CharlesCity365.com Obituaries

Dale Groesbeck

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:12:00 +0000

Dale Groesbeck, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Dale Groesbeck will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary 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 5 to 8 p.m. Friday where the Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary at 5:30 p.m. and where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour before the Mass at the church.

Francis Dale Groesbeck was born July 7, 1926, at Charles City, the son of Spencer and Dorothy (Wolf) Groesbeck. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1944. Dale proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II serving in Tinian and the Philippines. On August 3, 1947, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Jean Loye at the Church of the Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, Minn. Dale attended Hamilton Business School before beginning his career with the Charles City Post Office where he would work for over 30 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, a life member of the American Legion Post #174, V.F.W. Post #3914 and the Nashua Town & Country Club. His interests included golfing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Living family members include his wife, Jean of Charles City; 4 children, David (Shizuko) Groesbeck of Fredericksburg, Va., Douglas (Linda) Groesbeck of Charles City, Julie (Mike) Barrett of Wilber, Nebr., and Jayne Stowe of Charles City; 8 grandchildren, Eisaku (Tammi) Groesbeck, Kenji (Angie) Groesbeck, Jennifer (Jody) Armentrout, Emily (Jeff) Griswold, Teresa (John) Knudtson, Dan Groesbeck, Sean (Kristen) Stowe and Jordan Stowe; 4 great grandchildren, Rasy Groesbeck, Jackson Stowe, Ethyn Groesbeck and Logan Armentrout; a brother, Monty (Pat) Groesbeck of Brainard, Minn; two sisters-in-law, Joanne (Jersey) Jermier of Cedar Falls and Judy (Tom) Courtney of McKinney, Tex.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a great grandson, Hayden Dale Stowe.

Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City, IA 50616 or for the research of neurology or cardiovascular diseases at Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

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

Dolores Gray

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:13:00 +0000

Dolores Gray, 87, of Charles City, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Dolores Gray will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

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

Dolores Swehla Gray was born August 2, 1922, in Chickasaw County, the daughter of Charles and Nora (Hugeback) Swehla. She graduated from North Washington. On April 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Selmer Gray. In 1962 they opened the S&D Lounge which they owned and operated for several years and then farmed. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Saint Francis Circle and Heritage Club. Her interests included dancing, playing cards, gardening, going to the cabin at Harper’s Ferry and fishing. Family was always important to Dolores and she looked forward to sharing her life with them. Dolores will always be remembered as a very hard worker and for her love of animals.

Living family members include three children, Bonnie (Leonard) Tegtmeier of Charles City, Larrie (Leigh) Gray of Austin, Minn. and Charles (Brenda) Gray of Cedar Falls; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on January 16, 1983; and a great grandson, Michael McCormick.

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

Dale V. Holm

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Dale V. Holm, 60, of Osage, formerly of Charles City, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at his home of natural causes.

Funeral services for Dale Holm will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens at a later date. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

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.

Dale Victor Holm was born March 5, 1950, at Osage, the son of Victor and Lorraine (Zimmerman) Holm. He attended the Charles City High School and later received his GED. Dale proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. On July 31, 1971, he was united in marriage to Vickie Debban at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Dale worked at various places including White Farm Equipment Company and Happy Pork which is owned by Karl Theis. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. His interests included fishing, golfing, woodworking, gardening, feeding squirrels and watching high school and college wrestling. Family was very important to Dale and he always took special interest in what family members were involved in. He also looked forward to visiting with his friends.

Living family members include his wife, Vickie Holm of Osage; four children, Scott (Kim) Holm of Osage, Adam (Carla) Holm of Parkersburg, Travis (Heather) Holm of Osage currently living in Greene and Becky Holm and partner Paula Meynig of San Diego, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, Dustin and Daniel Holm, Adam Stuart and Cierra Holm, Michelle, William and Tyler Aukes and Tyler, Emma and Anna Holm; four brothers, Al (Karen) Holm of Swaledale, Bob (Barb) Holm of Orchard, Rick Holm of Charles City and Don (Shirley) Holm of Charles City; and three sisters, Jackie (Al) Jacobs of Ellendale, Minn., Judy (Roger) Grimm of Elma and Diane (Tim) Francis of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Gloria Crumpton and husband Jim; a niece, Kim Grimm; and a nephew, Brian Crumpton.

