise Tegtmeier on March 3, 1971 in Canton, South Dakota. To this union was born four children. David was an avid mushroom hunter and passed his secret spots on to his sons. He also wet his fishing line in the rivers and ponds near Rockford. One of his biggest loves was caring for his miniature Dachshunds Oscar, Ziggy, and Zag. He enjoyed having breakfast and coffee with his many friends in Rockford. He watched Judge Judy and playing Kong and other card games with his family and friends.

David is survived by his four children including his daughter Chantel Schmitt and her husband Pat, New Orleans; three sons Tony Schmitt, Rockford; Luke Schmitt, Cedar Falls; Mark Schmitt, Ely, MN; nine grandchildren, Carrigan and Colbie Schmitt, Colin DeVary, Wyatt, Maverick, and Marshall Schmitt, Skylar Reis, Amber Ringgenberg, and Christina Susk; his special friend Debra Benttine, Rockford; his brother Nick and his wife Janice Schmitt, Osage; his sister Joan Korth, McLean, NE; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

His parents Nickolas and Dorothy Schmitt, brother-in-law Ron Korth, and his nephew David N. Schmitt preceded him in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City, 641-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com

Brandee J. Jeffries

2008-08-05T07:51:00.004-05:00

Brandee J. Jeffries, 31 of 317 Park St. Marble Rock, Iowa died Saturday, August 2, 2008 following a motor vehicle accident near Marble Rock.

A celebration of Brandee’s life will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Roseville. Officiating will be the Rev. Walter Brunkan. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA. and one hour prior to services at the church school in Roseville. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd, Iowa. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Brandee J. Jeffries memorial fund. Anyone wishing to extend sympathies or condolences to the family or share stories may leave them at the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

Brandee Johanna was born on May 22, 1977, along with her twin sister Brooke in Charles City, the daughter of Harvey and Sharon “Fike” Jeffries. She graduated from Rudd, Rockford, Marble Rock Community Schools in 1995. While in school she farmed with Allen Burnett. Later she worked at the Target, Field Stone in Northwood, until it’s closing and then did day care. Her attention and love for children followed her all her life and she was always participating and helping kids. The last eight years she worked in various positions with Ft. Dodge Animal Health Center in Charles City. Brandee was active for many years in coaching summer girls softball, playing on Volleyball league and enjoyed playing in weekend tournaments, and camping with her family and friends. She was known for collecting Coors light memorabilia.

Brandee will be sorely missed by her two daughters Elizabeth K. Schweizer age 9 along with her dad Brad and Avaree Johanna Jeffries age 2 ½ and her dad Eric Hopper both of Marble Rock; her mother and father Harvey and Sharon Jeffries of Rudd; her sisters Brooke and her husband Levi Towsley, and Brittany Jeffries, both of Rudd;, two special nieces Bryana Jeffries, Alysa Towsley and one special nephew Clayton Towsley; Her Paternal grandmother Shirley and her husband Joe Crooks, Mason City; three aunts, Margaret Powell, Roxane Francis, Delores Fike, two uncles Bruce and his wife Laurie and Tim and his wife Cheryl Jeffries

Her maternal grandparents Lillian and Clayton Fike, one aunt Marty Fitzgerald, and one uncle John Fike preceded her in death.

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

Mary Cay Coacher

2008-08-05T07:48:00.001-05:00

Mary Cay Coacher, 64, of Charles City, died Monday, August 4, 2008, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Private graveside services will be held Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate.

Mary Cay Coacher was born June 23, 1944, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Chapler) Coacher. Mary was physically and mentally challenged from birth due to cerebral palsy. She has resided at the Dumont Wellness Center since October of 1985 where she received unbelievably kind and professional care.

Mary Cay is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Coacher of Charles City; a sister, Barbara Thorsen of Maple Grove, Minn.; an aunt and uncle, Beth and Jack McCabe of Ft. Dodge; four cousins, Beverly (James) Conklin of Plainfield, Jeanne (Hugo) Meisser of Sun City, Ariz., Dennis McCabe of Waterloo and Dianne Krebs of Ft. Dodge.

Despite her non-verbal circumstances Mary Cay created much joy. Being blessed with her life taught those who knew her much about living, loving and priorities. Our fervent prayer is that Mary Cay's heavenly life be problem free.

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

J. Clair Nettleton

2008-08-04T08:16:00.002-05:00

J. Clair Nettleton, 87, of Greene, died Saturday, August 2, 2008, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Clair Nettleton will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. Monsignor Walter Brunken will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be held in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Military honors will be conducted by the Tack-Barnett Legion Post 268 of Greene.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. followed by the reciting of the Rosary. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.

