OSAGE – Vera Marie Kasel, an Osage woman remembered for a lifetime of caring for family, serving her church and staying deeply involved in her community, died Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was 90.

PLYMOUTH — Velma Barnes, 85, of Plymouth, a North Iowa woman known by many as the town historian, died on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy tied closely to family, memory and the community she called home.

Over the years, Barnes became known as Plymouth’s “town historian,” someone who carried memories of the community, its people and its past. In small towns, those stories matter. Barnes helped preserve that sense of place, holding onto the names, moments and family connections that help define a community across generations.

BRITT — Jerry F. Barker, a lifelong Britt-area man remembered for his devotion to family, steady work ethic and love of local sports, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. He was 70.

NORTHWOOD — Craig Edward Zipse, a Northwood man remembered for his work ethic, devotion to family and love of fixing vehicles, has passed away.

Zipse, 63, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home in Northwood. He was born on September 18, 1962, in Mason City, the son of John and Nalda Zipse.

SPIRIT LAKE – Harvey Melven Berg, a Forest City native remembered for his steady presence, caring heart and deep devotion to family, died May 28, 2026, in Spirit Lake. He was 70.

CLEAR LAKE — Gail Marion Harringa, a Clear Lake woman remembered by loved ones for a life centered around family and care for others, has passed away.

Harringa, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 25, 1936.

NEW HAMPTON – James Francis Laures, a lifelong New Hampton man remembered for his steady work ethic, military service, love of conversation and devotion to family, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center. He was 88.

Laures was born January 26, 1938, in New Hampton to Felix and Margaret Laures. He grew up in the community and graduated from New Hampton High School with the class of 1957.

CLEAR LAKE — Sean William Miller, formerly of Clear Lake, is being remembered after his death on May 16, 2026.

Miller, 35, was born on October 12, 1990. He had most recently lived in Denver, Iowa, and had ties to the Clear Lake community.

A Celebration of Life Visitation for Miller will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Avenue North in Clear Lake.

SPIRIT LAKE — Harvey Melven Berg, a Forest City native remembered as a steady, caring family man with deep love for those closest to him, has died at age 70.

Berg passed away on May 28, 2026, in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

CLEAR LAKE — Gail Marion Harringa, a Clear Lake woman remembered for a life built around family, kindness and care for others, has passed away.

Harringa, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 25, 1936.

MASON CITY — Patricia Lou Waddell, a Mason City native whose life was marked by kindness, family devotion, hard work and a generous spirit, died May 27, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. She was 85.

Patricia was born February 21, 1941, in Mason City, the daughter of Earl and Mildred Gerard. She graduated from Mason City High School with the class of 1959 and later built a working life that included many years as a receptionist with Equipto Company before retiring from Steiner in 2007.

GARNER — A Northern Iowa man whose life was shaped by hard work, Catholic faith, family gatherings, trucking, motorcycles and racing has passed away.

MASON CITY — Darlene “Punkie” Palmer, a strong-willed Mason City woman remembered for her independence, devotion to family, love of gardening and years of work connected to North Iowa schools, has died at age 81.

Palmer passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the IOOF Home in Mason City, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

MASON CITY – Larry Davis, a Mason City man remembered for his devotion to family, his faith, his years of work and his love of hunting, fishing and helping others, has died.

Davis, 83, of Mason City, died May 18, 2026.

OSAGE — Eugene “Gene” Richard Myhre, 92, of Osage, a longtime farmer whose life was shaped by faith, family, hard work and the simple pleasures of rural living, died peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center with family by his side.

GENOA, Ill. — A Northern Iowa native and former Manly resident who served his country in uniform was honored this week with a funeral service and military rites.

Dennis Craig Cayler, 78, formerly of Manly, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home in Genoa, Illinois.

KLEMME – Allen E. Anderson, a lifelong Klemme-area farmer who remained deeply connected to local history, agriculture and community life, is being remembered after his death at age 98.

CHARLES CITY — John J. Rankin, a Charles City man who died after an accidental drowning while fishing at Clear Lake, is being remembered by family and friends.

Rankin, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1955.

A memorial service for Rankin was held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City, with Pastor Joan Thomas from the United Methodist Church in Greene officiating.

CLEAR LAKE — Larry Dean Hoffman, a longtime Clear Lake resident remembered for his devotion to family, farming, community service, humor and love for animals, has died.