Category: Obits

Norman Kent Orlowski, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in his Manly, IA home.

Irene Mae (Thompson) Wempen was born to Lauren and Goldie (Steele) Thompson on July 2, 1925 on the “Hook Farm” southwest of Buffalo Center.

Kathleen “Kitty” Kellogg, 75, of Charles City, IA, was granted her angel wings and was finally able to go to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, from the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City with her loving family at her side.

Alberta R. Robinette, 81 of Mason City passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Beverly Sherwood, age 93 of Humboldt, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Longterm Care.

Alan Edward Merfeld, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Alan was born on February 19, 1948, in Mason City, Iowa to Edward and Audrey (Campbell) of Marble Rock, Iowa.

James Lundt, 73, of Rockwell, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

Beryl Jean McGee, 88 of Greene, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Valley View Care Center, Greene.

Clear Lake- Janice A. Asche 86, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City.

Carla Kay Pettinger-Ritter, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City, IA.

Daryle Gene Preston met and married Jean Allen on November 12, 1966, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Swea City, IA. The couple lived in rural Swea City for a couple of years and then rural Armstrong to the present.

Edward James, son of John S. and Cora E. (Coon) Thompson, was born June 20, 1931, in Algona, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Algona, graduating from Algona High School in 1952.

Gordon Edward Rosenthal passed away May 3rd, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. After a long and enjoyable career, Gordon moved into retirement mode when he sold The Corner Drug Store in Clear Lake.

Stuart Todd Stroh, age 64 of Humboldt, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home in Humboldt.

Colleen “Coke” M. Humburg, 91, of Hampton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Brendon J. Goecke, the son of Jeffrey Goecke and Twila Handeland, was born on November 29, 1980 in Estherville, Iowa. He passed away surrounded by his family, on April 30, 2023 at Palo Alto County Health Systems in Emmetsburg at the age of 42 years.

Lois “Joann” Christensen, daughter of Arthur and Mary (Martin) Thomas, was born on June 26, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on May 3, 2023 at the Ruthven Care Center at the age of 93.

Mark A. Boehnke, 78, of Garner, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.

Ethel Mae Endriss, 82, of Kensett, IA, passed away May 3, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Ethel was born January 28, 1941, in Mason City, IA.

(Lois) Lorraine Reynolds died on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the age of 93. She was chosen Miss Ventura for the 1947 Band Festival in Mason City.

Carol “Jean” Duffield, 87, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

David Alan Gaskill, 80 of Adams, MN went to be home with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023. David Alan Gaskill was born May 3, 1942 to Donald and Leone Gaskill of rural Northwood and grew up with his five siblings on the family farm.

Howard Franklin Gast, 81, formerly of Nora Springs, IA, passed away April 30, 2023, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield, IA.

Richard “Dick” Earl Dombrowski, 75, of Esko, MN, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hilltop Healthcare in Duluth, MN as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. Dick graduated in 1966 from Newman Catholic High School in Mason City.

Ruth Jane Muller, age 86, of Hampton, IA, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 29, 2023.

L. Lorraine Reynolds, 93, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa.

In 1983, Dave and wife Deb moved to Algona. Dave worked for many years as the manager for Northwest Federal until retiring due to Multiple Sclerosis.

Ninfa Monteon, 93, of Mason City, died peacefully at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Ryan E. Godderz, 47 of Denver, CO passed away peacefully with his family at his side from ALS at Floyd County Hospital on April 27, 2023.

Donna (Weddle) McCleary, 88, of Charles City, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 28, 2023.

Steve lived his whole life in Emmet County and farming was his passion ever since he could walk. He passed away surrounded by family April 28, 2023 at Estherville Good Samaritan.

Raymond L. Guscette, 76 of Clear Lake died peacefully Friday, April 28, 2023 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester with family at his side.

(Mathilda) Ann Graven, 83, of Greene, Iowa, passed away on April 28, 2023 after suffering complications from a stroke.

Arlene Virginia Carlson Mock, 91, of Mason City, passed away Saturday evening, April 29, 2023.

Carolyn Marie (Diedrich) Byrne, 76, Northwood, died April 16, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Karen McNickle, 82, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 peacefully at her home in Iowa Falls, under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice.

Keith A. Ricklefs, 66, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home in Webster City.

Richard Collins, 75, of Dumont, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Bruce Theodore Dohrmann, 77, of Latimer, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Vada Kay Myli, 82 of Kensett passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, surrounded by family.