Joseph Clair Nettleton was born on February 9, 1921 in rural Greene, Iowa, the son of Louis and Katherine (Loughren) Nettleton. On December 31, 1947, he married the love of his life, Evalyn Poppe, at St. John's in Waterloo, IA. Clair grew up in rural Greene and was active on the family farm until enlisting in the Army in February 1942. Clair served on active duty in England and France before receiving his honorable discharge in November 1945. Upon his return to Iowa, he farmed with his family until 1946 when he started working at the Oliver Tractor assembly in Charles City until 1955. Clair then farmed in rural Floyd County 22 years before taking a job with the State of Iowa in 1977. He retired as Manager of the State Liquor Store in Clarksville, Iowa in 1987. He also worked part time at Greene Farm Equipment Services for more than 25 years until 2003. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, American Legion, V.F.W, and the Iowa Draft Pony Hall of Fame after being
inducted in 1999 during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. His interests included his family, ponies and parades, chuck wagon races, homemade cherry ice cream, and playing cards.

Living family members include his wife Evalyn (Greene); his sons Bruce (Marti) Nettleton of Woodbury, MN and Joe (Lori) Nettleton of Charles City, IA; 5 grandchildren Vanessa (Dan) Kuder, Renee' Nettleton, Marc Nettleton, Sofie Nettleton and J. Ryan Nettleton, III; 1 great grandson Joshua Kuder; 1 brother Jim (Marilyn) Nettleton; three sisters Marge (Jim) Mayer, Ellie (Jim) Hebert, and MaryAnn (Jack) Aurand; 2 Aunts Ceil Maxson and Loretta Loughren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Mary Eileen, and two brothers, Gerald (Gene) and Bill Nettleton.

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

Henrietta "Etta" Lane

2008-08-01T07:49:00.003-05:00

Henrietta "Etta" Lane died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Henrietta "Etta" Lane will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Henrietta Helena Rademacher Lane was born January 20, 1911, at Minonk, Ill., the daughter of John and Johana (Leffers) Rademacher. She graduated from the Floyd High School. On November 14, 1930, she was united in marriage to Ivan Lane at the Floyd Methodist Church. Etta was employed at the Grocery Store and Telephone Office at Floyd from 1926 to 1930; Hart Parr from 1942-1943; Hwy Café from 1951 to 1954; Uptown Café from 1958 to 1964; Point Café from 1964 to 1965; and 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home from 1972 to 1973. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Relief Corps, Royal Neighbors, Central Star Club, Charter Member of the Woman of the Moose, V.F.W., Rebekah's, State Navy Mothers Commander, Local Navy Club, Degree of Honor and Senior Citizens. Her interests included sewing, cooking, quilting, playing cards and bingo.

Living family members include her seven children, Ivadelle (Jerry) Stevenson of Charles City, Delton (Sharon) Lane of Charles City, Claire (Lucille) Lane of Charles City, Betty Rex of Marble Rock, John (Judi)Lane of Charles City, Linda (Allen) Steffler of LaGrande, Ore. and Virginia (Ron) Kneisel of Cedar Rapids; daughter-in-law, Janet Lane; 22 grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren; 23 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ivan, in 1990; son, Guy Lane in April of 2008; two grandchildren, Konnie Messerlie and Jeffrey Lane; three son-in-laws, Russel Kniesel, James Messerlie and James Rex; two sisters, Jennie Onken and Alvina Koehler; and four brothers, Edmund, George, William and Herman Rademacher.

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

Irene Baldwin

2008-07-27T19:38:00.000-05:00

Irene Baldwin, 93, of Charles City, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Irene Baldwin will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert, of 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 1 p.m. until service time on Tuesday.

Irene Ruth Steele Baldwin was born August 2, 1914, at Caledonia, Minn., the daughter of Clarence and Iveeda (Twite) Steele. She graduated from Caledonia High School. On August 5, 1940, she was united in marriage to Joseph Steele at Decorah. They resided in Charles City where Joseph died on October 24, 1977. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Her interests included playing cards and gardening. Irene also volunteered for many years at the Treasure Chest.

Living family members include a brother, Francis Steele of LaCrosse, Wis.; two sisters, Marie Rose and Mavis Reinhardt both of Caledonia, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews including Barb (Larry) Gelner of Charles City; and two nephews, Bruce DeBower and Barry (Cheryl) DeBower both of Charles City.

