Obits
Carol Jean Anderson, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City, Iowa, with a...
Breta Ann (Pacey) Jackson, October 10, 1941 – February 28, 2026.
Breta Ann Jackson lived a life defined by devotion, to her family, her work, and above all, to her husband, Denny.
She was born on October 10, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa, and raised in Northwood, Iowa, she carried her Midwest roots...
Beatrice L. Brockett, 104, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A memorial service was held at Major Erickson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with Reverend James Bringman officiating. Visitation...
Steven Cecil Hengesteg, 79, died peacefully on February 21, 2026, at Mercy North Iowa Medical Center. Steve was born July 17, 1946, to Ernie and Eileen (Lair) Hengesteg of rural Northwood. He was the sixth of 10 children. Steve attended Lake Mills Schools before enlisting in the U.S. Army, during...
David Ernest McNutt, 72, of rural St. Ansgar, passed away on February 18, 2026, at his farm.
David was born in Osage, Iowa, on April 22, 1953, to Millard and Virginia (Raine). His mother died when David was very young and he was raised by Millard and his adoptive mother Barbara (Breaw).
David...
Arlynn Elaine Anderson, 95, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mrytle, Minnesota. A visitation was held an hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Karen Peterson officiated.
Arlynn...
Steven F. Smith, 83, of Northwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Just months after the passing of his beloved wife, Patricia, Steve’s heart was ready to be with her again. After 63 years of marriage and a lifetime spent side by side,...
Gerald Lee Hansen, 83, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.
Gerald, who most knew as “Chuck,” was born on October 21, 1942, in St. Ansgar to Axel and Mary (Mostek) Hansen. He was baptized along...
Lydia Juanita Mittag, 76, of Glenville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 19, at 2 p.m. at Bayview Funeral Home in Albert Lea. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and for an...
Quinn J. Ernster, 52 years old, of Jesup, Iowa, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home in Jesup, after a nearly year long battle with ALS and FTD.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Jesup. Burial will be at a later date...