Elda M. Meyers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Viola Todd

Viola Todd, 98, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Graveside services for Viola Todd will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday.

Viola Todd was born March 29, 1910, at Fredericksburg, the daughter of Christian and Edith (Aikin) Gitsch. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1929. On September 5, 1936, she was united in Marriage to Eldon G. Todd at Galena, Ill. Viola was employed for several years at the Bell Telephone Company as an operator. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, numerous Bridge Clubs and the McKinley Home Crafts. Her interests included playing cards, knitting and crocheting.

Living family members include her son, Mike Todd of Kansas City, Mo.; and granddaughter, Kathryn Todd of Minneapolis, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sheryl Ann; and granddaughter, Mary.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St. Charles City, IA 50616.

Gertrude A. Koebrick

Gertrude A. Koebrick, 104, a resident of Cedar Health in Charles City, IA, formerly of South Cedar Terrace #70, in Charles City died Thursday, (June 12, 2008) at Cedar Health in Charles City, IA.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be e-mailed to www.fullertonfh.com website.

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

John C. Seckar

John C. Seckar, 85, of Charles City, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at his home in Charles City.

Memorial services for John Seckar will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

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

John Charles Seckar was born March 1, 1923, on a farm near Erin, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Apolena (Tethal) Seckar. His early childhood was spent in the New York area until the age of four, when the family moved to St. Ansgar and then to Austin, Minn. During the depression his parents bought a small acreage in Mitchell. John graduated in 1941 from the Mitchell Community Schools. After graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force on June 10, 1941. He was stationed for one year in Australia. John was a First Lieutenant and flew 36 missions over enemy territory. On April 21, 1945, he was united in marriage to Emma M. Loden at Monroe, La. To this union four children were born. They made their home in Mitchell, during this time John served on the city council, school board, cemetery board and as mayor. John spent 41 years working for Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co. in both blue collar and management positions. He held many positions including night superintendent. In 1960, they moved to Charles City where he served on the draft board, as a Boy Scout leader and taught gun safety. John was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served on the
Stewardship Committee and chaperoned a youth group to New Orleans. He was very proud of his 47 year membership in the Floyd Lions Club. During retirement, John and Emma spent 24 wonderful years in Harlingen Tex., where they enjoyed the company of their friends at Emerald Grove Resort. The family spent many enjoyable times together traveling and camping. He was pleased with his involvement initiating and participating in family reunions on both sides of the family that remain active to this day. John also enjoyed photography and the companionship of many appreciative dogs. John had many physical challenges during the last several years. He was a dialysis patient for three years and survived numerous surgeries for his heart and back.

Living family members include his wife, Emma Seckar of Charles City; his children, Paula (Terry) Wittmer of Sheridan, Wyo., David (Jenny) Seckar of Floyd, Patricia Seckar of Decorah and Marilyn (Ted) Horsley of Sheridan, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters; three brothers; and five sisters;

Memorials may be directed to the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main Street Charles City, IA 50616 or to the Mercy Dialysis Center, 707 Gilbert St. Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Thecla L. Ott

Thecla L. Ott, 84, of Charles City, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Thecla Ott will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Thursday.

Thecla Lorraine Wenthold Ott was born January 7, 1924, at Festina, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Kleve) Wenthold. She attended school in Festina. On April 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to Oscar Ott at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Festina. Thecla was very active in helping her husband on their farm near Rudd. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rosary Society and Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included crocheting, needle point, cooking, baking and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Living family include nine children, Joyce (Jim) Foth of Ankeny, Jerald (Mary) Ott of Mason City, Richard (Linda) Ott of Nora Springs, Phyllis (Bill) Ritter of Nevada, Dean (Ann) Ott of Marble Rock, Larry (Debra) Ott of Greene, Cyndi (Robert) Scott of Des Moines, Sheri (Bernard) Larson of Round Rock, Tex. and Sally (Patrick) VanHooser of Forest City; 24 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; four sisters, Evelyn Wiltgen of Ossian, Agatha Burke of Waucoma, Noreen (Bob)
Drahozal of Cedar Rapids and Margaret Ann (Gervase) Hanken of Calmar; five brothers, Greg Wenthold of Ossian, Ray (Marsha) Wenthold of Ossian, Francis (Joanne) Wenthold of Ossian, Linus (Connie) Wenthold of Sleepy Eye, Minn. and Ronald (Marlene) Wenthold of Ossian; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar; grandson Jamie Ott; sister, Rita Wiltgen; and brother, Eddie Wenthold.

