BRIGHTON - Myrna L. Smith of Brighton passed away on Feb. 10, 2003. She was 82 years old. Memorial services were held on Feb. 13, 2003 at Rice Chapel with interment at Hillside Cemetery.

Mrs. Smith was born on April 18, 1920, in Raymond, to Stephen and Eva Mae (Brokaw) Gladstone. She moved from Hudson to Dacono in 1999 and then to Brighton in September of last year. She worked as a meat packer for Jon's Meats. Myrna enjoyed rides in the mountains, reading and crocheting. She was a Broncos fan and loved plants and elephants.

She is survived by her son: Millard (Patty) Smith of Frederick; and daughters: April (Jeff) Rusch of Brighton, Nancy (Don) Rosonke and Janet (Bill) Vokes, all of Floyd, and Barbara (Ron) Rice of Mason City. She is further survived by two sisters: Ethel (Louie) Rabenberg and Avis Powell, both of Apache Junction, Ariz. and 18 grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her brother, Harold Gladstone.

Rice Mortuary and Crematory handled the memorial arrangements.

                           Posted by Gene Manning on 03/03/2003

Glenn Caster

Glenn Caster, 81, a resident of 510 South Johnson, Charles City, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Glenn Caster will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. The Rev. Kent Sovine, pastor, 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 in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, March 3, 2003, and an hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.

Glenn James Caster was born August 2, 1921, in Chickasaw County, the son of Ross and Clara (Crooks) Caster. He received his education at Nashua. Glenn served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On June 22, 1945, he was united in marriage to Betty Jean Ferch at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Glenn worked 43 years for the Illinois Central Railroad retiring in 1983. He was also known as a handyman in the community. He was a member of Bethany Alliance Church and the American Legion. Among his interests were gardening, horses, camping, going to fairs, hunting, fishing, and stock car racing.

Living family members include his wife, Betty of Charles City; two sons: Dennis Caster of Charles City and Randy (Amy) Caster of Waverly; and a daughter: Becky (Rick) Ensign of Nashua; nine grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; a brother: Ralph (Eileen) Caster of Fort Collins, Colo.; and three sisters: Eva (Fred) Hauser of Nashua, Mabel (Henry) Kraglow of Sumpter, S.C. and Vera (Lawrence) Bunston of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Brenda Groesbeck; two grandsons, Ryan and Kris Caster; and two brothers.

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

Pauline Bucheister

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Pauline Bucheister, 84, a resident of 1205 E Street, Charles City, who died Sunday, March 02, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Glenora E. Zimmerman

BRISTOW - Glenora E. Zimmerman, 77, of 203 West Street, Bristow, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at the Franklin County Memorial Hospital of complications of pneumonia.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Aredale. Inurement will be in the Dumont Cemetery at a later date.

Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Vern Bohner

Robert Vern Bohner, 87, a resident of 613 Brasher, Nashua, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services for Robert Bohner will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Chaplain Esme` Ross 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. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday.

Robert Vern Bohner was born Feb. 15, 1916 in Butler County, the son of George and Katie (Hinrichs) Bohner. He received his education at Bristow. On January 1, 1940 he married Lavon Behrends. They later divorced. At the time of retirement Robert was employed at BC Hydrotile. Robert enjoyed fishing, and watching all star wrestling, auto racing, and chuck wagon racing. Spending time with his grandchildren brought Robert special happiness.

Living family members include six children, Sharon (LeRoy) Rover of Charles City, Judy (Chet) Taylor of Clarksville, Patty (Don) LaRue of Ionia, Donald (Marlis) Bohner of Greene, Larry (Hui Cha) Bohner of Charles City, and Marilyn (Dave) Thoe of Golden, CO; ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

His parents, four brothers, and four sisters preceded him in death.

Rachel Hurst

Graveside services for Rachel Hurst, stillborn daughter of Abraham and Fern Hurst, of 4348 Valley Avenue, Riceville, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, at the South Osage Mennonite Church, rural Osage.

                            Posted by Gene Manning on 03/04/2003

William E. Dailey

GREENE - A Memorial Mass for William E. Dailey, 68, of 15130 East Valdemar Drive, Hacienda Heights, Calif., will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 13, 2003, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Final disposition will be at a later date.

Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of local arrangements.

Faith E. Allen

MARBLE ROCK - Memorial services for Faith E. Allen, 93, formerly of Friendship Acres, Marble Rock, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock with Pastor Patricia Shaw of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating. Inurement will be in the Hillside Cemetery at Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.today, Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Chapel.

Faith E. Koebrick was born November 19, 1909 in rural Greene a daughter of Carl and Anna (Paske) Koebrick and died Saturday, March 1, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

She received her education in the Greene Public Schools graduating in 1926. On September 22, 1927 she was united in marriage to Albert Allen at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. To this union were born three children. They farmed west of Marble Rock until 1953 when they moved to a farm near Nashua.

For a short time they lived in Nashua before returning to Marble Rock where they farmed on the Ewald place. Following their retirement they moved to Friendship Acres in 1974. They enjoyed spending their winters in Texas where they enjoyed picking grapefruits off the trees at their son's orchard. Mr. Allen died November 16, 1976. In 1980 she moved to Charles City where she maintained her apartment until entering the nursing home.

