NASHUA - Leslie "Les" Eckenrod, 79, of Nashua passed away Friday morning, May 30, 2003 at the New Hampton Care Center in New Hampton of natural causes.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 at the United Methodist Church in Nashua. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Rites by Nashua V.F.W. Post #6792. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Leslie O. "Les" Eckenrod was born May 4, 1924 on the family farm east of Nashua in Richland Township, a son of Leonard and Cleo (Tucker) Eckenrod.

He graduated from Nashua High School in 1942 and served as a Sgt. with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II from 1943 to 1946.

On November 9, 1947, he was united in marriage to Fern Healy at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

He was employed by the Waterloo Silo Company, Shield Bantaam in Waverly, and was later self-employed as a carpenter before retiring in 1987.

Les was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Nashua V.F.W. Post #6792.

He is survived by his wife: Fern; a son, Ron (Jane) Eckenrod of New Hampton; two daughters: Cheryl (Gene) Niewoehner of Sumner and Kae (David) Courtney of Nashua; eight grandchildren: John (Melissa) Eckenrod, Jennifer (Rudi) Bouillon, Zachary Eckenrod, Lucas Eckenrod, Elizabeth Eckenrod, Laura Niewoehner, Jared Niewoehner and Jacob Courtney; three great-grandchildren: Chelsie Bouillon, Ashton Bouillon and infant Bouillon; four brothers: Robert (Fonda) Eckenrod and Kenneth (Mabel) Eckenrod all of Waterloo, Richard (Lorraine) Eckenrod of Charles City and Jerry Diane Eckenrod of Belle Plaine; three sisters: Mary Lou (Bob) Haacker, of Flippin, Ark., Pat Schwartzkopf of Charles City and Shirley Ekenrod of Muskego, Wisc.

Les was preceded in death by a son, Micheal, on Oct. 29, 2001; his parents and a brother, Donald Eckenrod.

Amber Rae Peck

Amber Rae Peck, 16, of 408 Clinton, Charles City, died Saturday, May 31, 2003 due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

                               Posted on 06/02/2003 by Gene Manning

Amber Rae Peck

Amber Rae Peck, 16, of 408 Clinton St., Charles City, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at Faith Bible Chapel, 1701 Ohio St., Charles City, with the Rev. A.C. Wegner officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 3, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be held privately at a later date. Those planning memorial expressions may direct them to the family.

Amber was born May 29, 1987, in Charles City. She attended grade school in Postville, and moved to Charles City with her mom in 1997 where she attended Charles City Schools. Amber took great pride in nurturing a special relationship with her sister J.J. whom Amber said was her greatest strength. Amber enjoyed her cat "Chuckie", camping and spending time with her friends and family.

Those grateful for having had the privilege in sharing in Amber's life are her mother, Candice "Candy" Peck and her special friend Mac; her sisters, J.J. Onken of Charles City and Nikki Peck and her special friend Jared Klingaman and their son Gavin of Decorah; Amber's special friend Kevin Herron; maternal grandmother, Janell Onken; aunt, Connie Burney and her husband Bill, their daughters, Amy, Jenn and Allyson all of Charles City; uncle, Craig Onken and his special friend Susan Kolstad of Farmington, Minn. and his daughters, Molly and Abby Onken; aunt, Carol Brennan and her special friend Del Shannon of Mason City and her children, Rich Onken and his wife Robyn and their sons, Jordan and Tanner of Forest City, Carrie Sambo and her husband Art and their children Andrew and Alexis Sambo of Fredricksburg, Lacey Holtz of Rudd and Justin Holtz of Mason City; Amber's father, Aaron Peck of Cedar Rapids; her paternal grandparents, Harold and Donna Peck of Postville; great-grandmother, Goldie Peck of Oelwein; uncle, Todd Peck and his special friend Tanya Duplice of Silt, Colo.; aunt, Tami Sawnson and her husband Ron and their children, RaeAnn, Josie and Thomas of Nora Springs. She will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Amber is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Edward Onken; and paternal great-grandparents, Upton Peck and Herman and Helen Schupbach.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com is in charge of arrangements.

Arlene Kramer

Arlene Kramer, 80, a resident of 707 Richings Street, Charles City, died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Mercy Hospice Johnston, at Johnston.

Funeral services for Arlene Kramer will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 5, 2003, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Gregory Ellcey, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Bristow.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2003. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

Arlene Ellen Smith Kramer was born Nov. 6, 1922, in Floyd County, the daughter of Glenn and Florence (Davis) Smith. She graduated from the Nashua High School in 1940 and attended Upper Iowa University at Fayette. On Nov. 25, 1945, she married Wilbur Heise and they later divorced. Arlene then married Vincent Kramer on Nov. 28, 1977. In her early years she taught school and then later was a substitute mail carrier in Allison, Floyd, and Charles City. Arlene was a member of the First Congregational Church where she was involved in a Bible study group. Other memberships included the Charles City Women's Club, Colwell Women's Club, Know Your Neighbor Club, Floyd County Historical Society, Women of the Moose, and she had served as a Pink Lady at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Arlene enjoyed her cardinal collection, traveling, helping people, and spending time with her family and friends.

Living family members include her husband Vincent of Ackley; a daughter Barbara (Sidney) Conkel of Des Moines; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step children; four step grandchildren; and a sister, Sandra (Richard) Roach of Plainfield.

Her parents, a son, Larry Heise, a brother, and a sister preceded her in death.

Memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Historical Museum.

