Obits
Leon Kenneth Olson, 81, of Northwood passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.
He was born on November 16, 1942, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa, to Kenneth and Vernice Olson, was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran...
Lois E. Sola, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly Glenville, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at South Grove Lodge in Austin, Minnesota.
Lois was born on June 28, 1932, to Lee and Blanche (Sheedy) VanPelt in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was raised in Austin and graduated from St...
Mary Frances Larson passed away on August 12 at the age of 97. Born in Webster City in 1927, she was the only child of Guyon and Mary Whitley. When she was a youngster, the family moved to Ames and loved their home on Brookridge Avenue.
Mary Fran’s parents encouraged her to go away to college, so...
Craig Arthur Hanson, 88, of Northwood, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Visitation was from 1–2 p.m. followed by services starting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, located at 4598 Zinnia Ave, St Ansgar, Iowa....
Mace A. Reyerson, 85, of Oelwein, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo.
There will be no public services. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Condolences can be directed to Mike Reyerson; 404 North Frederick Avenue; Oelwein, IA...
John “Jack” Joseph Lawler III, 75, passed away in the company of his wife on Friday August 16, 2024, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center.
Jack was generous, kind, a loving father and husband, and lived an incredible life walking the truth of Jesus Christ. He will be missed every day by...
Loren E. Nelson, 86, died on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday August 24, 2024, at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, with Pastor Becky Sogge officiating. The burial will take place at...
Jacob L. McGrane, 31 of Spencer, Iowa and formerly of Kensett passed on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Memorial Services to honor his life were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring Street, Manly, Iowa. Inurnment was in Manly Cemetery.
Visitation was from 9...
Dean Ryan Olson passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 49. He was born on September 23, 1974 in Hutchinson, Minnesota to David and Donna Olson.
Dean was hard-working and dedicated. At his center, he was a builder and loved working with his hands. This was a skill that came naturally to him...
Alcienne Mae Svien, 97, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Harmony – West Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on May 24, 1927, in Northwood, Iowa, to Herman and Hannah (Seeger) Ewald.
Alcienne married Thomas Svien on June 11, 1949, at Ames, Iowa. After 66 years of marriage, Thomas passed away in July...