Faith will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother who excelled in the kitchen as a cook who made everything from scratch. Her homemade noodles were a special treat. She was an avid gardner, and one who enjoyed reading and keeping up with current events. She enjoyed working the crossword puzzles and writing poetry. Some of her poems were published in the Des Moines Register Donald Kaul's Over the Coffee.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marble Rock and a charter member of the Marble Rock Jolly Seniors.

Living family members include two sons: John (Doris) Allen of Eden, Texas, Charles (Sue) Allen of Rockford; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and a son-in-law: Louis Bonie of Reno, Nev.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, a daughter: Joan Bonie, two half sisters: Dorothy Carlson and Tess Weires, three sisters: Frances Pattschull, Leone Poppe and Pat Dodson, and one brother: Leon Koebrick.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Faith Allen Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Reid's Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Bucheister

Pauline Bucheister, 84, a resident of 1205 E Street, Charles City, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Pauline Bucheister will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 6, 2003, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Irving Sandberg, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003 and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

Pauline Frances Messier Bucheister was born April 9, 1918, at Nora Springs, the daughter of Erwin and Ruth (Gardener) Messier. She graduated from the Rudd High School in 1937. On September 6, 1937, she was united in marriage to Cecil Bucheister at Albert Lea, MN. For thirty-one years Pauline worked at Damon's Department Store retiring in 1985. She moved to Charles City in 1992. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Cedar Side Club. Among her interests were crocheting, and knitting. The time spent with her grandchildren was very meaningful to Pauline.

Living family members include a son, Ramond (Patt) Bucheister of Italy; a son-in-law, Jim Mitchell of Charles City; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a brother, Richard Messier of Rockford.

Her parents, husband in 1983, a daughter, Marlys Mitchell, and a nephew preceded her in death.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the Messiah Lutheran Church.

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

                             Posted by Gene Manning on 03/05/2003

Vicki Slick

IONIA - Vicki Slick, 47, of Ionia, died Monday, March 3, 2003 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Ionia.

Funeral services will be 12 p.m. (noon) Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Hillcrest Baptist and Brethren Church in Fredericksburg with Reverend David Fye officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

Wohlea "Pat" Dorwin

Wohlea "Pat" Dorwin, 86, a former resident of 901 Court Street, Charles City, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Memorial services for Pat Dorwin will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2003, at the Grace Episcopal Church in Charles City. Mother Kate Campbell, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet friends at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003.

Wohlea Margaret Smith Dorwin was born December 1, 1916, at Charles City, the daughter of Alson and Margaret (Wachsmann) Smith. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1935. On Sept. 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to John Dorwin at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Pat worked for many years in the office of Salsbury Laboratories. She was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church and active in various church activities, and the Heritage Club. Pat enjoyed entertaining at their cottage on the Mississippi River in Lansing.

Living family members include three nieces: Sharon (Willie) VanHauen of DeSoto, Wis., Joanne Garry of Claremont, Calif., and Nancy (Greg) Ethington of Lake Mills.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1985, a brother, Robert Smith, two sisters, Leota O'Meara, and Norma Hector, and a nephew, Scott Smith.

The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Charles City site.

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

                               Posted by Gene Manning on 03/06/2003

Rosamond (Dralle) Bruns

GREENE: Funeral services for Rosamond S. [Dralle] Bruns, 83, of 201 North Fourth Street, Greene, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be a public scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday one hour before services at the church.

Rosamond Sophia Dralle was born August 27, 1919, in rural West Point Township, Butler County, a daughter of William and Pauline "Lena" (Kammeyer) Dralle, and died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene of complications resulting from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

She was baptized on October 19, 1919, and affirmed her faith on April 28, 1935, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church at Vilmar. She received her education at the Brushy Mound Country School in Butler County. On December 11, 1938, she was united in marriage to Marvin F. Bruns at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church at Vilmar. She farmed alongside her husband Southwest of Greene until their retirement in 1979. They moved to their new home in Greene in 1989 and became members of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Above all, Rose loved her family and took pride in providing a comfortable home for them. She particularly enjoyed baking breads, cinnamon rolls, and pies, a tradition she took time to hand down to her daughters and their families. She loved gardening, flowers and the many fishing trips to Canada with Marvin. Her spirit and strong character made her a mentor and inspiration to many. She is fondly remembered for her singing, dancing, yodeling, storytelling, and her sense of humor. Despite the struggles her disease presented, her strong faith allowed her to wear a smile and have a twinkle in her eye.

Those thankful for sharing her life are her three daughters and their spouses: Virginia and Don Feldman, Sandra and Gene Ross, Judy and John Osier all of Greene; 10 grandchildren: Robin (Duane) Majewski, Troy (Teresa) Feldman, Tim (Maria) Feldman, Todd (Teri) Ross, Traci (David) Zvokel, Tara Ross, Jon Osier, Jan (Tom) Muench, Jill Osier and Jess Osier; 12 great grandchildren: Tyler and Melissa Majewski, Lisa and Jared Feldman, Brady, Kelsey, and Megan Feldman, Nicholas and Carter Ross, Christian and Kinsey Zvokel, and Dante Ross; one brother: Paul Dralle of Clarksville and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin on July 27, 2002, her parents, three sisters: Minnie Kruse, Ida Heuer, Violet McNeilus and five brothers: Bill, Henry, Ervin, Siegfred, and Lawrence Dralle; and a great grandson: Anthony Ross.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Rosamond S. Bruns Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Joseph Horn

CLARION - Joseph R. Horn, 89, of Clarion, formerly of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at USA Healthcare Center in Clarion of natural causes.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Sunnyside Chapel in rural Charles City. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens with Military Rites conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit

Visitation will be Saturday, March 8, 2003, from 9 a.m. until service at Sunnyside Chapel.