                         Posted on 06/03/2003 by Gene Manning

Rev. James Goedken

WATERLOO - Rev. James Goedken, 62, of Waterloo, died Tuesday, June 3, at Queen of Peace - St. Mary's Rectory, of pancreatic cancer.

He was born June 10, 1940, in Monticello, son of Cletus M. and Edith E. Miller Goedken. He was currently pastor of Queen of Peace Parish. He attended grade school at St. Joseph's Prairieburg through 1954, and high school at Sacred Heart in Monticello, graduating in 1958. He graduated with a B.A. from Loras College in Dubuque in 1962. He then entered Mt. St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, where he received an M.A. in Theology. He received his Master in Religious Education in 1975 from Seattle University in Seattle, Washington. He was ordained June 4, 1966 in Dubuque. The parishes he served were: St. Mary's-New Hampton; St. Raphael's Cathedral-Dubuque; Immaculate Conception-Charles City; Immaculate Conception-Cedar Rapids; St. Pius X-Cedar Rapids; St. John's-Placid; Sacred Heart-Oelwein; St. Joseph-Key West. He taught high school at LaSalle in Cedar Rapids; Regis in Cedar Rapids and Beckman in Dyersville.

Survivors include three brothers, Bernard (Janice) of Cedar Rapids, Clarence (Rae Ann) of Monticello, Paul (Rita) of Grinnell; four sisters, Alice Baker of Minneapolis, Sr. Laura O.P. of Monterrey, California, Dorothy (Harold) Schumann of South English, Judy (Ronald) Grob of Cascade; 23 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Rose Mary in infancy, a nephew, James Baker, Jr.

Services will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 6, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church-St. Joseph's Worship Center with burial at 3 p.m. in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monticello. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the church, where there will be a 7 p.m. vigil service, also 1 hour preceding services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Cedar Valley Consolidated Catholic School, Waterloo, Iowa.

                             Posted on 06/05/2003 by Gene Manning

Robert North

Robert North, 72, a resident of 105 Depot Street, Rudd, died Thursday, June 05, 2003, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

Per Robert's request there will be no funeral service.

The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Wallace North was born February 14, 1931, at Bassett, the son of Glenn and Neta Marie (Sisson) North. He received his education from the school at Bassett. Robert served in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict and received a Purple Heart for his service. In December 1953, he was married to Marlys Clapp and they later divorced. His working career took him to Florida where he worked in developmental construction until his retirement in 1995 at which time he moved to Rudd. He was a member of the V.F.W. Robert enjoyed the outdoors as seen in his interest in hunting, fishing, and trapping. To his friends Robert was known as "Grizz."

Living family members include four children, Rick North of AR, Lisa (Ed) Powell of Spokane, Wash., Andrea (Dean) Moore of Nora Springs, and Robin (Steve) Fishcher of Rockford; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother, Clair (Noriene) North of Charles City; a sister, Neta Marie of California; a half sister, Glennis of Minnesota; two aunts, Hettie (George) Kukhan, and Mildred Boggess; and close friends Dana, Janell, and Denver Larson of Rudd.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters.

Emma Wells

Emma Wells, 81, a former Charles City resident, died Thursday, June 05, 2003, at her home in Austin, MN.

Funeral services for Emma Wells will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. A.C. Wegner, pastor of Faith Bible Chapel, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Monday.

A complete obituary will be in Monday's Charles City Press.

                              Posted on 06/06/2003 by Gene Manning

Bernice Miller, age 79, of Hubbard, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Burial at Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard. Visitation Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2003 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard.

Bernice Gwendolyn (Hume) Miller was born in Charles City, on Sept. 4, 1923, to Robert and Gladys (Waters) Hume, the second of twelve children. She attended and graduated from the McIntire School, McIntire.

In 1946 she married Harvey Miller at St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City. To this blessed union came four children -- Nancy, Joseph, James and Kathleen. Bernice and her husband were partners in Martin-Miller Home Interiors in Humboldt, and then owned and operated Miller Home Interiors in Hubbard, until their retirement in 1985. Bernice enjoyed spending time with her family and baking. She was well known as "The best pie baker EVER" by the whole family!

Bernice became a resident of the Hubbard Care in September 2002 and it was there that she passed away on Friday, June 13, 2003.

Bernice is survived by her husband, Harvey, of Hubbard; her three children, Nancy Engle of West Des Moines, Joseph Miller and his wife Linda of Kanawha, and Kathleen Krogmeier and her husband John of Norwalk; two granddaughters, Tammy Miller of Ankeny and Becky Jo Miller of West Des Moines; two grandsons, Shayne Miller of New Jersey and Chad Miller of Texas. She is also survived by her bothers and sisters, Marie (Mrs. Henry) Bird of Princeton, Minn., Margaret Lubbert of Riceville, Robert Hume of Charles City, Albert Hume of Branson, Miss., William Hume of Del Rio, Texas, James Hume of El Paso, Texas, John Hume of Waynesville, Miss., Lawrence Hume of O'Fallen, Miss., Laura (Dottie) Fal of Peculiar, Miss., and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son James, a sister Doris Fe of Port Orchard, Wash., and a baby brother Charles Hume.

Boeke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 641-864-2215.

