Kathryn Gunn, 86, of Charles City, died October 17, 2002, at Charles City.

Memorial services for Kathryn Gunn will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2003, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

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

Kathryn Elaine Gunn was born August 21, 1916, at Wall Lake, the daughter of James and Anna (Shafer) Gunn. She attended the Nora Springs School.

Living family members include two nephews, Jim (Win) Lindsay of Iowa Falls, and Larry (Carol) Hansen of Platte City, MO; and two nieces, Shirley Bennett of Indianapolis, IN, and Linda Bastron of Cedar Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Helen Lindsay, and Marjorie Mohler, and after Kathryn's death another sister, LaVerna Hansen, died on March 24, 2003.

Jesse Lumm

Jesse Lumm, 81, a resident of 209 South Johnson, Charles City, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Jess Lumm will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Rev. Paul Wilcox, pastor, 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. Thursday where the Knights of Pythias will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday from 9 a.m. until service time.

Jesse Alburn Lumm was born July 4, 1921, in Butler County, the son of Roland and Minnie (Satterlee) Lumm. He received his education from the Butler County schools. On Dec. 2, 1941, he was united in marriage to Sylvia Kramer at Shell Rock. They lived in Cedar Falls where Jess worked at John Deere, moving to Charles City in 1952. He then worked at the Oliver Corporation for 25 years retiring in 1968. Jess then had his own interior decorating business for many years and also worked as a contract laborer for Solvay. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lions International, was past president of Oliver management and served as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader. His sportsmanship was seen in his playing softball, fishing, hunting, and golfing. Jess was very active in the Knights of Pythias, was past Deputy Supreme Chancellor, and had received the Sir Knight Award, which is one of the highest awards given by the Knights of Pythias. He was a "people person", and enjoyed everyone and shared with them. He "never met a stranger." Family was very important to Jess and he took special interest in his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Sylvia, of Charles City; five children, Mary Lou (David) Birkholz of Palestine, Texas, Larry (Carolyn) Lumm of Cedar Rapids, Judy (Paul) Ewald of Charles City, Pat (Dennis) Frascht of Alva, Ok., and Dennis Lumm and special friend Patty Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, a brother, Earl (Vera) Lumm of Mason City; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Andrew Jason Ewald, and a brother, Robert Lee Lumm.

William Nieman

William "Bill" Gerhardt Nieman, age 81, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born the son of William H. and Augusta Obermoeller Nieman on November 28, 1921, on the family farm in Butler County, near Pleasant Valley, rural Clarksville, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Pleasant Valley Church. He graduated from the Plainfield High School.

Bill married Delores Lundt in 1943 and they were divorced in 1955. Two children were born to this union, Priscilla Nieman and Eugene Nieman. He married Roberta Schmadeke Benton in 1955. Bill adopted her children, David and Kenneth, in 1958. Bill and Roberta had two sons, Alan and Michael.

Bill entered the U.S. Army on Dec. 7, 1942, and was honorably discharged November 6, 1945. He was a Sgt. in combat with the 410th Regiment of the 103rd Division in France, Germany and Austria. He received the Bonze Star and Purple Heart.

Bill and Roberta lived on the farm northeast of Clarksville until 1979 when they moved to their present home in Clarksville. Bill was a life-long member of the 1st United Church of Christ of Pleasant Valley which is on a corner of the farm. He was active in men's fellowship and had been president of the Consistory. Bill enjoyed playing cards, golfing and traveling when he was able.

Bill died at his home Saturday, April 26, 2003, of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Galen Nieman and Nathan in infancy; and one sister, Ila Henning.

Bill is survived by his wife, Roberta of Clarksville, Iowa; one daughter, Priscilla Nieman, Waterloo, Iowa; five sons, Eugene (Sherri) Nieman, Nashua, Iowa; David Nieman, Sacramento, Calif.; Kenneth Nieman, Apache Junction, Ariz.; Alan Nieman, Clarksville, Iowa and Michael (Sandra) Nieman, Volga, S.D.; grandsons, Adam, Derek, Travis, James, Matthew and granddaughter, Toni and great-grandchildren, Stefen, Kristen Ann Mary and Michael; two sisters, Almira McDonough, Grinnell, Iowa and Vinera Yover, Albuquerque, N.M.

Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2003, at Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ, rural Clarksville, Iowa with Rev. Anne Sunday officiating. Organist Lois Roose accompanied congregational hymns "Sweet Hour of Prayer," "In The Garden" and "Pass It On."

Casketbearers were Jeff Hempen, Dave Rottink, Darrell Kelm, Bob Kelm, Joe Johnson and Brent Gerloff. Honorary Casketbearers were Don Schrage, Gay Hempen and Frank Austin. Flower Committee was Juanita Backer and Wanda Weinberg. Interment was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Clarksville, Iowa.

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Leona Neir

Leona Neir, 92, a resident of 609 North Iowa Street, Charles City, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services for Leona Neir will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. Rev. Kent Sovine, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

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

Leona Augusta Emmel Neir was born Feb. 27, 1911, at Montevideo, Minn., the daughter of Henry and Nannie (Sindt) Emmel. She received her education from rural schools. On January 4, 1931, she was united in marriage to Harley Neir at Floyd. They farmed all their lives near Powersville. Harley died on Jan. 25, 1978. Leona was a member of Bethany Alliance Church, Alliance Women, and the Chat-a-bit Club. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening and working with animals. Time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren was very special to Leona.

Living family members include three children, Arley (Karen) Neir of Huntsville, Ala., Larry (Nadine) Neir of Overland Park, Kan., and Beverly (Don) Schaefer of Waterloo; eight grandchildren; 16, great grandchildren; two brothers, John (Bernice) Emmel of Charles City, and Marvin (Jean) Emmel of Allison; and three sisters, Eileen Heitman of Charles City, Mabel (Arnold) Grummer of Appleton, Wisc., and Mary Ann (Merlyn) McCabe of Cedar Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and four brothers, Arnold, Walt, Eldo, and Glen Emmel.

Edsel Schweizer

Edsel K. Schweizer, age 80, of Decorah, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at home of complications from cancer.

Memorial Service will be on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Decorah, by Rev. Joan A. Mau. There is no visitation. His body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine for scientific purposes.

Fjelstul Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Edsel was born Feb. 5, 1923, in Chester, Ill., to George and Martha (Koestering) Schweizer. In 1928 they moved to Burlington, Iowa. Edsel graduated from Burlington High School in 1941 where he lettered in three sports every year. His senior year he was captain and quarterback for the East team in the 1941 Iowa High School All Star East vs. West game. At the University of Iowa he received the football freshman scholarship award. His sophomore year he was the second string quarterback of the varsity football team.

Called to duty in the U.S. Marine Corps, he was sent to Purdue University where he played on the varsity basketball team. After training at Marine Corps facilities he became the Officer in Charge of the U.S. Naval Base Gates at Pearl Harbor. In 1946 he was released from active duty.