Joseph R. Horn was born January 17, 1914, in Charles City the son of George Christopher and Georgia H. (Reynolds) Horn. He married Nellie D. Christensen on March 31, 1935, in Charles City. He worked for the Iowa Highway Commission in Charles City and Wright County and also for the Clarion Police Department.

Joseph was a member of the Clarion American Legion, the Cedar Falls AMVETS and the Charles City VFW. He was also very active in the Honor Guard of Legion and performed in full Navy uniform at Clarion Memorial Day services every year. He also served in the U.S. Army in the Hawaiian Islands from 1932 to 1934 and the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie on Nov. 16, 2002; his parents; three brothers: Kenneth, Melvin and Marvin and one sister, Arlean.

Memorials may be directed to USA Healthcare Center in Clarion.

Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Liddle

NASHUA - Joyce A. Liddle, age 42, of Fredericksburg and formerly of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, March 6, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton of natural causes.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 10, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Joyce was manager at the Hardee's in New Hampton for the last five years.

                                   Posted by Gene Manning on 03/07/2003

Russell A. Peterson

Tom Anderson

Petersen Funeral Home, (316) 283- 2525, is in charge of arrangements.

James Lee Burks

NASHUA -- James Lee Burks, 63, of Nashua, formerly of Blackwater, Miss., died March 6, 2003 at Waverly Memorial Hospital.

Arthur H. Turner

ZEARING, IA -Arthur Turner, 87 of Zearing, died Saturday, March 8th, at Colonial Manor in Zearing of complications of a stroke. Services will be held Wednesday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church in Zearing, with burial at the local cemetery.

Born in Green Mountain, Iowa, he grew up in the St. Anthony area and farmed near Zearing until retiring in 1979. He served on numerous boards of directors in his church, community, and farm organizations. In addition to his family and friends, Art enjoyed fishing, singing, woodworking and wintering in Arizona.

He is survived by his wife Margaret, a son Ronald of Nevada, 4 daughters, Janet Mahlow of Zearing, Cheryl Doser of Des Moines, Janiece Bergland of Floyd, and Patricia Turner of Anaheim, Calif. He is also survived by two sisters, Vivien Nelson of Clear Lake, and Helen Phares of Cambridge and by 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 step-sons, and 2 step-daughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Goldie Cerka Turner, one brother and one sister.

Friends may call at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Zearing after 11a.m., Tuesday, March 11, where the family will be present from 5-8 P.M.

Fredregill Funeral Home in Zearing is handling the arrangements.

Jerome (Jerry) Bullen

NASHUA - Jerome (Jerry) Bullen, age 66 of Nashua, died today, Monday, March 10, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Services are pending with Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.

                                           Posted by Gene Manning on 03/11/2003

John Henry Hayungs

RUDD - John Henry Hayungs, 80, of Rudd, died Monday, March 10, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the Rudd United Methodist Church with Reverend Terra Amundson officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, and also for one hour prior to the service on Thursday, March 13, 2003. Memorials may be directed to the John H. Hayungs Memorial Fund.

John was born November 27, 1922 in Grundy County, a son of John and Jennie (Konken) Hayungs. He received his education in Parkersburg and Dougherty. The family moved to Marble Rock after John's father retired from farming. John entered the United States Army in February 1942 and served during World War II. He returned to farming in Iowa after his discharge in October 1945. John was united in marriage to Betty Raymond on August 2, 1946 at the Lutheran Church in Greene. To this union, six children were born. They moved to the Rudd area in 1955, where John worked as a farm laborer and then for the Rudd Lumber Yard, until they went out of business. He then became a driver for Hoover's Hatchery for 22 years, retiring in 2002.

John enjoyed many years of camping, doing puzzle books, playing cards and woodworking. He also was a longtime Atlanta Braves baseball fan. John was an active member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, serving as Trustee Chairman for 14 years, providing much of the plumbing and paneling work in the parsonage, and receiving a Life Membership Pin from the Rudd U.M.W. for his dedication to the church. He was a former member of the Rudd American Legion and the Rudd AMVETS, and Rudd Volunteer Fireman for over 20 years. John's family was very important to him and he was a devoted grandfather to his only grandchild, his "best friend".

John is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons: Darrell and John Jr.; one daughter: Karen, and his granddaughter: Lisa Courter, all of Rudd.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard, in 1969; a son, David, in 1996; a daughter, Sharon in 1997; his parents, two sisters, and a brother.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel in Nora Springs is in charge of arrangements.

