Obituaries

Mar 19, 2026

Rosemary Louise Reed Weber was born on May 5, 1944, to parents George R. Reed and Rosamond Reed in Sioux Rapids, IA and died on March 19, 2026, at home in Wake Forest, NC.

Her early years were filled with 4-H club, band, basketball, and being named to the Who’s Who list. After graduating from Sioux Valley she attended the University...

Apr 10, 2026

Frances Joyce Payne was born on July 19, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa to parents Frank John Kuhn, Jr. and Emelia Lena (Reuschel) Kuhn. She was the youngest child joining older brother Donald Kenneth and older sister Mary Jean. She was baptized on August 22, 1926 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Dubuque. Frances lived her early years in Dubuque, where...

Jul 7, 2026

Funeral Services are pending at this time.

Jul 7, 2026

Jul 6, 2026

Michael “Mike” Anthony Baehr, was born October 26, 1936, in Long Beach, CA, to Maximillian Joseph and Lillian (Held) Baehr. He was graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Long Beach, CA, and attended Long Beach University for two years. He then transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, where he finished with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and...

Jul 3, 2026

Jun 27, 2026

Beverly June, the daughter of Glen and Pearl (Carroll) Woodford was born on June 5, 1933, at the family farm near Webb, Iowa. She graduated from Cornell High School in 1950 as valedictorian. Beverly completed one year at Buena Vista College in 1951, intending to be a teacher. She was married to Darrel Arthur Donaldson on June 10, 1951, at...

Jun 26, 2026

   Shirley Marie Lowe, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 96, at the Sholom Nursing Home in St. Paul, Minnesota. Born on October 22, 1929, in Melrose Park, Illinois, Shirley was a cherished daughter of James and Carrie (Larson) Anderson. She was raised in Spencer, Iowa, where she graduated...

Jun 23, 2026

Marilyn Ann Meisheid, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 23, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on March 22, 1939, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Marilyn was a woman of warmth and resilience, who touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Marilyn grew up...

Jun 23, 2026

   Denise Gellhaus, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. Denise was born on October 31, 1953, in Primghar, Iowa to Bernard and Ellen Watterson.

   After graduating from Sutherland High School, Denise attended cosmetology school, where she met her future husband, Roger Gellhaus. Together they shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. They began their...

Jun 19, 2026

With deep love, we announce the passing of Michael Allen Bottjen, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, who passed away on Friday June 19, 2026 at the age of 73. Michael was born on September 14,1952 in Anthon, Iowa.

Michael, Sergeant First Class, served in the army branch of the military from 1970 to 1977. He received many...

Jun 16, 2026

Sylvia Marie (Erickson) Moore, daughter of Stanley and Marie (Carlsen) Erickson, was born January 15, 1938, in Estherville, IA. She grew up in the Ceylon, MN, area, graduating from Ceylon High School in 1955. She later graduated with honors from Augustana University with a degree in math and accounting.

Sylvia married Don Moore in Ceylon on June 6, 1958. After brief...

Jun 14, 2026

Richard Allen Vaul was born May 4, 1956 in Nevada, IA to Eli and Beverley (Pedersen) Vaul, he spent his childhood in Sioux City, IA where he attended school, until enlisting in the U.S. Marines. He served for many years before being Honorably Discharged.

Richard returned to Sioux City, where he worked for Manpower for a number of years before settling...

Jun 14, 2026

Linda (Hamblen) Condra, a resident of The Great Outdoors Resort in Titusville, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. Linda was the third child born to Helen and Neil Hamblen of Atlanta, Illinois on November 1, 1945. Her father, Neil, would die in a tragic accident when Linda was nine years old. Her family moved to the Chicago area...

Jun 13, 2026

Services are pending at this time.

Jun 10, 2026

Deanne "Dee" Darlene Sutherland was born on July 25, 1948 in a nursing home in Logan, lowa to C.G. Rexroat and Velma Darlene (Stockstell) Seid. She was the second child of nine.

through the years she held a wide variety of jobs from waitress to machinist. Her greatest jo vas being able to spend time with her loved ones and being...

Jun 10, 2026

Emma Helen Smith Hansen Houchen, “Helen” to most, died at home on June 10, 2026 with her loving daughter, Sandy, at her side.

Helen was born on October 25, 1934 in a farmhouse 6 miles north of Emmetsburg. She attended country school and graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1952. Two weeks later she married Burdette (Bud) Hansen and together they...

Jun 9, 2026

Ruth Lynn Albright, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at Spencer Hospital at the age of 74. Born on May 30, 1952, in Sheldon, IA, Ruth lived a full and vibrant life, ultimately making her home in Spencer, IA.

Ruth was a dedicated mother to three sons, Shawn,...

Jun 8, 2026

Mary passed away at the age of 77, at home with Michael caring for her at her side.

Mary L Brockelsby was born on September 23, 1948 to John and Shirley (Wulf) Brockelsby in Carroll Iowa at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Mary lived in Vail, Iowa with her family until 1953 when they moved to Denison, Iowa. Mary attended St. Rose of...

Jun 1, 2026

Barbara Rose Heisler was born on February 11, 1946 to John and Esther (Glade) Heisler in Sibley, IA.

Barb started school in Ocheyedan, IA, but attended most of her educational years in Gillett Grove, IA, and finally graduating from South Clay of Gillett Grove. Following her graduation, Barbara joined the US Navy and was stationed in Georgia. While in the service...