On Sept. 10, 1946 he married Helen Pearson at Concordia Lutheran Church of Burlington. He then enrolled in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. Part of his training at the seminary involved congregational service, and the service he chose was coaching. He took a basketball team of inner city boys to a national championship game and started football at the newly-established Lutheran High School in St. Louis. He earned his M.A. from Washington University and pursued other studies at the University of Minnesota.

He came to Luther College in 1950 as backfield coach for football, assistant basketball coach, track coach and Dean of Students. He also taught in the education department. Although recalled to active duty in the USMC in 1951, he was permitted to return to Luther for the fall football season. In 1952 he was released from active duty and returned to Luther as a professor, head football, head track and assistant basketball coach.

In 26 years as head coach, he set many records. Among them are Luther's first Iowa Conference track championship, first undefeated football season, first bowl championship, and numerous conference football championships. His team led the nation in rushing yards, and was runner-up in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. He received the Football Writers of America Citation for Meritorious Service, was inducted into the Iowa Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and the Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame. His record as football coach of 150 wins, 79 losses and six ties makes him one of the winningest coaches in Division III football.

During his tenure as Athletic Director at Luther College, the strong program for women's athletics came into its own.

From his teaching experience he saw the need for a book on sex education. His book, 'The Christian Parent Teaches About Sex,' was published by Augsburg Publishing House in 1966.

As a frequent speaker for church banquets, athletic banquets and graduation exercises, he traveled extensively through the Midwest. His inspiring enthusiasm and favorite stories were enjoyed by audiences and family as well. His strong faith led him as he taught Bible class, served Good Shepherd Lutheran Church as President and on the Board of Trustees.

A man of integrity and compassion, Edsel was never heard to denigrate anyone, quick to see the point of view that differed from his own.

Luther College recognized his achievements when they built the Legends Fitness Center honoring Coach Hamlet Peterson, Edsel and Coach Kent Finanger

Survivors include his wife, Helen; four children: Martha (Timothy) Weber of Redmond, Wash.; David (Dawn) Schweizer of Charles City; Timothy (Dawn) Schweizer of Decorah; and Christine (Eric) Johnson of DeKalb, Ill.; and nine grandchildren.

Edsel Schweizer was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Donald Schweizer and Ralph Schweizer both businessmen in Burlington, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the organization of your choice that furthers Christ's work in this world.

                                 Posted by Gene Manning on 05/01/2003

Mabel F. Otto

ROCKFORD, Iowa - Mabel F. Otto, 96, of Rockford, died early Saturday morning, May 3, 2003, at Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave. in Rockford with the Rev. Patricia Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2003, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Ave, Rockford, and one hour prior to services at the church. Those planning an expression of sympathy or memorial contributions may direct them to the Zion Lutheran Church or the Rockford Senior Citizens.

Mabel was born one of two children to John and Florence "Van Iperen" Markus at Otley, Iowa on April 14, 1907. She graduated from Iowa Falls High School and then moved to Gary, Indiana, in 1928. She met George Frederich Otto and after a whirlwind courtship of around a week, married him on June 30, 1930 in Gary. Later that year they moved to Rockford, where she has been a resident ever since. To this union was born one son. She worked for several area doctors in the office and then trained in nursing. She was then employed at Park Hospital and then worked in the home. She was excellent at embroidery, knitting and crocheting. She sold some of her Afghans but gave most of them to family and friends. She enjoyed making doll clothes for her granddaughter. She was very active at Zion Lutheran and the Senior Citizens. Later in life she enjoyed taking bus tours around the United States and she visited every continental state. She enjoyed going with friends to dinner theaters.

Those thankful in sharing Mabel's life include her daughter-in-law Phyllis (Otto) Hillis, Charles City; one granddaughter Teresa S. Otto, St. Peter, Minn.; and one grandson, Jeffrey L. and his wife Lori Otto, Island Lake, Ill.

Her parents, her husband George in Nov. 1972, her son Jerald J. "Jerry" Otto in June 1985 and her sister, Tunnetta Day, preceded her in death.

The Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Louise Gerber

IONIA - Funeral services for Louise Gerber, 90, of Ionia, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Ionia. Burial will take place at St. Boniface Cemetery.

Louis Gerber died Friday, May 2, 2003, at her home.

The Ionia Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Clara Jacobs

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Clara Jacobs, 92, a former Charles City resident, who died Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington, Minn.

Vera Tjaden,

Vera Tjaden, 96, a former resident of 1211 Rampart Avenue, Floyd, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Vera Tjaden will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor, 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. Wednesday and Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Vera Caroline Hobert Tjaden was born July 23, 1906, at Charles City, the daughter of Edward and Ida (Krumrey) Hobert. She graduated from the Charles City High School in 1925. On December 29, 1926, she was united in marriage to Louis Tjaden at Charles City. They farmed in the Colwell and Floyd areas all of their lives. Louis died on August 12, 1991. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Flower and vegetable gardening were very important to Vera. She also spent many hours visiting with friends on the front porch of their home.

Living family members include three sons, Jerald Tjaden of Wendell, ID, Norman Tjaden of Seattle, WA, and Dale Tjaden of Floyd; two grandsons, Per and Sten Tjaden; a great granddaughter, and a sister, Marion Hilborn of Menomonie, WI.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Raymond Hobert, and two sisters, Lucille Stock, and Irene Nehls.

                                  Posted by Gene Manning on 05/05/2003

William A. Macomber

WATERLOO - William A. Macomber, 75, died Sunday morning, May 4, 2003, at the Hospice Home after a lengthy illness.

Services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at the Salvation Army Citadel in Waterloo with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Graveside Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #138 and VFW Post 1623.

Friends may call at the Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 6, 2003 and one hour before services on Wednesday May 7, 2003 at the Citadel.

William was in the U.S. Army from 1950-1957 serving in Japan and Korea. He married Dorothy Gravitt on February 7, 1959 in Moberly, Mo. he retired from John Deere in 1985 after 27 years where he was a fork lift driver at the Northcast site. Following his retirement he was a truck driver for the Salvation Army.

He is survived by his wife, 2 sons: Dan (Robin) of Charles City, Tim (Darla) of Waterloo; 2 daughters: Pam (Gene) Alcott and Patty (Rick) Billington both of Waterloo; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Mrs. Nola Hilty of Boone, Kay (Don) Sidwell of Queen City, Mo., Ms. Leora Owens of Rio Dell, Calif.; 5 brothers: Pete of Waterloo, Aaron (Gloria) of Kahoka, Mo., Alonzo (Jean) Elam of Unionville, Mo., Ted (Mary) and Richard (Kathy) both of Webster, Fla.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Minnie Neuenkirk and 3 brothers; Henry and Edward Ankeny and Baxter Macomber.

Those who wish may direct memorials to the family.

Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel in Waterloo is in charge of arrangements.

