Wanda Lee Gruis, 98, of Rudd, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage.

CHARLES CITY — Thomas William Oliver, 95, of Charles City, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Visitation was held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, 1205 South Main Street in Charles City.

NEW HAMPTON — Larry Straw, a longtime New Hampton businessman, educator and wrestling coach who helped shape generations of athletes and became a keeper of the Chickasaws’ wrestling history, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was 85.

Friends greeted the family from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton.

Margaret Ann Shatek, 88, of Elma, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Evans Senior Living Community in Cresco.

A rosary will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, 508 Maple Street in Elma.

Melvin T. “Andy” Anderson, 86, of Burchinal, died peacefully Monday, July 13, 2026, in Mason City.

Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hanford Community Church, with the Rev. Dan Carlson officiating.

Jean Marjorie Gerdis, 86, of Algona, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church and is scheduled to continue until approximately 11:45 a.m.

TERRIL — Dennis Jackson, 79, of Terril, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel, 401 North Seventh Street in Estherville.

Robert “Bob” J. Cosens, 90, of Spirit Lake, died Monday, July 13, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home, 1302 Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake.

Gracia L. Forney, 90, formerly of rural Rodney and most recently of Spirit Lake, died Monday, July 13, 2026.

The family will greet friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at the United Church of Christ in Rodney.

Robert “Bob” Earl Ehlers, 97, of Mason City, died peacefully Monday, July 13, 2026, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Cremation has taken place in accordance with Bob’s wishes. No services will be held.

Margaret “Maggie” Ann Schultz, 95, of Charles City, died Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.

MASON CITY — Nancy Jo Finlayson, 89, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

Duane “Dewey” Godfredsen, 72, of Spirit Lake, died Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home after spending the day visiting with family and friends.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Elinor Bedell State Park Shelter House, 1619 260th Avenue in Spirit Lake.

GREENE — Louis Orville Harken, 91, of Greene, a lifelong farmer and U.S. Army veteran remembered for his strength, independence, humor and deep devotion to family, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at AMS Memorial in Greene.

A public visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Woodley Funeral Home, 519 N. First Street in Greene.

SPILLVILLE — Lorna Ann Neuzil, 61, of Spillville, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Hillcrest Home in Sumner following a short battle with cancer and complications from a stroke.

Family and friends will gather to remember Neuzil during a memorial visitation.

FERTILE — Dean Earl Ouverson, 81, of Fertile, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 10, 2026.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Fertile Church of Christ.

MASON CITY — Alicia Anne Seidel, 43, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Manly Care Center, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service honoring Alicia’s life will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

CHARLES CITY — Christopher Harris “Chris” Tietz, 67, of Charles City and formerly of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Friends may greet the family from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory — Olson Chapel, 319 Main Street in Nashua.

GRAFTON — Jay Dean Schaub, 66, of Grafton, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

A short memorial service will be held from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Hoff Celebrations — Sites Memorial Chapel, 1211 10th Street South in Northwood.

OSAGE — Steven “Steve” Wade Abben, 69, of Osage, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 10, 2026.

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Osage Fire Department.