Irvin B. Decker, 79, of Columbia, Tenn, formerly of Nashua, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville of natural causes.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday, June 16, at the Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia. Visitation will be an hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Irvin Bert Decker was born Aug. 19, 1923, at Stacyville, the son of Ralph and Mabel (Coonradt) Decker. He attended country school near his family's home through junior high school. After his schooling he went to work for his father on the family farm, where they also raised many horses. On Jan. 21, 1945 he was united in marriage to Ruth Arlene Amy at the Baptist Church Parsonage in Osage. Following their marriage the couple resided on the Decker family farm for two years and later lived in various areas of Mitchell, Howard and Chickasaw Counties. Throughout his life he often farmed, worked on the railroad and owned and operated Decker Salvage.

On May 8, 2001, Irvin and his wife moved to Tennessee to live with their daughter and often visited their daughters in Indiana. He enjoyed junking, playing cards -- especially Euchre, cookouts, spoiling grandchildren and dancing in his younger years. He was also a past member of the Farm Bureau.

Irvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth of Columbia, Tenn.; four daughters, Arlene (Wayne) Hull of Nashua, Karen (Earl) Erlendsson of Columbia, Tenn., Marcella Sheffner of Carmel, Ind., and Linda (Joe) Bollhoefer of Sheridan, Ind.; two sons, Deny (Carol) Decker of Sedgwick, Kan., and Herbie (Darlynn) Decker of Nashua; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dora Mueller of Vinton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Lloyd Decker, and a son-in-law, Tom Sheffner.

                            Posted on 6/18/2003 by Gene Manning

Floy B. Prewitt, 85, of 305 Washington St. in Floyd, died early Wednesday morning (June 18, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, with the Rev. Solomon Odoom from the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd officiating. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the charity, organization or church of your choice.

Floy was born April 7, 1918, in Bradgate, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Golda (Nichols) Maupin. She grew up and attended school in the Bradgate area.

On June 2, 1939, Floy was united in marriage to John R. Prewitt at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Floy had been a homemaker most all of her life. The couple had lived and farmed in rural Charles City, and moved to Floyd in 1960 where Floy had lived until her death. She had taught Sunday School at the Central Methodist Church in Charles City for many years and was involved with the Humboldt Geneology Society. Floy's interests and leisure activities included spending time with her family, flowers, gardening, reading and crochete work of beautiful afghans and braided rugs.

Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing her life are her three children: Dolores Foxen and her husband, Matthew, of Charles City; Janet Avery and her husband, Hal, of Mason City; Melvin Prewitt and his wife, Joyce, of Walcott; her brother, Lawrence Maupin and his wife, Cora, of Georgia; her sister, Jean Vote and her husband, Daniel, of Bradgate,; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Floy was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Prewitt on July 15, 1990, her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Matthew Mitchell, 28, a resident of 801 Beck Street, Charles City, died Sunday, June 8, 2003, of natural causes at a friend's home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Matthew Mitchell will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Brian Shepley, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wilton and St. Andrews Catholic Church in Blue Grass, 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. Wednesday with the Rosary being recited by St. Catherine's Circle at 5:30 and a Vigil Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

Matthew Robert Mitchell was born September 12, 1974, at Boonville, Mo., the son of Dean and Joan (Ewen) Mitchell. He graduated from Joplin High School in Joplin, Mo., in 1993. After graduation Matthew lived in the Joplin area, moving to Charles City four years ago. Matthew's interests included watching football, NASCAR, and spending time with his friends.

Living family members include his father, Dean Mitchell of Charles City; mother, Joan (Bobby) Merrill of Joplin, Mo.; a brother Brian (Shannon) Mitchell of Owatonna, Minn.; maternal grandparents, Robert and Val Ewen of Charles City; and three nephews, Zachary, Jacob, and Andrew Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Leone Mitchell.

Larry Crooks, 58, a resident of 2004 Airy Acres Lane, Charles City, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his residence.

Funeral services for Larry Crooks will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. The Revs. Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and at the church an hour prior to the service on Monday.

A graveside service for Susan Webster Waid of Comfort, Texas, and formerly of Charles City, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

BRISTOW - Memorial services for Betty Ann (Brunner) Stanbrough, age 76, of Bristow, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene. Inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. There will be no visitiation.

Betty died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at North Iowa Mercy Hospital East Campus in Mason City.

Esther F. Hahn, 95, died Sunday, June 8, 2003, at the Salsbury Baptist Home, where she had been a resident for eleven years.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hauser Funeral Home, with Reverend Solomon Odom, West St. Charles United Methodist Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Flood Creek Cemetery, rural Rockford.

Esther F. Duesenberg was born July 1, 1907, in Rockford, Iowa, the daughter of Conrad and Anna (Schmidt) Duesenberg. She graduated from Rockford High School, and on February 21, 1940, she married Newton C. Hahn at the Flood Creek Methodist Church, Rockford, Iowa. Esther was a member of West St. Charles Church and was worship chairman for several years, as well as part-time organist and pianist. She was also a member of the Friendly Birthday Club, enjoyed embroidery, and baking cookies.

Esther is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Leanne Buttjer of Charles City and her son Harold Hahn of Charles City. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jean Schaefer of Waverly, Angela Jackson of Hapeville, Ga., John Hahn of Parkersburg, Daniel Hahn of Charles City, Terrance Hahn of Nashua, as well as two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband Newton, her parents, two sisters: Alma Lacour and Mabel Holthaus, and five brothers: William, Arthur, Gilbert, Benjamin, and Erwin Duesenberg.

Memorials may be directed to West St. Charles United Methodist Church.

Dorothy Hatzky Cummings, 88, a former resident of 910 South Johnson Street, Charles City, died Monday, June 09, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Dorothy Cummings will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Rev. Ed Bard, chaplain for Hospice of North Iowa, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday.

