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Harold Ritzman

NASHUA - Harold L. Ritzman, 83, of Nashua, died Monday afternoon, September 29, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, Charles City, of heart failure.

Services will be held Friday, October 3, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City, with Rev. Paul Wilcox officiating. Military rites conducted by the Ralph W. Nicholson V.F.W. Post 6792 of Nashua. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Sunnyside Chapel and on Friday, 1 hours prior to service at the church.

Harold Leaon Ritzman, son of Vern and Flossie (Truax) Ritzman was born September 15, 1920, in Madison Township, Butler County. Mr. Ritzman received his education in the Dumont area. On July 14, 1941, he was united in marriage to Elsena De Vries. To this union was born four children: Maxine Heim of Dubuque; Judy (Harold) Bailey of Charles City; WIlliam (Nancy) Ritzman of Charles City; and Lois (Henry) Rover of Nora Springs.

Harold served in the Army 3 years in Pacific Area during WWII and upon is return from service he farmed near Dumont then Ardale, and in 1962 purchased a farm near Charles City where they lived for 23 years. In 1985, they retired from farming and moved to Nashua. In 1991, Harold and Elsena celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. He was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church and also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. at Nashua.

He is survived by his four children, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, 1 brother, Vern Jr. of Hampton, 2 sisters, Marlis Nielson of Waverly and Audrey Stemmerman of Allison.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on april 24, 198 and 1 sister, Verla Penticoff.

The family would like to take this opportunity to thank family and friends for their kindness during the loss of their loved one. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Sunnyside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothea Koenig

Dorothea Paule Koenig, 107, of Des Moines, Iowa, died Sunday, September 28, 2003. She was one of Iowa's oldest residents. Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (October 2, 2003) at Riverside Cemetery , Charles City, with Rev. William Trembly officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. graveside, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Aili Johnson

Aili Johnson, 80, a resident of 201 South Main, Bassett, died Monday, October 6, 2003, at her home.

Funeral services for Aili Johnson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery , Charles City.

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

Aili Susan Maenpaa Johnson was born September 1, 1923, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of Alex and Hilda (Maki) Maenpaa. She graduated from Stambaugh High School. On May 31, 1947, she married Silas Johnson in Stambaugh. In 1949 they moved to the Charles City area and in the late 1980's to Bassett. Aili worked at Ray's Pizza, was a school bus driver, and was the club manager at the V.F.W. for many years. Her favorite activities included quilting, gardening, cooking, canning, and furniture refinishing. Aili treasured her family and the time spent with them was always very special to her.

Living family members include two sons, Michael Johnson of TN; and Gerald (Carol) Johnson of Bassett; a daughter, Diane Takalo of Hillsboro, OR; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Plourde of Iron River, MI; a brother Lauri Maenpaa of Florence, WI; and special family members, Brandon Vermillion of Charles City, and Melissa and Austin Vermillion all of Cedar Rapids.

Her parents, husband, Silas in 2002, a sister, Laura Maenpaa, and a brother, Melvin Manepaa, preceded her in death.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa Charles City site or St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Lisa Schlueter

ANKENY - Lisa Ann Schlueter, 43, of Ankeny, and formerly of Atlantic, passed away Wednesday morning, October 8, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Lisa was born October 31, 1959 in Atlantic, the daughter of Ethel and Leland Rodekohr Schlueter.

She graduated from the Atlantic High School in 1978 and attended Drake University in Des Moines where she received her Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree as well as her MBA.

On November 18, 1995, Lisa married Leo Mincks in Atlantic.

Besides Atlantic, Lisa had lived in Council Bluffs, Knoxville, Des Moines, Charles City, Ames and Jewell before moving to Bremerton, Wash. Lisa and her family moved to Ankeny in August of 2003.

Lisa was currently a Pharmacist at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic and of the Iowa Pharmacists Association and the American Pharmaceutical Association. While in Charles City, she was a member of the Jaycees.

Lisa is survived by her husband, Leo, of Ankeny; a son, Michael Mincks of Ankeny; her parents, Leland and Ethel Schlueter of Atlantic; three brothers, Dennis Schlueter of Atlantic, Lonn and his wife, Sandy Schlueter of Anita, Ross and his wife Sherri Schlueter of Atlantic; three sisters, Sharol and her husband Mark McCutcheon of Harlan, Gail Schlueter and her husband, Steve Harris of Denison, Traci Schlueter of Atlantic; father-in-law, Michael Mincks of Webster City; mother-in-law Joan Mincks of Charles City; sister-in-law Marie Mincks of Charles City; as well as 15 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Visitation with the family will be from 6 - 8 p.m., today, October 10, 2003, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. Burial will take place in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Lyle Knoke

DECORAH - Lyle Norman Knoke passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003, at the age of 67 from a long illness at Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital in Decorah.

Lyle was born to Edwin and Gladys (Medberry) Knoke on December 20, 1935, at home in Canoe Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church at Locust and later confirmed at Burr Oak Lutheran Church. He attended grade school in and around Burr Oak, Iowa. Lyle graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Minn., with the class of 1954.

On October 5, 1957, Lyle married Donna Blaess at Burr Oak Lutheran Church. Together they had four children: Lynn, LeAnn, Marsha and Karl.