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

Dolores Gray

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Doris Sharp

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Doris Sharp, 91, of Charles City, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Doris Sharp will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Bachman of the First Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery at Marble Rock.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday.

Doris Harriet Anderson Sharp was born May 6, 1918, in Rush City, Minn., the daughter of Harry and Aleda (Lund) Anderson. She graduated from South High School at Minneapolis, Minn. On April 23, 1939, she married Marvin Sharp at Minneapolis. They were engaged in farming until their divorce. She enjoyed working at Cashman’s Flower Shop for a number of years. Doris taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the Charles City Women’s Club, Friendly Birthday Club and Floyd County Volunteers. Doris enjoyed traveling, having visited eight countries and all 50 of the United States. Her interests included painting, crocheting, reading, writing poetry, and making quilts and lap robes.

Living family members include four children, Richard “Dick” Sharp of Greenville, Ill., Gerald “Jerry” D. (Jean) Sharp of Charles City, Darryl Sharp of Raymond and Carol (Ronald) Martin of Decorah; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a brother, Leslie (Lorraine) Anderson of Minneapolis, Minn. and a sister, Joyce Droel of Northfield, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Wayne Sharp; a grandson, Dennis Sharp; two brothers, Wendell and Willard Anderson; and a sister, Phyllis Melcher.

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

Kathlene E. Boggess

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Kathlene E. Boggess, 63, of 707 6th Avenue in Charles City, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Eleventh Street Chautauqua in Charles City.

A memorial service will be held at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. and continue until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial of cremains will be at a later date in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. 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 the family.

Kathlene was born on November 25, 1946 in Page, Nebraska, the daughter of John C. and Vennette (Stevens) Emerson. She had been a resident of Charles City for 43 years. Kathlene was united in marriage to Kenneth Boggess on November 9, 1968 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Kenneth; son, Kelly Boggess; siblings, Merrylee (Lester) Johnson, Chris (Gene) Johnson, John (Sandy) Emerson, Jim (Donna) Emerson, Maggie (Norman) Benson, Patricia (Joe) Clappier and Michael (Susan) Emerson; and special friends, the Stewart family, Dean, Sara, Ryan, Nick and Adam.

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

Steven R. Burke

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Steven R. Burke, 58 of Des Moines, and formerly of Rockford, Iowa, who died Monday evening, March 15, 2010 at the West Bridge Care and Rehab Center in Winterset, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, 21 3rd ST. NW, Rockford, Iowa. Officiating will be the Rev. Judy Wooton. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First United Methodist Church, Rockford. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Steven Robert was born the oldest child of seven to Edward and Maxine (Myers) Burke in Charles City, Iowa on September 13, 1951. He graduated from Rudd-Rockford, Marble Rock High School and then attended Lincoln Technology Institute for Automotive Training In Des Moines. He started his career at General Tire and Stivers Lincoln Mercury and then for Zook Harley Davidson. In 1972 he worked for John Deere Works in Ankeny, Iowa and continued there for 30 years until he had a spinal cord injury and was forced to retire due to a disability. At the end of his career he was the final inspector for Deere. Steve loved life and enjoyed being a part of the outdoors, spending time with his brothers fishing in Wisconsin, catching his all time record of a 49 inch Muskie, hunting pheasants and deer, tending his garden, riding his motorcycle to Colorado and taking his dog Hershel on rides on it. His love of life was his family, nieces and nephews first and his cats Mira, Daisy, Mazzie and Tiger. Steve was a very generous guy and always took care of others. He was very active in the Local 450.