Dorothy Marie Manning Hatzky Cummings was born June 12, 1914, at Bassett, the daughter of John and Elsie (Bachman) Manning. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1933. In 1933 she was united in marriage to Alfred "Bud" Hatzky. "Bud" died on January 14, 1953. Dorothy then married Dale Cummings on November 22, 1971 at Las Vegas, Nev. Dorothy painted, wallpapered and cleaned houses, also worked for Blue Harvester, the Charles City Creamery, and Sperry's Moving but will be most remembered for selling Stanley Home Products. Dorothy was a member of the Heritage Club, Senior Citizens, and a former member of the Moose Lodge. While Dorothy liked playing cards, crocheting, and baking pies, her main hobby was work.

Living family members include her husband, Dale of Charles City; two daughters, Beverly (George) Pospisil of Mechanicsville, and Sharon (Richard) Hill of Angel Fire, N.M.; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren, two brothers, Donald (Mary) Manning of Charles City, and Melvin (Shirley) Manning of Rogers, Ariz.; and a sister, Velma (Leonard) Heinselman of Grinnell.

Her parents, first husband, "Bud" Hatzky, and a son, Roger Hatzky, preceded her in death.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.

NEW HAMPTON - Steven G. Boggess, 35, of 715 E. Main St., New Hampton, died early Friday morning (June 6, 2003) at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, due to complications of diabetes.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning (June 10, 2003) at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. In respect for Steve's wishes, his body will be cremated following the church celebration. A private inurnment at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City will be held at a later date.

The family will greet friends from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service. Those wishing to extend memorial contributions may direct them to the American Diabetes Association or to the Steven Boggess Memorial Fund.

Steven Gale Boggess was born March 15, 1968 in Charles City to Roger and Norma (Waterman) Boggess. He shared this special day with his father as he was born on Roger's 35th birthday. Steve was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended school in Charles City through his jr. high years and high school in Nora Springs. During his youth, he enjoyed participating in 4-H and showing award-winning sheep at the fairgrounds in Mason City.

Steve's love of animals and livestock was evident throughout his life. He was employed as a hired hand at Trettin Farms in Rockford, loved spending leisure time near Carol's quarter horses and enjoyed attending rodeos, where he especially favored watching the bull riding competitions. For the past few years, Steve's dog, "Tater," was a special companion. The two were rarely seen without each other and shared many a chocolate and caramel turtle.

Steve relished any time spent with his family and friends. For the past several years, he worked part-time as a bartender at "The Shed" in Bassett, IA, where he lovingly called Lorraine, the owner of the establishment, "Mom." Steve battled diabetes for many years and became a passionate supporter in raising funds and collecting donations for the American Diabetes Association. Those who knew Steve remember him as a person always willing to help anyone in anyway, having a great sense of humor and his practical jokes. Steve's family recall special and treasured moments with him including grilling food, working on his Ford truck, going fishing, wrestling and generally, any activities that included his children.

Steve will be sadly missed by his children; Trevor Wright of Leland, Courtney Boggess and Austin Boggess of New Hampton; his father, Roger Boggess and his wife, Carol Ver Helst of Nora Springs; his brothers, Bradley Boggess and his wife, Holly of Runnells and Troy Boggess of Clear Lake; step sister, Kathryn Ver Helst of Nora Springs; step brother, Donald Ver Helst of Hanford; grandmother, Mildred Boggess of Charles City, special "grandpa," Joe Sloniker of Milo, Mo., and his former wife and very special friend, Jackie Boggess of New Hampton. Many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends also survive him.

Preceding Steve in death was his mother, Norma Boggess in August of 1990, his grandparents, Harley and Dorothy Weddle and Jesse Boggess; his aunt, Marla Hartson and his uncle, Lowell Boggess.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements, 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com

MARBLE ROCK -- Funeral services for Horace Dean Staudt, 78, of 1272 270th Street, Marble Rock, will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock with military rites conducted by Stroud Gates Post 387 of Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock. Visitation will continue Tuesday one hour before services at the chapel.

Horace Dean Staudt was born September 14, 1924 in Scott Township, Floyd County, a son of Marcus M. and Lila F. (Esser) Staudt. He died Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Eleventh Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

He received his education in the Marble Rock Public Schools, graduating in 1942. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and following his honorable discharge he returned to Marble Rock where he farmed until his retirement.

Dean will be remembered as an avid outdoors person who enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a member of the Stroud Gates Post 387 of the American Legion.

He is survived by several cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Horace Dean Staudt Memorial in care of the Hospice of North Iowa, 1003 Gilbert Street, Charles City, Iowa, 50616.

Irene Velma Kramer Held died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at her home in Geneva, Iowa, from natural causes.

She was born Oct. 1, 1912, the daughter of Sebo F. and Anna (Clawson) Kramer in Madison Township, Butler County. She graduated from Geneva High School in1930. She received an AA degree from Iowa State Teachers College in 1931, a BA degree from UNI in 1955 and an MA from UNI in 1959.

Mrs. Held taught elementary school for 44 years. She started teaching in one-room country schools before teaching in Alexander, Coulter and Latimer. The last 33 years was spent teaching in the Iowa Falls school system.

Irene was united in marriage to Row W. Held in 1973 at the Geneva United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Held's interests included her church, education, family and friends.