Clara Jacobs

BLOOMINGTON, MINN - Clara Jacobs, 92, a resident of Bloomington, Minn., formerly of Charles City, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington, Minn.

Funeral services for Clara Jacobs will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2003, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Reverend Irving Sandberg, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday, May 9, 2003.

Clara Esther Gillmann Jacobs was born April 24, 1911, in Sioux County, the daughter of Rev. Emil and Emma (Schultz) Gillmann. She received her education from the Renwick School. On July 7, 1929, she was united in marriage to Elmer Jacobs. Elmer had just been ordained into the Lutheran ministry on June 30th, 1929. They both served the Lord for 62 years in Texas and Iowa. Her life was dedicated to serving the Lord in various ways such as playing the organ, leading Jr. Mission Band, and teaching Sunday School. Clara loved her family and anyone she had contact with. She was a true witness to her faith and in her love for Jesus.

Living family members include three children: Marvin (Hannah) Jacobs of Silver Springs, Md., Gordon (Lorraine) Jacobs of Charlotte, N.C., and Ruth (Mervin) Spande of Burnsville, Minn.; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a step great great grandson; and a sister, Verna Lehmann of Bloomington, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1998, and a granddaughter, Melanie Jacobs.

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

Dale E. Marvin

FORT DODGE - Dale E. Marvin, age 78, of Fort Dodge, died Monday, May 5, 2003 at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 7, 2003, at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Gunderson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harry Imlay officiating. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by V.F.W. Post 1856.

Dale was born on April 5, 1925 in Burr Oak Township. He attended Grant School in Orchard. He lived in Charles City and Ogden. On Sept. 30, 1945 he was united in marriage to Shirley VanKleek at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He served his country in the United States Army from 1945 - 1947. The couple moved to Fort Dodge in 1950. Dale worked as a truck driver and a mechanic for Porter Trucking. He enjoyed hunting and playing pool.

Survivors include his sons: David (Rochelle) Marvin of Boone, Mark (Janey) Marvin of Fort Dodge; daughters Arla (Ronald) Grady of Fort Dodge, Vicki (Charles Jr.) Crimmins of Fort Dodge, Peggy (Paul) Brinton of Nevada, Leann Terranova of Fort Dodge, Joleen (Doug) Consier of Stanhope, Kristy (David) Hilbert of Fort Dodge, Tracy (Chuck) Knoblauch of Urbandale;25 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers Leslie, Keith and Robert; sisters: Lucille Crooks, Merel Crooks, Phyllis Pitz, and Dorothy Simpson.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; his parents Walter and Pearl (Emery) Marvin; his brother Lester Marvin; sister Rosella Crooks and one great-granddaughter.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge is in charge of arrangements.

                                  Posted by Gene Manning on 05/06/2003

Nicole M. Rosendahl

CRESCO - Nicole M. Rosendahl, 30, of Cresco, formerly of Waukon, died Thursday, May 1, 2003.

Funeral services are today, Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Waukon by Rev. Joseph Scheider. The wake was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon with a scripture service at 5 p.m.

In 1990 Nicole graduated from Waukon High School. She was a December 2001 graduate of North Iowa Community College and has been working as an RN in Rochester, Minn.

Survivors include two daughters: Ashley Rosendahl of Cresco and Taylor Kleve of Charles City; a son: Nathan Kleve of Charles City; her mother and stepfather: Diane Rosendahl and Richard Bullock of Caledonia, Minn; her father and stepmother: Greg and Shirleen Rosendahl of Waukon; two sisters: Aimee and Jeannie Rosendahl of Texas City, Texas; two brothers: James Rosendahl of LaMarque, Texas and Conrad Rosendahl of Waukon; a stepsister: Dawn Burr of Lone Tree; and a stepbrother: Shawn Moe of Waukon.

Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is in charge of arrangements.

Kurt Winfield

KENNETT, MO. - Word has come of the death of Kurt Willson Winfield, 58, of Kennett, Mo., and formerly of Marble Rock. He died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at his residence in Kennett.

No funeral service was provided. McDaniel Funeral Service, Inc., of Kennett was in charge of the arrangements.

                              Posted on 05/07/2003 by Gene Manning

Gloria Bucknell

BASSETT - Gloria M. Bucknell, 71, of Bassett, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services are pending, with the Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia in charge of the arrangements.

                                   Posted on 05/08/2003 by Gene Manning

Calvin E. Overlee

Calvin E. Overlee, 71, of 409 2nd Ave., died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main St., with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, Senior Pastor, officiating. There will be no visitation. Inurement will be held at Groveland Cemetery, Minnetonka, Minn., at a later date.

Calvin was born May 26, 1931, the son of Conrad and Elma (Haaby) Overlee in Ross, Minn. Calvin was raised in the Ross and Badger, Minn. areas. As a young man in his teens Calvin became the father figure to the rest of his brothers and sisters following the early death of his father.

On August 1, 1953 Calvin was united in marriage to Norma Jean Carpenter at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hopkins, Minn. Calvin was very much a perfectionist who enjoyed tallying his life's stories for his family to cherish. Calvin was employed as Technical Writer for White-Oliver Farm Equipment for 36 years. During his career the family resided in several locations including Minneapolis, Minn., Delavan, Wis., and Charles City three different times. His moves also brought changes to his employer, which included writing for Cotter Manufacturing, Minneapolis Moline, and White Oliver Farm Equipment.

Calvin had an interesting childhood; he learned to drive the School Bus to and from school in partnership with fellow students to allow the real driver time to enjoy his smoking habit. He took on many responsibilities following his father's death and still was able to enjoy his life. Calvin loved to go fishing, do cross word puzzles, work in his garden, and complete genealogy studies. Time spent with his family was Calvin's most cherished moments. He was a perfectionist who made journal entries on a daily basis about the things that had occurred that day. Calvin also enjoyed collecting White Oliver, and Minneapolis Moline memorabilia. His favorite hobby was just puttering around.

Calvin was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Those thankful for having shared in his life include his wife Norma; five children: Debbie Schilling and her husband Randal of Charles City, Doug Overlee and his wife Jodi of Utica, Ill., Kathy Phillips of Woodstock, Ill., Steve Overlee and his wife Monica of Marengo, Ill., and Jeff Overlee and his wife Renee of Harvard, Ill.; three sisters: Elaine Niemi and her husband John of Aurora, Ill., Carol Erickson and her husband Swede of Coon Rapids, Minn., Maureen Sarkela and her husband Erv of Maple Grove, Minn.; two brothers: Glenn Overlee of Minneapolis, Minn., and Earl Overlee and his wife Janet of Grand Rapids, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mr. Overlee was preceded in death by his parents.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Gloria M. Bucknell

BASSETT - Gloria M. Bucknell, 71, of Bassett, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at the Floyd County Memorial hospital of natural causes.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday May 12, 2003 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Memorial Gardens in Charles City.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2003, at the Ionia Funeral Home where there will be a 7 p.m. scripture service.Visitation will also be an hour prior to services at the church.