Those thankful in sharing Steve’s life include his mother Maxine Burke, Rockford; three sisters Marilou and her husband Donald Dormeier, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Ellen and her husband Mike Shea, Hampton, IA; Kristi Mason, Rockford; three brothers Ervin and his wife Jane Burke, Ottumwa, IA; Mike and his wife Mary Burke, Harlan, IA; Robert and his wife Michelle Burke, Rochester, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

His Father in 2000 and his maternal grandparents Harold and Mary Myers preceded him in death.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com

Pamela J. Swan-Gitsch

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:39:00 +0000

Pamela J. Swan-Gitsch, 62, of Charles City, died Saturday afternoon, March 13, 2010, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

There will be no services.

Pamela Joyce Swan was born April 6, 1947, the daughter of Harlan and Barbara (Markwick) Swan. She graduated form Hawkeye Community College in 1992. After college Pamela was a LPN Nurse for many years. Her interests included spending time on the computer and internet and spending time with her family.

Living family members include her two daughters, Stephanie Swan of Bradgate and Kathleen (Rick) Burcham of Rudd; four grandchildren, Benjamin Jacobsen, Coty Miller, Jasmine Roper and Brianna Burcham; and a brother, David (Kathy) Swan of Denton, Tex.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a half sister, Walda Willey.

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

Vonda Obermier

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Vonda Obermier, 64, of Charles City, died Friday, March 12, 2010, at her home. Per Vonda’s request there will be no funeral services.

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

Ann M. Hume

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:24:00 +0000

Ann M. Hume, 82, of Charles City, died Friday morning, March 12, 2010, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Memorial services for Ann Hume will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

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

Ann Mae Mackamul was born November 18, 1927, in Colwell, the daughter of Nickolaus and Mae Elizabeth (Bill) Mackamul. She graduated from the Charles City Community School. Ann was a lifelong resident of Charles City where she met and married Robert “Roy” Hume on September 1, 1946, at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. She began working for Salsbury Laboratories in 1954 and retired in 1992. Ann was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Aid Circle of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and served as treasurer of the Senior Center for many years. Her interests included sewing, baking and actively volunteered her time and talents.

Living family members include her daughters, Marcia (Jack) Taylor of Marble Rock and Cynthia (Lee) Chambers of Robins; four grandchildren, Michael (Gina) Taylor, Wendy (John) Dearth, Pamela (Ronn) Datema and Robert (Jill) Chambers; a great grandson, Douglas Taylor; brother, George (Peg) Mackamul; several aunts; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Lester Mackamul and Joe Mackamul; and a sister, Delores Swinton.

A special thank you to Dr. Schrodt and to the Mason City Mercy Cancer Center, doctors and staff for their many months of exceptional care and also to the staff and friends at Port Charles Assisted Living and 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church or Charles City Senior Center.

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

William F. Caha

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

William F. Cahal, 81, of Plainfield, died March 11, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for William Cahal will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday 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 in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

William Frederick Cahal was born June 29, 1928, in Floyd County, the son of William and Clara (Farley) Cahal. He attended Floyd County Country Schools. He was united in marriage to Lavonna Matthews. They later divorced. Bill then married Clarice Hicks and they later divorced. In the 1950’s, he was employed at Goodyear Air Craft in Litchfield, Ariz. and later in San Diego, Calif. Bill moved back to Iowa in 1959 to take over his father’s farm west of Nashua, where he milked cows and farmed until 1998. After selling the dairy farm, he bought a small farm near Plainfield where he raised stock cows and in 2008 he purchased Cliff’s Place in Horton. Bill enjoyed cattle, working on the farm, flying in his younger years, and visiting with people. He will be remembered for taking an interest in everyone and always being able to make friends fast.

Living family members include his sister, Betty Emmel of Charles City; nieces and nephews, Charles Nauman of Bishop, Calif., Patti (Dave) Tibbitts of Charles City and Karl Emmel of Charles City; and great nieces and nephews, Brian Nauman of Bishop, Calif, Nathaniel King of Mason City, Lydia King of Charles City and Callista King of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lucille Nauman; and a nephew, Michael Nauman.