                                              Posted by Gene Manning on 03/12/2003

Jerome H. "Jerry" Bullen

NASHUA - Jerome H. "Jerry" Bullen, age 66, of Nashua, passed away Monday morning, March 10, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. of complications following surgery for a thoracic aneurysm.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2003, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Nashua. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be today, Thursday, March 13, 2003, from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., followed by a scripture service, and Friday, March 14, 2003, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Nashua; one son, Michael Cordle of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Julie Ohm of Rochester, Minn. and Jane Cordle of Boulder, Colo.; three grandchildren, Curtis & Christopher Ohm and Renee' Marino; one sister, Mary Ann (Wayne) Walter of Marion; a sister-in-law, Helen Bullen of Iowa Falls; a brother-in-law, Leo Fisher of North Liberty; and his mother-in-law, Gladys Strike of Nashua.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Patrick Bullen and John "Jack" Bullen; one sister, Jeanne Fisher.

Jerome Harold "Jerry" Bullen was born April 3, 1936 in Albert Lea, Minn., the son of Harold J. and Mary Leone (Deviney) Bullen. They moved to Charles City, where Jerry attended Central Elementary School and later graduated from Charles City High School in 1954. His childhood in Charles City included family and friends and lots of cousins.

Jerry started to work for the Oliver Corp. in Charles City following graduation in 1954. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on July 31, 1956 and was honorably discharged in July of 1958 with the rank of PFC. Jerry returned to Charles City and returned to work as a machinist with the Oliver Corp, where he remained until retiring in 1992. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Strike Cordle at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on March 6, 1970 when he moved to Nashua.

Jerry played ball from little league baseball up to high school baseball to town team softball all the way to the Old Timer's Ball Team. Throughout his life he cheered for the Boston Red Sox and Ted Williams.

Jerry's love for sports also included golfing and fishing. His enjoyment for golfing started early in his life at Wildwood Golf Course in Charles City where he learned from his brother-in-law, Leo Fisher, a teaching pro. He had many golfing buddies and was not above a friendly wager and a few beers. He enjoyed introducing young people to the game and teaching them the things he had learned when younger. Jerry took up trout fishing in Northeast Iowa with his father-in-law, V.L. "Bud" Strike, and his cronies and rumor has it that liquid refreshments helped to catch the fish.

In his later years Jerry kept busy as the self-appointed Good Will Ambassador for the community. Among the duties were his early morning rounds to the school kitchen, Casey's & Kwik Star, and to visit various friends & businesses. In addition, he ran an unofficial taxi service taking people to airports and taking his lady friends to doctors appointments, for groceries and shopping. Jerry also drove kids to pre-school and the golf team to their meets. And he performed as the telephone secretary for his wife's bridge club and entertained them with his antics.

Jerry spoiled the grand kids and the neighbor kids with his endless supply of candy and donuts. Employing a balance between doting on them and being stern, they all took him with a grain of salt. The grandsons affectionately called him "Bumpy" (a combination of Grandpa and grumpy). Renee--the only grand daughter--got to drive the golf cart.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

Ella Lucy Grove

NEW HAMPTON - Ella Lucy Grove, 92, of New Hampton, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at the New Hampton Care Center of natural causes.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2003, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in New Hampton. Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2003, at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton, and an hour prior to services at the church.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to the Congregational United Church Of Christ Women's Fellowship.

Ella Lucy Grove was born January 22, 1911, at Osage to Frank and Emily Maskell Sharley. On April 20, 1932, she married Laurence Grove in Mason City. Ella worked in local grocery stores and at Roger's prior to her retirement in 1968. She was the "Pizza Lady" at Liddle's for several years. Ella was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ where she was active in church organizations, the Golden Palace Rebekah Lodge and she delivered Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed gardening, handwork, quilt making, ceramics, and making people smile. She loved kids and they called her "Grandma Grove." Ella's thoughtful listening and her sense of humor endeared her to people.

Survivors include a daughter, Muriel (Richard) Ratka of New Hampton; two sons, Donald (Jane) of Elkader and David A. (Leah) of Comstock, Wis. She had 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren.

Ella was preceded in death by her husband Laurence, her parents, a sister Muriel, and a brother Frank.

Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

Max Wilkinson

Max Wilkinson, 65, a resident of 1844 Cedar View Road, Charles City, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Max Wilkinson will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2003, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Gayle Wilcox will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2003, and an hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday, March 15, 2003.

Max Eugene Wilkinson was born September 15, 1937, at Des Moines, the son of Kenneth and Ila (Williams) Wilkinson. He graduated from the Rockford High School in 1956. On June 16, 1957, Max was united in marriage to May Hansen at the Methodist Church in Nashua. While farming, Max also worked at White Farm Equipment Company for 28 years, and then as a carpenter until his retirement in 1999. Max was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and had served as a 4-H leader. Collecting antiques and tractors, both large and small, woodworking, and camping were some of his hobbies. Spending time with his family and sharing their lives together was very important to Max.