Lyle and Donna farmed for 33 years. Most of those years were spent farming in Canoe Township. He maintained his membership at Burr Oak Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, both as an officer and as a member at large, participated in the choir and advised Luther League for several years.

In 1989 Lyle began a career with Opportunity Homes in Decorah as a House Manager. In 1991 Lyle and Donna moved to their home in Decorah. Between farming and retirement and up until 3 weeks ago, Lyle drove a school bus for North Winneshiek and Decorah Community Schools.

Throughout his life Lyle enjoyed golfing, bowling and traveling. Lyle filled his world with laughter, that of his own and from those around him. He frequently stepped up to debate political issues that entered his world, country, state and community. But mostly, Lyle's greatest joy was people ... neighbors, friends, both old and new, and family.

In 1991 Lyle was diagnosed with leukemia. Lyle faced both his life and illness with courage and a strong faith in God. October 5th marked both the beginning and the end of Lyle and Donna's life together here on earth, as it was their wedding anniversary.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters: Edna Quandahl, Jean Whalen and Ruth Marilyn (Marli) Ocheskey; three brothers-in-law: Clyde Quandahl, John Whalen and Marvin Ocheskey; his father-in-law, Richard Blaess; one nephew, Israel Blaess; and one great-nephew, Thomas Quandahl.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Donna; three daughters: Lynn (Jay) Mensink of Harmony, Minn., LeAnn (Garry) Gulrud of Decorah, Iowa, and Marsha (James D.) Jevne of Burr Oak, Iowa; one son: Karl (Kim) Knoke of Charles City, Iowa; 11 grandchildren: Leah Knoke (and special friend, Eugene Winslow) and Jay (J.J.) Mensink, Jr. of Harmony, Minn., Tiffany (and fianc/ Weylin Smith), Michelle, and Kari Gulrud of Decorah, James L. (and special friend Debrah Erickson), Paul and Evan Jevne of Burr Oak, Heidi, Holly and Matthew Knoke of Charles City; two great-grandsons: Dominic Knoke and Garrick Smith; one brother: Edwin Knoke, Jr. of Rochester, Minn.; his mother-in-law, Doris Blaess of Decorah; two sisters-in-law, Pauline (Lynn) Kerns of Mabel, Minn., and Jean Florian of Akron, Colo.; three brothers-in-law, Richard (Phyllis) Blaess of Burr Oak, Darold (Arlene) Blaess of Canton, Minn., and George (Caroline) Blaess of St. Paris, Ohio; three special extended family members: Pat Ocheskey of Sikeston, MO, Jean Whalen of Waterloo, Iowa, and Alverta (Bootie) Quandahl of Decorah; his dog, Bo; and many nieces and nephews.

Ronald Laudner Sr.

ROCKFORD - Ronald J. Laudner Sr., 73 of 18 First St. N., Rockford died Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main Ave. Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia Shaw. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery , Rockford with flag folding ceremonies by Walker Graper Post #338 of the American Legion. Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Ron was born on January 22, 1930, just outside Rockford. He was one of eleven children born to Jonathon and Ruby (Buckingham) Laudner. He was baptized and Confirmed in the Methodist faith in Rockford in 1943. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1947 and served his country faithfully in the Army from 1951 to 1953 when he was honorably discharged. He was inducted in Des Moines and discharged from Fort Monmouth in New Jersey. Ron married Mary Ellen Oswald on September 1, 1956, in Forest City. He worked in Iowa at various jobs until joining Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in 1955. He held various positions with the company and became the General Manager from 1968 until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Iowa Telephone Association and was a board member from 1974 until 1994 and served as the president in 1991. Ronnie was a founding member and past president of the Rockford Golf and Country Club where he spent many happy times. He also served the community on the Rockford Volunteer Fire Department for many years and remains an honorary member. He was a member and past president of the Rockford Lions Club. Many family members and others leaned on Ronnie in times of trouble or sorrow. He was a caring person up to the time that he needed care over the last 8 years. As his health deteriorated he still had a beaming smile and a gentle hello for everyone.

Those thankful in sharing Ron's life include his wife of 47 years Mary Ellen, one daughter Angie and her husband Brian Sanders, Urbandale; two sons Ronald J. Laudner Jr. and his wife Kathy Douglass, Nora Springs; and Chuck and his wife Stephanie Laudner, Rockford, four grandchildren Zachary, Alexander, Jonathon and Emily Laudner, four sisters Wava Uker, Sheffield, Iowa; Maxine and her husband Roger Fullerton, Rockford; Sandra and her husband George West, Palm City, Fla.; and Diane Massee, Rockford, Ill.; three brothers Delbert and his wife Mary Lou Laudner, El Cajon, Calif.; Marvin "Pete" and his wife Eileen Laudner, Maple Grove, Minn.; Larry and his wife Mary Laudner, Chula Vista, Calif.; a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends from Rockford, the surrounding area and across the nation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Lorraine Van den Brand, and Lois Schulz, and one brother Dallas Laudner.

Matthew Mitchell

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

A funeral Mass for Matthew Mitchell will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. The Rev. Brian Shepley, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wilton and St. Andrews Catholic Church in Blue Grass, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery , Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with the Rosary being recited by St. Catherine's Circle at 5:30 and a Vigil Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

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

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

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

Dorothy Kellogg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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