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

Maxine Pattschull

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Maxine Pattschull, 83, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services for Maxine Pattschull will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Maxine Ivadelle Freiberg Pattschull was born February 10, 1927, at Charles City, the daughter of Carl and Sylvia (Erion) Freiberg. She was raised by her aunt and uncle Elsie and Dale Stewart. Maxine graduated from the Charles City High School in 1945. On February 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Everett Pattschull at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. They farmed southwest of Charles City. Maxine also worked at Salsbury Laboratories and for several years at Northwestern Bell. Her interests included traveling, playing cards and bargain shopping. She always looked forward to sharing her life with her family and friends.

Living family members include her husband, Everett Pattschull of Charles City, three children, Kathy (Douglas) Franke, Debra (James) Mehmen both of Charles City and Tracy (Janice) Pattschull of Greene; seven grandchildren, Bridgette (Bryan) Quade, Brandon (Lindsey) Franke, Heather, Shane and Ashly Mehmen, Toya (Jeff) Heideman and Cody Pattschull; six great grandchildren; a sister, Mavis (Clem) Kilby of Charles City; three half sisters, Patty (Lyle) Bunston of Goldfield and Jean (Roger) Duffield and Carmen (Keith) Angell both of Charles City; and two half brothers, William (Sharon) Freiberg of Charles City and William (Mavis) Severson of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two half sisters, Bonnie Severson and Joan Schneider.

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

Dale Nehls

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Dale Nehls, 40, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Charles City, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services for Dale Nehls will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Colwell United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and an hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Dale Arthur Nehls was born August 7, 1969, at Charles City, the son of Clair and LaDonna (Simerson) Nehls. He graduated from the Charles City High School, received his Bachelors Degree from Luther College and attended Iowa State. Dale had been employed for several years at Principal Financial Group in Mason City. His interests included playing guitar and listening to music. Dale also looked forward to the times spent with his family.

Living family members include three brothers, David (Charlotte) Nehls of Charles City, Doug Nehls of Norwalk and Daniel “Pete” Nehls and special friend Toots of New Hampton; seven sisters, Mary (Gary) Druehl of Colwell, Karen (Bob) Roethler of Charles City, Diana (Dean) Bucknell of Charles City, Susan (Steve) Redmond of Charles City, Chris (Tony) Byers of Colwell, Cathy (Randy) Nibaur of Austin, Minn. and Theresa (David) Turpen of Webster City; a foster brother, Bill (Edna) Wynniger of Lansing; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dennis Nehls; and a nephew, Scott Druehl.

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

Emma Mohring

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Emma Mohring, 96, of Charles City, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Eleventh Street Chautauqua in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main Street in Charles City on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. 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.

Emma Tahlkeanne Amelia Mohring was born on December 31, 1913 in Kossuth County, Iowa, the daughter of Klaas and Mary (Rath) Zimmerman. She was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Lotts Creek, Iowa. As a child, her family moved to the Rockford area, where she was confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Delwood “Heinie” Mohring on August 20, 1931 in Charles City. In 1936 her family again moved north of Charles City, her father would pass away soon after. Heinie and Emma would eventually move to their current home, the longtime family farm, north of Charles City.