Living family members include his wife, May of Charles City; five children, Stephen (Gayla) Wilkinson of Ocean View, Del., Susan Wilkinson of Charles City, Jeffery (Stephanie) Wilkinson of Ocean View, Del., Jerry (Karen) Wilkinson of Ocean View, Del., and June (Timothy) Kueter of Charles City; seven grandchildren, Nathan, Samantha, Bo, Suzanne, Christina, Max, and Justin; a brother, Kenneth (Eileen) Wilkinson of Hampton; two sisters, Elner Burcum and Helen Nelson both of Arizona; a sister-in-law, Joan Wilkinson; two step brothers, Lee Wilson of Oregon, and Robert Wilson of New Mexico; two step sisters, Geraldine Pletch of Alexander, and Elizabeth Crotty of Waverly and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bill and Donnie Wilkinson, and a step brother, Max Wilson.

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

                                      Posted by Gene Manning on 03/13/2003

Michael R. Howe

OAK GROVE, MO. - Michael R. Howe, 51, of Oak Grove, Mo., died March 11, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

Mr. Howe was born September 11, 1951 in Charles City to Robert and Marcella Hofler Howe.

He was a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa. Mr. Howe was the lead clinic social worker for the mental health department for the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2003, at St. Judes Catholic Church in Oak Grove, Mo. with father Pete Savage as celebrant. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, March 14, 2003, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. with Rosary being said at 7:30 p.m. at Webber-Freer Funeral Home, 25 S.W. 17th Street, Blue Springs, Mo.

He was a member of the St. Judes Catholic Church in Oak Grove, Mo. and the Oak Grove Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Howe was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed horses and auctions. Michael was a great story teller and very involved and active in the Democratic party. He enjoyed spending time with his children and his family as they were the most important part of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Val, of the home; sons, Jason and Brian Howe of Blue Springs, Mo.; mother, Marcella Howe, of Nora Springs; brother, Jerry Howe of Iowa City; sister, Colleen Howe and her husband Jose Pulido of Brookfield, Wis.; sister, Maureen "Mo" Howe of Iowa City and grandson Clint Howe of Grain Valley, Mo.; niece Christine and nephews Chad and Jose.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Howe in 1983, his grandparents, and an infant brother.

In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent via www.webbfreer.com.

Webb-Freer Funeral Home in Blue Springs, Mo. is in charge of arrangements.

                                      Posted bt Gene Manning on 03/14/2003

Sara L. Kollman

ROCKFORD -- Sara L. Kollman, 90, of Rockford, died Friday afternoon, March 14, 2003, at the Nora Springs Care Center, where she was a resident for several months.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, 205 1st Ave. in Rockford, with the Rev. Kenneth Kent officiating. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the family or to the American Cancer Society.

Sara Lucille Kollman was born October 22, 1912 on a farm in Benton County near Urbana, to Benjamin and Ethel 'Jennie' (Matthews) King. She moved at a young age to a farm near Vinton, where she attended school, graduating from Vinton High School in 1930. Sara began teaching in several one-room schools in Benton and Floyd counties and continued teaching for approximately ten years.

Since the age of 18, Sara has called the Rockford area 'home.' Sara and Melvin Earl Kollman were united in marriage on June 21, 1940 in Cedar Rapids. The couple was attended by her sister, Bernice Durow and brother-in-law, Floyd Durow. Following their marriage, they were blessed with two sons, Gerald and Ronald. Sara took great pleasure and pride in her family and church life. Melvin and Sara farmed together east of Rockford until Melvin's health forced his retirement in 1984. They moved to a new home in town at that time.

Sara will be well remembered for the dedicated and tender care she gave to their home, lawn and garden. She enjoyed growing flowers and had a special fondness for roses. Melvin and Sara treasured the many vacations they were privileged to take together, both abroad and within the United States. Sara shared her time not only with her family, but also with her community and church. She was very involved with the First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for approximately 15 years and served both, her Church councils and the United Methodist Women as an officer throughout many years. Sara was a 55+ year member of the P.E.O. She relished her involvement in the Rockford Women's Club, Sunset Generation Senior Citizen's Club and her lifetime membership with the Floyd County Farm Bureau.

Sara is survived by her son, Jerry Kollman of North Wales, Pa.; her son, Ron and his wife, Cynthia of Midlothian, Va.; her two sisters, Bernice Durow and her husband, Floyd of Center Point, and Betty Paul and her husband, Richard of Carmichael, Calif. She will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Craig Kollman and his wife, Nichole of Tampa, Fla.; Kelly Kollman of Minneapolis, Minn.; Christopher Kollman and his wife, Cari of Hopewell, Va.; Mark Kollman of Charlotte, N.C.; and Riley and Emma Kollman of Tampa, Fla.

Her husband, Melvin Kollman, her parents, three brothers, three sisters, two half brothers and two half sisters, preceded Sara in death.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home-Rockford, IA (641) 756-3311

Genevieve Cerwinske

CHARLES CITY -- Genevieve Cerwinske, 87, a resident of 113 Stony Point Road, Charles City, died Friday, March 14, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Genevieve Cerwinske will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Solomon Odoom, pastor of West Saint Charles United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

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

Genevieve Elsina Bobst Buttjer Cerwinske was born April 7, 1915, at Aredale, the daughter of George and Minnie (Letzring) Bobst. She attended Hansell, and Sheffield Schools. On July 8, 1935, she was united in marriage to Richard E. Buttjer at Mason City. In the later 1940's they moved to the Charles City area. Richard died on May 7, 1975. On January 28, 1984, she married Albert Cerwinske. Albert died on March 20, 1994. Genevieve assisted in the farming operation, worked for 20 years at Jensen Locker and 10 years at the Smoke Shop, and was a Foster Grandmother for 10 years. She was a member of the West Saint Charles United Methodist Church. Among her hobbies were sewing, cooking, crocheting, flower gardening, and quilting. Genevieve wrote, "Remember how much my family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were special in every way and I loved each and every one. They were my pride, joy, and salvation."