Gloria Marie Bucknell was born July 4, 1931 in Osage, the daughter of Martin & Olive (Woodiwiss) Havig. She attended school in Osage. During her teen years she developed respiratory problems. She moved to Colorado for a short time to help her respiratory problems. She returned to Osage and was united in marriage to Cletus Bucknell on May 7, 1949 in Austin, Minn. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Floyd area. In 1962 they moved to Bassett where they have resided ever since. Gloria passed away on the couples 54th wedding anniversary. Gloria worked for Comprehensive Systems in Charles City for 14 years. She was also an outspoken Bassett City Council woman. She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Charles City where she served on the Stewardship Committee, a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and the Nashua Saddle Club. She enjoyed her grandchildren, knitting, reading, cooking, gardening, visiting with friends, trail riding in Nashua, and square dancing. Her children could attest to her ping pong paddle skills.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 54 years Cletus; 6 children: Dave (Judy) Bucknell of Ionia, Sueanne (Mike) Testroet of Cedar Falls, Dan (Sandra) Bucknell of Sumner, Lou (Bill) Brennan of Charles City, Kathleen Bucknell of New Hampton, and Dennis (Renea) Bucknell of Nashua; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers: Marlin Havig of Osage and Wayland Havig of Davenport; two sisters: Marguerite Tosel of Mason City and Doris Denning of Cedar Falls; and a special friend Karen Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Emma Allene Hungate.

Ionia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

                             Posted on 05/09/2003 by Gene Manning

Thelma Henry

Thelma Evelyn Henry, 92, of Charles City, died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main Street. Officiating will be Reverend Gayle Wilcox, Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Monday from 4 - 6 p.m., and for 1 hour prior to services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Thelma E. Schlick was born August 17, 1910, to Arthur and Mabel (Butler) Schlick in Floyd County, Iowa. Mabel died when Thelma was only 4, and Arthur later married Mary Chapin Sweet. She attended Charles City High School where she graduated in 1928. After graduating, Thelma moved to Chicago to pursue nursing training at Henrotin Hospital. On May 4, 1929, she was united in marriage to Ralph Henry at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple farmed in the Minneapolis and Floyd areas until they retired in 1972. Thelma and Ralph enjoyed going to their cabin in Minnesota and fishing, they also loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida together. Thelma was a member of the Happy Hour Club.

Thelma is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Pamela and her husband Gordon Lassahn of Idaho Falls, Idaho, her grandchildren Steven Henry and his wife Laurie, and Michael Henry. Thelma is also survived by a daughter-in-law Joyce Henry Frisbee, six great grandchildren: Joanne Wilson and husband Jason, Chad Henry, Crystal Henry, Sybil Kramme and husband Todd, Rachel Sweeney and husband Jeremy, and Dan Henry, as well as two great great grandchildren, Cooper and Memphis Sweeney.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her son Richard Henry, her sister Maxine Coover, her brother Lowell Sweet, and an infant granddaughter Carolyn.

LeRoy Sobolik

LeRoy Sobolik, 88, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 10, 2003, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Services are pending at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City.

Melvin Reicks

NEW HAMPTON - Melvin Michael Reicks, 70, of New Hampton, died suddenly on Friday, May 9, 2003, at Mercy medical Center in New Hampton from a brain aneurysm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Homes in New Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.

                            Posted on 5/12/2003 by Gene Manning

Leroy Sobolik

LeRoy Sobolik, 88, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 10, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services for Roy Sobolik will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2003, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Reverend Monsignor Stanley Hayek, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2003, where there will be a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus praying the Rosary. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday, May 15, 2003.

LeRoy Albert Sobolik was born February 6, 1915, at Ft. Atkinson, the son of Joseph and Petronella (Novak) Sobolik. Roy grew up in Ft. Atkinson and attended school there. He never completed high school but went on to barber school in Chicago after which he went to Alta Vista to work. It was there he met Dolores Daly and they were united in marriage on August 14, 1936. They were married for 59 years and were blessed with four children. Dolores died on April 23, 1996. Roy worked several jobs over the years, the most notable being as a barber in Alta Vista, and then at the Oliver Corporation where he worked for thirty years retiring in 1969 as a Chief Draftsman. He became a resident of Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home in November of 1996, moving to the Salsbury Baptist Home in September of 2002 when Riverside Chautauqua closed. Roy enjoyed many things. He was a loving husband and a devoted father and grandfather, and was honored by being awarded Father of the Year in 1957. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Roy had his own band, The Four Aces, for several years and also played the drums for many other groups. He also enjoyed working in his workshop, and building or remodeling projects, fishing, and playing golf. His special times were being with his family and friends.

Living family members include four children: Mike (Vicki) Sobolik of Charles City, Sue (Vern) Kluwe of Mason City, Jack (Galene) Sobolik of Charles City, and Jim Sobolik of Lone Tree; seven grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

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

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Tift

SUN CITY, ARIZ. - John Tift of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Charles City, died on Friday May 2, 2003, at his home at El Dorado. Funeral services were held on May 6, 2003, at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City. A memorial service will also be held at a later date at Our Lady of Peace Chapel at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Loius Park, Minn. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in St. Paul, Minn. Arrangements were handled through Menke Funeral Home in Sun City, Ariz.

Thelma Henry

Thelma Evelyn Henry, 92, of Charles City, died Sunday, May 11, 2003 at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main Street. Officiating will be Reverend Gayle Wilcox, Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Monday from 4 - 6 p.m., and for 1 hour prior to services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Thelma E. Schlick was born August 17, 1910 to Arthur and Mabel (Butler) Schlick in Floyd County. Mabel died when Thelma was only 4, and Arthur later married Mary Chapin Sweet. She attended Charles City High School where she graduated in 1928. After graduating, Thelma moved to Chicago to pursue nursing training at Henrotin Hospital. On May 4, 1929, she was united in marriage to Ralph Henry at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple farmed in the Minneapolis and Floyd areas until they retired in 1972. Thelma and Ralph enjoyed going to their cabin in Minnesota and fishing, they also loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida together. Thelma was a member of the Happy Hour Club.

Thelma is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Pamela and her husband Gordon Lassahn of Idaho Falls, Idaho, her grandchildren Nicole Lassahn, Jeffrey Lassahn and Kathy Austen, Price Worrell and Crystal Kelly and their son Rhys Worrell, Steven Henry and his wife Laurie, and Michael Henry. Thelma is also survived by a daughter-in-law Joyce Henry Frisbee, six great grandchildren: Joanne Wilson and husband Jason, Chad Henry, Crystal Henry, Sybil Kramme and husband Todd, Rachel Sweeney and husband Jeremy, and Dan Henry, as well as two great great grandchildren, Cooper and Memphis Sweeney.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her son Richard Henry, her sister Maxine Coover, her brother Lowell Sweet, and an infant granddaughter Carolyn.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

                               Posted on 05/13/2003 by Gene Manning

Elden Olmsted

BROOKDALE, Calif. - Elden Olmsted, 80, of Brookdale, Calif. died May 9, 2003 in Brookdale of leukemia. He was cremated and burial will be in Brookdale this Friday, May 16, 2003.

