OBITUARIES

HAWKEYE — Beverly Ann (Morse) Weidemann, 81, of Hawkeye, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Hillcrest Living Campus in Sumner. A mother of three and grandmother of seven, Bev devoted her time to family, church and community, sharing her talents through bookkeeping, volunteer work and creative pursuits.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 116 W. Wilbur St. in Hawkeye, with the Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Hawkeye Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 30, and again from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hawkeye Cemetery Fund or Hawkeye Public Library in Bev’s name. Condolences may be mailed to Scott Weidemann, 108 North Park Ct, West Union, IA 52175.

CHARLES CITY — Marilyn Swancutt, 93, of Charles City, died October 24, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family, leaving those closest to her with memories of her quick humor, spirited personality and affection for the farm and animals she loved.

A private memorial service will be held. Calvary Cemetery in Charles City is listed as her final resting place.

GARNER — Kim S. Gilbert, 74, of Garner, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 24, 2026. A longtime area resident whose working years included construction and manufacturing, Kim found enjoyment in fishing trips, football, drives around Clear Lake and the daily company of family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St. in Garner.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, at Garner United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kristin Peters officiating. Inurnment will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

FREDERICKSBURG — Lana Rae Nelson, 78, of Fredericksburg, died October 23, 2026, at UnityPoint Health–Allen Hospital in Waterloo, leaving friends with warm memories of time spent traveling together and visiting close to home.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, October 26, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Scott Smith officiating. Burial will take place at West Fork Cemetery in rural Dougherty.

NORA SPRINGS — Eunice Louise Young, 92, of Nora Springs, died Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center. Her life included years of service in Mason City workplaces, a commitment to education and a deep affection for friends and the pets she welcomed into her home.

A committal service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 11495 265th St., Mason City. A celebration of life will be held at noon Sunday, November 8, at Mason City Christ’s Church, 710 N. Kentucky Ave.

SHEFFIELD — Paul David Mull, 94, of Sheffield and formerly of Greene, died Friday, October 23, 2026, at Sheffield Care Center. A farmer, carpenter and missionary, Paul made his Christian faith the foundation of a life devoted to family, church and service to others.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, 1205 South Main Street in Charles City. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, at Faith Baptist Church in Mason City, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Pastor Matt Reeves and Pastor Tim Moore will officiate. Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City.

ESTHERVILLE — Lester Bernard Thompson, 95, died peacefully October 23, 2026, at Parc Hall in Emmetsburg, leaving a family who shared his humor, his love of Minnesota sports and his pride in generations of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel, 401 N. Seventh St. in Estherville. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel. His final resting place will be East Side Cemetery in Estherville.

MASON CITY — Ardith E. Klouse, 90, of Mason City, died Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. A devoted mother of five, Ardith found joy in supporting a family that grew to include grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

Her family will host a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 30, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. A family burial will take place later at Little Cedar Cemetery in Adams, Minnesota.

MASON CITY — Carolyn Mae Berding, 82, of Mason City, died October 22, 2026, at Rockwell Nursing Home under the care of St. Croix Hospice, leaving a family that treasured her kindness and a community she served through 33 years of work at Mercy Hospital.

Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, October 26, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street NE in Mason City. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Jani Dahlin of St. Croix Hospice officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs.

SUMNER — Shirley Ann Neighbors, 82, of Sumner, died October 22, 2026, at Hillcrest Home in Sumner, leaving a family whose lives spanned generations and a story that took her from rural Iowa to Washington, D.C., Cuba and the Florida Keys before bringing her home again.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, at Becker & Son Funeral Home, 111 W. 5th Street in Sumner. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, at Wilson Grove Cemetery in rural Sumner. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

ORCHARD — David Platz, 83, of Orchard, died Thursday, October 22, 2026, at home with his family beside him. Through 62 years of marriage, years of farming and work at White Farm, and a Christian faith he openly shared, Dave built a life centered on the people and beliefs he held dear.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, 1205 South Main Street in Charles City. The funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Russell Nesbit officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City.

FOREST CITY — Linda Lee Haake, 79, of Forest City, died October 21, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City. Through nearly 50 years of ministry alongside her husband, Rev. James “Jim” Haake, Linda helped care for church families, nurtured friendships and made North Iowa her home.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Schott Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St., Forest City. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m., before the service.

ALGONA — Gary Lee Miller, 73, of Algona, died October 21, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, leaving family and friends with memories of a man who devoted nearly five decades to his work and enjoyed sharing the vegetables he grew.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 26, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lentz Funeral Home, 403 E. McGregor Street in Algona. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Algona. Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is handling arrangements.

NEW HAMPTON — Christopher “Chris” Richard Zenner, 58, of New Hampton, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A longtime TriMark engineer with a gift for fixing and building, Chris found particular happiness in spending time with his grandchildren.

Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, 101 West Main Street in New Hampton. Matthew Franzen, Julian Zenner and Kyle Zenner will serve as honorary urnbearers. The funeral home is handling arrangements.

RUTHVEN — Marilyn Kay Ruehle, 76, of Ruthven, died October 20, 2026, at Spencer Hospital, leaving a legacy of caring for younger siblings, raising her family and sharing her talents with her church and community.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1901 Rolling Street in Ruthven. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 26, at the church, with the Rev. Eric Patten officiating. Interment will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Ruthven. Geelan Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

FOREST CITY — Sharon Elaine Roberts, 78, whose life was rooted in family and the community of Leland, died peacefully October 20, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Following her wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held. Burial of her cremated remains will take place in the spring at Forest Home Cemetery in Leland.

APLINGTON — Lori Ann Renken, 61, of Aplington, died Monday, October 19, 2026, at her home, leaving a family whose time with her included shared books, colorful flower beds, Christmas traditions and the everyday love of a devoted wife, mother and Nana.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 716 Third Avenue in Ackley. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 26, at the church. Lori will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery in Aplington. Woodley Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is caring for Lori and her family.

NORTHWOOD — Bruce Gerald Odden, 94, of Northwood, died October 18, 2026, at Northwood Pines Assisted Living, surrounded by family, leaving a legacy that stretched from Korean War aircraft maintenance to the farm and family home he built in rural Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, at Hoff Celebrations–Sites Memorial Chapel in Northwood. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Burial with military honors will take place at Stateline Cemetery in Northwood.

MASON CITY — Jeanne Rae Moorehead, 88, died peacefully October 18, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, leaving a family spanning four generations and a legacy of determination, generosity and humor.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City. A Scriptural Wake will begin at 6:30 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 22, at Epiphany Parish–St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. Burial will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.