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

Lester Beaver

Lester Beaver, 87, of Charles City, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Lester Beaver will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag, of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran 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 the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue Thursday an hour prior to the service.

Lester Jewel Beaver was born March 27, 1921, at Sergeant, Minn., the son of Roy and Laura (Newman) Beaver. He received his education at Rose Creek, Minn. Lester proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. On December 28, 1946, he was united in marriage to Peggy Roy. They lived all of their lives in Charles City where Lester worked for 34 years at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company. Lester also did painting, repaired lawnmowers, snow blowers, and small engines, and had a Watkins route. He was happiest when he was busy working. Lester was a member of the American Legion, U.A.W. as well as a life long member of the V.F.W.

Living family members include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Beaver of Charles City; three children, Dave (Deborah) Beaver, Connie Beaver, and Dennis (Deborah) Beaver all of Charles City; five grandchildren, Ammie (James) Joslin, Kevin Beaver, Shannon (Amber) Hoy, Jennifer (Shawn) Castillo and Jacob Beaver; three great grandchildren, Lincoln Joslin, Austin Castillo and Taylor Hoy; and four sisters, Joy Delaney of Trona, Calif., Mary Pryor and Alice Merical both of Des Moines and Ruth(Merle) Pannhoff of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bill, Ralph and Owen Beaver; and two sisters, Helen Leidol and Esther Parmenter.

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

Marcine McDevitt

Marcine McDevitt, 92, of Charles City, formerly of Keokuk, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Marcine McDevitt will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday an hour prior to the service.

Marcine Elizabeth Dupy McDevitt was born March 10, 1916, at Ottumwa, the daughter of Oscar and Catherine (McManis) Dupy. She graduated from the Keokuk Senior High School in 1933. On August 18, 1940, she was united in marriage to John McDevitt at Keokuk. They lived in Keokuk all their lives until moving to Charles City in 2003. Marcine worked many years as a medical secretary at a Doctor's office. She enjoyed doing crafts of various kinds, needlework and taking car rides especially along the
Mississippi.

Living family members include her husband, John McDevitt of Charles City; three children, Michael (Jane) McDevitt of Coatsville, Pa., Marcia (Richard) Olesen of Charles City and Cathy (Bob) Guess of Amarillo, TX; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Mollers of Keokuk.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two granddaughters, Debbie and Diana Guess; a brother, Carl Dupy; a sister, Arline Dupy; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Mollers.

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

Velma Pint

Velma Pint, 87, of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services for Velma Pint will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Bethany Alliance Church. Pastor Kent Sovine 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.

Velma Irene Conaway Pint was born December 9, 1920, at Perry, the daughter of Lawrence "Dick" and Esther (Bales) Conaway. She graduated from the Perry High School in 1936. On May 29, 1953, she was united in marriage to Leo Pint at Sioux Falls, S.D. They lived and worked in Charles City all of their lives. Leo died on November 6, 2005. Velma was a member of Bethany Alliance Church and the V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary. Her interests included making ceramics, camping, fishing, and working with her flowers. Velma will be remembered for her ministering to the needs of others in a variety of ways. Her grandchildren were always very special to Velma and she looked forward to sharing their lives together.

Living family members include four children, Leonard (Edna) Gottschalk of Phoenix, Ariz., Larry (Nancy) Pint of Manchester, Daryl (Dawn) Pint of Waverly and Cherie (Greg) Stough of Charles City; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a brother, Mahlon (Donna) Conaway of
Perry. She will also be missed by her cat Katie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two infant grandsons; and a brother, Lawrence Conaway.

