Connie Schuster

Connie Schuster, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City with Carma Hillman officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the memorial service on Tuesday.

Connie Lee (Demaray) Schuster, the daughter of Leighton and Catherine (Nordman) Demaray, was born on Oct. 16, 1950, in Charles City. She graduated from Rockford High School in 1968 and then LaJames College in Mason City. Connie worked at her first shop as a beautician in Northwood, then at Golden Touch in Charles City. She also worked part time with Terry’s Catering. Until her retirement in December 2022, Connie split her time working at her own salon, Connie’s Country Shop, and at the salon in Rockford where she rented space from Sherry Fischer.

Connie was united in marriage to Gene Schuster on Aug. 16, 1969, at the Methodist Church in Rudd. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rockford. Connie loved to bake, tend to her flower garden, and loved going shoe shopping.

Living family members include her husband, Gene; son, Adam (Jen) Schuster; son, Andy (Dawn) Schuster; grandchildren: Kabriel Schuster and Casey (Monty) Dye; great-grandchild, Scarlett Dye; siblings: Pam Dight, Debbie Hufft, Kim (Jerry) McDowell, and Mike (Julie) Demaray; sister-in-law, Cheri Demaray; sister-in-law, Joan Schuknecht; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Steven and Jay, and brother-in-law, Tom Dight.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Floyd County Medical Center for their wonderful care with Connie.

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.