IONIA — Helen Gwendaline Key age 96 of rural Ionia, IA died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements. Helen Key’s long, remarkable life began on Dec. 6, 1923, when she was born to Ricklef and Hilda (Petersen) Lunschen in Aurora, S.D. She was an outstanding student and graduated from Sioux Falls Washington High School at the age of 16 before attending business college in Minneapolis as a young adult. She … Continue reading Helen Gwendaline Key, 96

CHARLES CITY — Craig Fisher, 68, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at home. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Craig Gerald Fisher was born on November 15, 1951, to Gerald and Leone (Rodamaker) Fisher in Waterloo, Iowa. He attended Charles City schools and was a proud member of the Class of 1969. He attended NIACC and obtained an AA degree in Leisure Services Management. He went on to attend Iowa State University, and worked summers at the YMCA as a youth activities counselor, Salsbury’s and even playing Santa for several Christmases. He worked at … Continue reading Craig Fisher, 68

CHARLES CITY — Dona Steele, 86, of Charles City, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City.  Dona Mae (Nehls) Steele was born on September 6, 1933 in Charles City, Iowa to Walter and Louise (Ripley) Nehls. On February 28, 1951 she married Darrel Steele. This union was blessed with six children. Dona was a stay at home mother … Continue reading Dona Steele, 86

By Hauser Funeral Home MARBLE ROCK — Shane Wiltse, 28, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 20, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A celebration of Shane’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Russ Leeper officiating.  Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A combined gathering of family and friends with the family of Jake Mahnesmith will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018.  Shane’s gathering will continue one hour prior to his service … Continue reading Shane Wiltse, Oct. 2, 1989-April 20, 2018

By Hauser Funeral Home NASHUA — Jacob “Jake” Mahnesmith, 28, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 20, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A memorial service for Jake Mahnesmith will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Diane Odermann officiating. A combined gathering of family and friends with the family of Shane Wiltse will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018.  Jake’s gathering will continue one hour prior to his service in Nashua on Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorials … Continue reading Jacob “Jake” Mahnesmith, April 20, 1990 -April 20, 2018

Sharon Phearman Date Of Birth: June 4, 1940 Date Of Death: February 10, 2018 Service Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church Gathering of family and friends Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church Sharon P. Phearman, age 77, died on Saturday, February 10, 2018, in Victoria, Minnesota, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 4, 1940, in Mason City, Iowa, to Clyde and Mary (Hert) Lincicum. Sharon graduated from Mason City High School in 1958 and St. Olaf College in 1962 with a nursing degree. She worked … Continue reading Longtime NIACC nursing instructor Sharon Phearman, dies at 77; funeral is Saturday, Feb. 17

“Comet” Craig Schmidt Date Of Birth: December 11, 1953 Date Of Death: February 11, 2018 Service Date: A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February, 16, 2018 A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service on Friday “Comet” Craig Martin Schmidt, the son of Martin and Hazel (Schaer) Schmidt, was born December 11, 1953 in Waverly, Iowa. Craig graduated from Charles City High School in 1972. He was known for playing football and being a runner. He earned his nickname “Comet” from high school. Craig married Pamela Cheney on August 11, 1978 … Continue reading Funeral for Craig Schmidt is Friday, Feb. 16

Ruth Duncan, 90, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City A funeral service for Ruth Duncan will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Erik Hoefer officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday. Ruth Velma (Brinkman) Duncan was born on May 17, 1927 on the family … Continue reading Telephone operator, farmer and mother Ruth Duncan dies at 90

Dean Butterfield, 85, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Dean Butterfield will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with Pastor Coulter Page and Pastor Bill McLeland officiating. Visitation will be at Bethany Alliance Church from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the service on Friday. Dean LaVerne Butterfield was born November 3, 1931 on a small farm near Walker, Iowa. He later moved with his family to Independence, Iowa, where he graduated from high School … Continue reading Dean Butterfield, longtime Charles City teacher, dies at 85

Boyd “Buzz” Hendrickson, 81, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home. A funeral Mass for Buzz Hendrickson will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Wednesday. Boyd Arthur “Buzz” Hendrickson, the son of Iliff and Ida Mae (Holt) Hendrickson, was born August … Continue reading Fun-loving Buzz Hendrickson dies at 81

CHARLES CITY — Gloria Schmidt, 79, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Gloria will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Hauser Funeral Home with Pastor Wendy Johannesen of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Continue reading  Services for Gloria Schmidt are Monday

CHARLES CITY — Steven O. Gemaehlich, 58, of Charles City, Iowa, died July 6, 2017, at Hospice of North Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City, Iowa For more information contact Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. Charles City, Iowa 50616, 641-228-4211 http://www.Fullertonfh.com, Facebook/Fullertonfuneralhomes Continue reading Steven O. Gemaehlich passes away at age 58