Living family members include a son, Richard (Connie) Buttjer of Charles City; a daughter, Eleanor (Gale) VanHauen Nielson of Charles City; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren, two brothers, Marvin (Viola) Bobst of Waterloo, and Morris (Donna) Bobst of Minnesota; three sisters, Lorna McClemens of Sheffield, Wilma White of Purham, MN, and Berdean (Lester) Allen of Dumont; and a daughter-in-law, Leane Buttjer of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Larry Buttjer, a great grandson, Drew Lensing, a son-in-law, Bill VanHauen, four brothers, a sister, and three half sisters.

                                             Posted by Gene Manning on 03/17/2003

Dorene Gonzales

Dorene Gonzales, 79, a former resident of 714 8th Avenue, Charles City, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at Port Charles Assisted Living in Charles City.

Memorial services for Dorene Gonzales will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Port Charles Assisted Living in Charles City. Rev. Paul Wilcox, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Dorene Mae DeLong Gonzales was born January 4, 1924, at Fayette, the daughter of John and Modesta (Fay) DeLong. Her family lived in various Iowa localities before moving to Charles City in 1937 where her father pastored the first Methodist Church until 1942. Dorene graduated from the Charles City High School in 1941 and from Cornell College in 1955. On Feb. 11, 1978, she was united in marriage to Arturo Gonzales at St. Joseph, MI. Arturo died on December 23, 2000. Dorene taught High School English and Spanish for several years, then accepted a position as Executive Director of an AARP Senior Employment Program in seven counties in Iowa and three in Michigan. After holding this position for 20 years she retired in 1994 and returned to Charles City in December of 1999. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and active in many social and business organizations, with a special interest in music and art.

Living family members include a brother, Duane (Virginia) DeLong of Taylors, S.C.; three aunts, Dora (Vern) Mohlis of Decorah, Opal Fay of Fayette, and Ethel Crandall of Oklahoma City, Ok.; and seven nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.

                                           Posted by Gene Manning on 03/19/2003

Virgil B. Peters

NEW HAMPTON - Virgil B. Peters, 80, of New Hampton, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at Covenant Skilled Nursing Center in Waterloo of natural causes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Parish in New Hampton with Rev. Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Calvary Cemetery, also in New Hampton.

Conway - Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

Marlene Freeland

DALLAS, Texas -- Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home for Marlene Freeland, 69, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Charles City, who died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in Dallas, Texas

                                            Posted by Gene Manning on 03/20/2003

Marlene Freeland

Marlene Freeland, 69, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Charles City died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at Dallas, Texas.

Funeral services for Marlene Freeland will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Ted Clark, pastor of the First Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

Marlene Weber Freeland was born December 12, 1933, at Shell Rock, the daughter of Floyd and Marcia (Balks) Weber. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1951. Marlene married Lee Freeland and they later divorced. In the later 1970's she moved to Dallas, Texas. Marlene worked for National Tea, A&P grocery store, and Woolworths. In her leisure time she worked with crafts, and crocheted.

Living family members include three brothers, James (Dorothy) Weber of Inglewood, Colo., Paul (Martha) Weber of Aplington, and Vern (Dory) Weber of San Antonio, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers.

Gerald C. Mead

Gerald C. Mead, 79, of Charles City, passed away Thursday morning, March 20, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Congregational Church in Charles City.

Visitation is tentatively planned for Sunday, March 23, 2003, at the Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua with times to be announced later. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memorial Gardens near Charles City.

Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Homes in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

Jerald 'Gary' Starkey

ORANGE, Calif. - Jerald 'Gary' Lee Starkey, age 55, passed away on March 19, 2003, of cancer. Born in Charles City, Iowa, 'Gary' lived in Orange, Calif.

Services will be Saturday, March 22, 2003, at 9 a.m. at Shannon-Bryan Mortuary, in Orange, Calif. Burial will be at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, Calif.

Living family members include his wife, Deborah; daughter, Kellie; mother, Velma Starkey; brothers Jack and Steve; and a sister, Barbara Schatz.

                                              Posted by Gene Manning on 03/21/2003

Gerald C. Mead

Gerald C. Mead, 79, of Charles City, passed away Thursday morning, March 20, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital of COPD.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., today, Monday, March 24, 2003, at the First Congregational U.C.C. Church in Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Inurnment will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens at a later date.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two sons, Brad (Chris) Mead of Lake Orion, Mich., and Randy (Val) Mead of Grimes; four daughters, Charnel (Mike) Hart of Iowa City, Dawn (Daryl) Pint of Humboldt, Roxanne Mead of Dallas, Texas, and Renee (Rusty) Norred of Southlake, Texas; two brothers, LaVern (Beulah) Mead of Nashua and Harold (Mildred) Mead of Charles City; one sister, Pern French of Nashua; and 11 grandchildren, Jonathan Hart, Erin and Kyle Mead, Joshua, Noah, Caleb and Luke Pint, Leah, Brian and Cory Mead and Zachary Norred.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Alberta Mead, and a granddaughter, Brieha Hart.

