Obits
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...
Arlys J. Bergdale, 82, of Kensett, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating....
Jane Ann Trainer, 78, of Mason City, Iowa, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City, with interment following at...
Leland Swenson, 90, of Northwood, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. He will...
David Tenold, 77, of Northwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Avenue, Kensett, Iowa, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. David will be laid to...