Emma was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed taking care of her home and working on the farm. She also took pride that she still mowed her own yard and drove her car until the age of 95 years. Her family was important to her and she kept up with the daily events of their lives. She loved the family celebrations where she always volunteered to bring the pies, with raisin cream, apple and custard being her favorites.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delwood “Heinie” in 1987; great grandson, David Kapping in 1974; son-in-law, Delbert Kapping in 1990; sisters, Louise Anderson and Ella Hicok; and brothers, Herman, Benny and Emil Zimmerman.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Evelyn Kapping of Nashua; grandchildren, Barbara (Larry) Fuls of Charles City, Sheri (Darrell) Bonorden and Dennis (Judy) Kapping, all of Nashua; great grandchildren, Jenifer (Kurt) Leistikow, Amy (Jon) Paulus, Ashley Bonorden, Eric Kapping, Jeff Kapping and Kyle Bonorden; eight great-great grandchildren; sisters, Esther Meyne of Charles City and Maryanne Stenhart of Waverly; sister-in-law, Savera Zimmerman of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

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

Jamie L. Fox

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Jamie L. Fox, 33, of Greene, died February 27, 2010, in an accident.

Funeral services for Jamie Fox will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor David Werges and Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Jamie Lee Barr was born January 20, 1977, at Charles City, the daughter of Steven and Diane (Sabin) Barr. She graduated from Charles City High School. On March 30, 1996, she was united in marriage to Chet Fox at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Jamie was employed at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City as a secretary. She coached girls’ softball in Greene and was very active in her girls’ activities. Her interests included jewelry making, arts, crafts, camping, boating, outdoors, animals, hobby farming and spending time with her family.

Living family members include her husband, Chet Fox of Greene; three daughters, Allison, Kaylie and Hannah Fox all of Greene; parents, Steve and Diane Barr of Charles City; sister, Angie (Tim) Ross of Austin, Minn.; brother, Doug (Amber) Barr of Tecumseh, Okla.; maternal grandmother, Agnes Sabin of Oelwein; paternal grandparents; Roland and Annette Barr of Mercedes, Tex.; parents-in-law, Shelley Fox of Cresco and David Fox of New Haven; and many aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her great grandparents; and maternal grandfather, Alvin Sabin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family or the Ronald McDonald House.

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

Amanda Gray

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Amanda Gray, 101, of Charles City, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Amanda Gray will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Amanda Catherine Howe Gray was born April 25, 1908, at Charles City, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Harnisch) Howe. She graduated from the Charles City High School. Amanda married Frank Gray and they later separated. For many years she worked at the Oliver Corporation. Amanda was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church where she had sung in the choir. Her interests included reading the Bible and cooking.

Living family members include three children, Dorothy Hadley of Charles City, Ronald Gray of Big Lake, Minn. and Raymond (Gerri) Gray of Littleton, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a great grandson; a sister, Lenora Webber; a brother, Marvin Howe; and a son-in-law, Charles Hadley.

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

Frances M. Hundt

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Frances M. Hundt, 87, of Charles City, died Wednesday evening, February 24, 2010, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Frances Hundt will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of the Jordan River and Colwell U.C.C. will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

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

Frances Marie Hoblit was born July 23, 1922, at Nora Springs, the daughter of Harvey and Leola (Tatum) Hoblit. She graduated from the Rockford High School and on November 7, 1940, she was united in marriage to Joseph William Hundt. Frances worked as a receptionist for Dr. Baltzell and also Dr. Max Johns. She spent her last years working as a receptionist for Morton Buildings until her retirement in 1984. Frances and Joe enjoyed spending winters in Texas with friends, camping and fishing on the Mississippi, playing cards and working crossword puzzles. She enjoyed Sunday morning coffee with her family and friends and enjoyed sharing her life stories with her grandchildren.

Living family members include her four children, Carol Kamm of Charles City, Bill (Linda) Hundt of Charles City, Laura (Robert) Bowman of Las Vegas, Nev. and Linda Gohr of Charles City; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and a sister, Ida (Jack) Schloemer of Nashua.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law, John Kamm; and two sisters, Irma Warrington and Ona Maxwell.