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

Mary Weisenstein

Mary Weisenstein, 91, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Mary Weisenstein will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Todd Yeaton will officiate. Burial will be in the Horton Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Mary Mishler Weisenstein was born October 1, 1916, in Bremer County, the daughter of Herb and Bertha (Stufflebeam) Mishler. She received her education at Nashua. In 1935 she was united in marriage to Daniel Weisenstein at Waverly. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Mary's interests included sewing, knitting, crocheting and doing various crafts.

Living family members include three children, LaVonne (Richard) Butterfield of Center Point, Francis (Cleo) Weisenstein of Granger, Ind., and Robert Weisenstein of Prairie du Chein, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a brother, Don Mishler of Waverly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two grandchildren; and a great grandson.

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

Ruth “Toots” Dickhoff

Ruth “Toots” Dickhoff, 96, of Charles City, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ruth Dickhoff will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m.

Ruth Mae Green Dickhoff was born January 9, 1912, at Charles City, the daughter of William and Edith (Bovia) Green. She received her education at Charles City. On April 29, 1932, she was united in marriage to Donald Dickhoff at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Donald died on November 23, 1959. Toots spent her life working for others. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and past member of the Blue Star Mothers and Vista Volunteers. Her interests included gardening, baking, canning, reading, dancing, fishing, singing and playing „500‰. Her life centered around her family and she took every opportunity to share her life with them.

Living family members include three children, Bill (Jeanette) Dickhoff of Des Moines, Sharon Herman of Charles City and David Dickhoff of Mt. Pleasant; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Marie (Don) Nord of Minn.; and several nieces and nephews including Gayle Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Danny and Chuck Dickhoff; a daughter, Jeannine Bluhm; an infant grandson, baby Dickhoff; a great grandson, Stephen Davidson; three brothers; and three sisters.

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

Robert Schmidt

Robert Schmidt, 100, of Floyd, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at his home.

Funeral services for Robert Schmidt will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor LaVonne Kaasa, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday.

Robert Hanf Schmidt was born on the family farm south of Floyd on April 13, 1908, the son of Wencel and Minnie (Hanf) Schmidt. He graduated from the Floyd High School in 1925 and attended Iowa State University. On September 29, 1934, he was united in marriage to Angeline Beekman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They worked on the family farm and fed cattle even into the retirement years. Angeline died on October 4, 1989. Robert served as secretary of the Floyd Consolidated School for several years, as township clerk and helped in establishing the Floyd County Soil Conservation District. His interests included livestock, Chesapeake dogs and raising geraniums.

Living family members include a daughter, Sandra Ewalt of Floyd; three grandchildren, Darcy Ewalt Barrentine and her family Briana Rae and Brandon Luke Barrentine, Mark (Kay) Ewalt and Kyle Ewalt and his family Kara Amber and Shelby Ray Ewalt; a sister, Vanita Workman of Floyd; several nieces and nephews; and many good neighbors and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Angeline.

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

Martha Hosek

Martha Hosek, 92, of Charles City, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

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

The family will greet friends at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. where the rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m.

Martha Havel Hosek was born March 3, 1916, in Howard County, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Zak) Havel. On September 24, 1934, she was united in marriage to William J. Hosek at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Along with helping her husband on the farm, the two of them owned and operated Malek and Hosek General Store in Schley. After moving to Charles City Martha was employed at Salsbury Laboratories and the Up Town Café. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Rose Circle. Her interests included crocheting, flowers, gardening and fishing.

Living family members include one sister, Anna Samec of Cresco; sister-in-law, Rose Bouska of Cresco; and several nieces; nephews; close friends; and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill on August 7, 2007; three brothers, Lewis Havel, Frank Havel Jr. and Marceline Havel; and eight sisters, Frances Frana, Rose Triska, Mary Frana, Celia Vokaty, Agnes Milota, Lillian Pecinovsky, Emma Moravetz, and Marcella Opat.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Knights of Columbus, 502 Clark St. Charles City, IA 50616 or to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Ln Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Esther Darrow