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

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

Elda M. Meyers

2008-07-22T10:48:00.003-05:00

Elda M. Meyers, 93, of Charles City, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Elda Meyers will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Reverend
Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. and a Vigil
Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.

Elda Mary LaBounty Meyers was born June 24, 1915, at Charles City, the daughter of Louis and Ida (Springer) LaBounty. She graduated from the
Immaculate Conception Catholic School. On February 7, 1934, she was united in marriage to Leonard Meyers at Charles City. Elda was employed
at Gibbons Ready to Wear for five years and the Floyd County Treasurers Office for 20 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, St. Mary Circle, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and the V.F.W. Her interests included cooking, going to dances, watching softball, an
avid Chicago Cubs fan, rodeos, traveling, wintering in Florida, and her grandchildren.

Living family members include her three children, Myrna (Lyle) Schlader, DeWayne (Darlene) Meyer and Shirley (Chuck) Weiss all of Charles City;
17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Kristin Schlader; and four brothers, Harry, Lloyd, Russell and Raymond
LaBounty.

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

Lenos Lloyd Ensign

2008-07-19T08:59:00.002-05:00

Lenos Lloyd Ensign, entered this world Tuesday July 15, 2008, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly as one of God's little angels.

Family graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Greenwood Cemetery at Nashua with Pastor Deborah Gage officiating.

Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family.

He is survived by his mother and father, Lindsay Connor and Kerry Ensign of Nashua; two step-brothers, Brett and Keyan Ensign; his step-sister, Madisyn Ensign; maternal grandparents, Lorie (Lee) Fisher of Nashua; paternal grandparents, Connie (Don) Sherman of Horton and Rick (Becky) Ensign of Nashua; maternal great-grandparents, Lenos & Kay Connor of Nashua; step great-grandmothers, Rose Marie Sherman and Betty Caster both Charles City.

Lenos was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents.

Adam M. Lack

2008-07-19T08:40:00.004-05:00

Adam M. Lack, 33, of Nora Springs, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in a single vehicle accident in rural Mitchell County.

A funeral Mass for Adam Lack will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor, will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Adam Michael Lack was born May 13, 1975, at Mason City, the son of Gary (deceased) and Veronica (Naumann) Lack. Adam spent his childhood in several towns in northern Iowa including Rockford, Cedar Falls, and Mason City before moving to Buffalo, Wyo. during his freshman year of high school. He was a remarkably gifted wrestler, becoming an AAU national champion at the age of 9 and 4-time high school state place winner in Wyoming. He was valedictorian of his class at Buffalo High School, received an academic scholarship to Brown University and recently received his degree in business economics from Brown University in Providence, R.I. He had formerly owned and operated the Floyd Y restaurant in Floyd. More recently he had operated the Eagle's Nest bar in Nora Springs. Until the time of his death he was an ethanol plant
operations supervisor at POET Biorefining. He enjoyed reading, writing and fishing in his spare time. Adam's life was one of caring for others including his mother, Veronica, and his nieces and nephews. He was deeply thoughtful and loving. He was protective of his loved ones. After the death of his father from cancer in 2004, Adam remained at home to help his mother with managing the family farm while pursuing his business ventures and working at the ethanol plant. One of his best college friends, Ray Rocha, died on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center attacks. Another dear friend, Dimitri Gavriel, was later killed in action in Iraq after joining the marines. Regarding the friends he had lost Adam had written, "I wish I could fish with Dimitri once more, and do anything with Ray." Adam may be described best in his own writing. In relation to his love of family and friends, "One of my favorite occasional occurrences is being awoken early by my giggling nieces, Gabriella and Erica. Time spent with friends, preferably laughing, is a priority for me." In relation to his quest for answers, "I like thunderstorms and truth, because they answer to no one. somewhere there's always an equation I'm working on in my mind that haunts me; but I'll always break it." He described his heroes as "all those who swim against the tide or care for the less fortunate."

He is survived by his mother, Veronica Lack of Nora Springs; five siblings, Anthony Lack of Baytown, TX, Tanya (Shawn) Hamilton of Dallas, TX, Heidi (Robert) Thunhorst of Iowa City, Benjamin (Fernanda DeCollo) Lack of Des Moines, and William (Brandi Moon) Lack of Iowa City; and nieces and nephews, Gustav Thunhorst, Erica Lack, Gabriella Lack, and Catherina Lack. His boyish laugh and warm sense of humor will
remain with everyone always.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father.