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

Ronald E. Wulff

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Ronald E. Wulff, 77, of Charles City, died Friday, February 19, 2010, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services for Ronald Wulff will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Robert Holdorf of the West Saint Charles United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in the West Saint Charles Cemetery rural Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Ronald Eugene Wulff was born May 26, 1932, at Charles City, the son of Lawrence and Elsie (Melcher) Wulff. He graduated from the Charles City High School in 1950. Ronald proudly served in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict at which time he was stationed in Japan for 15 months. On June 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Viola Bennett at the West Saint Charles United Methodist Church. They farmed all of their lives west of Charles City. He was a member of the West Saint Charles United Methodist Church where he had served in various offices of the church, had been on the Board of Directors of the Farmers Coop in Rudd, Iowa Nut Growers Association, and The Marquetry Society. Ronald was an artist known for his work in marquetry, which was featured on Iowa Public Television. He was man with a passion for knowledge and had great curiosity about the world around him. Ronald was an avid reader who relished learning and sharing his knowledge. His many interests included beekeeping, growing orchids, maintaining a greenhouse, large gardens and propagating and planting nut and fruit trees. Ronald loved his family and shared a very special bond with his grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Viola Wulff of Charles City, four children, Pamela (Greg) Hodgman of Kalamazoo, Mich., Marvyn (Dawn) Wulff of Mason City, Julia (Greg) Formanek of Farmersburg and Valerie (Bill) Sherman of Alpharetta, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Flowers, Eric Hodgman, Brenton, Kyle and Joshua Formanek, Miranda Wulff and Nicholas and Andrew Sherman; a great granddaughter, Madeleine Flowers; a sister, Joyce (Jim) Shover of Hopkinton; and two brothers, Lee (Marilyn) Wulff and Myron Wulff both of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; and a sister-in-law, Patsy Wulff.

Memorials may be directed to the West Saint Charles United Methodist Church, 2068 March Avenue, Charles City, IA 50616 or to the Fossil & Prairie Center, 1227 215th St., P.O. Box 495, Rockford, IA 50468.

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

Elsie Conway

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Elsie Conway, 90, of Charles City, died Friday, February 19, 2010, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Elsie Conway will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Mark Luckiesh of the Seventh Day Adventist 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. Monday and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Elsie Mary Bill Conway was born February 23, 1919, at Roanoke, Ill., the daughter of Fred and Rosa (Davis) Bill. She was one year old when her parents moved to Iowa where they settled on a farm north of Colwell. She started her education at the Colwell School until her parents moved and she finished her education at the Cedar Township Country School. On August 30, 1942, she was united in marriage to Ward Conway at Bethany, Mo. Ward left on October 5, 1942, to serve in the United States Coast Guard. Following basic training his permanent base was Half Moon Bay, Calif. where she joined him immediately when she received the call that she could come. While there Elsie worked in public businesses, met many new people and friends who she has kept in contact with until her death. After Ward’s Discharge they came back to Iowa where they bought an acreage in the Carville vicinity. She then began employment at Charles City Manufacturing Company where she worked for many years. Die to Ward’s health they had to quit farming. After the sale they took a trip to the west coast to visit relatives and friends. When they returned they purchased a mobile home in Nashua and Elsie once again decided to seek employment. K Mart was just starting to take applications for their original store in Charles City so she put in her application and received a call to report to work. After 14 years with K Mart she decided to retire and move to Greene but didn’t like retirement so took partime employment with Lyle and Sylvia Schafer at their restaurant. At age 75 she decided it was time to retire for good. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and V.F.W. Auxiliary in Charles City. She enjoyed crocheting, Knitting, embroidering and sewing. Elsie liked to play 500, bowling, pitching horse shoes, watching ball games and spending time with her family and friends.

Living family members include a step daughter, Dorothy Crandell of Mason City; five sisters, Violet (Jerald) Klassen of Belvidere, Ill., Grace Waddell, Myrtle Albrecht, Frieda (Bill) Hart, Arlene (Kenneth) Carr all of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

She leaves to join her loving husband Ward who died on January 19, 1981; her parents; sisters, Mae Mackamul, Florence Wells, Clara Parker, Dorothy Logan, Edith Weidner and Lois Bill who died in infancy; and four brothers, Ernest, Lester, Elmer and Harvey Bill.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Seventh Day Adventist Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Gloria A. Stevenson

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Gloria A. Stevenson, 72, of Charles City, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Gloria Stevenson will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Saint John’s Lutheran Cemetery rural Grafton.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and an hour prior to the services on Monday.