Esther Darrow, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the 9th street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Esther Darrow will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 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 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Esther Magdalene Legel Lines Darrow was born February 19, 1909, at Roanoke, Ill., the daughter of Louis and Anna (Brugger) Legel. The Legel family later moved to Nashua where she graduated from the Nashua High School. On September 26, 1931 she married Volna Lines. To this union two children, Merlin and Barbara, were born. It was on October 6, 1955, that Esther was united in marriage to Kenneth Darrow at Las Vegas, Nev. After Kenneth's retirement from Ford in 1985, they returned to Charles City. Esther was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Her greatest joy was in sharing her life with the grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Living family members include two children, Merlin Lines of St. Croix Falls, Wis. and Barbara (Walt) Denson of Rapid City, S.D.; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; a brother, Edwin (Erica) Legel; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; a grandson, Tony Joe; a daughter-in-law, Geri Lines; and two sisters, Elsa Stille and Louise Wright.

Esther's family wishes to thank her special sisters-in-law, Judy Bluhm and Carol Litterer, for all their support over the past two years.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

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

Linda Rae Ferch Webb

Linda Rae Ferch Webb, 55, of Charles City, died Friday, May 23, 2008.

Funeral services for Linda Ferch Webb will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Linda Rae Ferch Webb was born April 21, 1953, at Charles City, the daughter of Harold and Lillian (Horton) Ferch. She graduated from the Charles City High School. Linda managed the Best Budget Inn in Charles City for two years. Her interests included gardening, bowling, collecting recipe books, owls and Pillsbury Dough Boys, and spending time with her grandchildren. Linda will be remembered as a great cook and a generous person.

Living family members include three daughters, Niki Hendrikson of Mason City, Dawn Lunn and special friend Wade Marzen of Buffalo Center and Joy (Jason) Jepperson of Charles City; her mother, Lillian Ferch of Charles City; ten grandchildren, Joshua, Ashley, Jacob, Kira, Paige, Kristina, Samantha, Brody, Kastin and Twila; two sisters, Pat (Paul) Krueger of Ionia and Micki (Daniel) Bartelt of Charles City; brother, Stanley Ferch of Golden, Colo.; many nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father; brother, LeRoy Ferch; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

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

Rita Catherine Burgart

Rita Catherine Burgart, age 74 of New Hampton, died Wednesday morning May 21, 2008, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by her children. Lector for the service will be nephew, Keith Weigel. Michelle Lau will be the organist accompanying the North Washington's Men Choir and the Holy Family Resurrection Choir. Hymns will be "Be Not Afraid", "You Are Near", "On Eagle's Wings" and "Lead Me Lord". Eucharistic ministers will be sisters, Marlene Weigel and Elaine Wedeking. Presenting the offertory gifts will be her brother, Cletus Laures and sister, Diane Brandt.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton with grandsons, Brian Heying, Tony Breitbach, Austin Collins, Gerry Burgart, Justin Burgart, Jacob Burgart, Jon Ayers, Jesse Ayers, Jackson Anderson, Sawyer Anderson and Coleton Berg as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Rita’s granddaughters, Rhonda Dreckman, Amanda Rockow, Jayda Dietzenbach, Jill Macklenburg, Erica Bodensteiner, Krista Walsh, Abby Burgart, Amber Breitbach, Dayna Collins, Maggie Collins, Sierra Burgart, Shanae Burgart, Lacey Einck, Kylie Einck, Latasha Berg and Courtney Berg.

Friends may call 3 - 8 p.m. Friday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary and a 6:00 p.m. Parish Scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at church on Saturday. Online condolences for Rita may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Rita Catherine (Laures) Burgart was born August 17, 1933, in New Hampton, Iowa the daughter of Vincent and Ida (Schueller) Laures. She received her education at St. Mary’s Grade School and High School in North Washington, graduating in 1951.

On April 22, 1953, at the Immaculate Conception Church, North Washington Rita was united in marriage to Gerald Francis Burgart. To this union ten children were born. The couple lived in the North Washington area for many years having also lived in Charles City for two years. In 1973, the Burgarts moved to New Hampton. Gerald died of cancer on March 10, 1977, at the age of 48. Rita worked for 24 years at the former Sara Lee, retiring in 1995. In 2000, Rita began her long battle with the neurological disease, Cortical Basal Degeneration.