Santa Cruz Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Tift

SUN CITY, Ariz. - John Tift of Sun City died on Friday, May 2, 2003, at his home at El Dorado.

Born in Hutchinson, Minn., on the fourth of July, 1919, he graduated from high school in Charles City and attended the University of Minnesota. Tift spent nine years in the Medical Department of the U.S. Navy. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theatre as a corpsman, island hopping with the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions. His last tour was in China at war's end and he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4.

Tift married Marilyn O'Neill of Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 6, 1944, at Sampson Naval Base, Geneva, N.Y. After being discharged from the service, he owned an insurance agency for 20 years in Charles City. In 1966, he became a partner in Crossroads Shopping Centers, Inc., developing centers in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, while residing in Minnetonka, Minn.

In 1972 he moved to Sun City, Ariz., from Minnesota. He retired after 15 years in management with O'Keefe (Red Carpet) Real Estate.

Tift was an active member and past president of St, Clement's Men's Club; past president Sun City Lakeview Rotary Club; past commander China-Burma-India Vets Association (Valley of the Sun Basha); past president Sun City Area Chapter University of Minnesota Alumni Association; past president of the Sun Cities Area Board of Realtors; past commander American Legion Post #174; president of the board of directors of El Dorado of Sun City; and past member of the VFW, Elks and The Retired Officers Association.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three sons: John Neil (Denise) Tift of Stillwater, Minn.; Jim C. (Jan) Tift of Minnetonka, Minn.; and Bob C. (Anna) Tift of St. Louis Park, Minn.; one daughter, Shari (Tift) (James) Hargrave of Glendale, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a sister, Gretchen K. Widner, of Kansas City, Mo., and Sun City West, Ariz.

A mass of Christian burial was held May 6 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, Ariz. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society, Arrangements are being handled through Menke Funeral Home in Sun City.

On Tuesday, May 20, a memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Our lady of peace Chapel at Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 South, in St. Louis Park, Minn. A reception will immediately follow the memorial service. A private interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn.

                              Posted on 05/14/2003 by Gene Manning

Clarence Brude

Clarence Brude, 95, a former resident of 207 Oliver Street, Charles City, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Port Charles Assisted Living in Charles City.

Funeral services for Clarence Brude will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Revs. David Werges and Dennis Niezwaag, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2003, and at the church an hour prior to the service.

Clarence Theodore Brude was born February 24, 1908, in Floyd County, the son of Christian and Mary (Hauser) Brude. Clarence graduated from the Charles City High School. On June 5, 1929, he was united in marriage to Elda Miller at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. They lived in Charles City all of their lives where Clarence worked at the White Farm Equipment Company until his retirement in 1968. Elda died on August 24, 1994. He was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lutheran Brotherhood, White Farm Retirees, Senior Citizens, and life member of the Floyd County Historical Society. Spending time with family and friends was very important to Clarence.

Living family members include a daughter: Gloria (Keith) Moon of Johnston; three grandsons: Bryan, Barry and Bradley Moon; and two great granddaughters: Katherine and Samantha Moon.

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

The family suggests memorials be directed to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

                              Posted on 05/15/2003 by Gene Manning

Daisy Kivell

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City for Daisy Kivell, 92, a former resident of 2275 260th Street, Greene, who died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

                               Posted on 05/16/2003 by Gene Manning

Daisy Kivell

Daisy Kivell, 92, a former resident of 2275 260th Street, Greene, died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Graveside services for Daisy Kivell will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home and process to the cemetery.

Daisy Mae Kivell was born Nov. 2, 1910, in Floyd County, the daughter of Albert and Lydia (Barth) Kivell. She graduated from the Marble Rock High School in 1927, and from Grinnell College. Daisy spent her life on her parent's farm helping her parents and brother in the farming operation.

Living family members include several cousins.

Daisy was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Ivan Kivell.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon Zubrod

LARAMIE, WYO. - Sharon Kay Zubrod, 59, of Laramie, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be held today, Monday, May 19, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Newman Center with Father Carl Gallinger, celebrant.

She was born June 27, 1944 in Boone, the daughter of Henry and Velma (Rice) Kruger, being raised in Iowa. She married Louie Zubrod June 22, 1963 in Charles City and the couple moved to Cheyenne in 1978 where she worked as a bookkeeper for their store, Zubrod Brothers Meats, and Clinical Laboratories. In 1985 the family moved to Laramie and she was employed at Burman Motors as a bookkeeper until 2000 when failing health would not allow her to work. Also in 1998 she and her husband opened "Big Daddy Meats" where she also kept the books.

She was a member of the St. Paul's Newman Center, the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, and the Doss Drove.

She is survived by her husband: Louie Zubrod of Laramie, Wyo.; four daughters: Tracy Zubrod of Cheyenne, Wyo., Jackie Goldfarb and her husband Jeff of Belgium, Julie Bandemer and her husband Travis of Laramie, Wyo., and Tara Pressley and her husband Tommy of San Diego, Calif; her mother and step-father: James and Velma Heck of Laramie, Wyo.; a brother: Gary Kruger and his wife Barbara of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister: Donna Gosvenor of Sadalia, Mo. Also surviving are grandchildren: Megan Smith, Jordan Smith, Austin Bandemer, Jenna Goldfarb, Michaela Goldfarb, Alexis Pressley, and Stephanie and Brieanne Pressley.

She was preceded in death by her father Henry Kruger.

Memorials may be made to the Merideth and Jeannie Ray Cancer Center at Ivinson Memorial Hospital, 255 No. 30th Street, Laramie. Wyo. 62072.

Services are under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.

Forrest Jones

Forrest Richard Jones, 64, of Waverly passed away on May 16, 2003, at the Shell Rock Health Care Center in Shell Rock, Iowa of cancer.

He was born on July 9, 1938 the son of Palestine and Florence (Miller) Jones in Lady Smith, Wisc. He attended country school in Bruce, Wisc., then attended Finchford grade school and later attended Colwell High School. Forrest worked as a mechanic for Dodge/Plymonth garage in Charles City, then for the Chevy dealer in Nashua, and later for the Ritchey Pontiac in Waverly. Forrest then owned and operated his own shop in Waverly for 10 years. He enjoyed working on out board motors and motor cycles.

Survivors are four sons, Irvin and his wife, Kate Jones, of Harlan, Pete Jones of Harlan, Yance and his wife, Terri Jones, of Clarksville, and Bob and his wife, Mary Jones of Battle Creek, Michigan, three daughters, Renee Cox and her husband, Rick of Lynnville, Lorrie Folken of Waterloo and Roshell Jones of Waverly; 17 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and by one sister, Jean Downy of Coolidge, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters and three brothers.