Survivors include four step-sons: Marvin (Jennie Lou) Held and Garnett (Mary) Held of Tucson, Ariz., Byron (Betty) Held of Charles City, and Curtis Held of Houlton, Wisc.; two step-daughters: Virginia Taylor of Rockford, Ill., and Dorothy (Ed) Jarrel of Glendale, Ariz., and one sister, Anne Held of Geneva, Iowa. She has 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Her parents, husband, one sister Louise Warneke, and four brothers-in-law preceded her in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Geneva Untied Methodist Church. Visitation times are 2 to 4 p.m. at the Linn Funeral Chapel in Ackley, Iowa and before the Service. Burial will take place at the Lindenwood Cemetery outside of Geneva, Iowa.

Linn Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of arrangements.

NEW HAMPTON - Steven G. Boggess, 35, of 715 E. Main St., New Hampton, died early Friday morning, June 6, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., due to complications of diabetes.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, June 10, 2003, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. In respect for Steve's wishes, his body will be cremated following the church celebration. A private inurnment at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City will be held at a later date.

The family will greet friends from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service. Those wishing to extend memorial contributions may direct them to the American Diabetes Association or to the Steven Boggess Memorial Fund.

Steven Gale Boggess was born March 15, 1968 in Charles City to Roger and Norma (Waterman) Boggess. He shared this special day with his father as he was born on Roger's 25th birthday. Steve was baptized and confirmed at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended school in Charles City through his junior high years and attended high school in Nora Springs. During his youth, he enjoyed participating in 4-H and showing award-winning sheep at the fairgrounds in Mason City.

Steve's love of animals and livestock was evident throughout his life. He was employed as a hired hand at Trettin Farms in Rockford, loved spending leisure time near Carol's quarter horses and enjoyed attending rodeos, where he especially favored watching the bull riding competitions. For the past few years, Steve's dog, "Tater," was a special companion. The two were rarely seen without each other and shared many a chocolate and caramel turtle.

Steve relished any time spent with his family and friends. For the past several years, he worked part-time as a bartender at "The Shed" in Bassett, where he lovingly called Lorraine, the owner of the establishment, "Mom." Steve battled diabetes for many years and became a passionate supporter in raising funds and collecting donations for the American Diabetes Association. Those who knew Steve remember him as a person always willing to help anyone in anyway, having a great sense of humor and his practical jokes. Steve's family recall special and treasured moments with him including grilling food, working on his Ford truck, going fishing, wrestling and generally, any activities that included his children.

Steve will be sadly missed by his children; Trevor Wright of Leland, Courtney Boggess and Austin Boggess of New Hampton; his father, Roger Boggess and his wife, Carol Ver Helst of Nora Springs; his brothers, Bradley Boggess and his wife, Holly of Runnells and Troy Boggess of Clear Lake; step sister, Kathryn Ver Helst of Nora Springs; step brother, Donald Ver Helst of Hanford; grandmother, Mildred Boggess of Charles City, special "grandpa," Joe Sloniker of Milo, Mo., and his former wife and very special friend, Jackie Boggess of New Hampton. Many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends also survive him.

Preceding Steve in death was his mother, Norma Boggess in August of 1990, his grandparents, Harley and Dorothy Weddle and Jesse Boggess; his aunt, Marla Hartson and his uncle, Lowell Boggess.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements, 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com

NASHUA - Glen Phelps, 87, of Nashua passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., of natural causes.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the First Congregational Church in Nashua. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, and one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family.

He was born near Plainfield in Butler County, iowa, the son of Tom and Amanda (Winkleman) Phelps. he was united in marriage to Dorothy Walsh. They farmed in the Plainfield area for 35 years before he worked in maintenance at Denver High School and Hawkeye Community College, retiring in 1981.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters: Judy (James) Zander of Charles City, patricia (Larry) Keeran of Waverly, and Nancy (Dennis) White of St. james, Mo.; one son, Glen Phelps, Jr., of Nashua; a brother, Raymond Phelps of Waverly; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Larry Crooks, 58, a resident of 2004 Airy Acres Lane, Charles City, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his residence.

Funeral services for Larry Crooks will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. The Revs. Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and at the church an hour prior to the service on Monday.

A complete obituary will be in Monday's Charles City Press.

A graveside service for Susan Webster Waid of Comfort, Texas, and formerly of Charles City, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Floy B. Prewitt, 85, of 305 Washington St. in Floyd, died early Wednesday morning (June 18, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, with the Rev. Solomon Odoom from the Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd officiating. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the charity, organization or church of your choice.

Floy was born April 7, 1918, in Bradgate, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Golda (Nichols) Maupin. She grew up and attended school in the Bradgate area.

On June 2, 1939, Floy was united in marriage to John R. Prewitt at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Floy had been a homemaker most all of her life. The couple had lived and farmed in rural Charles City, and moved to Floyd in 1960 where Floy had lived until her death. She had taught Sunday School at the Central Methodist Church in Charles City for many years and was involved with the Humboldt Geneology Society. Floy's interests and leisure activities included spending time with her family, flowers, gardening, reading and crochete work of beautiful afghans and braided rugs.