Memorials may be directed to the Lack Educational Fund of the Knights of Columbus, 1475 325th Street, Nora Springs, IA 50458.

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

Florence C. Burke

2008-07-19T08:39:00.001-05:00

Florence C. Burke, 88, of 801 Blunt Parkway, Charles City, died Saturday July 12, 2008 at the Floyd County Medical Center.

A Family Prayer Services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday July 15, 2008 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Carl Ries and Sr. Diana Blong. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Inurnment of the cremated remains will be in Calvary Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Food Pantry of Charles City.

Florence was born on February 29, 1920 in Dubuque the daughter of Leo and Mary (Kettenhoffen) Cunningham. She graduated from Dubuque High School, then attended secretarial school in Dubuque. She enjoyed playing tennis and ice-skating at the nearby rink with her friends. She married Lt. Kenneth J. Burke who was in the military on April 26, 1943 at St. Martha's Church in Sarasota, FL. They moved to Charles City in 1950 where Kenneth operated his CPA office for 30 years and raised three children, Barbara (Holm) of Delano, MN, Patricia Hanson of Glendale, AZ, and Thomas Burke, of Coeur D'Alene, ID. She had a great opportunity in spending time with her grandchildren. They were members of Immaculate Conception Church. Florence was active as a Girl Scout Leader, selling Real Estate, and volunteering as a Pink Lady at the hospital. Her family surrounded her life, and she loved living on Cedar Circle by the river and later at the apartment on Rob Roy Lane. She spent her last two years at Port Charles.

Florence is survived in addition to her three children, three grandchildren, Sara, Andy, and Emma; four Great Grandchildren Ben, Peter, Jamie, and Max; one sister, Barbara Gesell, Oklahoma City, and Leo Cunningham, Los Angeles, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth on November 5, 1996, her sister Ethel (Ney) and brother Joseph Cunningham.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, 641-228-4211 www.Fullertonfh.com Those wishing to share stories, condolences, or memories may do so at the funeral home web site.

Jeanette “Janey” L. Kepple

2008-07-19T08:38:00.002-05:00

Jeanette “Janey” L. Kepple, 89 of 1007 Court St., Charles City, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at Congregational Church, 502 N. Jackson Charles City. On Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:30 PM. Officiating will be Rev. Phil Cord. Visitation will be at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City On Friday, July 11, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website.

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

Marvin J. Winters

2008-07-19T08:35:00.000-05:00

Marvin J. Winters, 78, of 516 20th SE, Mason City, died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 11, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Judy Wooton. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd ST. SE, Mason City. The family will greet friends from 5 until 7:00 PM. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Marvin Winters memorial fund.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of N.I. 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401 641-423-8676 www.fullertonfh.com

Timothy W. Hubbard

2008-07-19T08:33:00.002-05:00

Timothy W. Hubbard, 26 of 628 S. Carolina, Mason City died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd ST. SE. Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Kenneth Gehling, Chaplain of Mercy Hospital. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral chapel and again one hour prior to services. Timothy will be cremated at Cremation Services of North Iowa following the services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Timothy Hubbard Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family at the www.fullertonfh.com website. A lunch for family and friends will be served following the services at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Tim was born on November 3, 1981 in Rockford, Illinois the son of David Wayne and Brenda “Thompson” Hubbard. He attended school in Rockford, Illinois and then Mason City. For 3 ½ years he worked in the tobacco fields in Kentucky and did construction work installing concrete foundations. While he lived with his adoptive mother Julie and her husband John Stafford of Vine Grove, KY. He then moved back to Mason City and was a heavy equipment operator driving concrete trucks, while building the Avenue of the Saints. His last job was laying carpet and tile for the Flooring Gallery in Mason City. He very much enjoyed fishing with his brother Jeffery, riding dirt bikes, hunting, and dancing at area clubs. His best friend who treated him like a brother, James Hauser would join Tim in hanging out with friends and family, attending concerts, camping, and swimming at Big Blue. Tim will be remembers for his practical jokes and sense of humor.

Those left to remember include his mother’s Brenda Gustafson and fiancé Clay Trytten, Mason City; Julie and John Stafford, Vine Grove, KY; his son Nicholas Wayne Hubbard, Charles City, his daughter Jasmin Petzoldt, Mason City, His maternal Grandmother Mary Lou Thompson, Mason City; Paternal Grandparents, Richard and his wife Sandy Hubbard, and Karen Hubbard all of Love’s Park, Ill; five sisters Nichole Hubbard, Charles City; Christina and her husband Adrflo Hernadze, Garret, KY; Johnna Bieneman, Vine Grove, KY; Patricia Park, Brandburge, KY; Jamie Thompson, Garret, KY; two brothers David Hubbard, Charles City; Jeffery Johnson, Lexington, KY; 4 uncles, and 3 aunts, and several nieces and nephews.