Gravesite services will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo with Pastor Nate Frazee officiating. There will be no visitation, Forrest's body was cremated. The family will be greet friends at the graveside and also would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at Heritage United Methodist Waverly, Iowa following the gravesite.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements. 352-1187

Vada Hansen

NASHUA - Vada E. Hansen, age 101, of Nashua, died Friday evening, May 16, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City of natural causes.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. There will be no visitation. Private burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City.

Vada Elizabeth Hansen was born Nov. 24, 1901, in Mahaska County, to Milo and Jessie (Byrd) Rockwell. She was educated in rural schools and graduated from Penn Academy in 1921. She also attended one summer at Iowa State Teacher's College in cedar Falls. Vada taught school in rural Mahaska County Schools and third and fourth grade in Cedar. On Dec. 23, 1924, Vada was united in marriage to George Hansen in Cedar Falls. To this union four daughters were born. They moved to their farm south of Nashua in 1945. George and Vada farmed until retirement in 1975 and moved to Nashua.

Vada worked in the veterinary office of Dr.s Nelson and Waller for a number of years. She was also an active member of the Nashua United Methodist Church where she served as church organist. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and Rebekah Lodge in Nashua.

Vada is survived by three daughters: Genevieve Campbell of Phoenix, Ariz., Lucille Mager of Pharr, Texas, and Beulah Mead of Nashua; son-in-law LaVerne Mead; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren: Connie Peterson, Barbara Kuenaman and Misty and Shawna, Tom Witt and Jennifer (Brandon & Camryn) and Jordan, Carla Dugas and Danni Jo, LaVern Mead Jr., and Julie (Brandon) and Alyson, Lavonne Kruckenberg and Haley and Holly; as well as one sister, Dorothy Graham of Tiffin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hansen, in 1967; a daughter, Betty Hansen; three brothers: Harry, Jack and Paul Rockwell; four sisters: Florence Nash, Mary Rockwell, Nellie Clayworth and Elsie Bunting; and a great-grandson, Chad Wit

F. Gordon Monaghan

F. Gordon Monaghan, age 86, of Charles City, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital of natural causes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City, with Monsignor Stanley J. Heyek celebrating the mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his family. Son-in-law Phil Naumann will serve as lector. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with Knights of Columbus Council #1409 serving as pallbearers.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Social Hall, where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. scripture service. Further visitation is an hour prior to the funeral at the church. Hugeback Funeral Home in New Hampton is handling the arrangements, please call 1-888-201-3708 for information. To leave an online memorial condolence for Gordon visit www.hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Gordon was born Aug. 21, 1916, in Charles City the son of Fred B. and Violet (Daly) Monaghan. He attended the Niles County School in rural Floyd County. Gordon graduated from the Charles City High School in 1937 and attended Iowa State University, Ames, for two years, studying engineering. Obligations on the family farm required him to leave college before graduation. On Jan. 2, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City he married Bernardine Hebert. Gordon worked 28 years with Monaghan Bros. turkey and cattle operation and 17 years in his hog confinement operation. Gordon and Bernie retired in Charles City. Gordon served on the Archdiosean Pastoral Council for three years, Immaculate Conception School Board for a term, as an Eucharistic Minister and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1409 in Charles City. Gordon served many years on the governing board of the Cedar Valley Hospital, Charles City, and was president of the board at the time of the transition to the new Floyd County Memorial Hospital site. He also served three terms on the Charles City Airport Commission and his greatest hobby was flying private aircraft for business and pleasure. He was a loving husband and father that will be deeply missed.

Survivors include two daughters: Cheryl Naumann (Phil) of Coldwater, Ohio, and Jan Monaghan (Brian McKeever) of San Francisco, Calif.; three sons: Thomas Monaghan (Donna) of El Cajon, Calif; Gerard Monaghan (Suzanne Algeria) of San Francisco, and Tim Monaghan of San Francisco; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers: Grafton 'Red' Monaghan (Marion) of Springfield, Mo., and George 'Kerm' Monaghan of Concord, Calif.; two sisters: Doris Meurer (Harold) of Indianapolis and Darlene Haug (Roy) of Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Garland and Kenneth Monaghan; two sisters: Dorothy Herrig and Marian Regan; and a grandson, Jeffrey Naumann

                                Posted on 05/19/2003 by Gene Manning

Ruth Clapp

Ruth A. Clapp, 92, a former resident of North Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Monday, May 19, 2003, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services for Ruth Clapp will be held at 1:30 p.m .on Wednesday May 21, 2003, at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. Monsignor Stanley Hayek, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. today,Tuesday, May 2, 2003 as well as for one hour prior to services. A memorial has been established in Ruth's name.

Ruth Arleta Billings Clapp was born July 17, 1910, at Nora Springs, the daughter of George and Ethel (Lenhart) Billings. She received her education in Nora Springs. In September of 1927, she was untied in marriage to LeRoy Clapp at Charles City. Ruth worked for 15 years at the Spic and Span Bakery, and also for many years at the Riverside Chautauqua. Ruth enjoyed vacationing in Minnestoa with her daughter Beverly and her husband Dale Krieger, as well as her sister. She was a foster grandmother for Comprehensive Systems in Charles City, and loved animals, especially her cat Rusty. Ruth's greatest joy came from her two grandson's, Scott and Ted Krieger.

Ruth is survived and loving remembered by her daughter Beverly Krieger and her husband Dale of Charles City, her grandson's Ted Krieger of Charles City and Scott Krieger of New Hampton. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Billings of Nora Springs, and Lucille Clapp of Charles City, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LeRoy Clapp, three sisters, and two brothers.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

                           Posted on 05/20/2003 by Gene Manning

Vada Loomer

Vada Loomer, a long time resident of Charles City, passed away in January 2003. Graveside services for her will be Sunday, June 1, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the ceremony.

Gene Jacobs

MASON CITY - Gene Jacobs, age 50, of Mason City, and formerly of Clarksville, was born the son of LeRoy and Leona Stille Jacobs on Jan. 10, 1953, in Charles City. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville.

He attended school in Clarksville and received his high school diploma from Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids. Gene entered the U.S. Army in November 1970 and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge from the Army, Gene lived in various states including Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Iowa. He worked in roofing construction.

He enjoyed making fine leather belts, saddles and wallets. In his spare time, he liked to go fishing and ride Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Gene died Monday, May 19, 2003, at his home in Mason City of natural causes. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Jacobs, his maternal grandparents, Ed and Elsie Stille, and paternal grandparents, P.A. "Bill" and Ella Jacobs.