Rita loved baking, gardening, making quilts, playing cards and bean bags. She loved the time she spent with family and friends, who will miss her dearly. Memberships include Holy Family Parish and Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters of the America’s and the VFW Auxiliary in Alta Vista.

Survivors include three sons, Mike (Julie) Burgart of Cedar Falls, Steve (Joan) Burgart of Calmar, Stan (Audra) Burgart of New Hampton; seven daughters, Nancy (Claude) Babcock of Lawler, Cindy (Larry) Heying, Sue (Randy) Breitbach and Bonnie (Steve) Collins all of New Hampton, Denise (Randy) Ayers of Lidderdale, IA, Wendy (Kevin) Einck and Carol (Steve) Anderson all of New Hampton; 27 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil (Kathleen) Laures of New Hampton and Cletus (Jeanne) Laures of Ionia; three sisters, Marlene (Bill) Weigel of New Hampton, Elaine (Roger) Wedeking and Diane (David) Brandt all of Charles City; one brother-in-law, Bob Burgart of North Washington; two sisters-in-law, Darlene McGowan and MaDonna Laures both of New Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Dale Laures and Kenny Laures; a sister, Virginia Laures and a great-granddaughter, Magdaline Dietzenbach.

Fredrick Lynther

Frederick Lynther, 68, a resident of the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, IA passed away Thursday (May 22, 2008) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Cremation has taken place in the care of Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home. Graveside committal inurnment services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday (May 28, 2008) at Riverside Cemetery, 59 Riverside Dr. in Charles City, with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City, IA. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, 602 11th St., Charles City, IA, 50616.

Fred was born January 25, 1930 in Clayton County, IA the son of Mrs. Pearl (Hines) Lynther. Fred resided in several care facilities throughout his lifetime and captured the hearts of many people that worked with him. Fred enjoyed making stocking caps out of a small loom as well as braiding rugs. Fred will be greatly missed by residents and staff at the 11th Street Chautauqua Nursing Home, where he currently resided.
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 St., Charles City, IA 50616 (641) 228-4211.

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Irene A. Selvig

Irene A. Selvig, 76, of 1296 Underwood Ave. in Charles City, IA died Tuesday (May 20, 2008) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, IA.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, (May 23, 2008) at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Irene’s service Friday at the church.

Irene Amelia (Schoborg) Selvig, the daughter of Ben and Anna (Hager) Schoborg was born on November 18, 1931 in Marshalltown, IA. She received her education in the Marshalltown area. On June 29, 1952 Irene was united in marriage to Carl “Mike” M. Selvig in St. Anthony, IA. Mrs. Selvig was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to bake for Sunday family meals, crocheting and tending her large garden. Irene was employed as a bus driver for twenty years in the Charles City area. She also helped her husband farm.

Irene had been a homemaker throughout most all of her life. She took great pride in providing for her family, and being a nurturing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Irene’s life are her four sons, Michael (Linda) Selvig, Richard Selvig of Charles City, Thomas (Ellen) Selvig of Riceville and John (Beverly) Selvig of New Hampton; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Sally Bartosh of Worthington, MN Rose Long of Marshalltown, IA and one brother, Ronald Schoborg of Harrison, AR; as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceding Irene in death are her parents; her husband, Carl “Mike” M. Selvig on November 10, 1992 and four brothers.

Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the family, in care of her son, Richard Selvig, 1296 Underwood Ave., Charles City, IA 50616.

Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com

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Grace M. Griffin

Grace Mae (Boggess) Griffin, 95, formerly of 306 S. Joslin St. in Charles City, IA died Sunday (May 18, 2008) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, (May 23, 2008) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane in Charles City with the Rev. Carl A. Ries presiding. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Grace’s service Friday at the church.

Grace Mae (Boggess) Griffin, the daughter of Calvin Sr. and Mabel (Frazee) Boggess was born on March 14, 1913 in rural Bassett, IA. She received her education at the Deerfield #9 School and graduated from the Colwell High School on May 18, 1934. On July 10, 1935 Grace was united in marriage to Alfred D. Griffin at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, IA. Mrs. Griffin was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to bake goodies, embroidery, making quilts and enjoyed going fishing with her husband, Alfred. Grace worked at the Checkerboard Café and she was a nurses aide at the De Buehr Nursing Home, both in Charles City, IA.

