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Linda Mae Bork, 80, of St. Ansgar, dies; family honors life of love, service and simple joys
ST. ANSGAR — Linda Mae Bork, 80, of St. Ansgar, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage following complications related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic lung disease.
In keeping with Linda’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Kenneth “Kenny” Prazak, 96, of Plymouth, dies; family honors humble life of work, faith and family
PLYMOUTH — Kenneth F. “Kenny” Prazak, 96, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St. in Manly.
Duane Edward Schlichting, 77, lifelong Clear Laker, dies; family honors his North Iowa roots
CLEAR LAKE — Duane Edward Schlichting, 77, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. N. in Clear Lake.
Teresa M. Preuschl, 88, of Garner, dies; faith, family and North Iowa roots shaped her life
GARNER — Teresa M. Preuschl, 88, of Garner, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, with Fr. Paulraj Sellam officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Harlan E. Wittkopf, 79, of Algona, dies; retired attorney, judge and seashell collector leaves colorful legacy
ALGONA — Harlan E. Wittkopf, 79, of Algona, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 2, 2026, at New Hope Church in Algona.
Roger Lester Colson, 73, of Rockwell, dies after cancer battle; family, friends invited to gather July 11
ROCKWELL — Roger Lester Colson, 73, of Rockwell, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center after a nine-and-a-half-month battle with cancer.
A public visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association, 202 4th St. N. in Rockwell.
Mary Christine Schipper, 69, Greene woman with Charles City roots, dies after cancer battle
GREENE — Mary Christine Schipper, 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 25, 2026, after a five-year battle with cancer.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2026, at Woodley Funeral Home in Greene. A private family funeral service will be held.
Kenneth Ray Lester, 94, of New Hampton, dies; farmer, singer and National Guard veteran leaves rich family legacy
NEW HAMPTON — Kenneth Ray Lester, 94, of New Hampton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 223 S. Water Ave. in New Hampton.
Ronald L. Gerhardt, 71, of Clear Lake, dies; family honors sports-filled life, faith and love for the Lions
CLEAR LAKE — Ronald L. Gerhardt, 71, of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, surrounded by family.
A private family inurnment will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery, N. 20th St. in Clear Lake.
Robert H. Fowler, 92, of Mason City, dies; family recalls his work, bowling trophies and helpful spirit
MASON CITY — Robert H. Fowler, 92, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living of Mason City.
A visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Leanna Grace Hendrickson, 92, of St. Ansgar, dies; longtime teacher leaves legacy of faith, family and service
ST. ANSGAR — Leanna Grace Hendrickson, 92, of St. Ansgar, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Osage Hospital.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar.
Ila Grace Wangsness, 93, of Allison, dies; family honors a life rooted in faith, family and North Iowa
ALLISON — Ila Grace Wangsness, 93, of Allison, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Elm Springs in Allison.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, June 29, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Burial will follow at Allison Cemetery.
Myron John Daniel, 83, of Charles City, dies; family honors a life rooted in faith and love
CHARLES CITY — Myron John Daniel, 83, of Charles City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with Reverend Tom Heathershaw officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
Jeannie Margaret Parcel, 75, of Osage, dies; family cherishes her love of children, camping and road trips
OSAGE — Jeannie Margaret Parcel, 75, of Osage, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her home.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. No public visitation was listed.
Russell Hintz, 76, of Mitchell, dies after life of law enforcement, family and the outdoors
MITCHELL — Russell Edward “Russ” Hintz, 76, of Mitchell, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Osage Cemetery in Osage. A Celebration of Life will follow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Osage Public Safety Center, 432 Main Street in Osage.
Donna ‘Lea’ Cody, 93, formerly of Riceville, dies after life of faith, family and service
RICEVILLE — Donna Lea “Lea” Cody, 93, formerly of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Osage, where she had lived for the past eight years.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Riceville, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial took place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in rural Riceville.
Michael Cunningham, 68, of Fertile, passes away at Manly Specialty Care
FERTILE — Michael Alan “Mike” Cunningham, 68, of Fertile, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Manly Specialty Care.
An inurnment service will be held at Saint John’s Cemetery in rural Fertile.
Jackie Dwayne “Jack” Tynan, 80, of Charles City, dies; funeral set for July 1
CHARLES CITY — Jackie Dwayne “Jack” Tynan, 80, of Charles City, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City. Visitation will continue one hour before the service on Wednesday.
Alvin Stika, 75, dies; Nashua man leaves legacy of family, work and humor
NASHUA — Alvin Joseph Stika, a Nashua man remembered for hard work, devotion to family and a warm sense of humor, has died at age 75.
Stika passed away peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Whispering Willow Senior Living in Fredericksburg.
Sandra Kay Huisman, 82, Charles City native, dies; family honors her joyful spirit and devotion to loved ones
CHARLES CITY — Sandra Kay “Sandy” Huisman, 82, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at the church, with a luncheon afterward. Following cremation, a private burial service will be held at a later date.
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Linda Mae Bork, 80, of St. Ansgar, dies; family honors life of love, service and simple joys
ST. ANSGAR — Linda Mae Bork, 80, of St. Ansgar, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage following complications related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic lung disease.
In keeping with Linda’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Iowa driver jumps from car as train slams vehicle after rear-end crash at crossing
An Iowa driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries after authorities say his car was rear-ended at a railroad crossing, spun onto the tracks and was struck by a westbound locomotive.
Winnebago supervisors approve FY2027 pay increases, courthouse fountain talks and claims at June 23 meeting
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved FY2027 appointments and pay increases, discussed courthouse fountain repairs, appointed a new conservation board member and reviewed road, drainage and public health updates during its June 23, 2026 meeting.
Clear Lake fireworks saleswoman cited after police say fireworks were sold to minor
CLEAR LAKE — A Northern Iowa fireworks employee was cited Tuesday after Clear Lake police say fireworks were sold to a minor during compliance checks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
The Clear Lake Police Department said officers conducted compliance checks on June 30, 2026, at all retail fireworks businesses in Clear Lake.
Northern Iowa meth dealer with prior drug convictions sent to federal prison for 17 years
A Northern Iowa man with a history of serious drug convictions has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for meth trafficking in the Fort Dodge area.
Thomas Lee Clark Jr., 57, of Eagle Grove and Fort Dodge, was sentenced June 25, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City after pleading guilty earlier this year to meth distribution charges.
College Wrestling: Hawkeyes and Panthers announce home-and-home dual series
CEDAR FALLS — One of Iowa’s in-state wrestling rivalries is returning to the mat.
The University of Iowa men’s wrestling team will face Northern Iowa on December 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, as Journeymen Wrestling presents “Dual in the Dome.”