He is survived by one son, Wyatt Jacobs, Mason City; one grandson, Brayden,; his parents, LeRoy and Leona Jacobs, Clarksville; one brother, Bruce (Karen) Jacobs, Shell Rock; one sister, Diane (Jeff) Johnson, Parkersburg; one niece, LeAnn Johnson; four nephews, Zack (Melissa) Jacobs, Uriah Jacobs, Arend Johnson and Ethan Johnson.

Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2003, at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville with Rev. David Nelson officiating. Organist Glenda Timer lead the following congregational hymns: "The Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace", and "How Great Thou Art". Military rites were conducted by Clarksville AMVETS Post #30.

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements. Memorials should be directed to the family.

                           Posted on 05/23/2003 by Gene Manning

Frances Van Horn

CHARLES CITY -- Frances I. "Fran" Van Horn, 61, of Charles City, died Saturday morning, May 24, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital of cancer.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home, with friends calling from 9 a.m. to service with Rev. Greg Lugn officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Frances Van Horn was born August 13, 1941 in Clarksville, the daughter of David and Bessie Curtis Aswegen. She married James Van Horn on Feb. 24, 1961 at Aplington and the couple divorced in 1976. Fran was a waitress and bartender at Brooks and The Choo Chew in Charles City.

She is survived by a son, Troy Van Horn, of Minn.; a daughter, Brenda F. Boss of Miller; four grandchildren; one brother, Jim Aswegen of Parkersburg; and one sister, Dorothy Graves of Dike.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa -- Charles City Satellite. Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home of Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

Miles John Sullivan

CLIFTON, Va. -- Miles John Sullivan of Clifton, Va., formerly of Charles City, died at his home in Clifton on Thursday, May 22, 2003, after a long illness. He was 77.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at the Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax, Va. His body was cremated and will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Miles "Bud" Sullivan was born in Charles City on November 7, 1925, the son of Frank and Kathryn Sullivan. He and the former Mavis Jung of Charles City were married at St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City on March 14, 1948.

On June 1, 1943, less than a month following his graduation from Charles City High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon completion of his training, he was assigned as a bombardier aboard a Navy Liberator. Late in 1945, the bomber was shot down near the Philippine Islands by Japanese fighters. Sullivan and six crewmates were rescued by Filipino fishermen and treated for their injuries. After recuperating for several days, he and a crewmate traveled by sailboat, horse-cart, landing craft and Jeep to reach Allied lines and help arrange for rescuing the balance of the crew.

He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions.

Upon his discharge from the Navy in Minneapolis on November 18, 1945, he enrolled at the University of Iowa where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering, and a commission as 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

After graduation, he worked first at the Oliver Corporation in Charles City and later with Trane Corporation in La Crosse, Wis. In 1958, Sullivan accepted a post with the United States Agency for International Development in New Delhi, India. The Sullivan family lived in India until 1962, at which time Sullivan was transferred to Karachi, Pakistan where he remained until 1965. In 1966 he accepted a temporary assignment with USAID in Dacca, East Pakistan and then transferred from the Department of State to the Department of Commerce where he remained until his retirement in 1981, as chief of loan administration for the Economic Development Administration.

Surviving in addition to Mavis, his wife of 55 years, are sons, Michael (Dora) of Cape Charles, Va.; Daniel (Jennifer) of Mohave Valley, Ariz.; Steven (Cynthia) of King George, Va.; daughter, Kathryn of Fredericksburg, Va.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Ken Sullivan of Swisher, Iowa; and his mother-in-law, Mabel Hansen of Charles City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Vivian (Mrs. Jack) Stout of Merced, Calif., Virginia (Mrs. Laverne) Johnson of Charles City; and Phyllis (Mrs. James) Scoles, also of Charles City.

The family suggests that memorial contributions in Miles' name may be made to the Burke, Virginia Fire and Rescue Service, in acknowledgement of assistance provided during his illness. Donations may be sent directly to the Firefighters Fund of Fairfax, P.O. Box 401, Fairfax, VA 22030-0401, or to Mavis Sullivan, 11900 Henderson Road, Clifton, VA 20124.

Myrtle M. Shorman Clark

GREENE: Funeral services for Myrtle M. Shorman Clark, 86, of 302 North Main, Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Reid's Funeral Chapel of Greene is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday one hour before services.

Myrtle Mae Heichel was born March 9, 1917, at rural Washburn, Black Hawk County, a daughter of Freace and Dagmar (Rasmussen) Heichel, and died Sunday, May 25, 2003, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

She received her education in the Cedar Falls Public Schools and was united in marriage to George Shorman on September 30, 1934, in Princeton, Mo. They made their home in Cedar Falls where they owned and operated a Texaco Service Station. In 1945 they moved to Greene where they purchased the Greene Cafe, which they operated until 1949, when they acquired Price's Grocery Store and made it into a restaurant and bar which was called Shorman's Place. In 1955 they purchased the Sportsman's Inn from Max Kent.

Following Mr. Shorman's death on November 21, 1961, she continued to operate the business until 1964.

On July 10, 1964, she was united in marriage to Wilson Eldon Clark at her home in Greene. They moved to Northern Wisconsin where they purchased the Chit Chat Resort in Birchwood which they operated until 1973 when they retired to a forty acre farm near Couderay, Wisc. In 1990 they returned to Greene. Following Mr. Clark's death on February 16, 1992, she continued to make her home in Greene until entering the Liebe Care Center on June 26, 2001.

Myrtle will be remembered as a helpful, caring, and giving individual in her vocations as wife, mother, and business owner. Many will attest to those home cooked meals, desserts, and genuine hospitality to those she served. Her interests included deer hunting, fishing, gardening, and crafts. She also enjoyed bowling. Her family was very important to her, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those thankful for having shared her life include her daughter, whom she lovingly called her "Doll" -- Virginia (Stan) Shook of Greene; four grandchildren: Janelle (Jeffrey) Laube, Randal (Sheila) Shook all of Eau Claire, Wisc., Steven (Kimberly) Shook of Plymouth, Minn., Linda Miner of New Brighton, Minn.; ten grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Jenna, Mikaelah, Benjamin, Sarah, Joseph, John, Ryan, Conor, and Lee; one brother Glade Heichel of Greene and one sister-in-law: Inez Heichel of Waterloo.

She leaves to join her husbands, her parents, four brothers: Hershel, Freace "Pete", Russell, and John Heichel; four sisters: Gladys Morgan, Jane Rogers, Norma Gutknecht, and Mary Brown.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Myrtle Shorman Clark Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Isaiah Thomas Tierney

CHARLES CITY -- Isaiah "Baby Boy" Thomas Tierney, entered into rest Wednesday, May 20, 2003 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Private family funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday May 24, 2003 at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with the Msgr. Stanley J. Hayek, officiating. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Isaiah Thomas Tierney, the son of Kevin and Wanda (Steinlage) Tierney of Charles City, is survived by his sisters, Julia Hanson and Rebecca Tierney, both at home; his brother, Rory Hughes of Minden Mines, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Ferdinand "Ferdy" and Margaret Steinlage of Jerico; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Judy Tierney of New Hampton; and will be sadly missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (641) 228-4211.