Those grateful for having had the privilege of sharing her life are her three children: Dolores Foxen and her husband, Matthew, of Charles City; Janet Avery and her husband, Hal, of Mason City; Melvin Prewitt and his wife, Joyce, of Walcott; her brother, Lawrence Maupin and his wife, Cora, of Georgia; her sister, Jean Vote and her husband, Daniel, of Bradgate,; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Floy was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Prewitt on July 15, 1990, her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Dorothy Kellogg, 48, of 608 2nd Ave., Charles City, died early Saturday morning June 21, 2003 at St. Maryâs Hospital, Rochester, Minn., after years of declining health.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Mike McAbee and Dr. Anthony Slinger. Interment will follow in the Beckwith Cemetery, Colwell. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m., Tuesday June 24, 2003, at the funeral home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday morning.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Dorothy Kellogg Memorial Fund.

Dorothy was born on April 6, 1955 the daughter of Marvin and Thelma (Taylor) Kellogg in Charles City. She attended Charles City Community Schools, graduating in the class of 1973. She worked in the CCHS Principals office during her senior year and continued there several years after graduation. Dorothy then worked at Ray's Pizza Factory, until deciding that was not her calling. Her caring heart drew her to nursing. She attended NIACC and received her LPN. After working several years, the desire to be a 'real' nurse called her back to the classroom, this time at Hawkeye Institute of Technology, class of 1985. She worked at Floyd County Memorial Hospital until she moved to Des Moines, where she worked as a temp. nurse, and later at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Dorothy was there until health problems forced her to quit work. She returned to Charles City to be closer to her family.

Family was everything to Dorothy. She loved children, maybe because she was a kid at heart, and could meet them on any level. She beamed over the birth of each new niece and nephew, and was proud to be the Godmother of several. She even was a Lamaze coach for at least one. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and great aunt, and a compassionate and dedicated nurse. She had a rowdy sense of humor, and was the life of many a party. Her talents were many, and varied like cake decorating, quilting, sewing, etc., and she spent many hours on her computer. She was an assistant Girl Scout Leader to her youngest niecesâ troop, until her health gave out. There was never a dog Dorothy didn't love, or any other animal for that matter. But anyone who knew her could only use one word to describe her -- survivor. Through years of countless surgeries, feeding tubes, and medication, she fought for every gain she made. It sometimes hardened her exterior, but never her heart.

Those who are most thankful for having shared in her life include her parents, Marvin and Thelma Kellogg, Charles City; sisters, Luella Kellogg, Charles City; Judy (James) Hunn, Banning, Calif.; Sharon (Dean) Bormann, Ionia; brothers, Richard (Linda) Kellogg, Ft. Dodge; and Randy (Barb) Kellogg, New Hampton; nieces Jennifer (Mike) Watkins, Anderson, Calif.; Jacqueline (Teddy) Miranda, Carlsbad, Calif.; Heather (Brian) Tank, New Hampton; Cassandra Bormann, Ionia; nephews, Brian (Cris) Kellogg, Bellevue; Brad (Stacy) Kellogg, Floyd; Greg (Kristen) Kellogg, Ft. Dodge; Matt Kellogg, New Hampton; and Garrett Bormann, Ionia; Great nieces, Taylor and Kaitlin Kellogg, Bellevue; Payton Lensing, Floyd; Gabrielle and Mikaela Kellogg, Ft. Dodge; Selena Miranda, Carlsbad, Calif.; Courtney and Brittany Watkins, Anderson, Calif.; Ashlynn Tank, New Hampton; Great nephews, Teddy Miranda III, Carlsbad, Calif.; Pierce Lensing, Floyd. Also left to mourn her passing, is her oldest and dearest friend from grade school, Deb Thoe and her son Joe, Bricelyn, Minn.; and her best friend in life, her dog Odie; and many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

Ms. Kellogg was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, LuVerne and Luella Kellogg, maternal grandparents, Emil and Dorothy Taylor, several aunts, and uncles, and her dogs, Doogie Schnauzer, M.D. (Mad Dog), and Ozzie in December 2001.

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

ARLINGTON, TEXAS-- Ella Covey, 93, went to the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2003.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Satuday, June 28, 2003, at the Soderstrum Funeral Home Chapel, 101 Benton Street, Slater, Iowa (515-685-4431). Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetary, Huxley, Iowa.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and Advent Lutheran Church, 3232 South Cooper, Arlington, Texas 76015.

Ella Covey was born Dec. 4, 1909, in Slater, Iowa. She retired from First Security Bank, Charles City, where she was the first female assistant cashier. Ella was an active member of the Iowa State Chapter of the National Association of Bank Women, where at one time she served as treasurer.

She and her husband retired to Camdenton, Mo., where she lived for 18 years prior to making her home in Arlington. She took great pride and joy in both her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn in 1980; twin sister, Edna Jones; brother, Jeffrey Houge; and by son-in-law, Jim Jung.

Survivors include daughters: Donna Jung of Arlington, and Dinah Murdock and husband, Dennis, of Irving; grandchildren: Steve and Mary Jung of Mason City, Iowa, Julie and Larry Ward of Duncanville, Dawn and Steve Haacke of Manly, Iowa, Donata and Jimmy Williams of Justin, David and Colleen Murray of East Peoriua Ill., Dean and Glenda Murray, of Portland, Oregon, and Danette and Jeff Rogers of Dallas; and 15 great-grandchildren.

The Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis Drive in Arlington, Texas ,(817) 275-2711, is in charge of the arrangements.

ELMA - Cleo Henrietta Bertha (Rieken Gessel, 90, of Elma, died of cancer under Hospice care in her daughter's home at 2205 Amherst Place, Charles City, on Friday, June 13, 2003.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Elma. A strong believer in research, Cleo's body was willed to Iowa City, with her eyes to be given to the Iowa Lions' Eye Bank so that two people can see.