Grace had been a homemaker most all of her life. She took great pride in providing for her family, and being a nurturing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Rosary Society and St. Jude’s Circle. Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Grace’s life are her two children, Theresa M. “Terri” (George) Laubscher of Charles City and Bernard A. (Irene) Griffin of Ankeny, IA; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude “Gertie” Houser of New Hampton, IA and Maebelle Stelzer of Charles City, IA as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceding Grace in death are her parents; her husband Alfred D. Griffin in 1994; one son Eugene Griffin in 1995; daughter-in-law, Pearl Griffin in 2002; eight brothers; two sisters and a grandson, David Kriz.

Those wishing to extend memorials may direct them to the family, in care of her daughter, Theresa “Terri” Laubscher, 806 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616.

Condolences, stories or thoughts may be sent to the family in the care of Fullerton Funeral Home on line at www.fullertonfh.com.

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William "Willie" Edwin Sears, Jr

William "Willie" Edwin Sears, Jr., 74, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Willie Sears will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, Minn.

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

William Edwin Sears, Jr. was born November 8, 1933, at Cresco, the son of William G. and Edna (Gager) Sears, Sr. He received his education at rural schools near Harmony, Minn. William proudly served in the United States Army. On July 7, 1957, William was united in marriage to Beverly Vatland at Mabel, Minn. In 1960 they moved to Charles City where Willie was employed at the Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company for 32 years. He also worked at Molstead Motors for several years and enjoyed working all his life as a farm hand. Willie was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Amvets. His interests included gardening and farming.

Living family members include his wife, Beverly Sears of Charles City; a brother, Merlin Sears of Charles City; and four sisters, Marion Caldwell and Margaret Torkelson both of Harmony, Minn., Faye Pederson of LaCrosse, Wis., Karen (Terry) Walker of Lake City, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

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

David William Markle

David William Markle passed away on May 12 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, after an nine year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be at the New Hampton City Cemetery at 1 PM. Military Honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

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

David was born on July 14, 1929 at St. Joseph Hospital in New Hampton, the first child of Fred H. and Bessie L. (Olson) Markle. He attended New Hampton Schools, graduating in 1947.

In 1950 he married Betty Lou Knutson at the Jerico Lutheran Church. Two children were born of this union. Betty passed away in 1993. In 1998, he married former New Hampton High School classmate, Dolores Zipse Boerschel at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.

Dave was baptized both Methodist and Baptist. He was confirmed by adult confirmation at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Greene. He was a former congregational president at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and was a current member and former congregational president at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. He was active on many church boards. Since 1998, he also had attended the First Baptist Church in Charles City.

During High School, Dave worked for his father at Markle Implement (International) in New Hampton and worked on tractors for local farmers. After graduation, he worked for Henning Implement and Raush Trucking. Dave served his country in the Korean Conflict. In 1955 he opened his own Service Station, “Dave’s DX” in New Hampton. In 1957 he joined Dale Ott and the Ford Tractor Company in Charles City and Greene, where he had moved to in 1962. That business was destroyed by the tornado in 1968, with Dave sustaining two fractured ankles in the tornado. In 1968 he joined Clint Richards in opening a John Deere Dealership in Charles City. He moved from Greene to Charles City in 1978, and he and Betty “retired” in 1983, giving him over 30 years in the implement business.

Retirement heralded a new frenzy of work and volunteerism. He won the Republican bid for Floyd County Supervisor in 1986 and served in that capacity for 4 years. He was very proud to serve on the Floyd County Memorial Hospital’s Board of Commissioners for many years. In 1991 he began assisting with funeral home duties at Hage Funeral Home in Charles City, and continued when it became a part of the Fullerton Family of Funeral Homes. He also assisted with Fontanelle Hybrid in equipment design, planting, and harvesting.

In 1994, Dave was honored to receive the Charles City Are