Gerald Clinton Mead was born August 1, 1923, in Nashua, the son of Clifford and Emma (Wallin) Mead. He attended Nashua Elementary and High School through the 10th grade. He finished his formal education by correspondence and further studied engineering. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II from February 1943 to November of 1945.

He was united in marriage to Marilyn J. Jones on February 15, 1953. They lived in Nashua until 1961, when they moved to Charles City. Gerald was a tool engineer at White Farm Equipment Co., for 30 years retiring in 1985.

Gerald was a member of First Congregational U.C.C. of Charles City, serving on the Prudential Board and Trustee Board. He also was a member of the Charles City VFW, where he is a past Post-Commander. Gerald loved hunting and fishing, dealing for cars, playing Euchre, a game he taught all his children and grandchildren, and he was an excellent cook, fried chicken was his specialty. But mostly, he just loved and enjoyed his family.

Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

                                                Posted by Gene Manning on 03/24/2003

Arnold Kupker

Arnold Kupker, former local resident, passes away, on November 25, 2002. Arnold "Kup" Kupker, was born October 1, 1926, to Harm and Emma Kupker in Charles City, Iowa.

Arnold was preceded in death by both his parents and his lovely bride, Barbara. He leaves behind one sister: Doris (Kupker) Buelow; two children: John Kupker and Sheryl (Kupker) Madden; one son-in-law: Jerry Madden; and two grandsons: Ryan Kupker and Bryce Madden. Arnold graduated from Charles City High School in 1945. He was a three-year starter on the Charles City High School Football Team, a two-time All-State First-Team Defensive-End and a two-time All-State Honorable-Mention Offense-End. As a senior (1944 - 1945 season) the football team went undefeated. Arnold was also a member of the Charles City High School Track Team. He ran the 100 yard dash, the open 220 (yard), was a member of the 4 x 100 (yard) relay team, and competed in the long jump. As juniors, the 4 x 100 (yard) relay team set the Iowa State High School record, which stood for several years.

After the High School, he entered Military Service and serviced until after World War II. In 1951, Arnold graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Commerce. Following Horace Greeley's suggestion: He proceeded west; to Utah, Idaho, and Montana, and continuing his Greeleyon journey all the way to Washington. Along the way, he met and married a local schoolmarm, in 1956.Arnold made his fortune as a traveling salesman, selling various types construction materials. Upon retirement, he helped raise his eldest grandson, Ryan. After his wife's, Barbara, death in 1992, he and grandson, Ryan, traveled together, making some of the trips that were intended to be take with his wife. In 2002, he was nominated and became a finalist for Seattle Mariners Father of the Year, but was too ill to attend the ceremony.

Dad died November 25, 2002, 10 years to the date from Barbara's death. It was his plan to do it that way; he said that way we would have one day to grieve. He had an amazing sense of humor, a stubborn streak, and wisdom. He spent his last week making the transition easier on those left behind, and harassing the hospital staff.

Services were held Tuesday, December 3rd, 2003, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Bellevue, Washington.

Due to the large number of family and friends in North Dakota - Minnesota area, a second service will also be held this summer in Fargo, North Dakota. Date and time to be determined.

Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army, any post.

Eugene Biers

GREENE - Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene for Eugene Biers, age 93, who died Monday, March 24, 2003, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

                                        Posted by Gene Manning on 03/25/2003

Eugene R. Viers

GREENE - Funeral services for Eugene R. Viers, 93, of 407 1/2 Courtland Street, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., today, Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Reid's Funeral Chapel and will continue Thursday one hour before services.

Eugene Robert Viers was born September 9, 1909 in Storm Lake, a son of Charles and Minnie (Fields) Viers, and died Monday, March 24, 2003, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Shortly after his father's death, Gene then age eleven, went to live with his aunt and uncle on a ranch near Highmore, S.D. He was baptized at the Swedish Lutheran Church and received his education at Highmore. As a young man he returned to Iowa where he met and was united in marriage to Ruth Skillen on July 12, 1934 in Charles City. They made their home in the Greene area their entire marriage and to this union were born four sons.

He worked for D.C. Marsh and other area farmers for many years and was projectionist for the Greene Theater for twelve years. He was sexton for the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene for 20 years and drove school bus for the Greene Community School District for five years. He retired in 1973.

Gene's favorite past time was fishing, fishing and more fishing. His other interests included reading westerns, gardening, feeding the birds, and riding his Snapper mower.

Those thankful for having shared his life include his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth of Greene; two sons: Jim (Jo) Viers of Rockwell City, Dennis (Judy) Viers of Greene; two daughters-in-law: Joan Viers of Charles City, Ruth Viers of Waterloo; 11 grandchildren: Jim Viers of Rolfe, Carmen Smith of Rockwell City, Carol Sauceda of Ft. Dodge, John Viers of Plainview, Neb., Donna (Richard) Marvel of Westminster, Col., Darren Viers of Charles City, Nancy Simmons and Lisa Marie Viers both of Waterloo, Dale Dean Viers of Ft. Madison, Debra Viers of Greene, Michelle (Shane) Ott of Offott Air Force Base, Neb.; 24 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren; and one brother: Charles Viers of Paramount, Cal.