Friends may call an hour prior to services at the church.

She loved flowers when she could see them and smell them, so she had requested no flowers at her memorial service.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in Elma is in charge of arrangements.

Cleo Henrietta Bertha (Rieken) Gesell was born April 17, 1913, the daughter of Bill and Dora (Kruger) Rieken on their farm seven miles south of Riceville. As the oldest of three girls, she grew up hunting, fishing, trapping, and helping her dad work on the farm. She was united in marriage to Ray Gesell on Feb. 28, 1937. They farmed in the northwest section of Chickasaw County until Ray's death in 1970. Cleo moved to Elma in 1981. She made many friends working as a cook at the 11th Street Chatauqua in Charles City. After having trouble falling, she lived with her daughter and family in rural Charles City from the summer of 2000 until she broke her hip in the December of 2002. Her subsequent care at the Colonial Manor in Elma was comforted by the wonderful staff and her visiting friends and relatives. After a short diagnostic stay at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton, she was brought home to her daughter's family. A week of care supported by Hospice saw Cleo peacefully breathe her last as God took her spirit into his loving arms.

Cleo valued learning, telling her daughters to get their education under their belts before they got interested in boys! She exemplified her values by always reading and trying new interests. The piano she learned to play on was bought with the muskrat she trapped. She raised exotic geese and ducks, roses, and violets. She took on the challenge of learning to bake and can with such expertise that she won ribbons at the Cattle Congress and State Fair. Her most prestigious awards were winning the Sweepstakes (baked the best white, whole wheat, and rye bread) in the breads division at State in '61 and '62. Wedding cakes for relatives and friends are some of their special memories. She loved wedding photography. She was a member of the Deerfield Chicks, a women's club she nicknamed the "Slick Chicks." Her long-time involvement in the Ladies Aid of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Elma enabled her to share her quilts with Lutheran World Relief. She belonged to the 50-mile swimming club at the Charles City YMCA and adored sharing her love of swimming with the school kids who would come from Elma to learn at the Y. She believed in making as much use as she could of what God had given her.

She will be sadly missed by daughter Mary (Gene) Schrandt; grandson Bill Schrandt of rural Charles City; two granddaughters: Julie (Todd) Van Aken, great-grandchildren Nikolas, Katelen, Brandon, and Cody Van Aken of Dover, N.H., and Nancy Ruksznis, also of Dover, N.H.; and son-in-law Richard Ruksznis of Arlington, Va.

Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughters Judy (Gesell) Ruksznis, Sandy Gesell, and stillboorn Susan Gesell; and two sisters Neva (Rieken Buchholtz and Opal Rieken.

                           Posted on 06/25/2003 by Gene Manning

Pauline Elizabeth 'Betty' Magdsick, age 80, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughter Dr. Linda Magdsick, her son Dr. John Magdsick and his wife Michelle in St. Paul on June 22, 2003. She is survived also by Linda's daughter Lisa and John's sons Karl and Greg; other relatives and friends including MyRene Magdsick and Polly Girton.

Visitation will be Friday, June 27, from 4-7 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 NE Highway 65, Fridley, Minn. Private Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, on Saturday, June 28.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dr. Carl C. 'Pete' Magdsick.

She grew up in Charles City, daughter of Carl and Dorothy Frevert. Graduating from the University of Minnesota, she taught home economics before marrying Dr. Carl C. Magdsick in 1947. Living in Iowa until 1953, the family then moved to Sioux Falls, S.D. Pete died in 1960. Thereafter Pauline taught home economics for 14 years at Patrick Henry Jr. High School, Sioux Falls. A leader in home economics curriculum development in S.D., she created and implemented an individualized sewing curriculum. Active in Delta Kappa Gamma, P.E.O., and serving on the board of the Parkinson Assn. of S.D., Pauline enjoyed traveling abroad, knitting and sewing. Since 1976 she loved her summer home on Green Lake, Minn., where friends and family were always welcome. Pauline had Parkinsons Disease, and took her declining health with courage and grace, as she had done with her husband's sudden death in 1960. Pauline was devoted to her family and friends, moving to the Twin Cities two years ago to be near her children as her health declined. The last years her primary reason for living was seeing her grandchildren grow up. She celebrated college graduations of both her grandsons this year, and the 20th birthday of Lisa, her youngest grandchild earlier this month.

Memorials are preferred to: National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Development Department, c/o Dianne Gross or Julian Pearson, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, Fla., 33136-1494 or the Parkinson Association of S.D., PO Box 87952, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57109-7952.

TOLEDO - LeOra K. McFate, 66, of Toledo, formerly of Bassett, passed away at her home Saturday morning, June 21, 2003. Services were held Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at 2 p.m., at the Henderson-Overton Funeral Home in Toledo with Dr. Francine Green officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Toledo.

LeOra K. McFate was born December 16, 1936, at Bassett, the daughter of Orlo and Marie (Springer) Bigelow. LeOra received her education at Bassett and later graduated from Charles City High School. On May 6, 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald McFate at Bassett. LeOra and Don then made their home on a farm northwest of Toledo and later in State Center for 14 years. LeOra was employed for many years at Niland's Cafe at Colo. They then returned to the farm northwest of Toledo. She was a member of the Colo Thimble Club for many years.

She is survived by her husband Donald; two daughters Judy Carnes and husband Allen of Beaman, and Darlene Kellar and husband Darrell of Des Moines; three brothers LeRoy Bigelow and Ralph Bigelow, both of Charles City, and Raymond Bigelow of Nashua; one sister Betty Healy of Mt. Pleasant; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

WATERLOO - Thelma Jeane Lambert, 79, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center of natural causes.

