Obits
Jean Ellingson, 95, formerly of Northwood, Iowa, passed away on July 23, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Broomfield, Colorado.
Jean was born in 1929, daughter of James and RosaBelle Taylor. After graduating from Northwood High School in 1947, Jean attended Grinnell College and graduated from...
Patricia E. Smith, 83, of Northwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, surrounded by the family she so fiercely loved.
A time to greet friends and relatives was held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First...
Marjory Ann Hamersly of Albert Lea died on July 17, 2025.
She was born on September 5, 1931, in Monticello, Iowa, the youngest child of Charles Morris Luett and Ruth Norine Luett (née McNeilly). Marge enjoyed a close-knit family life with her parents, her sister, Mary Lou, and her brother, Robert...
Duane “DB” Broitzman, 81, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on July 20, 2025.
Friends greeted the family on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Brick Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Road, Owatonna).
Born on June 24, 1944, DB was raised on the family farm east of Gordonsville...
Richard “Dick” Arlen Pedersen, 88, of Rose Creek passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Dick was born on September 19, 1936, in Northwood, Iowa to Erik and Helen (Dixon) Pedersen.
Dick enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Essex as an Electrician’s Mate. After his service in...
Janice E. Janssen, 86 of Lake Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home in Lake Mills.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Schott Funeral Homes-Mittelstadt Chapel, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating....
Shirley Joan (Mehaffy) Olson, 85, of Colorado Springs, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025.
Shirley was born on March 22, 1940, to John Myron Mehaffy and Mary Helen (Browning) Mehaffy in Austin, Minnesota. Growing up in Northwood, Iowa, she earned a bachelor’s degree in music/education...
Dixie A. Stromley, 96, of Mason City and formerly of Manly, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 S. East St., Manly, with Rev. Cory...
Carl G. Dralla, 60, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Services to honor his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, 309 Ninth St. N., Northwood, with Rev. Becky Sogge officiating. He will be laid to rest, led by The Pony...
Joyce May Reeder passed to her eternal home in heaven on May 18, 2025, at 81 years old, after a long battle with Alzheimers.
Joyce was born on March 28, 1944, in rural Freeborn, Minnesota, to Paul and Luella (Huebner) Hohansee.
Joyce grew up on her family's farm outside of Freeborn, having five...