Gloria Ann Bublitz Stevenson was born September 8, 1937, at Osage, the daughter of Harvey and Irene (Ingersoll) Bublitz. She graduated from the Grafton High School. Gloria was confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Grafton where she also attended Sunday school and worship services as a child. On April 22, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ralph Stevenson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They later divorced. Gloria lived most of her life at Elma. Her interests included flower and vegetable gardening, dancing, roller skating, and listening to and playing music.

Living family members include five children, Dawn (Bob) Gansen of Elma, Jeleen “Jo” (Ron) Dugan of Floyd, Janice Schmidtke of Mason City, Connie (Kent) Vrieze of Floyd and Valerie (Tom) Schrage of Cedar Falls; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and her mother, Irene Bublitz of Charles City formerly of Grafton.

She was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Harley Bublitz.

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

Evelyn Houdek

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Evelyn Houdek, 72, of Charles City, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

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

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

Evelyn Marie Logan Houdek was born June 10, 1937, at Oakwood, the daughter of James and Frances (Roetheler) Logan. She received her education at the Immaculate Conception School in Charles City. On January 5, 1963, she was united in marriage to Virgil Houdek. They lived in Charles City all of their lives. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Evelyn loved to spend time with her family, friends and “treasure” hunting. She will always be remembered as a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother.

Living family members include her children, David (Kathy) Logan of Round Rock, Tex., Kathryn (David) Baruth of West Union, Tracy (Tim) Bige of Brook Park, Minn., Brenda Houdek of Charles City, Virgil Houdek, Jr. of Charles City, Eugene Houdek of Charles City, Lori Fry of Charles City, Jeffrey Houdek and fiancée Nicole Anthony of Nora Springs, Julie Ferch and special friend Christopher Anthony of Charles City, and Michael Houdek of Charles City; a step daughter, Sandra Paul of Charles City; 20 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren including one to soon arrive; a sister, Mary Mehmen of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, a son, Rodney Houdek; two sisters, Florence Kirsch and Nora Meighan; and a brother, Edward Logan.

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

Fred H. Cummins

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Fred H. Cummins, 98, of Charles City, died Sunday morning, February 14, 2010 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City of natural causes.

Internment and memorial services will be held at a later date in the Union (Iowa) Cemetery and the Honey Creek/ New Providence Church.

He was born George Kenneth Gibson September 15th, 1911, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the third child of Esther and William Gibson. His parents died shortly after and he was adopted by Elda and Frank Cummins who were homesteading in Canada at the time. He was renamed Fred Henry Cummins and the family moved back to a farm south of Union, Iowa. He attended the Bentley Township School and graduated from Union High School in 1928. On February 6, 1940, he was united in marriage to Lucile Lepley. They spent their entire married life on farms near Union and New Providence. The last three years, he has lived in Charles City at the Starr Home and the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Fred is survived by a daughter, Jean (Richard) Granger of Atlantic; a son George (Vonda) of Charles City; four grandchildren David (Des Moines), Aaron (Woodstock, IL); Rachel (Aventura, FL) and Molly and great-grandson Nicholaus (Phoenix, AZ); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife (1993), his parents, his siblings and an infant son Franklin.

Memorials may be directed to Honey Creek/ New Providence Church, 604 Cherry St, New Providence, IA, 50206.

