Madeline Knowlton, 88, of Charles City

Madeline Knowlton, 88, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Madeline Knowlton will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Tom Heathershaw officiating.  Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m., visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.

Madeline Estell (Wilson) Knowlton, the daughter of Virgil and Lucille (Cross) Wilson, was born on October 3, 1936, in Charles City. She attended and graduated from Colwell High School as valedictorian in 1954. On May 4, 1957, Madeline was united in marriage to Michael Knowlton at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Madeline worked for Field Drug and Northwestern Bell, as well as different convenience stores and restaurants in Charles City, Iowa Falls, and Waterloo. Her most cherished job was being a dedicated wife and loving mother to her children.

Madeline was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for many years. She volunteered with the Foster Grandparent program and was a member of the Senior Center. She was also a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Bernadette Circle.

Madeline enjoyed playing cards with her card clubs, sewing, baking and cooking. She was a faithful woman and prayed with her prayer book every day.

Living family members include her loving husband of 68 years, Michael “Mike” Knowlton; children: Brett (Kendra) Knowlton, Steve (Nikki) Knowlton, Lisa (Mark) Burkitt, and Pat (Robyn) Knowlton; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Roy; and sister-in-law, Arlie Wilson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Myrtle and Clifford Knowlton; brothers: Clair, Alvin, Eddie, and Milton; and sisters, Margaret and Janet.

Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements.  Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.