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Laura E. Herrig, 92, of Boone passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Laura was born on April 27, 1933, in Storm Lake to Linn and Emily (Hoffman) …
Robert J. Guntren, 82, of Storm Lake passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 18, 2026. Memorial Mass will take place Saturday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in …
Judy Elaine Kropf, 79, of Waverly, formerly of Lake View and Early, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She lived a life defined by compassion, quiet …
James Dale “Jim” DeBoom, 86, of Sutherland passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Accura Care Center of Milford surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on …
Jerry Dean Hess, 77, of Kemmerer, Wyo., passed away on March 7, 2026, at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent his last moments with his wife and partner of 37 years, Sharon Susanne …
Fredrick Paul Ehlers, 72, of Albert City died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Memorial services will take place Saturday, March 21, at 10 a.m. at Zion …
Donna Holmes, 92, of Storm Lake passed away peacefully at her home on March 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral Mass will take place …
Dr. William "Bill" Giddings, 79, of Ames, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. Bill is the husband of Jean Worthan-Giddings. Funeral services for Bill Giddings will be …
Sandra Jane (Ford) Deters of Eitzen, MN, LaCrosse, WI, and Twin Cities died on February 23, 2026. She was born March 1, 1936, in Storm Lake, IA to Donald and Ruth (Hurless) Ford. Sandra grew up …
Luvern “Vern” Joseph Overmohle, 83, of Wapello, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at …
Mary Hansen Birdsell, 81, of Buckeye, Ariz., was joyfully received into Heaven on Feb. 8, 2026, after a life beautifully lived. Born on Aug. 10, 1944 in Spencer to parents …
George LeRoy Franzkowiak, 91, of Storm Lake died March 9, 2026, at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Friday, March 13, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in …
On Feb. 27, 2026, our Heavenly Father led Dennis Hugh Ford to his final home. Dennis was born to Charles and Marian (Mandeville) Ford on Jan. 10, 1937, in Storm Lake. His maternal grandparents …
Charlotte Sundberg, 87, of Alta died unexpectedly on March 2, 2026, in Florida. Funeral services will take place Thursday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Church of New Beginnings (Assembly of God) in …
Mona Karlene (Hendricks) Mason, 72, of Sioux City, formerly of Storm Lake, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services will take place Thursday, March 12, at 5 p.m. at …
Don Paul Anspach, 69, passed away on Feb. 25, 2026, in Omaha, Neb. Born on Oct. 11, 1956, in Clinton, Don lived a life marked by dedication to his family and work. Don proudly …
M. Millie Demers, formerly of Storm Lake; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Worthington, Minn.; and Spirit Lake, passed away on Dec. 21, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born Nov. 12, 1929 to …
Beverly Glienke, 87, of Aurelia peacefully left her earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, …
Phyllis Kestel Fisher of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. with a Vigil at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at Teahen Funeral …
It is with both sadness and celebration that we acknowledge Barbara Jean Cook passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. She was born June 12, 1929, in Ottumwa. Barbara was more …