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

Dorothy Louise Scott

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

The family of Dorothy Louise Scott is full of sorrow to announce of her passing on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at the age of 90 years at Eleventh Street Chautauqua in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 10009 Union Avenue in rural Nashua on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Charles Dorsey officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Nashua. A visitation will be held at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City on Wednesday, February 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Dorothy was born on May 14, 1919 in Floyd County, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Anna Marie (Litterer) Vetter. She was the first child of seven children. She grew very close to all her brothers, Gerry and Donald Vetter, and her sisters, Elsie Heitz, Edna Speicher, Louise Gersema and Laura Koeff. For many years they pleasured each other’s company by fishing, going to breakfast once a month and playing cards. Everything she touched, she handled with great care, which included gardening, sewing, baking, quilting and crocheting. She was united in marriage to Leon Charles Scott on September 25, 1948. They celebrated their lives together for 43 years, until his passing in 1991. She has now joined with the love of her life once again on this Valentine’s Day.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Chester (Becky) Scott of Lemoore, CA and Thomas Scott of Waverly. Dorothy put her heart into her family, which brought forth generations of four grandchildren, Jamie, Jodi, Jeremy and Jennalee; and eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Donald (Shari) Vetter of Greene and Gerald (Beulah) Vetter of Nashua; and sisters, Edna (Donald) Splicker of Fredricksburg, Louise (Clarence) Gersema of Nashua and Laura Koeff of Nashua.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon; and sisters, Elsie Heitz and Edna Speicher.

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

Viola A. Zimmer

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Viola A. Zimmer, 90, of Charles City, died Saturday evening, February 13, 2010, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Viola Zimmer will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday 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 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Viola Amanda Ida Krumm was born August 7, 1919, at Elma, the daughter of John J. and Emma (Thies) Krumm. She graduated from the Elma High School in 1937. On May 15, 1946, she was united in marriage to Wayne Zimmer at Elma. For many years Viola taught crafts at the Senior Center. She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, church circle, Senior Center, U.A.W. Auxiliary, U.A.W. Retirees and Pension Club. Her interests included crafts, cooking, canning, playing cards, watching the Chicago Bulls and Iowa Hawkeye basketball games on TV and fishing trips up north.

Living family members include her two sons, Gerald “Jerry” Zimmer and special friend Cathy Diercks of Charles City and Jim Zimmer of Lockport, Ill.; grandson, Kurt (Andrea) Zimmer of Seymour, Ind.; twin great grandchildren, Tyler and Kamryn Zimmer; two step great-grandchildren, Calli Diercks and Reid Johnson; sister-in-law, Yvonne Krumm of St. Ansgar: and brother-in-law, Bernie Zimmer of Texarkana, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Berneta Milhan; and a brother, Clarence Krumm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Charles Applegate

noreply@blogger.com (CharlesCity365.com editorial staff) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Charles (Chuck) Applegate, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, February 13, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Private family memorial services were held Sunday.

Charles Donald Applegate was born July 21, 1934 at Ft. Crook, Nebr, the son of Charles and Mary (Fisher) Applegate. He attended Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebr. Charles served in the United States Air Force in Korea. On January 5, 1958 he was united in marriage to Diane Collins at Charles City. The marriage later ended in divorces. Charles was employed at White Farm for over 30 years. He was a member of the Elks.

Living family members include his daughters Kelly (Mark Finlay) Applegate of Savannah, Ga., Vicky (Kelly) Duncan of Charles City and Mitzy Applegate of Chicago, Ill.; grandsons Greyson and Ellis Finlay, Corey and Tyler Hawke and Christopher Duncan; great granddaughter McKynlee Hawke; sisters Bonnie Woodard of Minneapolis, Minn. and Donna Denton of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Chuck’s passions were his family, his beagles, his garden, and the great outdoors. A champion Canadian carp fisherman, he cherished trips to Canada with his buddies. His devotion to Cornhusker football was matched only by his commitment to growing the perfect tomato. Chuck was known for his quick wit, his gift for wordplay and his ahead-of-their-time inventions. A storyteller, songwriter and poet, Chuck infused everything he did with his quirky sense of humor, appreciation for the absurd and love of laughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS), www.pawschicago.org or 773-475-9510.

Please share your thoughts about Charles at www.hauserfh.com.