His father David who died in 1994 and his Maternal Grandfather George Thompson preceeded Tim in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd St. SE Mason City, IA 50401. 641-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com

Daniel L. Sharp

2008-07-19T08:32:00.001-05:00

Daniel L. Sharp, 86, of 21992 200th St., Rockford, died early Monday morning at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

Private family services will be held at a later date.Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave. Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311 www.fullertonfh.com

Thelma Nockels

2008-07-07T09:30:00.002-05:00

Thelma Nockels, 88, of Charles City, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Thelma Nockels will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries 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 8p.m. Thursday where a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

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

Pearl M. Carbiener

2008-07-07T09:20:00.001-05:00

Pearl M. Carbiener, 99, of 209 Park Dr., Charles City, died Sunday July 6, 2008 at Chautauqua 11th Street Home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. 641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com

Harold Lloyd Bailey

2008-07-02T19:20:00.002-05:00

Harold Lloyd Bailey, 63, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at his residence of ALS (Lou Gehrig‚s Disease).

Funeral services for Harold Bailey will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Harold Lloyd Bailey was born January 5, 1945, in Belmond, the son of Lloyd and Dorothy (Olsen) Bailey. He graduated from Dumont High School. On March 20, 1965, he was united in marriage to Judy Ritzman at the Central Methodist Church in Charles City. After living in Waverly until 1970, they farmed south of Charles City. Harold was employed with Terex in Waverly for 39 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Harold enjoyed farming and raising cattle. Family was always important to Harold and he looked forward to being a part of their lives. Harold will also be remembered for the mischievous spark in his eye.

Living family members include his wife, Judy Bailey of Charles City; two daughters, Hope (Mick) Timmerman of Cedar Falls and Kathy (Dave) Strauser of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Jordan and Nathan Timmerman and Carly and Courtney Strauser; his mother, Dorothy Bailey of Hampton; and three sisters, Karen (Harry) Jungling of Bristow, Linda (John) Campbell of Hampton and Ellen (Larry) Day of Shell Rock.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Bailey in August of 1985.

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

Bernard L. Meyer

2008-07-02T19:14:00.002-05:00

Bernard L. Meyer, 78, of Charles City, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Bernard Meyer will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor June Keel will officiate. Burial will be in Osage Cemetery in Osage. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

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

Bernard Loren Meyer was born May 5, 1930, at Fairmont, Minn., the son of Roy and Ruth (Flora) Meyer. He graduated from the Rudd High School in 1949. As a senior he played 1st base on the 1949 State Championship Baseball Team. On January 16, 1951, he was united in marriage to Jeanne Brandau at Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. He served in the United States Marines and in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Bernard was employed for 38 years by the Milwaukee Railroad as a Telegrapher, which later became the Soo Line. He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, American Legion, Honor Guard, and Charles City Singers. Bernard enjoyed volunteering on the Ruthven Fire Department for 14 years. His interests included square dancing, golf, working with stain glass, crossword puzzles, and the church choir.

Living family members include his wife, Jeanne Meyer of Charles City; five children, Cathy (Tom) Dole of Brandon, Miss., Mike (Jackie) Meyer of Ruthven, Monty (Beverly) Meyer of Bettendorf, Rhonda (Kevin) Griffin of Laurens, and Jim (Brenda) Meyer of Omaha, Nebr.; 10 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; step-mother, Florence Meyer of Fairmont, Minn.;two half sisters, Janice (Don) Larsen of Warner Springs, Calif. and Nancy (Bill) Roslansky of Fairmont, Minn.; and a half brother, Steven (Becky) Meyer of Fairmont, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant son, Loren Meyer in 1953.

Memorials may be directed to the Messiah Lutheran Church, 705 3rd Ave. Charles City, IA 50616, Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert St. Charles City, IA 50616 or Friends of Cancer in care of First Citizens National Bank, 300 N Main St. Charles City, IA 50616

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

Phyllis "Fern" Hobert

2008-07-02T13:29:00.002-05:00

Phyllis "Fern" Hobert, 88, of Charles City, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Phyllis "Fern" Hobert will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Charles City. Pastor Ruth Yeaton 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 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.

