Obits
Gwenyth Evelyn (Hillman) Hanson, 81, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with the Rev. Paul Weeg officiating....
Lee Roy Varner Jr., 72, of Kensett, Iowa, passed away on July 1, 2026, at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center with his family by his side.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Kensett City Hall in Kensett, Iowa. Come share your memories...
Brian Arthur "Butch" Angell, 83, passed away in Iowa City on June 21, 2026 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. He had recently returned to Iowa to be closer to family, after spending many cherished years in Golden, Colorado.
He was born on March 5, 1943, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Brian was the...
Larry Ray Botts passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman and community leader whose life was defined by hard work, service and a deep love for his family and community.
Larry was born on April 18,...
JoAnn Ruth Peterson 88, of Northwood, Iowa (Emmons, Minnesota-on the Iowa side), passed away peacefully at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa on Thursday, June 4, 2026 after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to...
Bradley “Brad” Ronald Flo, 75, of Kensett, Iowa, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Brad was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on December 16th, 1950, to Beverly (Sorenson) and Ronald Flo. He was raised in Rake, Iowa until he moved to Kensett at the age of five where he called home...
Craig Edward Zipse, 63, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home in Northwood, Iowa.
A celebration of his life was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Connor Colonial Chapel. According to his wishes, cremation will take place with inurnment at a later...
Eugene “Gene” Richard Myhre, 92, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Gene was born on June 6, 1933, at home on the Minnesota–Iowa border, the only son among four children. He was baptized and confirmed at Our...
Wayne Cleon Knutson, 72, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, formerly of Emmons, Minnesota, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa.
The family looks forward to a gathering with friends at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. at the Emmons...
Florence Martha Wilde Foley Klitzke, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Community Memorial Health Center in Harley, Iowa.
Florence was born on May 14, 1927, in Rock Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to Lawrence and Leona (Kanzenbach) Wilde.
Florence was baptized in the Lutheran...