She was born July 5, 1923, daughter of Bernice Church Gilliland. She married Louis Rausch in 1947. He died in 1953.

Mrs. Lambert was employed at Powers Manufacturing as a seamstress for 32 years.

Survivors include one son Lou (Cheryl) Rausch of Traer; one daughter Karen (Van) Turner of Waterloo; two brothers Melvin (Beverly) Lambert of Rockford and Kenneth Lambert of Austin, Minn.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter Karel Jeane Mears; two brothers Alvin and John Lambert; and four sisters Josephine Hunt, Florence Ort, Rachael Amsden and Beatrice Towarnicki.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, Waterloo, with interment in Buckingham Cemetery in Traer. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2003, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Dialysis Unit at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo.

                           Posted on 6/26/2003 by Gene Manning

ROLLA, Mo - L. Doyle Pryor, 79, of Rolla, Mo. died June 20, 2003, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo.

Doyle was born January 23, 1924, in Hartville, Mo., to George and Myrtle (Floyd) Pryor. He lived in the Charles City area in the 1940's and early 50's. At the time of death, he had owned Pryor's Pizza in Rolla since 1962.

Survivors include his daughter, Janice (Gary) Dana of Charles City; two grandchildren, Steve (Anita) Dana of Lewisville, Texas, and Deb (Tom) Kleinschmidt of Nashua; three great-grandchildren, Kori, Alex and Colton Kleinschmidt.

Funeral services were held at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla on June 23. A memorial service was held at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home in Springfield, Mo. on June 24 followed by burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wright County, Mo.

Ima Linderkamp, 92, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ima Linderkamp will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Rev. Paul Phillips, pastor of the Gospel Lighthouse, Floyd, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

A complete obituary will be in Monday's Charles City Press.

                           Posted on 6/27/2003 by Gene Manning

RUDD - Jeffrey T. Crooks, 42, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Eden Presbyterian Church in Rudd. Jeff's body was cremated and his ashes were scattered over the water as a memorial for his love for the water, especially water skiing and scuba diving.

Jeff was born on March 24, 1961, in Phoenix, Ariz., and graduated from the Osage High School in 1979. He enjoyed mechanical endeavors, especially working on dirt bikes and restoring his 1974 Chevy.

Jeff was retired from the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordinanceman First Class Petty Officer. He was currently employed with ABC Liquor Corp in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jeff is survived by two daughters: Keely and Katie of Stone Mountain, Ga.; his parents, Dorothy and Alden Crooks of Rudd; brother, Robert Crooks of Lakeville, Minn.; sisters, Cheryl Hathcock of Marshfield, Mo., Angela Nanke of Cedar Rapids, and Jennifer Crooks of Washington, Iowa; and his grandfather Robert Crooks of Charles City; also many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Effie Retterath, and grandmother, Eva Crooks.

Patricia Apel, 79, a resident of 216 Cedar Circle, Charles City, died Friday, June 27, 2003, at her home.

A funeral Mass for Patricia Apel will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. Monsignor Stanley Hayek, pastor, will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday where St. Theresa's Circle will recite the Rosary at 4:30 and a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday an hour prior to the Mass.

Patricia Joan Snyder Apel was born August 13, 1923, at Janesville, Minn., the daughter of Leonard and Ellen (Eustice) Snyder. The family moved to Charles City when Patricia was five years old. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception School in 1940. After graduation she attended St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Sioux City. On October 28, 1944, she was united in marriage to Raymond Apel. Patricia retired in 1985 after a life long career in nursing. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Theresa's Circle. Her great love and enjoyment was spending time with her family and friends.

Living family members include her children, Ellen (Dan) Crawford of Charles City, Michael Apel of Austin, Texas, Sandra (Tom) McDermott of New Hampton, Diane (Gary) Houdek of Charles City, Deb (Dan) Nelson of Charles City, and Kathy (Tom) Neff of Lenexa, Kan.; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Joseph (Marian) Snyder of Charles City; and three sisters, Irene (Paul) Field of Charles City, Bonnie Banks of Charles City, and Ann (Woody) Aldridge of San Marcos, Calif.

Her parents, husband, a brother, and a great granddaughter, Alexandra Crawford, preceded her in death.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the Immaculate Conception Educational Development Fund.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Dustin Wilson, 17, of Verona, Wisc., formerly of Charles City, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Verona.

Ima Linderkamp, 92, of Charles City, formerly of Rudd, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ima Linderkamp were held Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Ima Ella Gauger Linderkamp was born August 20, 1910, near Flood Creek, the daughter of Fred and Matilda (Bartz) Gauger. She graduated from the Rockford High School. Ima worked for her Uncle Ed and Aunt Martha Bartz on their farm operation for many years. On July 26, 1950, she was united in marriage to Albert Linderkamp at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They farmed in this area until Albert's death on May 18, 1969. Ima then lived on the farm, and later moved to Rudd and Charles City. She was a longtime member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women's Auxiliary, and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.

Living family members include a son, Lee (Sally) Linderkamp of Waverly; two granddaughters, Julie (Scott) Buss, and Jackie (Jeff) Graham; and four great grandchildren, Eric and Blake Buss, and Johnathan and Jessica Graham.

Her parents, husband, and two sisters, Stella Gauger, and Esther Marth preceded her in death.