Phyllis Fern Newton Hobert was born March 29, 1920, at Hartville, Mo., the daughter of Esther Gene and Mary Sada (Young) Newton. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1939. On September 28, 1941, she was united in marriage to Wendell Hobert at Charles City. Fern was employed part-time at the Salsbury Baptist Home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cordova Circle and Central Star Club. Fern enjoyed volunteering at the church kitchen, Bible School and Meals onWheels. Her interests included gardening, canning and freezing vegetables, baking, helping at church, traveling and card club for more then 40 years.

Living family members include her husband, Wendell Hobert of Charles City; six children, Linda (Robert) Milton of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert (Judy) Hobert of Penn Valley, Calif., Lester (Linda) Hobert of Charles
City, Mary (Jerry) Cross of Forest City, Edward (Teresa) Hobert of Charles City and Aaron Hobert of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two brothers, Duane (Carolyn) Newton of Carson City, Nev. and Kenneth Dean Newton of Burlington; two sister-in-laws, Dorothy (Don) Swinton of Waverly and Norma (Paul) Nieman of Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darrel Newton; nephew, Mike Swinton; and sister-in-law, Phyllis M. Hobert.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel Ln Charles City, IA 50616 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Mid-Iowa Chapter, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, 700 E. University
Des Moines, IA 50316.

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

Gladys Winters

2008-06-25T16:05:00.003-05:00

Gladys Winters, 81, of Charles City, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Gladys Winters will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. 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. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Gladys Irene Darrow Winters, was born May 8, 1927, at Deerfield, the daughter, of Delbert and Vera (Strickler) Darrow. She grew up on a farm where at a young age she took a great interest in cooking and by the age of ten cooked and served entire family meals. Gladys graduated from the Colwell High School as valedictorian. She married James Webb in 1944. From this union a son, Stanley, was born. They later divorced. On October 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to Forest "Louie" Winters. They farmed near Charles City. Gladys was employed as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell for 31 years. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where she served as president, secretary and treasurer several times over the years for the Trinity United Methodist Church Women's Clubs and Midi's group. Gladys loved cooking. She had a collection of over 200 cookbooks and 20 plus boxes of clipped recipes as she was always ready to try something new. Many of her favorite recipes can be found in locally published cookbooks. She made cookies many years for the Red Cross Blood Bank each month, averaging up to 12 dozen a month. Gladys loved to garden and plant flowers. Flowers surrounded their home. She was a member of the Cowbelles, Beef Producers, Cattlemen's Club, Senior Club and several other organizations.

Living family members include her three children, Carol Anne (Larry Schriever of Floyd, Stanley (Cheryl) Webb of Cannon Falls, Minn. and Michael (Sherry) Winters of Osage; eight grandchildren, Eric, Letti, Lauri, Troy, Tamara, Eric, Heidi, Stephen and their spouses; 26 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Litterer of Charles City and Judy (Don) Bluhm of Charles City; three brothers, Dean (Anita) Darrow of Charles City, Keith (Alydth) Darrow of Cedar Falls and Paul (Sharon) Darrow of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; great grandson, Ethan Gates; sister, Karen Darrow; a brother, Kenneth Darrow; a sister-in-law, Esther Darrow; and a nephew, David Darrow. The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert R. Swab

2008-06-23T10:01:00.004-05:00

Robert R. Swab, 84, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Robert Swab will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at 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. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

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

Robert Raymond Swab was born September 13, 1923, at Marble Rock, the son of Clarence and Elsie (Kivell) Swab. He graduated from the Greene High School and attended 2 years at Overland College. At the age of 17 Robert entered the United States Navy where he was stationed in the South Seas. While in the Navy, Robert attained the rank of Ensign and began training to become a pilot. After leaving the Navy, Robert finished his training and became a private pilot for his business. On April 20, 1947, he was united in marriage to Wreatha Williams at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For 52 years he was an owner of Allied Construction Company in Charles City. Robert was a member of the Elks Club, president of the Iowa Concrete Association and served on the board of directors for First Citizens Bank. His interests included playing golf, playing cards with his friends, operating heavy equipment, construction, and spending time with his daughter and grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Wreatha Swab of Charles City; daughter, Teresa Nelson of Duluth, Minn.; four grandchildren, Melanie Nelson, Amy Nelson, John Nelson and Leah (Randy) Ritzko; great granddaughter, Violet Ritzko; brother, Max Swab of Marshalltown; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Wilma Grant, Aileen Samek and Marguerite Swab.

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