James Grob, newspaperman and playwright, dies at 54

Contributed Obituary CHARLES CITY — James Gaven Grob died on July 5, 2022, after five years of battling cancer. He was 54 years old. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City with his wife Michelle by his side. He was born on March 1, 1968, in Winona, MN and grew up in Oelwein. He was an athlete and part of the 1985 All-Conference Northeast Iowa Conference football team. He also participated in drama and speech. James earned his degree in English and Communications at the University of Iowa and minored in Theatre Arts. He was … Continue reading James Grob, newspaperman and playwright, dies at 54

Helen Gwendaline Key, 96

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

Craig Fisher, 68

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

Dona Steele, 86

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

Hannah Wood, 96

Hannah Mathilda (Rath) Wood, 96, entered her heavenly home on May 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family funeral service will be held at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City with Erik Hoefer from Messiah Lutheran Church officiating. The service will be live streamed on the Messiah Lutheran Church and Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home Facebook pages at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 14, 2020. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City, Iowa. Hannah was born on May 24, 1923, in rural … Continue reading Hannah Wood, 96

Obituary: Caleb Ulrichs, 18, of Nashua

Caleb Ulrichs, age 18, of Nashua, IA, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Nashua Plainfield High School Gymnasium; 612 Greeley St, Nashua, IA 50658. Interment will be held in St. John’s United Church of Christ – Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Nashua with Lukas Bucknell, Dylan Downing, Drew Moine, Elizabeth Fisher, Abby Poppe, Gabe Ulrichs, Natalie Ulrichs, and Jacob Kukral serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Griffin Stoughton, Megan Martin, Faith Franzen, Maddi Moorman and the class of 2019. In lieu of … Continue reading Obituary: Caleb Ulrichs, 18, of Nashua

Shane Wiltse, Oct. 2, 1989-April 20, 2018

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

Jacob “Jake” Mahnesmith, April 20, 1990 -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

Longtime NIACC nursing instructor Sharon Phearman, dies at 77; funeral is Saturday, Feb. 17

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

Funeral for Craig Schmidt is Friday, Feb. 16

“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

Telephone operator, farmer and mother Ruth Duncan dies at 90

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, longtime Charles City teacher, dies at 85

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

Fun-loving Buzz Hendrickson dies at 81

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

 Services for Gloria Schmidt are Monday

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

Services for Logan Luft are Wednesday, July 12

CHARLES CITY — Logan Christian Luft, 15, was born April 21, 2002, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, Iowa. He was the beloved son of Leonard and Wendy Luft and big brother to Landon, 13, and Lilly, 12. Logan passed away July 5, 2017 following an ATV accident on July 4, 2017. Logan attended Charles City Middle school where he was a student ambassador, sang in the choir, and a member of the local fishing club. He excelled academically and was described as dynamic, polite and respectful by his teachers. Over the last year, he spent a great … Continue reading Services for Logan Luft are Wednesday, July 12

Steven O. Gemaehlich passes away at age 58

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

Dale Miller passes at age 71

Dale Miller, 71, of Charles City passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 5, 2017. A funeral service for Dale will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Bill Odermann officiating. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. A visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home. Dale Gene Miller was born January 28, 1946 in Charles City, Iowa to Victor and Helen (Horn) Miller. He … Continue reading Dale Miller passes at age 71

Matt Foxen, husband of 59 years Korean War vet, passes at age 84

CHARLES CITY — Matthew “Matt” Foxen, 84, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Matt Foxen will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday. Matthew Theodore Foxen, the son of Matthew and Agnes (Spoden) Foxen, was born August 11, 1932, in Osage, Iowa. He graduated from Osage High School in 1950 and enlisted into the … Continue reading Matt Foxen, husband of 59 years Korean War vet, passes at age 84

Vivian Greenzweig, active community volunteer, passes at age 98

CHARLES CITY — Vivian Greenzweig, 98, of Charles City, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Vivian Greenzweig will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City with Pastor Wendy Johannesen from West St. Charles United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home on Thursday. Flora Vivian (Coyier) Greenzweig was born September 4, 1918 in Clear Lake, Iowa to Guy Andrew … Continue reading Vivian Greenzweig, active community volunteer, passes at age 98

Chief telephone operator Colleen Gebel, beloved grandmother passes at age 83

CHARLES CITY — Colleen Welch Gebel, 83, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Colleen will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Father Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City and continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Mary Colleen Welch was born on May … Continue reading Chief telephone operator Colleen Gebel, beloved grandmother passes at age 83