He was preceded in death by his two sons: Kenneth Viers on May 8, 1998, Robert D. "Butch" Viers on June 3, 2001; grandson Joseph Viers on November 25, 1977; his parents, step-father Kenneth Houchin, three brothers: Orlando "Bill" Viers, Milton Viers, and Harry Viers.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Eugene R. Viers Memorial Fund in care of the family, P.O. Box 8, Greene, Iowa 50636-0008.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 North First, Greene, 641-82

                                           Posted by Gene Manning on 03/26/2003

LaVerna Ruth Hansen

LaVerna Ruth Hansen, 89, of Indianapolis, Ind., and a former long time resident of Floyd, passed away Monday, March 24, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with Pastor Larry Hansen officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour before the service on Saturday.

The family suggests that memorials be given to the American Cancer Society in memory of LaVerna R. Hansen.

LaVerna was born May 25, 1913 to James and Anna (Schaefer) Gunn at Wall Lake, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Arnold E. Hansen on May 25, 1934 at Nora Springs. The couple made their home in Floyd since 1944.

LaVerna is survived by a son, Larry D. Hansen and his wife, Carol, of Platte City, Missouri; and a daughter, Shirley M. Bennett and her husband, James, of Indianapolis, Indiana, with whom she had been living for a number of years. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

LaVerna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold; and three sisters.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.

                                       Posted by Gene Manning on 03/27/2003

James Lee Burks

NASHUA - James Lee Burks, 63, a resident of 2720 Cheyenne Avenue,

Nashua, died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Waverly Memorial Hospital in Waverly. There will be local services on Sunday, March 30, 2003, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua with Rev. Linda Myren officiating.

Visitation with the family will begin at 12:15 with a lunch following the service. Burial was in the Smith Chapel Cemetery in rural Rocheport, Mo.

Jim was born June 7, 1939, in Boone County, Mo., to Romie Lee Burks and Wilma Iris Lile Burks. His jobs through the years included construction, farming, logging, and contracting RR ties from the railroad for resale. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, and auctions. His hobbies were woodworking, auto body work, antique collecting, and bargain hunting.

Surviving are his wife Karol, of Charles City; a son, Ronnie Burks of Fredericksburg; four daughters, Shirladeen Day of Pilot Grove, Mo., Anna Jean Tiffany of Hallsville, Mo., Yvonne Burks of Charles City and Jamie Burks of Iowa City; two brothers, Ron Burks of Camdenton, Mo., and Bob Via, Winston-Salem, N.C.; four sisters, Martha Wade of Harrisburg, Mo., Anna Osborne of Paris, Mo., Betty Retzloff of Columbia, Mo., and Lillie Downing of Bartlesville, Okla.; his mother, Wilma Via of Columbia, Mo.; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Romie Burks and a sister Deborah Gay.

John Fitzpatrick

John L. Fitzpatrick, 94, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at the New Hampton Care Center, New Hampton, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 31, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sunnyside Chapel and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday.

John was born on Aug. 2, 1908, the son of Lloyd J. and Hattie "Greentree" Fitzpatrick at Canton, Ohio. John and Helen "Rita" Timmons were united in marriage on Jan. 13, 1959 at Independence, Ky. She died on Feb. 9, 2001. He was a supervisor for the Oliver Corp. at Charles City and also a Purchasing Agent for Hydrotile of Nashua. John was a Mason and a member of the Elks Club and Lodge of Charles City, an avid horseman and a former President of the Nashua Saddle Club. For 19 years, he presented the flag on his beautiful Arabian Stallion "Flame" at the Chuckwagon Races in Nashua.

Survivors include four sons, Terry (Carol) Fitzpatrick of Cinncinati, Ohio, John and (Liza) Fitzpatrick of Denver, Colo., Bob Ingalls of Youngstown, Ohio, Don (Sharon) Ingalls of New Albin; three daughters, Rita (Rick) Bond of Nashua, Linda (Jim) Martindale of Newell, and Tammy (Maroun) Azzi of Lebanon; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one brother, Earl.

Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Louis R. DeBower

ALLISON - Louis R. DeBower, 78, of Allison, died March 27, 2003, at the Allison Care Center in Allison of natural causes. Services will be held Tuesday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with burial to follow at the Butler Center Cemetery in rural Allison.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

Russell Ferch

NEW HAMPTON - Russell C. Ferch, age 66, of New Hampton died Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, New Hampton, of natural causes. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Burial will be in the New Hampton Cemetery, with full military honors being conducted by the Fae Steine American Legion Post #38.

The Hugeback Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Hungerford

OSAGE - Charles R. "Charlie" Hungerford, age 79, of Osage died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Care Center Hospice Unit in Osage. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage with a military graveside service conducted by Osage American Legion Post #641.

The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage is in charge of the arrangements

                                           Posted by Gene Manning on 03/31/2003