                              Posted on 05/27/2003

Kenneth Ritter

Kenneth O. Ritter, 51, a resident of 223 ¸ N. Main St., Charles City, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his home.

Funeral services for Kenneth Ritter will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Hauser Funeral Home. Reverend David Werges, St. John Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003.

Kenneth Ritter was born May 22, 1952, in Mason City, the son of Kenneth O. and Betty Jane (Dreher) Ritter. Kenneth enjoyed computers and playing card and board games. He also enjoyed fishing. Kenneth always had a joke to make people laugh.

Kenneth is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother Betty Jane Ritter of Charles City; his daughter Michelle; his sisters: Debra Benttine of Charles City, Bonnie Ritter of Charles City; his brothers Robert Ritter of Charles City, Mike Ritter of Charles City, Marty Ritter, and Ronald Ritter of California. He is also survived by his fiancee Kitty Kemp of Charles City, as well as many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Ritter and his grandparents.

Hauser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Crow

On August 22, 1970 she married Richard D. Crow in Cresco. Linda was office manager for H & R Block in Lewisville for 20 years and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Grapevine.

Julia Hemesath

She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and baking.

Julia was preceded in death by one granddaughter; her parents; three sisters: Edvina Thuente, Bertha Thuente, and Bridget Lechtenbert; and four brothers: Joe, Greg, Irenaeus, and Ted.

Thomas Marr

Memorial services for Thomas Marr of Del Rio, TX were held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Chapel and burial of his ashes was at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 15 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Thomas, 68, died Monday, May 12, 2003 at his home of cancer.

Thomas Joseph Marr was born November 15, 1934 on the family farm near Acme, Afton Township, in Howard County near Riceville, the son of Ralph William and Lila Marie Marr.

On June 25, 1960 he married Valerie K. Griffin in Gorleston-On-Sea, Norfolk, England.

He was a life member of the Disabled Veterans, VFW Post 8552; and a member of other military organizations such as NCOA, American Legion and AARP.

He served his country in the United States Air Force for 30 years honorably retiring from active service on July 31, 1982.

After retiring from the military, he again served his country when in August of 1983 he went to work with Civil Service at Laughlin AFB, TX. On January 1, 2000 he retired from Civil Service.

He was a parishioner of the Laughlin AFB, Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Valerie; four sons: John, Paul, Matthew, Antoine; one daughter: Cherie Marr; five grandsons; two brothers: Robert and David; three sisters: Mary Lou Koschmeder, Hazel Boyle, and Marian McGee of Elma.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters: Dorothy Ann and Mary Ann.

Gertrude Weatherford

Funeral services for Gertrude Weatherford of Cresco were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at United Methodist Church in Cresco with Rev. Lewis Flanigan officiating.

Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco. Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Gertrude, 91, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.

Gertrude Beryl Weatherford was born August 21, 1911 in Cresco, the daughter of Leonard and Gertrude (Tinker) Steele. She attended local schools.

On June 28, 1935 she married Francis Weatherford. She was a country school teacher.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Federated-20th Century Club, and the United Methodist Women.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband Francis in 1988; and one sister: Dorothy Scovill.

Jeannine Hoag

Funeral services for Jeannine Hoag of Harmony, MN were held on Wednesday, April 30 at Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating.

Interment was in State Line Cemetery in rural Harmony. Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Jeannine, 70, died Saturday, April 26, 2003 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI.

Jeannine Clara Hoag was born December 19, 1932 in Wells, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Clara Polaschek. She attended school in Cresco and later worked as a bookkeeper.

On June 1, 1955 she married Wayne Hoag. They lived on the Hoag home farm on the State Line.

She enjoyed bible study, reading, bird-watching, gardening, and her cats.

She is survived by one son: Daniel of Troy, VA; five daughters: Debra Reburn of LeRoy, Brenda Hoag, Sandra Hanson, Jane Kingsley, and Julie Lange, all of Harmony; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Neil of Cresco and Joseph of Salinas, CA.

Jeannine was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; her parents; one brother; and one sister.

Judith Weinfurtner

Funeral services for Judith Weinfurtner of Pine Bluff, AR were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27 at Good Faith United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff with Rev. Scott Shaffer officiating.

Interment was in Cypress Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pine Bluff.

Judith, 61, died Thursday, May 22, 2003 at Semper Care.

Judith Ann Weinfurtner was born July 8, 1941 in Decorah, the daughter of Frank and Maria Johanna (Kyseth) Bigalk. She was raised and educated in Cresco, graduating from Cresco High School. Judy served in the Women's Army Corps from February 1961 thru August of 1962 at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver, CO.

On July 1, 1962 she married George Weinfurtner in Denver, CO. They moved to Pine Bluff in 1975. She graduated from Pine Bluff VoTech (now SEARK College) in 1978 with her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She has worked as a nurse in the Nursery at Jefferson Regional Medical Center for the past 24 years.

She was a member at Good Faith United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband George; two sons: Michael of Goldsboro, NC and Karl of Pine Bluff; two daughters: Annette Weinfurtner of Pine Bluff and Tina Harmon of Star City; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers: Clarence of Charlotte, NC and Donald of Cresco; and one sister: Audrey Lein of Evergreen, CO.

Gertrude Womack

Funeral services for Gertrude Womack were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville with Rev. Ray Atwood officiating.

Interment was in Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. Pallbearers were: Robert Gansen, Randy and Bruce Grimm, Jesse Werner, Jerry Engelhardt Jr., and Scott Engelhardt. Honorary pallbearers were: Zach and Logan Hase. Conway Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Gertrude died Monday, May 19, 2003 at the Riceville Community Rest Home in Riceville, where she has lived for almost two weeks.

Gertrude Mary Gansen was born May 22, 1918 in Howard County near Elma, the daughter of William J. and Elizabeth (Biwer) Gansen. She was baptized in her faith at St. Patrick's Church in St. Cecelia and attended the rural county schools. Following her education, she returned home to help her parents with the large family.

On February 15, 1938 she married James Womack in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elma. They farmed in Howard County for a short period of time. They moved to Minnesota. Gert moved back to Charles City when Jim entered the service during WWII. In 1951, they moved into Riceville.

She was a homemaker and also a sales clerk for various businesses in Riceville.

She liked to fish, crochet, bowl, camp, and bake.

She is survived by her husband Jim; her children: Mary Elizabeth Wagner of Dysart, Shirley Jean Venz of St. James City, FL, and James Ambrose of Cedar Rapids; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother: William of Lime Springs; and one sister: Ann Leibel of Venice, CA.

Gertrude was preceded in death by one granddaughter; and five brothers: Matt, Alphonsus, John, Phillip, and Lawrence.

                                             Posted on 05/29/2003 by Gene Manning